On February 16, a swan that could not take flight was found in the arable lands of the village of Shabdan, located just two kilometers from the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, local residents caught the bird and handed it over to park workers to ensure its safety.
This year, the Department of Urban Economy of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, plans to modernize 164 elevators. This was reported by the department director, Bermet Sydykova, at a meeting of the permanent commission on issues of economy, budget, finance, and investments of the Bishkek City Council. According to Sydykova, a budget allocation of 350 million 216 thousand soms has been planned for the implementation of this project.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) discovered that the building of the 'Batken tany' editorial office in Batken was illegally transferred to private hands. According to the committee, in January 2010, contrary to the strategic importance of the facility, the Ministry of State Property, acting under the government resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 17, 2008, No. 518 "On the program for the privatization of state property in the Kyrgyz Republic for
In Bishkek, at Ala-Too Square, the city administration invites everyone to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day. The festive events will begin on February 22 at 17:00 with a concert featuring both Russian and Kyrgyz artists. Among the performers, you will see artists such as Philip Kirkorov, Zivert, Tasso, Mirbek Atabekov, Nikolai Baskov, Slava, Stas Mikhailov, Zhyldyz Osmonalieva, Omar, Gulzada Ryskulova, Igor Vorontsov, and Aksai. Admission to the event will be free.
An unusual event occurred in Tokmok: a wild roe deer was spotted in the city's park area. A video capturing this phenomenon appeared online two days ago and quickly gained popularity. The forest animal appeared in an area known to locals as the "Khrushchyov Dachas" or nature reserve. This encounter was a real surprise for the youth, but older residents consider it a good sign. "Some city residents saw a roe deer in the park for the first time and were amazed. But it's
On February 17 of this year, the committee on constitutional legislation reviewed the proposed candidates for key ministerial positions: Minister of Emergency Situations, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The candidates were presented by the representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers, Bektur Zulpiev:
In the future, in 2025, the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" plans to drill two wells. This was reported at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments by the head of the enterprise, Adilet Abylbekov. He noted that last year an agreement was signed for an amount of 252 million soms, ensuring the irrigation of 522 hectares of green areas. However, this season the volume of irrigation work will depend on the
In 2026, the month of Orozo will begin in Kyrgyzstan on February 19. During this time, Muslims in the country will observe fasting. Orozo is a period that symbolizes spiritual rebirth, unity, and gratitude. This month is traditionally associated with the purification of the heart, the manifestation of mercy, forgiveness, and the strengthening of mutual understanding and love among people.
Raids aimed at controlling prices for meat products and other socially significant goods are taking place in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. In particular, on February 15, 2026, another round of inspections took place, involving city administration employees, representatives from four district administrations, the antimonopoly service, city veterinarians, tax inspectors, and law enforcement agencies.
The Bishkek City Hall has launched a project to create a modern cultural center at the site where the cinema "Chatyr-Kul" once stood. Practical work on the implementation of this project has already begun. According to information from the city hall, the Capital Construction Department has completed the installation of a fence around the site and has begun dismantling the old building.
The law enforcement agencies do not disclose details According to information provided by "RIA Novosti," the National Security Committee (NSC) of Kazakhstan has initiated an investigation concerning Nurlan Saburov, a popular stand-up comedian. At this time, law enforcement agencies are not revealing details regarding the article under which the investigation is being conducted, as reported by "Expert." On February 11, Deputy Attorney General of Kazakhstan Galymzhan
At a meeting with the ombudsman Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, residents of Naryn region requested that the At-Bashinsky District be granted border zone status. This request was made during the regional project "Caravan of Rights," which took place on February 12-13 and included meetings with residents of the Kochkor and At-Bashinsky districts, according to information from the Ombudsman Institute. During the discussions, residents of Kochkor expressed their concerns regarding labor
At the meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments of the Bishkek City Council, it was announced that the subscriber base of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" has reached over one million people. The director of the enterprise, Zholdosh Chushtukov, reported that by 2025, the number of subscribers has increased to 1 million 41 thousand, which is 155 thousand more than in 2024.
From February 9 to 15, Kyrgyzstan registered 10,576 cases of ARVI and influenza. This data was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, as reported by 24.kg. According to specialists, the number of sick individuals decreased by 14.7 percent compared to the previous week.
The Bishkek City Hall reports on the current situation regarding the appeals from local residents of the village of Novopavlovka concerning the possible relocation of the cemetery at the intersection of Korsakova and Profsoyuznaya streets. According to data from the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Funeral Services Agency," if a decision is made to build a road through the cemetery, it will be necessary to reinter 1,364 bodies, of which 227 are Muslim and 1,137 are Christian burials. It
Ishak Masaliev, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, voiced an initiative to review the most high-profile criminal cases that have been examined in recent years. He posted the relevant message on social media. He noted that the leadership of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has undergone complete changes, and some employees have already been held accountable and are in custody.
