Society

Residents of the social town in the Moscow district request clarifications on electricity billing

Residents of the social town in the village of Petrovka, located in the Moscow district of Chui region, expressed dissatisfaction with excessively high electricity bills. Petrovka, which serves as the administrative center of the Tört-Gül rural district, was chosen for the construction of the social town in 2017, where 20 families currently reside. At a recent meeting with the presidential representative in the region, Azamat Osmonov, town resident and single mother Aida Chodueva raised the

25.02.2026, 09:44

Exclusive

"A ban on the import of bees from Uzbekistan is necessary, - deputy"

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, 2026, deputy Zhyldyz Kurmanalieva raised an important issue regarding the need to lift the ban on the import of Kyrgyz honey to Russia. In her opinion, honey produced in Kyrgyzstan is of high quality. Kurmanalieva also noted that there is a problem related to the import of bees from Uzbekistan. She proposed to impose a ban on this import, emphasizing that it would make Kyrgyz honey a truly valuable product.

25.02.2026, 09:44

Economy

Farmers of Osh Region Trained in Modern Animal Husbandry Methods

From February 17 to 19, seminars dedicated to modern approaches in livestock farming for local farmers were held in the Kara-Suu, Nookat, and Kara-Kulja districts of the Osh region. The organizers were the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures in collaboration with the KOPIA center, supported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

25.02.2026, 09:44

Politics

Donald Trump Addressed Congress: Key Statements from the President of the USA

In the US Congress, Donald Trump spent over two hours delivering his annual address to both chambers and discussing current issues facing the country. Photo Reuters. Donald Trump at the podium of Congress In his speech, the president highlighted several key statements: The US received 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, and the country's army has completed its fight against the "illegal dictator" Nicolás Maduro; According to Trump, the Biden administration has led to

25.02.2026, 09:43

Incidents

In Bishkek, a teenager took their parents' car and nearly hit pedestrians

The identity of the young driver has been established, and the vehicle has been sent to the impound lot. According to information provided by the press service of the City Traffic Police of Bishkek, the incident occurred on February 24 around 14:00. A 16-year-old boy, taking advantage of his parents being away from home, took the family car. He grossly violated traffic rules and nearly became the cause of an accident involving pedestrians.

25.02.2026, 09:39

Politics

Britain and France deny preparing to arm Kyiv with a nuclear bomb

The official authorities of France, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine have denied information that they plan to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv. This was reported by the RBC agency. In the British embassy in Moscow, it was emphasized: “We do not intend to and will not transfer nuclear munitions or related technologies to Ukraine.” The French side also denied the rumors spread by Russian special services. In their statement, they said: “The claim about the so-called plans to transfer nuclear

25.02.2026, 09:38

Incidents

In Bishkek, there was a report of a road fight involving cash collectors

The events unfolded on February 24, when a signal about a conflict involving cash collectors was received by the 102 service. According to the victim, the incident occurred on 7 April Street in Bishkek, where the cash collection employees inflicted physical injuries on him and threw his mobile phone onto the roof of one of the cars. This incident was recorded in the Incident Log of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, which served as the basis for initiating a preliminary

25.02.2026, 09:37

Incidents

Turkish Investor Lost Tens of Thousands of Dollars. A Policeman Suspected of Fraud

In the Talas region, an operative officer of the State Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, E. M. A., was detained, who is accused of fraud against a foreign citizen. The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported this incident. According to the investigation, in April 2025, the police officer managed to establish a trusting relationship with a citizen of Turkey and received from him an amount of $35,500. This money was allegedly

25.02.2026, 09:36

Incidents

The State National Security Committee detained an Interior Ministry employee in Talas over a case involving the embezzlement of $35,500 from a Turkish citizen.

- In the Talas region, an operative officer of the State Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, E.M.A., has been detained for illegally acquiring funds from a Turkish citizen. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB). According to information from the press service, in April 2025, E.M.A., exploiting the trust of Turkish citizen H.K., received $35,500 from him, promising to implement a project for the

25.02.2026, 09:31

World

In Turkey, an F-16 fighter jet crashed on the highway, pilot killed

The crash occurred at approximately 00:56 local time when the aircraft disappeared from radar. The incident took place on the Izmir-Istanbul highway, and after the crash, a massive fire broke out at the scene, with debris scattered over a significant distance. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that communication with the pilot was also lost at the time of the crash. During the search operations, parts of the aircraft were found; however, the pilot did not survive.

