The Ministry of Education has announced that online registration for the nationwide testing will continue until April 2. The registration process, which began on February 17, is available on the platform of the Assessment and Learning Center testing.kg.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on February 21. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected in some areas of Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions during the night of February 21, while snow is possible in the mountainous parts of Chui region. No precipitation is anticipated in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. In the morning and throughout the day, rain and snow will also occur in most areas, with intense precipitation expected in the mountains. Snow drifts and ice are
Recently, the jury of the Sony World Photography Awards announced the names of the winners in the "Wildlife" category, showcasing outstanding images of fauna and natural landscapes. This competition, organized by the World Photography Organisation with the support of Sony, is being held for the 19th time and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world of photography.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 28,600 tons of potatoes, amounting to 11.4 million US dollars. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, the supply figures for the period from January to December significantly increased compared to the same period in 2024, when the import volume was only 512 tons worth 301 thousand dollars.
How did such a sum of cash arise, if this is indeed the case? Eldar Jakypbekov, the former head of the GKNB in Bishkek, has found himself at the center of discussions due to information that 36 million dollars were found in his possession. This information has not yet been officially confirmed and has appeared in some Kyrgyz news sources and social media. Meanwhile, the public is actively discussing how a person who held such a high position in the security services could accumulate such an
Photo CURLTAI. Film digitization work Now more than 100 feature and documentary films created by 'Kyrgyzfilm' are available in digital format with high-quality sound and image. The restoration and digitization process of classic Kyrgyz cinema has helped the younger generation rediscover national masterpieces. Producer of the creative association CURLTAI, Daniyar Orozbekov, shared details about the large-scale project dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the studio.
On February 19, during a meeting of the government, the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talantbek Soltobaev, announced the decision to establish a new transport control point on the northern side of the "Aral" checkpoint, located in the Jumgal district. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the KR. According to the information from the ministry, the new point will contribute to improving road safety,
In the markets of Bishkek, such as "Alamedin," "Orto-Sai," and "Dordoy-Dyikan," wholesale meat sales are carried out as usual, starting from 5:00–6:00 AM. This activity provides residents and businesspeople with quality products, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
By the beginning of 2026, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have become the most popular destinations for Uzbeks. This is reported by podrobno.uz. According to the National Statistical Committee, there was a significant increase in tourist activity among citizens of Uzbekistan in January 2026 — nearly 590,000 people traveled abroad, which is 6.9% more than in the same month last year.
Nissan has announced two large-scale recalls affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue crossovers. The decision was made due to potential defects in the transmission and engine that could cause a loss of power while driving, as reported by Kazinform, citing CBS. The first recall covers 323,917 vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025, equipped with a three-cylinder 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine with variable compression ratio. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns of
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, through the veterinary service, as well as the development of livestock, pastures, and feed, has announced the launch of a project to create a geoinformation system for accounting and monitoring outbreaks of anthrax, known as the GIS "SUMO". The main goal of this initiative is to improve epizootic surveillance and prompt response to threats of the spread of dangerous diseases among animals.
Recently, parliamentary hearings were held, organized by the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the draft law "On Labor Protection" was discussed. This information was announced by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh.
The head of the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security in Bishkek, known by the nickname Grudak, has been detained by the military prosecutor's office. According to law enforcement agencies, he is suspected of corrupt activities. According to the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, A.T. will be held in a temporary detention facility until April 15. This decision was made based on the materials collected during the investigation. The accused is
The decision of the First May District Court has placed Aibek Tashmatov, who holds the position of director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, in custody for a period of two months. According to information provided by the court to the "Kabar" agency, this decision was the result of the approval of a petition submitted by the head of the Investigative Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, who leads the interagency investigative group.
The stability of power within the Eurasian space and specifically in Kyrgyzstan is becoming an important factor for strategic development. Economic cooperation between states, the development of infrastructure, and logistics projects directly depend on the stability of power structures in partner countries. Each participant in the international community plays a key role, and their stability is important both in the context of international relations and in domestic politics. This has led to a
Kabil Iskakov was appointed as the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Uzgen District on February 19, according to an order from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh Region.
In the Uzgen district, a price monitoring of meat was carried out, as reported by Deputy Akim Imangazy Abdrayev. According to Abdrayev, on February 17, a check was conducted in Uzgen to stabilize and control prices for meat, as well as for key agricultural products and socially significant goods.
