In Bishkek, on February 7-8, the international open cup in strike grappling for children, youth, and adults took place. The competitions were organized in various categories: Category A for beginners, Category B for intermediate-level athletes, and Category C for professionals.
On the night of February 15, former Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to leave the country. According to Ukrainian media, the ex-official came under the scrutiny of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, who stopped him at the border. Photo from the media: Former Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to leave the country
Asel Sharbekova from Kyrgyzstan achieved success at the Open Masters Games 2026, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), winning a silver and a bronze medal in archery. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Photo by the media. Asel Sharbekova won medals in archery at the Open Masters Games 2026
Erlan Sherov, an international-class sports master from Kyrgyzstan, has won the gold medal at the European Open Cup in judo. This was reported by sports journalist Tahir Gafurov on social media here. Photo from social media The competition took place in the capital of Slovenia, the city of Ljubljana.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the countries that joined his initiative—the World Council—plan to allocate over five billion dollars for humanitarian needs and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. This statement was made in his post on the Truth Social platform. At a meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026, at the Donald J. Trump Peace Institute in Washington, Trump stated that the Council members committed not only to allocate the specified amount but also to send thousands of
According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the investigative authorities of the Lenin district have initiated a criminal case under Article 209 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among those detained was B. E., born in 1984. He has been placed in the detention center of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
A significant event took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan — a solemn meeting of the Union of National Sports Federations, organized by the country's Auto-Motor Sports Federation. Representatives from sports federations, coaches, sports veterans, and journalists gathered from all corners of the republic for this event. During the meeting, the results of the sports season were summarized, and outstanding achievements of athletes in technical sports were highlighted. The best racers
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Valeria Minadirova, won the international race held in Almaty (Kazakhstan). The Winter Run, which annually gathers participants, took place on February 15 and attracted around 2500 athletes. Nine athletes from Kyrgyzstan participated in the competition.
html The visit of the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his deputy, Marat Tagaev, to the "Kyrgyzfilm" film studio was aimed at checking the progress of restoration work. The ministry's press service provided the relevant information. Currently, the restoration of elevators has been completed, the process of purchasing new furniture is underway, and the offices of directors, producers, artists, and makeup artists are being renovated.
Students will be given only one day for spring break this year. The Ministry of Education has previously approved a new curriculum that includes a holiday schedule. According to this schedule, instead of the standard week of rest in March, students will only be able to take a break on March 6 (Friday). After a prolonged and intense third quarter, students will have just three days off, including the weekend.
The press tour in the Naryn region, which lasted three days, concluded with the festival "Tash-Rabat Kerbenei — At-Bashy Winter Wonder." This event, organized at the initiative of the presidential representative in the Naryn region, gathered many enthusiasts of ethnotourism and guests.
An emergency incident with a fatal outcome occurred in the recreation area "Teplye Klyuchi." This information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region. According to the data, the incident happened on February 15 at around 15:30. The driver, a 2000-born individual named S. B. A., lost control of his Hyundai Sonata, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and fall into the Alamudun River. The driver, as well as two girls
Intramuscular injections in the gluteal area require special caution and should only be performed by a qualified medical professional. This statement was made by experts from the Republican Center for Health Promotion. Specialists emphasize that performing this procedure without proper training can lead to serious consequences.
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Michel Portal has passed away at the age of 90, as reported by the Agence France-Presse, citing his representative. “Michel Portal, an outstanding figure in modern jazz in France, has died at the age of 90,” the information states.
In connection with this inspection, the movement of military equipment is expected in Almaty, Konev, and Taldykorgan during the specified period. As clarified by the ministry, temporary restrictions on vehicle movement may be introduced on some sections of the roads. Citizens are urged not to believe rumors and to rely only on official sources of information.
Recent performances by the artists of the Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev took place at the Lower-Sarafimov Nursing Home for the Elderly and at the "House of Hamid" boarding house. According to theater representatives, almost the entire troupe of soloists participated in the concerts to bring joy to those who cannot leave their beds and attend theatrical performances.
The judoka from Kyrgyzstan, Erlan Sherov, became the champion of one of the stages of the European Cup. The competition took place in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, on February 14 and 15.
