Jamalbek Mamasaliev, a veteran from the village of Kayyndy located in the Manas district of the Talas region, served in the Navy. He received his education at the Chaldovar school in the Bakai-Ata district.
In the Lebanese football championship, a match took place in which the team "Al-Ansar," occupying the top spot in the Premier League, unexpectedly suffered a defeat against the club Al Riyadi Abbasiyah, located in ninth place. The match was held on February 17 as part of the 18th round and ended with a score of 1:2 in favor of the guests. This defeat marked the second for "Al-Ansar" in the current season.
Recently, former world champion in women's wrestling Aisuluu Tynybekova shared a video on social media showcasing her new apartment. It is worth reminding that just recently the athlete announced her pregnancy, and this news was joyfully received by her fans. The video in which she showcases her new home quickly became popular, gathering numerous views and positive comments. Users expressed their joy for the successes and achievements of the famous athlete, who has brought international
On February 20 of this year, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the Issyk-Kul region. During his visit, he got acquainted with several key projects in the field of renewable energy, as reported by the government press service. In particular, Kasymaliev visited the village of Toru-Aigyr, located in the Issyk-Kul district, where he reviewed the solar power plant project being implemented by the company OsOO "Bishkek Solar." He
In Bishkek, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, held a meeting with Ambassador Volker Frobrich, who heads the OSCE Program Office. According to the government, during this meeting, Edil Baisalov congratulated the ambassador on his new appointment and wished him success in his upcoming work. He emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic views the OSCE as a key platform for equal and constructive dialogue on security and cooperation issues, reaffirming its commitment to
On February 22, from 18:00 to 6:00 on February 23, a section of Jibek Jolu Avenue in Bishkek, located from Budennogo Street to Kurmanjan Datka Street, will be closed. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. The reason for the closure is the need to carry out work on the installation of metal structures for an overhead pedestrian crossing.
As part of his visit to the Issyk-Kul region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev familiarized himself with a number of important initiatives in the field of renewable energy. His first stop was the village of Toru-Aygyр, where he observed the construction of a solar power plant being carried out by the company OsOO "Bishkek Solar." At the stands specially prepared for demonstration, the head of the cabinet received detailed information about the progress of
The closure will take place on February 22 from 18:00 to 06:00 on February 23. The section that will be closed is located from Budennogo Street to Kurmanjan Datka Street, as reported by the press service of the city administration. During this time, work will be carried out to install metal structures for the new overhead pedestrian crossing. In this regard, the traffic schemes for eight bus routes will be temporarily changed: No. 71, 21, 2, 36, 40, 48, 118, and 254.
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic held a presentation of a new project titled "Quality and Innovations in Higher Education" (QIHE). According to representatives of the ministry, the implementation of this project is carried out within the framework of a financing agreement with the International Development Association, which is part of the World Bank.
In the village of Sosnovka, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, Baktybek Abdyrazakov, a freestyle wrestling coach, was generously rewarded for his many years of effort. His students and their parents decided to express their gratitude by gifting him a car and a vacation package. This idea arose among the local residents. In a relatively short time, both former and current students, along with their parents and other concerned residents, raised funds for the gift. As a result, the
In Bishkek, from February 22 at 18:00 to February 23 at 06:00, a section of Jibek Jolu Avenue between Budennogo and Kurmanzhan Datka streets will be temporarily closed. The closure is related to the installation of metal structures for an overhead pedestrian crossing.
On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to remand the former head of the investigative department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the Chui region in custody. This information was officially confirmed by the press service of the district court on February 20. The subject of the case, B.B.I., is now in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department, where he will remain until April 15. He has been charged under Article 336,
Mederbek Kurmanbekov has been appointed as the General Director At "Megacom," the state mobile communications operator, there has been a change in leadership. Mederbek Kurmanbekov has become the General Director of JSC "Alpha Telecom" (brand MEGA). The change in leadership took place on February 18 at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, where the decision was made to appoint the new manager. photo www
Today, February 20, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the Issyk-Kul region to familiarize himself with the implementation of several significant projects in the field of renewable energy, as reported by the government press service. The first stop of the visit was the village of Toru-Aigyr in the Issyk-Kul district, where he visited a solar power plant under construction by the company OsOO "Bishkek Solar." The head of the
The route of the 71st bus connects Bishkek with the village of Sadovoe, which has recently become part of the capital. This route plays an important role for local residents; however, its condition leaves much to be desired. At the final stop, the bus was stuck in the mud for two hours, as residents reported. The editorial team of Kaktus.media decided to check the situation on-site, but the journey to the final stop turned out to be quite long. We spent about 45 minutes waiting at the stop near
On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place Nurgazy Anarkulov in custody. This information was confirmed by the court's press service on February 20, which informed the AKIpress editorial office about the incident. Anarkulov is suspected under several articles of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, including Article 41, Part 2, Article 36, and Article 278, Part 1, related to "Organization and preparation for mass riots." He will remain in
Employees of the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, during operational-search activities, uncovered and halted the criminal activities of a group of individuals who, under the guise of police officers, were committing unlawful acts in Bishkek. It has been established that these fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officers, illegally entered citizens' apartments under the pretext of checking for illegal activities and extorted money.
