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Economy

The introduction of new irrigated lands increased 22 times — to 4,455 hectares, - Ministry of Agriculture

- In 2025, 4,455 hectares of new irrigated land were put into operation, which is a significant achievement. The Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Erlis Akunbekov, reported this at a national meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, this figure represents a 22-fold increase compared to 2024. Akunbekov also added that the area used for drip and sprinkler irrigation has increased to 3,338

27.02.2026, 14:20
Sadyr Japarov: No branch of power was created for political games, pressure, or imposing one's own opinion.
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Sadyr Japarov: No branch of power was created for political games, pressure, or imposing one's own opinion.

The meeting discussed key achievements and plans, as well as summarized the work done over the five years since the president's appointment. Japarov noted that the results show positive dynamics in all key areas of development, confirming the effectiveness of the chosen course. “Dear participants of the meeting, as you know, on January 28, we celebrated the five-year anniversary of my taking office. This period has been filled with both achievements and serious challenges,” he added.

27.02.2026, 14:19
Politics

Zhapаров - to the heads of state bodies: We do not have the right to make mistakes

At the republican meeting held on February 27, President Japarov emphasized that the key task of every government body and its leadership is to serve society honestly. He noted: "None of the branches of power are intended for political games or pressure. Engaging in such games only leads to chaos and conflicts, undermining the trust of the people. In the past, political ambitions often interfered with the normal functioning of government bodies, hindering development and destroying

27.02.2026, 14:16
Eurobonds worth $700 million and USD KG: Kyrgyzstan Successfully Implemented New Financial Instruments
Economy

Eurobonds worth $700 million and USD KG: Kyrgyzstan Successfully Implemented New Financial Instruments

In 2025, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan successfully implemented new financial instruments, as announced at the national meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." The event was held under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov, and the information was presented by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. As Kasymaliev reported, for the first time in the country's history, eurobonds worth 700 million US dollars were issued to finance strategically important projects. “The first issuance of the

27.02.2026, 14:16
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"When I came to power, the technical condition of energy facilities was severe," - Sadyr Japarov

The construction of the Kambarata HPP-1, with a capacity of 1860 MW, has become one of the most significant projects in the country's energy sector. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov during a republican meeting held on February 27, 2026. According to the head of state, the launch of this hydroelectric power station will open up opportunities for Kyrgyzstan to export electricity.

27.02.2026, 14:08
Society

Ulcer, Allergy. Doctor on the Dangerous Consequences of Harmful Foods for Schoolchildren

The leading sanitary doctor of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, Maria Kushubakova, shared important information about the negative consequences of improper nutrition among schoolchildren on "Birinchi Radio." She emphasized that such habits can have serious health implications in the future. According to sanitary and epidemiological standards, there is a list of products prohibited for sale in school cafeterias. This includes

27.02.2026, 14:05
Politics

A convict sentenced under the article on calls for mass riots will be released for his mother's funeral.

The 41-year-old Ernist Zheentaev, convicted for inciting mass riots, will be released to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away on February 27. This information was confirmed by the State Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency's statement, permission for temporary release was granted by the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic following a request from Zheentaev's relatives.

27.02.2026, 14:03
Incidents

"Lawyers are not receiving information on the case, - Deputy on the case of the former mayor of Tokmok"

On February 26, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised an important issue regarding a criminal case related to the former mayor of Tokmok, with damages amounting to about 1 billion soms. She mentioned that the mother of the accused had approached her, expressing concern about the progress of the investigation. According to the deputy, although investigative actions are indeed being carried out, the lawyers are not receiving any information regarding the case.

27.02.2026, 14:02
Ecology

In most of the country, rain and snow — weather forecast for February 28

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 28. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected during the night over a significant part of the territory of Chui and Osh regions, as well as in places in Talas, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. At the same time, no precipitation is forecasted for Batken region.

27.02.2026, 13:59
Incidents

Police officers found and returned a briefcase to a Bishkek resident, which contained 1 million soms.

On February 26, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported that police officers returned a lost briefcase to a resident of the capital, which contained a significant amount of money. The incident occurred on February 14, when the assistant duty officer of the SOB GOM-1, Bolotbek uulu Elaman, and inspector Toktosun uulu Erkebek, who holds the rank of lieutenant colonel, were patrolling the streets. At the intersection of Moscow and Fuchik, they noticed a black

27.02.2026, 13:57
Politics

Orozbek Sydykov has left the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic

At the moment, Sydykov is leaving the position of Deputy Minister of Justice, as reported by the agency and confirmed by sources from Kaktus.media. Soon, his place will be taken by Aibek Aydarov, who previously worked in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Sydykov took his position in 2021. He was born on May 7, 1987, in the Osh region and completed his studies at the Osh State Law Institute in 2012.

27.02.2026, 13:56
Economy

How much did KR earn from "Kumtor" after the company returned to state ownership?

President Sadyr Japarov announced the results of "Kumtor" after its return to state ownership. At a national meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," he reported that from 2021 to 2025, the total income from "Kumtor" will exceed 440 billion soms. More than 100 billion soms have been received in the country's budget in the form of taxes and other mandatory payments. Additionally, over the past four years, the state has received dividends amounting to more

27.02.2026, 13:53
Nikol Pashinyan apologized to his civil wife after announcing their separation
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Nikol Pashinyan apologized to his civil wife after announcing their separation

Nikol Pashinyan stated: “I respect Anna's decision. For 30 years she has been with me in difficult times, being my stronghold and support. I cannot be sure that I was as reliable for her. Perhaps I added bitterness to her life, for which I sincerely apologize,” he wrote on his Telegram channel. Anna Akopyan announced the end of their civil marriage on February 17. She did not specify the reasons for the breakup and did not provide additional details.

27.02.2026, 13:52
In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to train specialists in the field of AI and blockchain technologies
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to train specialists in the field of AI and blockchain technologies

Recently, a meeting of the working group took place at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, dedicated to issues of improving financial and digital literacy among the population, as well as training personnel in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies. The meeting brought together participants from various fields: members of the working group, representatives of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and

27.02.2026, 13:47
Politics

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council Meeting in March

For the first time in history, the First Lady of the United States will chair a meeting of the UN Security Council scheduled for March 2. This was reported by the Associated Press. In March of this year, the United States will assume the presidency of the Security Council, and discussions on issues related to education, technology, as well as peace and security are planned for the upcoming meeting. Typically, such events are conducted under the leadership of the country's ambassador or a

27.02.2026, 13:47
Incidents

In Bishkek, suspects in a 12 million som fraud case have been detained

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of suspects in a fraud case on February 27. According to the information, on February 20, a 71-year-old pensioner approached the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that he received a call from individuals who introduced themselves as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), who deceitfully convinced him to transfer 12 million soms.

27.02.2026, 13:47
Sports

Uran Juzup Uulu Will Work with the European Team

The former coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling, Uran Juzup uulu, will now be working in Europe. The specialist from Kyrgyzstan has become part of the coaching staff of the Polish national team.

27.02.2026, 13:46
Incidents

In Bishkek, police discovered teenagers having a drunken feast at "Antikino"

On February 26, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported on the preventive operation "Teenager-Night," organized by the juvenile affairs inspectors of the Sverdlovsk District Police. During the raid at the establishment "Antikino," minors were found who were having a party, as well as consuming hookahs and vapes.

27.02.2026, 13:44
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a 5.1 million som fraud case has been detained

On February 27, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The incident occurred on February 22, when one of the residents of Bishkek approached the police. She reported that she had handed over gold items worth a total of 5,154,600 soms for sale, but became a victim of deception.

27.02.2026, 13:43
Economy

The rise in gold prices ensured good budget revenues in 2025, - Kasymaliyev

- A republican meeting with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov is taking place in Bishkek on February 27. At the meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister and head of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, a report was presented on the results of work in the economic and financial sectors for the year 2025.

27.02.2026, 13:37
Society

The film about the melting glaciers of Ala-Too was presented in Bishkek

On February 26, a screening of the documentary film "Ala-Too: In Pursuit of Disappearing Glaciers" took place at the American University of Central Asia. The film is a collaborative effort by journalists from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, with the project idea belonging to Munara Borombaeva from Bishkek and Madina Ashilova from Almaty. The direction was also done by them, while editing was handled by Anarkhan Altymyshova from Kyrgyzstan and Kalimash Begalieva from Kazakhstan.

27.02.2026, 13:35
Ecology

At the Ministry of Natural Resources, the improvement of the beneficial ownership portal was discussed.

A two-day seminar focused on the assessment of the beneficial ownership portal was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the information from the ministry's press service, seminar participants examined how well the portal meets the requirements of the 2023 EITI Standard, as well as discussed its functionality, the quality of the data presented, and the technical aspects of its development and further improvement.

27.02.2026, 13:35
Mayor of Kant Ulan Mailibashev Resigns
Politics

Mayor of Kant Ulan Mailibashev Resigns

Ulan Mailibashev, the mayor of Kant, has decided to resign, which has been confirmed by representatives of the local administration. Photo from the internet The city hall reported that the resignation was submitted at his own request. After all necessary procedures are completed, an acting mayor will be appointed. Ulan Mailibashev became the mayor of the city of Kant on June 10, 2021, when he was elected by the deputies of the city council. He was reappointed to this position on April 2, 2024,

27.02.2026, 13:34
Economy

In 2025, 562 irrigation canals and over 600 hydraulic structures were repaired in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Agriculture

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and the Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, reported significant achievements in the field of water supply at a republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, in 2025, mechanical cleaning and repairs were carried out on 562 inter-farm and intra-farm canals. Additionally, as part of improving the hydraulic infrastructure, 608 structures, 174 water

27.02.2026, 13:33
Sanctions Introduced for Unscrupulous Exporters in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Sanctions Introduced for Unscrupulous Exporters in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, an active information campaign has begun aimed at preventing violations of phytosanitary norms during the export of goods. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is holding meetings with participants in foreign economic activity (FEA) in various territorial departments of the Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine Department.

