"Ala-Too Resort" will build four more cable cars in Jyrgalan with Doppelmayr

Photo by «Ala-Too Resort». Signing of the new contract The company «Ala-Too Resort» has signed a new contract with Doppelmayr for the construction of four additional cable cars at the «Jyrgalan» resort. The signing took place between Valery Yashin, who represents the company's interests in Russia and the CIS, and Zharkynbek Maksutov, the chairman of the board of the joint-stock company. This agreement continues the implementation of an ambitious project to create a modern ski cluster in

Rating tournament in Albania: Ernazar Akmataliev defeated the European champion from Russia

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, began his performance at the ranking tournament in Albania with a confident victory. He competes in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting from the quarterfinals.

The State Financial Supervision Service spoke about reforms in the pawnshop market over the past 5 years

- In the last five years, reforms have been implemented in the pawnshop market of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the main goal of reducing the debt burden and legalizing the sector. The press service of the State Financial Supervision reports on these changes. A key step was the introduction of a legislative limit on the cost of loans. In May 2024, amendments were made to the KR Law "On Pawnshop Activities," which established a ceiling for the annual effective interest rate (AEIR). This

Former Head of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Appointed First Deputy Mayor of the City of Manas

Davlyanov Damirbek Tayirbekovich has been appointed the first deputy mayor of Manas. This decision was signed by Mayor Abdupata Matkalikov.

In five years, over a hundred pawnshop licenses have been revoked in Kyrgyzstan

The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service reported that over the past five years, 111 licenses for pawnshop operations have been revoked in the country, and 11 licenses have been temporarily suspended. The total amount of fines imposed on pawnshop organizations amounted to 8 million 414 thousand soms. The agency summarized the results of a five-year reform aimed at improving pawnshop activities. The main goals of the reform were to protect consumer rights, reduce debt burden, and

The National Bank proposes to extend inheritance of funds to electronic wallets

The National Bank has presented a draft of amendments to a number of regulatory acts for public discussion, as reported by Elizat Zhaparoа, head of the banking supervision department, at a press conference on February 24. She noted that amendments had previously been made to the law concerning the protection of bank deposits, which now includes issuers of electronic money if they are banks and fall under the protection of the Deposit Protection Agency. Currently, electronic wallets are actively

Defrauded Shareholders Again Request Help from the President of Kyrgyzstan

Social media is actively discussing a banner where defrauded investors of the company "Master Group" are once again appealing to the President of Kyrgyzstan for help in resolving their situation. “You promised us help — we believe in you, help us get our money back. We reached out to you in 2021,” the investors stated.

The relocation of the iftar bazaar in Osh has caused disagreements among sellers

In Osh, a conflict occurred among traders due to the relocation of the iftar market, which led to heated discussions. The iftar market, previously located on R. Abdykadyrov Street, was moved to the intersection of Mominov and Shota Rustaveli Streets.

Solar Panels and the Abandonment of Wooden Furniture: 6 New Schools to be Built in the City of Manas

In Manas, the construction of six new educational institutions is planned. By the order of President Sadyr Japarov, this year the construction of educational facilities will begin: 20 schools in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas. All of them are expected to be ready by the start of the new academic year, which begins on September 1.

A new prosecutor's office building was opened in the Issyk-Kul region

In the Issyk-Kul region, a solemn ceremony was held to open a new administrative building for the prosecutor's office. This was reported by the agency itself. According to the supervisory authority, the new building was constructed in accordance with modern standards and is intended to optimize the work of the prosecutor's office staff.

Deputy Gulkan Moldobekova Elected Chairperson of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, it was also discussed that the parliamentary group "Ala-Too" proposed the candidacy of Gulkan Moldobekova for the position of chairperson of the committee. As a result of the voting, she was successfully elected to this position.

A contract has been signed with Doppelmayr for the construction of four more cable cars in Jyrgalan

JSC "Ala-Too Resort" has signed an agreement with Doppelmayr for the construction of four new cable cars at the "Jyrgalan" resort. This information was published by representatives of JSC "Ala-Too Resort". The document was signed by Valery Yashin, head of the Doppelmayr division for Russia and the CIS, and Zharkynbek Maksutov, chairman of the board of JSC "Ala-Too Resort".

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved in the first reading the law on changing the status of border crossing points with Kazakhstan.