On February 20, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The incident occurred on December 12, 2025, when a 77-year-old woman contacted the police. She reported that she had fallen victim to a scam by individuals who identified themselves as law enforcement officers and transferred 850,000 soms to them.
Wild ducks were spotted in the local pond in the Ton district. The report came from the employees of the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region.
A modern cultural center aimed at youth is planned to be created in Manas. This was reported by Kubanychbek Imanaliev, the deputy mayor of the city. According to him, the preparation of the land plot is currently underway, after which the project will be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers. "I remind you that after the completion of the new administrative building last year, the city education department was relocated there, and the music school moved to another building. The old
On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek issued a decision to detain the director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, Aibek Tashmatov. This information was confirmed on February 20 by the court's press service, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." Tashmatov is under suspicion under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On February 19, the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District received a report of a conflict that occurred in one of the capital's schools, where high school students organized a mass brawl. According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Directorate, police officers arrived at the scene promptly and were able to stop the clash. Additionally, an ambulance was called to the educational institution, which transported the injured students to a medical facility.
In January 2026, the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded 1012 appeals from citizens. The main issues raised by citizens concerned the increase and indexing of pensions, as well as the accuracy of calculations and payments from the funded pension scheme (GNPP).
Nephrologist N.B., detained in a case regarding treatment that led to the amputation of a teenager's leg, is now under house arrest during the investigation. This information was confirmed by lawyer Yevgeniya Krapivina on February 20. Recall that on February 18, N.B. was detained by law enforcement officers. According to a statement from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, in October 2024, the doctor made mistakes in the treatment of the minor K.A. while providing
In Tokmok, the administration of the "Kosmos" cinema received a fine of 13,000 soms. According to municipal authorities, a violation of landscaping rules was recorded by the city service, which led to the imposition of a fine on the administration of this institution.
On February 20, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of fake police officers. During an internal investigation, it was revealed that in Bishkek, some individuals, posing as police officers, were engaging in illegal activities. In particular, the suspects entered apartments and offices, claiming to conduct checks for criminal activity, and extorted money from citizens. These actions were classified as robbery under Article 206 of the Criminal Code of the
All of them worked in security Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported the suppression of illegal activities by a group posing as law enforcement officers in Bishkek. It has been established that these individuals, pretending to be police officers, unlawfully entered apartments under the pretext of conducting official inspections aimed at detecting crimes in residential premises, and extorted money from citizens. In connection with these events, a criminal case has been initiated based
On February 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District reported the arrest of a suspect in fraud. A citizen approached the police asking to investigate a young man who claimed to be the son of a high-ranking police officer. He offered his services for 20,000 soms, guaranteeing assistance in recovering money, but ultimately deceived the complainant.
The midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Gulzhigit Alykulov, played his first game for his new club in the Belarusian championship. The winger signed a contract with Minsk's Dynamo during the winter transfer window, and the team is preparing for the upcoming season in the Premier League.
The Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanbek Dosmambetov, held a meeting with Alexandra Solovieva, the UNDP Resident Representative in the country, as reported by the ministry's press service.
