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The selection of those wishing to study at the GKNB KR Academy has been extended.

The continuation of the selection of candidates for five-year training at the Academy of the State Committee for National Security named after Lieutenant General A. K. Bakaev has been announced by the press center of the GKNB. In order to create a competitive environment for applicants, the deadline for document submission has been extended to March 13, 2026, as stated in the official announcement.

26.02.2026, 12:20
A resident of the village of Ak-Suu set herself on fire after learning about her underage daughter's pregnancy.
Incidents

A resident of the village of Ak-Suu set herself on fire after learning about her underage daughter's pregnancy.

The girl was interrogated by the police before the tragic event The tragic event occurred in the Issyk-Kul region, where a resident of the village of Ak-Suu took her own life after learning about her underage daughter's pregnancy. Information about the incident was reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, on February 25, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Ak-Suu district that the girl, M.A., born in 2009, is 16

26.02.2026, 12:18
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, orphans may be included in the "Social Mortgage"

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev shared the news on his Facebook page that graduates of orphanages can become participants in the program “Social Mortgage”. This initiative was launched following an appeal from Igor Belyaev, a graduate of an orphanage, who raised the issue of housing for orphans leaving the institution. He reached out to Bekeshev for assistance on this matter.

26.02.2026, 12:17
Local news

Deputy: In Russia, passports and driver's licenses of the Kyrgyz Republic are being forged for foreigners

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 26, Deputy Aigul Akhmedova voiced alarming information about the forgery of passports and driver's licenses of Kyrgyzstan in Russia. According to her, she has received inquiries from the Russian Federation stating that fake documents are being produced in that country, which are then sold to citizens of third countries. She noted that such foreigners may commit offenses, including traffic accidents, resulting in a false perception that

26.02.2026, 12:15
In Bishkek, police returned a lost wallet containing 1 million soms to its owner
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In Bishkek, police returned a lost wallet containing 1 million soms to its owner

In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs found and returned a lost briefcase to its owner, which contained important documents and nearly 1 million soms. This information was published by the press service of the department. According to the provided data, on February 14, the assistant duty officer of the Special Operations Unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate No. 1, Bolotbek uulu Elaman, and police lieutenant colonel Toktosun uulu Erkebek were

26.02.2026, 12:11
Kyrgyzstan and the British Royal Family Discussed Education, Climate, and the Nomad Games
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Kyrgyzstan and the British Royal Family Discussed Education, Climate, and the Nomad Games

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, participated in a joint meeting with representatives of the British Royal Family and heads of foreign policy agencies from Central Asia on February 25, 2026, in London. During the meeting, Kulubaev discussed with His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, the possibilities of expanding cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom in the political, economic, and investment spheres. He emphasized that

26.02.2026, 12:11
Local news / Exclusive

The area of the new airport terminal in Osh will be 26,000 square meters - video

Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev visited the construction site of the new terminal complex at the international airport "Osh". The total area of the building under construction is 26,000 square meters and includes six separate blocks: A1, A2, B1, B2, V1, and V2. According to the ministry, 95% of the monolithic work has been completed so far, and the installation of engineering systems on the first floor has been suspended until updated project and estimate documentation is

26.02.2026, 12:08
Developments by Kyrgyz Scientist Could Change the Global Vaccine Storage System
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Developments by Kyrgyz Scientist Could Change the Global Vaccine Storage System

Asel Sartbaeva, a chemist from a small village in Kyrgyzstan, has developed a unique technology that allows vaccines to retain their properties at high temperatures. This invention could significantly improve the methods of storing and transporting critically important medical supplies in remote corners of the world. This was reported by the UN press service on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Sartbaeva began her education at a local school, where she showed a keen interest in

26.02.2026, 12:03
Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva on the latest events in the country: Will there be a political thaw?
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Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva on the latest events in the country: Will there be a political thaw?