According to information provided by the city hall, raids to monitor prices on meat and other socially significant products are being conducted in the capital. Inspections that took place on February 15 were carried out with the participation of employees from various government organizations, including the Antimonopoly Service, the veterinary service, and law enforcement agencies. In case of violations, the city hall stated that appropriate measures would be taken against those responsible.
As part of its "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed projects for priority reforms and the state program for 2026. This was reported by the Telegram channel "Politik Central Asia". The President supported measures to tighten penalties for violence against women and children, including the introduction of life imprisonment for criminals convicted of pedophilia.
According to meteorologists' forecasts, rain is expected in Kyrgyzstan, while snow will fall in the Naryn region. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature will be +7 degrees at night and will rise to +18 degrees during the day.
The President's Administration announced the appointment of Galina Baiterek as the head of the publishing house "Kyrgyz Tuusu". Prior to this appointment, Baiterek worked in the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, where she held the position of head of the department of education, science, culture, sports, and youth.
, Marat ABDYKALYKOV Recently, a trailer for the new Marvel series titled "Spider Noir" appeared online, set in a black-and-white New York City of the 1930s. In this project, Nicolas Cage plays the role of Ben Reilly, an alternate version of the well-known character Peter Parker. Photo from the internet The plot of the series focuses on an aging private detective who is forced to return to his past life as the city's only superhero. The project also features actors such as
The regulator strongly recommends avoiding money transfers to strangers According to information from the National Bank, fraudsters, posing as its employees, are sending messages through messengers. They inform citizens about a supposedly received money transfer in their name but demand payment of a commission to receive the funds. The message emphasizes: “Do not trust such calls and messages, and under no circumstances send money to unknown individuals. If you have any doubts, verify the
According to information presented at a meeting of the International Affairs Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan, Erlan Abdildaev, reported that approximately 35,000 ethnic Kyrgyz live in the country. The diplomat delivered a report in which he discussed the activities of his embassy, as well as measures to define the state border and strengthen bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
On February 12, the 13th session of the Kara-Kul City Council took place, during which two new deputies were officially introduced. These representatives were elected and will now take their places in the council. During the ceremonial part of the session, the mayor of the city, together with the chairman of the council, presented them with their deputy mandates.
The demolition of the old "Chatyr-Kul" cinema is actively underway. The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office shared photos from the work site. The Capital Construction Department has fenced off the area, and demolition work on the building has begun.
A resident of the village of Jazy-Kechuu in Kara-Kul, 42-year-old Maigulu Kultaeva, received her unusual name thanks to a friend of her father's, known as "ayash ata." Maigulu, born on May 1, 1983, in the village of Uch-Terek in the Toktogul district, has been working in the education sector for 20 years. She is married and raises four sons.
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan has initiated an investigation concerning the well-known comedian Nurlan Saburov. As reported by the press service of the NSC, "information about possible offenses has been noted, and relevant checks are currently being conducted." This statement was made in response to a request from the Tengrinews publication regarding whether the investigation involves potential criminal violations, including the article on mercenarism.
The second "Ene Uyu" ("Mother's Home") center has opened in Bishkek, designed for women and their children facing difficulties in life. Here, they can temporarily reside and receive legal, psychological, and social assistance, support in restoring documents, and help with employment. The executive director of the international fund, Timur Teleuzhanov, noted that when some women leave the center, new ones have the opportunity to use its services. The project is fully
Residents of At-Bashi, located in the Naryn region, have initiated a proposal to grant their settlement the status of a border zone. This became known through the press service of the Ombudsman Institute. This request was made during a meeting with the akyikatchi Jamileh Jamambaeva, which took place as part of her trip titled "Caravan of Rights."
A memorandum of cooperation has recently been signed between the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Agency for Community Development and Investment (ARIS). According to the ministry's press service, this document initiates the implementation of the Program for Supporting the Creation and Expansion of Private Preschool Educational Organizations.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service Construction work on a new cultural center has begun on the site of the former 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema in Bishkek, according to a statement from the capital's city hall press service. The demolition of the old building is being carried out by the city's Capital Construction Department.
