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.
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 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
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
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
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
“We need strict and serious leaders right now” Beremet Baryktabasova, head of the Medical Union of Kyrgyzstan, addressed the president of the country regarding the recent dismissal of Health Minister Kanibek Dosmabetov.
Photo from the press service of the Cabinet. On February 24, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev introduced Damirbek Osmonov as the acting Minister of Health. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet. Kasymaliev emphasized that the new minister faces important tasks, including improving the healthcare system, ensuring the accessibility and quality of medical services, as well as implementing modern technologies in management and strengthening the material and technical base of
- At the general meeting of shareholders of OJSC "State Financial Holding" on February 20, 2026, a decision was made regarding the use of temporarily free cash funds of the company. In accordance with decision No. 4, the holding approved investments amounting to 3 billion soms in 3-year government bonds of the Kyrgyz Republic, expecting a yield of 12.86% per annum.
A large fire occurred in an apartment building in Kyzyl-Kiya, resulting in the emergency evacuation of 26 residents. According to information from the regional emergency management agency, on February 23, 2026, a report of a fire in building No. 6 on Stakhanovskaya Street was received by the emergency call service.
On the Kant–Bishkek highway, the driver of a BMW car, who was following an ambulance and creating a dangerous situation on the road, was fined. Previously, the video spread on social media.
On February 24 in Talas, around 3:00 PM, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Umot Moldо and Manas streets. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicles involved were a "Volkswagen Passat" and a "Nissan Patrol." The impact was so strong that the SUV overturned. As a result, both drivers were taken to the hospital by an ambulance crew. Local residents express concern about safety on this stretch of road. "We have counted more than 45 accidents in recent years.
In the Kemin district, a process took place to return an illegally privatized social facility to municipal ownership, according to information provided by the Kemin district prosecutor's office. As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office, it was revealed that the building of a former school in the village of Kashka, located in the city of Orlovka, had been unlawfully transferred to private hands. At the time of the inspection, the educational facility, with a
On the Navy Fleet Alley in the Victory Park of Karakol, a ceremony was held dedicated to the first outstanding sailors of Kyrgyzstan — Nurkemil Jeenaliev and Marat Temirov, who became the first vice-admiral from Central Asia. This event coincided with Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on February 23. In a solemn atmosphere, veterans of the Navy were present, including the chairman of the public organization "Union of Navy Veterans" Edil Osmonov, as well as residents of the
The presentation of Erlis Akunbekov as the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry took place at the central office of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was conducted by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, according to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the
The Acting Minister of Health, Damirbek Osmonov, was introduced to the central apparatus of the Ministry of Health. The ceremony was conducted by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. Kasymaliev emphasized that the ministry faces important tasks, including improving the healthcare system, enhancing the quality and accessibility of medical services, as well
In the Kochkor district, at the Shapak Rysmendeev school, a solemn award ceremony took place, dedicated to the 2nd stage of the Republican Subject Olympiad for the 2025–2026 academic year. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Significant figures attended the event, including the head of the Kochkor district state administration Bayaly Dosaliev, the head of the district education department Mirzata Mambetov, as well as directors and teachers of educational institutions, and students.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree regarding the approval of the "National Program for the Development of Football in Kyrgyzstan for the period from 2026 to 2034." This information has been confirmed by official sources.
On February 23 at 10:00, a garrison assembly organized by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region took place at the S. Ibraimov Square in Tokmok. The event featured a drill review of the staff from the city departments of internal affairs in the region. Among those present were the head of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, Police Colonel K. Abdyrahmanov, his deputies, and the chairman of the Veterans Council of the region. During the drill review, young
A decision has been made in Kyrgyzstan to extend the spring break for schoolchildren. The Ministry of Education reported that the length of the break was revised based on requests and appeals from parents.
Erlis Abakirovich Akunbekov has been appointed as the acting Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. This decision became known through the press service of the president.
In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, Begaly Jarmatov has been appointed as the new head of the rural administration, reports Turmush correspondent. The district mayor, Talai Ishenbekov, introduced the new leader to the team.
The village of Lenin is located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region. Before the reform of administrative-territorial division, the Lenin rural district included such settlements as Lenin, Konstantinovka, and Mykan. After the reform, the rural districts of Grozd, Ak-Döbö, and Lenin were merged into a single rural district called Dostuk. Lyra Akymbaeva, the head of library No. 23, told the correspondent of Turmush about the history of the village. She noted that in 1905, peasants began to
To ensure the stability of constitutional norms, it is considered necessary to have a more complex regulation of the process of amending the constitution, as opposed to ordinary laws. Accordingly, in constitutional law theory, constitutions are divided into three types: soft (or flexible), hard, and super-hard. This was reported by Eduard Mukhamendzhanov. A soft constitution allows for easy amendments and additions to the text. Constitutions of this type are often subject to changes that can
On February 24 of this year, there was an increase in the number of people waiting to obtain driver's licenses at the State Agency for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing ("Unaa") in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, which caused dissatisfaction among citizens. Eyewitnesses reported this to a Turmush correspondent.
Doctors from the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center shared information about the signs and consequences of a stroke. According to medical specialists, this condition can occur suddenly and poses a threat of paralysis as well as life. If any of the symptoms appear, it is essential to seek medical help immediately.
Recent personnel changes by President Sadyr Japarov in the security forces and the announced reforms emphasize that this is not merely about awarding ranks. It represents a political step symbolizing trust and responsibility during significant changes in the state security system.