The Prosecutor General's Office reported that a review is only possible in strict accordance with the law. At the current session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies are discussing a draft law concerning amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic. This draft law includes amendments to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Criminal Executive Codes. During the discussion of the initiative, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised a question to the Deputy Prosecutor General:

26.02.2026, 12:03
Local news

The flight to Istanbul did not take off. Passengers were not informed in advance about the rescheduling.

Today, February 26, flight VF280 from the Turkish low-cost airline Ajet, which was supposed to depart from Bishkek at 06:20, was canceled without prior notice to the passengers. One of them shared this information on social media. View on Threads Passengers left at the airport expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of information and faced issues as they urgently needed to depart, otherwise they risked losing non-refundable bookings for other flights and hotels.

26.02.2026, 12:03
The Bishkek City Hall conducted an inspection of several cemeteries and identified violations.
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The Bishkek City Hall conducted an inspection of several cemeteries and identified violations.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an inspection of several cemeteries was conducted by a working commission established to assess the activities of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Agency of Funeral Services." The city hall reported this event. The commission included Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, as well as deputies of the Bishkek City Council Talaybek Daiyrbekov and Zhanibek Asanbekov.

26.02.2026, 12:02
NESC will put 10 new administrative buildings into operation by the end of the year
Local news / Exclusive

NESC will put 10 new administrative buildings into operation by the end of the year

In accordance with the reforms being implemented by the Ministry of Energy, the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" intends to complete the construction of 10 administrative buildings by the end of the current year. According to the company's press service, the project is financed from its own funds and aims to create comfortable conditions for employees in the energy sector, improve the reliability of electricity supply, and enhance customer

26.02.2026, 11:58
Exclusive

Fuel truck exploded on the Bishkek-Osh highway: Identity of the deceased established

In connection with the incident on the Bishkek-Osh highway, during which a fuel truck exploded, an investigation has been initiated. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on February 25, a truck carrying fuel and lubricants completely burned down on the Bishkek-Osh highway. As a result of the incident, the body of a man was found.

26.02.2026, 11:58
Local news

The Cabinet has created another state company - "Kyrgyz Satellite"

The State Open Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyz Satellite" has been established in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 131 dated February 23, the creation of the company is aimed at implementing modern space technologies. This will allow for the acquisition of aerospace images that will be used for optimal management of land resources, environmental monitoring, tracking climate changes, searching for critically important minerals, and preventing

26.02.2026, 11:57
In London, the strengthening of ties between the parliaments of Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom was discussed.
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In London, the strengthening of ties between the parliaments of Central Asian countries and the United Kingdom was discussed.

On February 25, 2026, a meeting was held at the Palace of Westminster in London, attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev. He discussed issues with the heads of foreign affairs agencies of Central Asia, the Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Lindsay Harvey Hoyle, as well as with members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Central Asia led by Pamela Margaret Cox, a member of the British Parliament. This was reported by the

26.02.2026, 11:56
Local news

Students traveling to the USA on F or M visa categories do not pay a visa deposit.

As reported by the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, students planning to travel to the United States on F or M visas are not required to pay a visa bond. This requirement applies only to applicants for business or tourist visas (B1/B2). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously emphasized that no prepayment is required, and no one can guarantee the issuance of a visa to the U.S. Payment is only possible after the interview, using the official link of the embassy in Bishkek.

26.02.2026, 11:52
Kanibek Tumanbaev: "Unaa" Will Stop Registering Vehicles
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Kanibek Tumanbaev: "Unaa" Will Stop Registering Vehicles

Changes in the work of the registration center Starting April 1 of this year, the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing will cease vehicle registration. All operations will be carried out exclusively through the mobile application "Tunduk," as announced by the President's Chief of Staff Kanibek Tumanbaev. Tumanbaev also visited the "Unaa" office in Osh. The official explained that vehicle owners will only need to apply for state license plates and

26.02.2026, 11:47
Local news

""We were offered to buy the spare parts ourselves". Residents of the house on Lermontova have been without electricity for two days"

Residents of the mentioned building contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center, expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of electricity and urging authorities to take action. ***- There has been no electricity in our building for a day. An employee of the Eastern RES informed us that the transformer is not under their jurisdiction and suggested that we purchase the parts for its repair ourselves. It also turned out that the transformer was flooded with water. This is unacceptable and poses a danger

26.02.2026, 11:44
Local news

The opening of the bridge on Jibek Jolu in Bishkek is postponed due to inspections and weather.

