Today, February 20, the Bishkek City Court upheld the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court to keep Kadyrbek Atambaev in custody. As reported by his relatives, the next hearing in the case is scheduled for March.
On her Facebook page, Karasartova announced her appeal to the court. She mentioned that a law was passed back in 2006 allowing prisoners in pre-trial detention to communicate with relatives by phone for 15 minutes once a week. However, she claims that this right is not being upheld. The human rights activist stated that she had repeatedly asked the administration of the pre-trial detention center to allow her to call her loved ones. "Today, February 20, I officially filed a lawsuit in the
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan and the Council of Ulema have determined the amount of fitr-sadaqah for the year 2026. In this article, you will find answers to questions about the amount and deadlines for payments, the obligation to make contributions through the mosque, and the consequences of delays. What is fitr-sadaqah?Fitr-sadaqah is a mandatory almsgiving that is paid exclusively during the month of fasting. Almsgiving given on other days of the Islamic calendar is
Representatives of the company responsible for delivering utility bills in Bishkek responded to residents' concerns regarding issues with delays or the absence of receipts. It should be noted that in some areas of the city, there were indeed cases where residents received bills later than expected.
Photo from the internet. The main character of the film ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ This week, trailers for several anticipated projects appeared online, including the feature film version of ‘Peaky Blinders’, the third season of ‘House of the Dragon’, and a new installment of ‘Toy Story’. Third Season of ‘House of the Dragon’ The first teaser trailer for the third season of ‘House of the Dragon’ is now available for viewing. The plot unfolds in Westeros 200 years before the events of
In Kyrgyzstan, the option for digital payment of fitr-sadaqah has been implemented, which has become a convenient solution for believers. Now donations can be made through the "Finik" app or on the website finik.kg. Users only need to select the desired mosque and transfer funds using a QR code. This electronic payment system was launched by the muftiate in 2025, and according to information from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims, its testing was successful.
In his address to the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of unblocking TikTok in Kyrgyzstan. Bekeshev claims that the introduced blockade does not achieve its security-related goals and only creates additional threats for citizens and the country's economy.
In honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on February 23, events for schoolchildren are taking place in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. This information was provided by Bolot Zhayloobaev, chairman of the veterans' council of the Batken war in this district.
In Library No. 2 of the village of Kenesh in the Kochkorbaev Ayil District of the Issyk-Ata region, unique photographs are preserved, capturing the visit of Marshal of the Soviet Union Semyon Budyonny, as well as meetings with outstanding figures of the country. About the history of these photographs, Mira Emilbakova, the head of the library, told Turmush. “The photo taken inside a yurt dates back to the 1970s. It features the Hero of Socialist Labor, chairman of the collective farm
During the current training camp in Turkey, "Bars" from Karakol faced the Georgian club "Dinamo Batumi," which is the vice-champion of its country.
On February 20, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the budget project for 2026. This event was organized by the city administration. Residents of the city, as well as the deputy mayors, deputies of the Bishkek City Council, and heads of various city services attended the hearings.
According to the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, the cold water shutdown is related to emergency repair work at the "HBO" water intake. The work will begin on February 24, and on that day, residents of the eastern part of the capital will experience a shortage of water supply. The map of the cold water shutdown zone. Press service of the Bishkek City Hall. Representatives of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" apologize for any inconvenience and recommend
html Complex surgeries for mitral valve replacement were successfully performed at the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, the patients were admitted to the facility in critical condition. Deputy Minister of Health Bakyt Kadyraliev took responsibility for the treatment, personally participating in the surgeries. The operations were successful: one of the patients has already been discharged and feels
The film titled "Dream of Reason" was created by Talgar Zamir-Seit in the noir genre and shot on a regular mobile phone. The filming location was the village of Palana on the Kamchatka Peninsula, where the director established "KoryakFilm" — the first creative association that became an important milestone for auteur cinema in this region. Talgar's work will be presented at the XIII Forum of Young Cinema "Umут," which will take place in Bishkek from March 4 to
Forecast for Bishkek February 21, Saturday At night, the temperature will be +4...+9 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
In the Jalal-Abad region, 1,020 hazardous sites have been identified, as reported by Turmush, citing the presidential representative in the region. According to information from this agency, among them, 491 sites are at risk of landslides, 471 are susceptible to mudflows, floods, and bank erosion, while 21 sites are prone to rockfalls.
Manas received 128 quotas under the "social contract" program this year. Turmush — The city of Manas in the Jalal-Abad region received 128 quotas this year as part of the implementation of the "social contract" program.
