In a broadcast on NBC News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there is currently no internet access for most Iranians. Araghchi reported a possible loss of "one or two commanders" as a result of recent events. He also confirmed that the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive.
Due to changes in Iran, adjustments have been made to the schedule of international flights. Starting from March 1, 2026, flights on the routes Bishkek – Dubai and Bishkek – Sharjah, which are operated from Manas International Airport, are temporarily canceled.
In his opinion, in light of the escalating situation in Afghanistan, the decision of the President of Kyrgyzstan to strengthen defense security is a vital measure. Felix Kulov shared his views on the situation in Afghanistan and the threats to Central Asia on his social media page. According to him, the Minister of Defense of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, in a recent statement, effectively acknowledged that the armed confrontation with the Taliban is an “open war,” reminding that Pakistan
On February 27, public hearings were held in the city of Osh, where the budget project for 2026 was discussed. As part of the budget, the city administration proposed to allocate 150 million soms for subsidies for the Akhmatbek Suymbaev Stadium and the FC Alay.
In the Jajyl District, a state-of-the-art electronic-optical converter (EOC) has been installed at the trauma department of the local hospital. As reported by Alymbek Turdugul uulu, the head of the trauma department, this equipment significantly accelerates the recovery process for patients after surgery.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country has made an official statement In light of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, Kyrgyzstan expresses serious concern. This is stated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement. The official message emphasizes that "Kyrgyzstan supports the unification of the international community's efforts for a peaceful resolution of the situation in the region, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
The International Airport "Manas" reports that the flight schedule remains unchanged. The airport published this statement in response to numerous inquiries from passengers interested in the current situation in Iran. All flights are operating according to the established schedule, and there are no restrictions on departures or arrivals. Meanwhile, the airport is functioning normally, and security services are engaged to ensure safe conditions for passengers and flights. OJSC
Kyrgyzstan has expressed its deep concern regarding the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the statement, the ministry emphasizes that Kyrgyzstan insists on uniting the efforts of the international community to achieve a peaceful resolution to the current problems in the region, acting within the framework of the UN Charter and international law.
As a result of recent attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran, as well as Tehran's retaliatory actions against American facilities in the Persian Gulf, many airlines have decided to suspend their flights to this region, as reported by Kazinform citing data from the BBC. Lufthansa announced the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Oman until March 7, and also temporarily canceled flights to Dubai for this weekend. In addition, Lufthansa will avoid the airspace of Israel, Lebanon,
Iran has confirmed information about conducting attacks on a number of facilities located in the Persian Gulf. Among the targets were important military bases, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, as well as Al Dhafra in the United Arab Emirates and the U.S. Fifth Fleet base located in Bahrain, as reported by the agency "Kazinform" citing Fars. The Ministry of Defense of Qatar reported that their air defense systems successfully prevented several attacks
In light of the deteriorating military-political situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic strongly recommends that citizens in this region leave immediately. The ministry emphasizes that the ongoing threats of further escalation of the conflict make staying in these countries extremely unsafe. Kyrgyz citizens in the Middle East are advised to:
In light of the escalation of the military-political situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has issued a warning emphasizing the need for increased caution. The agency is monitoring the developments in the region and urges compatriots to stay safe. Citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently in the Middle East are advised to strictly adhere to safety measures: closely monitor official sources of information, follow the instructions of local authorities, avoid large
On February 27, a serious incident occurred on Viale Vittorio Veneto in Milan: tram number 9, heading towards Porta Genova, derailed, as reported by the Kazinform agency referencing Euronews. The vehicle lost control and crashed into a building, hitting pedestrians and damaging a storefront. According to rescuers, there are currently two reported fatalities, and about 40 people were injured, one of whom is in critical condition.
In the city of Osh, a suspect in fraudulent activities has been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh.
- In 2025, the export of onions and garlic from Kyrgyzstan decreased fourfold, as confirmed by data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to December 2025, the country exported 5,600 tons of onions and garlic for a total of 2.1 million dollars. This is significantly less than in the same period of 2024, when the volumes amounted to 22,400 tons, equivalent to 11.2 million dollars.
In light of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and recent airstrikes in Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises citizens of the country to refrain from traveling to this country until the situation stabilizes. This information was announced by representatives of the ministry. For Kyrgyz citizens who are already in Iran, it is recommended to immediately contact the diplomatic representations of Kyrgyzstan in case of difficult situations:
In the Aksy district, law enforcement agencies detained three individuals who were found to possess firearms. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region.
