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During a match in Turkey, a footballer hit a seagull with the ball. The bird was rescued on the field.

The incident took place on February 23 during a match of the Istanbul First Amateur League between the teams "Mevlanakapy Güzelhisar" and "Istanbul Yurdum Spor." In the 22nd minute, the goalkeeper of "Istanbul Yurdum Spor," Muhammet Uyanik, kicked the ball out of his penalty area, which, to his horror, hit a passing seagull. The goalkeeper recalls: "I didn't immediately understand what had happened. As I got closer, I saw that it was a seagull. I was in

24.02.2026, 21:23
Local news

Omurzakov criticized the report of the Ministry of Internal Affairs officials on the bill regarding driver testing

Suyunbek Omurzakov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh and former deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, criticized the quality of the report presented by representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the draft law on roadside testing of drivers. At a meeting with Deputy Minister Adylbek Biibosunov and Head of the State Traffic Safety Department Azhenbek Kozukeiev, he noted that their explanations were not clear enough. In his opinion, this creates a distorted picture for

24.02.2026, 21:21
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In Talas, a "Nissan Patrol" overturned as a result of an accident

On February 24 in Talas, around 3:00 PM, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Umot Moldо and Manas streets. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicles involved were a "Volkswagen Passat" and a "Nissan Patrol." The impact was so strong that the SUV overturned. As a result, both drivers were taken to the hospital by an ambulance crew. Local residents express concern about safety on this stretch of road. "We have counted more than 45 accidents in recent years.

24.02.2026, 21:20
Economy

The Development Bank of the Russian Federation finances the construction of six hydropower plants and one solar power plant.

The press service of the Ministry of Finance reported that the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is allocating funds for the implementation of six hydroelectric power stations and one solar power station. The total financing volume for the projects amounts to 21.6 billion soms. The total capacity will reach 148.3 megawatts, which will allow for the generation of approximately 629.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

24.02.2026, 21:15
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In Orlovka, a former school building worth over 8 million soms has been returned to the state

In the Kemin district, a process took place to return an illegally privatized social facility to municipal ownership, according to information provided by the Kemin district prosecutor's office. As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office, it was revealed that the building of a former school in the village of Kashka, located in the city of Orlovka, had been unlawfully transferred to private hands. At the time of the inspection, the educational facility, with a

24.02.2026, 21:15
Referee from Kyrgyzstan appointed to the Asian Cup in Australia
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Referee from Kyrgyzstan appointed to the Asian Cup in Australia

Veronika Bernatskaya's officiating work at the Women's Asian Cup, which will take place in Australia starting March 1, has been officially confirmed. Before the tournament begins, she is undergoing mandatory training, which will conclude on February 28. This training includes theoretical classes, practical training sessions, and physical fitness tests to ensure compliance with international officiating standards.

24.02.2026, 21:12
Athletes of the Kyrgyz Republic won over 800 medals by the end of 2025
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Athletes of the Kyrgyz Republic won over 800 medals by the end of 2025

In 2025, the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic summarized its work, highlighting a significant increase in both the popularity of mass sports and international activity. Throughout the year, the national team of Kyrgyzstan participated in 230 international competitions. To prepare athletes, 147 training camps were held, and 166 sports events were organized at the national and regional levels. One of the most significant events

24.02.2026, 21:10
Local news

Suspect Detained in $25,000 Electric Vehicle Fraud

According to information from law enforcement agencies, a man suspected of fraud related to the sale of an electric vehicle has been detained in Bishkek. The investigation revealed that K. Zh. approached the prosecutor's office of the Lenin district with a statement. He reported that in October 2024, a certain A., a person he barely knew, promised to deliver a KERNAN electric vehicle and received $25,000 from him for it. However, the promised vehicle was not delivered on time, and the

24.02.2026, 21:10
Incidents

Two Women Suspected of a Series of Apartment Burglaries in Bishkek

According to information from the staff of the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Department, the arrest occurred during an investigation initiated by a report from citizen K. T. He reported that on February 19 at 14:00, his apartment in the 6th microdistrict of the capital was robbed. The criminals, using a trusting approach, managed to steal 120,000 soms, 150 euros, and several gold items, including a ring, a wedding band, earrings, and a chain. Criminal proceedings have been initiated on

24.02.2026, 21:08
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in fraud amounting to 564,000 soms has been detained

