The championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in jiu-jitsu took place in Bishkek, with more than 120 athletes participating from various regions of the country and districts of the capital.
Today, February 17, it became known about the detention of Kanatbek Abdykadyrov, who holds the position of vice-president of the Football Union of Kyrgyzstan and is also the director of the club "Muras United." According to information received by the editorial staff of Kaktus.media from sources in law enforcement agencies, he was detained at the airport while attempting to leave the country. Abdykadyrov was planning to fly abroad together with Kamchybek Tashiev, but he was stopped
- The quality of road materials and the implementation of stone-mastic asphalt and concrete should be a focal point in the construction of highways. This statement was made by former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov on the radio. He pointed out that this technology first appeared in Kyrgyzstan thanks to the specialists of the PII "Kyrgzdortransproject." The first section with stone-mastic asphalt was laid in 2016, and over a ten-year period of operation, including challenging
On Monday, February 23, the work schedule remains unchanged. It is worth noting that February 23, which is Defender of the Fatherland Day, is considered a holiday according to the Labor Code effective from 2025, but it is not a non-working day.
Sadyr Japarov will have the opportunity to run for a second term The Constitutional Court has concluded that early presidential elections will not be held. This decision was made in response to a request from Sadyr Japarov. Therefore, the presidential elections will take place on January 24, 2027, and Japarov will be able to participate in them again. Photo www
Dastan Kadyrov has been appointed to his position in the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, which is part of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The appointment order was signed by Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to official data, B.B. was detained in the correctional facility "Boone County Jail," located in the state of Kentucky.
The prize winners and finalists will receive gifts and prizes. The American University of Central Asia (AUA) in collaboration with the AUA Innovation College is holding an annual math olympiad for students in grades 9-11 in Kyrgyzstan. The event will take place on February 22, 2026, at the AUA building, starting at 10:00 AM. Online registration for participants is open from February 7 to February 19. You can register at the following address: Finalists and prize winners of the olympiad will
On February 17, President Sadyr Japarov appointed Akylbek Zakirovich Namazov as the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, replacing Timur Shabdanbekov. Akylbek Namazov was born on April 3, 1971, in Dushanbe.
Today, February 17, a phone conversation initiated by Kazakhstan took place between the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. During the conversation, the leaders discussed key issues concerning bilateral relations, including the implementation of previously reached agreements in the areas of trade, transport, industrial cooperation, as well as in the
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented for discussion a draft amendment to the document "On Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Their Analogues and Precursors Subject to Control in the Kyrgyz Republic," approved on March 26, 2025, under number 152. The draft states that these changes are necessary for the implementation of the Law "On Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Their Analogues and Precursors," as well as for improving the
Snow avalanches that struck the Bishkek-Osh highway were quickly cleared, allowing traffic to resume. Now the border checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral" are operating as usual.
Robin van Persie, head of "Heerenveen," confirmed that Raheem Sterling, who recently signed a contract with the team, will temporarily be unable to train at the club's facility due to regulatory restrictions. According to the coach, the club has decided to organize an urgent training camp in Belgium so that the player can work with his teammates and maintain his physical condition until all necessary administrative procedures are completed.
The launch of the winter railway route on the Turkish Eastern Express between Ankara and Kars presents an amazing opportunity for tourists. This journey, lasting about 24 hours, offers magnificent landscapes, comfort, and elements of sustainable tourism, highlighting the growing interest in railway travel worldwide. The train departs three times a week in both directions. The most popular route is from Ankara to Kars, passing through cities such as Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, and
The sentence was handed down after the state prosecutor insisted on life imprisonment for Vardanyan. The court found him guilty on multiple counts of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, including charges of aggressive war, deportation, forced relocation of people, persecution, illegal deprivation of liberty, torture, mercenarism, violation of the laws of war, terrorism, financing terrorism, creating a criminal community, illegal arms trafficking, threats to aviation security, violent seizure of
During his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaiev got acquainted with the implementation of the Osh – Kara-Suu road project and the construction of a new greenhouse belonging to the municipal enterprise "Combinat of Landscaping and Greening" in Osh. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, Kasymaiev checked the current state of the road construction, which will be four-lane to enhance road safety and reduce
In the Ak-Suy district, the installation of modern interactive whiteboards in educational institutions has begun. The deputy akim of the district, Gulzat Suranchieva, shared this information with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, 119 interactive panels have already been delivered and are currently being installed in classrooms.
