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A Center for Nuclear Medicine is planned to be established based on the National Oncology and Hematology Center
Health / Exclusive

A Center for Nuclear Medicine is planned to be established based on the National Oncology and Hematology Center

html During a working meeting attended by Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev, issues related to the implementation of nuclear medicine were discussed. Representatives from the state corporation "Rosatom" and the National Center for Oncology and Hematology participated in this meeting. According to information provided by the Ministry of Health, the main topic of discussion was the status of the state project to create a Nuclear Medicine Center, which will operate based on

26.02.2026, 09:34
The passes of Kyrgyzstan are open for traffic — road services continue their work
Society / Exclusive

The passes of Kyrgyzstan are open for traffic — road services continue their work

As of the morning of February 26, at 09:15, all mountain passes in the country are open for traffic. Road services are ensuring the free movement of vehicles. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, subordinate organizations are carrying out road cleaning and spreading inert materials. These activities are proceeding as usual.

26.02.2026, 09:33
"Even Zelensky doesn't have such a ban. 50 years. Am I Dracula?" Nurlan Saburov gave his first concert after the entry ban to Russia.
World

"Even Zelensky doesn't have such a ban. 50 years. Am I Dracula?" Nurlan Saburov gave his first concert after the entry ban to Russia.

During his performance, Saburov did not shy away from the topic of the ban on entering Russia. “I’m sure many came to my concert, but most of them are here to see a criminal. In my opinion, even Zelensky doesn’t have such restrictions. 50 years. Am I a vampire?” — quotes the comedian Ksenia Sobchak. Additionally, Saburov added that his future stand-ups will be so patriotic that people will wonder if he is a foreign agent, like Vladimir Solovyov.

26.02.2026, 09:32
Society

Comedian Saburov performed in Thailand and joked about "patriotism"

“The stand-ups will be so patriotic that people will wonder if Vladimir Solovyov is a foreign agent” Nurlan Saburov, a well-known Kazakh comedian who cannot enter Russia due to a ban and is also under the watch of local security services, performed in Phuket. This was reported by Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak on her Telegram channel. During his performance, the artist ironically reacted to the support, including from Sobchak. He also noted that interest in his show remains high and joked

26.02.2026, 09:30
Orozobek Toktomambetov won silver at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 ranking tournament in Tirana
Sports / Exclusive

Orozobek Toktomambetov won silver at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 ranking tournament in Tirana

Kyrgyz wrestler Orozobek Toktomambetov became the silver medalist at the international ranking tournament MUHAMET MALO-2026, which is taking place in Tirana, in the weight category up to 74 kg. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Toktomambetov began his performances from the 1/8 finals, where he won against Azerbaijani wrestler Kanan Heybatov, finishing the match with a score of 3:1.

26.02.2026, 09:25
Society

Tumanbaev: "Unaa" Will Cease Providing Vehicle Registration Services

Starting from April 1, the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing will no longer provide services for car registration. This operation will now be available only through the "Tunduk" app. This week, Tumanbaev made a statement about this during his visit to the center's branch in Osh. According to him, for car owners, the issuance of state license plates and vehicle registration documents will remain available, which will be provided in a one-stop-shop format.

26.02.2026, 09:22
Zelensky spoke on the phone with Trump. According to the President of Ukraine, the new round of negotiations with Russia and the USA has been postponed to March.
World

Zelensky spoke on the phone with Trump. According to the President of Ukraine, the new round of negotiations with Russia and the USA has been postponed to March.

During the conversation, Zelensky noted that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, representing the President of the USA, also joined the negotiations and are participating in peace talks with Russia. Zelensky reported that they discussed issues that will be addressed at the bilateral meeting in Geneva, as well as preparations for the next meeting of the negotiating groups in early March in a trilateral format. The President of Ukraine expressed hope that this meeting would be a step towards

26.02.2026, 09:22
Zalkarbek Tabaldiev won bronze at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 tournament in Tirana
Sports / Exclusive

Zalkarbek Tabaldiev won bronze at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 tournament in Tirana

The Kyrgyz freestyle wrestler Zalkarbek Tabaldiev won a bronze medal at the international tournament MUHAMET MALO-2026, which is taking place in the Albanian city of Tirana, in the weight category up to 70 kg. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, his performance began in the 1/8 finals, where he confidently defeated his compatriot Rustam Kakharo with a score of 12:1. Next, in the quarterfinals, Tabaldiev showed excellent results, beating the Bulgarian Kaloyan Atanasov

26.02.2026, 09:18
The ruble hits a yearly high, the yuan sets a new record. Currency exchange rates as of February 26.
Economy

The ruble hits a yearly high, the yuan sets a new record. Currency exchange rates as of February 26.

Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan and the Russian ruble have reached price highs As of today, February 26, the official exchange rate of the Chinese yuan has set a new record in the history of observations. The Russian ruble is also showing steady growth, reaching its highest level since the beginning of 2026. The euro has slightly strengthened, while the Kazakh tenge has lost value. The exchange rate of the US dollar remained stable. This data is provided by the National Bank of

26.02.2026, 09:17
Exclusive

The Cabinet introduced preferential railway tariffs for the transportation of coal grade "B" for the population in Bishkek and the Chui region.

