At the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held in Tianjin from February 6 to 8, Nursultan Keneshbekov from Kyrgyzstan won two medals. Five athletes represented the Kyrgyzstan team, led by Satybek Chokayev, and they successfully earned awards.
Residents of the Naryn region have initiated the creation of a plant for leather processing. This was reported at a meeting of the Agricultural Policy Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh by deputy Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy. She noted that a significant portion of the local population is engaged in livestock farming, and farmers face the problem of disposing of hides. In most cases, they choose between throwing them away or burning them. Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry
Police officers strongly recommend not to go onto bodies of water during warming conditions. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the ice cover becomes especially dangerous during this period.
- In 2025, insurance companies in Kyrgyzstan increased the volume of premiums transferred for reinsurance by 210.9 million soms, which corresponds to a growth of 14.1% compared to 2024. This data is presented in the report of the Financial Supervision. The total volume of reinsurance premiums grew to 1.71 billion soms, while last year it was 1.5 billion soms.
The shareholders of the Kashagan project were aware of the risks associated with potential fines for exceeding sulfur storage norms at the field. They discussed this issue, referencing the case of Tengizchevroil, which paid 37 billion tenge for a similar violation in 2007. However, it seems that the consortium members decided to postpone sulfur processing, believing that under low price conditions, the project would not be profitable. In 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
On February 9, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the discovery of illegal allocation of a land plot in the rural area of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district. The investigation established that a number of former officials of the Tash-Dobo rural council unjustifiably allocated a land plot of 1.01 hectares in the Seyil park on the outskirts of the capital - Bishkek - to a citizen R.E.R.
According to information from IQAir, as of February 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 53 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
Photo by Dmitry Pereyaslavsky In Bishkek, an active campaign against shrubs has begun, which, according to city officials, is expected to create a more open and safe environment. The city hall believes that shrubs worsen visibility for drivers and pedestrians, as well as provide shelter for the homeless and a dumping ground for trash. However, the mass replacement of shrubs with lawns could turn out to be a serious mistake for a densely populated city, especially considering issues with dust,
On the night of February 9, a serious fire occurred in a two-story residential building located at 144a Erkindik Street in Manas. It was reported that the roof and the second floor were completely burned, with a total area of the fire being approximately 114 square meters. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). To combat the fire, two units from the No. 20 fire and rescue department of the city were deployed. The fire was localized by 1:56 AM, and it was
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has instructed to review the training periods in driving schools. This was reported by the press service of the State Center for Vehicle Registration. According to the agency, the President's Chief of Staff Kanbek Tumanbaev stated that for cadets demonstrating outstanding results, testing will be offered after just four months of training in an experimental mode.
A group of 75 signatories, including scholars, former deputies, and representatives of society, has addressed President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu with an urgent request to hold new presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan. To the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Nurgojayevich Japarov
On February 9, the press service of the Bishkek City Police reported the detention of a suspect in a series of pickpocketing incidents. A resident of the capital contacted the police after an incident that occurred on January 30 around 8:00 PM. At the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street, her iPhone 17 Pro Max was stolen. The woman suspected two young men and attempted to catch up with them. This case was registered under Article 205 ("Theft") of the Criminal Code of the
In the Uzgen district, after a large-scale alaman ulak event, numerous cases of unauthorized waste dumping were observed. The area where this public gathering took place became heavily polluted, attracting the attention of regulatory authorities. According to information from the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, official notifications were sent to the local administrations of Bash-Dobo and Tort-Kul, demanding cleanup and remediation of the pollution
The production base, which includes workshops, warehouses, and a land plot with a total area of 0.64 hectares, has been returned to the state. This is confirmed by a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Since 2010, municipal activities have gradually been winding down, and the property has been used for commercial purposes. Control over the enterprise ended up in the hands of D. B., who at that time held the position of deputy head of the
The presentation will take place at the National Philharmonic From February 12 to 17, the long-awaited premiere of the musical "Suymonkul" will be held on the stage of the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Culture. This musical is a tribute to the memory of the outstanding actor and artist Suymonkul Chokmorov, and its script was written by playwright Akbar Kubanychbekov. According to ministry
Starting from February 10, the Kyrgyz Republic will begin enrollment in state driving schools, and updated driver training programs will be introduced. This was reported by Kaktus.media through the Office of the President of the KR. Enrollment in driving schools will be available exclusively in an online format on the official website avtomektep.srs.kg.