27.02.2026, 13:17
Incidents

The case of Imamidin Tashov has been returned to the first instance due to procedural violations, - Bishkek City Court

On February 26, the Bishkek City Court decided to return the criminal case related to the head of the construction company "KG Group," Imamidin Tashov, back to the Pervomaisky District Court. According to the court's press service, the decision was made after Tashov's request was granted, allowing the case to be sent to the district court for proper processing.

27.02.2026, 13:17
Incidents

Border guards of Batken detained a resident of the republic while attempting to smuggle 10 calves to a neighboring country.

On February 26, employees of the Batken Border Detachment stopped the illegal transportation of livestock across the border. According to the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, a citizen born in 1988 was detained in the village of Ak-Tatyr. In his Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle, there were 10 calves that he was attempting to move to a neighboring country, bypassing official checkpoints.

27.02.2026, 13:16
Society

Requirements for school uniforms in Kyrgyzstan are requested to be softened. Position of the Ministry of Education.

On the air of "Birinchi Radio," the head of the Department of Education and Extracurricular Activities of the Ministry of Education, Altynbek Erkimbekov, discussed how school uniforms should look in Kyrgyzstan. Recall that Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed to relax the requirements for school uniforms, pointing out that in most educational institutions, the focus is on appearance rather than the content of education. He urged the Ministry of Education and the Cabinet of Ministers to

27.02.2026, 13:14
Economy

"In 5 years, irrigation has been modernized in Kyrgyzstan and new water accounting systems have been implemented," - Sadyr Japarov

- The importance of water resources for agriculture cannot be overstated, which is why their modernization has become a priority for the authorities. This was stated by President Sadyr Japarov during a national meeting on February 27, 2026. According to the president, over the past five years, new pumping stations, canals, and hydraulic structures have been built in Kyrgyzstan. A large-scale reconstruction of existing facilities has also been carried out. In addition, modern systems for

27.02.2026, 13:13
Incidents

In Sokuluk, a foreigner was detained while driving a tinted foreign car without documents.

In the Sokuluk area, a foreigner was detained while driving a car with illegally tinted windows and without the necessary documents. This information was provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. The incident occurred on February 25, 2026, when traffic police officers from the Sokuluk District Police Department were patrolling the Bishkek—Osh highway. At 08:30, at the intersection of Frunze and Lenin Streets in

27.02.2026, 13:13
Society

OpenAI has blocked ChatGPT accounts associated with the Telegram channel "Rybar"

The developer of ChatGPT, the American company OpenAI, has published a report highlighting cases of artificial intelligence abuse. The document states that a network of accounts associated with the Russian military Telegram channel "Rybar" has been blocked. According to information from OpenAI, the group used ChatGPT to create content that was then published on social media. These materials were prepared in Russian, English, and Spanish. Some of them were posted on accounts associated

27.02.2026, 13:12
Talant Mamytov: The appeal "75" has reached the relevant committee
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Talant Mamytov: The appeal "75" has reached the relevant committee

"What the outcome would be is unknown" An appeal signed by 75 people requesting early presidential elections has been submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by Talant Mamytov, who heads the parliamentary group "Yntymak-Mekenchil". According to Mamytov, this appeal is currently under discussion in the relevant committee. "The result of the review is not yet known. After it is received, the speaker and the committee chairman sent the document for

27.02.2026, 13:11
Economy

"1.7 billion soms allocated for irrigation development in 2025, - Ministry of Agriculture"

As part of the budget for 2025, 1.7 billion soms has been allocated for the development of the irrigation system. This was announced on February 27 at a republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo." The information was presented by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov. According to him, design work is currently underway on 41 facilities, while construction is ongoing at 33 facilities.

27.02.2026, 13:09
New solar panels will also generate energy from falling raindrops
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New solar panels will also generate energy from falling raindrops

Spanish scientists from the Institute of Materials Science in Seville have developed a film that is less than 100 nanometers thick (for comparison: the diameter of a human hair is about 80,000 nm). This film performs two important functions: it protects the chemical structure of the perovskite cell and simultaneously increases light absorption, while also serving as a triboelectric surface that converts the kinetic energy of raindrops into electricity. During experiments, it was found that a

27.02.2026, 13:07
Incidents

"Nutrition is not provided to those held in detention centers, - deputy"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised the issue of insufficient food for detainees in pre-trial detention centers. In her speech, she addressed the First Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) Nurlan Sarchayev with a question about allocating funds to ensure food for prisoners.

27.02.2026, 13:05
Incidents

"Do Not Encroach on the Fate of Minors — the Future of the State." The Prosecutor's Office Reminded About the Importance of Preventing Crimes Against Children

The senior assistant prosecutor of the Oktyabrsky District Prosecutor's Office in Bishkek, Kunduz Akunova, emphasized that the prevention of crimes against youth is a key aspect of ensuring public safety. According to her, protecting children's rights and their health, as well as their moral development, are the main tasks of both the state and society. Akunova noted the need for explanatory work aimed at preventing crimes against adolescents, as well as strengthening preventive

27.02.2026, 13:04