Today, February 25, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning the ratification of the Protocol on amendments to the Agreement between the governments of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Kazakhstan was reviewed and adopted in the first reading. This agreement, signed on August 22, 2025, in Bishkek, pertains to the checkpoints at the state border established on December 25, 2003. The speaker at the meeting was Abdykarim Alimbaev, the chairman of the State Border

In Kyrgyzstan, the incidence of hepatitis B among children has decreased by 145 times

According to information from the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, the incidence of hepatitis B among children has decreased by approximately 145 times from 2000 to 2020. This success in the field of prevention is attributed to the fact that in 2002, vaccination against hepatitis B was included in the national vaccination calendar. Currently, the immunization of newborns is fully funded by the republican budget, while vaccination of children under one year is carried out with the active

Lamborghini has halted work on fully electric supercars

Stefan Winkelmann announced that Lamborghini is abandoning the creation of fully electric cars, focusing instead on hybrid models with the ability to charge from the grid. If customers are satisfied, by 2030 the entire model range will be replaced with hybrids. At the same time, Winkelmann stated that the production of internal combustion engine vehicles will continue "for as long as possible." In his opinion, investments in electric vehicles, when the market and consumers are not

In the Moscow District, the position of head of the Ak-Suysky Ayil Okmotu has been vacant for 1.5 months

The position of the head of the Ak-Suysky ayil okmotu, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region, has been vacant for 1.5 months. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. The Ak-Suysky ayil aimak includes villages such as Ak-Torpok, Sıẏdaly (Chong-Aryk), Murake, Ak-Bashat, Keper-Aryk, Bala-Ayilchy, and Temen-Suu. Most residents are engaged in livestock breeding and agriculture.

The unexpected decision by the Ministry of Education to extend the holidays caused a rush among teachers

The situation with spring break in Kyrgyzstan has changed. Previously, discontent was mainly expressed by parents, but now teachers find themselves confused by the decisions of the Ministry of Education. This season, the academic calendar disrupted the usual order that everyone was accustomed to. After a long and exhausting third quarter, students received just one extra day off — March 6, which ended on a Sunday. On Monday, March 9, they were supposed to return to classes.

The new school holiday schedule in Kyrgyzstan has raised questions among parents

Recent changes to the school holiday schedule in Kyrgyzstan have caused dissatisfaction among parents. The question of why the spring break was moved to early March has become a topic of discussion, particularly among one of the readers of 24. kg. In her opinion, for a long time, the third quarter ended in late March. “The holidays always coincided with April 1. Now, due to the new logic of officials, the third quarter, which started on January 12, has become significantly shorter. Why are

The 28-year-old Zhenishbek uulu Azamat has been appointed as the head of the city hall of Kara-Balta.

The city of Kara-Balta has a new head of the mayor's office. According to information from local authorities, based on a decree from the mayor's office issued on February 23, 2026, Zhenishbek uulu Azamat has taken the position of head of the office.

An accident involving two cars occurred in the Alamudun district.

An accident occurred in the Alamudun district of the Chui region, involving two cars. The press service of the regional police department provided information about this incident. According to law enforcement agencies, the accident happened on February 23 at 09:50 in the village of Koy-Tash. The driver of a Lexus RX-350, born in 2006, named I.A., was traveling north on Ablesov Street.

Bus driver Urmat speaks six languages fluently and is learning a seventh.

Urmаt Kalmаtov, who is 39 years old, works as a driver on bus number 103. His linguistic abilities are impressive: in addition to his native Kyrgyz, he speaks Arabic, English, Korean, Turkish, and Russian, and is currently learning German. “I ended up in this profession by chance. Previously, I obtained categories C and D to drive trucks in Europe, as many were then eager to leave. However, due to a lack of experience, I was not hired, and I came here,” shares Urmat.

New Eruption of Semeru Volcano Recorded in Central Indonesia

A new eruption of Semeru volcano has occurred in central Indonesia, as reported by the agency Report, citing Antara. The ash ejected by the volcano rose to a height of 3,000 meters above the crater, which corresponds to 6,676 meters above sea level. In this regard, the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation of Indonesia has urged both local residents and tourists to exercise caution and avoid approaching the crater within a distance of less than 5 kilometers to mitigate the

Tightening of Customs Control in Russia – Benefits and Possible Risks for the Economy of Kyrgyzstan

Since the beginning of 2025, Russia has intensified control over imported goods to combat "gray imports" within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. These measures have already had a significant impact on the export of goods from Kyrgyzstan, particularly in the textile sector. The Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Export" under the Ministry of Economy, Tilek Jumaliev, and Doctor of Economic Sciences Tolenbek Abdyrov discussed the potential

In the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, the number of fatalities due to the rains has reached 30 people.

