Temporarily, on March 3 and 4, the supply of drinking water will be stopped in a number of areas in Bishkek. According to information from the city hall, the shutdowns will affect residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities.
During unscheduled inspections conducted on February 27 in preschool institutions in Bishkek, serious financial violations were identified. The inspection was led by Deputy Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva, who visited kindergartens No. 70 and No. 111. According to information received from the relevant authorities, instances of financial discipline violations were discovered during the inspection.
Over the past week, significant personnel changes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Changes in the government. Erlist Akunbekov has become the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. His responsibilities will include overseeing water policy, supporting farmers, and developing the processing sector.
- On February 27, a republican meeting took place in Bishkek with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. At the meeting, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, presented a report on the results of work in the fields of economy and finance for the year 2025.
The excursion allowed the delegation to familiarize themselves with the operation of the plant, including the technological cycle of waste processing, measures to ensure environmental safety, and innovative technologies used in the production process. Participants received comprehensive information about the plant's design capacity, waste disposal system, and the volumes of electricity generated as a result of processing. It is important to note that Bishkek has been facing serious
During the meeting, participants discussed the need to strengthen control over teenagers who may be in public places without adult supervision, especially during the evening and night hours. The topic of preventive work with children and their parents was also raised, as well as the responsibility of catering establishments where minors may be present and ask for money. Furthermore, emphasis was placed on checking various establishments, and in case of violations, measures will be taken in
The process of verifying the connections of Kazakh officials with financier Jeffrey Epstein began even before Askat Rakhimzhanov's appeal to the Prosecutor General's Office. Berik Asylov emphasized that the prosecutor's office had already conducted an analysis of this situation, as reported by Exclusive.kz.
According to CNN, the Trump administration's decision resulted from a conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon, which could significantly impact the future use of artificial intelligence technologies. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset subsequently noted on platform X that Anthropic would be considered a "supply chain risk," which typically refers to companies that may be linked to foreign adversaries. This conflict reached its peak on Tuesday when a meeting took place at the
In a study covering data from 120 years (from 1901 to 2020), scientists presented the occurrence of drought as an interconnected event worldwide. If two distant locations experienced a simultaneous deficit of precipitation, they were classified as "synchronized." The main factor slowing the spread of drought turned out to be ocean surface temperature patterns, including El Niño (ENSO). These cycles create a kind of "patchwork quilt" of regional climate responses: while
The President of Kyrgyzstan has made the decision to dismiss the mayors of two districts. Kanat Tabaldiev, according to the official statement, is no longer the mayor of the Kara-Suu district in the Osh region.
At the international wrestling tournament MUHAMET MALO–2026, held on February 27 in Albania, Kyrgyz athlete Gulnura Tashtanbekova won a bronze medal. This was reported on the website of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. Tashtanbekova competed in the weight category up to 65 kg. In her first match, she lost to Russian wrestler Alina Kasabieva, but did not give up and continued to fight for medals through the consolation matches.
At the international ranking tournament in wrestling MUHAMET MALO–2026, which took place on February 27 in Tirana (Albania), Kyrgyz athlete Meerim Jumaanazarova won a silver medal. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The athlete competed in the weight category up to 68 kg and began her journey in the tournament from the 1/8 finals. In her first matches, she confidently secured victories over two representatives from the USA: Destin Rene
On February 27, an excursion was held at the eco-technological plant in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, which converts solid household waste (SHW) into electricity. This event was organized for the authorized representatives of the president, akims, and city mayors, as reported by the city hall. The Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev conducted the tour, familiarizing participants with modern technologies used in waste recycling and electricity generation.
- On February 23, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 127, which introduces a temporary regulation on the procedure and conditions for conducting electronic auctions for the right to use subsoil resources. This measure is aimed at minimizing corruption risks associated with the conduct of auctions for the use of subsoil resources.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on recent reports regarding the detention of citizen A.M. on the territory of the United States. According to information provided by the foreign policy agency, the Kyrgyz citizen is currently at the "Eloy Detention Center," located in Arizona, under the control of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
At the meeting held on February 27, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mederbek Satyiev, summarized the work of the courts in the Osh region for the year 2025. The event was also attended by Supreme Court judges, including Bolotbek Batyraliev, Lepes Temirbekov, Bakyt Usubaliev, Kumushbek Joomartov, and Bolotbek Akmatov, as well as the advisor to the chairman, Ruslan Myrzalimov, the director of the Judicial Department, Bakyt Kurmanaliev, the director of the Higher School
With the arrival of warm weather, the season for active use of electric scooters, bicycles, and short-term rentals has officially begun in Bishkek. In this regard, the city hall, under the leadership of Ilyas Kolopov, held an urgent meeting with representatives of kicksharing companies operating in the capital.