On February 24, Toraga ZhK Marlen Mamataliyev met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. The press service of the Jogorku Kenesh reported that the meeting discussed the prospects for deepening political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries, including the expansion of inter-parliamentary cooperation. Congratulating the ambassador on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections in Japan, Marlen Mamataliyev expressed the interest of the Jogorku Kenesh
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will become the center of sporting events, which is particularly important for the development of sports and event tourism in the country. A number of significant international events are planned for this year, including the Asian Wrestling Championship and the Central Asian Sailing Championship, which will take place on the picturesque Issyk-Kul Lake. The next World Nomad Games are also expected. This news was announced at a meeting of the board of the State Agency for
Turmush continues to tell the stories of Kyrgyzstanis living, studying, and working abroad. Akbermet Ishenova, originally from Bishkek, is studying at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. She was born in Bishkek in 2005. “For some time, we lived in Japan. In 2009, when I was four years old, my mother enrolled in a master's program, and we moved there. We spent ten years in Saitama Prefecture. My father stayed in Japan, where he has been for 20
The preliminary causes of death of the 17-year-old teenager on the railway tracks connecting Kara-Balta and Kainy have been named. According to information from the state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," the incident occurred on February 23, 2026, at 14:10 on the 3718 km stretch of the Kara-Balta–Kainy line. The train driver was forced to apply emergency braking when he noticed a person on the tracks.
In the capital, Bishkek, competitions in Shotokan karate-do took place on February 21 and 22, with around 450 athletes from various clubs participating. This was reported by the city administration. The competitions included two main karate disciplines:
On February 23, 2026, a ceremony took place in the Jalal-Abad region where servicemen of the country's border service received keys to new apartments. This was reported by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. These apartments were allocated as part of the state program "My Home".
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has given the green light to begin the procedures necessary for signing an Agreement aimed at combating illegal content on the Internet. This was announced on February 24 by representatives of the Commission. The draft Agreement, concerning coordinated methods for countering violations of intellectual property rights online, has already been sent to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for the necessary domestic procedures
In the Alamedin district, unique twin lambs weighing 13 kg have appeared. Nurlan Tentimishov from the village of Archaly, engaged in breeding Arachan sheep, managed to create a worthy herd in just a few months thanks to the support of his friend. Recently, a video capturing the moment of these lambs' birth via surgery became popular online. The farmer shared the lineage of his animals: “The mother of these twins is a descendant of the famous ram Sanderst, and the father is the ram Atilla,
An example of a video generated by Meta's new model, Make-A-Video, which is based on artificial intelligence. The text prompt for creating the video was "a teddy bear painting a portrait." Image: Meta During the study, researchers analyzed how people perceive generated images and why most participants cannot accurately distinguish them from real ones. The focus was on a group of "super-recognizers" — individuals with exceptional abilities to differentiate and remember
A request from a reader was received at the Call Center. In 2023, amendments were made to the Law "On Medical Insurance for Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted in 1999. These amendments concern foreign citizens and their medical insurance on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. All foreigners, including students from the CIS and EAEU, are required to have a mandatory health insurance policy. The cost of the policy for 12 months is 11,900 soms.
The candidacy of Osmonov will be submitted for approval to the Jogorku Kenesh. Damirbek Osmonov has been appointed as the acting Minister of Health, according to information provided by the Presidential Administration. The corresponding decree was signed by the President. 44-year-old Damirbek Osmonov is a native of the city of Osh. He completed his studies at a university in Ankara (Turkey) and then continued his educational career, gaining practical experience in Istanbul. In 2016, he
In the territory of the Batken region, 35 families in difficult life situations have been recorded. The total number of children living in severe social conditions is 121. According to Almazbek Ermat uulu, the head of the inter-district labor, social security, and migration department, home visits continue to identify families and children in crisis situations.
In 2025, there was an increase in funding for the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports by 13%. This was reported by the Deputy Director of the agency, Ulan Kydyrbaev, at a recent board meeting. According to Kydyrbaev, the majority of the budget funds will be allocated for salaries:
As part of the preparation for the VI World Nomad Games scheduled for 2026, the "State Holding for Breeding Horse Industry" has announced its intention to purchase 14 pedigree horses of English and Russian trotting breeds. A total of 32.8 million soms will be allocated for this purpose, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. In addition, as part of the preparations for the games, modernization of stables, sports
At the meeting of the Collegium of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, which was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, the results of the work for 2025 were discussed. The event gathered participants, including members of the collegium, heads of regional administrations, and representatives of the National Olympic Committee, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. In his address, Edil Baisalov noted that the creation of a
In the upper part of the Ayil Okmotu Altyn-Beshik, 62 households are at risk, reports Turmush correspondent. Today, employees of the Emergency Situations Department of the Batken region, together with representatives of local authorities, visited the specified area, where residents were handed warnings.
Today, February 24, during its meeting, the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the report of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan on the current epidemiological situation and measures for the prevention of hepatitis in the country. Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev reported that in 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded 8,555 cases of acute viral hepatitis, while in 2024, the number of cases was 21,195. "Thus, the incidence
The appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the acting Minister of Health has been confirmed by the press service of the presidential administration. It should be noted that this position was previously held by Kanbek Dosmambetov.
In the village of Besh-Korgon, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region, there is an acute problem with educational infrastructure. The local secondary school, built by the efforts of the residents themselves, has been deemed unsafe for life, forcing hundreds of students to seek alternative places for study at a significant distance from home. The construction of this educational institution began in 2003 on the site of an old chimney building, thanks to the initiative of the villagers.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, made new appointments to the cabinet of ministers, temporarily appointing: Erlis Akunbekov to the position of Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Damirbek Osmonov became the Acting Minister of Health.
He is actively involved in the agricultural business. According to information provided by the President's Administration, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Erlis Akunbekov as the acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. Erlis Akunbekov was born on June 10, 1983, in Osh. He received his education at Osh State University and Moscow State University. In his career, he has focused on