On February 10, the supply of drinking water will be completely stopped in the 'Energy Workers' Town, as reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Water will not be available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM in residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial sites.
On February 8, an incident involving a vehicle occurred in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the city of Osh. According to preliminary information, the driver, born in 2000 and a resident of the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region named A.A., was heading to a competition in alaman ulak. However, losing control, he veered off the road and fell into a ravine.
According to Torobaev, farmers will be provided with water through electronic meters. This year, the volume of water in the reservoirs of Kyrgyzstan has significantly decreased. This was reported by Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to agricultural policy. Currently, approximately 884 million cubic meters of water are accumulated in 498 reservoirs across the country, which is 30–35% less
At the Asian Road Cycling Championship in the "Masters 60–64" category, the Kyrgyzstan team won two medals: one gold and one silver. Igor Filin became the holder of the gold medal, winning the road race over a distance of 62.4 km. This victory is a significant event, as it is the first for Kyrgyzstan in road races at the continental level since gaining independence and the fifth gold medal for the country in the history of the Asian Road Cycling Championships.
According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, a woman working at the Ak-Suu Electric Network has been detained in Issyk-Kul. She is suspected of extorting a bribe. During the investigation, which began on January 29 of this year, employees of the GKNB office in the Issyk-Kul region detained engineer K. M. A. in connection with a criminal case regarding bribery.
// Yonhap According to the agency, the incident occurred around 11:00 local time in the Kapyeong area, located in Gyeonggi Province. Official sources reported that there were no fires or explosions recorded as a result of the helicopter's crash.
At the large alaman ulak event that took place in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, a police officer found himself in the midst of a surging crowd. He attempted to stop the crush and call the spectators to order; however, according to eyewitnesses, his efforts were unsuccessful. According to witnesses, when the crowd suddenly surged forward, the officer tried to break through the dense gathering of people and warn them of the potential danger. He loudly urged the spectators to step back to
As of today, February 9, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, the passage through all the passes in the country is open. As of 10:30, traffic is stable. According to the agency, road maintenance enterprises (RME) in each of the seven regions are fully monitoring the situation on their sections. Round-the-clock duty has been organized, and work is being carried out to clear the roads of snow and to apply anti-icing materials.
According to information provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, the incident occurred on February 8 at around 21:40. The Alamedin District police received a signal that a young woman skiing had fallen into a gorge at the "Kashkulak" base, located in the village of Baytik. It was revealed that a 17-year-old girl named T. A. had come to the ski resort with friends. After obtaining ski passes, they began skiing. However, at
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At the meeting, the minister detailed the reforms in the healthcare sector aimed at modernizing medical institutions, increasing salaries, and improving working conditions for medical professionals. Special attention was given to issues of social support for young specialists and creating opportunities for their professional growth. Doctors shared their experiences of working abroad, voiced suggestions, and asked questions about employment and adaptation in Kyrgyzstan. At the end of the
An illegal allocation of a land plot has been identified in the village of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, a group of former officials from the Tash-Dobo rural administration, acting in collusion, illegally transferred a land plot of 1.01 hectares to a citizen R.E.R., which is located in the territory of
In January 2026, a decline in the global food price index was recorded. This decrease has been ongoing for five consecutive months, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). According to FAO information, the main factors behind the price drop were the decline in prices for dairy products, sugar, and meat.
During his working trip to Russia, the Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov met with Kyrgyz doctors working in Moscow. According to the press service of the ministry, the meeting took place at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the Russian Federation and gathered about 60 doctors who work in the healthcare sector.
