The material was prepared by K-News. Permission for full or partial reproduction must be obtained from the K-News editorial office. Aleksandr Usyk, who remains undefeated, has announced his readiness for a third fight with the famous British boxer Tyson Fury.
Two school students from the Moscow district became winners of the regional stage and will now represent their district at the republican olympiad. According to information from the district education department, the III (regional) stage of the olympiad took place on February 27-28, 2026, at the A. Suyumbaev Secondary School located in the village of Baytik, Alamudun district. A total of 255 students from all over Chui region participated in the competition, covering 10 subjects, of which 27
In Kyrgyzstan, the level of seed provision for grain crops reaches 87%. This was reported by Turatbek Idrisov, head of the department for the implementation of solutions in crop production and horticulture at the Ministry of Agriculture, on the radio. Idrisov noted that the situation varies depending on the regions.
Saudi Aramco has suspended operations at its oil refinery in Ras Tanura following a drone strike in the region. This was reported by Bloomberg. This refinery, one of the largest in the country, has the capacity to process up to 550,000 barrels of crude oil daily. The plant, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, was shut down on Monday for safety reasons while Aramco specialists assess the damage caused by the incident; the fire at the plant is already under control.
Today, March 2, the Tulip Festival opened in Bishkek, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This event will take place from March 2 to March 10, and local residents have the opportunity to purchase spring flowers starting at 75 soms and above. The products are available both retail and wholesale.
The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial office is required for copying or partial use of the text. Kyrgyzstan has announced its readiness to take legal action against the European Union if it imposes sanctions on Bishkek due to the alleged export to Russia, reports The Financial Times.
Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is actively working on issues of security and protection of the rights of its citizens in countries located in the Middle East. An important topic has been the discussion of the possible evacuation of Kyrgyz citizens in cooperation with Kazakhstan, as reported by the director of the Consular Department, Seytek Jumakadyrov. He noted that the consulates of Kyrgyzstan in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with international affairs, defense, security, and migration, a draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On External Migration'" was considered and received approval in the first reading.
In the capital of Albania, Tirana, the second ranking tournament in sports wrestling, Muhamet Malo-2026, took place from February 25 to March 1. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan, 28 wrestlers from the country participated in the competitions, competing in three styles: freestyle, women's wrestling, and Greco-Roman wrestling.
With the onset of conflicts in the Middle East, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, as well as the leadership of the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, initiated a number of special measures. This was reported by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia, Ulukbek Maripov. He noted that the diplomatic mission is actively engaging with Kyrgyz citizens, including students and pilgrims who arrived for Umrah. A special headquarters has been established to
In response to the difficulties arising from the cancellation and delay of flights, the authorities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have decided to extend the stay for tourists. This was reported by BELTA. The Department of Economy and Tourism stated that hotels have been instructed to provide the option of extending stays for those who find themselves in a difficult situation, while maintaining the conditions of the original booking. The government will cover the financial costs associated with this
In the Persian Gulf, a highly alarming situation has developed: about 150 tankers engaged in the transportation of crude oil and liquefied natural gas have been forced to anchor outside the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, these vessels have gathered on both sides of this important maritime route, fearing for their safety amid the escalating conflict.
On March 2, a presentation of the new first deputy akim of the Aytmatov district, Mira Seydikirimova, took place in the Talas region. The ceremony was held in the assembly hall of the district administration, where Maksat Baidzhigitov, the first deputy representative of the president in the Talas region, announced the relevant order and introduced Mira Seydikirimova to the heads of the rural administrations and heads of institutions.
Currently, about 6,000 pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan are registered in Mecca, as reported to the Kabar agency by the Deputy Mufti of the country, Zholdoshbek Abdildaev. According to Abdildaev, information about citizens is received through 46 accredited companies and their local representatives.
Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Dzhusupbekova reported at a meeting of the committee on science, education, innovative development, and information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh that since the launch of the kitep.edu.kg website, its visits have reached 19.8 million. She noted that on average, about 172,000 users visit the resource daily. The site features 243 electronic textbooks developed for the 11–12 year educational program in Kyrgyz and Russian
On March 1, a meeting took place in Jinan between Edil Baisalov and Lin Wu, the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Communist Party of China in Shandong Province. The negotiations focused on the development of interregional cooperation, as reported by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. The parties discussed the activation of practical ties, including the establishment of new production capacities in Kyrgyzstan to support small and medium-sized businesses. "The state
According to the latest data, as of March 2, there are about 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as reported by the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Approximately 100 Kyrgyz citizens are in Israel, most of whom are women with dual citizenship.
