Facts of illegal sale of state property have been revealed The editorial office of the regional newspaper "Batken tany" now belongs to the state again. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB.
A meeting of the commission established under the Cabinet of Ministers took place in Bishkek, where issues of commemorating the outstanding figures of the country were discussed. As a result of reviewing 44 proposals, a decision was made to name several educational institutions after well-known personalities and to install monuments. Photo by the press service of the KR Cabinet. The commission supported 44 initiatives for commemoration
On February 16, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a kidnapping case. The incident occurred on February 13, when a 20-year-old resident of the Chui District filed a complaint with the internal affairs department. According to him, around 4:00 PM, an acquaintance along with several friends forcibly loaded him into a car, after which they took him to the village of Ak-Beshim and beat him.
The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office commented on the situation with the non-working elevator in the 12-story building No. 56, located in the 7th microdistrict. According to the municipal enterprise "Bishkekgorlift," the building was handed over for technical maintenance in 2025 in accordance with resolution No. 197. The building, which has one entrance, is equipped with two elevators.
In the cultural center of the rural district of Karkyra in the Tyup region, an event was held dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent.
- It is important to emphasize the quality of the road materials used and the implementation of stone-mastic asphalt and concrete in the construction of highways, - highlighted former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov in an interview with the radio station. He noted that this technology was first implemented in Kyrgyzstan by specialists from the PII "Kyrgyzdortransproekt." The first section where stone-mastic asphalt was used was laid in 2016. After 10 years, even in harsh
Aidar Abdujalil uulu, who became the top scorer of the Kyrgyzstan futsal championship in 2025, has decided to transition to professional football. At the beginning of the new season, he signed a contract with "Barsa" from Karakol, the current champions of the country in football.
The agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan has demonstrated impressive growth in the development of viticulture. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, by the end of 2025, the total area of vineyards reached 2870 hectares, which is 225 hectares (or 8.5%) more than the previous year. The increase in area has positively affected production volumes: the gross harvest reached 5990.1 tons, and the average yield was 20.5 quintals per hectare.
On February 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a man suspected of attempting to involve a girl in drug use. A resident of the capital contacted the duty unit. He reported that in a house on Matyiev Street, his niece and other girls were using drugs provided by an acquaintance. His niece informed him about her problems, and he called the police to check the situation.
On February 13, the athlete participated in the SUPER 4 WRESTLING tournament held in Bishkek. Before the competition began, he conducted a master class at the Izabekov Wrestling Academy. After the tournament, Aoyagi was an honored guest at the wedding of a member of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Mukhammed Abdulaev. At the wedding, Aoyagi took part in a contest that was part of the "Super Reaction" attraction. The champion easily completed the task and caught all the sticks, which
Employees of the Bishkek police detained B. E., born in 1984, on suspicion of large-scale fraud, as reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. The general director of one of the LLCs, I. Y., contacted law enforcement to investigate the actions of B. E. and his accomplice M. N. According to him, they, posing as sellers of rebar, deceitfully took possession of the goods.
Relatives of one of the girls contacted law enforcement authorities According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a person suspected of encouraging drug use was detained in Bishkek.
On February 16, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud in Bishkek. According to information provided by the victim, on January 22, 2024, he purchased a plot of land measuring 16 acres in the village of Selektsiya for 200 thousand dollars. It later turned out that the seller had no rights to the plot. As a result, the victim and the fraudster agreed on a refund, but he was only returned 57,500 dollars, while the
Recently, a meeting organized by the Veterinary Service took place, where the draft of a new government resolution regarding state support for domestic fish feed producers was discussed. Representatives from the business sector involved in the production, import, and sale of feed, as well as those developing aquaculture, participated in the event.
The jiu-jitsu championship in the capital of Kyrgyzstan has concluded, gathering over 120 participants from various corners of the country, including districts of the capital itself.
Today, the Vice President of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kanatbek Abdykadyrov, faced an unexpected situation at the border. According to sources in law enforcement agencies, he was unable to leave the country due to a travel restriction that had been imposed. Photo from the internet. Kanatbek Abdykadyrov
In Kyrgyzstan, the topic of creating an Investigative Committee (IC) — a single body that will handle investigations — has been raised again. This discussion is taking place against the backdrop of recent personnel changes in the security sector and the resignations of leaders of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), as well as statements about the need for a deep "reset" of the law enforcement system. Although this topic is not new, it has become particularly relevant at
On February 17, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic responded to a request from President Sadyr Japarov regarding the interpretation of several articles of the Constitution concerning the powers of the current president and the procedure for conducting presidential elections. The court noted that the Constitution serves as the foundation of public authority, but allows for reforms while adhering to the principles of legal continuity. The transition to a new constitutional regime
The idea for the law was inspired by the touching story of Bob, a dog who remained by his owner's grave for a long ten years after her death. This was reported by the publication "Around the World". The governor of São Paulo signed a law that recognizes the importance of the emotional bond between owners and their pets. Now, owners can bury their dogs and cats in graves and plots belonging to their families, which is a more humane and accessible solution than the requirement for
“Once again, departmental conflicts, mask shows in front of everyone, humiliation” Cholpon Jakupova, a well-known human rights activist, shared her feelings about the recent detentions of law enforcement officers through social media.
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, citizen B.B. was detained at the "Boone County Jail" in Kentucky, USA.
Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, continues to fulfill his official duties despite rumors of his possible resignation that are actively discussed on social media. This information was confirmed by the press secretary of the mayor's office, Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov, who stated that the mayor is at his workplace and participating in a meeting taking place in the southern capital.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution concerning amendments to the document "On Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Their Analogues and Precursors Subject to Control in the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted on March 26, 2025, under number 152. These amendments are being developed in accordance with the Law "On Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Their Analogues and Precursors," with the aim of improving state control over
Gulnur Zhekshybaevna Mamyrova has taken this position, succeeding Aybek Chotonov. Mamyrova was born on January 18, 1980, in Przhevalsk, now known as Karakol, in the Issyk-Kul region.
Participants and winners will receive gifts and prizes The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in collaboration with the AUCA Innovation College offers students in grades 9-11 from Kyrgyzstan the opportunity to participate in the annual math olympiad.
During a meeting of the board in Osh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, harshly criticized the unfounded inspections conducted against entrepreneurs and instructed the need to stop illegal interference in their activities. This statement was made against the backdrop of discussions about personnel changes in the local administration; however, the head of government emphasized the importance of maintaining economic discipline and protecting the interests
A meeting was held at the Osh City Hall dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city for the year 2025. This was reported by the press secretary of Osh, Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov. According to him, on February 17, a final meeting was held under the chairmanship of Adylbek Kasymaliev, during which the results of the city hall's work for 2025 were presented.
On the highway Osh—Batken—Razakov, near the 128th kilometer, a traffic accident occurred. The accident was recorded today, February 17, at 11:00 in the village of Güldürömö, in the rural area of Iskhak Polotkhan in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region.
Discussion of key issues on the agenda Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held telephone negotiations, as reported by the press service of the Kyrgyz head of state.
At a recent meeting in Osh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, called for an end to discussions regarding the division of the country into north and south. “There should be no division into ‘north-south,’ and such conversations are unacceptable,” he emphasized.
From February 25 to March 1, the international ranking tournament Muhamet Malo will take place in the Albanian capital, Tirana, featuring Akjol Makhmudov, a wrestler from Kyrgyzstan.
Every week, the capital's agro-market buzzes with life at the Turdakun Usubaliev Square, and on weekdays, its participants exchange their trading stalls for a path of kindness. Farmers and entrepreneurs regularly bring fresh products to the "Kolomto" shelter and other social institutions in the city. These visits have long ceased to be just deliveries of goods; they have become a true good tradition that is awaited with smiles. "We ourselves are becoming kinder," they
As of 11:00 on February 16, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 54 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
On February 17, in the Uzgen district, in the village of Zhylandy of the Tört-Köl ayil district, a ceremonial opening of a new school designed for 275 students took place. This information was confirmed by the press service of the president's representative office in the Osh region.
Logan Paul acquired the Pikachu Illustrator card five years ago for $5.275 million, which at that time set a world record. Now he has managed to sell it for $16.492 million, confirming the success of his investment. This information was published by the Russian service of the BBC. The most expensive Pokémon card in history. This card was released in 1998 in a limited quantity — only 39 copies, and was intended for a Pokémon illustration contest.
Monday, February 23, has been declared a working day. It should be noted that February 23, Defender of the Fatherland Day, according to the Labor Code adopted in 2025, is a holiday but not a day off.
Robin van Persie, the head coach of "Heerenveen," announced that the team's newcomer Raheem Sterling is currently unable to participate in the training process at the club's base due to certain regulatory restrictions. In light of this situation, the club had to quickly organize a training camp in Belgium so that the player could maintain his physical condition and train with his teammates until all necessary administrative procedures are completed.
- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev visited construction sites, including the Osh–Kara-Suu highway and a new greenhouse of the municipal enterprise "Utility and Greening Combine." The Cabinet's press service reported this. Kasymaliev inspected the construction process of the Osh–Kara-Suu highway.
The Turkish Eastern Express offers an exciting winter railway journey from Ankara to Kars, combining picturesque views, comfort, and principles of sustainable tourism. This route, lasting about 24 hours, has become a vivid symbol of the growing interest in railway travel worldwide. The train departs three times a week, operating in both directions. The most popular route is from Ankara to Kars, passing through cities such as Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum, with stops for
On February 15, the Public Charitable Foundation Help the Children - SKD held an event titled "Your Contribution Changes Lives!" at the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). This event was dedicated to World Childhood Cancer Day. According to the foundation, on this day, support for young patients was provided amounting to 740,000 soms:
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who held the position of chairman and CEO of DP World, a company that played a key role in global trade, has been removed from his position following allegations of his friendship with Epstein. The Dubai government media office announced on Friday the appointment of a new chairman of the board and CEO of DP World, but bin Sulayem's name was not mentioned in the official statement. In recent materials released by the Department of Justice, bin Sulayem was
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated significant growth in livestock production among the EAEU countries, primarily due to a sharp increase in egg production volumes. According to preliminary data from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the production volume of livestock and poultry for slaughter (in live weight) in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 476.1 thousand tons, which is 3.6% more compared to the previous year. This figure exceeds the average growth in the EAEU, which was 0.2%.
- At a recent press conference, Gulzeynep Mursabekova, head of the agricultural statistics department of the National Statistics Committee, reported on the positive dynamics of livestock growth in the country. As of the end of 2025, the following data was recorded in the republic:
In the Kadamjay District Court, a hearing took place during which the measure of restraint for 47-year-old resident K.M. was changed. The man was detained as part of a criminal case regarding the possession of a narcotic substance. The criminal case was opened under Article 283, which concerns "the illegal manufacture of drugs and psychotropic substances without the intent to distribute them," according to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.
In the Ak-Su district, the installation of modern interactive boards in local schools has begun. The deputy akim of the district, Gulzat Suranchieva, shared this information with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, 119 interactive panels have already been delivered and are currently being installed in classrooms.
In Italy, the XXV Winter Olympics are in full swing, and fans from Kyrgyzstan can enjoy this magnificent event with SAIMA + O!TV.
- In 2025, the total area of vineyards reached 2870 hectares, an increase of 225 hectares, or 8.5% compared to the previous year. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the department's data, the total volume of the harvested crop amounted to 5990.1 tons, which is 1% more than in 2024. The average yield was 20.5 centners per hectare.
- Gulsara Sulaymanova, head of the foreign trade statistics department, noted at a press conference that in 2025, Bishkek became a key player in the country's foreign economic turnover. According to her data, the capital's trade turnover amounted to $10.3 billion, which corresponds to 60.8% of the total foreign trade turnover of Kyrgyzstan. Of this volume, trade with the EAEU member states accounted for $4.2 billion, which is 71.3% of the total trade volume with these countries.