The National Statistical Committee reported that in 2025, tomato imports from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 9%. From January to December, nearly 19,000 tons of this product were imported, totaling $13.9 million. Compared to 2024, when the volume of supplies was 17,400 tons worth $9.8 million, there is a clear increase. Kyrgyzstan receives tomatoes from several countries, with the following data highlighted:
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, have identified and neutralized an organized criminal group in the city of Osh that was involved in the large-scale sale of Afghan-origin drugs. According to the information from the press service of the department, during a search of a Daewoo Nexia vehicle belonging to citizen S. O. B. (born in 1995), 101 grams of hashish and 155,000 soms were confiscated, which are now material evidence in
In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a project to create a unified geoinformation system for accounting and monitoring outbreaks of anthrax, known as the GIS "SUMO," has begun. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The project is being handled by the State Enterprise "AgroSmart," which operates under the Ministry and aims to improve epizootic surveillance. This will allow for a more prompt
On February 19, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, and members of the urban planning council conducted an inspection of the construction process on Chuy Avenue. During the inspection, special attention was paid to the preservation of green spaces and fountains. As a result of the inspection, it was revealed that the new facility being built near TSUM "Aichurek" does not comply with the approved project solutions and urban planning requirements.
In the Jumgal district, in the village of Aral, the construction of a new northern transport control point on the North-South highway is planned. This decision was announced during a meeting of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to information from the ministry, this point will contribute to improving road safety, as well as monitoring compliance with weight and dimension standards for freight vehicles, which will help prevent damage to the road surface.
In the Chui region, a person suspected of large-scale fraud with bank cards has been detained, reported the press service of the regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, on February 5, 2026, a 42-year-old citizen, K.A., reported a crime to the police of the Issyk-Ata district. He stated that on the same day he received a call via WhatsApp asking him to dictate a four-digit code. As a result of the fraud, 1 million 999 thousand 6 soms were withdrawn from his electronic
According to the information from the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is the sole shareholder of OJSC "Kylum Bank," has updated the management of the new state bank, which has not yet commenced its operations. This decision was made on January 30. Almaz Beknazartegin and Zuur Baimanova have left the board of directors, and their places have been taken by Eldiyar Doolbekov and Artyk Alymbaev.
On the third day of the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Minister Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with representatives of the processing industry, among whom were companies that have achieved significant success. Processors shared their successes and emphasized the importance of storage and freezing technologies as key elements in the processing process.
The new mayor of Osh, Janarbek Akayev, shared his plans for the development of the area where the old market used to be. He stated that the return of a trading zone to this location is not being considered, and this decision is final. According to Akayev, the city will not allow this area to be turned back into a chaotic marketplace. He emphasized: “There will be no market here — neither a clothing market nor trading points. The market is gone forever, and we will not allow its return.”
The restriction is aimed at regulating the domestic market and ensuring agricultural producers The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to impose a temporary ban on the export of mineral fertilizers outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This became known from a statement by the government apparatus. This ban will be in effect for six months, according to resolution No. 11, dated February 18, 2026. Exceptions are made for customs transit and humanitarian aid provided by the government.
The first matchday of the UEFA Champions League playoffs surprised football fans with dramatic matches. Special attention was drawn to the encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco, where the Parisians, trailing 0-2 after goals from Folarin Balogun, managed to make an incredible comeback in the second half. The final score was 3-2 in favor of PSG, thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and a double from Désiré Doué, while the red card shown to Alexander Golovin became a decisive moment for
As a result of a recent operation, 37 vehicles that were modified in an artisanal manner to install additional tanks for transporting fuel and lubricants were placed in the impound lot. Most of these vehicles are SUVs. This information was revealed in a press release from the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, distributed by Turmush. As part of a special raid conducted by the staff of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety, 37 drivers were
On February 19, the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety conducted a raid in the Chui region called "Re-equipment." During the event, 37 vehicles were identified, most of which are SUVs, and they were sent to the impound lot in Tokmok.
As of 11:00 on February 20, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 99 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
A competition titled "Journey to the World of Folktales" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. Information about this was received from the city's mayor's office. The event was held at School No. 115 and was organized to inspire youth to read, preserve cultural traditions, and develop the creative abilities of students in the capital's educational institutions.
The military prosecutor's office of Kyrgyzstan has detained a high-profile officer who heads the 6th department of the GKNB in Bishkek. This individual, better known by the nickname Grudak, is currently under suspicion of engaging in corrupt activities.
According to information provided by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, in an interview with Kaktus.media, Alexey Shirshov, who previously headed OJSC "TNK 'Dastan'," is actively involved in the affairs of the Cabinet of Ministers. His work is not limited to negotiations with Russia regarding the construction of the Upper Naryn Cascade of Hydroelectric Power Stations. Amangeldiev noted that cooperation with Shirshov began during the
At the National Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union, an intensive seminar has concluded, lasting four days and dedicated to the implementation of the international standard ISO 9001. The training involved 21 leaders from various departments, which is part of the preparation for the introduction of a quality management system.
