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By the end of 2025, the total area of vineyards increased by 8.5% compared to 2024.

- In 2025, the total area of vineyards reached 2870 hectares, which is an increase of 225 hectares, or 8.5%, compared to the previous year. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's data, the gross grape harvest amounted to 5990.1 tons, which is 1% more than in 2024. The average yield was 20.5 centners per hectare.

17.02.2026, 16:39
In Bishkek, sex workers were fined 600,000 soms
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In Bishkek, sex workers were fined 600,000 soms

Last weekend, an operation called "Den" was held in Bishkek, initiated to identify and eliminate instances of the provision of intimate services. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. As a result of the operational activities, more than 70 individuals engaged in intimate activities were detained and taken to law enforcement agencies for preventive work and explanations.

17.02.2026, 16:29
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In the Kadamjay District, the court changed the measure of restraint for a man detained in a case involving the possession of a substance with a specific odor.

The Kadamjay District Court has decided to change the measure of restraint for 47-year-old resident K.M., who was detained in connection with a case of drug possession. The case was initiated under Article 283 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogs without the intent to sell."

17.02.2026, 16:08
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The GNS reminded who and by what date must submit the unified tax declaration

According to information from the press service of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, legal entities, as well as state and municipal officials, must submit a unified tax declaration by April 1. The mandatory filers of the declaration include: domestic companies, excluding budget organizations and those that do not have tax obligations for property tax; foreign organizations with a permanent representation in the territory of Kyrgyzstan; state and municipal officials; members of the Council

17.02.2026, 16:08
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World Wrestling Champion from Japan Attended Kyrgyz Wedding and Won $100 in a Contest. Video

Yosinosuke Aoyagi, the reigning world champion in freestyle wrestling from Japan, visited Kyrgyzstan and spent several days there. He participated in the SUPER 4 WRESTLING tournament, which took place in Bishkek on February 13. In the lead-up to the tournament, Aoyagi conducted a master class at the Izabekov Wrestling Academy and then became an honored guest at the wedding of Kyrgyzstan national team member Mukhammed Abdulaev.

17.02.2026, 16:06
In the Toktogul District, a case of illegal catching of chukars has been identified.
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In the Toktogul District, a case of illegal catching of chukars has been identified.

Inspectors from the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Jalal-Abad region conducted an operational investigation, during which a case of illegal hunting was recorded. Based on information received from citizens, activities were organized on the same day, and a request was sent to the Toktogul District Internal Affairs Department to identify the offenders.

17.02.2026, 16:03
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By April 1, legal entities and government officials must submit a unified tax declaration

The State Tax Service reminds that the deadline for submitting the unified tax declaration for legal entities, as well as for state and municipal employees, is April 1. According to information from the STS, the following categories must fill out and submit the declaration: – enterprises registered in the country, except for those funded from the budget and having no tax liabilities for property tax for the reporting period;

17.02.2026, 16:01
In Kyrgyzstan, 11 more Rest Points are planned to be built by 2030
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In Kyrgyzstan, 11 more Rest Points are planned to be built by 2030

In Kyrgyzstan, the creation of 11 new Rest Points is planned by 2030. The Director of the Tourism Department, Erdenet Kasymov, announced this during the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. Currently, there are 18 Rest Points operating in the country, intended for the rest of tourists, as well as five tourist information centers, all of which are located in the Issyk-Kul region. In the coming months, it is planned to open three more tourist information centers

17.02.2026, 15:55
Educated People are the Main Wealth of the State. In 2025, 16 Schools Opened in the Osh Region
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Educated People are the Main Wealth of the State. In 2025, 16 Schools Opened in the Osh Region

In 2025, 16 new educational institutions were opened in the Osh region. This was announced by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev at a ceremonial event held in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. During his speech, Kasymaliev noted that the main wealth of the state is an educated people. He emphasized: "In the modern world, knowledge governs, not force. As you know, one of the key directions of President Sadyr Japarov's policy is to improve the quality of education and

17.02.2026, 15:51
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In Osh Region, 1 city and 5 rural administrations have ceased to be subsidized.

In the Osh region, in 2025, one city and 5 rural municipalities exited the subsidy program. This was announced at a meeting on the results of the socio-economic development of the region. According to the presidential representative's office in the region, on February 17, a collegial meeting was held to summarize the socio-economic development of the Osh region for 2025 and to set priority tasks for 2026. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek

17.02.2026, 15:50
Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ends in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained
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Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ends in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained

An incident occurred in the Chui region involving two young men who were detained for participating in a knife fight. According to the information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, at midnight on February 14, 2026, three individuals, while intoxicated, arrived in the village of Petrovka from Bishkek. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his acquaintances, which led to a verbal altercation that soon escalated into a physical confrontation. During the

