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"Kyrgyzstan Has Not Led the IFSA for 30 Years." Expert Calls for Change
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"Kyrgyzstan Has Not Led the IFSA for 30 Years." Expert Calls for Change

Ismail Dairova, director of the "Regional Mountain Center of Central Asia" and former advisor to the Minister of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, addressed President Sadyr Japarov with a proposal to enhance the country's participation in regional environmental cooperation. In his address, he also urged consideration of the possibility of leading the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), emphasizing that this could strengthen interaction within the region, attract

21.02.2026, 09:37
Local news

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that part of the large tariffs imposed by Trump is illegal.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that some of the large tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are illegal, reports BBC News. According to the court's ruling, Trump exceeded his authority by applying a law that was created for use in emergency situations. The court noted that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act "does not grant the president the right to impose tariffs."

21.02.2026, 09:34
Local news

Temperature Records. The coldest February 21 in Bishkek was in 1984.

February 21, 1984, entered the history of Bishkek as the coldest day of the month, when the temperature dropped to -22.5 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate". In contrast to the cold records, the warmest February 21 was in 1999, when thermometers recorded +20.2 degrees.

21.02.2026, 08:58
Pacquiao to Hold Exhibition Fight with Provodnikov in Las Vegas
Sports

Pacquiao to Hold Exhibition Fight with Provodnikov in Las Vegas

On April 18, the return of 47-year-old Manny Pacquiao, a former world champion in boxing across eight weight classes, is scheduled, where he will hold an exhibition fight against Ruslan Provodnikov, a former champion in the junior welterweight category. The match will take place in a 10-round format.

21.02.2026, 08:57
Sadyr Japarov: An Investigative Committee Will Be Established, and the GKNB Awaits Major Reform
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Sadyr Japarov: An Investigative Committee Will Be Established, and the GKNB Awaits Major Reform

The President noted that work on reforms has been ongoing for a long time. In an interview with the news agency "Kabar," President Sadyr Japarov spoke about plans for large-scale changes in the security forces. — Hello, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich. Today, I would like to discuss the role of the GKNB as a state institution. Previously, both former leaders and ordinary citizens pointed out that during the Soviet era, no one knew who worked in the KGB. But now, the GKNB faces a lot of

21.02.2026, 08:54
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"Best District" and "Best Entrepreneur": Talas Region Summarizes the Year

In the Talas region, the results for the year 2025 have been summarized, and the best representatives of the region were awarded prizes. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. On February 20, at a meeting of the regional council, districts, institutions, leaders, and entrepreneurs who made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the region were honored. Special awards were presented by the office of the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz

21.02.2026, 08:33
Donald Trump Ordered the Pentagon to Declassify UFO Archives
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Donald Trump Ordered the Pentagon to Declassify UFO Archives

The head of state officially instructed the Ministry of Defense to prepare for the comprehensive release of all existing government materials on this sensitive topic. He announced this on his platform Truth Social, stating that the decision to declassify was prompted by "significant public interest" in extraterrestrials.

21.02.2026, 08:21
Incidents

In which areas of Bishkek do the most traffic accidents occur?

In Bishkek, 4,029 traffic accidents were registered in 2025, among which 120 cases resulted in fatalities. This information was announced on February 19 by the senior prosecutor of the Bishkek city prosecutor's office, Eradil Asypbekov, in an interview with the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". According to the provided data, the highest number of traffic accidents occurred in the Lenin district — 1,155 cases. This is followed by the Pervomaisky district with 1,029

21.02.2026, 04:17
Head of the State Buildings Department under the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Detained
Incidents

Head of the State Buildings Department under the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Detained

Photo from the internet. Chynberdi Tolonov According to local media, Chynberdi Tolonov, head of the state buildings department under the president's office, was detained at the beginning of the week. Sources in law enforcement confirmed this information. The official has already been taken to the Military Prosecutor's Office, where a preventive measure was chosen for him. The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place him in custody until April 16. Tolonov is involved in

20.02.2026, 23:40
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic revealed details of the detention of the Deputy Minister of Health.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic revealed details of the detention of the Deputy Minister of Health.

According to information from the press center of the GKNB, during the fight against corruption in the healthcare sector, illegal activities of the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, S.R.S., were uncovered. It was established that from 2022 to 2023, while serving as the head of the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, S.R.S. systematically extorted money from subordinates for personal enrichment.

20.02.2026, 23:36
Local news

In St. Petersburg, there are plans to prohibit migrants from working in the trade sector.

