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.
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.
New initiatives aim to comply with both domestic and international norms The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has proposed amendments to the list of narcotic and psychotropic substances, their analogs, and precursors that are subject to control. The draft law has already been submitted for public discussion.
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.
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
In Karakol, in the "Kirpichny" area, residents are suffering from a lack of drinking water, as reported by our regional correspondent. People are appealing to the authorities with an urgent request to resolve the water supply issue and organize temporary deliveries until the system is restored.
The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced the launch of an international detective fiction contest called "Sert." This event will be held for the first time on the international stage.
In the village of Kök-Tash, located in the rural district of Sumbula in the Leilek region, local residents, with the help of ashar, have built a road to the territory of the State Natural Park "Sarkent". According to the chairman of the village council, Kalykul Kenzhebaev, about 3 million soms were raised to implement this initiative.
At a meeting of the Environmental Council, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, discussed air quality issues in the city. He emphasized that despite statements from some bloggers, the air situation in the capital is not critical.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, at 12:10 on February 17, 2026, avalanches occurred in two sections of the Chychkan gorge. Currently, temporary restrictions have been imposed at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" border crossing points, which complicates the movement of all types of vehicles.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for accounting for children of school and pre-school age. The decision, formalized by Resolution No. 108 dated February 17, aims to implement Articles 102-2, 102-3, 102-4 of the Code of Offenses, which ensures the protection of the rights and freedoms of students in state and municipal educational organizations.
A meeting of the Ecological Council took place at the sanitary landfill of Bishkek, held in the format of public hearings. The main topic of discussion was the eco-technological plant that generates electricity by processing solid household waste (SHW). The event was attended by the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, and representatives of various municipal departments. Photo 24.kg. Waste processing plant The mayor noted that the choice of location for the meeting was not accidental —
The social project "Ramadan Tent" has been implemented in Kyrgyzstan for ten years. Its initiator is the charitable foundation "Al-Umma," which receives support from caring citizens of the country. Typically, the "Ramadan Tent" opens its doors at the beginning of the Muslim fast, and this year the event will take place on February 20.
"Ak serke" is a traditional Kyrgyz drink served after lavish feasts, particularly after beshbarmak, to improve digestion. According to legend, this drink originated from the wisdom of an aksakal who added kumys to overly salted shorpo to save his daughter-in-law from disgrace. This combination of salty broth and sour kumys (or its substitutes) creates a unique taste and aids in food digestion.
This event is organized by the Scientific and Educational Center "Great Altai" in collaboration with universities in Central Asia. The plenary session, which will bring together participants from two countries, will take place in the format of a videoconference.
The key aspect of combating pasture degradation in Kyrgyzstan has been not the increase in livestock numbers, but the improvement of its quality. This was stated by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry of the country, during the Ala-Too Live program, where the upcoming agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026" was also discussed. The Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that pasture degradation remains a serious problem.
At the meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption in the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed a number of amendments to the legislation. According to the proposal prepared by the cabinet of ministers, a delay in the payment of pensions, scholarships, and benefits exceeding five days will require the accrual of a penalty of 0.15% of the debt amount for each day of delay.
Adylbek Kasymaliev visited the presidential representative's board According to the press service of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the budget revenues of the Osh region increased from 4.7 billion to 6.4 billion soms, but he stated that this is not enough to ensure stable development of the region.
In Bishkek, an important memorandum was signed involving the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, the public fund "League of Child Rights Defenders," and the international organization Mother’s Home International Foundation. This event marks a significant step towards strengthening the support system for families and children, emphasizing the prevention of social risks and the development of family-based care. Deputy Minister of Labor, Social
The Central Asian rounds took place in Tashkent The national qualifying round for Central Asian countries in the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition concluded triumphantly for the team from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), which will now represent Kyrgyzstan at the international level in Washington, D.C., USA!
According to information from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, there is a decrease in the incidence of influenza and ARVI in Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, in the seventh week of the current year (from February 9 to 15), the country recorded 10,576 cases of illness, which is significantly lower compared to the previous week, when 12,400 cases were reported.
