In the Naryn region, domestic violence continues to be a serious social problem, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At a recent collegial meeting held in Naryn, the results for 2025 were discussed, with particular attention given to issues related to domestic violence.
In the Ak-Turpak rural area, located in the Kadamjay district, an exhibition of breeding livestock was held, organized by the local agricultural development administration. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Farmers engaged in breeding livestock, as well as private farms, veterinary specialists, and artificial insemination points were present at the event.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic (GNS KR) reminds taxpayers that all owners of taxable property are required to verify the compliance of information in ownership documents with the data stored in state registration bodies. In particular, this verification applies to both individuals and legal entities that own taxable properties. It is necessary to check the following information specified in the documents against the information provided in the system of the State Agency for Land
In 2025, there is an increase in cases of infectious diseases in Kyrgyzstan, including syphilis, brucellosis, and influenza. This was stated in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" by Ryspek Sydygaliev, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor. According to his information, the total number of registered infection cases in the country amounted to 491,516, which is 36.3% higher compared to 360,536 cases in 2024.
The ministry is confident in the even distribution of rest for schoolchildren In response to parents' dissatisfaction regarding the spring break, the Ministry of Education reported that the academic quarters and rest periods are organized in accordance with the new norms of the Labor Code and the holidays for 2026. In particular, the spring break coincides with the only working day — Friday, March 6.
As reported by Kaktus.media, the information that the Orozо fast begins on February 18 is incorrect. This statement was made by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. Starting on the evening of February 17, rumors began to spread on social media and messaging apps about the fast starting a day earlier than indicated in the decision of the Fatwa Council of the Muftiyats of the Organization of Turkic States.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a possibility of legalizing industrial hemp cultivation, as reported by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev on his Telegram channel. At the current session of the Jogorku Kenesh, a discussion is planned on a draft law that will allow both individuals and legal entities to engage in the cultivation of medicinal herbs, including sage and aconite, on agricultural lands.
Sadyr Japarov, the president of Kyrgyzstan, has pardoned Daniil Azhiev, who recently was released from a correctional facility. This information was confirmed by the editorial office of Kaktus.media through the Penal Enforcement Service. According to available data, on February 17, a letter from the president regarding the pardon was received at the colony located in the village of Petrovka. Based on this, Azhiev was released the same day.
According to information from the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, the third group of citizens from Kyrgyzstan has gone to work in Slovakia. This deployment took place after the completion of pre-departure training, which was aimed at preparing applicants for employment outside the country. During the training, participants were informed about the working conditions, as well as their rights and responsibilities as employees. Special attention was given to the labor legislation of
“Dad is back!” — the joyful cry rang out in his home It has become known that Daniel Azhiev, the owner of the scandalously famous network of webcam studios, has received a pardon from the president. This event took place on the eve of February 17.
Fake videos impersonating the president of Kyrgyzstan have started to spread widely on the internet. The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges citizens to be cautious and not to believe such materials.
The President of Kyrgyzstan has made the decision to pardon Daniil Azhiev, who was convicted by the court for his actions as the founder of webcam studios. This was reported by members of his family, who shared the news on social media. Recall that in the autumn of 2024, Azhiev was sentenced to nine years in prison with the confiscation of his property and a fine of 220,000 soms. He was found guilty of a number of crimes, including organizing brothels, distributing pornographic materials, and
Erna Miller, a 68-year-old resident of the village of Ak-Döbö in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, was once married to a Kyrgyz man. “I was born in 1956 in the village of Ak-Döbö to a family of German settlers. My parents were well-off, and our ancestors moved to Kyrgyzstan. As a child, I played a lot with Kyrgyz children. We spoke German at home, and I learned Kyrgyz during our games outside. I became one of the first German women to become a bride in a Kyrgyz family. My first day in
On February 17, 2026, we witnessed a unique astronomical event — a new moon, a solar eclipse, and the Eastern New Year coincided, attracting attention in both the media and social networks. Photo from the internet. Today, the first solar eclipse of the year occurred
The Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute has published photographs of the solar eclipse that was observed over Antarctica. The images were taken at the Vostok Station, as reported by Meduza. The duration of the total phase of the eclipse was 2 minutes and 19 seconds, while the total duration of the eclipse reached approximately four and a half hours.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, criminals are using deepfake technology to create these videos with the aim of deceiving citizens. They attempt to mislead people, manipulate their trust, and persuade them to transfer funds or disclose personal information. In this regard, law enforcement agencies urge citizens to be vigilant and not to fall for the tricks of fraudsters.
In Tajikistan, 405 citizens were released from legal responsibility for liking extremist and terrorist materials on social media, as well as for their distribution, reports the Asia Plus agency. The country's Attorney General, Habibullo Vohidzoda, noted that the number of crimes related to terrorism and extremism decreased by more than 23 percent (or 314 cases) in 2025 compared to the previous year.
