Witnesses reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media about a traffic accident that occurred on the evening of February 25 on a stretch of road that local drivers call the "snake." The causes of the incident are currently unknown. A spill of petroleum products led to a large fire, the smoke from which was visible for several hundred meters.
The Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan has announced its plans for 2026, which will focus on the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in government structures. The key areas will be the development of data-driven management, modernization of digital platforms, improvement of the quality of public services, and ensuring cybersecurity. These initiatives were announced at a board meeting where the results of 2025 were summarized. According to the press service of the
The Central Election Commission has not yet received the deputy's statement Chyngyz Ajibayev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has officially submitted his mandate. This information was obtained from open sources. Representatives of the Central Election Commission noted that they have not yet received a statement from Ajibayev. For reference, Chyngyz Ajibayev, born in 1991, was first elected to the Jogorku Kenesh of the VII convocation in 2021. In November 2025, he became a deputy of the
In the city of Osh, three citizens were expelled from the country due to committing offenses, as reported by the local prosecutor's office. An interagency operational meeting was held at the Osh prosecutor's office, attended by representatives of law enforcement agencies, officials responsible for road safety, as well as court executors.
Bill Gates became the target of rumors about his affairs with two Russian women and suggested that financier Jeffrey Epstein wanted to blackmail him. The founder of Microsoft expressed regret to his colleagues at the charitable foundation regarding his interactions with Epstein, who was convicted of sexual crimes, and acknowledged having extramarital relationships. In an interview, the 70-year-old Gates admitted: "I had affairs with two women: one was a Russian bridge player I met at
In Jeti-Oguz, local resident Azim Dogdurbekov surprised the head of state with a unique gift—a portrait of the president made from 3,100 pieces of candy. This was reported by the author of the creation himself, who lives in the village of Jëngish. Azim, who is 33 years old, shared with the correspondent that he is originally from the village of Jëngish, located in the Jeti-Oguz district.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Orozobek Toktomambetov reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. He is competing in the weight category up to 74 kg, starting his journey from the 1/8 finals.
An incident involving a fuel tanker occurred on the Kyzyl-Beyit section of the Bishkek - Osh highway, which caught fire. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Jalal-Abad region. According to the provided information, the heavy-duty vehicle overturned, which led to the fire.
- In the Moscow district of the Chuy region, the construction of a factory is planned, which will produce equipment for drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project involves placing the production complex on a site of 10 hectares in the Ak-Suu rural district.
Experts have determined that the children who became victims of rituals were under the influence of alcoholic and narcotic substances up to a year before their demise, according to sources. According to the results of new studies, child sacrifice among the Incas was indeed a horrific process. In January, a paper was published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, in which scientists analyzed the mummified remains of children found at the heights of the Peruvian volcanoes Ampato
At the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania, Kyrgyz athlete Ernazar Akmataliev reached the semifinals. The wrestler competes in the 70 kg weight category.
The results for 2025 were summarized at the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of Kyrgyzstan. At a board meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, achievements in the field of digitalization were discussed. The ministry reported that the most significant event was the adoption of the Digital Code — the first comprehensive document regulating the digital sphere in the country.
The apartments were provided as part of the "My Home" program In the Jalal-Abad region, 100 families of employees of the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan have become new homeowners by receiving apartments. This information was provided by the press service of the agency. The implementation of the "My Home" program, carried out by the State Investment Company, has allowed military personnel and their families to improve their living conditions. Out of the total number of
According to sources Kaktus.media, the resignation statement was submitted by the first deputy speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Chyngyz Azhibaev. At the beginning of the VIII convocation of parliament, he was elected to the position of first deputy chairman, winning the election in constituency No. 1 with the highest result.
The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has begun work on an updated version of the electronic invoice system (EIS). The agency acknowledges that the current version has its shortcomings and intends to completely overhaul it based on the needs of accountants and entrepreneurs. The First Experience Was RushedNurguyl Salieva, Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Salyk Service," noted in a conversation with business representatives that the first version of the system was developed under tight
From February 26, an exhibition titled "Rerikh: Herald of Beauty. The Master, the Son of the Master" will open in Bishkek. This event is timed to coincide with the centenary of Nikolai Rerikh's Central Asian expedition and the centenary anniversary of Lyudmila Shaposhnikova, the founder of the International Rerikh Center in Moscow. This information was provided by the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. Svyatoslav Rerikh, a world-renowned artist and
Since the beginning of 2021, the State Financial Supervision has conducted 285 inspections of pawnshops. As a result of these inspections, 111 licenses were revoked, and 11 licenses were temporarily suspended. The total amount of imposed fines amounted to 8 million 414 thousand soms, which includes 290 individual fines.