On February 28 of this year, a press tour was held at the new fish feed factory owned by "Tian-Shan Trout" LLC in the Panfilov district of the Chuy region. The event gathered representatives from the media, bloggers, and fish farmers, who were able to familiarize themselves with the processes occurring at the enterprise. Guests were given the opportunity to see the production processes and learn more about the factory's operations.
According to information from the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, from February 28 to March 5, 2026, avalanches, snow drifts, and the formation of ice are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. During this period, unstable weather is predicted, which may negatively affect the condition of the roads in the country.
In connection with the airstrikes on Iranian territory and the worsening situation in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has issued an official statement. Citizens of the country are strongly advised to refrain from traveling to Iran until the situation normalizes.
- In Kyrgyzstan, 28,762 seedlings imported from Uzbekistan were returned to the exporting country. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information provided by the ministry, on February 23, 2026, at the phytosanitary control post "Kyzyl-Kiya," which is under the Batken management of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, it was found during an
Photo 24.kg A national brand competition "One Village - One Product" (OVOP) took place in Bishkek, supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This event brought together farmers and producers from all corners of Kyrgyzstan, providing them with a platform to showcase the best samples of their products. During the competition, 19 products received special awards, and three of them were honored with gold, silver, and bronze medals by the jury's decision.
In connection with the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan expressed its serious concern regarding the situation. In the ministry's statement, the necessity of united efforts by the international community to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the UN Charter and principles of international law, is emphasized.
- From January 1 to February 18, 2026, 512 tons of wheat bran were shipped from the Perm Krai to Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor. In 2025, during the same period, there was no export of wheat bran from the region to Kyrgyzstan.
In January 2026, the structure of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan showed that the share of mineral extraction accounted for 10%. The main part of this sector is represented by manufacturing industries, which occupied 73.3% of the total volume. This data was published by the National Statistical Committee. An additional 15.9% is allocated to sectors related to the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning. At the same time, water supply, waste treatment, and secondary raw
- In 2025, the gasification of the village of Novopokrovka was completed as part of a special program. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov at a republican meeting on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." Additionally, he noted that preparations are underway to connect two more settlements.
The United States has announced plans to destroy Iran's naval forces and missile infrastructure. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced the start of a large-scale military operation against Iran. He emphasized that the goal of the US is the complete destruction of Iran's naval forces, its missile capabilities, and the dismantling of the country's missile industry.
From the beginning of 2026 until February 19, officials from the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Orenburg Region monitored the export shipment of more than 71 thousand tons of grain, which is supplied to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan. The largest importer of Russian grain has become Kazakhstan, which received over 52 thousand tons of various grain crops.
President of the United States Donald Trump announced the beginning of a large-scale military operation against Iran. As Trump noted, this decision was made in response to information from Israel about missile strikes on the capital of Iran, Tehran, reports the Kazinform agency. An eight-minute video address from Trump appeared on the Truth Social platform. In this address, he emphasized that the operation is being conducted to protect American citizens.
In his recent televised address, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a military operation against Iran. He noted: “Our primary task is to ensure the safety of the American people by eliminating threats posed by the Iranian regime, which is a brutal and ruthless group.”
On February 27, a food fair was held in the Jalal-Abad region, in the Aksy and Toktogul districts, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. At the fair, local residents were offered a variety of products: meat, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and other staple food items at affordable and stable prices. Participation in the trade included farms and dehkan farms, as well as processing enterprises, allowing them to sell
The situation in the Middle East has sharply escalated, turning into a full-scale military confrontation. Israel, together with the USA, has launched a large-scale operation against Iran, which experts are already calling more significant than the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. In the morning, Israel officially announced that it had initiated a "preventive strike," leading to the declaration of a state of emergency across the country: schools and offices are
At the Altai State University, a meeting was held to discuss the plans of the Scientific and Educational Center for Altai Studies and Turkology "Big Altai" for the year 2026. One of the key tasks will be to deepen international cooperation, implement new educational initiatives, and actively engage youth in project activities.
In the village of Semetey, located in the Manas district of the Talas region, a fair dedicated to the sale of socially significant food products and consumer goods took place on February 27 at the "Mail Ake" market. According to information from a Turmush correspondent, local farmers and producers showcased their products, offering vegetables and fruits at reduced prices.
