The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan took action against currency exchange offices that did not comply with legislative norms. This was reported by the regulator's press service. As a result of inspections conducted on February 3 and 4, licenses were revoked from the following exchange points:
The start date of the holy month of Ramadan has been officially confirmed by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information provided by the Muftiate, Ramadan in 2026 will begin on February 19.
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, serious violations by employees of the local internal affairs department have been identified. The press center of the State Committee for National Security confirmed this information. According to preliminary data, the senior police officer, Captain Z. u. A., in collaboration with juvenile inspectors N. A. N. and A. u. A., developed a scheme aimed at extorting money, in which the minor T. A. U., born in 2008, was involved. She was engaged in
In recent days, the publication of the "Epstein Files" has become a major news topic worldwide. The editorial team of Kaktus.media will present the key facts about the contents of these documents and investigate whether Kyrgyzstan is mentioned in them.
Photo from the internet The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the first day of the month of Ramadan (Orozo ayi) in 2026 will be celebrated on February 19. This decision was made by the fatwa council during a meeting of the muftiyats of the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States, which took place in Samarkand (Uzbekistan).
The opening of the "Historical Space of the Great Patriotic War" took place at the Kyrgyz National University named after Balasagyn. This was reported by the "Victory Monuments" project in its source.
During its operations, Gazprom Kyrgyzstan LLC has implemented a large-scale investment program, within which approximately 1,400 kilometers of gas pipelines have been constructed. These networks cover 54 settlements and residential areas, as reported by Arzymat Aldayev, the deputy general director for economics and finance of the company, at a briefing. According to him, thanks to these efforts, 60,000 subscribers have been connected to gas, which accounts for nearly 300,000 residents of the
According to information from RIA Novosti, since the beginning of the current year, Bitcoin has lost 25% of its value. On the Binance exchange, which is the largest by trading volume of cryptocurrencies, at 7:22 Moscow time, the price of Bitcoin decreased by 9.04% over the day, amounting to $64,806.56. During trading, the price dropped to $60,000, which is the lowest value since October 10, 2024. According to data from CoinMarketCap, which analyzes the average price across more than 20
On February 4, a powerful dust storm was observed in Turkmenabad (Chardzhou), according to "Meteorological Journal". According to information from the city meteorological station, wind gusts reached 19 m/s, and visibility decreased to 500 meters. The meteorological station located at the airport recorded wind gusts up to 16 m/s, which also led to a deterioration in horizontal visibility to 400 meters and vertical visibility to 240 meters.
The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on the identified facts of offenses committed by employees of the Uzgen District Department of Internal Affairs on February 6. The investigation established that the senior police officer, Captain of Police Z.U.A., together with juvenile inspectors N.A.N. and A.U.A., developed a scheme of extortion. Within the framework of this scheme, they forced the minor T.A.U., born in 2008, to engage in intimate relations with
Dangerous fraud schemes, including the sale of bank cards and clicking on suspicious links, can lead to serious consequences. A group of well-known Kyrgyz artists and bloggers has made an urgent appeal to the public to be vigilant and not fall for the tricks of cyber fraudsters.
A video has surfaced on social media capturing a brutal fight in Manas, where several young people are beating one man on the street. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred in the MTU area on the night of February 5 to 6. The recording clearly shows the attackers delivering numerous blows to the man who is on the ground. Information about the victim's condition, as well as additional details of the incident, have not yet been officially announced. At the time of
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, police officers have been detained on suspicion of committing criminal acts against a minor. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The investigation revealed that the senior district inspector and his colleagues in juvenile affairs had pre-arranged and coerced a 16-year-old girl into participating in intimate acts with various men. After that, they staged a "detention" and began extorting
In January 2026, the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic made investments from the State Accumulation Pension Fund (GNPF) totaling 1 billion 440.8 million soms. Of this amount, 1 billion 140.8 million soms were allocated to government securities (GCB), which provided a yield of 15.2% to 16% per annum. Additionally, 300 million soms were placed in deposits with commercial banks for terms of 12 and 18 months, where the yield ranged from 11.3% to 14.3% per annum. Thus, the fund continues to
In the Aravan district of Kyrgyzstan, with the arrival of early spring, active potato planting has begun. According to a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, local farmers have successfully started sowing thanks to favorable weather and previously conducted agronomic activities. According to the ministry's information, the potatoes currently being planted will be ready for harvest as early as May. One farmer, who cultivates a plot of 90 hundredths, hopes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on the road incident in the USA, which resulted in the deaths of four people and the detention of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan. The traffic accident occurred on February 3 on State Road 67 in Indiana, involving 28-year-old Bekzhan Beishekeev, who, while driving a truck, collided with a passenger van.
The Supreme Court of Russia has concluded its investigation into the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising, deeming its application illegal. According to the publication "Vedomosti," the court ruled that creating images of people using neural networks for campaign materials does not comply with current legislation.
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, law enforcement officers, known as "werewolves in uniform," were detained for involving a minor in sexual acts. This became known through the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the agency, the senior district police officer of the Uzgen district, Z.u.A., together with juvenile inspectors N.A.N. and A.u.A., created a criminal scheme. They extorted money by coercing the minor T.A.U., born in 2008, into
According to information provided by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Uzgen district created a scheme of extortion, involving a minor born in 2008 in intimate relationships with men. This crime involved the senior police officer, Captain of Police Z.u.A., as well as juvenile inspectors N.A.N. and A.u.A. They introduced the girl to wealthy men and conducted fake arrests, after which, using psychological
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the detention of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of four people. This information was posted on the official ICE website. According to available data, the detainee was B.B., born in 1995, who illegally crossed the U.S. border using the CBP One app to obtain a commercial driver's license in Pennsylvania.
Beishenbek Asyrankulov, who had been wanted for 25 days, was found dead in the Karagachevaya Grove in Bishkek. This was reported by his relatives, as conveyed by 24.kg. The cause of his death has not yet been established. A forensic examination is expected to provide an answer to this question and determine the cause of his demise.
In the Baku Military Court, final decisions were announced regarding a group of former leaders of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, who were detained during the autumn of 2023. The court found them guilty and imposed the maximum penalties for key figures.
The IRGC stated that the tankers are suspected of fuel smuggling, and during the inspection, more than one million liters of this substance were found. Additionally, as a result of the operation, 15 crew members were detained, who will be brought to trial, according to IRGC representatives. It is worth noting that on February 3, amid worsening relations between the US and Iran, Iranian officials attempted to seize an American tanker. On the same day, a US Air Force F-35C fighter jet shot down
According to the press service of the GKNB, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Komu," M.I., was arrested along with a citizen, S.N. They are suspected of the illegal sale of land plots. It has become known that M.I. acted in collusion with an accomplice, under the pretext of helping to obtain land for individual housing construction in the village of Blagoveshchenka in the Suzak district. Using forged resolutions from the ayil okmotu, they sold land plots to
A tragedy occurred in the state of Indiana, resulting in the deaths of four people. Unfortunately, the driver of the truck was a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, B.B., born in 1995. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
A citizen in the Nooken district, who had long ignored the court's decision regarding alimony payments, faced enforcement measures. This was reported by the Bailiff Service. According to information from the agency, the man accumulated a debt of 351,224 soms while evading his obligations. Despite the explanatory work carried out and various measures taken, the debtor continued to refuse to pay alimony.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, a draft law has been developed with the aim of introducing the institution of digital evidence. This step is aimed at updating criminal and procedural legislation in light of the realities of the digital age. According to the Ministry of Justice, the project involves amendments to the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Code of Offenses, which will officially define the concept of digital evidence. It will also establish rules for their collection,
In Ashgabat, the dismantling work on the building, which is almost completely destroyed, has been completed. According to turkmen.news, workers are currently dismantling the walls and clearing debris using construction equipment, and the area is fenced off. There is information that the foundation of the building may have begun to sink. This structure was originally located at the corner of Lenin Avenue (later named after Saparmurat Turkmenbashi) and Engels Street (now Azadi) and served as a
The opening of the national championship in sports wrestling among boys under 17 years old took place on February 5 at the Palace of Sports named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. Present at the ceremony were Ulan Kydyrbaev, the deputy director of the agency, as well as representatives of the Wrestling Federation of Kyrgyzstan, coaches, wrestlers, and their fans.
Evgeny Korobov On February 5, a court in Astana denied Russian serviceman Evgeny Korobov the status of a refugee. This became known through his lawyer, Arthur Alkhastov, who works at the Kazakhstan Bureau for Human Rights. Alkhastov informed the news project "That's How It Is". According to information, since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, similar decisions have been made regarding ten other deserters, and Korobov became the eleventh on this
Trump announced this on his page on the social network Truth Social. He emphasized that during his first presidential term, he completely updated the U.S. armed forces, including new and modernized nuclear systems. “I was able to prevent nuclear conflicts in regions such as Pakistan and India, Iran and Israel, as well as between Russia and Ukraine. Instead of extending the New START Treaty (which is unfavorable for the U.S. and, among other things, is seriously violated), we should trust our
The chief inspector of the department for interaction with banks of the State Tax Service, Ayana Aitieva, stated on the radio that sellers do not have the right to limit buyers in their choice of cashless payment methods. She emphasized that according to the legislation, specifically the law "On Consumer Rights Protection," buyers can use any available cashless payment methods, whether it be a bank card, electronic wallet, or QR payment, and sellers are obliged to provide this choice.
Elon Musk, the renowned American entrepreneur and billionaire, shared his opinion that the greatest threat to safe progress in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics comes not from private companies, but from governments. He claims that authorities may use these modern technologies to suppress the public. Musk expressed his concerns in an interview with bloggers Dvarkesh Patel and John Collison, stating: "Probably the most serious threat of AI is that the state could use it to
In the Nooken district, enforcement officers of the General Prosecutor's Office made the decision to detain a man who had been ignoring a court order to pay child support for an extended period. According to representatives of the Enforcement Service, during the time he evaded his obligations, the debtor accumulated a significant debt of 351,224 soms. Despite the measures taken and explanations provided, he continued to avoid payments.
At a press conference, Jumakhonzoda noted that this issue is under consideration and expressed hope for a positive outcome of this decision. He emphasized that the introduction of visa-free entry is one of the effective ways to attract a larger number of tourists to the country, alongside the activation of advertising efforts.
The police officers at the checkpoint "Ken-Bulun" organized hot meals for truck drivers. This initiative was announced by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy Region. On February 5, 2026, the heads of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District visited the checkpoint, including Police Colonel M. Myrsaliev, his deputy, and representatives of the local authorities.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots was thwarted, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigative actions, it was revealed that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" named M.I., in collusion with S.N., under the pretext of providing assistance in obtaining land plots for individual housing construction (IHC) in the village of
From February 4 to 5, police officers in Bishkek conducted a preventive operation called "Arsenal," as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department on February 6. During the raid, law enforcement agencies discovered cases of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. As a result, two citizens decided to voluntarily surrender two units of firearms to the police.
A significant project has been launched in the Toktogul region, focused on utilizing rainfed (non-irrigated) areas for the creation of intensive orchards. The initiative belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is organizing the preparation of 30 hectares of land where modern agronomic technologies will be applied to support farmers.
In 2026, the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" plans to purchase 35 units of special equipment, as reported by the organization's press service. The procurement will be carried out using the internal resources of NESC. The plans include the acquisition of 16 crew vehicles, 8 excavators, 8 aerial lifts with a lifting height of 25 meters, and 3 tractor units with trailers. This complex of equipment is intended for maintenance work on power
- In Kyrgyzstan, the development of a draft law concerning the introduction of the institution of digital evidence and the revision of criminal and procedural legislation in light of modern digital realities has been completed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice. According to the presented data, the draft law contains amendments to the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Code of Offenses. It introduces a definition of digital evidence and
A truck driver who was illegally in the U.S. from Kyrgyzstan has been held accountable for a fatal accident in Indiana. According to information provided by ICE, Bekzhan Beishkeyev was traveling east on Highway 67 in Indiana when, preliminary reports indicate, he failed to brake in time before a truck ahead that was slowing down. As a result, he veered into oncoming traffic and crashed at high speed into a van carrying up to 15 passengers. Four people died as a result of the accident,” the
The head of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" has been detained A special operation conducted by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan in the Jalal-Abad region led to the dismantling of a corruption scheme related to the illegal sale of land plots for individual housing construction (IHC). During the investigation, it was revealed that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome," M.I., in collusion with an accomplice
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has highly praised the signed bill in the United States for funding in the amount of $5.88 billion. This underscores the continued leadership of the United States in the global fight against HIV, as stated by UNAIDS. The law, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 3, includes $4.6 billion allocated for HIV programs under the America First Global Health strategy, $1.25 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, Deputy Janar Akayev reported that licenses for a number of coal deposits have been issued in the Kok-Suu Valley in the Chon-Alai District. According to the deputy, the activities of coal mining companies are causing negative reactions among local residents.
Lukashenko emphasized that maintaining ties between Belarus and Kazakhstan is extremely important, as no country can develop in complete isolation. He highlighted the similarity of the two countries' views on global development and proposed to actively develop interregional cooperation based on trust and shared experience. Addressing trade issues, the president noted that trade turnover between the states has already exceeded 1 billion dollars, but there are opportunities for further
The new look of the Airbus emphasizes the strategic goals and cultural identity of the country. The state airline Asman Airlines has announced a new livery design for its future fleet of Airbus A321 aircraft. According to representatives of the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the updated appearance of the airplanes symbolizes Kyrgyzstan's aspirations to expand its international route network. Created in partnership with the main holding, the design includes elements that reflect
According to the State National Security Committee, participants of the women's cell of the extremist organization 'Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami' were detained in the Nooken District of the Jalal-Abad region. Department specialists noted that the detainees actively used closed Telegram channels to disseminate banned literature and discuss the idea of establishing a caliphate on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