A tragic incident occurred in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan: a mother threw her children out of the window of an apartment on the fifth floor. This was reported by Tengrinews.kz. According to the publication, the incident took place in Taraz. The victims were two children — a five-year-old and a three-year-old. They were hospitalized with closed traumatic brain injuries and acute brain swelling.
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Issues, Deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva raised the question of the possibility of opening a livestock market in the Issyk-Ata district. She noted that the market in Tokmok was closed, after which a new market was opened in the Kemin district. "The distance to Kemin is 90 km from Issyk-Ata, and to Kara-Balta is also 90 km. That's quite far," the deputy added.
Deputy Kydyraiev raised the question of whether neighbors are indeed paying for the water they receive from Kyrgyzstan. At the meeting of the committee on agrarian policy and water resources, held on February 9, he noted that there is a water shortage worldwide due to climate change.
- On February 9, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, ecology, water resources, and subsoil use, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised the issue of developing drip irrigation in Kyrgyzstan. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev announced the allocation of funds for the implementation of a drip irrigation system on 5.2 thousand hectares of agricultural land.
The incident occurred in Balykchy, where a 4th-grade student was struck by falling gates. The child was urgently taken to a medical facility. This was reported to journalists by Kaktus.media at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. On February 3, a local resident, Ch. A., shared a troubling message on social media about a student from the village of Tash-Saray who was hit by the gates while playing on the football field. Ch. A. called for accountability for those responsible
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on February 9, 2026, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised the issue that farmers are unable to obtain loans for the development of organic agriculture. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev noted that there are special concessional loans for this purpose; however, only two people have been able to take advantage of them.
In the Bazar-Korgon district, law enforcement officials informed the editorial team of Kaktus.media about the initiation of a criminal case against a 71-year-old man suspected of raping his 15-year-old granddaughter. It became known that on February 5, a statement was received at the Bazar-Korgon district police department from a local resident born in 1991, named T. M. He reported that his grandfather, born in 1955, M. M., while at his home, used physical force and committed sexual acts
Kanybek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with Kyrgyz doctors in Moscow as part of his working trip. The main focus of the discussion was on the possibilities of specialists returning to their homeland and the necessary conditions for their professional realization.
According to information provided by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, from February 2 to February 8, 25,638 violations of traffic rules were detected. Details of the violations:
The FSB showed the faces of the participants in the assassination attempt on General Vladimir Alexeev According to the Public Relations Center (PRC) of the FSB of Russia, the detainees in the case of the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev, Lyubomir Korba and Viktor Vasin, have made confessions. According to the FSB, the suspects acted on the orders of the SBU. In particular, Polish special services were involved in the recruitment of Korba, who became the executor of
A criminal case of extortion has been opened in the Batken region, where a group of suspects pressured the victim to obtain monetary funds. This was reported by representatives of the regional Internal Affairs Department. According to preliminary information, the suspects threatened the victim with violence, demanding a significant sum of money. As a result of operational actions, police officers were able to detain the perpetrators. Their identities have been established, and they were taken
In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained three officials from the Bishkek City Department of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, who are suspected of illegally registering cars using forged documents. The court has ordered their detention for a period of one month.
A land plot of 1.01 hectares has become the center of a scandal As a result of the abuse of their official powers, former officials of the Tash-Dobon rural administration, located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region, were detained. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigation, it was revealed that the former officials, acting in collusion, illegally allocated a land plot of 1.01 hectares to a citizen R.E.R. This plot is located in an
Sirojiddin Mukhriddin During a press conference, the minister clarified that according to the information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, a criminal case has been initiated in Moscow, and the perpetrator has been detained. He has been charged with murder and attempted murder with aggravating circumstances, and the court has already chosen a preventive measure in the form of arrest. Mukhriddin also added that the Russians promised to inform about the further results of the
Elon Musk announced that the first city on the Moon could be built within the next decade, while construction on Mars will begin in just 5–7 years. However, SpaceX is now shifting its priorities. According to Musk, the lunar city project has become a priority for SpaceX, as its implementation seems more feasible compared to Martian plans. He added that the pace of development for the lunar program could be much faster.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced the start of construction work on a bypass road in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. The decision to build the road was made in connection with the upcoming World Nomad Games (WNG) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The bypass road will be four lanes and 15.64 km long, with its design being carried out using parallel technology.
