A Member of Parliament in Kyrgyzstan Proposed Introducing a Ban on the Import of Bees from Uzbekistan

At the Museum of Fine Arts, an exhibition titled "Roerich: Herald of Beauty. The Master, Son of the Master" will open.

At 3:00 PM on February 26, an exhibition titled "Roerich: Herald of Beauty. The Master, Son of the Master" will open at the Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts, organized by the N.K. Roerich Museum Center. According to reports, this event is dedicated to two significant anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of Nikolai Roerich's Central Asian Expedition and the centenary of Lyudmila Shaposhnikova, the founder of the International Roerich Center located in Moscow.

In the Talas Region, nearly half a billion soms were recovered in corruption cases in 2025

In the Talas region, there is an increase in the indicators of damage compensation to the state for corruption-related crimes. This was reported by Bakyt Kurmanbekov, the senior prosecutor of the Talas regional prosecutor's office, and a justice colonel. According to him, in 2025, the prosecutor's office and law enforcement agencies in the Talas region initiated a total of 86 criminal cases related to corruption and associated official crimes. This figure is twice as high as the data

Residents of the Aravan District complain about poor mobile communication, - deputy

On February 25, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Ulanbek Zhaanbaev raised the issue of the low quality of mobile communication in the high-altitude villages of the Aravan district, located in the Osh region. He noted that the mobile signal is virtually non-existent, which creates serious problems for local residents. In light of this situation, Zhaanbaev urged the Ministry of Digital Development and telecommunications operators to take measures to address this

The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon Discussed Cooperation Issues

During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation in international organizations were also discussed, particularly within the framework of the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The parties expressed mutual interest in expanding economic, trade, and humanitarian ties. The ministers confirmed their readiness to maintain an active dialogue to further strengthen relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Lebanese Republic.

The GNS reminded about the mandatory issuance of fiscal receipts in cafes and restaurants

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasizes that when making payments in public catering establishments, fiscal receipts issued by cash register machines (KKM) must be provided. This was reported by the press service of the STS. Unfortunately, instead of official fiscal receipts, many establishments issue so-called "pre-checks." These are documents listing the ordered dishes, created in accounting software or even screenshots with order information. Such papers are not

The Deputy Expressed Concern About the Condition of Lake Issyk-Kul

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Ulan Primov raised an urgent issue regarding the state of Lake Issyk-Kul, calling it the jewel of Kyrgyzstan. He noted the deterioration of the situation, pointing out that the water level in the lake continues to decline.

In Talas, an Interior Ministry employee was detained for fraud involving a foreign investor

A law enforcement officer in the Talas region has been arrested on charges of fraud involving the funds of a Turkish citizen. This was reported by the State National Security Service of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB). According to the information received, in April 2025, the operational officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, E.M.A., managed to gain the trust of the foreign investor H.K. and received $35,500 from him. He proposed a joint project to the businessman for planting and cultivating valuable

In Bishkek, medical specialists were trained to work with AI

On February 24, the Central Committee of the Trade Union of Health Workers of the Kyrgyz Republic held a training seminar aimed at improving the qualifications of medical workers using artificial intelligence technologies. According to information from the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, the goal of the event was to enhance the professional training of specialists and to implement modern digital solutions in medical institutions. Participants in the training not only gained new

In the Chui Region, owners of idle enterprises gathered — what was discussed

In the Chuy region, a meeting was held under the leadership of the presidential representative Azamat Osmonov with participants representing idle enterprises in the region. During the meeting, mechanisms for resuming the operation of idle capacities were discussed. Issues related to involving unused production facilities in the economic turnover were addressed. It turned out that there are many industrial facilities in the area with developed engineering and transportation systems, as well as

Wanted the Best. The Supreme Court's Decision Against Trump Led to Increased Tariffs for All Countries

European countries emphasize the importance of dialogue with the United States As a result of a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, President Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs to 15% for all countries. This decision followed the recognition by many that the tariffs imposed by his administration were illegal. Trump announced this on February 21 through his page on the social network Truth Social. He stated: "I am immediately increasing tariffs from 10% to 15% for all

FIFA President Confident in the Safety of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico After the Elimination of a Drug Cartel Leader

