Three suspects detained for drug trafficking Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stopped the activities of an organized crime group in Osh, which was engaged in the sale of Afghan-produced drugs in large volumes. This information was obtained from an official source.
, Marat ABDYKALYKOV According to information from the Pajhwok Afghan News agency, more than 500 musical instruments and related items were destroyed in the central province of Parwan. This was reported by the department responsible for promoting virtue and preventing vice.
The appointment of Janar Akayev as the mayor of Osh came as a surprise to observers of the political situation in Kyrgyzstan. Akayev has a reputation as a political figure, but lacks experience in managing urban affairs, which is a multi-layered and complex system. Nevertheless, he possesses the necessary skills of flexibility, and he will likely have enough time to adapt to his new responsibilities. Photo of the Osh City Hall. Janar Akayev begins his duties as mayor of Osh
Journalists Kaktus.media received a video from readers, allegedly filmed at school No. 83 in Bishkek. According to the information, there was no fight between the student and the teacher, and the teacher is being accused without grounds. The video shows a man being pushed, and he falls onto the concrete floor. Soon, students surround him, one of whom is holding the person who pushed the teacher.
In the Talas Interdistrict Department of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, the "Youth Internship" program has been launched, aimed at the employment of young people. This was announced by representatives of the department. According to the department's information, this program began operating on November 13, 2024. This initiative is being implemented in accordance with the KR Law "On Youth," the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR dated September 11,
There has been a change in the leadership at the Osh mayor's office: the new first deputy mayor is Shumkarbek Paiziev. This appointment was approved by Janarbek Akayev, who recently took office as the mayor of the city. Photo of the Osh mayor's office Paiziev previously headed the capital construction department, where he managed significant infrastructure projects since the end of 2022. There has also been a change in the position of head of the apparatus: Masuda Aydarbekova, who
According to the information presented at the meeting of the road council, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Ulan Beyshenbaev, reported that new buses will start accepting passengers within the next two months. Currently, the buses are undergoing the necessary preparation stages, including customs procedures. "After receiving the license plates through 'Unaa', we will be able to put them into service," he specified.
Scientists from Australia made an unexpected discovery by finding a shark in the waters of Antarctica. The recording was made using a camera mounted on a research device off the coast of the South Shetland Islands at a depth of 490 meters, as reported by the Associated Press. Photo by Associated Press
According to the Airport Technology portal, Samarkand International Airport has become the fastest-growing airport in Europe and Central Asia. This information is based on official data from the Airports Council International (ACI).
The Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic has successfully completed the transition to a new automated system and updated numerous procedures related to pension appointments. In addition, preferential rates for insurance contributions have been introduced for certain categories of workers, as indicated in last year's report. Since 2025, the Fund has implemented a new automated information system (AIS) designed for pensioners receiving payments through banks. The "Tunduk" platform is
34-year-old Kenesh Temirov, originally from the Nookat district of the Osh region, is now taking his first steps in charity work in America. When he was just seven years old, his family moved to Naryn, where his parents began trading. In Naryn, he graduated from Chkalov School, where his two sons currently study. After finishing high school, he enrolled in the law department of the college at the Kyrgyz National University.
Today, February 19, an official ceremony took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where deputy Talaybek Sarybashov took his oath. Sarybashov took the place of deputy Janar Akayev, who was appointed mayor of the city of Osh.
The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has decided to place Nurgazy Anarkulov in custody, who previously held the position of head of the information policy department of the presidential administration. He will remain in pre-trial detention until April 10, 2026. Photo from the internet. Nurgazy Anarkulov
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan in January 2026 amounted to 125.7 billion soms, which is 9% more than in January 2025. What were the main factors contributing to this growth? Increase in PricesIn January of this year, there was an increase in prices for various goods: food products and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 1%, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products by 0.8%, and non-food items by 0.5%. Tariffs for services to the population increased by 0.7%.
Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, outlined the key directions of state policy in the field of culture and youth policy. This took place at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. He emphasized that culture plays a crucial role in shaping national identity and contributes to social consolidation.
In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashinsky district, girls have their hair braided into plaits from an early age and have "besh kökül" done — a traditional hairstyle consisting of five braids on the temples, starting around the age of 12. Salkyn Turdumambetova, a local resident, spoke about how the people of this region ascend to the high pastures of Jool Bogoštu and Tuyuk Bogoštu near the village of Taldy-Suu to preserve the ancient Kyrgyz tradition.
