In one of the schools in Bishkek, a 10th-grade student and a 69-year-old teacher got into a fight.

In Bishkek, at educational institution No. 83, an incident occurred between a 10th-grade student and his 69-year-old teacher. This fact was confirmed by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to law enforcement agencies, a report about the conflict was received on February 16 at around 11:30 AM. Police arrived at the scene and found that the conflict occurred between K.B., a teacher born in 1957, and student M.K., born in 2010.

Tenth Grader and Elderly Teacher Fought During a School Lesson in Bishkek

Both participants in the conflict were hospitalized The incident occurred in Bishkek, where a tenth grader and an elderly teacher got into a fight during a lesson. The First May District Department of Internal Affairs reported the incident.

The GKNB opposed the establishment of a commission to review criminal cases

On February 19, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on the increasing proposals to create an interdepartmental commission to review criminal cases conducted by their service over the past five years. In response to these initiatives, the GKNB emphasized that there is a legally established procedure according to which state power must rely on the principles of separation of functions and powers of various state bodies, as provided by the Constitution.

Dastan Jumabekov and Talant Mamytov headed the parliamentary groups

The previous leaders left their positions voluntarily. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, it was announced that Nurlanbek Azygaliev, who headed the "Ata-Jurt" group, and Kunduzbek Sulaymanov, who led "Mekenchil," decided to resign of their own accord.

The Parliament approved the implementation of the "Unified Health" program

At the last meeting, members of parliament gave the green light for the implementation of a project related to the ratification of an agreement on financing and a grant agreement for the "Phase 1" project under the "One Health" program for the Kyrgyz Republic. This agreement was signed on July 11, 2025, in Bishkek between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development Association/International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. First Deputy Minister of Water

NESC will install 390,000 smart meters this year

- OJSC "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" plans to install 390,000 smart meters for the population across the country by 2026, as reported by the company's press service. This project is being implemented with the support of the World Bank and aims to modernize the energy sector of the republic.

Tax officials intercepted a large batch of smuggled cigarettes

During a raid conducted by the State Tax Service employees in the village of Birdik, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, a large batch of cigarettes without excise stamps was discovered. The press service of the STS reported this incident. During the inspection, the inspectors noticed the overload of tobacco products from a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van into another vehicle.

Parliament approved the exchange of prisoners between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies voted in the third reading for the draft law "On the Ratification of the Extradition Treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia." This document was signed on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. The proposed agreement includes legal mechanisms for the extradition of individuals wanted for criminal prosecution or the enforcement of court decisions. After ratification, this agreement will officially initiate the process of extraditing and

Who became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in 2026? List

In Bishkek, at the Koghomkul Sports Palace, the 2026 Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship took place. According to information provided by the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the competitions, competing for medals.

Tax officials seized a large batch of counterfeit cigarettes

The operation took place in the village of Birik Employees of the tax service in the Issyk-Ata district, specifically in the village of Birik, thwarted an attempt to illegally transport tobacco products. The press service of the agency reported this incident.

The first freight train departed along the corridor China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan — Tajikistan

According to the press service, the joint-stock company "Uztemiryulcontainer" is one of the founders of the joint venture UTK International Logistics, which initiated the dispatch of this pilot train along a new route connecting China with Central Asia. This project represents the practical implementation of agreements on expanding regional partnerships and improving transport links, reached during the meeting of the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, held in

Young Talents: Schoolboy Kadyrbek Turdumambetov from At-Bashy Takes Second Place at the International Wrestling Tournament in Uzbekistan

A student of the 11th "A" class of the Zhanyly Uulu Abdrakhman school in the village of Ak-Jar, Kadyirbek Turdumambetov, has become the center of attention due to his recent achievements in sports. According to a Turmush correspondent, Kadyirbek won second place at the international wrestling tournament for right and left hands, which took place in Uzbekistan.

Daniyar Amangeldiev: Kyrgyzstan's GDP Approaches 2 Trillion Som

At the round table dedicated to the issues of digitalization of public administration and regional development, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, shared optimistic data about the state of the country's economy. According to him, by the end of 2025, Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product will reach 2 trillion soms, which is almost double the figures of 2022.

Entities of the SEZ "Bishkek" will be relocated to a new territory

On February 19, Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with representatives of ministries, agencies, and entities of the SEZ 'Bishkek'. The agenda included key issues related to the relocation of SEZ entities to a new area. Meeting participants emphasized the need to ensure proper engineering and transport infrastructure, as well as to create conditions that facilitate uninterrupted production and

By evening they promise to open: New railway tracks are being laid at the entrance to the city of Kayindy

In the Panfilov district, the internal railway crossing in Kayindy, located at the entrance to the city, is temporarily closed. This was reported to Turmush correspondent Nurpaiz Naspek uulu, representing the Kayindy post of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu."

The Ministry of Construction fined LLC "SK Everest Group" for violations during the construction of a 16-story building.

- It should be noted that oversight of construction work is carried out by the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control, as indicated by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. During an inspection at the site of the company OsOO "SK Everest Group," it was found that the project had not been adjusted, and work was being carried out without the necessary permits.

