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

"National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan" will install 390,000 smart meters by 2026

The project aims to increase the transparency of electricity accounting, minimize technical and commercial losses, improve the quality of electricity supply, and promote the development of digital infrastructure in the industry.

"I agreed immediately." Janar Akayev talked about how his meeting with Sadyr Japarov went.

Janar Akaev, the new mayor of Osh, shared details of his conversation with President Sadyr Japarov with journalists. He noted that just recently, the country's leadership expressed their trust in him by offering him the position to head the municipality.

The Jogorku Kenesh adopted a bill to increase fees for alternative service

Today, February 19, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies reviewed and approved a bill concerning the increase in fees for alternative service, which was adopted in the third reading. According to the information from the cabinet of ministers, the purpose of this bill is to improve the existing legislation in the field of military service and military duty. It aims to align the amounts paid by citizens for alternative service, eliminate corruption risks in the application of the

The dollar and the ruble have appreciated. Currency exchange rates in commercial banks on February 19.

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for February 19: Currently, the exchange rate of the dollar is 87.45 soms, while the euro continues to lose value, and the ruble shows growth.

Border guards of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan met at the junction of the three states

An important event took place at the "Friendship" stele At the junction of the borders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, a meeting of border guards was held. This was reported by the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Uzbekistan Open Championship: "Uchur" has determined its opponent in the semifinals

The draw for the semifinals of the Open Championship of Uzbekistan in hockey has taken place. In the tournament, which featured 5 teams from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the four strongest teams that advanced to the semifinal stage have been determined.

A minor patient at the NCODIM had her leg amputated: the doctor is suspected of negligence

An employee of a medical institution is suspected of negligence In Bishkek, police officers detained a doctor from the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) on suspicion of negligence that led to serious consequences. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that on August 28, 2025, Z.S. filed a complaint with law enforcement regarding a possible medical error that occurred in this medical institution. According to the

The State National Security Committee has identified cases of radicalization of teenagers through the internet.

According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), in the past six months, there have been registered cases of radicalization among teenagers occurring through the internet. Some minors were detained at the stage of preparing terrorist acts, studying instructions for creating explosive devices, while others were already in the process of manufacturing them. These incidents pose a serious threat to both public stability and national security. It is noted that the

"Most of the BCHK remain earthen, leading to high water losses," - Bakyt Torobaev

- As part of the "Agrodialog" forum, which is taking place from February 18 to 21, Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Industry, presented plans for the phased concrete lining of the Large Chui Canals. This will help reduce water losses and lower production costs for agricultural products. He noted that prices for agricultural goods on the global market fluctuate significantly. For example, the price of beans has dropped from $1600 to $900, which may result

Seizure of Counterfeit Cigarettes Transport in the Issyk-Ata District

During a tax inspection conducted by the State Tax Service employees in the village of Birlik, cigarettes without excise stamps were discovered. This was reported by the press service of the agency.

Adina Samybek kyzy won the Grand Prix in para-athletics

The national team of Kyrgyzstan in para-athletics has achieved a significant milestone: Adina Samybek kyzy won a gold medal in the discus throw at the world Grand Prix.

The company "SK Everest Group" fined for construction in Bishkek without permits

The company OsOO "SK Everest Group" was issued a report following an inspection. It states that the organization must provide the necessary documents to rectify the identified violations. In addition, a fine of 200,000 soms was imposed on it. Currently, the construction company has not submitted an approved project and a positive conclusion from the state examination to the Bishkek City Department of State Architectural and Construction Control.

Klebo became a ten-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing

At the Winter Games in Italy, the Norwegian team, consisting of Johannes Klæbo and Einar Hædegar, won the team sprint. Thus, Klæbo set a new record, becoming a ten-time Olympic champion.

Tax officials intercepted the transportation of counterfeit cigarettes in the Issyk-Ata district.

During the raid on the vehicle that was detained, there were 21,900 packs of cigarettes without excise stamps. Relevant reports have been drawn up regarding this fact, and procedural decisions will be made in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Naryn Region, the positions of directors of 9 schools and 43 preschool institutions are vacant

In the Naryn region, a recent collegial meeting addressed the outcomes of 2025 and key issues in the education sector. In particular, it was highlighted that many schools are unable to find directors for their vacancies. During the discussion on the situation with unfilled positions in education, the participants reported that out of 151 kindergartens in the region, 43 institutions do not have leaders. This problem is largely due to social factors. Currently, the average salary of a

At the meeting on debureaucratization, ministers received remarks.

[img]""[/img] The Prime Minister emphasized the need to improve the efficiency of work The eighth meeting of the commission dedicated to debureaucratization was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. As a result of the meeting, several ministers received verbal warnings for delays in fulfilling their tasks.

60 million dollars will be wasted in Kyrgyzstan

The funds are aimed at improving the state of atmospheric air in the country. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has announced the allocation of 60 million dollars to Kyrgyzstan for improving air quality.

Cement Imports in Kyrgyzstan Exceeded 1 Million Tons in 2025

According to data from the National Statistics Committee, in 2025, the volume of cement imports in Kyrgyzstan increased by 2.2 times compared to 2024. A total of 1.2 million tons of cement were imported, with the majority of supplies coming from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 19

The data has been collected from the websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the information provided, it is recommended to contact the respective banks. Please note that the information is current as of the time of publication. The exchange rate is indicated for cash transactions and may change throughout the day.

In Chui Region, a suspect in the theft of 425,000 soms has been detained

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained a person suspected of stealing a significant amount of money. This became known from a statement by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs.