Want to forget about stress? Take a cue from the traders at the fair in Bishkek.
Economy

Want to forget about stress? Take a cue from the traders at the fair in Bishkek.

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

17.02.2026, 17:05
In the USA, a collectible Pokémon card was sold for $16 million
Society

In the USA, a collectible Pokémon card was sold for $16 million

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.

17.02.2026, 17:00
Van Persie: Sterling Temporarily Suspended from Training with New Team
Sports

Van Persie: Sterling Temporarily Suspended from Training with New Team

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.

17.02.2026, 16:58
Exclusive

The Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Familiarized Himself with the Progress of Construction of the Osh—Kara-Suu Highway and the Greenhouse of the Beautification and Landscaping Combine in the City of Osh

- 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.

17.02.2026, 16:56
Railway travel to Kars has become a trend in winter tourism
Society

Railway travel to Kars has become a trend in winter tourism

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

17.02.2026, 16:55
Patients of pediatric oncology received medications, equipment, and books worth 740,000 soms.
Society

Patients of pediatric oncology received medications, equipment, and books worth 740,000 soms.

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:

17.02.2026, 16:52
Influential Dubai Mogul Removed from Position Due to Ties with Epstein
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Influential Dubai Mogul Removed from Position Due to Ties with Epstein

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

17.02.2026, 16:52
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Has the Highest Growth Rate in Egg Production in the EAEU

- 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%.

17.02.2026, 16:51
Incidents

In the Kadamjay District, the court changed the measure of restraint for a man detained in a case of possession of a substance with a specific odor.

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.

17.02.2026, 16:50
Education

Interactive Panels Begin to Be Installed in Schools of Ak-Suy District

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.

17.02.2026, 16:49
Economy

By the end of 2025, the total area of vineyards increased by 8.5% compared to 2024.

- 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.

17.02.2026, 16:46
Economy

More than 60% of Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover is accounted for by the city of Bishkek, - National Statistics Committee

- 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.

17.02.2026, 16:43
Society

Why Have School Spring Breaks Been Reduced to One Day? Explanations from the Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has announced a new structure for school vacations, which has turned out to be unbalanced. The agency pointed out that according to current regulations, students are entitled to 30 days of vacation per academic year. Previously, these days were divided into three periods: autumn (about 9 days), winter (12 days), and spring (9 days), not including public holidays.

17.02.2026, 16:42
The Bishkek-Osh Road is Temporarily Closed
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The Bishkek-Osh Road is Temporarily Closed

Currently, the road services, including road maintenance enterprise No. 23, are actively engaged in clearing the road. Special equipment is being used, and the work is ongoing. The Ministry of Transport reports that additional information will be provided later.

17.02.2026, 16:37
Ecology

"With each passing year, the smog situation is improving," - Mayor of Bishkek

"Although we cannot claim that the smog problem is completely resolved, positive changes are becoming noticeable every year," noted Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev following a meeting of the environmental council. He added that many associate the improvement in air quality with warm weather; however, in other countries where temperatures are higher, pollution levels remain high. For example, Beijing is often cited as an example. In that city, on February 12, the second highest

17.02.2026, 16:36
Economy

The National Bank suspended the license of the exchange office OsOO "Nurollo" for 3 days.

- From February 17 to February 19, 2026, inclusive, the exchange office of OsOO "Nurullo" will be unable to operate due to violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulations established by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. License No. 6628, issued on November 14, 2023, is temporarily suspended. This exchange office is located at: Jalal-Abad region, Suzak district, Bek-Abad village, M. Sydykov street, house 1 (next to the checkpoint

17.02.2026, 16:34
A court in Baku sentenced former Karabakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison
World

A court in Baku sentenced former Karabakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison

The prosecutor previously requested a life sentence for Vardanyan. The court found him guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan. The charges included planning an aggressive war, deportation and forced relocation of people, persecution, illegal detention, torture, mercenarism, violation of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing terrorism, creating a criminal group, illegal arms trafficking, threats to aviation security, violent seizure of power, and illegal border

17.02.2026, 16:34
The State Committee for National Security refuted rumors of a confrontation between law enforcement agencies amid the inspections of former employees.
Society

The State Committee for National Security refuted rumors of a confrontation between law enforcement agencies amid the inspections of former employees.

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) has refuted circulating rumors about a confrontation between the country's law enforcement agencies, which allegedly arose against the backdrop of checks on former employees. The press service of the GKNB emphasized that some sources intentionally present information as evidence of conflict between various state bodies; however, these claims are unfounded and aimed at undermining public trust in government institutions.

17.02.2026, 16:29
Incidents

Ran from the police for a year: a suspect in drug trafficking was caught in southern Kyrgyzstan

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, engaged in the fight against drugs, detained a man who was wanted for drug-related crimes. According to the agency's information, the detention took place in the Jalal-Abad region. The man, identified as M.D.A., was born in 1989. It has been established that in 2025 he was involved in the illegal trade of psychotropic substances, after which he went into hiding and was declared wanted.

17.02.2026, 16:28
Italy has included Kyrgyzstan in the list of priority countries
Economy

Italy has included Kyrgyzstan in the list of priority countries

During the meeting organized with the participation of Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, as well as the Deputy Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan and a representative of the Agency for the Promotion of Italian Companies Abroad, issues related to deepening investment and trade cooperation were discussed. The press service of the agency reported this.

17.02.2026, 16:22
Incidents

In Tokmok, a car collided with a "bug"

On Lenin Street in the city of Tokmok, Chuy region, a passenger car collided with a so-called "ant," eyewitnesses reported. The accident occurred yesterday, February 16, at 3:00 PM.

17.02.2026, 16:22
Leaders of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Discussed Political Transformations
Politics

Leaders of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Discussed Political Transformations

At the request of the Kazakh side, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and his colleague from Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on several important aspects of bilateral cooperation, including the implementation of previously reached agreements in areas such as trade, transport, industrial cooperation, energy, and water resource management.

17.02.2026, 16:21
GKNB Leadership: Personnel Rotations Continue
Politics

GKNB Leadership: Personnel Rotations Continue

The President signed a decree on personnel rotation. According to the presidential decree, the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Timur Shabdanbekov, has been dismissed. Akylbek Namazov has been appointed to his position.

17.02.2026, 16:19
The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the USA on the nuclear program has begun in Geneva.
World

The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the USA on the nuclear program has begun in Geneva.

Illustrative photo In Geneva, at the Omani consulate, the second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding the Iranian nuclear program has begun. This became known on February 17, when the Iranian television channel Press TV reported the start of the meetings. This time, the focus will be exclusively on the aspects of the nuclear issue, as well as discussions related to the lifting of American sanctions against Iran.

17.02.2026, 16:19
Society / Exclusive

GKNB: Former employees will be held accountable under the law, there is no conflict between the law enforcement agencies.

In Kyrgyzstan, the military prosecutor's office, together with the main investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has initiated a series of investigative and operational measures aimed at investigating the actions of certain former employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The suspicions concern abuse of official powers, as reported in the press release of the state committee. According to official information, all actions were carried out in accordance

17.02.2026, 16:15
Exclusive

In 7–8 months, trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached $30–36 million, - "Kyrgyz Export"

- Seven to eight months have passed since the border opened, and during this time, the trade turnover between the countries amounted to between $30 and $36 million. The Director of the Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export," Urmat Takirov, reported this in a radio broadcast. According to Takirov, the active resumption of trade between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began after mutual visits by the heads of state.

17.02.2026, 16:08
Exclusive

The road infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan lags behind modern requirements for axle load, - former minister Kalilov

- On the air of the radio, former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov expressed concern that the road infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan does not meet current requirements for axle load and does not comply with the standards adopted in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to him, when joining the EAEU, a decision was made to align national standards with the common norms regarding the axle load of vehicles. Kalilov reminded that 15 years ago, no one expected that heavy

17.02.2026, 16:01
The Constitutional Court has set the date for the next presidential elections
Politics

The Constitutional Court has set the date for the next presidential elections

According to the decision of the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan, the president elected in January 2021 under the 2010 Constitution must complete their term within the established six-year period. The provision of a five-year term introduced by the new edition of the 2021 Constitution does not apply to the current mandate. Photo from the internet

17.02.2026, 15:56
The head of the cabinet and the mayor of Osh inspected the construction of the Osh - Kara-Suu road and the greenhouse.
Politics

The head of the cabinet and the mayor of Osh inspected the construction of the Osh - Kara-Suu road and the greenhouse.

During his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev got acquainted with the implementation of several key infrastructure projects. This was reported by the government press service. Kasymaliev also checked the current state of construction of the Osh — Kara-Suu highway, which is planned to be expanded to four lanes. This improvement is expected to enhance road safety and reduce traffic load on one of the busiest routes in the region.

17.02.2026, 15:53