In 2026, the replacement of about 20 kilometers of water pipes and 11-12 kilometers of sewage networks is planned in Bishkek. This was announced by the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," Chyngyz Jumaliev, at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to economics, finance, and investments. He also noted that until 2023, it was possible to update only 7 kilometers of water networks and 700 meters of sewage, which was related to a
From February 11 to 13, the largest championship in the field of STEM - ALEM TECH FEST 2026 - took place in Astana, gathering young talents, engineers, and programmers from all corners of Central Asia. More than 5,000 school students from seven countries participated in this significant event.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, a draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" was discussed and approved in the first reading. This draft law affects the Code of Offenses and the Law on External Migration. The information was presented by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieff. As Abdieff noted, the main goal of developing this draft law is to reduce the level
According to "Vedomosti," since the beginning of 2025, about 26,700 compatriots living outside Russia have registered with the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the state program for voluntary resettlement. This figure is 16% lower than in the previous year, 2024, when 31,700 participants were recorded. There has been a steady decline in the number of resettlers since 2022, according to the ministry's statistics. Last year, the largest number of
According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, the drinking water supply will be interrupted on February 19 from 09:00 to 21:00 in the areas of "Kalyss-Ordo" and "Muras-Ordo". The reason for the interruption is scheduled repair work on the water intakes located in these residential areas.
This information was announced by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Erlan Abdyldaev, the largest number of ethnic Kyrgyz live in the Jergital district — about 20,000 people. In Murghab, their number is approximately 11,000, in the Sughd region — about 3,000, in Dushanbe — 500, and another 500 in Khaton. Abdyldaev also reported that in 2022, the organization "Kyrgyz koomu" was dissolved in Tajikistan, and steps are currently
At the meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, and Security of the Jogorku Kenesh, a bill concerning the increase of fees for alternative service was approved. The speaker was Deputy Minister of Defense Talaybek Sharshiev. The proposed changes suggest the following fee amounts:
Six countries have lost their status as "measles-free." According to information from the World Health Organization, Kyrgyzstan leads in the number of measles cases among Eurasian countries, as reported by Euronews. WHO states that there are 1167 cases of the disease per million residents of the republic, resulting in 11 fatalities. In Europe, the highest incidence is observed in Romania (222 cases per million) and Belgium (33 cases per million). In most other EU countries, the
On February 15, raids were conducted in Bishkek aimed at monitoring compliance with the maximum prices for meat. These activities took place in the markets of the Sverdlovsk district under the leadership of Ilya Kolopov, who is the head of the city hall's office. The inspections were organized as part of the implementation of the order from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, issued on February 13, 2025, number 01-12/04, which concerns the establishment of maximum prices for meat products
Bishkek February 17, Tuesday At night, the temperature will be +7...+9 °C, rain is expected.
In the center of Batken, near the central market, there is a cemetery covering more than 3 hectares, where burials have not taken place recently. A correspondent from Turmush decided to find out the opinions of local residents regarding the feasibility of relocating this cemetery and using its territory for other purposes.
Every Sunday, a large market takes place in At-Bashy, but for the residents, it becomes a real challenge. Despite the market having a commercial status, its infrastructure leaves much to be desired, causing numerous complaints from local users. The main complaints are related to safety and sanitary conditions. Local residents report a troubling situation at the market. Due to poorly prepared roads and old tethering posts, large cattle sometimes escape, creating dangerous situations for
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to introduce fines of twenty thousand soms and deportation for repeated violations Kyrgyzstan plans to tighten regulations regarding begging. According to a document prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there is a worrying trend in Bishkek and Osh — the number of people engaged in begging continues to increase every year. The new measures will apply to foreign citizens, as well as those who actively solicit money, including on the roadway. It
The Prosecutor's Office in the Kochkor district has identified cases of violations of land legislation, which led to the return of illegally transferred plots to municipal ownership. This was reported by the General Prosecutor's Office. During an inspection conducted by the supervisory authority, it was established that in 2012, land plots with a total area of 0.40 hectares, located in the settlement of the Ormon-Khan rural administration, were unlawfully transferred into private
Currently, the Ministry of Education is considering the possibility of increasing fines for insults directed at teachers. A corresponding draft law has been presented for discussion to the general public. In the department, it is emphasized that the protection of teachers' rights is currently at a low level. There is no sustainable mechanism for responding to conflicts, and existing laws do not provide educators with the necessary guarantees. According to information gathered from
On February 16, 2023, a new resource center called "Ene Üyü" ("Mother's House") was opened in Bishkek. This center is aimed at supporting women with children who find themselves in difficult life circumstances and at preventing social orphanhood. It provides temporary housing, as well as psychological, legal, and social assistance. The center also helps mothers restore their documents and find employment.
The Tourism Development Support Fund of Kyrgyzstan has announced the beginning of cooperation with well-known bloggers Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma. This partnership aims to promote the country's tourism opportunities on social media and media projects, and will last until the end of 2026. As part of this project, officials plan to leverage the influence of bloggers to increase the visibility of Kyrgyz tourism online and attract new tourists.