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Incidents

Drug fighters and the GKNB detained members of an international organized crime group. 8 kg of "meth" seized.

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, together with the State National Security Committee and law enforcement agencies of neighboring countries, successfully halted drug trafficking and detained members of a transnational organized crime group. On February 26, the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that during a special operation conducted in January 2026, 8 kilograms of

27.02.2026, 13:05
A largest medical center in the country will be built in Bishkek
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A largest medical center in the country will be built in Bishkek

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, announced the modernization of numerous medical institutions and the acquisition of modern equipment. This information was presented at a republican meeting. A medical town is being constructed in Bishkek, designed for 5,000 places, which will make it the largest medical center in the country's history. The President emphasized that these measures are aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of medical services for the

27.02.2026, 13:04
Incidents

In the village of Kozhomkul, construction is underway on someone else's agricultural land. A suspect has been detained.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in illegal seizure and construction on agricultural lands on February 26. The situation began to unfold on January 28, when a resident of the capital, Bishkek, filed a complaint with the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department. He stated that his plot of land, measuring 4.05 hectares, located in contour No. 295 of the village of Kozhomkul, had been unlawfully seized and

27.02.2026, 13:04
President: Over the past 5 years, Kumtor has generated more than 440 billion soms in revenue
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President: Over the past 5 years, Kumtor has generated more than 440 billion soms in revenue

At the republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, announced that from 2021 to 2025, revenue from the operation of the Kumtor deposit amounted to 5.115 billion US dollars, which is equivalent to more than 440 billion soms. The President also noted that in the form of taxes and mandatory payments, the state budget received 1.176 billion dollars, which is over 100 billion soms.

27.02.2026, 13:01
Zhapаров: This year, about 20 thousand families will receive mortgage housing
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Zhapаров: This year, about 20 thousand families will receive mortgage housing

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced at a meeting taking place in "Yntymak Ordo" that nearly 20,000 keys to mortgage apartments will be handed over by the end of this year. "We strive to ensure that every family in Kyrgyzstan can live in comfortable conditions and look confidently towards the future of their country," he noted in his speech. Additionally, the president stated that $400 million will be allocated this year for the construction of housing

27.02.2026, 12:57
Zhapаров called on officials to work honestly and for the benefit of the people
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Zhapаров called on officials to work honestly and for the benefit of the people

At a meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," President Sadyr Japarov stated that all employees of government structures, including leaders of the most remote settlements, must adhere to the country's development strategy until 2030. He noted that the primary goal for every government body and its leaders is to serve the people. "No structure should be used for political manipulation or imposing opinions," the president emphasized. Japarov also added that every official, while

27.02.2026, 12:57
Incidents

Police officers found and returned a briefcase to a Bishkek resident, which contained 1 million soms.

On February 26, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District reported that police officers helped return a lost wallet to a resident of Bishkek, which contained a significant amount of money. The incident occurred on February 14, when the assistant duty officer of the Special Operations Battalion GOM-1, Bolotbek uulu Elaman, and police lieutenant colonel Toktosun uulu Erkebek began their shift. At the intersection of Moscow and Fuchik streets, they noticed a black wallet

27.02.2026, 12:57
In Kyrgyzstan, over 300 members of organized crime groups have been held accountable, with damages exceeding 38 billion soms compensated.
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In Kyrgyzstan, over 300 members of organized crime groups have been held accountable, with damages exceeding 38 billion soms compensated.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, more than 300 members of organized criminal groups have been held accountable, and the amount of recovered damages has exceeded 38 billion soms. This was reported by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. He noted: “We have not only dismantled criminal structures but also destroyed the mechanisms that supported their influence for many years. We have restored the rule of law in our state.”