- Changes have been made to the resolution dated February 11, 2026, No. 86, regarding the preparation of various sectors of the economy and the population for the autumn-winter period of 2025/2026. In particular, a new clause 7 has been added to the resolution dated May 28, 2025, No. 282, which includes subclauses 1-1 and 1-2, regulating the conditions for the transportation of coal of grade "B" for the population by rail.

26.02.2026, 09:15
Star of the Moroccan national team Achraf Hakimi accused of rape
Sports

Star of the Moroccan national team Achraf Hakimi accused of rape

Footballer Achraf Hakimi, representing Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team, will be tried in France on charges of rape. The investigating judge has decided to refer the case to court, supporting the recommendations of the Nanterre prosecutor's office.

26.02.2026, 09:13
Incidents

A Woman Died by Self-Immolation at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Ak-Suu, a tragedy occurred: a woman committed self-immolation and subsequently passed away. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. It is reported that on February 25, information was received by law enforcement about a minor girl, born in 2009, who was 16 weeks pregnant.

26.02.2026, 09:02
Cuban Ministry of the Interior Reports Shootout Between Border Guards and American Boat. Four Dead, Seven Wounded
World

Cuban Ministry of the Interior Reports Shootout Between Border Guards and American Boat. Four Dead, Seven Wounded

On the morning of February 25, in the area of the El-Pino canal, located in the province of Villa Clara, a boat with Florida identification numbers violated Cuban territorial waters. When Cuban border guards approached the vessel, the crew of the boat began shooting at them. As a result of this confrontation, four crew members of the American boat were killed, and six others were injured. The injured were evacuated and are receiving necessary medical assistance. The commander of the Cuban

26.02.2026, 09:01
At the school of the village of Birlik, the significance of the feat of 360 thousand Kyrgyzstanis was discussed.
Society

At the school of the village of Birlik, the significance of the feat of 360 thousand Kyrgyzstanis was discussed.

A new stage of the project "Lessons of Memory" took place at "Eureka," implemented by the Center for Expert Initiatives "Oiy Ordo" with the support of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this initiative is to preserve the historical truth about the contribution of Kyrgyzstanis to the victory over fascism and to counter attempts to distort the outcomes of World War II. Deputy Director of the center Natalia Kreck addressed the students,

26.02.2026, 09:01
The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vice President of the EBRD Discussed Enhancing the Resilience of the KR Economy
Politics

The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vice President of the EBRD Discussed Enhancing the Resilience of the KR Economy

In London, a meeting took place between Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Matteo Patrone, the Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of joint projects aimed at modernizing infrastructure, improving economic resilience, and raising the standard of living of the population. Particular

26.02.2026, 08:59
A US-flagged boat intruded into Cuban waters and opened fire: there are casualties
Incidents

A US-flagged boat intruded into Cuban waters and opened fire: there are casualties

An incident occurred in Cuban waters involving a boat registered under the US flag that opened fire. This information appeared on the page of the Cuban embassy in the US on X. According to reports from the Cuban Ministry of the Interior, when the coast guard attempted to approach the vessel, shots were fired from the boat. As a result of return fire from the Cuban vessel, four people aboard the American boat were killed. Additionally, six people were injured by the Cuban coast guard personnel.

26.02.2026, 08:57
In Bishkek, the memory of those who perished in the Khojaly tragedy was honored
Politics

In Bishkek, the memory of those who perished in the Khojaly tragedy was honored

In Bishkek, at the Azerbaijani embassy, a memorial meeting was held dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the tragic events in Khojaly. The event gathered representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora, educators from schools named after Heydar Aliyev and Nizami Ganjavi, as well as the public and guests who came to pay their respects to the victims. Speaking at the meeting, Latif Gandiyev, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kyrgyzstan, shared his memories of those

26.02.2026, 08:55
British business highly appreciates the investment potential of Kyrgyzstan and is ready to recommend the country
Economy / Exclusive

British business highly appreciates the investment potential of Kyrgyzstan and is ready to recommend the country

On February 25, 2026, the next meeting of the Kyrgyz-British Business Council took place in London, attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the participants were high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as representatives from the European Bank for

26.02.2026, 08:54
Incidents

In 24 hours, 5 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan

On February 26, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that in Kyrgyzstan, 5 fires occurred in the last 24 hours, for which 5 fire crews were mobilized. Of all the incidents, 3 fires took place in the Osh region, while one occurred in the Batken region and one in the city of Osh.

26.02.2026, 08:53
Respect. McDonald's decided not to show burger ads during Ramadan hours
Society

Respect. McDonald's decided not to show burger ads during Ramadan hours

In Germany, the management of McDonald’s has decided to stop displaying images of food on billboards during the Muslim fasting period. Advertising materials will only be visible after sunset. This new initiative, which implies that digital billboards are synchronized with the solar cycle, allows food to be shown only during the dark hours and has received positive feedback from the Muslim community. Now, digital billboards are programmed so that during the day, product packaging either remains

26.02.2026, 08:53