In Kyrgyzstan, a decrease in the number of offenders has been recorded in 2024. This is reported in the data from the National Statistical Committee of the KR based on information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the KR.
Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0), a fighter from Kyrgyzstan, made a statement regarding his opponent, with whom he will meet in the Japanese league RIZIN. The Kyrgyzstani will step into the ring at the RIZIN FF – LANDMARK VOL. 13 tournament, which will take place on April 12 in Fukuoka. His opponent will be Yuto Kubo from Japan (5-2-1).
On February 26, parliament deputies registered a draft law that proposes to reduce the number of members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums. According to the initiators, this change will enhance the efficiency of the commission's work. Studying international practices shows that the number of electoral bodies varies depending on their powers, the area of the territory, and the population size. The experience of other countries indicates that the number of members does
The State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing has shared information on how to acquire a certified vehicle number. The first step is to create a personal account on the website nomer.srs.kg. This will allow you to participate in auctions for numbers, which can be of two types:
The President has signed the relevant decree The decision was made by the President to relieve Manas Murataliev, the Akim of the Toguz-Torou District of the Jalal-Abad Region, and Kanat Tabaldiev, the Akim of the Kara-Suu District of the Osh Region, from their positions. The official statement indicates that both Akims submitted their resignations voluntarily. photo www
Members of parliament have initiated a bill that proposes to reduce the number of members of the Central Election Commission. This project was officially registered for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh on February 26. The authors of the bill are confident that reducing the number of commission members will enhance its efficiency.
According to information from the official statement, Manas Murataliev has been relieved of his duties as akim of the Toguz-Toro district, located in the Jalal-Abad region. This decision was made by the order of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov.
According to the information contained in the submitted statement, he has been relieved of his duties as Akim of the Kara-Suu District in the Osh region. The order for his dismissal was signed by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov.
According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of the capital continue to send complaints about puddles formed after the rains and are asking for measures to improve the drainage system. Earlier, a resident of Ankara Street contacted the editorial office with a similar problem. ***- On the new road where the Jibek Jolu Avenue intersects with Pakhomenko Street, huge puddles have formed that can almost be called a lake.
President Sadyr Japarov has decided to dismiss the akims of two districts. According to information provided by the president's administration, the akim of the Kara-Suu district in the Osh region, Kanat Tabaldiev, and the akim of the Toguz-Toro district in the Jalal-Abad region, Manas Murataliev, have been relieved of their positions. Both officials submitted their resignation letters voluntarily.
Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov spoke at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo," where he shared information about significant changes in the healthcare sector over the past four years. He noted that the consolidated healthcare budget increased from 26.3 billion soms in 2021 to 51.9 billion soms in 2025, which represents a doubling of funding.
In 2025, the government of Kyrgyzstan implemented a number of initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of citizens, reforming the labor market, and strengthening social security. At a national meeting in "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov announced important changes regarding labor legislation. In particular, an updated labor code was adopted, which introduced new forms of employment, such as remote and mixed work. Quotas were also established for people
The military prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into a corruption case involving employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The suspect — Zh.E.Z., former head of the GKNB department in Bishkek, is accused of organizing a corruption group that included both agency employees and civilians engaged in personal enrichment. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the initiated criminal case under Article 336 part
Turmush — On February 26, a meeting was held at the prosecutor's office in the city of Balakchy with representatives of local businesses. The main goal of the event was to clarify the provisions of the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 18 dated January 28, 2026. Participants from small and medium-sized businesses gathered at the meeting to receive information about the new rules. The decree introduces a temporary moratorium on unscheduled tax audits, which will be in
On February 27, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, where Deputy Minister Temirbek Erkinov met with the Ambassador of Pakistan, Altamash Wazir Khan. The meeting focused on key issues related to cooperation in the field of healthcare and medical education. The improvement of the quality of training for Pakistani students in medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan was a central topic of discussion.
In the city of Osh, public hearings were held on the draft budget for 2026, attended by the first deputy mayor, the chairman of the Osh city council, as well as heads of various departments and residents of the city. According to the draft budget, a significant increase in subsidies for a number of municipal enterprises funded from the city budget is anticipated.