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided a clear answer to an important question regarding the timing of presidential elections, clarifying the provisions of the Constitution. On February 17, 2026, the highest constitutional body considered the president's request for the interpretation of Articles 67, 68, and 72 of the Constitution, adopted in the new edition of the Law on May 5, 2021, and concluded regarding the timing of elections. This interpretation also took into
Gulnur Mamyrova was appointed to this position on February 16 after the change of Aibek Chotonov. Mamyrova was born on January 18, 1980, in Przhevalsk, which is now called Karakol and is located in the Issyk-Kul region.
Bishkek February 18, Wednesday Night temperature +6...+8 °C, cloudy sky.
The key factor in reducing pasture degradation, according to First Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev, is not the increase in livestock numbers, but the improvement of its quality. He stated this during a broadcast on a state channel, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Experts estimate that by introducing high-yield breeds of livestock, the load on pastures can be reduced by up to 5%. “Thus, keeping a smaller number of more productive livestock,
"Although we cannot claim that the smog problem is completely resolved, there is a positive trend observed each year," noted Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev at the eco-council meeting. According to him, some people associate the improvement in the situation with warm weather; however, in other countries with higher temperature regimes, high levels of pollution are also observed. An example is Beijing, which ranked second in the list of the most polluted cities on February 12, the
Representatives of the tourism sector will have the opportunity to meet with the management of the Open Joint Stock Company "Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic" on February 20. According to the Fund, the meeting will start at 3:00 PM and will take place in the hall of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of the event will be to create a platform for productive dialogue, where participants will discuss pressing issues and
On February 17, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic issued a ruling that upheld the decision of the Bishkek Administrative Court. This ruling concerned the lawsuit of Kanybek Bazarbaev, a candidate for deputy in district No. 13, who contested the cancellation of the elections that took place on March 1 at the initiative of the Central Election Commission. Recall that on February 16, 2026, the Administrative Court supported the decision of the Central Election Commission to cancel the
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reminds about the necessity of submitting a unified tax declaration. All legal entities, as well as state and municipal employees, must comply with this requirement by April 1. The following categories are required to submit a declaration:
On February 17, a ceremonial opening of a new school designed for 275 students took place in the village of Zhylandy, located in the rural district of Tört-Köl in the Uzgen region. This information was provided by the press service of the presidential representative office in the Osh region.
In the Osh region, 16 new schools were opened in 2025. This was announced on February 17 by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a ceremonial event in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. In his speech, Kasymaliev emphasized that improving the quality of education and creating the necessary conditions for learning are the most important aspects of state policy.
The Ministry of Education explained why the school holidays will be unbalanced in the new academic year. In the department, it was noted that according to regulatory documents, students are entitled to 30 calendar days of rest throughout the year. Previously, these days were distributed over three periods: autumn (approximately 9 days), winter (12 days), and spring (9 days), not including public holidays.
On Lenin Street in the city of Tokmok, Chui Region, a passenger car collided with a so-called "ant," eyewitnesses reported. The accident occurred yesterday, February 16, at 3:00 PM.
Dastan Maksatovich Kadyrov has been appointed as the head of the regional department of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture in Jalal-Abad. This was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. The appointment order was signed by Nurdana Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction.
Five years ago, Logan Paul purchased a rare Pikachu card for $5.275 million, which at the time set a world record. Now, having sold it for $16.492 million, he confirmed that it was a successful investment. This was reported by the Russian service of the BBC. The most expensive Pokémon card in history. The card in question is known as the Pikachu Illustrator and was one of only 39 copies released in 1998 for a Pokémon illustration contest.
