According to information from IQAir, as of 11:00 on February 21, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek was recorded at 31 AQI. This value indicates good air quality.
The event was timed to coincide with the International Mother Language Day, which is celebrated on February 21. The Ministry of Emergency Situations held a language festival called "Sarmerden," where talented youth performed. This was reported by the ministry's press service. On the small stage of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, young talents showcased their skills, including knowledge of proverbs, sayings, tongue twisters, riddles, as well as the art of aitysh and the
The festival has become a significant international project aimed at the Turkic world. Its main goal is to develop children's creativity, support cultural heritage, and strengthen humanitarian ties between peoples with common historical and cultural roots. During the festival, participants showcased national parades, dressed in traditional costumes and carrying the flags of their countries, as well as presented ethno-modern images and creative performances reflecting the culture of their
As reported by the press service of the Kyrgyz Football Union, a new version of the program has been developed taking into account the data updated from the previous version adopted in December 2024. The main goal of the program is to create comfortable conditions for mass participation in football, enhance the professional skills of players, and promote a healthy lifestyle among the youth.
Two individuals have become suspects in a criminal case in Bishkek on charges of stealing a Kia K5 vehicle. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. On January 14, 2026, M. M. contacted the internal affairs authorities, stating that on January 11, his white Kia K5 was stolen from a paint shop on Almatinskaya Street. Unknown individuals fled the scene.
The meteorological service reported that wind speeds reached 15–20 meters per second. This morning in Bishkek, as well as in the Chui region, strong gusts of wind were observed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. In the Leninsky district on Moskovskaya Street, the wind tore the roof off a multi-story building, which fell onto a neighboring structure. On Bakayev and Intergelpo Streets, roofs were also damaged, and trees were uprooted. In the
The championship of the Chui region in freestyle wrestling among boys in the U15 age category took place in Kant from February 17 to 18 of this year. This information was provided by a correspondent from Turmush.
A resident of the village of On-Eki-Bel, located in the rural district of Kök-Jar in the Nookat region, Nurlan Karabaev, shared his difficult story at a press conference held on February 20. He claims that his stepmother, Zhannat Abylova, is refusing to return to him the documents for the plot of land he purchased. Nurlan recounted that in 2014, when his mother was alive, they reached an oral agreement formalized by a receipt, after which he acquired the land and built a house on it. However,
According to information provided by the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, the incident occurred on December 12, 2025. A woman, M. O., born in 1949, contacted law enforcement, reporting that fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officers, deceived her and took her money, after which they cut off all communication with her. Currently, investigative activities are ongoing, during which the police are working to identify possible accomplices and gather evidence in this case.
In a study involving 1,939 participants with an average age of around 80 years, researchers monitored the participants' conditions for nearly eight years. The parameter for assessment was the level of cognitive enrichment, reflecting the degree of engagement in mental activities at different stages of life. As neuropsychologist Andrea Zammitt clarified, the study covered the period from childhood to old age, including various environmental factors and types of activities that contribute to
A copy of the historical map created in the 11th century by the renowned scholar Mahmud Kashgari-Barskani is planned to be installed in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. On this map, Issyk-Kul will be marked as the center of the world. This initiative was presented by the Secretary of State of Kyrgyzstan, Arslan Koichiev. According to the directive, the Ministry of Culture must organize a competition to select the best project for implementing this idea.
- In 2025, there is a 4% increase in cabbage imports. This data is provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to December, Kyrgyzstan imported 10,000 tons of cabbage, amounting to $3.2 million. This is a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the same amount of cabbage was imported for $2.7 million.
The forum "AgroDialog-2026," held under the auspices of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, has come to a close. The event took place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov. Minister Bakyt Torobaev, speaking at the meeting, noted the high level of organization of the forum.
Fico noted that a decision on this matter could be made as early as Monday. “If Volodymyr Zelensky does not restore oil supplies to Slovakia on Monday, I will address the relevant companies with a request to suspend emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine,” the Prime Minister stated.
The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow summarized the year 2025 in the field of combating violations of migration legislation. As a result of the activities of the capital's police, over 82 thousand offenses related to migration were identified. Among these violations, 19 thousand cases were related to the illegal entry or stay of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the country. In addition, about 9 thousand cases pertained to violations of
Sezim Namazbekova, a practicing speech therapist and defectologist, shared her observations on working with children who have speech development disorders and the interaction between logopedics and ABA therapy. In her opinion, she works with different children, but mainly with those who suffer from autism. Such children often have the ability to imitate and understand speech; however, they may not produce sounds and syllables even at the age of 5-6 years. This is when active work with them
From February 21 to 22, the Kyrgyzstan Taekwondo ITF Cup will take place in Bishkek, as reported by the federation of this sport. Leading fighters from the country will compete, and guests from various countries, both near and far abroad, are also expected to participate.