As of the morning of February 16, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moskovsky Soviet are as follows:
Today, February 16, Kyrgyz athlete Timur Shakirov will compete in his second event at the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. On this day, there will be a slalom skiing competition featuring 96 athletes.
Next week, Bishkek is expected to have spring-like comfortable weather, although temperatures will start to drop by the weekend. Today, daytime temperatures will be +15…+17 degrees, while at night they will drop to +4…+6 degrees, with possible light precipitation.
Local residents are wondering: is it really worth spending funds on new cars instead of repairing the hospital? A recent visit by deputies to the hospital in the Moscow district of the Chui region caused shock. Witnesses of the event noted that some of the parliamentarians could not hold back their emotions upon seeing the deplorable condition of the medical facility. The hospital building is old, the walls and wards require serious repairs, and the medical equipment is outdated. Despite this,
As part of the campaign dedicated to International Children's Day of Cancer Patients, the Help the Children-SKD foundation provided support to young patients in the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). This was reported in a press release received by the editorial office. “Our goal is to give children attention, care, and warmth, as well as to draw society's attention to the problems of childhood oncology,” the statement notes.
According to the decision of the Council of Fatwas of the Muftiates of the Organization of Turkic States, the fast of Orozо will begin on February 19 (Thursday). In mosques, the Taraweeh prayer, a special prayer performed only during the month of Orozо, will take place in the evening on February 18. This decision was made at a meeting held in Samarkand.
According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, the exchange rates of the euro, Chinese yuan, and Kazakh tenge have decreased after a recent rise, while the ruble has slightly strengthened, and the US dollar has remained at the same level. US Dollar:
Eldar Zhakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Bishkek, was detained, as confirmed by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office on February 16. In the supervisory authority, it was reported that an investigation is currently underway.
This week the moon will be waning, creating an atmosphere for resolving conflicts and carrying out planned tasks. It is important to be attentive to documents and information, as mistakes and misunderstandings can lead to difficulties in relationships. The beginning of the week is suitable for working on legal and financial matters; there is an opportunity to resolve issues with loan restructuring, but taking out new loans during this time is not recommended. It is essential to engage in
Kyrgyz judoka Erlan Sherov has won a gold medal at the Ljubljana European Open-2026, an open European judo cup held in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The competition took place from February 14 to 15.
According to the Pentagon, the U.S. armed forces intercepted the tanker Veronica III, which allegedly violated sanctions on oil imports from Venezuela. This information was reported by RIA Novosti. In its message on social media platform X, the agency noted that the inspection and interception operation took place without incident in the area of responsibility of the Indo-Pacific Command.
Erlan Sherov competed in the weight category up to 90 kg and confidently progressed through the tournament, starting from the 1/16 finals, where he received a bye in the first round. In his first match, he won against Belgian Karl Fubert, then in the 1/8 finals he defeated Lithuanian Augustas Slizerins, and in the quarterfinals, he overcame Frenchman Eniel Caroli. In the semifinals, the Kyrgyz athlete faced Egyptian Abdallah Abdelsameh and also emerged victorious.
Previously, the municipality announced plans for its restoration. The demolition of 'Chatyr-Kul', located at the intersection of Toktonalieva and Zhamanbaeva streets, became known through reports from local residents. After the fire that occurred in the building in November of last year, the site was handed over to the city authorities. At that time, the authorities promised to renovate this landmark for the citizens and tourists. It should be noted that over the past few years,
In Astana, a meeting took place with the participation of Nadira Jusupekova, Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan. The event was held as part of the discussion on the concept of the regional platform for "green schools" and gathered deputy ministers from environmental and educational agencies of Central Asia, preceding the regional environmental summit.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Finance, the financial system of Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating stable development and strengthening, which is due to a systematic approach to managing public finances. The Ministry also provided data on budget consolidation for the period from 2021 to 2025. According to the statistics provided, the budget volume increased from 313.1 billion to 1 trillion 101.4 billion soms, which represents a growth of 3.5 times. This
In accordance with the new decree signed by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, preferential tariffs for railway transportation of coal intended for the Bishkek Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) have been established. These changes pertain to the decree dated May 28, 2025, No. 282, which concerns the preparation of economic sectors for the autumn-winter season of 2025/2026. The document makes adjustments to the regulation of tariffs for the transportation of coal that
The Ministry of Health has published a draft resolution for discussion regarding the approval of the rules for sanitary protection of the territory of Kyrgyzstan and a set of anti-epidemic measures for 2026-2030. These measures are aimed at preventing the importation and spread of quarantine and dangerous infections that threaten public health. Rules for sanitary protection of the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. The draft details the key requirements for organizational and
In Kyrgyzstan, the launch of a fast payment system is expected in the coming days. This was announced at a business breakfast organized by the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, where the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Medet Tairov, spoke. He noted that work is currently underway to improve the accessibility, speed, and security of financial services for citizens.