In Bishkek, the opening of the bridge on Jibek Jolu Avenue, located in the area of the former Eastern bus station, is being postponed. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev explained the reasons for the delay via social media after visiting the construction site. According to him, an examination of the structural stability is necessary. The construction work is completed, with only minor adjustments remaining. After that, a wait of 28 days will be required for the final inspection. "This Friday we will

26.02.2026, 11:38
Exclusive

In January, food production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 5.6 billion soms

- In January 2026, the volume of food production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 5 billion 569 million 994.5 thousand soms, according to statistical information. When compared to January 2025, when this figure was 6 billion 161 million 838.2 thousand soms, it is evident that there is a decrease in nominal terms of 591.8 million soms, which constitutes 9.6%.

26.02.2026, 11:38
Damirbek Osmonov Appointed Minister of Health
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Damirbek Osmonov Appointed Minister of Health

Yesterday, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree appointing Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. He will now head the agency responsible for the country's healthcare.

26.02.2026, 11:38
The damage to Kyrgyzstan's ecology over the year is estimated at 130 million soms.
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The damage to Kyrgyzstan's ecology over the year is estimated at 130 million soms.

In 2025, there were 10,666 violations of environmental legislation registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The ministry issued 1,981 directives, which helped eliminate 7,777 of the identified violations. As a result, the total amount of damage caused to nature amounted to 130 million 961 thousand soms.

26.02.2026, 11:34
Local news

" sooner or later you will become mine": dark humor on the mayor's outing to the cemetery

A recent video that is actively being discussed on social media was filmed during a visit by the Bishkek city hall commission to the city cemeteries. In this short video, you can hear a funny dialogue: — Sooner or later, you will be mine. — And who are you? — I am the cemetery manager. In this video, you can see Vice Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva and the director of the municipal enterprise that handles funeral services. The video quickly went viral and attracted the attention of users.

26.02.2026, 11:33
The president signed a decree appointing two ministers
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The president signed a decree appointing two ministers

The candidates were preliminarily approved by the parliament The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, issued a decree appointing Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health, and Erlis Akunbekov as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. These appointments became possible after the parliament confirmed their candidacies, which served as the basis for the president to sign the decrees. It is worth noting that prior to this, Damirbek Osmonov and Erlis

26.02.2026, 11:33
A complete inventory of burial sites will be conducted at the southwestern cemetery of Bishkek.
Local news

A complete inventory of burial sites will be conducted at the southwestern cemetery of Bishkek.

Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration The managing commission, which is overseeing the operations of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Funeral Services Agency," conducted an inspection visit to several cemeteries in the capital, where multiple violations were identified. As a result, a decision was made to carry out a complete inventory of burial sites at the southwestern cemetery. According to the press service of the city administration, the inspection

26.02.2026, 11:31
Exclusive

Man killed under the wheels of a "Toyota Camry": A girl was behind the wheel

A tragic incident occurred in the Sokuluk district, near the racetrack, resulting in a pedestrian's death under the wheels of a car, as reported by witnesses. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, a report was received at the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department on February 23 at approximately 07:46 regarding a pedestrian being hit on the 17th kilometer of the Bishkek—Kara-Balta road, on Frunze Street.

26.02.2026, 11:31
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Life in the Regions: From 50 to 7000 Som — Malika Sattarova from the Kadamjai District Explained the Sharp Demand for Certain Flowers

Malika Sattarova, a resident of Kadamjai, along with her family, has dedicated herself to the flower business. In her garden, more than a hundred species of plants grow, and the demand for their products reaches all corners of Kyrgyzstan. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she sends flower orders daily to Osh, Bishkek, and Batken. The variety of her products is impressive: from perennials with an open root system to potted houseplants. Prices for the plants range

26.02.2026, 11:28
Sports

Premier League: "Ilbirs" signs player from the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan

The Premier League team "Ilbirs" has officially announced the signing of Keylob Kopytin, who is a player for the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17). Kopytin made his debut for the national team last summer and managed to play in a friendly tournament held in Bishkek. In one of the matches against Bahrain, he scored a goal and hoped to help the team in the qualifiers for the Asian Cup.

