A requiem meeting was held at the 'Ata-Beyit' complex, dedicated to the memory of the border guards who lost their lives while performing their duties to protect the state border of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event was covered by the Border Service.
On February 21, the Minister of Transport and Communications, Talantbek Soltobaev, made a working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the press service of the relevant ministry. During the visit, the minister assessed the progress of the reconstruction of the Balykchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol highway, checking sections from 87 to 140 km, including work on the bridges.
The city authorities have decided to abandon this type of road marking. The Bishkek city hall reported that the 'waffle' markings at intersections do not attract the attention of either drivers or the surveillance systems of the 'Safe City' program. As a result, the municipal authorities concluded that this marking is ineffective for traffic regulation and needs to be removed. It is worth noting that this type of marking was implemented in the capital of Kyrgyzstan starting
After the incident that occurred on Shamsinskaya Street, 4, the residents of Tokmok appealed to local authorities for urgent measures. A pack of stray dogs attacked children, causing a strong public reaction. Reports and video recordings made by eyewitnesses quickly spread on social media and sparked widespread discussion.
Photo by the press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" A working meeting took place at the In-Flight Catering Center of the closed joint-stock company "Manas Management Company," where representatives of the joint-stock company "AeroMar," one of the leading operators in the field of in-flight catering in the CIS and Eastern Europe, gathered. According to the press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the meeting discussed the possibilities of
Starting from February 25, traffic will be restricted at the railway crossing located on B. Alykulov Street between Sokuluk and Bishkek-1. This is reported by the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu." The restrictions will be in effect from 09:00 to 18:00 due to repair work on the tracks. Traffic will be organized on the left lane in both directions. Drivers are urged to plan their routes in advance and strictly follow the instructions of road signs.
Starting from February 23, tree cutting and road widening works began on a 6.7 km section of the Bishkek - Kuntuu - Shopokov road. This information was disseminated by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Funding for all works is provided from state capital investments, and the execution is entrusted to the road construction management (RCM) No. 1 of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North." The total length of this road is 12.4 km. The project includes widening to four
In the Batken region, in the Leilek district, 33 families who signed a "social contract" became recipients of certificates worth 150,000 soms. This was reported by the district state administration.
At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on financial, budgetary, and entrepreneurial issues, deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed introducing restrictions on the amounts of transfers made through banking terminals. As an example, he mentioned a case of fraud that occurred in January of this year, when one of the citizens of Kyrgyzstan became a victim.
During today's event held at the Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, the Minister of Emergency Situations, Urmatbek Shamyrykanov, announced the acquisition of new special equipment, including excavators, loaders, and trucks. These machines will be the first to respond in case of emergencies, as the minister noted in an interview with the news agency "Kabar". The ceremony for handing over the equipment took place with the participation of the Chairman of the Cabinet of
Today, February 23, a memorial meeting was held at the National Historical and Memorial Complex "Ata-Beyit" in honor of the border guards who died while performing their duties to protect the borders of the Kyrgyz Republic, reports the Border Service. Attending the event were the Chairman of the State Border Service A.K. Alimbaev, veterans of the border service, as well as officers and enlisted personnel of the agency.
This donation is exclusively for the month of Ramadan. The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has announced the amount of Fitr-Sadaqah for this year. The following amounts are provided for one person: ▪️ 1.6 kg of wheat — 60 soms ▪️ 1.6 kg of flour — 90 soms ▪️ 3.2 kg of barley — 100 soms ▪️ 1.6 kg of raisins — 880 soms ▪️ 1.6 kg of dates — 1200 soms It should be clarified that Fitr-Sadaqah is a mandatory almsgiving intended exclusively for the month of fasting. Donations
Photo 24.kg. Dismantled metal structure near the TSUM The head of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, commented on the process of dismantling metal structures located near the Central Universal Store. He noted that the work was initially supposed to be carried out according to an approved project. However, the project management assured that all actions were taking place within the framework of the agreed documentation.
Since 2021, 567 million dollars have been invested in the water sector At the recent meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, information was presented on the state of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities in the settlements of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Zhanibek Kerimaliev emphasized that
Thanks to the actions of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilia Jamambaeva, the labor rights of builders from the Talas region have been restored. According to the Ombudsman Institute, a group of citizens from Talas sought assistance from the ombudsman, reporting violations of their labor rights. In their statements, 21 individuals noted that from January 5 to 16, they worked on the construction of an apartment building being carried out by a state mortgage company. However, on January
In the city administration of Osh, it was reported that Janarbek Akayev, the mayor, along with representatives of the relevant services, visited the Alisher Navoi Park to discuss the issues faced by entrepreneurs. During the visit, the mayor familiarized himself with the current situation and analyzed the emerging issues within the park.