According to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek city administration, on February 24, the cold water supply in the residential area of "Ak-Bosogo" is scheduled to be turned off from 09:00 to 18:00. The reason for this is the need to carry out emergency repair work on the water intake "Ak-Bosogo-1".
Different viewpoints regarding the blocking of TikTok in Kyrgyzstan were expressed by the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov and Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev. Position of Dastan Bekeshev Deputy Bekeshev sent an open letter to the chairman of the GKNB, in which he characterized the blocking of TikTok as "meaningless." He noted that the existing measures do not contribute to security and may even pose threats to citizens and the
Two representatives from the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region have been awarded a special prize at the event "Agro Dialogue - 2026," reports Turmush correspondent. As Ayjamal Kadyrkulova, the chief specialist of the district agricultural development department, explained, within the framework of the event organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, medals and cash prizes of 25,000 soms were awarded to farmer Suinbay Shergaziev from the
The issue of creating a national registry for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Kyrgyzstan has become relevant, and its necessity has been emphasized in the report of the chief freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health. They propose to integrate this registry into the EHealth online healthcare system. Previously, the Center for Electronic Health considered the possibility of creating an electronic registry for patients with CKD at various stages; however, after the center was
Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh The new reforms being implemented in the structure of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) are aimed at creating a more mobile, professional, and transparent organization capable of adequately responding to national security challenges in the context of a changing international environment. This was stated by Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, who heads the security services, in his interview with local media. According to him, the reforms are being implemented in
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek Mayor's Office At a recent hearing dedicated to the capital's budget project, it was announced that Bishkek's revenues for 2026 will amount to 32.9 billion soms. The planned funds will be directed towards various needs, including the construction and repair of road infrastructure, the development of engineering networks, major repairs of social facilities, as well as landscaping and greening of urban areas.
Adylbek Kasymaliev's visit to the Issyk-Kul region was an important event during which he familiarized himself with a number of renewable energy projects. The first stop on his visit was the village of Toru-Aigyr, located in the Issyk-Kul district. Here, he examined the construction progress of a solar power plant being implemented by the company OshOO "Bishkek Solar." At specially organized stands, the head of the cabinet of ministers received information about various stages
The tender for the procurement of uniform clothing has been announced by the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to data posted on the government procurement portal, 10 million 335 thousand soms are planned to be allocated for these needs. Of this amount, 6.4 million will be directed towards the purchase of 1,950 sets of jackets and trousers, while 3.9 million will be allocated for an equivalent number of pullovers.
Starting from February 24, the southern part of Deng Xiaoping Avenue in Bishkek will be temporarily closed. This section, stretching 4.458 kilometers, is located between Intergelpo and Kainazarova streets. The press service of the city hall reported the commencement of repair works. The work will begin earlier than planned due to the need for replacing water pipes.
On February 22, from 18:00 to 6:00 on February 23, a section of Jibek Jolu Avenue in Bishkek will be closed, which runs from Budenny Street to Kurmanjan Datka Street. The press service of the city administration reported this. During this time, work will be carried out to install metal structures for an overhead pedestrian crossing.
Part of the avenue will remain accessible to drivers Starting February 24, repairs will begin on the southern part of Deng Xiaoping Avenue, as reported by the city administration.
Due to repair work, the southern part of Deng Xiaoping Avenue in Bishkek will be temporarily closed, city hall representatives reported. The closure will affect a section 4.458 km long — from Intergelpo Street to Kustanayskaya Street. The work will be carried out in stages.
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a meeting was held to discuss issues related to law enforcement and security in the city. The event, led by Mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev, was attended by the prosecutor, the head of the State National Security Committee for Kara-Kul, as well as the chiefs of the city’s internal affairs department, military unit No. 7706, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the city military commissariat. The main goal of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation
Wild ducks were spotted in a water body located in the Ton district. This information was provided by the staff of the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region.
Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, held a meeting with a student from Japan named Aiya, who has gained popularity among Kyrgyzstani people due to her passion for national culture. Aiya arrived in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. During her stay, she not only mastered the language but also learned to play the komuz skillfully. Her videos in traditional clothing have become real hits, delighting social media users.