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District in Bishkek detained a woman accused of fraud. This was reported by law enforcement agencies. On November 2, 2025, B. B. approached the police, stating that on November 1, he encountered a woman named J. at one of the major markets in the capital. After gaining his trust, she offered to sell women's clothing worth 564,000 soms on a consignment basis. After that, she failed to fulfill her obligations, did not return the

24.02.2026, 21:07
In Kyrgyzstan, spring break has been extended for another 4 days
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In Kyrgyzstan, spring break has been extended for another 4 days

The school year will now end later The Ministry of Education announced the decision to extend spring break from March 2 to March 7, adding another 4 days in response to parents' requests. The compensation for these four days, necessary according to the academic schedule, will take place in May. Thus, the end of the school year is now scheduled for May 29 instead of the originally set date of May 25. The last bell will also take place on May 29. photo www

24.02.2026, 21:02
Local news / Exclusive

In honor of the first Kyrgyz sailor and Vice Admiral of Kyrgyzstan, memorial plaques were unveiled

On the Navy Fleet Alley in the Victory Park of Karakol, a ceremony was held dedicated to the first outstanding sailors of Kyrgyzstan — Nurkemil Jeenaliev and Marat Temirov, who became the first vice-admiral from Central Asia. This event coincided with Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated on February 23. In a solemn atmosphere, veterans of the Navy were present, including the chairman of the public organization "Union of Navy Veterans" Edil Osmonov, as well as residents of the

24.02.2026, 21:01
Erlista Akunbekova Introduced to the Central Office of the Ministry of Agriculture
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Erlista Akunbekova Introduced to the Central Office of the Ministry of Agriculture

The presentation of Erlis Akunbekov as the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry took place at the central office of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was conducted by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, according to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the

24.02.2026, 21:01
Damirbek Osmonov Presented to the Central Office of the Ministry of Health
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Damirbek Osmonov Presented to the Central Office of the Ministry of Health

The Acting Minister of Health, Damirbek Osmonov, was introduced to the central apparatus of the Ministry of Health. The ceremony was conducted by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. Kasymaliev emphasized that the ministry faces important tasks, including improving the healthcare system, enhancing the quality and accessibility of medical services, as well

24.02.2026, 21:01
Exclusive

In Kochkor District, winners of the 2nd stage of the republican subject Olympiad were awarded

In the Kochkor district, at the Shapak Rysmendeev school, a solemn award ceremony took place, dedicated to the 2nd stage of the Republican Subject Olympiad for the 2025–2026 academic year. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Significant figures attended the event, including the head of the Kochkor district state administration Bayaly Dosaliev, the head of the district education department Mirzata Mambetov, as well as directors and teachers of educational institutions, and students.

24.02.2026, 20:59
Loftus-Cheek underwent jaw surgery after a serious injury in the match against "Parma"
Sports

Loftus-Cheek underwent jaw surgery after a serious injury in the match against "Parma"

As a result of an accident that occurred in the 11th minute of the Serie A match, Loftus-Cheek sustained a serious injury: he broke his jaw and lost several teeth. After the incident, the player was immediately taken to the hospital for surgery. The game ended in a narrow defeat for Milan, with a score of 0:1, when Parma's forward Mariano Troilo scored the decisive goal ten minutes before the end of the match. After this round, Milan remains in second place in the table, but the gap from

24.02.2026, 20:58
Incidents

On the Road from Kant, the BMW Driver Merged with the Ambulance

According to the information from the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety (GUOBDD), the incident occurred on the Kant - Bishkek highway. An ambulance, traveling in the opposite lane, was using special signals as it was transporting a patient in critical condition. The driver of the BMW, having no relation to the patient, was following the ambulance and created several potentially dangerous situations on the road.

24.02.2026, 20:50
Weather forecast for February 25
Local news

Weather forecast for February 25

Tomorrow, rain and snow are forecasted for most regions of the country. The western wind will blow at a speed of 4–9 m/s, with strong gusts possible in some areas reaching 15–20 m/s. Temperature readings: Chuy Region: +3… +8 °C Suusamyr Valley: −4… −9 °C Talas Region: +5… +10 °C Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad Regions: +14… +19 °C Issyk-Kul Region: +4… +9 °C Naryn Region: −2… +3 °C In Bishkek, the air temperature is expected to be between +5… +7 °C. Additionally, there is a risk of avalanches in

24.02.2026, 20:49
Local news

The Mayor of Bishkek Criticized Contractors for Unilaterally Changing the Road Project

In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held a meeting with residents of the October district to discuss plans for the construction of a section of Akhunbaev Street, which will connect Auezov Street with the Eastern bypass road. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. As clarified by the department, the mayor expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the contracting organization, which made changes to the project twice without the necessary approvals, causing

24.02.2026, 20:42
Kyrgyzstan Approved a New Football Development Program
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Kyrgyzstan Approved a New Football Development Program

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree regarding the approval of the "National Program for the Development of Football in Kyrgyzstan for the period from 2026 to 2034." This information has been confirmed by official sources.

