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).
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
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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
Bishkek February 21, Saturday At night, the temperature will range from +4 to +9 °C, with overcast weather expected.
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 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.
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 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
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.
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 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
— 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.
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, 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.
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
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.
Part of the avenue will remain accessible to vehicles Starting from February 24, the southern side of Deng Xiaoping Avenue in Bishkek is scheduled to be closed for repair work, as reported by city hall representatives. The length of the section where the work will be carried out is 4.458 km. The beginning of the road modernization is related to the necessity of replacing old water pipes. The project also includes the dismantling of the existing road surface, widening of the roadway, updating of
According to information from the press service of the city hall, on February 24, there will be a cold water shutdown in the eastern part of Bishkek. This is due to emergency repair work at the "HBO" water intake. The map of the cold water shutdown area, provided by the press service of the Bishkek city hall. The Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" apologizes for any inconvenience and recommends that residents and organizations take care of their drinking water supplies
Due to the necessity of conducting repair work, the southern part of Deng Xiaoping Avenue in Bishkek will be temporarily closed, as reported by representatives of the city hall. The closure will affect a section of 4.458 km, located between Intergelpo and Kustanayskaya streets.
According to Uraan Chekirbaev, who heads the food security department at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, several factors have contributed to the increase in meat prices. In an interview as part of the "Elden Sobol" program, he noted that the main factor is the deterioration of climatic conditions, which leads to the degradation of pastures near populated areas. Chekirbaev explained that climate change, particularly drought conditions, has negatively affected
A temporary water supply shutdown is expected in the residential area of "Ak-Bosogo". According to information from the city administration, on February 24, from 09:00 to 18:00, the supply of drinking water to residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, as well as to social and industrial facilities will be suspended.
On February 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia reported a phone conversation between Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, and Abbas Araghchi, his Iranian counterpart. During the conversation, the current situation regarding the Iranian nuclear program was discussed. The parties exchanged views, taking into account the results of recent indirect meetings between the United States and Iran that took place in Geneva. The official statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has updated its rules and extended the temporary permit for the export of worn-out US dollars, allowing commercial banks to continue this practice until September 1, 2026. Previously, the permit was valid until March 1, 2026. After completing operations for the export of worn-out dollars, banks are required to submit a report on the conducted operations to the National Bank within two working days.
How the absence of management fees affects owners and tenants Against the backdrop of high interest rates, the main risk for those investing in real estate is not a slowdown in market growth, but the premature emergence of capital costs in the investment cycle. In situations where cash flow is depleted in the early years, the internal rate of return (IRR) becomes "compressed" before the asset has a chance to demonstrate its true value. This highlights the difference between
According to reports, the decision to detain Abdykalikov was issued by the court on February 19, and he will remain in custody until April 15, according to media information. According to court data, the arrest was initiated by the head of the Investigation Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, and Abdykalikov is accused under a criminal article related to corruption.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, has initiated large-scale reforms in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). He noted that the GKNB has successfully handled its assigned tasks, but "the world is changing, and our state structure must evolve." Currently, the agency is facing new challenges that require modernization and adaptation.
A delegation from the European Parliament, led by Deputy Giuseppina Princi, who is responsible for relations with Central Asia and Mongolia, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. During the visit, she held meetings with government representatives and students, as well as met with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. The main focus was on issues of further cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union, including the development of inter-parliamentary relations, human
In the Issyk-Kul region, an important stage in the development of Kyrgyzstan took place: the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the ceremony of laying the capsule for the construction of the special financial and investment territory (SFIT) "Tamchy". In his address to the participants of the event, Kasymaliev noted that the launch of the "Tamchy" project represents a significant step for the economic progress of the country. The zone is intended to become an
An criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the investigation, the police managed to identify the suspect – a citizen T.E., born in 1984. He used the Telegram messenger to purchase bank cards from individuals, promising their use on a cryptocurrency exchange. The investigation established that the stolen funds amounting to 1,999,006 soms were transferred to a bank card that T.E. had previously acquired from third parties.
The Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced a tender for the purchase of uniforms for its employees. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the total amount allocated for these purposes will be 10 million 335 thousand soms. Of this amount, 6.4 million soms will be spent on the purchase of 1,950 sets of jackets and trousers, while 3.9 million will go towards an equivalent number of pullovers (sweaters).
On February 20, a meeting of the board on the results of the socio-economic development of the region for 2025 and the discussion of plans for 2026 took place at the Talas Regional Drama Theater named after K. Medetbekov. The event was attended by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas Region Ermat Dzhumaev, district akims, the city mayor, heads of rural administrations, and heads of
In Karakol, a suspect in fraud was detained for deceiving café owners by posing as an employee of a government agency. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the incident occurred on December 22, 2025. The owner of the establishment, E.S., reported to the Karakol police that on that day he received a call from a stranger who ordered 6 portions of manti to be delivered to the mayor's office.
On February 20, 2026, a passenger Boeing 787, which took off from Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, crossed Russian airspace in the Murmansk region before heading to Kazakhstan. According to data from Flightradar24, the aircraft first flew over Greenland, then over Norway and Finland, before entering Russian airspace, flying over Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, and Kirov regions. At 10:00 Moscow time (13:00 Astana time), it crossed the border into Kazakhstan.
On February 21, a festive evening dedicated to the International Mother Language Day was held in Karakol, titled "The Wealth of the People is Their Native Language" (Эл байлыгы — эне тил). The event took place at the Tugalbai Sydykbekov Regional Library, where representatives of various ethnic groups living in Karakol gathered, along with members of the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan, students, schoolchildren, and library staff.
This topic is a consequence of institutional failures and geographical fragmentation. Historians assert that the division into north and south in Kyrgyzstan became relevant only during the Soviet period. Prior to that, Kyrgyz people were not divided into southerners and northerners, as they were under the rule of various states, such as the Kokand Khanate, the Bukhara Emirate, and the empires of Russia and China. With the formation of a unified Kyrgyzstan in the form of the Kara-Kyrgyz
Photo from the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office During the hearings on the capital's budget project, it was announced that Bishkek's revenues for 2026 will amount to 32.9 billion soms. These funds are planned to be used for the construction and repair of roads, improvement of engineering networks, major repairs of social institutions, as well as for landscaping and greening of areas.
Seedance 2.0, developed by ByteDance, allows for the generation of high-quality videos with sound effects and dialogues based on minimal instructions, as reported by the BBC. Some of the videos created using Seedance, featuring well-known characters such as Spider-Man and Deadpool, have gone viral on the internet.
On February 20, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of suspects in a car theft that occurred on January 11. The incident took place in a paint shop on Almatinskaya Street, where a KIA K5 vehicle belonging to the complainant was stolen.
From the beginning of November 2025 to February 20, 2026, 192,014 citizens in Kyrgyzstan used the self-restriction service for lending through the "Tündük" application. This information was announced by the press service of the National Bank. As of January this year, the number of users of the service was 151,249 people.
“If we start replacing everything, we will blow up the city” At a meeting of the Bishkek City Committee, the First Deputy Mayor Mirlan Baigonchokov stated that the Bishkek City Hall does not have the resources for a large-scale replacement of utility systems. When the official was asked about the need to replace heating networks, water supply systems, and sewage lines, he explained that the municipal authorities are operating within the city budget and available resources. According to
A working meeting on this issue was held at the mayor's office At a recent meeting in the Osh mayor's office, owners of large hypermarkets and retail chains agreed to temporarily exempt meat sellers from rent payments. This measure is aimed at curbing the rise in prices for essential food products. According to information from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, this initiative will help reduce costs for businesses and allow prices for beef and lamb to remain within the limits set
In the Ton District, the operation "Arsenal" continues, within which the voluntary surrender of firearms is being carried out. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, active work is underway in the Ton District to collect illegally stored weapons from citizens as part of the operational and preventive measure called "Arsenal".