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared his thoughts on the current situation in Mexico, where the 2026 World Cup will take place. Recently, the country has seen armed conflicts, raising concerns about the safety of the upcoming tournament. According to Infantino, "the situation has stabilized, and everything is under control. We are confident that the championship will proceed without incidents," as reported by the Spanish publication AS. The recent elimination of Nemesio Oseguera

Life in the Regions: A Young Teacher with a Rare Name from Balıkçı Made it to the Top 25 Educators in the Country

A resident of the city of Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul region with an unusual name, Zubarzhad, dreamed of becoming an English teacher since childhood. Zubarzhad Jalilova was born in 1998 in the village of Ottuk in the Naryn district of the Naryn region. "My father named me that. He always read a lot and wanted to give an unusual name to his newborn daughter, one that sounded similar to the name of my elder sister. If you look it up on the internet, this name is of Arabic origin and means

From 9 to 13 Years in Prison. The Ex-Deputy Attorney General and Six Other Defendants Sentenced

According to information provided by Kaktus.media, on December 31 of this year, the Chuy Regional Court issued a verdict for seven defendants in the case. They were found guilty on several charges, including "Mass Riots," "Creation of an Organized Group or Participation in It," "Financing Organized Groups and Criminal Communities," as well as "Violent Seizure of Power." Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that Kuban Adyl uulu was the

The Mayor of the city of Shopokov, Radju Noruzbaev, has resigned.

The mayor of Shopokov in the Sokuluk district, Radju Noruzbaev, has voluntarily resigned from his position. According to information provided by Turmush, he submitted his resignation on February 24. The city hall reports that Abdimitaliп уулу Abdinasiр, who holds the position of head of the apparatus, has been appointed as the acting mayor.

Former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic Became a Deputy

Jailobai Nyshanov has also joined the parliament. Today, at the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, newly elected deputies Raimberdi Duyshenbiev and Jailobai Nyshanov officially took the oath and began their duties as parliamentarians. It is worth noting that Raimberdi Duyshenbiev served as the head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan from 2016 to 2020. Earlier, the Central Election Commission handed over the mandates to Duyshenbiev from the multi-mandate constituency No. 14 and

In the city of Kant, a raid was conducted to identify violations involving vehicles.

On February 25, the mayor of the city of Kant, together with representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, conducted an on-site inspection in the municipality. This information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.

Traditions Under Threat. A Unified Register of Cultural Heritage Proposed in the Kyrgyz Republic

On February 24 in Bishkek, a forum titled "ART DIALOG 2026" took place, focusing on the issues of preserving historical, cultural, and intangible heritage. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was attended by State Secretary Arslan Koichiev and gathered representatives from various government structures, cultural figures, historians, art critics, as well as museum and library staff and members of the

Traditions Under Threat. In the Kyrgyz Republic, a Proposal is Made to Create a Unified Register of Cultural Heritage

On February 24, a meeting titled "ART DIALOG 2026" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, aimed at discussing issues related to the preservation of the historical, cultural, and intangible heritage of the country. This event was organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting was attended by State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, as well as representatives from various government structures, historians,

The village administration of Kyzyl-Suu gifted police officers a service vehicle.

In Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, the local ayil okmotu handed over a second service vehicle to law enforcement officers. According to information provided by the head of the ayil okmotu, Alisher Nurbek uulu, a service vehicle, a "Toyota Camry XV40," had previously been handed over to the district inspector of the village of Kyzyl-Suu. This initiative is part of efforts to improve public safety and create the necessary conditions for police

Residents of the social town in the Moscow district request clarifications on electricity billing

Residents of the social town in the village of Petrovka, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region, expressed dissatisfaction regarding inflated electricity bills. The village of Petrovka serves as the administrative center of the Tört-Gül rural district. In the social town built here in 2017, 20 families reside. Last week, during a meeting with the presidential representative in the region, Azamat Osmonov, a resident of the town, single mother Aida Chodueva, raised the issue of what

GNS: When calculating in catering establishments, visitors are required to be issued a cash register receipt.

It is important to note that such actions by unscrupulous businessmen may indicate attempts to hide their real income and avoid paying taxes. When processing payments, waiters and cashiers must:

In the city of Uzgen, work is being carried out to prevent the threat of mudflows.

In Uzgen, located in the Osh region, activities aimed at preventing the threat of mudflows are actively being implemented. Information about this was provided by the city administration, stating that from February 20 to 24, work was carried out to clean irrigation channels.