Narges Mohammadi, 53, was sentenced to 6 years for "participation in gatherings and conspiracy to commit crimes," as well as 1.5 years for propaganda activities. Additionally, she is banned from leaving the country for two years after her release, and for the following two years, she must reside in the city of Khusf. The activist was arrested on December 12, 2025, during mourning events for human rights defender Hosrow Alikordi. On February 2, she declared a hunger strike, and
After the alaman ulak event in Uzgen, the area where the competitions took place was left littered with garbage. This became known thanks to reports from eyewitnesses who shared photos and videos from the scene. According to testimonies, immediately after the events, the field resembled a dump: plastic bottles, bags, food remnants, boxes, and disposable dishes were scattered everywhere, along with traces of cars and horses. Local residents and spectators who remained at the site after the
To Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, an appeal was sent requesting the immediate initiation of new presidential elections. This letter was signed by 75 individuals, including scholars, former prime ministers, ex-deputies, and public figures. The signatories of the letter point out that "the current president was elected in 2021 according to the old Constitution. In April of the same year, a new Constitution was
In the Chui region, a citizen identified as N.A.K. has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the illegal allocation of a land plot measuring 1.01 hectares in the Alamudun district. According to law enforcement agencies, former officials of the Tash-Dobon rural council, acting in collusion, transferred this land plot, located in the "Seil" area, to citizen R.E.R. without adhering to legal procedures.
Moya can look into the eyes of her conversation partner, move freely, turn her head, and nod, which adds expressiveness and makes her communication more natural. The release of this robot is planned for the end of 2026.
Citizen K. M. A., working as a calculation engineer at the Ak-Sui RES of the State Enterprise "NESC," was detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe, as reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB).
At the meeting of the permanent commission on economics, budget, finance, and investments held on February 9, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov stated that the total costs for the capital repair of educational facilities in Bishkek amount to 2.5 billion soms. Deputy Kanikei Alymkulova from the "Zhanı Kutch" party inquired about the total amount required for the capital repair of educational institutions.
In the Issyk-Kul region, an employee of the Ak-Suu Electric Network was detained on suspicion of extortion. This information was received from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the agency, engineer K.M.A. demanded a monetary reward in exchange for reducing the fine for the absence of a seal on the electricity meter.
According to data from the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUBDD), from February 2 to February 8, 2026, the country recorded 25,638 violations of traffic rules. Among these violations:
An important decision to join the Agreement on Strengthening Ground Transport Connectivity in Central Asia was made by the Cabinet of Ministers. The head of the government signed the corresponding resolution No. 58.
At the end of January this year, the UN University presented a study that outlined a new reality — the "era of global water bankruptcy." The report emphasizes the need to adapt to current conditions related to chronic depletion of groundwater, excessive use of water resources, land degradation, deforestation, and environmental pollution. The authors of the study note that the terms "water stress" and "water crisis" no longer adequately reflect reality. Kaveh
- In Kyrgyzstan, regular checks of food products are conducted, during which batches of goods that do not meet safety and labeling requirements are discovered annually. This was reported by the head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, on the radio. He emphasized that among the most common violations are: the presence of antibiotics, exceeding permissible
On February 6, a concert by the soloists of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev took place at the Orozaly Tekeiev Secondary School located in the village of Bukara, Panfilov District, Chui Region. According to the theater, the event was organized by director Nailya Rakhmadieva to introduce schoolchildren to classical art. Local residents eagerly awaited the performance of the artists, and the school gymnasium, which could accommodate everyone,
According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, an incident occurred at the 'Kashka-Kulak' ski base involving a girl who was skiing. On the night of February 8, 2026, at around 21:40, the duty officer of the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs received a report that a girl had fallen into a gorge at the ski base in the village of Baytik.
In the northern state of Kano, Nigeria, at least 30 people died as a result of an accident involving a truck, according to information from Kazinform, citing Daily Post Nigeria. According to local news sources, the tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning in the Kwanar Barde area, which belongs to the local government area of Gezawa. The truck, which was heading to the town of Gujungu, was involved in the accident, allegedly due to speeding.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, and ecology, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev presented a report on the preparations for the spring fieldwork. He reported that currently, there are 498 reservoirs in the republic, which collectively hold 1 billion 757 million cubic meters of water. However, the actual accumulated volume is only 884 million cubic meters, which is 30-35% lower than in the
The incident occurred in the morning hours in the Kwanar Barde area, which belongs to the local government district of Gezawa. According to preliminary reports, a truck heading towards the city of Gujungu was involved in an accident due to speeding. Additionally, many people sustained serious injuries and were urgently transported to the nearest medical facilities for assistance.