Workers appealed to the ombudsman In the Talas region, there was a case of local builders being fired and replaced with foreign workers. This information was received from the Ombudsman Institute of Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service, a group of 21 workers submitted a collective appeal. They stated that they had been working on the construction of a multi-story residential building from January 5 to 16, but were subsequently fired without explanation. About 60 citizens from other
In Kara-Talaa, located in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, a culling of jackals was conducted. According to local residents, the increase in the jackal population in the territory of the rural area prompted the organization of such events. The predators were eliminated as they posed a real threat to children and domestic animals.
At a meeting of the committee on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, and environmental protection of the Jogorku Kenesh, the first deputy minister of water resources, agriculture, and processing industry of Kyrgyzstan, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, reported that the republic currently provides itself with six out of nine key food products. Previously, Kyrgyzstan could rely on only three of these nine products. "Now we have reached a new level: six products is a significant achievement
Photo from the internet. Nikolai Podguzov By 2040, the population of Central Asia could rise to 96 million, which will put significant pressure on the existing infrastructure. In this regard, the region urgently needs large-scale progress in energy efficiency, water resource management, and modern transportation systems. This opinion was expressed in an interview with TASS by Nikolai Podguzov, head of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). According to him, Central Asia is one of the most
Today, during a meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection of the Jogorku Kenesh, the head of the Agricultural Projects Implementation Department (APID) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Regional Development, Tamchybek Tuleev, announced the allocation of grants for 100 rural municipalities (ayil okmotu). Each of these administrative units will receive $100,000 to improve the condition of pastures. In
In the city of Osh, Mayor Janarbek Akayev visited the local plant engaged in landscaping and greening on February 23. He noted that the main focus for 2026 will be the creation of green zones and promised to intensify efforts in this area. The city's press service reports on this event. Akayev emphasized the need for an early start to planting seedlings due to the unexpectedly warm spring and instructed the relevant services to work without weekends. Specific tasks include planting trees
Jalal-Abad was renamed last year In Kyrgyzstan, a discussion has arisen about the possibility of returning the city of Manas to its historical name — Jalal-Abad. This was written by lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov on his social media. He posed the question: "Is it not time to return the city to its historical name?" It should be noted that the renaming took place in September 2025, which was facilitated by "some local residents," as noted by Mayor Ernis Ormokeev. The city had its
The press service of the GUVd of Bishkek reports on the ongoing search for eight minors who are missing. • On January 20, 2026, a citizen K.Z. contacted the Lenin ROVD, stating that his ward Liliya Tolomushova, born in 2010, left secondary school No. 72 in the "Jal" area around 14:00 and has not returned since. She is a student at the "Ak-Niyet" center, located at: 70 Kurchatov Street.
The Turkey is actively developing sports tourism, and one of its key winter centers has become Erzurum, home to the famous ski resort Palandöken. In 2026, the city will host significant international competitions. Having received the title of Tourist Capital of 2025 from the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and recognition as the European Capital of Winter Sports from the Federation of European Capitals and Cities of Sport (ACES), Erzurum has significantly strengthened its position on
According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, the search for missing minors continues. • On January 20, 2026, K.J. reported to the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek about the disappearance of a ward from the "Ak-Niyet" center. Liliya Tolomushova, born in 2010, left secondary school No. 72, located in the "Jal" area, around 14:00 and has not been found since.
In the Naryn region, in the Jumgal district, there is a museum that encompasses five historical eras. This museum was founded by history teacher Zamirbek Abdykeev at the A. Moldokeev Secondary School in the village of Baizak. Its collection includes invaluable artifacts, many of which date back to past centuries.
Residents of the Talas region have appealed to the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilya Jamambaeva, demanding protection of their labor rights. In their statement, 21 individuals indicated that from January 5 to 16, they worked on the construction of a multi-story building being erected by the State Mortgage Company.
The 79th British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards ceremony took place in London. The main favorite of the evening was the film "Battle for Battle," which won six awards. This film was recognized as the best film and received awards for outstanding direction, which went to Paul Thomas Anderson, as well as for best supporting actor, awarded to Sean Penn. Additionally, Michael Bauman was honored for his cinematography. Robert Aramayo, the star of the series "Game of
Photo 24.kg The issue of stray dogs in Kyrgyzstan is becoming increasingly acute. There are two opposing opinions among the population: some care for the animals by feeding them, while others feel fear from potential attacks and demand that authorities take strict measures. According to official data, around 14,000 dogs were destroyed in Bishkek over the 10 months of 2025. Questions regarding the legality of culling, the powers of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," and alternative
The initiators believe that this innovation will significantly simplify the process of issuing civil passports for minors. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to science, education, innovation, and culture, changes to the legislation on external migration were discussed. Deputy Chief of Staff of the President Almaz Raimbekov presented the draft law. He noted that currently, to obtain a civil passport, children under 16 years old require the consent of both parents.
