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Beating of an Eighth Grader in Balakchy: Police Identified Three Suspects

In Balakchy, investigative activities are being conducted related to an incident in which a 15-year-old student was attacked by her classmates. In recent days, information has emerged on social media that a student born in 2009 was brutally beaten at one of the local schools. The publications raised the need for oversight of the situation by the Ministry of Education and higher state authorities.

13.02.2026, 18:52
The President met with the relatives of those detained for drugs
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The President met with the relatives of those detained for drugs

The President, Sadyr Japarov, today held a meeting with the relatives of those who have been detained or convicted for drug-related crimes. During this discussion, participants raised the issue of the possibility of changing the preventive measure for the detainees, suggesting that detention be replaced with house arrest, and also requested leniency in sentencing for the convicted. Additionally, they noted the need for the humanization of legislation in this area.

13.02.2026, 18:42
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Conflict over child support for 3 children in Osh: Man kicked ex-wife down the stairs in the courthouse building

Turmush — In the Osh police, an investigation has been initiated regarding the case of an attack on a woman committed by her ex-husband. The incident occurred in the office of the city service of bailiffs at the General Prosecutor's Office. On February 11, 2023, a resident of Osh, I.A., born in 1993, approached the bailiffs with a request to consider the issue of alimony from her ex-husband. According to her, the couple lived together for 12 years but separated 3.5 years ago due to

13.02.2026, 18:41
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In Afghanistan, a multi-ton truck was thrown 6 meters into the air by an explosion — war veteran from the city of Manas Zhaanbay Tashmatov shared the details.

Zhaanbay Tashmatov, a resident of the city of Manas, shared his memories of serving in Afghanistan, which ended 37 years ago. At the age of 18, he began his service, undergoing six months of training, after which he spent two years in combat. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, Tashmatov recounted how he was drafted into the army in November 1983. “My comrades and I arrived in Samarkand (Uzbekistan). After six months of training, we were sent by train to Termez, and then by military

13.02.2026, 18:32
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In the city of Osh, the territory of the former hospital is being cleared of illegal constructions — demolition is underway.

In Osh, the improvement of the area where the city hospital was previously located on Kurmanjan Datka Street has begun. According to information from local authorities, on February 12, an order was given to the heads of the relevant services to start work on the improvement of the abandoned hospital area, which had long been unattended.

13.02.2026, 18:22
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan intend to increase trade turnover to $500 million
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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan intend to increase trade turnover to $500 million

Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Tajikistan During the meeting between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, issues of cooperation between the two countries were discussed as part of the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council. This information was announced by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. Kasymaliev emphasized that resolving border

13.02.2026, 18:01
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Operation "Leader" in Kadamzhai: Suspect Identified in Two Reports

During the operation "Leader," several thefts were uncovered at the Kadamjai District Department of Internal Affairs. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to the agency, on February 13 of this year, thefts were identified as part of the "Leader" operation, which were registered in the electronic journal of the Kadamjai Department of Internal Affairs.

13.02.2026, 17:53
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Deputy: Due to stigma, parents hide their children with cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, and Social Issues, Deputy Sadyrbaeva emphasized the need to open more state rehabilitation centers. She inquired about the number of children with cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome in the country. The Deputy Minister of Health reported that from 2022 to 2024, 431 children with Down syndrome, 1,866 with cerebral palsy, and 271 with autism were registered.

13.02.2026, 17:49
In Bishkek, an additional 50,000 subscribers have been connected to gas.
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In Bishkek, an additional 50,000 subscribers have been connected to gas.

In preparation for the heating season of 2025/2026, all planned activities aimed at ensuring reliable heat supply in Bishkek have been completed. This information was announced by representatives of the city administration. In 2025, 1 billion 230 million soms were allocated to the municipal enterprise "Bishkek TEC" for the repair campaign. As a result of this work, the repair of five energy boilers and six turbo units has been completed, and necessary repairs to heating equipment

13.02.2026, 17:38
Exchange of livestock, cotton processing. What else was agreed upon by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
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Exchange of livestock, cotton processing. What else was agreed upon by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

On February 13, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, held a meeting with Kurbon Hakimzoda, the Minister of Agriculture of Tajikistan. The negotiations focused on key aspects of cooperation in agriculture. The participants discussed how to enhance the genetic potential of livestock through the exchange of breeding bulls and yaks, as well as the need to develop and modernize cotton processing

13.02.2026, 17:33
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In the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, an employee of the State Agency for Land Resources has been detained on suspicion of land fraud.