24.02.2026, 20:39
Local news

In the city of Osh, the demolition of two schools has begun. New ones will be built in their place.

In the city of Osh, the process of dismantling the buildings of the secondary schools named after Salizhan Zhigitov and Mikhail Lomonosov has begun. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office of the southern region. According to the information provided, special equipment has been brought to the site, and the work is being carried out in compliance with all safety regulations.

24.02.2026, 20:36
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Tokmok, special training of the rapid response unit was demonstrated

On February 23 at 10:00, a garrison assembly organized by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region took place at the S. Ibraimov Square in Tokmok. The event featured a drill review of the staff from the city departments of internal affairs in the region. Among those present were the head of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, Police Colonel K. Abdyrahmanov, his deputies, and the chairman of the Veterans Council of the region. During the drill review, young

24.02.2026, 20:35
Incidents

The lawyer asks the president to take the case of former Transport Department director Uezbaev under control.

At a press conference held on February 23 at AKIpress, lawyer Baktybek Jumashov expressed his opinion on the illegality of the detention of Ulan Uezbaev, the former director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall. He appealed to President Sadyr Japarov, Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyiev, Prosecutor General Maksat Asanaliev, and Ombudsman Jamila Dzhamanbaeva to take control of the case.

24.02.2026, 20:26
Local news

Bulat Ibragimov on Driver Testing: Even Inspectors Couldn’t Answer the Questions

At a meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolot Ibragimov noted that before imposing strict requirements on drivers, it is necessary to conduct certification for both the personal and managerial staff of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GUOBDD). He cited the results of a survey that showed even inspectors are unable to answer basic questions about traffic rules.

24.02.2026, 20:25
Incidents

In Bishkek, 16-year-old Eldana Mambetalieva has gone missing. Her friend is also missing.

As reported on February 24 by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs, Mambetaliev El'dana Maratovna, born in 2010, is wanted. According to information provided to the police, the girl's mother contacted law enforcement on February 23. She reported that El'dana went missing on the 15th after leaving her home in the Ak-Bata residential area and did not return.

24.02.2026, 20:23
Suspicions Against Pavel Durov: Media Report on Possible Case for Aiding Terrorism
In the world

Suspicions Against Pavel Durov: Media Report on Possible Case for Aiding Terrorism

Telegram is accused of ignoring demands to remove extremist content According to information from Russian media, Pavel Durov may face suspicions of aiding terrorist activities. The grounds for this are complaints against the Telegram platform, which, according to Russian authorities, did not comply with orders to remove prohibited content. Some sources report that Telegram did not remove over 10,500 channels containing calls for extremism, as well as 1,125 channels related to materials from

24.02.2026, 20:20
Local news

In the residential area "Ak-Bata" in Bishkek, two teenage girls went missing in a week

Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department in the capital continue to conduct search operations to establish the whereabouts of two missing underage girls. This information has been provided by law enforcement agencies. According to available data, on February 23, a report was received by the police from G. R., who reported the disappearance of her daughter. She stated that Aigul Tashbolotovna Gaparova, born in 2011, left her home in "Ak-Bata" on February 22

24.02.2026, 20:18
Sports

In 2025, Kyrgyz athletes won over 840 medals

In 2025, athletes from Kyrgyzstan achieved impressive results, winning 846 medals at various international and Asian tournaments. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. According to the report, this outstanding collection includes 267 gold medals.

24.02.2026, 20:16
Those who do not pay for bus fare in Bishkek will be fined 1,000 soms
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Those who do not pay for bus fare in Bishkek will be fined 1,000 soms

Photo of the Bishkek City Hall In Bishkek, raids to check payment for public transport rides continue, as reported by the city hall. The Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, as well as the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" and "Tulpar" are actively participating in these activities. During the inspections, control is exercised over compliance with the rules for fare payment and the receipt of tickets when paying in cash.