In Talas, an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic was detained for the illegal acquisition of funds from a citizen of Turkey.

It became known that in October 2025, an investor filed a complaint with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding fraud; however, the investigative authorities, without conducting a proper investigation with his participation, decided to refuse to initiate a criminal case in the interests of E.M.A. On January 27, 2026, the citizen of Turkey again filed a complaint with the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result, the prosecutor's

Traffic is open on the passes of Kyrgyzstan

As of February 25, at 09:30, traffic on the passes of Kyrgyzstan is open and proceeding without delays. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the ministry, the road services under their control continue to carry out work aimed at ensuring safe passage. Currently, the roadway is being cleared and treated with inert materials.

Five Prize Places at the International Tournament: How Wrestlers from Naryn Train in the Building of a Former Kindergarten

Kamchy Tolopaldy uulu, an athlete from the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, was awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of the Ala-Bugin Rural District." Aynura Medetova, head of the social and economic development department of the Ala-Bugin rural administration, reported that in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on February 23, the athlete was presented with a cash prize of 30,000 soms, as well as the honorary title. Additionally, wrestlers who took prize

Former Vice Mayor of Bazar-Korgon Appointed to a New Position

Nurbek Ashymov has been appointed head of the rural administration of the village area named after Dooronbek Sadybai in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. This is the largest rural area in the district, with a population approaching 50,000.

The Cabinet approved the procedure for conducting state quarantine phytosanitary control

- The resolution "On Additional Measures to Ensure Quarantine Phytosanitary Safety" dated February 16, 2024, No. 66 has been amended, signed by the Cabinet of Ministers on February 5, 2026. A new subparagraph in the document establishes the "Procedure for Conducting State Quarantine Phytosanitary Control (Supervision)" (Appendix 5).

Folk Legends: A Village in Kyrgyzstan Whose Name is Associated with Dwarfs

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjai district, there is a village with a unique name — Shybyran, which is part of the rural district of Moldо Niyaz. This settlement is located about 10 kilometers south of the Osh—Batken—Razakov road, amidst picturesque mountains.

Deputy Bekeshev proposed to replace the strict school uniform with smart casual.

At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev put forward an initiative to change school uniforms to something more comfortable and modern. According to Bekeshev, it is necessary to rethink the concept of dress code, viewing it through the lens of historical context.

The heads of two housing committees have resigned from their positions.

At the parliament meeting on February 25, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev announced that two chairpersons had resigned. They are Bolotbek Borbiev, who headed the Committee on Judicial and Legal Affairs, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and Counteracting Corruption, and Gulsunkhan Junushalieva, head of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues. Mamataliyev proposed to include in the agenda the issue of electing new chairpersons for these committees.

"My Mom's Bread": Residents of Ala-Buka Supported Soldiers with Homemade Pastries

In the Jalal-Abad region, in Ala-Buka, the event "My Mom's Bread" took place. The head of the district's social affairs sector, Gulnaz Kurmanbaeva, shared information about the event. According to her, the event has been held for 15 years. "Every year before Defender of the Fatherland Day, we organize 'My Mom's Bread' [‘Апамдын наны’]. This has become our tradition. More than 50 women from the district council participate in the organization. On

At the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station, work is underway for the dismantling of hydro unit No. 2 and the supply of equipment.

Currently, the dismantling of hydro unit No. 2 is being carried out as the first stage of the station's equipment upgrade, involving 19 specialists. The main tasks include: • Transporting the dismantled units to the warehouse for further inspection and disposal.

Exchange rates for today

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated exchange rates for the som as of today, February 25. According to information from the regulator:

In Tokyo, the "flying car" was tested for the first time

In Tokyo, the Japanese company SkyDrive successfully conducted tests of its "flying car," as reported by Kazinform citing Kyodo. The flight demonstration took place in collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu. This was the first such experience in the Japanese capital.

The parliamentary group "Ata-Zhurt" has been renamed to "El Umutu – Ata-Zhurt"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the leader of the parliamentary group Dastan Jumabekov announced the renaming of the group 'Ata-Zhurt' to 'El umutu – Ata-Zhurt'. In addition, he also reported the inclusion of newly elected deputy Talaybek Sarybashov in the group.