In Kyzyl-Kii, an employee of a state institution was detained on suspicion of fraud, according to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. The regional police reported the discovery of facts related to the illegal registration and sale of land plots in the Kadamjai district, which led to the detention of the official.

13.02.2026, 17:22
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Man beat his wife in Batken district. He has been placed in custody.

In the Batken region, a case of domestic violence occurred, as a result of which a local resident was detained. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department, a 40-year-old man named T.A., living in the village of Buzhum in the Suu-Bashy ayil district, repeatedly subjected his wife to physical violence.

13.02.2026, 17:20
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The Bank of Russia has lowered the key rate to 15.5%

- At the meeting held on February 13, the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia decided to reduce the key rate by 50 basis points, RBC reports, citing information from the regulator. In the Central Bank's release, it is noted that "the economy is gradually returning to balanced growth." January was marked by a significant acceleration in inflation, driven by temporary factors. However, the Bank of Russia believes that the underlying price growth indicators have remained

13.02.2026, 17:19
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How the Alatau Breed Was Created: The History of the Ilyich Breeding Farm in the Kemin District

The Ilyich State Farm, located in the village of Ilyich in the Kemin district of the Chuy region, was founded in 1930. The main topic of conversation for the Turmush correspondent was the outstanding shepherds and milkmaids, as well as the exceptional breeding bulls that contributed to the production of quality offspring. This was shared by Gulaiym Tursunalieva, the head of the local library. “I will talk about the state farm, relying on materials from our library. This farm focused primarily

13.02.2026, 17:12
Kasymaliev replaced the representative of the president and the government in the Jogorku Kenesh
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Kasymaliev replaced the representative of the president and the government in the Jogorku Kenesh

A new representative from the executive branch has been appointed in parliament According to a statement from the press service of the cabinet of ministers, the position of the representative of the president and the government in the Jogorku Kenesh has been vacated. This information was confirmed by the head of government Adylbek Kasyamaliev, who signed the relevant decree. Bektur Zulpiyev has been appointed to the vacated position; he previously held the post of presidential advisor. By the

13.02.2026, 17:09
Sadyr Japarov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
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Sadyr Japarov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan

Today, February 13, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with Ermek Kosherbaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, as reported by the administration of the head of state. During the conversation, the parties discussed the most important aspects of bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest and noted the significant potential for further strengthening ties.

13.02.2026, 16:56
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Kyrgyz Bank Received a $50 Million Loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

On February 12, an agreement was signed in Bishkek between the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for a concessional loan of $50 million for the Development Bank. The press service of the Ministry of Finance reported this event. The funds received will be directed to support micro, small, and medium enterprises that implement projects in the field of ecology and resource conservation, namely:

13.02.2026, 16:56
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In Nookat, 55 ethnic Kyrgyz were allocated 20 hundredths of land each, and after 20 years it was revealed that the decision was illegal.

Ethnic Kyrgyz living in the Nookat district have turned to Amanakan Kenzhebaev, the presidential representative in the Osh region, for assistance regarding land issues. According to the press service of the presidential representative's office, Kenzhebaev held a meeting with residents who had come from the Kok-Jar rural district. They voiced their problems concerning land plots that have remained unresolved for a long time.

13.02.2026, 16:54
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The checkpoint on the border with China will be temporarily closed due to the Spring Festival (dates, times)

The Chinese side has initiated changes to the previously agreed schedule for the temporary closure of border crossing points on the Kyrgyz-Chinese section of the border. This was reported by the press service of the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, the closure for the passage of people, vehicles, and cargo will begin on February 16 at 22:00 and will resume on February 20 at 08:00. This applies to two checkpoints - "Irkeshtam - Automobile" and

13.02.2026, 16:54
In "Tazalyk," they reported on the shooting of dogs in one of the houses in Bishkek.
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In "Tazalyk," they reported on the shooting of dogs in one of the houses in Bishkek.