At the republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo" under the leadership of Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, the results of 2025 in the fields of culture, sports, tourism, and youth policy were summarized. Edil Baisalov noted that in the past year, 851 million soms were allocated for the improvement of the material and technical base of cultural institutions. In addition, revenues from paid services of theaters and entertainment institutions reached a record
On February 27, a competition titled "Preparation of Youth for Military Service" was held at military unit No. 7706 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day. Turmush correspondent reports that the event was attended not only by students but also by representatives of the city administration.
- The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation has planned to conduct an inventory of regulatory legal acts related to entrepreneurship for the period from 2020 to 2025. This initiative is reflected in the draft action plan for the implementation of the Program for Supporting and Developing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) until 2030. It is expected that the inventory will be carried out in the fourth quarter of 2026.
According to information presented at a republican meeting by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov, 76 new schools were built in 2025, and 41 educational institutions underwent major renovations. The deputy chairman reported that these construction projects allowed for the creation of 17,000 additional places for students.
The city of Osh held public hearings where the budget project for 2026 was presented. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The chairman of the parliamentary commission on budget, economy, and industry, Kushbak Shaiev, presented the details of the budget, which will amount to 5 billion 205 million 536 thousand 400 soms. This is 1 billion 780 million 222 thousand 600 soms more than in 2025.
At kindergarten No. 16 in the city of Karakol, cases of chickenpox have been registered, leading to the closure of two groups for quarantine by the decision of health authorities. The information was provided by the parents of the children. According to the Karakol Inter-District Center for Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance, from February 27 to March 6, 2026, chickenpox was diagnosed in 8–10 children attending the middle and senior age groups. In this regard, the
In Bishkek, officers from the Drug Control Service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate have stopped a case of illegal drug trafficking. Operatives of the Drug Control Service received important information and successfully acted on it. During a special operation, an 18-year-old citizen, D.G., voluntarily handed over a syringe containing a liquid with a characteristic smell of hashish oil, weighing 12.98 grams. An examination confirmed that the seized substance is cannabis oil, with a net
The court proceedings are taking place at the Almalinsky District Court in Almaty, where the defendants are Kaysar Ozbek, Talgat Ashirov, Askar Nurmagan, Abduali Tagai, and Duysenbek Zhakashov. All of them were arrested in June 2025 and have since been held in the detention center of the National Security Committee. The trial began in early February and is being conducted under a veil of secrecy. At the hearing on February 25, Talgat Ashirov reportedly felt unwell, according to lawyer Zhanar
The third stage of the republican subject olympiad has started in the Issyk-Kul region. 185 students who took 1st and 2nd places in the previous stages are participating in the olympiad, which features 17 subjects.
The employees of the Main Department for Combating Smuggling of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan discovered cases of inaccurate declaration of vehicles imported from China. The violations consisted of submitting false data regarding the year of manufacture of the vehicles, which affected the level of customs duties paid.
Kyrgyzstan's international reserves have exceeded 10 billion US dollars for the first time in history. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov at a republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo". The head of state emphasized that the financial stability of the country has significantly improved in recent years. "These reserves are a strategic resource that ensures macroeconomic stability, strengthens the national currency, and instills confidence in the future," he
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov, in 2025, the number of children enrolled in preschool education reached 320,013, which is 51% of the total number of children aged 3–5 years in 2,344 kindergartens across the republic. Of the total number of kindergartens, 490 are private, and compared to the previous year, their number has increased by 347.
The management of Netflix explained its refusal to raise the bid by stating that the deal under the proposed terms is no longer financially beneficial for them. Control over Warner Bros., as well as its films and media platforms, could significantly change the media industry. Last December, Warner Bros. agreed to a proposal from Netflix for a partial acquisition of its assets in a deal worth about $82 billion, including debt.
In the Uzgen district, since the beginning of 2026, six kindergartens have received fines totaling 30,000 soms. This information was provided by the inter-district center for disease prevention and state sanitary-epidemiological supervision.
The negotiations between the official delegations of the Kyrgyz Republic and Romania took place in Bucharest from February 23 to 26, 2026, with the aim of concluding an Agreement on the elimination of double taxation of income and the prevention of tax evasion. This information was provided by the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meetings, the parties carefully analyzed the draft agreement and, as a result, reached a principled agreement on its text.