A blogger from Russia, Stepan Jaratman, recently shared a video in which he showed an ancient petroglyph at Issyk-Kul, surrounded by trash. In his opinion, this object of cultural and historical heritage should be protected by the state, but it appeared in a very neglected condition.
At the meeting of the Road Council on February 19, the Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Ulanbek Beishenbaev, reported that the implementation of night routes is possible; however, this will require the introduction of a separate fare for them. He also added that buses operate on the routes during the evening. "You can check the routes in the 'My City' app: most buses return to the depot after 11:00 PM, although some do
The illegal products are valued at over 1.1 million soms At the Manas market, employees of the State Tax Service, together with local police representatives, conducted a raid during which a significant batch of tobacco products without excise stamps was discovered. This information was provided by the press service of the STS. As a result of the inspection, 9,695 packs of cigarettes were seized, with a total value of 1,163.4 thousand soms. Additionally, 24 packages of illegal electronic
Nurgazy Anarkulov, representing the interests of Kamchybek Tashiev, has been placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1. This information was confirmed by law enforcement officials for the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Today, February 19, an investigative judge from the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek issued a decision to arrest Anarkulov for a period of two months. He is accused of organizing mass riots.
Passengers will have to make several transfers In Bishkek, a complete overhaul of bus routes is planned as part of the city hall's initiative to 'optimize' public transport. This was announced by Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure.
Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic now have the opportunity to submit applications for the exchange of the common civil passport of the 2020 model through the mobile application "Tunduk". This was reported by the State Institution "Kyzmat". The information states that the process of providing the service is carried out in a standard mode, and the passport production time is 18 working days. Applications can be submitted for several reasons:
On February 18, it became known about the appointment of Janar Akayev as the mayor of Osh. This decision was made by the President of Kyrgyzstan, and he succeeded Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who resigned. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and former mayor Toktorbaev, despite rumors of his possible resignation. Kaktus.media invites us to recall the career of Janar Akayev, who has been involved in politics for over ten years in various government structures.
- In Russia, the validity of certificates issued by three accreditation bodies from Kyrgyzstan has been temporarily suspended since February 9, reports the Federal Accreditation Service of the Russian Federation. This decision will be in effect for one year. The reason cited was the regular issuance (more than three cases per year) of certificates with significant violations.
Nephrologist Nasir Beishebaev, who was detained earlier, is now under house arrest. This was reported by his lawyer, Evgenia Krapivina. Today, this decision was made at the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek.
- The Financial Supervision Authority has initiated changes to the list of insured events. A bill with these amendments was submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh at the end of January. On February 23, the parliamentary committee dealing with finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development plans to discuss the proposed changes.
At a meeting held in Moscow, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev discussed cooperation in the field of electric power with the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev. Also present were representatives of PJSC "RusHydro," as well as Alexey Shirshov, who previously headed JSC "TNK Dastan." According to information posted on February 16 on the website of the Ministry of Energy of Russia, the main focus of the
According to the database of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), 92 organizations from Kyrgyzstan are registered in the Unified Register of Conformity Assessment Bodies of the EAEU. This register was created under the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union (EAEU) and includes organizations authorized to conduct conformity assessment of products sold in the territories of EAEU member states. They are involved in certification, declaration, testing, and inspection control.
The importance of early detection of oncological diseases is emphasized in Kyrgyzstan. This was discussed in the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the "Kabar" agency, by Nurbek Bukuev, the director of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology. He noted that the overall number of patients remains at the same level.
The leadership of the presidential representative office in the Osh region, during a working trip to the Alay district, visited the remote Pamir-Alai rural district. During the visit, a ceremonial event was held for the transfer of new equipment and the opening of a bridge. In the village of Taldy-Suu, the regional leader handed over the keys to four units of special equipment acquired on a leasing basis: a tractor of the brand "Zoomlion RN1104," a wheeled excavator "XCMG
The new appointment was presented to the local staff, the mayor, and the regional representative Zhoomart Toktogulov has become the new head of the GKNB department for the city of Osh and Osh region. This information was received from the presidential administration.