According to Tazalyk, at the specified address, more than 30 dogs and 50 cats were kept in a private house, which exceeds the established rules for keeping pets in Bishkek (a maximum of 2 dogs and 3 cats per household). Moreover, the animals did not have the necessary veterinary passports and vaccination confirmations, which violates current legal requirements.

13.02.2026, 16:44
City Hall: Capital repairs of sidewalks completed on 25 streets with a total length of 28.2 km
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City Hall: Capital repairs of sidewalks completed on 25 streets with a total length of 28.2 km

The City Hall held a board meeting where the results of work in the field of construction and improvement of road infrastructure for 2025 were summarized. According to information from the department, this year the reconstruction of the "Alga" sports complex was completed, which improved conditions for sports activities and competitions. A small arena with 5,000 seats was also built at the D. Omurzakov Stadium, and the pedestal for "Manas" in the central Ala-Too square

13.02.2026, 16:37
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In 2025, 2,856 units of agricultural machinery were financed through leasing for 9.8 billion soms.

- In 2025, funding has been allocated within the leasing program for 2,856 units of agricultural machinery amounting to 9.8 billion soms, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency's data, a registry of seed producers and a subsidy mechanism are in place to support agriculture. Every year, 50 million soms are allocated for these purposes, allowing farmers to purchase seeds at a discount of up to 30%.

13.02.2026, 16:36
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The deputy reported on the low salaries of Veterinary Service employees

- During the plenary session on February 11, 2026, Deputy Santalat Amanova noted that the salaries of employees in the Veterinary Service are very low. She emphasized that the lack of decent compensation discourages young specialists from working in this field. Additionally, the deputy pointed out the problem of insufficient vaccination of livestock. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev stated that efforts for vaccination are ongoing. “Indeed, the number

13.02.2026, 16:33
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An Accident Occurred in Karakol

On February 13, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Gebze and Koenkozova streets in Karakol. According to witnesses, the accident involved a "Toyota Sequoia" and a "Volkswagen Golf 3." Accidents happen quite frequently at this intersection.

13.02.2026, 16:28
The Earth's core may contain hydrogen reserves equivalent to 45 world oceans.
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The Earth's core may contain hydrogen reserves equivalent to 45 world oceans.

According to data, the Earth's core, primarily composed of iron, cannot consist solely of this element, indicating the presence of other, lighter elements. Given that direct measurement of the core is impossible, scientists rely on the results of computer modeling and laboratory experiments, as reported by Scientific American. In their work, researchers from Peking University used diamond anvil cells to create the necessary conditions. Samples made of iron and hydrogen-containing silicate

13.02.2026, 16:24
The new presidential representative in parliament is Bektur Zulpiyev.
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The new presidential representative in parliament is Bektur Zulpiyev.

In the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bekhtur Rysbaevich Zulpiyev has been appointed as the new authorized representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers. This decision was made by the chairman of the cabinet of ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who signed the corresponding decree.

13.02.2026, 16:14
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At the Buchuk site of the Solton-Sary deposit, 876 kg of gold was extracted last year.

In the Naryn region, a meeting was held to summarize the results of work on socio-economic development for the year 2025. During the meeting, data on the state of the region's economy was presented. In particular, it was reported that over the year, the volume of industrial production amounted to 16 billion 800 million soms, which exceeds the indicators of 2024 by 9 billion 964 million soms.