The swan that could not fly was found on February 16 in the fields of the village of Shabdan, located about two kilometers from the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. Locals caught it and handed it over to park staff for necessary assistance. The Ministry of Natural Resources urged citizens to be attentive to wild animals and to inform the relevant services about any injured individuals found.
According to information provided by the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, over the past weekend, more than 70 people were taken to police stations, where they were given preventive talks. As a result of the operation, more than 30 protocols on administrative offenses were drawn up under the article "Engaging in Prostitution." Each offender was fined 20,000 soms, totaling approximately 600,000 soms.
As part of the "Unusual Names" series, our hero is Rabbil Kubanych uulu from the village of Chymkorgon, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region. The name Rabbil translates to "Creator" [Kyrgyz: "жаратуучу"].
A meeting of the commission established under the Cabinet of Ministers took place in Bishkek, dedicated to the perpetuation of the memory of outstanding figures of Kyrgyzstan. As a result of the discussion of 44 proposals, it was decided to name several educational institutions after well-known personalities and to install monuments. Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The commission under the cabinet supported 44 proposals for perpetuating memory
At the XIII International Forum of Young Cinema "Umut," 18 films have been selected, reports the Fund for the Development of Cinematography of Kyrgyzstan. The organizers noted that the number of submitted works was significant, and unfortunately, not all films could make it into the competition program. "We sincerely thank everyone for their interest in our forum!" they added.
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The first summit "South Korea - Central Asia" will take place on September 16-17, 2026. This information was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Cho Hyun, at a preparatory meeting in Seoul, noting that the meeting will serve as a foundation for long-term strategic partnership between the parties. Leaders from five countries in the region are expected to attend the event in the capital of South Korea: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected throughout the day. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will fluctuate from +6 degrees at night to +21 degrees during the day.
One of the rarest collectible cards from the Japanese franchise Pokemon was sold at auction in the USA for an impressive sum of $16.5 million. This was reported by The Japan Times.
According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, Aylun left home at 09:00, heading to classes at the college affiliated with the KGTU named after Razakov. The last time she contacted her relatives was at 14:30, informing them that she would return in two to three hours after her studies; however, since then, her whereabouts are unknown. This incident has been registered in the automated information system (AIS ZHUI) of the Internal Affairs Department
During the meeting, the chairman of the committee, Bolotbek Borbieyev, emphasized that the proposed changes are aimed at the final elimination of organized crime. The draft law considers the introduction of the concept of recidivism of crimes and clarification of issues related to the confiscation of property. It should be noted that the concept of recidivism and increased responsibility for it were abolished in the country as of January 1, 2019, when a new edition of the Criminal Code was
According to the information from the mayor's office press service, the concert is expected to feature performances by well-known artists, which will make the celebration of Defender of the Fatherland Day especially bright and memorable.
The upper chamber of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, has approved a bill that allows security services to block communications, having passed it in the second and third readings. This is reported by "Meduza". Now the FSB has the right to block communications without the need for a security threat in any area or region. The new law states that communication operators are required to "suspend the provision of communication services upon receiving demands from the FSB in
On February 17, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic upheld the decision of the Bishkek Administrative Court, maintaining the ruling from February 16, 2026, regarding the lawsuit of parliamentary candidate Kanybek Bazarbaev for district No. 13. The information was provided by Kaktus.media representatives of the Supreme Court. It should be reminded that Kanybek Bazarbaev challenged the decision of the Central Election Commission to cancel the elections, which was made on March 1. In his
On February 17, around 12:10, snow avalanches occurred in two sections of the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek - Osh highway, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result, temporary restrictions were imposed on the movement of all vehicles at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral".
Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized that investments in the educational sector are the foundation for the country's progress During his working trip to the Osh region, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, attended the ceremonial opening of a new school in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district.
On February 17 at 16:08 local time, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the MSK-64 scale, which corresponds to a strength of about 5 points at the epicenter. Preliminary data indicate that the epicenter was located in Kazakhstan, approximately 65 kilometers northeast of the village of Ananyevo and 70 kilometers from Almaty.
Bishkek February 18, Wednesday The temperature at night will be +6...+8 °C, the sky will be cloudy.
A recent report by UN experts regarding the so-called "Epstein dossier" revealed serious evidence indicating systematic sexual violence, human trafficking, and the exploitation of women and girls. These findings were announced during an official statement by the organization. According to the specialists, the materials presented may indicate the existence of a transnational criminal network, as well as actions that could be classified as crimes against humanity.
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
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.
“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.
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
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.
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.
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:
In Italy, the XXV Winter Olympics are in full swing, and fans from Kyrgyzstan can enjoy this magnificent event with SAIMA + O!TV.