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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic warns: advance payments for obtaining a visa to the USA do not exist

In Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in the number of offers from intermediaries promising "guaranteed" receipt of a visa to the USA. This statement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry emphasizes that prepayment is not provided, and no one can guarantee the receipt of American visas. Payment should only be made after the interview, through the official link of the embassy in Bishkek.

24.02.2026, 18:10
"Naryn Diary": The film of the Builder of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Station No. 1 has been restored
Society

"Naryn Diary": The film of the Builder of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Station No. 1 has been restored

Viewers can once again see the iconic documentary work from the early 1970s thanks to digital restoration. The documentary film "Naryn Diary," which became an important milestone in the history of Kyrgyz documentary filmmaking, has been restored in digital format. The work, created in the early 1970s, highlights the construction of the Toktogul HPP and the events leading up to the emergence of one of the largest hydroelectric facilities in Kyrgyzstan. Director Algimantas Vidugiris

24.02.2026, 18:09
In Moscow, works by Repin, Aivazovsky, Levitan, and Vasnetsov are up for auction
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In Moscow, works by Repin, Aivazovsky, Levitan, and Vasnetsov are up for auction

At the auction that will take place in Moscow on March 1, works by masters such as Ilya Repin, Ivan Aivazovsky, Isaac Levitan, Valentin Serov, and Viktor Vasnetsov will be presented. The total value of the lots is 1 billion rubles. Photo from the archive. The landscape "Moonlit Night in Crimea" by Aivazovsky from 1861 is being auctioned with an estimate of 60 million rubles The Moscow auction house has announced its spring sales, during which works will be exhibited not only by the

24.02.2026, 18:08
Society

Four previously wanted teenagers found in Bishkek

According to law enforcement agencies, the teenagers were taken to the district departments of internal affairs of the Lenin and Pervomaisky districts. In these departments, staff from the juvenile affairs inspection conducted preventive talks with them. Of all those found, two were transferred to the "Ak-Niet" center, while one minor returned to their parents.

24.02.2026, 18:07
Society

In what cases will drivers be checked for knowledge of traffic rules on the road? (list of violations)

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has presented a draft law according to which inspectors will check drivers' knowledge of traffic rules directly at the site of the violation. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Adylbek Biibosunov explained that testing drivers will only be conducted in certain cases. The knowledge of traffic rules will be checked in the following violations:

24.02.2026, 18:06
Another café is partially being dismantled in Bishkek
Society

Another café is partially being dismantled in Bishkek

According to the press service of the mayor's office, the demolition will take place on Tynalieva Street. The decision to terminate the lease was made by the commission dealing with land issues in Bishkek, which served as the basis for the demolition. These works are part of measures to regulate land use and ensure compliance with urban planning standards.

24.02.2026, 18:06
Erlis Akunbekov appointed acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet and Minister of Agriculture
Politics

Erlis Akunbekov appointed acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet and Minister of Agriculture

Erlis Akunbekov is actively involved in entrepreneurial activities in the field of agriculture. According to information provided by the Presidential Administration, President Sadyr Japarov has approved a decree appointing Erlis Akunbekov as the acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

24.02.2026, 18:05
Generated Faces Become "More Real" Than Real Ones: Even Experts Make Mistakes
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Generated Faces Become "More Real" Than Real Ones: Even Experts Make Mistakes

An example of a video created by the new AI-based text-to-video model from Meta, Make-A-Video. The text prompt for the video was "a teddy bear painting a portrait." Image: Meta Recent studies have shown that modern artificial intelligence can create faces that are increasingly perceived as real. People not only mistake these images for real ones but also consider them more "plausible" compared to original photographs. The research reveals a key reason for this phenomenon:

24.02.2026, 18:00
Society

In Jalal-Abad Region, 100 Border Guards Received Apartments

The message from the agency notes that 100 servicemen guarding the state border received apartments as part of the state housing program "My Home." Of the total number of apartments, 50 are located in the residential complex "Asman-6," while the other 50 are in "Asman-4," situated in the Suzak district.