Temporary ban on the import of fruit and berry plant seedlings introduced by the government

Starting from March 1, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will introduce a temporary ban for a period of six months on the import of seedlings of fruit and berry plants from countries that are not part of the Eurasian Economic Union. The corresponding decree was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev. The purpose of this document is to protect food security and improve the functioning of the agricultural sector of the country.

Janarbek Akayev appointed as the mayor of the city of Osh

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, issued a decree appointing Zhanarbek Akayev as the mayor of Osh. A decree was previously signed relieving Zhenishbek Toktorbaev of his duties as the mayor of the city of Osh.

GKNB: The Creation of a Commission to Review Criminal Cases Contradicts the Constitution

The committee emphasized the importance of the role of judges and the prosecutor's office In response to the initiative of former deputy Iskhak Masaliev to review criminal cases, the GKNB reminded that only courts have the right to review and annul sentences. The prosecutor's office, in turn, is responsible for examining and overturning procedural decisions made by investigators.

In Bishkek, a suspect in fraud of 1.2 million soms has been detained

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the October district of the capital detained a woman suspected of fraudulent activities. This was reported by the press service of the law enforcement agencies.

The Head of the Cabinet presented the new mayor Janar Akaev to the Osh City Hall.

At a meeting of the central office of the city administration of Osh, the new mayor Janar Akayev was introduced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev. As reported by the press service of the Cabinet on February 19, Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of the city administration for the socio-economic progress of the city, the improvement of the quality of municipal services, and the creation of comfortable living conditions

In Bishkek, a 69-year-old teacher and a high school student got into a fight at school

On February 19, the press service of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs reported on an incident that occurred at one of the schools in Bishkek. As a result of a conflict that took place on February 16 at around 11:30, a scuffle broke out between a teacher and a high school student. A forensic investigative group was dispatched to the scene, which identified the participants in the fight: 69-year-old K.B., born in 1957, and 13-year-old M.K., born in 2010.

Aibek Tashmatov, nicknamed Kuchuk, has been arrested. Video

The detention of the director of the sports college, Aybek Tashmatov, also known as Kuchuk, took place at the initiative of the Military Prosecutor's Office. This information was provided to the editorial staff of Kaktus.media by representatives of the law enforcement agencies.

Former Chief Doctor from Germany Becomes King in Niger

Dr. Issifi Djibe, who led a medical institution in Rendsburg for over 20 years, unexpectedly became the emir of Kokoru in Niger, much to the surprise of many. This was reported by the Kazinform agency, citing BILD. After retiring, Djibe lived with his wife in Schleswig-Holstein, not intending to return to his home country, especially in the role of a ruler. However, Niger, located in West Africa, is one of the poorest countries in the world.

Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the new mayor Janar Akayev to the central office of the Osh city administration.

Teacher of Bishkek school reported that he was brutally beaten by a tenth grader. Both are in the hospital.

According to information received from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred during a lesson when a verbal altercation arose between the teacher and the student. The teacher, K. B., born in 1957, was hospitalized with various injuries in the trauma department. For unknown reasons, the parents of the student, M. K., born in 2010, also took him to Children's Hospital No. 3 in Bishkek after the incident. As reported by the Pervomaisky District Police Department, at 11:30 on February

Janar Akayev appointed as the mayor of Osh

The president's decree on the new mayor has been signed Zhanar Akayev will now head the city of Osh, as President Sadyr Japarov approved his appointment. This decision is based on Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Article 47 of the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies," as reported by the press service of the head of state.

Admission to universities in Kyrgyzstan. Threshold scores will not be raised this year.

At the press conference held today, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Durus Kozoev announced that the threshold scores for admission to higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan will remain at last year's level. According to the established norms, the threshold scores were determined in 2025 as follows:

EU Ambassador: Brussels is expecting a visit from the President of Turkmenistan

The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhamedov, is a welcome guest in Brussels, and both sides are awaiting the coordination of the date for his visit. This was stated by the European Union Ambassador in Ashgabat, Beata Pexa, at a briefing held on February 17 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. According to her, the EU has already decided to hold high-level meetings, including negotiations with the Presidents of the European Commission, the European Council, the European

New Leaders Elected in the Deputy Groups "Ata-Jurt" and "Mekenchil"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 19, the resignation of the leaders of the parliamentary groups "Ata-Zhurt" and "Mekenchil" was announced at their own request. Thus, deputy Dastanbek Jumabekov was appointed the new leader of the "Ata-Zhurt" group, replacing Nurlanbek Azygaliyev.

The Mayor of Osh, Akaev, spoke about the details of the conversation with the president

Janar Akayev, the newly appointed mayor of Osh, announced his intention to continue the implementation of significant initiatives started by his predecessor. In a comment on February 19, 2026, he spoke about how he began his duties. "We will be open to the public, journalists, and bloggers. Our work will be transparent and accessible to everyone. When I was offered this position, I immediately agreed, as Osh is the city where I spent my student years. I am aware of the responsibility that

The leaders of the deputy groups "Ata-Zhurt" and "Mekenchil" have changed.