As reported by the director of the institute, Jalil Sheishenov, despite the difficulties encountered, the work of the institution continues. From January 22 to February 20, 52 open-heart surgeries and 56 angiographic procedures were performed within the walls of the institute. Additionally, the number of outreach consultations has increased — specialists held 16 meetings in maternity hospitals and inpatient facilities. Modern treatment methods are actively being implemented in the institute. In
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev checked on the progress of the capital repairs at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov, as well as the restoration of the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation under the Ministry of Health. According to the press service of the Cabinet, as of February 21 of this year, work on the repair and modernization of engineering systems at the National Center for Cardiology
The message that Aibek Matkerimov has left his position as Deputy Minister of Health was received from the Ministry of Health through the "Kabar" agency. According to the agency, Matkerimov submitted a resignation letter of his own accord.
According to the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Directorate, the arrest became possible thanks to a report from a citizen, M.I. He informed about the actions of I.U., who, while on A. Tokombaev Street, deceitfully took his money by posing as the son of a high-ranking official from the law enforcement agencies and promised to help recover the lost funds. As a result of operational measures, the officers were able to establish the identity of the suspect, who turned out
In Manas, a raid called "Teenager - Night" was held, which was organized to identify minors who are on the streets without adult supervision at night. According to the local mayor's office, the event involved workers from the social development department, representatives from the juvenile affairs inspection, as well as employees from the city labor, social security, and migration management.
In Kara-Balta, local residents witnessed the emergence of an unusual flowerbed where snowdrops have bloomed. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by nature enthusiast Nikolai Radchenko. The spontaneously formed flowerbed is located on the territory of the "Manas" sports complex.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has provided up-to-date information about maternity benefits paid to women. As of January 1, 2026, more than 27,700 women have already received the corresponding payments. The total amount of funding reached 634.4 million soms, and the average payment amounted to 22,900 soms.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has provided clarifications regarding the procedure for granting maternity benefits. According to the information from the agency, the following categories are entitled to receive benefits:
According to The Wall Street Journal, migrants are being held in a secret facility in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, under the protection of intelligence agents. Some of them lack the necessary documents. Attorney Joseph Ava Fru, representing the interests of half of the deportees, reported that the first nine individuals were transferred from a detention center in Louisiana last month, while the remaining eight arrived on February 16. Among them are citizens of Ghana, Zimbabwe, Sierra
Chinese oil refineries are actively increasing their purchases of Russian oil, which has become possible due to a decrease in imports from India. According to Bloomberg, data on tanker shipments indicate that Russian oil supplies to China rose to 2.09 million barrels per day in the first half of February. Compared to January, where this figure was 1.72 million, and December with 1.39 million, there is a significant increase. In contrast, oil imports to India have fallen to approximately 1.2
Felix Kulov, who previously held the position of Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, proposed involving the population in financing an important infrastructure project — a railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. In his opinion, this will allow citizens to become public investors. The project, according to Kulov, has strategic significance and could turn Kyrgyzstan into a key transit point between the East and the West. The estimated cost of construction is about $4.7 billion, of which
Today, February 21, a press conference was held in Bishkek, where artists including Nana, Haddaway, Natasha Wright, and members of Outlandish shared their thoughts about the city and the upcoming concert. In the evening, a concert will take place at the "Zhashtyk Arena," where stars from the 90s and 2000s will delight their fans. During the meeting with journalists, the artists shared their emotions about Bishkek.
An international practical conference titled "ABA of the 21st Century: Life Skills, Individuality, Values" is taking place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, focusing on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and modern methods of their correction, as well as on supporting families and forming an inclusive society. Nazik Chekirova, the head of the Center for Development and Correction of Children's Behavior "Ananai," noted the alarming increase in cases of early autism diagnosis
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the Norwegian team achieved historic success by winning 17 gold medals. The highlight of this triumph was the performance of biathlete Johannes Dale, who secured the necessary victory for the team in the 15-kilometer mass start event. Photo by the media. Norwegians also showed outstanding results in cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, a suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek. A citizen identified as R. R. filed a complaint with the police on September 23, 2025. He reported that on July 31, 2025, K. offered him his services for construction work on a site located on Radiyeva Street. As a result, trusting him, R. R. paid $50,000. However, after receiving the money, the suspect did not perform any work and disappeared with the
The State Penitentiary Service commented on the lawsuit filed by Rita Karasartova in the Administrative Court of Bishkek regarding the conditions of detention in the pre-trial detention center. On February 19, Karasartova stated on her social media page that inmates are unable to communicate by phone with their relatives, despite the fact that this right is enshrined in the legislation.