In St. Petersburg, an initiative to ban migrants from working in the retail and wholesale trade is currently being considered. This topic became relevant after a tragic incident at the end of January, when two security guards from Uzbekistan killed a 24-year-old customer of the "Perekrestok" store, suspecting him of theft, reports "Kommersant." This idea was put forward by Roman Plugin, head of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for St. Petersburg and

20.02.2026, 23:18
Local news

Saudi Arabia Sets Deadlines for Performing Umrah in 2026

The official authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced the deadlines for the completion of the Umrah season, which will end in 2026. According to the new rules, the issuance of visas for pilgrims will cease on March 19. This decision is related to the kingdom's preparations for the mandatory pilgrimage — Hajj.

20.02.2026, 23:15
Incidents

The head of the State Buildings Department under the Presidential Administration, Chynberdi Tolonov, has been detained.

According to information provided to the editorial staff of Kaktus.media by law enforcement officials, Tolonov was detained at the beginning of the current week and taken to the Military Prosecutor's Office. At the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, it became known that on February 18, the court granted the request of the investigator from the Ministry of Internal Affairs' investigative service. In relation to Chynberdi Tolonov, who is charged under Article 336

20.02.2026, 23:02
Incidents

The GKNB reported details of the detention of Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev

According to the GKNB, in 2022-2023, when Sydygaliev headed the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, he allegedly organized a systematic collection of money from subordinates for personal enrichment. Currently, investigative actions are ongoing to identify other officials who may be involved in this illegal activity in the healthcare sector of Kyrgyzstan.

20.02.2026, 22:48
Local news

"Project Became Popular". On the Decade of "Ramadan Tent" and Iftars for Thousands of People During Orozо

"The Ramadan Tent" is an unusual social and charitable project organized by the "Al-Umma" fund for ten consecutive years. During the month of Orozo, this project offers iftars for people in need. Traditionally, well-known personalities from Kyrgyzstan and other countries are invited to the opening ceremony of the tent. This year, "The Ramadan Tent" will provide food for more than 6,000 people who are facing difficulties in life. The first iftar of 2026 took place

20.02.2026, 22:45
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Cybercriminals deceived citizens out of 4.5 million soms: Searches and arrests conducted

An investigation has been initiated by the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh into several criminal cases related to large-scale fraud schemes. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a group of criminals has been identified, using hundreds of phone numbers to deceive citizens by posing as employees of banks and government institutions. The fraudsters operated according to a pre-prepared scheme, employing social engineering techniques and psychological pressure, as

20.02.2026, 22:17
Local news

The Army of Kazakhstan will ensure peace in the Gaza Strip

At the first meeting of the World Council in Washington, chaired by Donald Trump, an agreement was reached that the army of Kazakhstan would support peace in the Gaza Strip, as reported by DW. During the meeting, Trump announced that five countries, including Kazakhstan, agreed to send troops to the region: Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Indonesia.

20.02.2026, 22:12
Incidents

The State National Security Committee detained Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev.

On February 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of Ryspek Sydygaliev, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health, as part of measures to combat corruption in the healthcare sector. According to the investigation, from 2022 to 2023, when Sydygaliev headed the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Transport, he "organized the systematic collection of monetary funds from subordinate employees"

20.02.2026, 22:00
Lifelong prisoners celebrated International Mother Language Day
Local news

Lifelong prisoners celebrated International Mother Language Day

A cultural evening titled “If I Am a Nation, I Am My Language” was held at Correctional Institution No. 19, dedicated to International Mother Language Day. This event, organized by the press service of the State Penitentiary Service, was attended by prisoners serving life sentences. Participants representing various nationalities, such as Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Dungan, Russian, and Pakistani, performed songs and recited monologues in their native languages. They also shared

20.02.2026, 21:53
First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan Resigns
Local news

First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan Resigns

Photo from the internet. Aibek Matkerimov Aibek Matkerimov, who holds the position of First Deputy Minister of Health, has decided to resign. This information has appeared in several media outlets citing their sources. It is reported that this morning Matkerimov said goodbye to his colleagues and announced his intention to resign voluntarily.

20.02.2026, 21:51
Local news

Deputy Head of the Ministry of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev Detained

According to information received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media, Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev has been detained. This occurred on February 20, when the investigative service of the GKNB arrested him on suspicion of corrupt activities. He is currently in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB.

20.02.2026, 21:51
Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Detained
Incidents

Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Detained

Photo from the internet. Ryspek Sydygaliev According to media reports, the Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Ryspek Sydygaliev, was detained during an investigation by anti-corruption authorities. The investigative service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) suspects him of corrupt activities.