A study conducted by N. K. Monolov established that laser surgery for the removal of prostate adenoma provides the best results in terms of safety and effectiveness among all the methods considered. The author's article was published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan". The study, which has a retrospective nature, involved 320 patients divided into three groups based on the surgical intervention method used:
The famous world champion in women's wrestling, Aisuluu Tynybekova, shared a video with her followers on social media, showcasing her new home. Recently, the athlete announced her pregnancy, which sparked a wave of positive emotions among her fans. The video, where Tynybekova demonstrates her new home, quickly became popular, gathering many views and positive feedback. Users are expressing joy over the athlete's successes and personal achievements, as she has brought medals to
Jamalbek Mamasaliev, a veteran from the village of Kayindy in the Manas district of the Talas region, served in the Navy. He received his primary education at the Chaldovar school, located in the Bakai-Ata district.
From November 1, 2025, to February 20, 2026, 192,014 people in Kyrgyzstan activated the self-ban function on lending through the mobile application "Tündük," according to information provided by the press service of the National Bank. As of January 2026, preliminary data indicates that 151,249 users have already taken advantage of this service.
"If we start replacing everything, we will blow up the city" The First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Mirlan Baigonchokov, stated at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council that the city hall lacks the resources for mass replacement of utility infrastructure.
Route No. 71 connects Bishkek with the village of Sadovoye, which has recently become part of the capital. This line plays an important role for local residents; however, the conditions at the final stop leave much to be desired. For example, last week the bus got stuck in the mud and waited for help for over two hours. The editorial team of Kaktus.media decided to find out how things are at the final stop of bus No. 71, but getting there was not easy. We spent about 45 minutes waiting at the
According to information from the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, the section of Jibek Jolu Avenue located between Budennogo and Kurmanjan Datka Streets will be closed on February 22 from 18:00 to 06:00 on February 23. During this time, the installation of metal structures for a new overhead pedestrian crossing is planned. In connection with the work, the routes of eight bus lines will be temporarily changed: No. 71, 21, 2, 36, 40, 48, 118, and 254.
In the city of Manas, a project is being considered for the construction of a modern cultural center aimed at youth. This was reported by Kubanychbek Imanaliev, the deputy mayor of the city. According to Imanaliev, preparations are currently underway for the land plot for future construction, after which the project will be presented for consideration to the Cabinet of Ministers. "After the completion of the new administrative building last year, the city education department was relocated
Starting February 24, the southern section of Deng Xiaoping Avenue, covering the area from Intergelpo Street to Kustanai Street, with a length of 4.458 km, will be closed. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. The reason for the closure is the need to replace water pipes. The work will include the dismantling of the road surface, widening of the roadway, updating of curbs, and laying of new asphalt. The repairs will be carried out in three stages,
Dr. Amina Dursunova, a cardiotherapist, emphasized in an interview with Kaktus.media that the deterioration of health during fasting is related not so much to the process itself, but to the incorrect approach to nutrition and hydration. She offered recommendations for organizing morning and evening meals to maintain health and energy levels. - During fasting, many people experience a decline in well-being and, as a result, begin to think that fasting is not suitable for them. As a doctor, I
The military prosecutor's office of Kyrgyzstan has detained a high-ranking official who heads the 6th department of the GKNB in Bishkek. This officer, known by the name Grudak, is suspected of corrupt activities.
In Tokmok, the administration of the "Kosmos" cinema was fined 13,000 soms. According to information provided by local authorities, the municipal service of the city discovered violations in landscaping, which became the basis for imposing a fine on the cinema's administration.
On February 19, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, along with members of the urban planning council, inspected construction work on Chuy Avenue, emphasizing the importance of preserving green spaces and the fountain area. During this inspection, it was revealed that the construction project near TSUM 'Aichurek' does not comply with the approved urban planning standards and sketch.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, a project has been launched to develop a geographic information system for the accounting and monitoring of anthrax, named GIS "SUMO." The initiative for creating this system was put forth by the Veterinary Service for the Development of Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The goal of the project is to enhance the effectiveness of epizootic surveillance and ensure
Citizens are wondering why the mandatory health insurance (MHI) policy does not cover all family members and requires separate registration for each. In response, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund explains that in Kyrgyzstan, the system of mandatory health insurance is personalized. Each MHI policy reflects the individual insurance status and is issued separately for each person.
Photo CURLTAI. Working frames on film digitization More than 100 films, both feature and documentary, from 'Kyrgyzfilm' are now available for viewing in digital format with high sound and image quality. The restoration of classic Kyrgyz films and the creation of musical live projects allow the youth to rediscover national masterpieces. Daniyar Orozbekov, producer of the creative association CURLTAI, spoke about the large-scale work carried out for the 85th anniversary of the studio.