As a result of heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, 30 people have died, and another 39 are reported missing, according to the Report agency, citing information from the CNN Brasil television channel. The continuous rains have led to flooding and landslides, with the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá being the most severely affected. Approximately 440 people have been left homeless, and 13 individuals were rescued from collapsed buildings. A total of 208 victims have received

The group of sellers from the "Turatali" market filed a complaint about the sale of trading spots: What they were told

In the Kara-Suu district, a situation has arisen regarding trading spaces at the state market "Turatal," where the director, Nurbek Ergeshov, is offering them for sale. Today, February 25, at a press conference organized at AKIpress-Osh, several wholesale sellers operating in the sector where kalpaks are sold expressed dissatisfaction with the current situation.

The Gymnastics Federations of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan commented on the detention of the coach

Evgenia Bykovskaya, president of the Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics of Bishkek, and Nazira Aydarova, president of the Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics of the Kyrgyz Republic, expressed their opinions regarding the recent detention of a coach from one of the city's clubs. Essence of the IncidentA. M. filed a statement with law enforcement, demanding action against the coach of her underage daughter E. A., born in 2019. According to the applicant, on December 24, 2025, her daughter

Do you need an ultrasound and a neurologist's conclusion? The Ministry of Health clarified the procedure for receiving infants.

A reader contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media to clarify information that spread on the social network Threads. The Ministry of Health clarified that a referral for a brain ultrasound and a consultation with a neurologist (neuropathologist) is only possible in cases where the family doctor observes clinical deviations. Such deviations may include, for example, more than three phenotypic changes, skull shape anomalies, bulging fontanel, and other similar situations.

The Ministry of Education spoke about the requirements for school uniforms.

According to the government decree of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 12, 2015, No. 572, school uniforms must comply with a classic style. This clarification was provided by the Ministry of Education in response to the proposal of MP Dastan Bekeshev to ease the requirements for uniforms. The Ministry specifies that the document outlines the requirements for the classic style, taking into account the climatic conditions and temperature regime in educational institutions. “The development of the

Life in the Regions: It's Not Hot in Summer, and Warm in Winter. How Craftsmen from Batken Build House Walls for 150,000 Som.

With the warming in the Batken region, the construction season using rammed earth walls has begun. This method of wall construction is known as "paxa" (or "baxa"). Clay walls provide warmth in winter and keep cool in summer, protecting against heat.

In Bishkek, a SCO Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime will be opened

On February 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh made a decision to ratify the agreement regarding the establishment of a Universal Center that will address challenges and threats to security for the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. According to this agreement, a Universal Center will be established in Tashkent, which will include an Information Security Center and a Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime, which will be located in Bishkek.

New Chairpersons Elected for Two Committees of the Jogorku Kenesh

At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulkan Moldobekova was elected as the chairperson of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues. Additionally, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov became the chairperson of the Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and Counteracting Corruption.

Polio Outbreak in Zambia: Virus Detected in Sewage of the Capital Lusaka

A polio outbreak has been recorded in Zambia after the virus was detected in the wastewater of the country's capital, Lusaka. According to the Kazinform agency, the information was received from Xinhua. Acting Minister of Health Cornelius Mweetwa noted that the virus was identified thanks to the national environmental monitoring system. Currently, there have been no reported cases of paralysis caused by polio.

A new building of the Issyk-Kul District Prosecutor's Office opened in Cholpon-Ata

In Cholpon-Ata, a ceremonial opening of the administrative building of the Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul region took place, as reported on February 25 by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. The ceremony was attended by the General Prosecutor, Maksat Asanaliev.

Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov elected chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and Counteracting Corruption

A Surge in Birth Rates Recorded in South Korea

Illustrative photo According to the ministry, one of the key factors contributing to the increase in birth rates has been the rise in the number of registered marriages. Ministry representative Park Hyun Jung noted that the number of marriages has been increasing for 21 months, starting from April 2024 and ending in December 2025. This is related to many couples who postponed their weddings due to the COVID-19 pandemic finally deciding to take this step. As a result, South Korea is witnessing

In Kyzyl-Kiya, 45 beggars were detained during a raid

In Kyzyl-Kiya, city police detained 45 beggars, who were taken to the local department of internal affairs. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to information from the agency, a raid called "Beggar" was conducted on February 25 and 26 of this year by the Kyzyl-Kiya City Department of Internal Affairs.