In connection with the worsening situation in the Middle East, Adilet Orozbekov, Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, held an urgent meeting with the heads of law enforcement agencies, security forces, and other relevant departments. During the meeting, important issues regarding the coordination of actions among state bodies were discussed, including the situation of Kyrgyz citizens who found themselves in the conflict zone. Orozbekov emphasized the critical need to take immediate
This morning, there were underground tremors at the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. Seismologists report that the earthquake occurred at 05:44 local time, with a magnitude of 3 at the epicenter on the MSK-64 scale, which has 12 points.
Since the beginning of the events in the Middle East, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, as well as the leadership of the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been actively addressing the security of citizens. This was reported by Ulukbek Maripov, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia. According to him, the diplomatic mission maintains contact with every Kyrgyz citizen, including students and pilgrims who arrived for Umrah. "A special headquarters
Currently, 67 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are on the liner off the coast of Qatar and plan to stay there until March 7. This was reported by the temporary chargé d'affaires of Kyrgyzstan in Qatar, Shumkarbek Kursanov. Kursanov also added that in case of a worsening situation, they will follow the instructions of the coordination headquarters.
In Kyzyl-Kiya, a man suspected of theft has been detained. According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, as a result of a joint operation by the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and operatives of the Kyzyl-Kiya Internal Affairs Department, a suspect in a series of thefts was detained. It has been established that the detainee is registered as a member of an organized criminal group (OCG).
The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the editorial office is required for copying or partial use. According to publications Mash and "112", Umar Dzhabrailov, a former senator, committed suicide in Moscow. His body was found in a hotel on Tverskaya Street, with a pistol beside him. According to Mash, the businessman was initially hospitalized in serious condition without identification, and later he was recognized by the hotel security.
Author: K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. In Astana, claims have been raised against Western oil companies whose contracts were signed many years ago. Proceedings in international arbitration are taking place behind closed doors, but leaks of information indicate that Kazakhstan alleges bribery of officials by foreigners for access to oil fields. The agreements remain opaque, as reported by Azattyq Asia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has made a statement regarding the situation of its citizens in the Middle East and Persian Gulf countries. Seitik Jumakadyrov, the director of the Consular Department, noted that currently there have been no reported cases of Kyrgyz citizens being harmed, and no requests for emergency evacuation have been received.
In 2025, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan conducted 42 inspections and carried out 561 raids in the field of wildlife and plant protection. According to the press service of the ministry, as a result of these activities, 567 violations were recorded, leading to fines totaling 3,907,500 soms, of which 3,594,500 soms have already been collected. On Lake Issyk-Kul, 99 raids were conducted, during which 63 violations were recorded, resulting in fines amounting to 335,500 soms.
At the racetrack in the city of Tokmok, Chuy Region, traditional regional competitions among Kyrgyz taigans took place. This was reported to Turmush by one of the event organizers, the chairman of the Kyrgyz Federation of Taigans [“Kyrgyz Taigan”] Talai Shukurov. According to him, the regional taigan competitions are traditionally held in February-March, and this year was no exception. “We evaluated the speed qualities of male dogs, female dogs, and puppies in their categories.
The Kyrgyz National Information Agency "Kabar" is actively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its work as part of the digitalization process. One of the significant innovations has been the creation of a virtual AI news anchor, which will present the most important news selections. This digital announcer is capable of quickly voicing current events both in Kyrgyzstan and on the international stage.
At the tournament in Albania, which took place on February 25, Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliyev became the champion in the 70 kg weight category, thanks to the help of one of the coaches of the Russian freestyle wrestling team, Magomed Kurbanaliev. In the final match, Akmataliyev faced American athlete Alec Pontaleo. In the last seconds of the bout, Pontaleo was leading with a score of 4:3. At that moment, Kurbanaliev, along with his trainee Ibrahim Ibrahimov, was returning from a victory in
Currently, there have been no reported cases of Kyrgyz citizens being harmed in the countries of the Persian Gulf. This was reported by Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that consular workers are actively interacting with hotels to prevent the eviction of Kyrgyz citizens. In particular, in Abu Dhabi, the number of Kyrgyz citizens is insignificant, and there are no difficulties with evictions.
In the Kara-Suu district, three people were injured. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated regarding this incident, reports the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. According to the information provided by the regional police press service, a report about the incident was received by the duty unit of the Kara-Suu district police on January 31, 2026. It was established that a verbal altercation occurred between a group of young people, which escalated into a fight.