- OJSC "Ala-Tuu Resort" has signed an agreement with Doppelmayr for the construction of four new cable cars at the Jyrgalan resort. This was reported by the press service of OJSC "Ala-Tuu Resort." The contract was signed by Zharkynbek Maksutov, chairman of the board of OJSC "Ala-Tuu Resort," and Valery Yashin, head of the Doppelmayr division in Russia and the CIS.
The Ministry of Education clarified the organization of the completion of the third quarter, considering its shortened format. As reported on February 24, spring break starts on March 2. Teachers are concerned about how grades can be assigned and the quarter's results summarized in just three days.
In Manas, courses have started for 27 unemployed citizens who are undergoing training in various professions. This information was provided by Aiperi Imamalieva, head of the local labor, social security, and migration department.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Zalkarbek Tabaldiev has successfully reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament taking place in Albania. He competed in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting his matches from the 1/8 finals.
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, spoke at a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the government press service. During this meeting, the results of the ministry's work for 2025 were summarized, and key tasks for the upcoming 2026 year were outlined. Collegium members presented their reports on various areas, including digital transformation and information security
A new director and deputy of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports have been appointed Kanatbek Mamatov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Tourism and Youth Policy of the Bishkek city hall. This information was provided by the press service of the city hall. Prior to this appointment, Mamatov worked as the head of the department for educational and sports events and physical culture mass activities in the same department.
- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has initiated a project to create a state leasing company in the format of a joint-stock company. This structure will provide small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as representatives of the agrarian sector, access to equipment and machinery on preferential terms. This draft law has already been submitted for public discussion.
The main criterion for government decisions is the Constitution and laws, not religious beliefs Politics and religious organizations do not intersect; they do not participate in elections All religious denominations and beliefs have equal rights under the law. No faith is recognized as mandatory or state-sponsored Citizens have the right to choose which religion to practice or not to practice any at all In the run-up to the 2025 elections, some religious leaders received support in various
On February 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. Previously, this position was held by Kanibek Dosmambetov. What can be said about Damirbek Osmonov? His resume was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health.
/. The second meeting of the Organizing Committee for the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions for 2023–2027 was held under the leadership of the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the press service, the event was attended by the special representative of the president on mountain issues, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, heads of various ministries and departments, as well as authorized representatives of the president in the regions and
On February 25, a ceremony was held in Osh dedicated to the naming of secondary school No. 7 after the famous statesman Absamat Masaliev. The building of the educational institution has been renovated and is now officially opened after major repairs. Tynchtykbek Dosmuratov, head of the education department of the city of Osh, reported that 4,615 students are currently studying at the school named after Absamat Masaliev. “The first building was constructed in 1981, and the second one in 2020.
The Bishkek City Hall, through the Department of Culture, has announced a tender for the services of hosts for various events planned for 2026. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, a sum of 1.5 million soms has been allocated for these needs.
The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that the current requirements for school uniforms must adhere to a classic style. This information was announced by the head of the department of upbringing and extracurricular education, Altynbek Erkimbekov. Recently, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed the opinion at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh about the need to revise the standards and create more comfortable uniforms for students. He suggested implementing more relaxed styles of
In Naryn region, the circumstances of a man's suicide from the village of Baizak have been revealed, which occurred after a quarrel with his wife. According to the local police press service, on February 13 at 03:03, a report was received at the "102" service number that 27-year-old S.D., a resident of Jumgal district, was found hanged in a livestock shed on his property.
At the direction of the mayor of Bishkek, the land use control department has begun the dismantling of power meters installed without the necessary permits. The press service of the mayor's office reports that 17 such objects have already been removed in the Lenin district. The raids are aimed at improving order in the field of land use and urban development in the capital. Similar actions are planned in other districts of the city in the near future.