25.02.2026, 09:30

Exclusive

Zheenbek Kulubaev will make a working visit to the United Kingdom

From February 25 to 26, 2026, Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev will visit the United Kingdom on a working visit to participate in the first meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asia and the United Kingdom. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, meetings are planned during the visit with Yvette Cooper, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, as well as with leaders of financial institutions. In addition, Kulubaev will

25.02.2026, 09:28

Economy / Exclusive

Exchange rates for today

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated official exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som as of February 25. According to the information provided by the regulator:

25.02.2026, 09:27

Sports

Duyshbaev's Talent Becomes the Coach of the French National Handball Team

Talant Duyshebaev, an athlete from Kyrgyzstan, has become the new coach of the French national handball team, as reported by the French Handball Federation. According to the federation's information, his official appointment will take place on March 16. “I am proud to have the honor of leading the French national team. This is exactly what I have always aspired to, as the team has an amazing generation of players. My task is to restore dominance, especially over rivals like Germany and

25.02.2026, 09:26

Society

"My Mother's Bread": Residents of Ala-Buka Supported Soldiers with Homemade Pastries

In the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region, an event called "My Mom's Bread" took place, as reported by Gulnaz Kurmanbaeva, head of the social issues sector of the local administration. Gulnaz noted that this event was held for the 15th time and has become a good tradition. "Every year, before Defender of the Fatherland Day, we organize the 'My Mom's Bread' [‘Апамдын наны’] campaign. More than 50 women from the district council participate in

25.02.2026, 09:25

Society

Kyrgyzstani Dmitry Kim became the headliner of the TEDxOxford conference in the United Kingdom

At the international TEDxOxford conference, one of the most respected independent platforms, Dmitry Kim became one of the key speakers, as reported by Kaktus.media. This year’s program included 12 presentations in front of an audience of around 500 people, including scientists, educators, students, and guests from various countries. Dmitry closed the conference, speaking in the finale on February 22 at the historic Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford.

25.02.2026, 09:25

Exclusive

Work is underway on the dismantling of hydro unit No. 2 and the supply of equipment at the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station

The modernization work on the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station is ongoing in accordance with Project Package-2. This project is considered an important step in the development of the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. Currently, 44 people, including factory specialists, are actively working on the construction site. Among the main tasks currently being performed:

25.02.2026, 09:24

Society

The deputy proposes to provide all pregnant women with prenatal benefits.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, a deputy proposed that prenatal payments be granted to all pregnant women based on medical certificates, rather than only to those who are officially employed or have the status of individual entrepreneurs. She also noted that the payments are intended for women born before 1994 who own agricultural land. “Although the amounts of these benefits are not very large, such a measure would provide significant support for all pregnant women,”

25.02.2026, 09:23

Incidents

The Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District detained a "dropper" selling bank cards via Telegram

- The Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of an individual suspected of organizing the sale of bank cards. The information came from the press service of the department. According to the police, the detained individual is K.I., born in 2005, who was taken to the Investigative Service for further proceedings.

25.02.2026, 09:15

Society

Wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan Conquer the Global UWW Arena

The athletes of the country have solidified their positions in the international freestyle wrestling ranking On the international stage according to the United World Wrestling (UWW), five wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan have made it into the world ranking.

25.02.2026, 09:07

World / Exclusive

In Tokyo, the "flying car" was tested for the first time

In Tokyo, the Japanese startup SkyDrive successfully tested its "flying car," reports Kazinform citing Kyodo. This event marked the first demonstration of such a device flying in the Japanese capital. Companies such as Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu participated in the trials. The remotely piloted drone stayed in the air for about three and a half minutes and flew approximately 150 meters over Tokyo Bay.

25.02.2026, 09:03

World / Exclusive

Former South Korean President Appeals Life Sentence for Organizing Rebellion

Yoon Suk-yeol The former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, has initiated the process of appealing his life sentence, as reported by the Yonhap news agency. On February 19, the Central District Court in Seoul found Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of unlawfully declaring martial law on December 3, 2024, interpreting it as an attempt at rebellion aimed at undermining the functioning of the National Assembly. The court noted that the former president himself devised the plan for the rebellion and

25.02.2026, 09:02

Economy

Residents of the village of Muras in the Leilek district are awaiting the launch of the water supply system

In the Batken region, construction work is nearing completion on the creation of new infrastructure for drinking water supply in the village of Muras. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, this project is being implemented as part of a program aimed at improving water management services in light of climate change. The project is currently in its final stage, and soon more than 3,000

25.02.2026, 09:02

World

In Uzbekistan, the state partially compensates mortgage interest rates for young families.

Additionally, the president announced further measures aimed at supporting youth and their comprehensive development. In particular, he proposed to expand the inclusive camp program "Voice Up" and organize similar events in every region of the country. This year, as part of the "Growth and Development" project, competitions will be held in the fields of media, design, crafts, and innovations, with 2 billion sums ($163,400) allocated to support the 40 best startups.

25.02.2026, 08:55

Economy

Up to $30 million will be invested in the reconstruction of the "Sayakat" tourist complex and the "Dostuk" hotel in Bishkek.

The major reconstruction of the "Sayakat" tourist complex and the "Dostuk" hotel is being carried out under the supervision of the Directorate for the Management of Sanatorium-Resort, Health, and Tourist Facilities, which is subordinate to the Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the directorate's press service, the investment in the renovation of "Sayakat" is being made by a Russian company and will amount to about $5 million.

25.02.2026, 08:51