Last week, from February 2 to 8, there was a decrease in the incidence of influenza and ARVI. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. During the period from February 2 to 8, 12,400 cases of ARVI and influenza were registered in Kyrgyzstan, which is 11.1% less compared to the previous week.
Football clubs in Kyrgyzstan are actively preparing for the new season of the national championship. On February 9, the next matches of the Premier League teams will take place in Turkey.
In his address on February 7, Rahmon expressed condolences to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, as reported by the press service of the Tajik head of state. “With sincere regret, I ask the Almighty for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased, as well as for a speedy recovery for the injured. We, the Tajiks, firmly condemn this inhumane terrorist act and any manifestations of terrorism, emphasizing the importance of unwavering struggle against this
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, held on February 9, 2026, Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov raised the issue of the lack of logistics centers in the Issyk-Kul region. He noted that this absence negatively affects the prices of the harvest during its ripening.
From February 4 to 5, 2023, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in women's wrestling among athletes under 17 years old took place in Bishkek, at the sports complex named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul. This information was provided by a correspondent from Turmush.
At the meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments on February 9, deputy of the Bishkek City Council Erjan Nasiraliyev ("Adilet") stated that there are 4,500 students registered at school No. 84, with a designed capacity of 900 places. He also noted that he raised this issue last year, adding that there is a vacant plot suitable for building a new school.
During operational activities, employees of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police Department managed to identify and detain the suspect, citizen A.B. He was found in the Talas region. As law enforcement agencies found out, the detainee already had previous convictions and was registered as a person involved in pickpocketing. He is currently in the detention center of the Bishkek City Police Department, where the investigation is ongoing, and his involvement in other
The junior fencing team of Bishkek is preparing to travel to Indonesia to participate in the Asian Championship. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. A working meeting was recently held, organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism, and Youth Policy of the city administration, where athletes representing Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan discussed their plans on the international stage.
The Osh City Hall has announced a temporary closure of sections on two key streets in the city. Starting from February 9 at 01:00, vehicle traffic will be completely halted on Atabaev Street from the bridge on Sujumbaev Street to the intersection with Tolonov and Koroleva Streets. City administration emphasized that these repair works are planned and are part of the program for updating the urban road infrastructure. Drivers and local residents are advised to change their routes in advance,
At the Asian Shooting Championship held in India, athletes from Kyrgyzstan won three medals. The competition started on February 2 in New Delhi, where 385 participants from 19 countries competed in three age categories.
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments held on February 9, the head of the Education Department of the city administration, Rakhmat Musaev, discussed the issue of the shortage of qualified personnel in the capital's schools. Rakhmat Musaev noted that when new schools with Russian language instruction are opened in new residential areas, there is often a low level of education. She emphasized that out of more
In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department initiated a preventive operation called "Prostitution-Butterfly." The main goal of this event is to identify locations where intimate services may be provided, informed the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. Raids cover various corners of the city and include inspections of saunas, hotels, and rented apartments. According to the police, these establishments most often become places for illegal
In Balakchy, an incident occurred at a new mini-football field, resulting in metal gates falling on a 10-year-old boy. This event raised concerns among local residents regarding the safety of the sports facility, as they suggested that the gates might have been improperly installed and pose a danger to children. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the incident took place on February 1. On February 3, 2026, a resident of Balakchy, Ch.A., posted
- Deputy Nilufer Alimjanova, at the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, held on February 9, 2026, raised the question of how the introduction of limits on irrigation water would affect the farming community. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev confirmed that irrigation water will now be provided strictly within the established limits.
A fine of 20,500 soms for violating traffic rules on the Bishkek–Osh highway According to information provided by the Traffic Police Department of the Osh region, on February 4 of this year, a 29-year-old resident of the Uzgen district, U.B., driving a "Honda Stepwgn," violated traffic rules. He ignored the traffic light signal and entered the oncoming lane.
As part of the improvement of the material and technical base of medical institutions, the rural administration of Dostuk, located in the Alamudun district, has acquired new medical equipment for the outpatient clinic in the village of Lenin. The correspondent of Turmush reports that the following devices were purchased as part of this acquisition:
