This morning, there were underground tremors at the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. Seismologists report that the earthquake occurred at 05:44 local time, with a magnitude of 3 at the epicenter on the MSK-64 scale, which has 12 points.
Since the beginning of the events in the Middle East, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, as well as the leadership of the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been actively addressing the security of citizens. This was reported by Ulukbek Maripov, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia. According to him, the diplomatic mission maintains contact with every Kyrgyz citizen, including students and pilgrims who arrived for Umrah. "A special headquarters
Currently, 67 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are on the liner off the coast of Qatar and plan to stay there until March 7. This was reported by the temporary chargé d'affaires of Kyrgyzstan in Qatar, Shumkarbek Kursanov. Kursanov also added that in case of a worsening situation, they will follow the instructions of the coordination headquarters.
In Kyzyl-Kiya, a man suspected of theft has been detained. According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, as a result of a joint operation by the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and operatives of the Kyzyl-Kiya Internal Affairs Department, a suspect in a series of thefts was detained. It has been established that the detainee is registered as a member of an organized criminal group (OCG).
The Director of the Consular Department, Seytek Jumakadyrov, stated at a press conference that pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia have not raised the issue of the need for urgent evacuation. According to him, approximately 6,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are currently in the country, most of whom are pilgrims.
The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the editorial office is required for copying or partial use. According to publications Mash and "112", Umar Dzhabrailov, a former senator, committed suicide in Moscow. His body was found in a hotel on Tverskaya Street, with a pistol beside him. According to Mash, the businessman was initially hospitalized in serious condition without identification, and later he was recognized by the hotel security.
Author: K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. In Astana, claims have been raised against Western oil companies whose contracts were signed many years ago. Proceedings in international arbitration are taking place behind closed doors, but leaks of information indicate that Kazakhstan alleges bribery of officials by foreigners for access to oil fields. The agreements remain opaque, as reported by Azattyq Asia.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on March 3. According to the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service, on the night of March 3, most regions, including Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as Naryn region, are expected to experience rain. Snowfall will be observed in mountainous areas, and in some places in Issyk-Kul region, precipitation may be intense.
Information about the detention of a suspect in cattle theft was received on March 2 from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to data provided by a local resident from the village of Oktyabrskoye, on February 24, during grazing in the field, he lost two sheep. The damage from the theft amounted to 50,000 soms.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has made a statement regarding the situation of its citizens in the Middle East and Persian Gulf countries. Seitik Jumakadyrov, the director of the Consular Department, noted that currently there have been no reported cases of Kyrgyz citizens being harmed, and no requests for emergency evacuation have been received.
According to the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, in February, the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design, under its management, developed 73 technical conclusions for projects located in various regions of Kyrgyzstan. Photo from the Ministry of Construction These conclusions serve as confirmation of the seismic resistance of structures, as well as compliance of design solutions with established safety standards and
Despite the recent airstrikes by the United States and the escalating situation in the region, FIFA is confident that the Iranian team will be represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Preliminary financial results for Ozon in 2025 show significant growth: total turnover, including services provided, increased by 45% compared to 2024, reaching 14.36 trillion soms. The company's revenue rose by 63%, amounting to 1.45 trillion soms. The annual turnover (GMV) including services amounted to 4.36 trillion soms, which also exceeds the figures for 2024 by 45%. In Kyrgyzstan, the Ozon marketplace demonstrates a turnover growth of 1.5 times.
On March 2 of this year, according to information announced by the director of the consular department, Seytek Jumakadyrov, at a press conference, there are about 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan in the Middle East, primarily in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Currently, there have been no reported cases of injuries or people left homeless.
ADRA Kyrgyzstan is actively working to improve access to medical care for children with disabilities in Bishkek and other regions of the country. This was reported in a statement published on the information portal 24.kg. According to information from the organization's staff, the new project includes the creation of a mobile medical team that will visit rehabilitation centers.
In 2025, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan conducted 42 inspections and carried out 561 raids in the field of wildlife and plant protection. According to the press service of the ministry, as a result of these activities, 567 violations were recorded, leading to fines totaling 3,907,500 soms, of which 3,594,500 soms have already been collected. On Lake Issyk-Kul, 99 raids were conducted, during which 63 violations were recorded, resulting in fines amounting to 335,500 soms.
At the racetrack in the city of Tokmok, Chuy Region, traditional regional competitions among Kyrgyz taigans took place. This was reported to Turmush by one of the event organizers, the chairman of the Kyrgyz Federation of Taigans [“Kyrgyz Taigan”] Talai Shukurov. According to him, the regional taigan competitions are traditionally held in February-March, and this year was no exception. “We evaluated the speed qualities of male dogs, female dogs, and puppies in their categories.
The uniqueness of these characters lies in their virtual existence A new system based on artificial intelligence has been implemented in the apparatus of the Jogorku Kenesh, designed to highlight the activities of the parliament and provide information about its work. This was reported by the press service of the legislative body. Now, the parliament team includes virtual TV presenters — "Myryza" and "Aiyym," created using AI. These digital characters will be responsible
The Kyrgyz National Information Agency "Kabar" is actively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its work as part of the digitalization process. One of the significant innovations has been the creation of a virtual AI news anchor, which will present the most important news selections. This digital announcer is capable of quickly voicing current events both in Kyrgyzstan and on the international stage.
At the tournament in Albania, which took place on February 25, Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliyev became the champion in the 70 kg weight category, thanks to the help of one of the coaches of the Russian freestyle wrestling team, Magomed Kurbanaliev. In the final match, Akmataliyev faced American athlete Alec Pontaleo. In the last seconds of the bout, Pontaleo was leading with a score of 4:3. At that moment, Kurbanaliev, along with his trainee Ibrahim Ibrahimov, was returning from a victory in
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovative development, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs on March 2, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov reported that in 2025, 1,814 crimes committed by minors were registered. For comparison, in 2024, this figure was 1,640 cases. He also noted that the number of crimes directed against minors in 2025 amounted to 1,671 cases, slightly exceeding the 1,665 registered cases in
In 2025, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision conducted 42 inspections and 561 raids for the protection of flora and fauna. As a result, 567 violations were recorded, leading to fines totaling 3 million 907 thousand 500 soms, of which 3 million 594 thousand 500 soms have already been collected. Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources 99 raids were conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul, resulting in:
Currently, there have been no reported cases of Kyrgyz citizens being harmed in the countries of the Persian Gulf. This was reported by Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that consular workers are actively interacting with hotels to prevent the eviction of Kyrgyz citizens. In particular, in Abu Dhabi, the number of Kyrgyz citizens is insignificant, and there are no difficulties with evictions.
At a press conference, the director of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Seytek Jumakadyrov, reported that 200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are in Iran and Israel. According to him, about 100 Kyrgyz citizens are in Iran, among whom women who married in the country predominate.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Science and Education, which took place on March 2, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov reported a rise in juvenile crime in Kyrgyzstan by 11% in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to him, in 2025, 1,814 crimes committed by youth were registered, while in 2024, their number was 1,640.
Hoteliers have been advised not to evict tourists under the current circumstances and to offer the possibility of extending their stay while maintaining the original booking conditions. If a tourist does not have the financial means to pay for the extension, hotels must notify the local authorities about this. Recently, ATOR reported that some hotels in Dubai and Sharjah began evicting tourists after their paid stay had ended. At the same time, the authorities of Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft amendment to the resolution concerning support for vulnerable groups of the population in emergency situations and states of emergency for public discussion. The updates clarify the procedure for providing one-time social payments and define the categories of citizens eligible for assistance. As stated in the explanatory note, the changes aim to harmonize the norms with the capabilities of the state budget and simplify procedures.
In the Kara-Suu district, three people were injured. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated regarding this incident, reports the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. According to the information provided by the regional police press service, a report about the incident was received by the duty unit of the Kara-Suu district police on January 31, 2026. It was established that a verbal altercation occurred between a group of young people, which escalated into a fight.
The Osh city administration reported on the continuation of work to relocate the "Kelechek" market to a new site. According to information provided by city services, active work is underway to relocate traders.
In Bishkek, on March 2, a series of training events for educators began as part of the festival of children's games of the Turkic world. According to the Ministry of Education, this event aims to promote traditional games for children, deepen cultural ties between children from Turkic countries, and create a common archive of children's games. Thirty educators and teachers from Kyrgyzstan are participating in the training, along with Nurzida Kasymova, head of the preschool education
Since the beginning of 2023, more than 60 stray animals have been shot in the village of Chaek. A veterinary specialist emphasized that the shooting is ongoing at the moment and that the work will continue according to the established plan.
According to forecasts, the total area of agricultural crop sowing in Kyrgyzstan by 2026 will amount to 1,250 thousand hectares, including 818 thousand hectares of irrigated land and 432 thousand hectares of rain-fed land. For comparison, in 2025 this figure was 1,245.6 thousand hectares, reports the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. As of February 27, 2026, work on plowing and sowing is actively underway in the republic:
A new artificial intelligence-based system has been implemented in the Jogorku Kenesh, which will focus on covering parliamentary activities and providing up-to-date information about the work of deputies. According to information from the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh, "hosts" named Myrza M legislation and Aiyum Kenesh will create video materials and informational texts related to the issues being discussed, thereby informing the public about the actions of parliamentarians.
Eyal Zamir The IDF expects the operation to last several days, as noted by journalists from the Times of Israel, citing Zamir's words. Last night, the IDF press service reported that "Hezbollah" had activated in the military conflict, supporting Iran, and launched a missile strike on Israeli territory. In response, the IDF began attacking targets in Lebanese territory. Eyal Zamir ordered preparations for continuous offensive and defensive actions. The Lebanese Ministry of Health
The total number of published educational materials in the country has exceeded 4 million copies. Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Science and Education about the allocation of 856 million 548 thousand soms for printing educational books in 2025. She noted that in 2020, only 120 million soms were allocated for these purposes, while in 2025, funding has significantly increased. If in 2020 more than 330 thousand textbooks
The Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, and Information Technologies, as well as Youth Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting where a draft law concerning venture financing was reviewed and approved. This decision was made in the first reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency, Zhalyn Zheenaliev, emphasized that the goal of the draft law is to improve the investment
At the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania, the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan won four medals, including one gold, two silver, and one bronze. The tournament, named Muhamet Malo, took place in the capital of Albania, Tirana, from February 25 to March 1, 2026.
A new mobile application called "Manas Code" has been created in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at strengthening family ties. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovation, culture, and youth affairs. According to Jusupbekova, in recent years there has been a trend of weakening connections between parents and children in families, which negatively affects the upbringing of
In Bishkek, a drug dealer was convicted. Information about the Supreme Court's decision was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. The names of the participants in the case have been changed.
Today, the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Advertising'," which was not approved in the first reading. The author of this draft law is deputy Dastan Bekeshev.
The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Pakistan reports an unstable situation in several areas of the country. Protests are taking place in some regions, and armed clashes continue in border areas with Afghanistan. There is also a high threat of terrorist acts. In light of the above, citizens of Kyrgyzstan are strongly advised to avoid areas where hostilities are taking place, as well as places with large gatherings of people. Caution should be exercised in public places, and individuals should
The material is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. Iran has targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, specifically the ARAMCO oil refinery in Ras Tanura, according to reports.
In 2025, 42 inspections and 561 raids were conducted in the field of flora and fauna protection, reported the press center of the Ministry of Natural Resources at the end of the year. As a result of the inspections, 567 violations were identified, leading to fines totaling 3,907,500 soms. Of this amount, 3,594,500 soms were collected.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on March 2, 2026, deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva expressed interest in the number of business angels operating in Kyrgyzstan. She also asked questions about the creation of venture funds and measures to support startups that are developing based on higher education.
According to the press service of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of IKI and ISZF RAS, solar activity continues to decline, indicating that the star is returning to a state of depression. The statement notes that even the appearance of two active groups could not change this trend: "The Sun currently has minimal activity, but it is insignificant." Scientists also reported that active center 4366, which three weeks ago produced six powerful X-class flares, has now completely exhausted
The O!Store chain of stores is pleased to announce a promotion in which prices for Honor smartphones have been reduced by 15%. This offer is timed to coincide with the start of the spring season and is aimed at those looking for quality and high-tech gifts for their loved ones without significant expenses.
The Kyrgyz National Information Agency "Kabar" is actively promoting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as part of its digitalization efforts. One of the significant innovations has been the creation of a virtual AI news anchor, which will present important news summaries. This digital announcer is capable of quickly voicing key events both in Kyrgyzstan and on the international stage.
In Osh, the process of relocating the old "Kelechek" market continues. This information was announced by the press service of the city municipality. According to the city authorities, the mayor's office is actively working on relocating traders to the new site.