13.02.2026, 16:11
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In Naryn, 143 facilities are being built for 11.2 billion soms

In the Naryn region, active construction is ongoing for 143 facilities, with a total cost of 11.2 billion soms. This information was announced at a meeting of the board in the presidential representative office in the region. According to the board's data, out of the 143 facilities, 110 are at the stage of capital construction, while the remaining 33 are at the stage of major repairs and reconstruction. Last year, in 2025, 19 social facilities were put into operation, including 8 schools,

13.02.2026, 16:06
The Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic will allocate 50 million dollars for "green" loans for businesses
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The Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic will allocate 50 million dollars for "green" loans for businesses

On February 12, an agreement was signed in Bishkek between the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, under which a concessional loan of 50 million dollars was approved for the State Development Bank. The Ministry of Finance reports that these funds will be directed to support micro, small, and medium enterprises engaged in the implementation of "green" and resource-saving initiatives. Such projects include: * reducing energy consumption and

13.02.2026, 16:06
In 2025, more than 60,000 people received targeted assistance in Bishkek - City Hall
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In 2025, more than 60,000 people received targeted assistance in Bishkek - City Hall

City hall reported that in 2025, targeted assistance was provided to 60,472 individuals for a total amount of 184 million 565.2 thousand soms. For comparison, in 2024, assistance was received by 58,805 people, with a total amount of 174 million 467.4 thousand soms. The city council notes that within the framework of the program, 130 social contracts were concluded with needy families, costing 19.5 million soms. Digital "Social Passports" have also been implemented, a project to

13.02.2026, 16:03
Construction of the second waste recycling plant will begin in Bishkek
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Construction of the second waste recycling plant will begin in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the construction of a second plant for the processing of solid household waste will begin. This was announced by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, at the final meeting of the city hall board. According to the mayor, the first plant of this type in Central Asia, which was launched on December 27, 2025, has already shown positive results — in a short period, it has processed 80 thousand tons of waste. It is worth noting that the capacity of this

13.02.2026, 15:56
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To open Abdykadyrov Street in the city of Osh, 23 residential houses and 3 commercial properties were demolished.

In the city of Osh, the demolition of several structures took place to improve traffic flow on R. Abdykadyrov Street, as reported by municipal sources. According to information from the city hall, a decision was made regarding the necessity of opening this street. As a result, all buildings were demolished on the section from the intersection with Kurmanzhan Datka Street to I. Zakirov, E. Aliev, and Moldо Niyaz Streets, including some residential houses.

13.02.2026, 15:55
Almasbek Abytov has been relieved of his duties at his own request
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Almasbek Abytov has been relieved of his duties at his own request

Almasbek Akhunjanovich Abytov has been released from the position of authorized representative of the President and Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jogorku Kenesh at his own request. This decision was formalized by an order signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

13.02.2026, 15:54
Burial of pets alongside their owners allowed in São Paulo, Brazil
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Burial of pets alongside their owners allowed in São Paulo, Brazil

The government of São Paulo, the most populous state in Brazil, has approved a new law that allows the burial of pets on family plots and in the graves of their owners, reports Kazinform, citing information from the BBC. The legislation establishes certain sanitary norms that will be monitored by local funeral services. An important aspect of the new law is the recognition of the "emotional bond between people and their pets." Interestingly, this law has received the unofficial name

13.02.2026, 15:51
Edil Baysalov: The Economic Power of the Country is Rooted in the Industrial Development of Naryn
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Edil Baysalov: The Economic Power of the Country is Rooted in the Industrial Development of Naryn

At the final meeting of the office of the plenipotentiary representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan, held in the Naryn region, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov emphasized the importance of industrial development in the region. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet. During the meeting, the results of the socio-economic progress of the region were presented. In particular, by 2025, the volume of industrial production in Naryn is expected to increase by 2.5 times, made

13.02.2026, 15:50
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The sentence for journalist Kanyshay Mamyrkulova has been changed.

Today, February 13, the Bishkek City Court issued a final decision on the appeal of Kanyshai Mamyrkulova. The judicial panel reviewed the decision of the first instance, dropping the charges under the article on inciting hatred, but upholding the charges of calls for unrest. The journalist's lawyers confirmed this information to Kaktus.media. According to the new court decision, Mamyrkulova was fully acquitted under Article 330 "Incitement of racial, ethnic, national, religious, or

13.02.2026, 15:46