26.02.2026, 11:22
Erulan Kokulov: I don't understand medicine, but opening a pharmacy here was not allowed
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Erulan Kokulov: I don't understand medicine, but opening a pharmacy here was not allowed

Deputy criticized the work of the state pharmacy, but did not answer questions about funding Deputy Erlan Kokulov visited the "El Aman" pharmacy located in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region. During the visit, the MP expressed dissatisfaction with the location of the pharmacy, the conditions for storing medications and medical products, while traditionally recording his inspection on video for social media. “I am incompetent in medicine, but you are a medical worker. How did

26.02.2026, 11:19
Gold, Silver, Bronze: Kyrgyz Wrestlers Harvest Medals in Albania
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Gold, Silver, Bronze: Kyrgyz Wrestlers Harvest Medals in Albania

An international ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling is taking place in Albania At the international ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania, athletes from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results, winning several medals, as reported by United World Wrestling (UWW). Ernazar Akmataliev became the champion in the 70 kg weight category, defeating American Alec William Pontaléo with a narrow score of 3:2. In the 74 kg weight class, the silver medal went to Orozobek

26.02.2026, 11:15
Specialists from Central Asia are being trained to work with ultra-low-volume sprayers against locusts
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Specialists from Central Asia are being trained to work with ultra-low-volume sprayers against locusts

The situation with the locust invasion, threatening agriculture and pastures in the Caucasus and Central Asia, requires active cooperation among the countries in the region. In response to this threat, countries are beginning to unite efforts to create effective early warning systems and implement environmentally safe pest control methods. There are various species of locusts, such as the Italian locust (Calliptamus italicus), the Moroccan locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus), and the Asian

26.02.2026, 11:15
Nine New Parks Will Be Established in Tashkent, Tripling the Area of Green Spaces
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Nine New Parks Will Be Established in Tashkent, Tripling the Area of Green Spaces

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced these initiatives during a meeting dedicated to urbanization issues in the capital, as reported by his administration's press service. The economy of Tashkent and its agglomeration are actively developing, and according to the latest data, the city's population has exceeded 3.1 million people. Experts' forecasts indicate a possible doubling of this figure by 2045. In this regard, it is necessary to carry out urbanization

26.02.2026, 11:13
A Youth Council is Being Established in Kyrgyzstan under the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh
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A Youth Council is Being Established in Kyrgyzstan under the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh

The main task of the Council is to actively engage youth in various spheres of public life, including politics and economics. At today’s session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov announced the establishment of a Youth Council, which will operate under the Speaker of Parliament. According to Muratbekov, the Ministry of Culture is responsible for implementing state youth policy in Kyrgyzstan. However, there are only seven employees in the central office dealing with this area.

26.02.2026, 11:12
Over 10,000 violations of environmental legislation identified in 2025 in Kyrgyzstan
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Over 10,000 violations of environmental legislation identified in 2025 in Kyrgyzstan

According to the results of 2025, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic summarized the findings of inspections conducted among entrepreneurs, totaling 3,619 checks in the field of ecology and technical safety. According to the information from the agency, as a result of these inspections, 3,619 acts were drawn up, recording 10,666 violations of environmental legislation.

26.02.2026, 11:06
Health / Exclusive

"Life Can End in an Instant": An Interview with a Paramedic from At-Bashy About Difficult Calls and Deliveries

The paramedic Zhyldyz Tezhibaeva has been working in the emergency medical service for 29 years. She is an experienced specialist who deeply understands both the complexity and responsibility of her profession. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared about the round-the-clock work in the emergency department, decisions directly related to human life, and unforgettable calls.

26.02.2026, 11:03