24.02.2026, 20:14
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security detained a police officer for beating a detainee — he had previously filed a case of brutal assault.

On February 24, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects for exceeding their official authority. According to the investigation, employees of the GOM-2 Department of Internal Affairs of the Lenin District inflicted bodily harm on the detainee L.D.T., who was arrested for petty hooliganism. As a result of the incident, the victim was taken to the National Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a closed traumatic brain injury, as

24.02.2026, 19:58
Local news

"The State Must Also Be Responsible for the Roads." A Deputy on Safety on Highways

During the discussion of the bill concerning the verification of drivers' knowledge of traffic rules, Deputy Altynbek Kilychbaev emphasized that the state should also participate in ensuring road safety, rather than shifting all responsibility onto drivers. Kilychbaev noted that increasing the number of video cameras on highways could significantly reduce the number of traffic rule violations. He stressed that ensuring safe conditions on the roads primarily rests on the shoulders of the

24.02.2026, 19:28
Local news

The EEC Council approved the draft agreement in the field of intellectual property

On February 24, a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council was held in a videoconference format, during which key issues for further implementation of domestic procedures were approved, as reported by the EEC press service. During the discussion, a draft agreement concerning coordinated measures against violations of intellectual property rights on the internet was considered.

24.02.2026, 19:27
Local news

Four previously wanted teenagers found in Bishkek

According to information from the capital's police, the teenagers were taken to the internal affairs departments of the Lenin and Pervomaisky districts. There, staff from the juvenile affairs inspection conducted preventive talks with them. Of the found minors, two were placed in the "Ak-Niet" center under the care of educators, while another was returned to their parents.

24.02.2026, 19:18
Exclusive

From Resettlers to a Modern Agricultural Cooperative: A Chronicle of the Village of Lenin'skoe (Archive Photos)

The village of Lenin is located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region. Before the reform of administrative-territorial division, the Lenin rural district included such settlements as Lenin, Konstantinovka, and Mykan. After the reform, the rural districts of Grozd, Ak-Döbö, and Lenin were merged into a single rural district called Dostuk. Lyra Akymbaeva, the head of library No. 23, told the correspondent of Turmush about the history of the village. She noted that in 1905, peasants began to

24.02.2026, 19:12
Local news

Great responsibility, small salary. Expert on the shortage of deputy principals in schools

According to the expert in school medicine Baktygul Jumakulova, there is a shortage of deputy principals responsible for educational work in educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan. The reason for this is the high degree of responsibility associated with this position and the extremely low salary. Jumakulova noted that quality educational work in schools should be organized at the proper level. “Unfortunately, the work of the deputy principal for educational work is not adequately compensated.

24.02.2026, 19:08
Local news

The Ministry of Education has extended spring break for students (new schedule)

The Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, announced on social media the extension of the spring break by four days. Now, students will be on vacation from March 2 to March 7. “We heard your requests about the insufficient number of spring breaks,” the minister noted, adding that the academic year will end on May 29, instead of the usual date of May 25.

24.02.2026, 19:00
Local news

Conflicts in School. Expert Calls for Comprehensive Investigations

In educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan, conflicts often go unnoticed as they are resolved within the schools themselves. This was stated by the expert in school medicine, Baktygul Jumakulova, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." She emphasizes the importance of preventive measures rather than just reacting to incidents that have already occurred. “It is necessary to seek the roots of the problem and ask important questions, especially concerning the family. We often ignore

24.02.2026, 18:55
Local news

Driver failed the traffic rules knowledge test? They will take your license, but will give you a temporary one.

The head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azembek Kozukeev, announced new rules at a meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the proposal, a temporary license will be issued to those drivers whose licenses are revoked after unsuccessful testing. At the meeting on February 24, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Adylbek Biibosunov presented changes to the Code of Offenses. Under the new bill, traffic inspectors will check drivers who have

24.02.2026, 18:52
What will the new Constitution of Kazakhstan be like – "soft" or "hard"?
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What will the new Constitution of Kazakhstan be like – "soft" or "hard"?

To ensure the stability of constitutional norms, it is considered necessary to have a more complex regulation of the process of amending the constitution, as opposed to ordinary laws. Accordingly, in constitutional law theory, constitutions are divided into three types: soft (or flexible), hard, and super-hard. This was reported by Eduard Mukhamendzhanov. A soft constitution allows for easy amendments and additions to the text. Constitutions of this type are often subject to changes that can

24.02.2026, 18:52