Changes have occurred in the composition of the deputy groups in the Jogorku Kenesh. The leader of the "Ata-Jurt" group, Nurlanbek Azygaliev, has decided to resign from his position, and the new leader is Dastanbek Jumabekov.

In the village of Ananyevo, wild ducks weathered the storm alongside domestic ones.

During severe bad weather in the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Ananyevo, wild ducks find refuge among domesticated ones. A hunter and naturalist, Yuri Gorbenko, passing through this village, noticed how wild mallards settled next to domestic ducks on the river that flows through the village.

GKNB: Teenagers in Kyrgyzstan Prepared Terrorist Attacks

Address to parents: be careful, minors may become victims of online recruitment In Kyrgyzstan, parents are strongly advised to be vigilant: radical groups are using the internet to recruit teenagers. In the last six months, law enforcement agencies have recorded instances where minors were preparing terrorist acts, as reported in a press release from the GKNB.

Former mayor of Osh commented on the appointment of Janar Akayev

Republic-wide testing. The state language test will become more expensive

At the press conference held today, Chynara Batrakeeva, the director of the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods (CAELM), announced an increase in the fees for testing in the state language, which is conducted as part of the National Testing. According to Batrakeeva, over the past three years, the cost of the main test and subject tests was 470 soms, while the test in the state language cost 200 soms.

Content creators may lose up to a quarter of their income by 2028 due to AI

UNESCO has published a new global report that analyzes the rapid development of the cultural sector under the influence of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, new trade flows, and increasing threats to creative freedom. The study, covering data from over 120 countries, emphasizes that without updating cultural policy, inequality among content creators will continue to grow.

Radicalization of Adolescents on the Internet: What Parents Need to Pay Attention To

In its recent statement, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) pointed to the increasing threat of radicalization of teenagers through the internet, which poses a serious danger both to youth and to society as a whole. In particular, the agency notes that the internet has become an integral part of modern teenagers' lives, providing them with vast opportunities for communication and learning. However, there are groups and individuals who use social networks and various web

From Chats to Explosives: Teenagers Prepared a Terrorist Attack in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, there have been recent cases where teenagers have become victims of extremist and terrorist ideas spread through the internet and messaging apps. This information was provided by the press center of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the agency, the radicalization of youth occurs gradually as a result of the influence of online communications. Under the influence of manipulation, false promises, and psychological pressure, teenagers can be led to adopt

In the center of Bishkek, a bus and a Hyundai Sonata collided

Today, February 19, at around 10:30, a collision occurred at the intersection of Kyivskaya and Togolok Moldо between a bus and a Hyundai Sonata. This was reported by eyewitnesses in a conversation with Kaktus.media. Currently, representatives of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate have not arrived at the scene of the incident. Information about any injuries is still unavailable.

Former mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, addressed his successor Janar Akayev. Video

Zhenishbek Toktorbaev held the position of mayor of Osh for 1 year and 2 months. Turmush reported that on February 19, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, introduced the new mayor of the city of Osh — Janarbek Akayev.

In Chuy Region, nearly 22 thousand packs of counterfeit cigarettes were seized

In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, an attempt to transport a significant batch of cigarettes without excise stamps was stopped. This was reported by the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, during a raid in the village of Birdik, GNS employees discovered a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle that was transferring tobacco products to another vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that the minibus contained 21,900 packs of cigarettes of the

Skeleton athlete Vladislav Geraskevich received 200 thousand for the "memory helmet"

After Vladislav Geraskevich was suspended from participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics, he received over $200,000 in financial support. This funding was provided by businessman Rinat Akhmetov through his charitable foundation and will be used for the athlete's further sports career as well as for his public activities.

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the Erasmus+ program with a delegation from the European Parliament.

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, attended by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and the First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulnur Mamyrova. They discussed issues related to the Erasmus+ program with a delegation from the European Parliament led by Giuseppina Princi. During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the opportunities for cooperation in the field of science and education, as well as on the next steps for the

Naryn Region Ranked in Top 3 for ORT: Growth to 69.4%

Last year, 3,893 students graduated from schools in the Naryn region, reports Turmush correspondent. According to collected data, in 2025, out of 3,893 graduates from the region, 3,292 participated in the Unified Republican Testing (ORT).

A new school designed for 225 students has opened in the village of Shaty.

In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Shaty, the long-awaited opening of the new building of school No. 8, named after D. Moldogaziev, took place. This educational institution can accommodate 225 students and replaces the old building that was constructed in 1965.

Alaibek Sarybashov may replace Janar Akaev as a deputy in the ЖК.

After Janar Akayev left the parliament, his seat in the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 8 may be taken by Talaybek Sarybashov, who received nearly 9,000 votes (6.18 percent) during the elections. Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh

Deputies raised a number of issues in the field of fishing

At a recent parliamentary meeting, the draft law "On the Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Marrakech Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies)," which was adopted at the 12th session of the WTO Ministerial Conference on June 17, 2022, in Geneva, was discussed. During this discussion, the deputies noted numerous issues related to the fishing sector. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev emphasized the need to reduce the cost of fishing licenses and