Among the detainees are 100 foreigners In Osh, law enforcement agencies detained over 300 people who attended the banned cockfights. This information was received from the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. During a preventive operation called "Bandit," it was revealed that a 38-year-old local resident organized gambling in his yard. Police quickly responded to the situation and detained everyone present who was placing bets on the outcome of the fights. As a result, more than 300
Anthony Joshua, the renowned British boxer, became a topic of discussion in sports circles following his visit to the PFL Champions Series tournament held in Dubai. Here, he met with several well-known mixed martial arts fighters.
Last Wednesday, February 15, people gathered in Ata-Türk Park in Bishkek to remember the events related to the Afghan war. The memorial rally was organized in honor of the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and took place at the memorial to internationalist soldiers. Among those present were veterans, widows of fallen soldiers, officers from the Ministry of Defense, and high-ranking officials of the city. The rally was attended by Bishkek Mayor Aibek
At the meeting of deputy ministers on ecology and education from Central Asia, held in Astana before the regional environmental summit, Nadira Jusupekova, the Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, participated.
Messages about the detention of the deputy were spreading on social media In response to the rumors that emerged, the Jogorku Kenesh denied the information about the detention of deputy Shairbek Tashiev. The parliament emphasized that no documents regarding his arrest had been received. Initially, social media reported that the MP had been arrested. However, these reports were later refuted, and it became known that Shairbek Tashiev is currently outside of Kyrgyzstan. It is worth noting that
In the last 24 hours, the media has reported on various events occurring in Ukraine and around the world against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points. The damaged Darnytsia CHPP in Kyiv. Photo by Roman Pilipey / AFP / Scanpix / LETA. The governor of Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, reported that over 170 Ukrainian drones were shot down in the region on Sunday. Heating and electricity disruptions are observed in several municipalities and partially in Bryansk. Mayor
The football club "Andijan" from Uzbekistan risks facing repressive measures from FIFA due to financial problems arising with the former head coach.
Eldar Zhakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the GKNB department in Bishkek, is now in the temporary detention facility of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. According to available information, his detention is related to a case that is under the jurisdiction of the Military Prosecutor's Office. Currently, details about the case have not been disclosed.
Musk has announced his intention to focus on the Moon, planning to create a "self-sustaining city." This decision came as a surprise after many years of preparation for a flight to Mars. Like Bezos, who also aims to establish factories on the Moon, Musk is integrating his profitable artificial intelligence company, xAI, with SpaceX to deploy data centers in space.
On February 15, at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, athletes competed for nine sets of medals, and this day witnessed numerous historical achievements and unexpected successes, as well as solidified the positions of leading teams in the medal standings. Record Success for Klæbo and Norway's DominanceNorwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo became the star of the day, winning his ninth Olympic gold and setting a new record as the most successful athlete in the history
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the zero rate of value-added tax (VAT) for feed used in fish farms. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, indicating that the relevant amendments to the resolution on measures to ensure food security have already been approved.
According to information provided by the Mongolian Tourism Organization, 60,638 foreign tourists visited the country in January and February 2026, which is 33% higher than the same figure last year. The main sources of tourists arriving in Mongolia were China, Russia, and South Korea. Mongolia is actively working on developing a year-round tourism sector, aiming to reduce its economy's dependence on the mining industry.
At the Open Masters Games in the capital of the UAE, Mongolian veterans of volleyball and basketball demonstrated outstanding results. As previously reported, from February 6 to 15, Abu Dhabi hosted the Open Masters Games — the largest multi-sport event in the Middle East, gathering over 25,000 participants from 92 countries competing in 38 disciplines without age or qualification restrictions. In the men's volleyball tournament, the Mongolia team in the over 55 age category won the gold
