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Netflix will exit the deal to purchase Warner Bros.
In the world

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
Exclusive

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
Incidents

Former head of the Balakchy police department detained. His career advancement is linked to Eldar Zhakypbekov.

According to information provided by sources in law enforcement, Chyngyz Tokoldoshov was detained on February 26. He has been taken to the investigative service of the Military Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. It is reported that the basis for his detention was his connections with Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Bishkek.

27.02.2026, 12:11
In Bishkek, a woman took gold jewelry worth 5 million soms for sale and disappeared.
Incidents

In Bishkek, a woman took gold jewelry worth 5 million soms for sale and disappeared.

The suspect in the fraud case has been detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. On February 22, a woman named K.M. approached the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department in Bishkek, requesting action against a citizen named S.A. This information was provided by the press service of the district's police department. The applicant reported that S.A., under the pretense of selling jewelry, deceitfully managed to acquire gold jewelry worth a total of 5 million 154 thousand

27.02.2026, 12:08
Exclusive

In Osh, over 1 kg of synthetic drugs found with a citizen of a neighboring country

On February 27, the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in a drug crime. Employees of the Drug Control Department of Osh and the Osh region detained a young man, a citizen of a neighboring republic named L.Y.D., born in 2006. During a search, more than 1 kg of synthetic drugs was found in his bag.

27.02.2026, 12:08
Incidents

In Osh, a drone helped detain a foreigner with a kilogram of synthetic drugs

Employees of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a special operation in Osh, during which a foreign citizen was detained, and over a kilogram of synthetic drugs was seized. This information was received from the agency's office in the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, the detainee, a citizen of a neighboring country, L.Y.D., was born in 2006. He was caught at the moment he was carrying narcotic substances in a brown bag. During the search,

27.02.2026, 12:06
Kyrgyzstan and the EU will prepare a plan to remove commercial banks from the sanctions list
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and the EU will prepare a plan to remove commercial banks from the sanctions list

The EU has proposed specific initiatives to the Kyrgyz side Kyrgyzstan and the European Union are working on creating a plan that will help remove the country's banks from the sanctions regime. This was announced in a statement from the Cabinet of Ministers. The meeting between the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev and the EU Special Envoy for Sanctions David O'Sullivan took place during the latter's working visit to Kyrgyzstan. The parties

27.02.2026, 12:01
Mirziyoyev launched construction and investment projects in Surkhandarya worth $7.1 billion
In the world

Mirziyoyev launched construction and investment projects in Surkhandarya worth $7.1 billion

As part of this event, it was noted that out of 44 projects, 31 projects, with a total cost of about $6.3 billion, are focused on the construction of residential and other facilities. Foreign investors are actively participating in the implementation of these initiatives, including companies from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and Afghanistan. The remaining 13 projects, totaling over $741 million, cover various sectors of the economy,

27.02.2026, 12:01
Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev: GDP by the end of 2025 will exceed 2 trillion soms

At the republican meeting held on February 27 with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that by the end of 2025, the gross domestic product is expected to exceed 2 trillion soms. Kasymaliev noted that 2024 has become historic, as the gross domestic product reached 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms, demonstrating an 11.1% growth. However, as he emphasized, these are preliminary data.

27.02.2026, 11:59
Local news

School Uniform. Wearing scarves is not provided for by the cabinet's resolution

According to the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, adopted on August 12, 2015, under number 572, wearing headscarves in educational institutions is not provided for. This became known from an interview given by Altynbek Erkimbekov, head of the Department of Education and Extracurricular Activities of the Ministry of Education, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". Erkimbekov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is a secular state.

27.02.2026, 11:57
Minister: Last year, farmers were issued more than 2,000 units of agricultural machinery
Economy / Exclusive

Minister: Last year, farmers were issued more than 2,000 units of agricultural machinery

In 2025, 2,069 units of agricultural machinery were leased to farmers and peasant farms, with a total value of 7.2 billion soms. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, reported this at a national meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, this result exceeds the figures of the previous year by 2.6 billion soms and 876 units of machinery. For comparison, in 2024, 1,193 units of machinery were issued for a

27.02.2026, 11:56
Local news

Osh and Tashkent will be connected by a new flight

According to information from OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," regular flights from Osh to Tashkent will begin in April. These flights will be operated by the airline Centrum Air from Uzbekistan, with the first departure scheduled for April 1.

27.02.2026, 11:56
Oruntaev checked the construction of a new administrative building in Manas
Local news / Exclusive

Oruntaev checked the construction of a new administrative building in Manas

During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, got acquainted with the implementation of construction projects in the region, the ministry's press service reports. One of the key facilities is a new administrative building for the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, located at 6/2 J. Abdurakhmanov Street.

27.02.2026, 11:55
Exclusive

The GDP of agriculture increased from 396.8 to 459.7 billion soms, - Minister Akunbekov

- According to the information from the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, the agro-industrial sector accounts for about 10% of the gross domestic product and provides jobs for approximately 20% of the working-age population. This was stated on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo". Akunbekov emphasized that the agricultural sector is one of the priorities in the

27.02.2026, 11:54
Sanctions for Unreliable Exporters Introduced in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Sanctions for Unreliable Exporters Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

An active information campaign has begun in the Kyrgyz Republic, initiated by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, aimed at preventing violations of phytosanitary standards during the export of goods. Important aspects of foreign economic activity (FEA) are discussed at meetings held in the territorial offices of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine.

27.02.2026, 11:54
A resident of Chaldovar is suspected of the neighbor's death
Incidents

A resident of Chaldovar is suspected of the neighbor's death

The body of a man was found in the village of Chaldovar in the Panfilov district. According to the investigation, a 49-year-old local resident is suspected of causing serious bodily harm that led to the death of his neighbor. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region.

27.02.2026, 11:51
Local news

More than 28 thousand seedlings from Uzbekistan were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

On February 23, at the phytosanitary control post "Kyzyl-Kiya," located in the Batken region, employees of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry discovered during an inspection that 28,762 seedlings brought from Uzbekistan lacked the necessary labeling on the packaging. According to the resolution of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council dated November 30, 2016, No. 157, each

27.02.2026, 11:51
Local news

Edil Baysalov: The salaries of imams will be increased

At the republican meeting on February 27, attended by President Sadyr Japarov, Edil Baisalov announced plans to increase the salaries of imams. In 2022, 2,035 imam-khatibs began receiving compensation from the muftiate's budget in the amount of 8,000 soms for the first time. Now, starting this month, the salary will be raised to 15,000 soms, affecting more than 4,000 imams. Additionally, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan will be provided with 49 vehicles, Baisalov added.

27.02.2026, 11:46