Reduces social differences and fosters discipline. Officials on school uniforms

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that adherence to a classic style in clothing contributes to improved discipline and reduced social differences among students. According to the resolution of the Government of Kyrgyzstan No. 572, adopted on August 12, 2015, the school uniform must meet classic standards, taking into account the climatic conditions and temperature regime in educational institutions.

Accident Involving Alleged Daughter of BGC Deputy. Police Provided Details

Information about the incident was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region in response to a statement from the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Seid Atambaev. According to available data, the incident occurred on February 23 at around 09:50 in the village of Koy-Tash, located in the Alamudun district. As a result, two vehicles collided.

The President dismissed the akim of the Naryn district.

Nuridin Madimirov, who previously held the position of akim of the Naryn district, is no longer its head. This step was taken on February 19, 2026, when President Sadyr Japarov signed the corresponding decree.

Nurdin Oruntaev familiarized himself with the construction sites of new schools in Manas

On February 25, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, accompanied by the presidential envoy in the Jalal-Abad region, Tilek Tekebaev, and the mayor of Manas, Abdipat Matkalikov, visited the sites of new educational institutions in the city of Manas. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project for new schools is designed to accommodate between 275 and 650 students. The educational institutions will be equipped with modern

A criminal case has been opened regarding the poisoning of 62 children in the Fergana region.

Illustrative photo A criminal case has been initiated in Fergana related to the mass poisoning of children from kindergartens. The Internal Affairs Department of the Fergana region of Uzbekistan has confirmed this information. According to reports, the case materials are under review by the Fergana regional prosecutor's office, as well as by internal affairs officials and other competent institutions. Necessary examinations and investigative actions are being conducted.

Mexico Found Itself Between Donald Trump and Drug Cartels

Mexico has found itself in a difficult situation, caught between U.S. President Donald Trump and drug cartels, reports the NYT. Trump urged Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to take decisive action against the cartels. The killing of El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, suggests that such a strategy may be effective, but it comes at a serious cost. Sheinbaum led one of the largest operations against drug cartels in the past decade, which resulted in the elimination of

Sadyr Japarov met with the special representative of the President of Russia, Mikhail Shvydkoy.

Today, February 25, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Mikhail Shvydkoy, the special representative of the President of Russia for international cultural cooperation. The press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported that the main topic of discussion was the prospects for and strengthening of Kyrgyz-Russian relations in the field of culture and humanitarian initiatives.

Constitutional Transit: Kazakhstan Prepares for a Referendum on Restructuring the State Model

The upcoming vote will create a more flexible and ideologically resilient governance model. On March 15, Kazakhs will head to the polls to support a comprehensive package of amendments to the Constitution. These reforms address various aspects, from the structure of parliament to the foundations of national identity, and aim to adapt the political system to modern challenges. Balance of Powers: A Tool for Overcoming Crises One of the main topics of discussion has been the expansion of

A man bought a car without knowing it was rented.

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First Mai District, a suspect in fraud was detained in Bishkek on February 25. The incident occurred on February 4, when a resident of the capital reported to the police. He stated that on May 16, 2025, he purchased a "Hyundai Grandeur" car for the amount of $8300. However, shortly after that, the actual owner of the car came to him and took it back. It turned out that the car he bought

The deputy asked to address the issue of low procurement prices for beans

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 25, 2026, deputy Meder Chotonov raised an important issue regarding the low procurement price of beans. He noted that farmers from the Talas region are facing financial difficulties, which are a consequence of years of neglect of this problem. Chotonov also proposed to maintain the irrigation water tariff at 250 soms per hectare, in order to avoid increasing the financial burden on agricultural producers ahead of the spring work. These

Changes to the rules for the registration and safety examination of medical devices have come into effect in the EAEU.

- As of February 24, 2026, the Decision of the EEC "On Amendments to the Rules for Registration and Examination of the Safety, Quality, and Effectiveness of Medical Devices" came into effect. The key changes that were implemented:

In Osh, it was decided to demolish 2 schools

Students from one school have been transferred to online learning, while the other school has been moved to a free educational organization. In the city of Osh, a decision has been made to demolish the schools named after M. Lomonosov and Salizhan Zhigitov. As a result, students from one of the schools have been transferred to distance learning, as reported by the city education department. About 2000 children study at the educational institution named after S. Zhigitov. The online format will