24.02.2026, 18:00
Incidents

In Bishkek, a dealer was detained. Suspected of distributing psychotropic substances.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the arrest took place after residents of a new building reported a suspicious object to the "102" service on February 2. An investigative operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department was dispatched to the scene. During the inspection, police officers discovered a package neatly wrapped in duct tape along the fence. One of the reporters provided a video

24.02.2026, 17:58
Lifestyle

Life in the Regions: Purebred Twin Lambs Weighing a Total of 13 kg Born in the Alamedin District

In the Alamedin district of the Chui region, 40-year-old resident of the village of Archaly, Nurlan Tentimishov, has been breeding purebred Areshan sheep for less than a year. However, thanks to the support of a friend who has dedicated 20 years to this breed, Nurlan quickly formed an elite herd. Recently, a unique video caught the attention of social media: the birth of twin lambs through a surgical operation. The farmer shared the details of this story in a conversation with a Turmush

24.02.2026, 17:55
Society

A dispute arose in Uzgen over the queue for obtaining driver's licenses

On February 24, there was a significant increase in the number of people waiting in line at the State Agency for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing ("Unaa") in Uzgen, located in the Osh region, which caused dissatisfaction among citizens. According to information received from eyewitnesses, this situation led to misunderstandings.

24.02.2026, 17:54
Torage ЖК and the Ambassador of Japan Discussed Issues of Expanding Inter-Parliamentary Relations
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Torage ЖК and the Ambassador of Japan Discussed Issues of Expanding Inter-Parliamentary Relations

On February 24, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. The press service of the parliament reported this event. During the conversation, the prospects for deepening political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties between the two countries were discussed, as well as the importance of expanding inter-parliamentary relations.

24.02.2026, 17:52
Incidents

In Bishkek on Kuliyev Street, a teenager's phone was stolen at night.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the suspect in the robbery was detained on February 24. The incident occurred on February 3 on Kuliyev Street, when around 00:30 a 17-year-old boy was attacked, resulting in the theft of his mobile phone. The victim's brother reported the incident to the police on February 21, and the fact of the crime was registered under Article 206 ("Robbery") of the Criminal Code of the

24.02.2026, 17:50
Appointed Acting Deputy Head of the Cabinet and Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan
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Appointed Acting Deputy Head of the Cabinet and Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced the appointment of new members of the government, who have been temporarily assigned the following duties: Erlis Akunbekov has become the acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, while Damirbek Osmonov has been appointed acting Minister of Health.

24.02.2026, 17:48
Society

Driver failed the traffic rules knowledge test? Their license will be revoked, but they will be given a temporary one.

At a meeting of the Committee on Judicial and Legal Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh, the head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azhenbek Kozukeev, reported that drivers whose licenses are revoked after unsuccessful testing will receive temporary permits. On February 24, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Adylbek Biibosunov presented amendments to the Code of Offenses. According to the new bill, traffic inspectors will be able to check drivers' knowledge of traffic rules on the spot if

24.02.2026, 17:43
Incidents

Preliminary reasons for the death of a 17-year-old teenager on the railway tracks in Kara-Balta have been announced

The preliminary causes of the tragedy involving a 17-year-old teenager on the railway tracks of Kara-Balta – Kainy have become known. According to information provided by the state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," the incident occurred on February 23, 2026, at 14:10 at the 3718 kilometer mark of the Kara-Balta–Kainy section, when the train driver was forced to apply emergency braking because a person was on the tracks.

24.02.2026, 17:37
Society

Foreigners engaged in begging are proposed to be expelled from Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed changes to the Code of Offenses and the Law "On External Migration." Deputy Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Adylbek Biibosunov announced this at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, and the fight against corruption. According to the proposed changes, begging on the roadway and persistent requests for money in public places will be

24.02.2026, 17:33
Society

Conflicts in School. Expert Calls for Comprehensive Investigations

In the Kyrgyz Republic, conflicts in educational institutions often go unnoticed and are resolved within the school. This was reported by Baktygul Jumakulova, an expert in school medicine, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." In her opinion, it is necessary to focus on preventing conflicts rather than dealing with the consequences. "We must investigate the root of the problem and find out why this is happening. The first question concerns the family. We often ignore the parental role.

24.02.2026, 17:27