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Bolot Ibragimov was elected to the position of Deputy Speaker, receiving support from 53 deputies. The "Mekentchil-Intymak" group nominated Ibragimov for this position.
At the meeting held on February 19, Karim Handzheza announced his decision to resign from the position of Deputy Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that his decision was due to personal circumstances and expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support.
In the laboratory, researchers isolated various strains of bacteria, sequenced their genomes, and tested their resistance to 28 antibiotics belonging to 10 different classes used to treat bacterial infections in humans. The Psychrobacter SC65A.3 strain, adapted to low temperatures, exhibited resistance to more than 10 modern antibiotics, including rifampicin, vancomycin, ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim, clindamycin, and metronidazole. It contains over 100 genes responsible for resistance and is
Her candidacy was proposed by the parliamentary groups "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" and "Eldik"
The state institution "Kyzmat" has announced the launch of a new digital service that allows citizens of Kyrgyzstan to apply for the exchange of the civil passport of the 2020 model through the mobile application "Tunduk".
Injured schoolchildren were taken to a medical facility An incident involving a mass brawl among schoolchildren occurred in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was reported by representatives of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department.
On February 19, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Polish citizens in Iran to leave the country as soon as possible. His statement came against the backdrop of a potential escalation of conflict in the region, as reported by the Polish television company Polsat. Tusk emphasized that if the situation worsens, the possibility for evacuation may become limited. “I do not intend to scare people, but we all understand what is at stake. A conflict could indeed arise, and within a few dozen
The investigation concerning Andrew is linked to new information in the Epstein case, which spans his tenure as a trade representative for the UK from 2001 to 2011. The police confirmed the detention of a “man in his sixties” on suspicion of misconduct in public office, although his name has not yet been released. According to the BBC, the arrest will allow investigators to conduct searches and seize documents at addresses in Norfolk and Berkshire. Andrew may be held in custody for up to 96
On February 19, Samat Erkinbekov was appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports, which operates under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, as reported by the agency. The head of the department for analysis and development of high-performance sports, Kubanych Ermekov, introduced the new leader to the staff of the directorate.
The compulsory health insurance policy (CHI) in Kyrgyzstan is issued individually for each citizen, as this insurance system is personalized. This became known on February 19 from a statement by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF). In the organization, it was noted that the CHI policy represents an individual insurance status, which is registered for a specific person. Information about each insured individual is included in the general database "CHI Policy," which ensures
During the operation, law enforcement visited the prince's residence located on the Sandringham estate. The 66-year-old Andrew was arrested on suspicion of committing a crime related to his official duties. Earlier, the police reported that they were consulting with the prosecutor's office regarding the possible transfer of U.S. government documents by Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. Currently, law enforcement is examining information for evidence of criminal offenses and the need
53 deputies voted for the election of Bolot Ibragimov During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Bolot Ibragimov was elected as the Deputy Speaker.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, parliamentarians discussed the election of the chairperson of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration. The candidacy of Elvira Surabaldiyeva was proposed by the parliamentary groups "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" and "Eldik" for the position of committee chair.
The construction of the first transport interchange is planned in Bishkek. This was announced by Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, the deputy director of the transport and infrastructure development department of the city hall. The project will be funded from the local budget and will be located at the intersection of Young Guard Boulevard and Leo Tolstoy Street. Janbolotov noted that the project was completed last year and is now included in the title list of road construction for 2026.
The court found the former president guilty of abuse of power and incitement to rebellion. The prosecution insisted on the death penalty for Yoon Suk-yeol, who has been in custody since his arrest and does not admit his guilt. He claims that he acted within his authority, trying to draw attention to the obstruction of government operations by the opposition. The convicted man's lawyer stated that he plans to discuss the possibility of appealing the decision with him, describing the
At a press conference regarding the case of the detained nephrologist of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, Nasira Beishebaeva, Bermet Baryktabasova, the chair of the Independent Medical Union, announced her intention to appeal to the Constitutional Court. She emphasized that the existing regulations deprive doctors of fair protection. According to Baryktabasova, numerous consultations were held at the NCMCH, where the child's condition was discussed with leading
The draft law was presented for public discussion by the president's administration In Kyrgyzstan, the issue of the need to tighten punishments for the rape and murder of women and children has been raised again. The relevant draft law has been put forward for public discussion by the country's presidential administration.