In the "Couples" section, we present today the spouses Turgunbek and Elmira Abdyjaparov, who live in the Sokuluk district of Chui region. Their acquaintance took place in 1986 in the city of Frunze.
As part of the transition to a 12-year education system for general education institutions with Kyrgyz and Russian languages of instruction, a textbook on "Natural Sciences" has been released for seventh-grade students. The Ministry of Education reported that the total print run of the textbook amounted to 144,965 copies. Of these, 86,600 copies are intended for schools with Kyrgyz as the language of instruction, while 58,400 are for Russian-speaking educational institutions.
Work on this issue is ongoing According to Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev at a meeting of the committee on science, education, innovative development, information technology, and culture, about 1,200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been convicted in Russia. Imangaziev noted that a large portion of these offenses are related to the illegal drug trade. Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the General Prosecutor's Office, is actively working on the extradition
The draft order titled "On the Approval of the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources" has been put forward for public discussion by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. This document has been developed in accordance with Articles 18 and 20 of the Law "On Air Protection" and aims to eliminate the legal gap that has existed for more than ten years following the repeal of previous regulations.
The mayor of Osh held a meeting with dissatisfied businessmen In the park named after Alisher Navoi, a meeting took place between Janar Akayev, the new mayor of Osh, and entrepreneurs dissatisfied with the demolition of their trade pavilions. The relevant information was provided by the city hall. Representatives of construction companies involved in building new facilities on the site of the demolished ones also attended the event. During the negotiations, Janar Akayev noted that his main
Residents of the Talas region were able to restore their labor rights thanks to the intervention of the ombudsman Jamilia Dzhamanbaeva. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman Institute of Kyrgyzstan. Twenty-one citizens of the region turned to the human rights organization for assistance regarding their dismissal. They stated in a collective appeal that they had worked on the construction of a multi-story residential building in Talas from January 5 to 16. The project is being
During a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, ecology, and environmental protection, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, reported that by 2026, it is planned to provide drinking water to 773 settlements in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that work on creating a new water supply system has already been completed in the village of Toru-Aigyr.
Residents of the Talas region appealed to Jamil Jamangbaev, the ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, asking for protection of their labor rights. The press service of the Akikatchy Institute reported this.
According to the National Statistics Committee, by the beginning of 2026, the number of men in Kyrgyzstan reached 3.7 million, accounting for 49.5% of the total population of the country. This data was prepared in anticipation of Defender of the Fatherland Day. It is noteworthy that approximately two-thirds of men live in rural areas, while one in seven of them resides in the capital city — Bishkek.
The film 'Dream of Reason', directed by Kyrgyz filmmaker and critic Talgar Zamir-Seit, has been included in the international competition of the XIII Forum of Young Cinema 'Umут', which will take place in Bishkek from March 4 to 7. This was announced by the author himself. The film was shot on a mobile phone in the village of Palana in Kamchatka and represents a personal artistic statement of the author, combining cultural influences from Kyrgyzstan, Japan, and Russia.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovation, technology, culture, sports, and youth policy, amendments to the Law "On External Migration" were discussed. Deputy Head of the President's Office Almaz Raimbekov noted that the main goal of this draft law is to simplify the process of obtaining a civil passport for citizens of Kyrgyzstan under the age of 16.
New digital habits are forming among teenagers, one of which is openly sharing their geolocation on social networks. The editorial team of Kaktus.media reached out to cybersecurity specialists from the IT center ATLABYTE to find out what dangers this may pose. Experts emphasize that sharing geolocation always comes with certain risks, especially for young people who have not yet developed digital safety skills. This lack of knowledge makes them vulnerable.
During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of science, education, information technology, and youth affairs, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva pointed out the difficulties faced by labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia due to the "Amina" application. According to her, migrants are required to provide their registration address within three days. Otherwise, they risk being blacklisted, which carries the risk of deportation. The application also tracks
On February 23, during the first reading, the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovative development, and information technologies, as well as culture, sports, and youth affairs, reviewed amendments to the legislation concerning the simplification of the passport application process for citizens aged 16 years. Deputy Chief of Staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Raimbekov, presented a report, noting that these changes are aimed at eliminating unnecessary
On February 23, 2026, a rally was held at the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day, attended by military personnel from the ministry's management structures. The event was attended by the Minister of Defense, Major General Ruslan Mukambetov, who emphasized the importance of social support for military personnel in his address. He noted that the government continues to pay attention to issues related to providing housing for military
From February 16 to 22, 2026, the employees of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded 29,894 cases of traffic rule violations. Among these violations:
As reported by the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, the company responsible for the structure was given time to dismantle it on their own, but no actions were taken on their part.