17.02.2026, 15:46
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan on purges within its ranks: Attempts to artificially create an image of conflict between agencies are of a destructive nature
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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan on purges within its ranks: Attempts to artificially create an image of conflict between agencies are of a destructive nature

The events were carried out in compliance with all procedural norms and in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The leadership of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic was timely informed about the ongoing actions. As a result of the conducted inspection, important personnel decisions were made. Employees who violated the law were dismissed and excluded from the national security agencies. Materials regarding the established facts have been

17.02.2026, 15:43
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GKNB Leadership: Personnel Rotations Continue

The president signed a decree on changes According to the president's decree, the deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Timur Shabdanbekov has been dismissed. He has been replaced by Akylbek Namazov. It is worth reminding that on February 10 of this year, President Sadyr Japarov also dismissed the chairman of the SCNS Kamchybek Tashiev and three of his deputies. In addition, the Border Service and the State Guard Service were separated from the structure of

17.02.2026, 15:41
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Kyrgyzstan Has the Highest Growth Rate in Egg Production in the EAEU

- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated one of the highest growth rates in the livestock sector among the EAEU states, which was made possible by a significant increase in egg production. According to preliminary data from the Eurasian Economic Commission, the volume of livestock and poultry production for slaughter in the country amounted to 476.1 thousand tons, which is 3.6% higher than the figures for the previous year. This growth significantly outpaces the average rates in the EAEU, where the

17.02.2026, 15:38
The State National Security Committee refuted rumors of a confrontation between law enforcement agencies amid inspections of former employees.
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The State National Security Committee refuted rumors of a confrontation between law enforcement agencies amid inspections of former employees.

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) has refuted information about an alleged conflict between various law enforcement agencies amid ongoing checks of former employees. The press service of the agency stated that some false reports are deliberately created to create the impression of a confrontation between departments. However, they said this does not reflect reality and is aimed at undermining trust in state structures.

17.02.2026, 15:29
Breeding livestock will help reduce pasture degradation in Kyrgyzstan — Ministry of Agriculture
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Breeding livestock will help reduce pasture degradation in Kyrgyzstan — Ministry of Agriculture

During the broadcast of the program Ala-Too Live, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, emphasized that in the fight against pasture degradation, it is more important to improve the quality of livestock rather than increase their quantity. This issue has become a relevant topic for the upcoming agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026". According to the representative of the Ministry of

17.02.2026, 15:21
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The table tennis championship among youth took place in Karakol.

In the city of Karakol, a championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in table tennis for youth was held at the physical culture and health complex, covering age categories U-11, U-15, and U-19. About 250 young athletes participated in the competition, representing the capital Bishkek and several regions, including Chui, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, Talas, Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad. The main goal of this competition was to form the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in table tennis.

17.02.2026, 15:20
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The Bishkek-Osh Road is Closed for Traffic — Snow Avalanches Have Occurred

The section of the Bishkek-Osh highway has been blocked by snow avalanches, leading to temporary travel restrictions. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, on February 17, 2026, at approximately 12:10, avalanches occurred in two sections of the Chychkan gorge on the Bishkek-Osh highway. As a result, restrictions have been implemented for all vehicles at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral".

17.02.2026, 15:20
A new school building for 275 students has been opened in the Uzgen District
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A new school building for 275 students has been opened in the Uzgen District

As part of his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, attended the opening of a new school in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. According to information provided by the government, the new educational institution, which accommodates 275 students, is equipped with modern classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, and the necessary conditions for learning.

17.02.2026, 15:09
The Bishkek-Osh Road is Temporarily Closed
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The Bishkek-Osh Road is Temporarily Closed

Currently, specialists from the road maintenance enterprise No. 23 are working on clearing the road using specialized equipment. The clearing is ongoing actively. Additional information will be provided later, reports the Ministry of Transport.

17.02.2026, 15:03
GKNB: There are provocations aimed at creating confrontation between law enforcement agencies
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GKNB: There are provocations aimed at creating confrontation between law enforcement agencies

The special service emphasized the importance of complying with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the existence of information leaks that create the impression of a conflict between various law enforcement agencies. This information was announced by the GKNB press service. As stated in the message, in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Military Prosecutor's Office, together with the

17.02.2026, 15:03
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In Jalal-Abad, a wanted person for drug-related crime has been detained

On February 17, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of an individual who was wanted. According to the investigation, citizen M.D.A., born in 1989, had been engaged in the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances since 2025 and was hiding from law enforcement authorities. As a result, he was declared wanted.

17.02.2026, 15:01
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Life in the Regions: Beishen Sarakeev Talks About the Kyrgyz Drink That Improves Digestion During Feasts with Beshbarmak

"Ak serke" is a traditional Kyrgyz drink that aids digestion after hearty feasts, especially with beshbarmak. According to legend, the drink was created by an aksakal who, wishing to save his daughter-in-law from embarrassment due to overly salted shorpo, suggested adding kumys to it. Thus, "ak serke" was born—a combination of salty broth and sour kumys (or other fermented dairy products), giving it a unique taste and promoting better food absorption.

17.02.2026, 14:58
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The road infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan lags behind modern requirements for axle load, - former minister Kalilov

- Former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov stated on a radio program that the road infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan does not meet current requirements for axle load and does not comply with the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. He noted that when Kyrgyzstan joined the EEU, the participants of the agreement agreed on the necessity of aligning national standards with the unified requirements of the union, especially in the area of axle load for vehicles. Kalilov also reminded

17.02.2026, 14:57
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The head of the cabinet rated the work of the Osh region for the past year as a three. What did not satisfy him?

In 2025, the Osh region received 8 billion 543 million soms from the government under the capital investment program, of which 8.1 billion soms were fully utilized. These funds were allocated to 357 projects, as reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev at the meeting of the president's representative office in the region. According to the head of the cabinet, 3.7 billion soms were allocated for 242 social facilities, including the construction and renovation of 133 schools, 57 kindergartens, 17

17.02.2026, 14:50
Mayor of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev is leaving his position
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Mayor of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev is leaving his position

A press conference with the official is expected soon Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, has decided to resign from his position. This was reported by sources from Vesti.kg. A press conference will be held shortly, during which the official will answer important questions that have accumulated during his tenure. Photo www

17.02.2026, 14:46
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A New School Built in Uzgen District for 152 Million Soms

The opening ceremony of the new educational institution took place during Kasymaliyev's working trip to the Osh region. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reports that the old building, which served the villagers for 50 years, has been replaced with a new one. 152 million soms have been allocated from the republican budget for the construction of the school, and now students will be able to study in modern classrooms, a library, and a cafeteria, as well as use all the necessary

17.02.2026, 14:44
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Young wrestlers from the Jayil District won 4 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals at the international tournament

From February 12 to 14, 2026, an international wrestling tournament for boys in the age category (U-15) took place in the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Internatsionalnoye. The event was organized in memory of Jumash Kozhobekov and was dedicated to his 120th anniversary. 740 young athletes participated in this tournament, including 580 boys and 160 girls from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

17.02.2026, 14:39
A man suspected of murdering his partner has been detained in the Chui region.
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A man suspected of murdering his partner has been detained in the Chui region.

A man suspected of murdering his 65-year-old cohabitant has been detained in the Moscow district of the Chui region. The woman's body, with clear signs of violent death, was found in one of the houses in the village of Belovodskoye. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, a report about the discovery was received by local law enforcement agencies on February 13 at 12:16 PM. An investigative team promptly arrived at the scene. The woman,

17.02.2026, 14:35
Children's oncology patients received medications, equipment, and books worth 740,000 soms
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Children's oncology patients received medications, equipment, and books worth 740,000 soms

On February 15, the charitable foundation Help the Children - SKD held the event "Your Contribution Changes Lives!" at the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). The event was timed to coincide with the International Day dedicated to children suffering from cancer. According to the foundation, on this day, young patients in the oncology and hematology departments received support totaling 740,000 soms, which included:

17.02.2026, 14:31
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GKNB: Former Employees Will Face Legal Consequences, There Is No Conflict Between Law Enforcement Agencies

As part of the joint actions of the military prosecutor's office and the main investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, an investigation has been initiated against some former employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). This is related to suspicions of abuse of official powers, as reported by the press center of the state committee. According to the information provided, all activities were conducted in full compliance with the law

17.02.2026, 14:28
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A Man Attacked His Classmate's House Over a Safe Full of Money — Court Sentenced Him to Life Imprisonment

The Judicial Board of the Supreme Court analyzed the materials of the criminal case related to the robbery attack on a family that occurred in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. In accordance with the ruling dated January 19, 2026, the verdict of the Naryn Regional Court was overturned, while the decision of the Kochkor District Court remained in force. The courts of two instances found the man guilty under several articles of the Criminal Code, including murder, and sentenced him to

17.02.2026, 14:28
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The GKNB commented on the detentions and checks of employees removed from their positions.

As reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) on February 17, investigations against some former employees of the agency, suspected of abusing their official powers, are being conducted jointly with the Military Prosecutor's Office and the Main Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs under the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov. All actions are being carried out in strict accordance with the

17.02.2026, 14:22
The Housing Committee supported the bill aimed at combating organized crime groups.
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The Housing Committee supported the bill aimed at combating organized crime groups.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, and combating crime, the draft law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the KR (to the Criminal Executive Code of the KR, the Criminal Code of the KR, the Criminal Procedure Code of the KR)" was approved in the second reading. The chairman of the committee, Bolotbek Borbiev, emphasized that this draft law is aimed at strengthening measures against

17.02.2026, 14:13