27.02.2026, 12:56
Exclusive

In 2025, 562 irrigation canals and over 600 hydraulic structures were repaired in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Agriculture

At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov reported significant achievements in the field of water supply and infrastructure. According to him, in 2025, mechanical cleaning and repair of 562 intra-farm and inter-farm canals were carried out. Work has also been completed on the restoration of 608 hydraulic structures, 174 water measurement posts, 91 pumping

27.02.2026, 12:55
Frosty Weather Will Persist in Kazakhstan Over the Weekend
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Frosty Weather Will Persist in Kazakhstan Over the Weekend

According to "Kazhydromet," frosty weather is expected to prevail during the specified period without significant precipitation. However, starting from March 2, a cyclone will begin to move into the western regions of the country, bringing snow and blizzards. Rain and snow are also predicted in the southern areas. An increase in wind strength and a gradual rise in air temperature are expected as well.

27.02.2026, 12:55
Local news

Zhapаров: By the end of the year, about 20,000 families will receive apartments from the State Investment Company

At the republican meeting on February 27, the president noted that the State Mortgage Company is demonstrating unprecedented growth: 4,600 families have become new homeowners, which accounts for half of the total number of apartments handed over in the last four years. According to Japarov, the majority of housing is being built in Bishkek and the Chui region; however, work is also underway in other regions, including Osh, Jalal-Abad, Talas, Issyk-Kul, and Batken regions. Funding for the State

27.02.2026, 12:55
Local news

About 92 percent of schools in Kyrgyzstan provide hot meals

According to information voiced by the sanitary doctor of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, Maria Kushubakova, on "Birinchi Radio," about 92% of educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan offer their students hot meals. She noted that in 2005, only 10% of schools in the country had organized school meals.

27.02.2026, 12:48
Uzbekistan Implements Russian Experience in Controlling Blogger Revenues
Economy

Uzbekistan Implements Russian Experience in Controlling Blogger Revenues

Recently, a delegation from the Tax Committee of Uzbekistan traveled to Moscow to familiarize themselves with the methods of the Federal Tax Service of Russia regarding the taxation of virtual entrepreneurs, including bloggers. The purpose of the trip was to implement new services and enhance transparency in the digital sector.

27.02.2026, 12:48
Talant Mamytov: The Appeal "75" Reached the Relevant Committee
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Talant Mamytov: The Appeal "75" Reached the Relevant Committee

"The outcome remains uncertain" A group of 75 people has submitted an appeal for early presidential elections, which has been sent to parliament and is now under consideration by the relevant committee. This was reported by Talant Mamytov, who heads the "Yntymak-Mekenchil" deputy group in the Jogorku Kenesh. "This issue is under consideration by the appropriate committee. The outcome of this appeal remains uncertain. After its submission, the speaker and the committee

27.02.2026, 12:48
Exclusive

The introduction of new irrigated lands increased 22 times — to 4455 hectares, - Ministry of Agriculture

In 2025, the republic managed to significantly expand the area of irrigated land by 4,455 hectares. This was announced on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo," where the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov spoke. According to Akunbekov, this figure is 22 times higher than in 2024. The area irrigated by drip and sprinkler irrigation methods increased to 3,338 hectares, more

27.02.2026, 12:47
Exclusive

"1.7 billion soms allocated for irrigation development in 2025, - Ministry of Agriculture"

In 2025, the republic allocated 1.7 billion soms for the development of the irrigation system, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov at a meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo". Akunbekov noted that project work is currently underway on 41 facilities, while construction work is being carried out on 33 facilities. "At the moment, we are conducting construction and

27.02.2026, 12:46
News / Education news

The BGK Deputy proposed to include competitions in the games of chukö and lyanga in the school curriculum.