The road is inaccessible at the Sosnovka and Aral checkpoints, and cleaning work is currently underway.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, work on the repair and reconstruction of urban streets, which began last year, is ongoing. Abdijaparkul Janbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the city administration, reported this on the air of Birinchi radio. According to him, the achievements in the construction and reconstruction of roads, as well as bridges, have been positively assessed. By 2025, the plan will be fulfilled: the
A reversible traffic mode has been temporarily introduced at the 291st kilometer of the road A snow avalanche occurred on the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway, in the area of the Kara-Unkur gorge, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Today, at a meeting of the Central Election Commission, a decision was made to prematurely revoke the mandate of deputy Eldar Sulaymanov. He himself submitted a request to resign from his position. Eldar Sulaymanov, born on July 3, 1985, is the son of Nurlan Sulaymanov, who held the position of Minister of Transport and Communications. In the past, he represented the political party "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan" in the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, and in the VIII convocation, he was
During a meeting between Aibek Matkerimov, the First Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Indira Moldogazieva, a representative of the German Development Bank (KfW), and Kerez Kelishova, a project manager from the consulting company GITEC-IGIP, the implementation of a digital inventory system for medical equipment called SAMEDIS was discussed. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Employees of the relevant departments, who work with the database and
The discussion became possible thanks to the initiative of the president Today, a discussion is taking place in the Constitutional Court regarding the term of office of the current president of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. This was reported by Deputy Aliyev on his Facebook page.
The authorities of the city of Osh have denied the information about a possible resignation of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev. Recently, rumors have been actively spreading on social media that Toktorbaev has allegedly stepped down from his position as mayor.
A memorandum of media partnership has been signed by the Tourism Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic with well-known bloggers. An important step for the development of the country's tourism industry has been made thanks to the collaboration of bloggers Argen Sigma and Sary Kyz, as reported by the press service of the Tourism Development Support Fund.
Price tags and accompanying documents are being checked In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, raids are being conducted aimed at controlling prices for meat and other essential products for the population. This information was provided by the city administration.
Over the past five years, more than 100 abandoned newborns have been discovered in Kyrgyzstan. They were left on the streets, at the doors of houses, or in trash containers, and some mothers wrote refusals in the maternity hospital. According to specialists, such cases are primarily related to financial difficulties and the lack of support for women in crisis situations. Without stable income and housing, many women face a difficult choice and decide to abandon their child. To combat this
The Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Matkerimov, met with representatives of the German Development Bank (KfW) and the consulting company GITEC-IGIP. The discussion focused on the implementation of a digital inventory system for medical equipment called SAMEDIS, as reported by the ministry's press service.
In Bishkek, the city hall presented a preliminary project for a new cultural center that will be built on the site of the burned-down 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema. The initiative to create this facility belongs to the city municipality. Currently, the Capital Construction Department has installed a fence around the site and has begun demolition work.
The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has officially requested the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the right to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028. This tournament is significant for youth football on the continent, as it features the 16 best Olympic teams from Asia.
Starting February 20, 2026, a new social and charitable project called "Ramadan Tent" will be launched in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This initiative, supported by the Public Charitable Foundation "Al-Umma" and active citizens, has been uniting people around the values of compassion, peace, and harmony for 10 years. Throughout the Holy month of Ramadan, daily iftars will be held in the "Tent," accompanied by cultural events. The main focus of the
One of the most notable banking promotions of the year has concluded in Bishkek. On February 15, the final of the "Prize Marathon" from MBANK took place at the "Asia Mall" shopping center. Finally, it became known who would receive a new apartment in the capital. Who is the lucky winner?
Today in Bishkek, a meeting took place between Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, and the Deputy Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan, who represents his country in Astana, as well as delegates from the Agency for the Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Companies. Participants discussed opportunities for expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Italy, as well as planning joint events in the B5+1 format. During the
63 years ago, Robert Duvall first appeared on screen in the film 'To Kill a Mockingbird' At the age of 95, actor Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar and became famous for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', has passed away.
During his visit to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in the opening of a new school in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. He emphasized that the previous school building had served the local residents for 50 years. A total of 152 million soms was allocated from the republican budget for the construction of the new educational institution. Now, students have access to
Recently, President Sadyr Japarov announced the need to reform the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), which is related to outdated approaches in the law enforcement system. Nurlan Sadykov, a lawyer and chairman of the Abdykerim Sydykov Foundation, expressed the opinion in a comment to 24.kg that the proposed measures resemble a "political thaw" from the Soviet era, when the people suffered from repression and the NKVD persecuted citizens for their opinions.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, contractors will be responsible for eliminating defects on recently repaired roads. This information was announced by Abdijaparkul Janbolotov, the deputy director of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the city administration, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. Janbolotov noted that the contracts with the contractors clearly stipulate that any shortcomings and defects must be rectified at the contractors' own expense.
In response to the residents of Bishkek, the press service of the mayor's office announced plans to repair Sanjyr Street, located in the residential area of "Kok-Zhar." According to information provided by the administration of the Oktyabrsky district, a "Topographic Survey" project and an architectural conclusion regarding the work on the section from Kuyruchuk Street to Akhunbaev Street have been prepared by the chief architect of the capital.
On February 17, the committee on constitutional legislation held a meeting during which candidates for the positions of Minister of Transport, Minister of Emergency Situations, and Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision were considered. Bektur Zulpiev, representing the president and the government, announced the proposed candidates: