The GKNB detained a suspect in extortion using "connections in the Ministry of Internal Affairs"

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), the detained individual is Ch. R. Zh. He deceitfully obtained $500 from Zh. A. Zh., claiming to have nonexistent connections with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After this, a criminal case was initiated against Zh. A. Zh. in the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate, and Ch. R. Zh. threatened him with arrest. He offered to resolve the issue for an

In 2026, over 8,700 outdated insulators on the high-voltage line will be replaced in Batken.

In 2026, the replacement of 8,772 outdated insulators is planned in the Batken region. As part of the Ministry of Energy's plans for the renewal and modernization of the energy sector, the branch of OJSC "NESC" — Batken Electric Networks Enterprise, through the high-voltage overhead lines service of 220/110/35 kV, plans to replace the following outdated insulators with new glass ones:

Impersonated an Interior Ministry employee and extorted money: suspect detained

In Kyrgyzstan, a man has been detained for impersonating a police officer and demanding money to resolve issues related to a criminal case. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available information, the suspect, using his alleged connections with the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, deceitfully obtained the sum of $500 from citizen Zh.A.Z.

UEFA names the best players of the first matches of the Champions League playoffs

As part of the first round of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, UEFA highlighted a symbolic team of the week. The main star was Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who scored four goals against his opponent, two of which were penalties, in the match against Qarabag, which ended with an impressive score of 6:1. For this achievement, he was not only included in the team of the week but also awarded the title of Player of the Round.

A film shot on a phone by a Kyrgyz director has entered an international competition

The film "Dream of Reason" will participate in the XIII Forum of Young Cinema "Umут," which will take place in Bishkek from March 4 to 7, 2026. This event will bring together works from several countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Japan, and Russia, as well as films from Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kalmykia, Tatarstan, Azerbaijan, and Singapore. Talgar Zamir-Seit, a renowned Kyrgyz director and film critic, created this film in the noir genre using an ordinary mobile phone.

In the Jalal-Abad region, over 1000 hazardous areas have been identified: More than a thousand families live there.

In the Jalal-Abad region, 1,020 hazardous areas have been identified, according to information from the president's representative office. Of these, 491 areas are at risk of landslides, 471 are susceptible to mudflows, floods, and coastal erosion, while 21 areas are prone to rockfalls.

Drug couriers operating on the Toktogul—Bishkek route have been detained

On February 20, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects involved in the distribution of narcotic substances. The investigation established that R.U.U., born in 1992, O.u.N., born in 1995, and B.u.K., born in 1997, were detained for transporting a significant batch of drugs from the Toktogul district to the capital.

Our People Abroad: Nursel Koigeldieva Initially Cared for the Elderly and Worked as a Housekeeper, but Now She Has a Business in Silicon Valley

In our section "Our People Abroad," today we will tell you about Nursel Koigeldieva, a representative of Kyrgyzstan who currently lives in the USA. She was born in 1989 in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. She received her education at the S.M. Kirov school and then in 2007 enrolled in the law institute of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. Today, Nursel is a successful entrepreneur working in the restaurant industry.

Human rights activist appealed to the president regarding the rise in domestic violence.

A comprehensive support system needs to be created, she believes Nazgul Turdubekova, director of the Public Fund "League of Child Rights Defenders," has appealed to the president, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, and the vice-speaker of parliament with a concerning message that the level of domestic violence continues to rise. She shared this information through her social media. According to the human rights activist, the fight against domestic violence must become an

This year, the city of Manas has been allocated 128 quotas under the "social contract" program.

The city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, received 128 quotas under the "social contract" program in 2023. This information was announced by Nazira Jakypova, head of the city’s labor, social welfare, and migration department.

"The GKNB will continue to suppress the spread of destructive information online"

In an interview with VB.KG, the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, shared his thoughts on the blocking of TikTok and monitoring the internet space. He noted that no digital platform can surpass the importance of the mental and moral health of young people.

Blocking TikTok: What the Head of the State Committee for National Security Says and What Deputy Dastan Bekeshev Proposes

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev and head of the GKNB Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov expressed diametrically opposed views on the issue of blocking TikTok in Kyrgyzstan. Dastan Bekeshev Supports Unblocking TikTok In his open letter to the chairman of the GKNB, Dastan Bekeshev described the blocking of TikTok as "meaningless" and pointed out that it does not fulfill its security objectives; instead, it creates additional threats for citizens and the economy.

The new head of the GKNB announced the complete depoliticization of the agency

According to Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan, the agency must operate independently of political parties and ideologies. He made this statement in an interview with a correspondent from VB.KG.

Kyrgyzstan Athletes to Compete at the Asian Cross Country Championship in Japan

The Asian Cross Country Championship will take place in Japan, where athletes from Kyrgyzstan will participate. The event is scheduled for February 21 in the city of Fukuoka, with the start planned for 11:45 AM local time in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

The State National Security Committee detains a citizen who posed as an Interior Ministry employee and extorted money.

As a result of counterintelligence activities, the State Committee for National Security became aware of the illegal activities of citizen Ch.R.Z., who posed as an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Development of Togolok. "Kumtor" plans to extract over 16 tons of gold and create 600 jobs

On August 8, 2023, the company "Kumtor Operating Company" received a license for the development of the Togolok deposit. Following this, with the financial support of CJSC "Kumtor Gold Company," active geological studies were resumed to confirm the reserves. During the geological work, drilling operations were conducted at 40 sites of the deposit, with a total length of 9.5 kilometers. Approximately 11,000 samples were collected, including 608 trench samples weighing 8 tons

Marshal of the USSR Budyonny during his visit to Kyrgyzstan. Archive photo

In the Issyk-Ata district, in library No. 2 of the village of Kenesh in the Kochkorbaev ayil district, rare photographs are kept that capture the visit of Marshal of the Soviet Union Semyon Budyonny and his meetings with prominent figures of the country. The head of the library, Mira Emilbakova, shared the story behind these photos. She noted that one of them, taken in the 1970s in a yurt, features outstanding personalities such as Hero of Socialist Labor Isak Kochkorbaev, classics of Kyrgyz

"GKNB Officially Rejects 'Mask Show'"

In Kyrgyzstan, the approach to combating criminal and corrupt practices will undergo changes. The new head of the GKNB, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, stated in an interview with VB.KG that the agency will no longer engage in demonstrative arrests and creating loud PR.

In one of the residential areas of Bishkek, cold water will be turned off for a day (map)

According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, on February 24, the cold water supply in "Ak-Bosogo" will be suspended from 09:00 to 18:00. The reason for this shutdown is emergency repair work at the "Ak-Bosogo-1" water intake.

Meat Market. Why is it still difficult to bypass distributors in the Kyrgyz Republic and is there a solution? – Experts' response

The question of the possibility of direct sales by livestock breeders without the involvement of intermediaries became a topic of discussion within the framework of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the news agency "Kabar." During the broadcast, Ulan Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, and independent expert Tynchtyk Altymychev shared their thoughts on this matter. As Ulan Chekirbaev noted,

"Bars" drew with the vice-champion of Georgia during training camp in Turkey

As part of the training camp in Turkey, the players of "Bars" faced "Dinamo Batumi," the current vice-champion of Georgia.

Japan is the first to approve iPS cell-based drugs for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and heart failure

The Japanese Ministry of Health has given the green light for the commercial use of the world's first regenerative medicine drugs created from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). These drugs will be used to treat severe heart failure and Parkinson's disease, as reported by Kazinform, citing SCMP. The approved drugs include ReHeart, intended for the therapy of ischemic cardiomyopathy, and Amchepry, which is used to correct degenerative changes associated with Parkinson's

Development of the Togolok Deposit: $2.3 Billion in Revenue and 600 Jobs

According to information from CJSC "Kumtor Operating Company," the total revenue from the development of the Togolok deposit could reach between $2 billion and $2.3 billion, while the net profit is expected to be around $600-700 million. The company forecasts that capital investments in the project will amount to between $170 million and $200 million.

Students of Moscow School No. 89 were told about the daily lives of aviators of the Air Defense Forces.

Recently, a ceremonial event was held at Secondary School No. 89, located in the Sverdlovsk district, in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day. High-profile guests attended this event, such as Lieutenant Colonel Nurbek Abdykerimov, who serves as the Deputy Military Commissioner of the Sverdlovsk district, and Lieutenant Colonel of Aviation Sultankul uulu Nurlan, who is the Chairman of the Council of Veterans of Military Aviation. Officers-aviators and representatives of the military

In Karakol, a fraudster was detained for deceiving café owners through food delivery.

A man was detained in Karakol who used fraudulent schemes to swindle money from café owners. Posing as a government official or a client ordering a large banquet, he lured entrepreneurs into a trap, according to the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region. Photo from the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region. Suspect

Donald Trump Extended Sanctions Against Russia for Another Year

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, confirmed the extension of sanctions against Russia, imposed due to aggression in Ukraine, for another year. These restrictions were established in 2014, 2018, and 2022, according to information published in the Federal Register of the USA, as reported by "Meduza". In the official document signed on February 18, it is stated that the actions of the Russian authorities continue to pose a serious threat to the national security and

The State National Security Committee detained a suspect in extortion who posed as a police officer.

On February 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a suspect in extortion. During counterintelligence activities, law enforcement officers received information about the illegal activities of a citizen named Ch.R.Zh., who was posing as an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD).

Head of the State National Security Committee: It's Time to Move Away from the Ideology of Intimidation and Create a Modern Service

Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh Significant changes have begun in the GKNB aimed at reforming its structure and organizational aspects. These measures are intended to create a mobile and professional service capable of effectively guaranteeing national security and protecting constitutional foundations, taking into account the changing conditions on the international stage. This was reported by the new head of the agency, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, in an interview with the publication "Evening

At Baikal, a car with tourists fell through the ice, there are fatalities

The incident occurred on the afternoon of February 20 near Cape Khoboy. According to the investigation, at the time of the incident, there were nine people in a UAZ vehicle. Employees of the investigative operational group are working at the scene to clarify all the circumstances of the incident. The Governor of the Irkutsk Region, Igor Kobzev, reported that one of the passengers managed to escape, but the others, according to preliminary data, have died.

The budget revenue of Bishkek in 2026 is projected to be at the level of 33 billion soms.

On February 20, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the budget project for 2026. This was reported by the city administration. Residents of the city, as well as the deputy mayors, deputies of the Bishkek City Council, and heads of various city and district services attended the event.

The Deputy Minister of Health Conducted Complex Heart Surgeries

At the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, complex surgeries for mitral valve replacement were successfully performed on patients in critical condition. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Deputy Minister Bakyt Kadyraliev, upon learning about the severe clinical cases, decided to personally participate in the treatment and carried out the necessary surgeries. As a result, one of the patients has already been discharged and feels

The Mayor of Osh, Janar Akayev, stated that there are no modern parks in the city.

He spent the night walking around the city and drew conclusions about the state of public spaces According to the mayor of Osh, Janar Akayev, the city is in dire need of modern recreational areas. He made this statement during his inspection of the area of the old market located on the banks of the Ak-Buura River. “Last night, I walked around the city and saw that there are not enough places where residents and tourists can spend time comfortably. City dwellers and visitors should have the

On Reforms and the Fight Against Corruption Without "Mask Shows" in an Interview with the New Head of the State Committee for National Security

Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, the new chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), gave an interview to the publication "Evening Bishkek". - Congratulations, Major General, on your appointment as head of the GKNB. As noted by Deputy Yrysbek Atajanov, your experience is necessary, and there was no need to discuss your candidacy for long. What changes does the reform prepare?

Livestock Breeder and Farmer from Ak-Tala, Süünbai Shergaziev, and Farmer Akylbek Abdyldaev Received Awards in Bishkek

Two residents of the Ak-Tal district in the Naryn region were awarded a special prize at the "Agro Dialogue - 2026" event dedicated to agriculture, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the chief specialist of the district agricultural development department, Aizhamal Kadyrkulova, at the event organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, farmer Suinbay Shergaziev from the village of Ügüt and agronomist Akylbek Abdildaev from the village of

Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the weekend and February 23

Bishkek February 21, Saturday At night, the temperature will range from +4 to +9 °C, with overcast weather expected.

In Osh, the old bazaar with forges will be transformed into a modern tourist quarter.

During his tour of the old market in Osh, Mayor Janar Akaev held a meeting with local blacksmiths. According to the mayor's office, during the conversation he noted the current state of the trading areas and emphasized the importance of improving the working conditions for blacksmiths, with a focus on adhering to modern safety and hygiene standards.

In Bishkek, the southern side of Deng Xiaoping Avenue will be temporarily closed for repairs.

In the city of Kara-Kul, the provision of public safety and law enforcement was discussed

In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a meeting was held dedicated to issues of public safety and law enforcement. This event was led by the city's mayor, Nurtilek Orozbaev. Among the participants were the city prosecutor, the head of the State National Security Committee, as well as the chiefs of the city police department, military unit No. 7706, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the military commissariat.

Five wrestlers from the Jayil District became prize-winners of the international tournament

The international tournament in freestyle wrestling for boys and girls took place from February 12 to 14 in the village of Internacional, Issyk-Ata district, Chui region. 740 athletes born between 2010 and 2015 from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the competition.

The DUMK approved the amount of fidya-sadaqah for 2026

The amount of fitr-sadaqah for the year 2026 has been approved by the Council of Ulema and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. In the following material, we will answer key questions: what is the amount of fitr-sadaqah, how to pay it, whether it needs to be done through a mosque, and what consequences may arise from delaying the payment.Kaktus.media provides complete information. What is fitr-sadaqah?Fitr-sadaqah is a mandatory charity intended exclusively for the month of

NTRK Acquired Official Broadcasting Rights for the 2026 World Cup

The National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation (NTRK) has officially received a license to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026. This championship will be the largest in the history of the tournaments: Kyrgyz viewers will be able to follow the events live and in excellent quality on NTRK channels.

Why Neighboring Markets Choose Kyrgyz Meat, as Explained by the Ministry of Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, it has not only been possible to fully satisfy the domestic demand for beef and lamb, but there is also a prospect of achieving a sustainable surplus. This was reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the program "Elden Sobol" on the news agency "Kabar". He emphasized that the main competitive advantage of meat from Kyrgyzstan is its ecological purity.

A resident of Chuy Region had nearly 2 million soms stolen from their electronic wallet

A mediator has been detained for purchasing bank cards A suspect in a large-scale fraud case involving a bank card has been detained in the Chui region, according to information from the regional police department. According to the police, on February 5, 2026, a citizen named K.A., born in 1981, reported to the Issyk-Ata district police department. He stated that the day before, he received a call from unknown individuals via WhatsApp who asked him to provide a four-digit code. As a result, 1

The Social Policy of Kyrgyzstan Has Reached a New Level – Ainura Orozbaeva

— In Kyrgyzstan, there are more than 221 thousand people with disabilities, among whom over 37 thousand are children. These figures highlight the importance of social policy aimed at creating equal conditions for all citizens.

Kazakhstan Prepares for a Referendum on the New Constitution: A Course Towards Systemic Modernization

Constitution // Constitution The reform includes a practically new edition of the Fundamental Law, covering changes in 77 articles, which constitutes about 84% of the text of the current Constitution. Comprehensive approach to modernization

Dastan Bekeshev asks the head of the State Committee for National Security to unblock TikTok in Kyrgyzstan

Dastan Bekeshev, a member of the Jogorku Kenesh, has addressed the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan to request the unblocking of TikTok in the country. In his appeal, Bekeshev pointed out that the blocking of the platform does not achieve the stated security goals; rather, it creates additional risks for citizens and the economy.

Will the price of meat change – forecast from the Ministry of Agriculture's Food Safety Department

In the next four to five years, the price level for meat in Kyrgyzstan is expected to remain high. This was reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture, during a broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the news agency "Kabar". He noted that the ministry is making efforts to prevent a sharp rise in prices for meat products by conducting constant monitoring and analysis of the cost of key food items. "Among the

One Against All. A New Video with Baby Punch Has Emerged That Will Make You Cry

The touching story of a little macaque named Punch continues to touch the hearts of social media users. Punch, who is six months old, was introduced to other monkeys, and it seemed he finally found a friend.