Due to the upcoming precipitation, there is a likelihood of avalanches in the mountainous areas of Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) on February 9. According to the MES data, avalanche-prone areas are present on the following roads, where snow drifts, ice, and slippery conditions are also possible:
In Cholpon-Ata, the construction of a new bypass road has begun, with a length of 14.5 kilometers. The project, which runs at the foot of the mountains, aims to relieve congestion in the central part of the resort city during the peak tourist season. As clarified by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, work on the project is progressing at an accelerated pace, and its completion is scheduled for September, in time for the World Nomad Games, which will take place this year on the shores
On the night of February 7, a ceremonial opening of the Winter Olympic Games took place in Italy. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by two athletes at these competitions.
Why is Vladimir Kim in a hurry to sell Bank RBK? What is the reason that writers are no longer considered the "cream of society"? Who is using the opinion of poet Mukhtar Shakhanov in support of the new Constitution? What are the consequences of the "imposition" of the Kazakh language and what awaits Kazakhstan with the rising oil prices? Answers to these questions can be found in the new review of Kazakh-language media by Nazira Darimbet. "One should not impose
Kyrgyzstan sets an ambitious goal — to increase the freight turnover of railways to 15 million tons per year by 2030. This became known at the business forum "B5+1," where Urmat Takhirov, the director of the relevant center of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, spoke. Takhirov noted that the National Economic Development Program includes clear parameters for increasing the capacity of railway transport.
From February 12 to 18, a musical will be held at the Philharmonic Hall of the city, telling the story of the life of the famous actor and People's Artist of the USSR Suymenkul Chokmorov. The Ministry of Culture announced this event. The support for the production of the musical has been provided by the ministry.
Hockey players from the village of Ak-Tyuz, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region, participated in various sports competitions, including republican championships, during the Soviet era. Local residents shared this information with a Turmush correspondent.
In the budget for 2026, 12.3 billion soms have been allocated for the repair of irrigation facilities. The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev shared this information during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection. As Torobaev reported, the plans include the restoration and cleaning of 776
In a podcast on the YouTube channel of American blogger Dharkesh Patel, Elon Musk expressed the opinion that without significant innovations, the United States will not be able to compete with China in the field of high technology.
During the investigation, it was found that on February 8, 2026, a citizen T.A., born in 2006, arrived at the ski resort with friends for active recreation. After obtaining ski passes, they began skiing, and due to high speed, T.A. hit the rope barrier located at the edge and fell into the ravine. The injured girl was taken to the intensive care unit of the trauma department of the National Hospital in Bishkek with serious injuries. A preliminary medical examination showed that she was
An employee of the Ak-Suu Electric Distribution Network has been detained in the Issyk-Kul region, suspected of extorting a bribe, according to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The calculation engineer, known as K.M.A., was detained on January 29 during an investigation related to corruption in the energy sector of the region.
On February 8, in the Uzgen district, during traditional horse competitions known as alaman ulaq, two accidents occurred. This was reported in a statement published by the mayor's office of the city of Manas. According to the provided information, one of the incidents involved a 25-year-old resident of the Suzak district who arrived at the event in his car. He decided to climb a hill for a better view, but due to carelessness, the vehicle rolled off the elevation and fell onto the road.
From February 2 to February 8, 25,638 traffic violations were registered in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the State Traffic Safety Department, among them:
A missing child was found at the livestock market in the village of Chym-Korgon in the Kemin district. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, on February 8, 2026, officers of the patrol and post service discovered the minor and returned him to his parent.
At the 'Kashka-Kulak' ski base, located in Baytik of the Alamudun district, a serious accident occurred. A group of young people’s vacation turned into a tragedy when one of the girls ended up in the hospital.
At the B5+1 forum, the most important aspects of economic cooperation between Central Asian countries were discussed. Uluk Kydyrbaev, Secretary of the Investment Council, noted in an interview with VB.KG that this is not just about trade, but about comprehensive interaction that can elevate the region to a new level.
Last year, women's entrepreneurship received significant support from the Guarantee Fund of Kyrgyzstan. This measure greatly increased women's access to bank loans and contributed to business expansion in the regions. According to data for 2025, women accounted for 40% of the total number of guarantees issued. Over the past 12 months, 658 guarantees were issued, with a total amount exceeding 586.2 million soms. This, in turn, led to the attraction of more than 2.5 billion soms in the