Lina Kemler, a resident of Tokmok, expresses her concern about the possibility of her ex-husband S.S. evading punishment. He was convicted of lewd acts against their daughter. Lina told 24. kg that their marriage lasted 18 years and they have five children. In the last five years of their life together, she says, her husband's behavior towards the children became unacceptable.
A concert featuring both Kyrgyz and Russian performers will take place in Bishkek, dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.
In Bishkek, according to IQAir at 17:00 on February 16, 2026, the air quality level reaches 59 AQI. This indicator reflects a satisfactory state of the air.
According to sources, starting from April 1, the regulator will begin a "total blocking" of Telegram, using a scenario that was previously applied to social networks Instagram and Facebook. It is expected that the restrictions will affect the entire Russian Federation, and the application will cease to function both through mobile networks and through stationary internet providers.
- In 2025, the total area of vineyards reached 2870 hectares, which is an increase of 225 hectares, or 8.5%, compared to the previous year. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's data, the gross grape harvest amounted to 5990.1 tons, which is 1% more than in 2024. The average yield was 20.5 centners per hectare.
Relatives of one of the girls turned to law enforcement for help In Bishkek, police officers arrested a suspect in drug solicitation. This became known from representatives of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement, a call was received at "102" reporting drug use in a house on Matyiev Street. The caller explained that his niece was at this address. This incident was registered in the automated information system of the Department of Internal
A serious traffic accident occurred on the 128th kilometer of the Osh-Batken-Razzakov road. The accident happened on February 17, around 11:00, in the village of Guldoromo, which belongs to the Iskhak Polotkhan area of the Batken region.
Aidar Abdujalil uulu, recognized as the best goalscorer of the Kyrgyzstan Futsal Championship in 2025, has decided to continue his career in professional football. Recently, the futsal player from the OshMU club signed a contract with "Barsa" from Karakol, which is currently the reigning national champion in football.
The scientific conference dedicated to Turkology will take place on March 24–25 in two cities: Barnaul and Urgench. This event is organized by the Scientific and Educational Center "Great Altai" in collaboration with universities in Central Asia. The plenary session will be conducted in a video conference format, bringing together participants from both countries.
On February 17, at 12:10, two sections of the Chychkan gorge on the Bishkek - Osh highway experienced snow avalanches. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result, traffic of all types of vehicles was restricted at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral".
During a meeting of the city council of Osh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, warned the city authorities and law enforcement agencies about the inadmissibility of conducting unfounded inspections of entrepreneurs. He emphasized that such actions negatively affect business activities.
Today, at 12:10, avalanches occurred at two sites in the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek–Osh highway. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It has been reported that traffic on the Bishkek–Osh route is temporarily suspended for all types of vehicles at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral".
Last weekend, an operation called "Den" was held in Bishkek, initiated to identify and eliminate instances of the provision of intimate services. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. As a result of the operational activities, more than 70 individuals engaged in intimate activities were detained and taken to law enforcement agencies for preventive work and explanations.
In Karakol, in the "Kirpichny" microdistrict, residents are facing a lack of drinking water, reports a regional correspondent. Local residents are appealing to the authorities to promptly restore water supply and organize water delivery until it is restored.
Currently, the area of vineyards in Kyrgyzstan is actively increasing, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. As of the end of 2025, the area of vineyards reached 2,870 hectares, which is 225 hectares more than in 2024. At the same time, the gross harvest amounted to 5,990.1 tons, and the average yield reached 20.5 quintals per hectare.
The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Italian organization Unimpresa have announced their intention to deepen bilateral cooperation and begin the implementation of joint investment projects. These agreements were reached as a result of a recent meeting, as reported by the agency's press service. The Italian side expressed interest in investment opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic and confirmed its readiness to continue dialogue and strengthen
In the village of Zhyalaldy, located in the Uzgen district, a ceremonial opening of a school took place, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev during his working trip to the Osh region. According to the provided data, 152 million soms were allocated from the republican budget for the construction of the new building. The school accommodates 275 students and is equipped with modern classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, as well as all the necessary infrastructure