The coach is accused of causing injury to a 7-year-old girl during training A.M. contacted the police requesting to hold her daughter's rhythmic gymnastics coach accountable. She claims that during the training session, the child suffered physical injuries. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek. In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 130 "Causing serious
“The overwhelming majority of GKNB employees are honest professionals and loyal to their oath” As a result of recent arrests of high-ranking officials and identified violations within the GKNB, a distorted perception of the work of national security agencies has formed in Kyrgyz society. This issue was raised by former Prime Minister Felix Kulov on his Facebook page. “Undoubtedly, negative events have affected the reputation of the agency. As is known, one spoonful of tar can spoil a barrel of
The suspect is in custody until April 15 The head of the 6th department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for Bishkek, known by the nickname Grudak, has been arrested by the military prosecutor's office. He is suspected of corrupt activities. By a decision of the First May District Court, A.T. will be held in a temporary detention facility until April 15. We remind you that the 6th department of the GKNB works in the field of combating corruption. photo www
Inspections reveal violations only on a scheduled basis; agencies get involved after a tragedy In 2025, 19 accidents with fatal outcomes were recorded at construction sites. This was reported by Cholponkul Madiyarov, Deputy Director of the Labor Law Compliance and Supervision Service, during parliamentary hearings dedicated to the "Occupational Safety" bill. He noted that all tragedies occurred directly at the workplaces. According to Madiyarov, issues related to ensuring safe
Starting from November 2026, a pilot project is planned to be implemented in Tashkent and the Tashkent region, within which jurors will participate in court proceedings concerning particularly serious crimes. This experiment, initiated in accordance with the state program for the current year and approved by a decree of the President of Uzbekistan, will be an important step in reforming the judicial system. An important aspect of the new approach will be providing investigative judges with the
Soon, enterprises from the EAEU countries will be able to rely on financial assistance for the implementation of cooperative projects in the agro-industrial complex. This was announced by Naira Karapetyan, Director of the Agro-Industrial Policy Department of the EEC. At the end of 2025, the governments of the EAEU countries decided to implement the corresponding mechanism.
A citizen has been detained in the Batken region for the illegal collection of ferula seeds. According to the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, employees of the Department of Specially Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity of the Batken Regional Administration, during joint operational activities with law enforcement agencies, uncovered the fact of illegal transportation of seeds of the wild-growing
Tilek Abdykalikov, the head of the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the Chui region, has been detained by the military prosecutor's office of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was confirmed by the editorial office of Kaktus.media at the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek. According to sources, on February 19 of this year, at the request of the head of the interagency investigative group, who is also the head of the investigative department of
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic urges citizens to report any violations of environmental legislation by calling the hotline at 108. The agency emphasizes that burning waste and using vehicles with high emissions are illegal actions that harm the environment. Residents are asked to report cases such as the burning of sewing waste, tires, and other toxic materials, as well as vehicles emitting thick smoke, to the above-mentioned number.
As reported by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, the mandatory health insurance system in Kyrgyzstan implies an individual approach. Each policy is issued for a specific citizen, confirming their status as insured.
Overchuk noted that the open customs border with partners in the EAEU creates conditions for the influx of goods that contribute to unfair competition in the Russian market. He emphasized that Russia plans to take "very strict measures" to combat this practice. To enhance control in this area, a system for confirming the expected delivery of goods (SPO) was launched this year, under which the importer is required to confirm the transaction for the supply of goods from an EAEU member
The activities of an organized criminal group involved in the sale of drugs produced in Afghanistan were halted in Osh. As a result of the operation, more than 4.7 kilograms of hashish, as well as weapons, ammunition, and significant amounts of cash were seized. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The detention was carried out by officers of the Drug Control Service.
- Kyrgyzstan has imposed a six-month ban on the export of mineral fertilizers outside the Eurasian Economic Union, except in cases related to humanitarian assistance provided by the Cabinet of Ministers and customs transit procedures. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The village of Katran is located in the Leilek District of the Batken Region and is one of the major rural settlements in the area, with a population of about 7,000 as of 2021. The village is situated 125 km from the regional center and 50 km from the district center, at the beginning of the Kozu-Baglan River, which is a tributary of the Lailak River.