At a meeting of the permanent commission on social issues of the Bishkek City Council, deputy Talaybek Surapbaev ("Jaanı küş – New Force") expressed the need to include competitions in lyan and other national games, such as chükö, in school education on February 27. According to him, modern children are practically unfamiliar with these traditional games. Vice Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva noted the presence of sports-oriented schools that promote national sports. “Moreover, we have a

27.02.2026, 12:46
Local news

It is prohibited for schoolchildren to fast during Ramadan - sanitary doctor

Observing the Ramadan fast (Orozo) for children who are in their growth stage is unacceptable. This was stated by Maria Kushubakova, a sanitary doctor from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." According to the specialist, growing bodies require a variety of microelements and nutrients such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

27.02.2026, 12:45
Ecology

In most of the country, rain and snow — weather forecast for February 28

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 28. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, during the night, significant parts of Chui and Osh regions, as well as locally in Talas, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, are expected to experience rain and snow. In mountainous areas, snow will fall, while no precipitation is predicted in Batken region.

27.02.2026, 12:40
The GKNB and the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seized methamphetamine worth 53 million soms
Incidents

The GKNB and the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seized methamphetamine worth 53 million soms

Law enforcement agencies have disrupted the activities of an international criminal group As part of a specialized operation, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the Drug Control Service (SBON) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) successfully carried out actions to dismantle a transnational organized crime group involved in drug trafficking. This information was provided by the press service of SBON. During the operation, 8 kilograms of methamphetamine were

27.02.2026, 12:40
Ecology

In Bishkek, a film by journalists from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan titled "Ala-Too: In Pursuit of Disappearing Glaciers" was presented.

On February 26, the premiere of the documentary film "Ala-Too: In Pursuit of Disappearing Glaciers" took place in Bishkek. The film is the result of collaboration between journalists from two countries, created by Munara Borombaev from Bishkek and Madina Ashilova from Almaty. The directing duo consisted of Borombaev and Ashilova, while the editors were Anarkhan Altymyshova (Kyrgyzstan) and Kalimash Begalieva (Kazakhstan).

27.02.2026, 12:38
Netflix will exit the deal to purchase Warner Bros.
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Netflix will exit the deal to purchase Warner Bros.

In its statement, Netflix indicated that the current offer from Paramount Skydance makes further attempts to acquire Warner Bros. financially impractical. Paramount Skydance offered $31 per share for the purchase of Warner Bros. This offer also includes that Paramount Skydance will take on the payment of a $2.8 billion penalty that Warner Bros. would have to pay to Netflix in the event of a termination of the previous agreement.

27.02.2026, 12:37
Health

In 2025, the budget allocated for healthcare amounted to nearly 52 billion soms, - Deputy Prime Minister

At the republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported that the total budget allocated for healthcare in 2025 amounted to nearly 52 billion soms. These funds have doubled compared to 2021, when the funding was 26 billion soms, and this does not include funds for the construction of new medical institutions and facilities that are still under construction.

27.02.2026, 12:36
News / Education news

The Ministry of Education responded to inquiries about the non-payment of January salaries to employees of certain kindergartens.

The Ministry of Education commented on the situation regarding the delay in salary payments for January for employees of some preschool institutions. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu reported that 11 municipal kindergartens were opened in the Nookat district in 2024-2025. However, to date, local budgets have not received the necessary funds, which has resulted in 164 employees not receiving their salaries for January and having to file

27.02.2026, 12:35
News / Education news

Whether it's Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, or Stanford — our students study everywhere, - Baisalov

At the republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov stated that over the past five years, Kyrgyz universities have become part of global rankings. He emphasized that "in 2021, no university from Kyrgyzstan was on these lists," adding that significant work has been done by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, established in 2025.

27.02.2026, 12:29
The capacity of the "Przhevalskaya" substation in Karakol will increase
Local news / Exclusive

The capacity of the "Przhevalskaya" substation in Karakol will increase

The Issyk-Kul electric grid enterprise, a subsidiary of JSC "NESC," continues its active modernization aimed at reliable and quality electricity supply to the region. According to the agency, the "Przhevalskaya" substation 110/35/10 kV currently operates with two transformers. In 2025, one of them will be replaced: a 25 MVA transformer will be upgraded to a more powerful one — 40 MVA.