20.02.2026, 21:43
Mederbek Satiev: Being Closer to People is the Main Principle of Court Work
Local news

Mederbek Satiev: Being Closer to People is the Main Principle of Court Work

The results of the work of the courts in the Issyk-Kul region for 2025 were summarized at a recent meeting, as reported by the press service of the Supreme Court. The Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mederbek Satyiev, participated in the event. In his address, Satyiev emphasized that the quality of justice is inextricably linked to the professionalism of judges, the uniformity of judicial practice, adherence to discipline, and a high level of ethical standards.

20.02.2026, 21:28
Local news

The Mayor of Manas Has Changed

Ernisbek Ormokov, who held the position of mayor of Manas, has been relieved of his duties. This information was confirmed by sources from the publication Kaktus.media. He has been replaced by Abdupata Matkalikov in the vacant position.

20.02.2026, 21:27
Local news

Aibek Matkerimov has left the position of Deputy Minister of Health.

Today, February 20, Aibek Matkerimov, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Health, informed his subordinates that he has decided to leave his post. Sources familiar with the situation told the editorial team of Kaktus.media that he said goodbye to the team and submitted a resignation letter of his own accord. Currently, there is no official order regarding his dismissal.

20.02.2026, 21:25
Health

Members of the Parliament met with a representative of the World Health Organization

On February 20, a meeting was held in the parliamentary building of Kyrgyzstan with Livio Vedrasco, a representative of the World Health Organization. Participants in the event included Deputy Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy, as well as deputies Gulsharkan Kultaeva, Gulnara Akimbaeva, Nilufer Alimjanova, Zhyldyz Egenberdieva, and Deputy Chair of the Council, Deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva.

20.02.2026, 21:11
Local news

Human Rights Defender Rita Karasartova Filed a Lawsuit Against the Leadership of the GSIN and SIZO-1

Human rights activist Rita Karasartova has filed a lawsuit against the leadership of the State Penitentiary Service and the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1) in the Administrative Court of Bishkek. She announced this on her Facebook page. Karasartova noted that a law was passed in 2006 ensuring the right of detainees in SIZO to make a 15-minute phone call to relatives once a week.

20.02.2026, 21:00
Local news

Trump instructed the Department of Defense to release documents on UFOs

According to U.S. President Donald Trump, he has instructed the Department of Defense to release documents related to issues of extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects. He announced this in his post on the social network Truth Social. Trump justified his decision by the "significant interest" of the public in this topic.

20.02.2026, 20:28
Local news

Osmonov Street in the city of Osh will be made eight lanes wide.

The city street Osmonova in Osh will be expanded to eight lanes. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office in the southern region. According to their data, Janar Akayev, the mayor of the city, conducted an inspection of the condition of this road.

20.02.2026, 20:26
Local news

A Man Dictated a Code via WhatsApp and Lost Almost 2 Million Som with His Bank Card

In the Chui region, police officers arrested a man suspected of fraudulent activities involving bank cards, sources in the regional Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to law enforcement information, on February 5 at 13:21, a 42-year-old man, K.A., contacted the police department of the Issyk-Ata district, stating that he received a call via WhatsApp from unknown individuals who asked him to dictate a four-digit code. Shortly after this, 1,999,006 soms were stolen from his

20.02.2026, 20:22
Economy / Exclusive

Taxes reduced by almost 10 times: jewelers in Osh were explained the benefits of legalization

On February 20, a meeting was held in Osh to discuss issues related to the legalization of jewelry. Abylbek Abdyrai uulu, head of the information support service of the State Tax Service, emphasized that legalization will help reduce the tax burden and improve conditions for business. “Currently, more than a hundred entrepreneurs engaged in gold sales are undergoing training on legalization and entering information into the system through their personal accounts. We have already conducted

20.02.2026, 19:53
Local news

The Ministry of Construction proposes to transfer the approval of the PDP for Bishkek and Osh to the Cabinet instead of the city councils.

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has announced its intention to transfer the approval of detailed planning projects and land use regulations for Bishkek and Osh to the Cabinet of Ministers. The corresponding draft law has been published for public discussion. In the ministry, it was emphasized that urban planning documentation consists of a set of documents regulating the development and construction of territories at all levels, from national to

20.02.2026, 19:41
OTG is entering a new level of economic cooperation
Economy

OTG is entering a new level of economic cooperation

The 14th meeting of ministers responsible for economic and trade issues took place in Turkestan under the auspices of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). As reported by the organization's press service, delegations from participating countries gathered at the ministerial level to discuss the development of economic cooperation, deepening trade ties, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in the Turkic world.

20.02.2026, 19:14