In Karakol, a new power transformer is planned to be installed at the 110/10 kV "Kun Batys" substation. According to NESK, the implementation of this project is scheduled for April 2026. The modernization includes the following activities:
In the city of Osh, only 4 out of 17 cosmetology institutions have valid licenses. This information was announced by Kanbu Kalysheva, a sanitary doctor dealing with public health issues at the disease prevention center and sanitary-epidemiological surveillance in the city of Osh and Osh region.
A rhythmic gymnastics coach was detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the October Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. A statement was received from A. M., who requested measures to be taken against the coach who trains her daughter E. A., born in 2019. According to the applicant, on December 24, 2025, her daughter sustained serious injuries during warm-up at practice.
At the World Council meeting in Washington, Donald Trump announced over $7 billion in aid for the Gaza Strip. “The region must no longer be a breeding ground for radicalism and terrorism. I am pleased to announce that Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait have united to provide over $7 billion as part of this aid package,” Trump emphasized.
Since the appointment of Janarbek Akaev as the mayor of Osh following the resignation of Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the city's residents have been actively discussing the changes in leadership. The film crew of 24.kg conducted a survey among the citizens to find out their opinions on the new personnel changes. Most respondents noted that they have not yet formed a definitive opinion about the new mayor, but expressed their readiness to monitor his work and evaluate it based on specific results.
The family of Bekzhan Beishekeev, a Kyrgyzstani truck driver detained in the USA after a tragic traffic accident, has made a plea to their country's diplomats. They hope that their relative will not become a victim of the anti-immigrant wave in America. In their opinion, the incident should be viewed as an accident, and they are urging Kyrgyzstan to provide legal support to Bekzhan. The incident, in which four people died, occurred on February 3. Ruslan, Bekzhan's older brother,
The buses will operate on the narrow streets of residential areas. In Bishkek, the acquisition of 625 small buses is planned. This was announced by Ulanbek Beishenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the city administration. According to him, an analysis of various models, their prices, and technical specifications is currently being conducted. The official noted: "These buses will be intended for narrow roads in residential
The updated electronic invoice is intended for the documentation of goods before their export from the country and is used exclusively for the documentary support of exported goods that will subsequently be sold through electronic trading platforms.
According to data from the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, there is an exceedance of the maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmospheric air in Bishkek.
In 2025, a tragedy occurred at construction sites in Kyrgyzstan: 19 workers died as a result of accidents. This became known during parliamentary hearings on the draft law "On Labor Protection," where Cholponkul Madirov, Deputy Director of the Labor Legislation Control and Supervision Service, spoke. Madirov noted that their service can only conduct planned inspections of working conditions. At each construction site, from the moment the foundation is laid until the completion of
In Niger, in the heart of the Sahara Desert, scientists have discovered a new species of Spinosaurus — one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs. This species is distinguished by its characteristic crest on its head and teeth designed for catching fish. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing an article in the journal Science. Until now, only one species of this dinosaur was known — Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, whose fossil remains were found in Egypt in 1915.
The educational process includes various directions: culinary arts, plumbing, and hairdressing. Each course is assigned specialized classrooms, and classes are held according to a set schedule, allowing for the combination of theory with practical experience. This approach facilitates the assimilation of material and the consolidation of skills in practice.
According to the report from the chief freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, there are only 19 nephrologists in the country, of which 12 work with adults and 7 with children. The availability of nephrologists for adults is 0.26 per 100,000 people, which is significantly lower than the World Health Organization's recommended level of ≥1.0 for developing countries. This creates a deficit of 34 specialists, meaning that the number of doctors needs to be
According to the press service, the new form of electronic invoice is intended for use in the trade sector on electronic platforms. A key point is that such invoices cannot be altered or declared invalid after they have been issued.
The Karakol City Court issued a verdict on December 23, 2025, against the former director of the municipal enterprise "Vodokanal" in a case of abuse of official powers. According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in October 2025, the investigation established that in 2023, a tender was held to drill three wells in the territory of one of the water intake facilities to provide the city of Karakol with quality drinking
According to the information from the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, the total number of artisans in Kyrgyzstan is 2,745 people. Nadyrbekov noted that this field includes many professions, and for Kyrgyzstan, as well as for the artisans themselves, this number is quite low.
The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has signed a new law that abolishes special measures that previously provided support to Ukrainian refugees and transfers these mechanisms into the general law on the protection of foreigners. As stated in the official announcement, this law cancels the emergency measures introduced in the past and establishes unified rules for providing assistance to foreigners.