27.02.2026, 12:28
Economy

Nearly 30,000 Seedlings Returned to Uzbekistan

According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture, 28,762 seedlings that were imported from the Republic of Uzbekistan have been returned. At the checkpoint "Kyzyl-Kiya" of the Batken Department of the Chemicalization and Plant Protection, on February 23, during the phytosanitary inspection, an issue with the labeling of the seedling packaging was discovered.

27.02.2026, 12:26
Demolition of the building near TSUM in Bishkek. How the dismantling work is progressing
Local news

Demolition of the building near TSUM in Bishkek. How the dismantling work is progressing

Photo 24.kg The dismantling of structures built in violation of the project is ongoing. The demolition began earlier this week, and journalists from 24.kg conducted an inspection of the progress of the work. The metal frame erected at the site of the fountains near the Central Department Store was deemed non-compliant with the approved projects, and changes to the plans were not discussed at the urban planning council.

27.02.2026, 12:24
Sports

In Kyrgyzstan, up to 2.6 billion soms allocated for the development and support of sports in 2025

The volume of funding for the sports sector in Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased — from 953 million soms in 2021 to a planned 2.6 billion soms in 2025. This information was presented by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, at a republican meeting held on February 27, summarizing the year's results. Baisalov emphasized that the increase in funding has opened new opportunities for organizing competitions among children, youth, and adults both within the

27.02.2026, 12:21
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, school uniforms are being discussed again. A doctor's opinion

On the radio "Birinchi Radio," Maria Kushubakova, a sanitary doctor from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, expressed her opinion on school uniforms. Earlier, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed to ease the requirements for school clothing, noting that in most educational institutions, the focus is on the uniform rather than the content. He appealed to the Ministry of Education and the government with a proposal to allow schools to

27.02.2026, 12:18
Education news

In 2025, 76 new schools were built in Kyrgyzstan

At the republican meeting on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported that there are 2,394 schools in Kyrgyzstan, where 1.5 million children study. He also noted that by 2025, the construction of 76 new educational institutions will be completed, and 41 schools have undergone major repairs.

27.02.2026, 12:17
Economy / Exclusive

The budget of the city of Osh will increase by 52% in 2026 — figures announced

The budget of the city of Osh for 2026 is planned to be approved at the level of 5 billion 205 million 536 thousand 400 soms, which is 52% more compared to the previous year. This data is contained in the draft resolution regarding the budget for 2026 and the planning period for 2027–2028. As a result, an increase in the budget of 1 billion 780 million 222 thousand 600 soms is expected. The total volume of local budget revenues for 2026, taking into account the special funds of budgetary

27.02.2026, 12:15
Incidents

Man Stabbed and Part of Ear Bitten Off

As a result of the conflict in the Jalal-Abad region, a man sustained knife wounds and also lost part of his ear. Despite this, the suspect was released under house arrest, which caused dissatisfaction among the victim's relatives, who are demanding strict punishment. What happened? Names have been changed at the request of relatives to protect the minor child.

27.02.2026, 12:15
President: Last year, more than 4,600 families received mortgage apartments
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President: Last year, more than 4,600 families received mortgage apartments

During a republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," President Sadyr Japarov announced that in 2025, mortgage housing was provided for more than 4,600 families. According to him, this accounts for about half of the total number of apartments issued over the past four years. Since 2021, 9,250 families have become homeowners in the country. The President emphasized that among these people are young families who have received the opportunity to move into their apartments for the first

27.02.2026, 12:12
News / Education news

In Kyrgyzstan, the work on the establishment of 500 short-term kindergartens and 60 development centers has been fully completed.

At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported the completion of the establishment of 500 short-term kindergartens and 60 development centers. In addition, he noted that 41 new kindergartens had been built. "We have fully automated the enrollment system for preschool institutions," he added.

27.02.2026, 12:12