Today, a new online platform based on the tax service was launched, which provides the opportunity to register a business and start its operations remotely. An important part of this initiative is the simplification of the permitting system and the reduction of requirements for entrepreneurs. This was announced on the air of the radio station by Nurbek Umetaliev, head of the entrepreneurship development department of the Business Environment Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy.
- The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council has made a decision to provide a tariff exemption concerning the exemption from import customs duties on certain types of beef cattle (BCE) that will be imported into the EAEU countries in 2026. Import volumes for different countries are: for Armenia – 7,500 tons, for Belarus – 7,500 tons, for Kazakhstan – 5,000 tons, for Kyrgyzstan – 5,000 tons, for Russia – 100,000 tons.
The Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated that the country carried out strikes on Iran to eliminate potential threats. According to him, these are preventive measures, and retaliatory attacks can be expected soon, including the use of missiles and drones. In connection with the escalation of the situation, a state of emergency has been declared in Israel. Citizens are urged to follow the instructions of security services and remain in shelters.
- According to statistics, in January 2026, the country produced industrial products worth 69 billion 831.1 million soms. The Chui region made the largest contribution to the total production volume, releasing goods worth 27,569.7 million soms, with a physical volume index of 128.3%. Additionally, the Issyk-Kul region demonstrated significant results — 15,856.9 million soms (PVI 115.4%), while Bishkek produced 12,744.4 million soms (PVI 115.6%). These regions play a key role in the
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR) reported the detention of the deputy head and the head of the criminal investigation department of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs on suspicion of receiving a bribe.
On February 27, the Secretary of State of Kyrgyzstan, Arslan Koichiev, spoke at an event titled "Youth Dialogue – 2026." This was reported by the presidential administration. The event gathered young professionals from various fields, university students, and active participants in social and political life, as well as a speaker and members of parliament, representatives of government structures.
- From February 16 to 22, 2026, employees of the Ural Interregional Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor conducted ongoing monitoring at the Russian-Kazakh section of the state border of the Russian Federation, specifically at the multilateral automobile checkpoint "Petukhovo," located in the Kurgan region. During joint operations with border guards and customs authorities, 58 vehicles were inspected, which brought nearly 1.1 thousand tons of vegetables and fruits from Kazakhstan into
On February 27, 2026, the National Brand Competition "One Village - One Product" (OVOP) took place in Bishkek. This event marked an important stage for assessing the achievements of regions and showcasing the best products produced under this initiative. According to the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, products from all regions of the country were represented at the competition. A total of 57 product names participated in the competition, each of which was pre-selected at
In his view, these were not just comforting phrases, but a sincere promise At a republican meeting, President Sadyr Japarov reminded everyone of his first words after being elected to office. He noted that he said at the time: "Everything will be fine in Kyrgyzstan, a bright future awaits us. And this is not just words of support, but a sincere promise." The president emphasized that his goal was to do everything possible to stabilize the situation in the country, ensure state
On February 27, a meeting was held at the Bishkek City Hall under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, dedicated to the prevention of offenses among youth with the participation of all interested institutions. During the discussion, measures were considered to strengthen control over ensuring that teenagers are not in public places in the evening and at night without adult supervision. Emphasis was also placed on the need for explanatory work with children and their parents, as
68kg WW - Gulnura Tashtanbekova (KGZ) In the bronze medal match, Tashtanbekova faced Indian athlete Apeksha Patil. In this bout, which ended in a tie 3:3, the victory was awarded to the Kyrgyzstani due to the last scoring action.
68kg WW - Meerim Zhumanazarova (KGZ) At the international tournament MUHAMET MALO–2026 in wrestling, held on February 27 in Tirana (Albania), Kyrgyz wrestler Meerim Zhumanazarova won a silver medal. Meerim competed in the 68 kg category and began her competition in the 1/8 finals. In her first matches, she achieved confident victories over American athletes: first, she defeated Destin Rene with a score of 11:0, and then Solin Nicole Peirce with a result of 10:0, which allowed her to advance to
The head of the rural administration of Kara-Bak, Baktyyar Kozubaev, has decided to resign from his position in the Batken region. According to information provided by the publication Turmush, Kozubaev left of his own accord after working in this position for eight months.
- According to official statistics, in January 2026, the volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan reached 69 billion 831.1 million soms. The physical volume index compared to January 2025 demonstrated a growth of 12.7%, amounting to 112.7%.