Parking near Ayu Grand will become municipal

The area around the Ayu Grand shopping center is set to undergo improvements and the establishment of a municipal parking lot. This information was announced at the Bishkek city hall. By the order of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, on February 24, the director of the Municipal Enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," Bakai Asylbek uulu, visited the parking area on Isakeyeva Street to address the situation on-site.

"Sayakat" and "Dostuk" are set for a major transformation - what the project entails

The capital repair of the tourist complex "Sayakat" and the hotel complex "Dostuk" continues in Bishkek. This was reported by the Directorate for the Management of Sanatorium-Resort, Health and Tourist Facilities under the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. This project involves a complete modernization of the infrastructure and engineering systems, as well as attracting significant investments. This will significantly increase rental income to the budget,

Deputies Nyshanov and Duishenbiev took the oath in the Jogorku Kenesh

The oath-taking ceremony for deputies Jaiylobai Nyshanov and Rayimberdi Duyshenbiev took place in the Jogorku Kenesh. It is worth noting that Jaiylobai Nyshanov took the place of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who declined the mandate for personal reasons.

A Freezing Complex Will Be Built in the Chui Region

A modern freezing complex will begin construction in the village of Ak-Suu, Chuy region. This was reported by the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF). Funding for the new project became possible thanks to an agreement signed between the RKDF and one of the leading domestic exporters of agricultural products — OsOO "Kyrgyzcentroproduct". The fund's investments will be used to build the new freezing complex.

The Mayor of Bishkek Inspected the Capital's Infrastructure and Issued Instructions for Improvement

On February 24, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an on-site inspection of the capital together with the heads of city services, paying attention to various infrastructure facilities. The first item on the inspection agenda was the improvement of the area adjacent to the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium. The mayor instructed the relevant services to prepare a project for the reconstruction of access roads and the installation of engineering communications.

Part of the "Al Bukhari" cafe is being dismantled on Tynaliyev Street

In Bishkek, on Tynaliyev Street, work has begun on the dismantling of part of the café "Al Bukhari". According to representatives of the city administration, the basis for this was a decision by the commission regarding the provision of land plots. The lease agreement was terminated, which became the reason for the dismantling work.

The "Ata-Jurt" Deputy Group Changed Its Name

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 25, Dastan Jumabekov, the leader of the "Ata-Jurt" group, announced the new name of the political union — "El Umutu Ata-Jurt". During his speech, he also noted that a new deputy named Talaybek Sarybashov had joined the group.

In the area of 12th Microdistrict of Bishkek, the extension of the "Oriental" cafe is being dismantled.

The Department for Land Use Control of the Bishkek City Hall issued a notification regarding the need for the voluntary dismantling of the extension that was built for the café LLC "Oriental" at 45 Karalaeva Street. According to the city hall, the main structure of the café is located on private land; however, the extension was constructed on municipal territory, which is outside of private ownership, and did not have the necessary permits. The dimensions of this structure are 9

The Cabinet prohibited the export of catalysts and precious metals for another six months

The government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to keep strategic resources within the country. The government of Kyrgyzstan has imposed a temporary ban on the export of used catalysts and waste containing precious metals. This decision is aimed at combating the illegal export of valuable resources and protecting strategic raw materials within the state. According to the adopted decree, the export of the following materials will be prohibited for six months: - used catalysts; - slags, ashes, and

Zheenbek Kulubaev will make a working visit to the United Kingdom

From February 25 to 26, 2026, Zheenbek Kulubaev, who holds the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit the United Kingdom. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the first meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asia and the United Kingdom. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bilateral negotiations are planned with Yvette Cooper, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, as well as with

Due to heavy rains in Brazil, 30 people have died

Photo CNN Brasil. Consequences of the flooding in Brazil At least 30 people have become victims of heavy rains that have hit Brazil. The natural disaster affected the state of Minas Gerais, where flooding and landslides are reported, according to information from CNN Brasil. According to the source, 13 people were rescued from collapsed structures. A total of 208 victims have been saved. 39 people are listed as missing, and 440 Brazilians have been left homeless — authorities have promised to

Kyrgyzstan organized a diplomatic reception in Geneva

On February 24, in Geneva, as part of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, a diplomatic reception was held, organized by the Kyrgyz side. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. In his welcoming speech, Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev emphasized the importance of Geneva as one of the world's centers of diplomacy. He noted that in the context of growing conflicts, humanitarian crises, and climate threats, the UN Human Rights Council