At a government meeting on Tuesday, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov warned of potential water supply risks in the southern regions of Kazakhstan for the upcoming growing season. Experts outlined specific limits on water use and identified the main reasons for the expected deficit, reports Exclusive.kz, citing Vlast.kz. In 2026, the southern regions of Kazakhstan may face serious difficulties due to an impending water shortage. Nurzhan Nurzhigitov reported this,
As part of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a solemn event was held dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Muratbek Sanzyzbaiyevich Imanaliev, who made a significant contribution to the development of the country's diplomacy. A round table titled "Muratbek Imanaliev: Professional Path and Contribution to the Development of SCO" was attended by high-ranking representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomats, scholars, veterans of
In the Lenin district, 17 force meters have been dismantled The Land Use Control Department, acting on the mayor's instructions, is carrying out activities to dismantle force meters installed in the capital. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office. As a result of a raid that took place in the Lenin district, 17 force meters that did not meet the established requirements were removed. The mayor's office emphasized that it is necessary to obtain
At the second meeting of the Organizational Committee, chaired by the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the preparation for the Five-Year Action Plan for the Development of Mountain Territories for 2023-2027 was discussed. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the meeting was attended by special representatives of the president on mountain agenda issues, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as heads of various ministries and departments, authorized
It is important to remember that the installation of any objects in Bishkek requires the appropriate permits. Raids and dismantling work will continue in other parts of the city, which indicates the authorities' commitment to restoring order in land use issues.
Polish border guards discovered a tunnel that migrants used to cross from Belarus to Poland in mid-December 2025. This tunnel, located in the eastern part of the country, became one of four similar structures identified in Poland, all of which were built in 2025, the publication reports. According to data from the Polish border service, it has been recorded that 180 illegal migrants, most of whom are citizens of Afghanistan and Pakistan, used this tunnel. The height of the tunnel is 1.5
A factory for the production of equipment necessary for irrigation is planned to be built in the Chuy region. This information was announced by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided data, the Trade Representation of the Kyrgyz Republic in Turkey is actively negotiating with an investor for the implementation of this project, which will be carried out in the Moscow district of the region. The factory will be located on a plot of 10 hectares in
Photo by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. An irrigation systems plant will be built in Kyrgyzstan In the Chui region, within the Moscow district, the establishment of a plant for the production of equipment for drip and sprinkler irrigation is planned. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided data, the new production complex will occupy a land plot of 10 hectares, located in the Ak-Suu rural district.
In Kyrgyzstan, a phased increase in the minimum charter capital for pawnshops is set to begin, according to information from the State Financial Supervision Agency. As reported by the agency, this initiative is aimed at "cleansing" the market of participants who are unable to conduct transparent operations.
Amantur Toktobaevich Tursuniyazov has been appointed as the director of the Kyrgyz Geological Service, as confirmed by his appointment to the position of Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic in accordance with Article 18 of the Constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic." U. Nurgaziev introduced the new director to the team, emphasizing the importance of this appointment for
The detention of beggars who are citizens of Kyrgyzstan will become a practice During a meeting of the parliamentary committee on law enforcement, crime prevention, and anti-corruption, the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts (Code of Offenses and the Law on External Migration)" was reviewed and adopted in the first reading. The Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated this document, which contains several amendments aimed at reducing the level of begging in the
The official introduction of the new head of the publishing house "Kyrgyz Tuusu" — Galina Baiterek — took place, as reported by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The presentation of the new head was conducted under the leadership of Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of the KR.
According to official data, in January 2026, the production volume of tobacco products in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1.68 million soms. In comparison with the same period in 2025, when this figure reached 4 million 29.5 thousand soms (or 4.03 million soms), a significant decrease is observed. The output in monetary terms decreased by 58.3%, which corresponds to a drop of 2,349.3 thousand soms.
The Bishkek police reported the detention of 21-year-old K. I., who is suspected of fraudulent activities involving bank cards. In the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, he was referred to as a "dropper." According to the agency's information, on November 24, 2025, under the pretext of needing to unblock his bank card, he managed to temporarily obtain the student card of T. A. After that, together with the owner, he visited a bank branch in the Osh
A rare animal has become the focus of attention in the Talas Mountains. As reported by ecologist Gamal Soronkulov, a group of researchers working on one of the projects was able to capture the Indian porcupine (Hystrix indica) in the Talas Mountains using camera traps. "Previously, we had noticed its tracks, but now we managed to capture the actual individual. The porcupine, upon seeing the camera, approached closer and knocked it over; however, it managed to take several pictures before