In Bishkek, on March 2, a series of training events for educators began as part of the festival of children's games of the Turkic world. According to the Ministry of Education, this event aims to promote traditional games for children, deepen cultural ties between children from Turkic countries, and create a common archive of children's games. Thirty educators and teachers from Kyrgyzstan are participating in the training, along with Nurzida Kasymova, head of the preschool education
Since the beginning of 2023, more than 60 stray animals have been shot in the village of Chaek. A veterinary specialist emphasized that the shooting is ongoing at the moment and that the work will continue according to the established plan.
The Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, and Information Technologies, as well as Youth Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting where a draft law concerning venture financing was reviewed and approved. This decision was made in the first reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency, Zhalyn Zheenaliev, emphasized that the goal of the draft law is to improve the investment
Today, the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Advertising'," which was not approved in the first reading. The author of this draft law is deputy Dastan Bekeshev.
The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Pakistan reports an unstable situation in several areas of the country. Protests are taking place in some regions, and armed clashes continue in border areas with Afghanistan. There is also a high threat of terrorist acts. In light of the above, citizens of Kyrgyzstan are strongly advised to avoid areas where hostilities are taking place, as well as places with large gatherings of people. Caution should be exercised in public places, and individuals should
The material is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. Iran has targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, specifically the ARAMCO oil refinery in Ras Tanura, according to reports.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on March 2, 2026, deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva expressed interest in the number of business angels operating in Kyrgyzstan. She also asked questions about the creation of venture funds and measures to support startups that are developing based on higher education.
The Kyrgyz National Information Agency "Kabar" is actively promoting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as part of its digitalization efforts. One of the significant innovations has been the creation of a virtual AI news anchor, which will present important news summaries. This digital announcer is capable of quickly voicing key events both in Kyrgyzstan and on the international stage.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, emphasized in an official statement that Tehran considers it its "inalienable duty and right" to take retaliatory measures against those who organized and carried out the assassination of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This was reported by France 24.
Author of the material: K-News. Copying and partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Today, March 2, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, responsible for science, education, innovative development, information technology, as well as culture, sports, and youth affairs, reviewed and rejected the proposed bill "On Amending the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Advertising'" in the first reading.
Construction of a new three-story administrative building for the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has begun in Naryn. According to the ministry, the total area of the new building will be 950 square meters, and it will meet modern architectural standards, providing comfortable working conditions for employees and convenience for citizens.
The railway company "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu" is launching the implementation of a new digital solution — "Unified Model of the Transportation Process." According to the company's press service, this system integrates all stages of cargo transportation into one software. Now all operations, starting from the acceptance of wagons at the Turksib station and ending with their transfer, will be automated, which will significantly simplify the work, — the official statement
In recent years, funding for the purchase of textbooks for schools in Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased. Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova announced this fact during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, and other important aspects. According to her, in 2020, an amount of 120 million soms was allocated for these purposes, and by 2025, this figure has risen to 806 million soms.
A new building for the urban planning and architecture department has been opened in the At-Bashinsky district. According to the Ministry of Construction, the new two-story administrative building, covering an area of 200 square meters, includes a meeting room, waiting area, archive, reception, "one-stop shop" zone, and technical premises. The construction was carried out in compliance with modern standards, ensuring comfortable working conditions for employees and convenient service
The spouses Almaz Eshaliev and Chynara Sulaymanova, who live in the village of Kyzyl-Adyr in the Aitmatov district of the Talas region, issued a statement regarding the innocence of their son, a police officer, who was detained as part of a criminal case on charges of fraud. They made this appeal on March 2, 2026, at a press conference organized at AKIpress-Talas. Family members, as well as their neighbors, appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State Committee for National
In the Sokuluk district, athlete Chyngyz Latipov, known for his achievements, surprised everyone with a record turkey weight of 26 kg. He shared this with a correspondent from Turmush. “I have been raising turkeys on my farm for three years, and this weight has become a record for me. Perhaps other farmers have had heavier turkeys, but for me, this is the maximum indicator. The turkey weighed 26.335 kg — it filled a large basin. One breast alone weighed 10 kg. I sell the meat for 550 soms per
According to information provided by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, Tokoldoshov was detained in connection with corruption charges. According to the court ruling dated February 27, 2026, the request of the head of the interagency investigative group, the head of the investigative department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, was granted. Tokoldoshov, charged under Article 336 "Corruption" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been ordered to be held in