The repair work is in its final stage Today, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, conducted an inspection of the major repairs at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov, as well as at the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation. This information was announced by the government press service. During his visit, the head of the cabinet familiarized himself with the condition of the medical institutions and the
In order to prevent citizens from being drawn into the activities of extremist groups, the GKNB, in collaboration with the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, is conducting preventive measures in educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities. This was reported by the press service of the special services.
According to data from sources, the main intermediary in this scheme is the company Skyhub Technologies, registered in Bangkok. This firm officially engages in car rentals, but in reality, it purchases drones from the Chinese manufacturer Autel Robotics and ships them to Russia. After the onset of the full-scale war, there has been a sharp increase in the supply of drones from Thailand to Russia. Customs documents show that Skyhub Technologies ranks second in the volume of such supplies.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, in the village of Kozhomkul, there was a power outage due to a tree falling on the power lines. This information is provided by local residents. According to them, employees of the power grid are currently working at the scene.
Significant damage occurred in the Chuy region due to strong winds, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to preliminary reports, today in the region, wind gusts were recorded, leading to the following consequences:
Weather forecast for February 22 According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, various weather conditions are expected in Kyrgyzstan on February 22. At night, in some regions such as Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn provinces, as well as in the foothills of Jalal-Abad province, rain and snow are possible. In the mountains of Osh province, precipitation in the form of snow is also predicted. At the same time, no precipitation is expected in the valley areas of Jalal-Abad province, in the agricultural
Recently, the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev and the Estrada Multimedia Center from Prilep, North Macedonia, signed a memorandum of cooperation. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture. As stated in the document, the agreement was signed by the theater's director Muratbek Begaliev and his colleague Marjan Katarovski, who heads the center.
The GKNB initiates preventive measures against involvement in extremist organizations. According to the GKNB, a comprehensive effort is being carried out in collaboration with NADRMO and DUMK to educate and inform the population, including students of schools, colleges, and universities, about the necessity of preventing citizens, especially youth, from engaging in the activities of banned groups.
Zhanarbek Akayev, the mayor of Osh, recently visited the "Kelechek" market, where he met with traders and listened to their concerns. This was reported by the press service of the municipality of the southern capital. During the visit, the mayor inspected the current conditions at the market and instructed the relevant services to expedite the completion of the new facility.
The head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaiev, conducted an inspection of the ongoing repair works at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrahimov, as well as at the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, which operates under the Ministry of Health. During the visit, according to information from the government press service, Kasymaiev familiarized himself with the condition of the medical institutions, the pace of repairs, and the
During the inspection, Adylbek Kasymaliyev became acquainted with the ongoing capital repair works at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov, as well as with the restoration processes at the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation. The head of the cabinet assessed the condition of the facilities, the pace of construction work, and the conditions created for patients and medical staff. Plans for the development of cardiac
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, spoke at the "Agrodialog" forum, where he discussed the achievements in the country's agricultural sector. He emphasized the key indicators achieved in 2024. The production of agricultural products in the country amounted to 459.7 billion soms, which is 62.9 billion soms more than the previous year, with a growth rate of 102.2%. In the processing industry, this figure reached 104.7 billion soms,
As part of Dari Fest 2026, icons of the 90s and 2000s will take the stage, including Nana with her famous repertoire, featuring Lonely and Let It Rain; Outlandish with hits Aicha and Callin' U; as well as Haddaway, who will perform his iconic tracks What Is Love and Life. Natasha Wright (former member of La Bouche) will also take part, delighting the audience with songs Be My Lover and Sweet Dreams. The festival organizers hope that this will be the first step towards the development of
According to the new management system for law enforcement agencies, as stated by Sadyr Japarov in an interview with IA "Kabar," the General and Military Prosecutor's Offices will focus exclusively on overseeing compliance with the law.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke at the "Agrodialog" forum. In his address, he summarized the work in the agricultural sector, emphasizing the key achievements of the past year. According to him, the volume of agricultural production in 2024 amounted to 459.7 billion soms, which is 62.9 billion soms more than the previous year, with a growth rate of 102.2%. The production of the processing industry reached 104.7 billion soms, increasing by 16.2 billion
