Murazbek Kerimov, a poet and jack-of-all-trades, lives in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region and embodies both creative and labor talents. Turmush correspondent met with Murazbek—a poet from the village of Jerge-Tal, whose life path remarkably combines poetic inspiration with the hard work of a peasant.
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.
Aibek Zhakenovich Iminov has been appointed as the Deputy Head of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, which is subordinate to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the press service of the president.
In 2025, 119 industrial enterprises were opened in Kyrgyzstan, which allowed the creation of 8,451 new jobs. This was stated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev at a republican meeting taking place in "Yntymak Ordo". Kasymaliev noted that $715.6 million was invested in the development of the industrial sector. “Over the past five years, the country's industry has undergone significant changes, accompanied by industrialization processes. This period has
Illustrative photo The most dangerous situation is expected on the section of the highway from Dushanbe to Chanak, especially within the 48–74 km and 78–81 km markers, where avalanches may pose a serious threat, particularly in the Varzob areas. Additionally, the risks of avalanches are also relevant in the mountainous regions under republican jurisdiction and in the western part of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
The Deputy Minister of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, Iskender Asylkulov, opened the first meeting of the working group that will prepare significant changes to the country's tax legislation. As specified by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, this meeting marked the start of the reform of the Tax Code.
As part of the development of irrigation infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan, 1.7 billion soms were invested in 2025. This information was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, design work is currently underway on 41 facilities, while construction is already ongoing at 33 sites.
Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with David O'Sullivan, the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, who arrived in the country on a working visit.
OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" announces the start of regular air service, which will be operated by the Uzbek airline Centrum Air on the route Tashkent – Osh. The first flights are expected to take place on April 1. The flights will be conducted twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using modern Airbus A320 aircraft.
According to information received at the Call Center, parents of schoolchildren from "Alamedin-1" expressed their concerns. They noted that some of them, while bringing their children to school, drive onto the territory of the educational institution.
According to information provided by the Information Policy Department of the President's Office, Aibek Iminov has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations. President Sadyr Japarov signed the decree on the appointment, citing Article 71 of the country's Constitution.
Currently, 52 students from Kyrgyzstan are receiving education under the 'El Umutu' scholarship program. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov shared this information at a republican meeting taking place at 'Yntymak Ordo'. According to him, this program was initiated and supported by the president of the country with the aim of identifying and supporting talented youth, as well as preparing qualified specialists for the further development of the republic.
On February 26, an important meeting took place at the "Yntymak-Ordo" residence, attended by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and David O'Sullivan, the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, who arrived in the country on a working visit. During the discussion, the main topic was issues related to sanctions. Daniyar Amangeldiev emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic adheres to a professional and pragmatic
It is not worth saving on clothing for schoolchildren, believes sanitary doctor Maria Kushubakova, who spoke on the air of "Birinchi Radio." She emphasized the importance of adhering to the standards of school uniforms established in the country since 2015. According to Kushubakova, the uniform should reflect a secular and business style, which is particularly relevant for Kyrgyzstan. It is important that the clothing does not have religious symbols or elements associated with
At the republican meeting held today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Management Erlis Akunbekov reported that by 2025, 40 settlements had been provided with drinking water. He noted that this initiative has allowed access to clean water for 75,000 people.
The FinOlimp winter olympiad 2025–2026, which concluded at the end of January, was held with the support of the company «Alliance Altyn», serving as the title partner. Students from various corners of the country participated in the olympiad. Following the preliminary selections, 12 top teams advanced to the finals, presenting their projects in fields such as finance, marketing, auditing, and IT (Data Science).
The suspension of the extradition is related to the consideration of Emelyanova's request for refugee status. The next hearing in her case is scheduled for February 27. Emelyanova worked at the St. Petersburg headquarters of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. In 2021, a criminal case was initiated against her in Russia on charges of theft. The investigation claimed that she allegedly stole a phone from a taxi driver in St. Petersburg; however, the activist herself declared her
A message was received at the Call Center from one of the residents of Mykan. Local residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the condition of the final stop of bus 146 and the lack of a sidewalk.
An inter-republican meeting is currently taking place at "Yntymak Ordo," attended by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. The report on financial and economic indicators was presented by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
A meeting was held at the mayor's office with participants from kicksharing companies. During a recent meeting at the Bishkek mayor's office, the intention to block access to electric scooters for users who violate traffic rules was announced. Representatives from companies engaged in kicksharing participated in the discussion. The blockage, depending on the severity of the violation, may be either temporary or permanent and will affect the applications providing kicksharing
In the Sokuluk district, a citizen of another country was detained while driving a car with illegally tinted windows and without the necessary documents. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. The incident occurred on February 25, 2026, when officers from the Traffic Safety Department of the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Directorate were carrying out their duties on the Bishkek—Osh highway. At
A military conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A look at recent events:
On February 26, employees of the Ombudsman Institute visited the four children of the woman who committed self-immolation at Issyk-Kul, according to information provided by the organization's press service. Recall that the tragedy occurred in the Ak-Suu district when the woman set herself on fire after learning about her 17-year-old daughter's pregnancy.
According to information provided by the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service, an exceedance of the average daily concentration of pollutants in the air was recorded in Bishkek. According to monitoring results conducted from February 20 to 26, the level of pollution was found to be twice the permissible norms.
An important event took place in Bishkek — the awarding of the authors of the best environmental and socially beneficial projects, organized by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Energy of Development" with the participation of the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the Primakov Center for External Political Cooperation, supported by "Rosatom International Network". Albert Zulkharnayev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in Kyrgyzstan, noted
In the near future, the name of the new deputy head of the ministry will be announced. The official website of the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has removed the photograph of Orozbek Sydykov, confirming his dismissal from office. According to sources within the ministry, a new deputy minister will be presented in the coming days. Orozbek Kadyrbekovich Sydykov was born in 1987 in the Osh region. He received higher education, graduating in 2012 from the Osh State Law Institute with
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has established the following exchange rates for February 27: The dollar remained unchanged, while the euro increased in price, and the ruble decreased.
Tax authorities prevented the distribution of the cargo A truck containing 11 tons of expired confectionery products was detained in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the State Tax Service. During the inspection of the vehicle, inspectors found 4,179 boxes of candies and other sweets, although the documents indicated only 7 tons of total cargo weight. In addition, other undeclared goods were discovered in the vehicle: - paints and primers; - antifreeze additives and
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources and Agriculture, Erlis Akunbekov, reported at a national meeting that 291 new social facilities were put into operation in 2025. He noted that this is a 26 percent increase compared to last year, which corresponds to an increase of 61 facilities.
The message about the veteran's passing came from the district Council of War and Labor Veterans. According to available information, in recent months, Aziz Kodirov had been experiencing health issues and was being treated at home. Kodirov was born in 1922 in Shahrinav. In 1939, while being a school teacher, he went to the front and was wounded several times. In 1943, he returned to his homeland and resumed his teaching career.
These projects will help cover approximately 16% of the electricity deficit in the country. The State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Ministry of Finance, is initiating financing for six hydropower plants and one solar power plant. This became known from the Ministry of Finance's announcements. The total investment in these projects amounts to 21.6 billion soms. The installed capacity of the new facilities will reach 148.3 MW, and the expected annual electricity
In accordance with the president's order, Aibek Iminov has become the new deputy chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the president's press service. Previously, Iminov had experience in regulating religious organizations and state expertise in this area. He held the position of head of the department for expertise and interaction with religious organizations in the State Commission for Religious
Jemilya Jamambaeva, the ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, has taken control of the situation in the family of a woman who committed self-immolation in the Ak-Suu district. As a result of the tragedy, four minor children were left without a mother — their ages are 17, 15, 14, and 6 years, the press service of the agency reports.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, work continues on the major renovation and modernization of the hotel complex "Dostuk" and the tourist complex "Sayakat." According to the Directorate under the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, significant foreign investments have been attracted for these projects. In particular, a Russian company has invested $5 million in the "Sayakat" project, while between $15 to $25 million will be allocated for the complete
On the Bishkek — Balykchy highway, a strong crosswind created a dangerous situation, nearly overturning a truck. This incident was captured by one of the social media users, who published a video from the scene. In the footage, the truck is seen swaying significantly due to the gusts of wind while in motion. For safety reasons, to prevent a possible accident, the driver decided to stop the vehicle and parked it on the side of the road until weather conditions improved. No information about
Photo provided by relatives In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, in the city of Kochkor-Ata, there has been public outcry due to a conflict within a family, where prolonged violence against a 14-year-old girl has come to light. According to information provided by 24.kg, the girl's stepfather had subjected her to physical abuse and humiliation for an extended period. The girl is currently in an extremely severe psychological state, having almost stopped communicating and
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained three men suspected of fraudulent activities amounting to 12 million soms. According to the police, the criminals posed as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and, taking advantage of the trust, seized the funds of an elderly person.
Students of the Kalyk Akyev Secondary School, located in the village of Kyzyl-Zhildyz in the Jumgal district, successfully participated in the district stage of the republican olympiad, achieving prize positions. This was reported by the school's director, Kudaybergen Chalov. The first stage of the olympiad took place on January 13 of this year, with 18 students participating. The second part of the olympiad was held on February 11-12, and as a result, 5 students returned with awards. The
The National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic informs about the beginning of the reconstruction of the upper zone of the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev, located at: 1a I. Akhunbaev Street. This part of the garden, which is a production zone, is intended for scientific research, as well as for growing collection plants and operating greenhouses with nurseries. Due to the ongoing work on the restoration and commissioning of greenhouse complexes, this space is fully engaged in
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Ak-Suu, a tragedy occurred — a 41-year-old woman lost her life as a result of self-immolation. Ombudsman Jamila Dzhamanbaeva expressed her concern regarding this situation and drew attention to the pregnancy of the deceased's underage daughter. She urged law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to clarify all the details of the incident and to ensure the protection of the rights of the children left without a mother, as well
- In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, it has been decided to change the category of a 0.8-hectare land plot from agricultural to industrial use. This decision is formalized by Resolution No. 93 dated February 12, 2026, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev.
In the village of Chaldovar, located in the Chui region, a tragic incident occurred, resulting in the fatal injury of one man. Police officers detained the suspect, who, according to the press service of the regional police department, was arrested after receiving a report of the incident on February 26 at 1:06 PM. The investigative team that arrived at the scene discovered the body of a 67-year-old local resident in one of the houses. It was established that a conflict erupted between the
In Bishkek, the Pervomaisky District Court made a decision to place U.U.K., a former employee of the State Committee for National Security, known by the nickname "Vaseline," in custody. This information was confirmed by the court's press service, reports 24.kg. According to judicial sources, the ex-employee is suspected of corruption under Article 336, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan. He is currently being held in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City
The book tells about the outstanding women of the country and their successes in various fields. An event dedicated to International Women's Day was held in Bishkek, where the 9th volume of the 'Encyclopedia of Women of Kyrgyzstan' was presented. This information was provided by the Presidential Administration. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev delivered a congratulatory speech at the event. He noted that the national doctrine 'National Spirit — Global Heights', proposed
Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers. David O'Sullivan (left) and Daniyar Amangeldiev At a meeting between the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, and the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, David O'Sullivan, a joint plan aimed at lifting sanctions on the republic's banks was announced. During the discussion, issues related to the compliance and application of restrictive measures were addressed. Amangeldiev
In honor of International Women's Day and the release of the ninth volume of the "Encyclopedia of Women of Kyrgyzstan," the State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koichiev, delivered a congratulatory speech. This was reported by the presidential administration. Koichiev emphasized the important role of Kyrgyz women as guardians of traditions, creators, and sources of inspiration.
In 2026, the cycling team "Lokomotiv Manas" from Kyrgyzstan will begin its competitions. According to the Cycling Federation of Kyrgyzstan, on March 4, the team will participate in a race in Croatia.
Sellers at the "flea market" in the city of Kara-Balta have noted a sharp decline in the number of buyers. According to local residents, as soon as the livestock market in Kara-Balta was closed and relocated to another place in early February, the number of visitors to the "flea market" decreased by half. The number of sellers has also reduced," local residents reported.
