World / Exclusive

The scientist named the percentage of marine species known to humans

According to information from RIA Novosti, only about 10% of ocean inhabitants are known to humanity. According to Andrey Gebruk, Doctor of Biological Sciences and head of the ocean benthic fauna laboratory at the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, there is no unified answer to the question of how many animal species inhabit the ocean. He noted that estimates suggest we are familiar with only 10-20% of marine organisms. Gebruk added that the percentage of

24.02.2026, 13:04

Ecology

In Bishkek, rain and snow at night, variable cloudiness during the day — weather forecast for February 25

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 25. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of February 24 to 25, rain and snow are expected in most areas of Chui, Talas, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. In mountainous areas, snow will fall, while no precipitation is anticipated in Batken region.

24.02.2026, 13:03

Incidents

The police detained a drug dealer after signals from residents of the new building.

A suspect was detained in Bishkek who, according to law enforcement, was distributing psychotropic substances using hidden "stash" methods. During the search, more than 40 packets of drugs were seized, with a total weight of about 120 grams. According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, on February 2, a report was received from residents of a new building about a suspicious object found. An investigative-operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs

24.02.2026, 13:03

Society

Starting May 1, the electricity tariff will increase by 27 tiyns.

The current tariff is 1 som 37 tyiyns Starting from May 1, the cost of electricity will increase by 27 tyiyns, leading to a new tariff of 1 som 64 tyiyns. This was announced by the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, at a meeting of the committee on industrial policy, transport, energy, architecture, and construction.

24.02.2026, 12:58

Incidents

Two Suspects in Illegal Arms Trafficking Detained in Tokmok

In the city of Tokmok, two individuals suspected of illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition have been detained. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 19, operational information was received about a group of individuals behaving suspiciously at the livestock market in Tokmok who might be involved in illegal activities with weapons.

24.02.2026, 12:57

Economy

Donors allocate $40.8 million for various projects in the Kyrgyz Republic. The ЖК Committee approved the agreements.

On February 24, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industrial policy, transport, energy complex, architecture, and construction, gave the green light for the ratification of a number of agreements. Among the approved projects is the construction of a bridge over the Naryn River on the Bishkek - Osh highway. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Ulukbek Janibekov noted that this bill is aimed at improving transport communication between Kyrgyzstan and its

24.02.2026, 12:55

Sports

Littler Wins Poland Darts Open

Luke Littler, representing England, won the title at the inaugural Poland Darts Open, defeating Gian van Veen from the Netherlands with a score of 8:4.

24.02.2026, 12:55

Society

The city of Manas will not be renamed.

The question of changing the name of the city has not been raised Information that appeared on social media about a possible return to the former name of the city of Manas in the Jalal-Abad region is false. This was confirmed by the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, on his social media account.

24.02.2026, 12:54

Incidents

A landslide is approaching a residential building in Kara-Kuldzha

In the Kara-Kuldzha area, located in the Osh region, there is an activation of an old landslide. In the village named after Rysbai Abdykadyrov, a threat has emerged for one of the residential buildings, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Employees of the Department of Monitoring and Forecasting of Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, who arrived at the scene upon the signal from the district department, conducted an inspection

24.02.2026, 12:54

Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan to Conduct Agricultural Census in Electronic Format for the First Time

As part of the preparation for the agricultural census, which will take place in Kyrgyzstan in electronic format, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev held a commission meeting. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. At the beginning of the meeting, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, head of the National Statistical Committee, announced that the upcoming census will completely exclude the use of paper

24.02.2026, 12:53

Society

Restoring Ukraine will require nearly $588 billion

Photo from news.un.org. A UN vehicle drives through a city in Ukraine affected by shelling Four years after the start of the full-scale conflict, restoring Ukraine will require about $588 billion over the next decade. This data was presented in an updated joint assessment of damage and needs, which was prepared by the Ukrainian government in collaboration with the World Bank, the European Commission, and the United Nations. According to information from the UN News Service, the stated amount

24.02.2026, 12:50

Society

International travel blogger Connor Campergini has arrived in Kyrgyzstan

Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism press service Connor Camperghini, an international travel blogger and creator of the Camperghini project, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. This information was published by the press service of the country's Department of Tourism. During his visit, the blogger intends to explore all seven regions of Kyrgyzstan. The travel program includes familiarization with key tourist destinations and natural attractions, as well as meetings with representatives of

24.02.2026, 12:49

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, electronic auctions for obtaining subsoil use rights are being introduced

In Kyrgyzstan, a temporary procedure has been adopted that regulates the conduct of electronic auctions for obtaining licenses for subsoil use. This decision is part of the reform of the mining sector initiated by a presidential decree and aims to minimize corruption risks in the process of distributing deposits. Licenses for the development of natural resources will now be granted exclusively through a digital platform. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision

24.02.2026, 12:48

World / Exclusive

Café on a Sheer Cliff in Fujian Becomes a Trend on Chinese Social Media

In the Chinese province of Fujian, an unusual coffee shop located on a cliff has become a real hit on social media during the New Year holidays. It offers its visitors the chance to enjoy coffee on a narrow platform with a breathtaking view of the sea, while descending in special gear. According to RIA Novosti, Chinese internet users are actively sharing their impressions and photos, gaining a unique experience for 398 yuan.

24.02.2026, 12:47

Incidents

In Bishkek, a police officer beat a detainee in the police station

In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) is conducting an investigation into an incident involving the abuse of official authority and the use of physical force by employees of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate. A junior lieutenant of the police has been detained in this case. As law enforcement officials found out, the police officers forcibly brought a citizen, L. D. T., accused of petty hooliganism, to

24.02.2026, 12:45

Exclusive

Former Deputy Osmon Turdumambetov Claims Pressure in the 2025 Elections

Turdumambetov, who is a representative of the "Onuguu-Progress" party, planned to participate in the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2025. He has already submitted all the necessary documents to the Central Election Commission and paid an electoral deposit of 300,000 soms. However, according to him, these funds have not yet been returned to him. The politician also mentioned that part of his team has already gone to Toktogul, where a campaign headquarters was opened

24.02.2026, 12:44

Exclusive

Anthropic accused Chinese companies of stealing Claude's data

The company Anthropic has made accusations against several Chinese artificial intelligence developers, including DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax, claiming that they used extensive distillation to enhance their models, relying on the capabilities of their AI known as Claude. According to Anthropic, 24,000 fake accounts were involved in these actions, through which 16 million requests were made. Distillation is a machine learning method where a less powerful model is trained on the results of a

24.02.2026, 12:43

Politics

Andrey Belov: How the Conflict in the Middle East Will Impact KR Logistics

Since the beginning of 2026, the world has faced the threat of a global war. How could this affect Kyrgyzstan in the event of a worsening situation? Andrey Belov, a logistics expert, shared his opinion with VB.KG, pointing out that the main confrontation is taking place in the Middle East. The expert emphasizes the need for a deep analysis of the logistical consequences of military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, both for Kyrgyzstan and for Central Asia.

24.02.2026, 12:37

Incidents

"Instagram Revolutionary" from Manas Had a Preventive Talk at the State Committee for National Security

On February 20, M.A.A., an active social media user from Manas, posted a video on Instagram in which he raised questions about the "escalating political situation" and hinted at potential interregional conflicts. As a result, he was summoned for a conversation at the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In its address to the video author, the GKNB press center reminded him of the inadmissibility of spreading false information and manipulations regarding conflicts within the

24.02.2026, 12:37

Economy / Exclusive

By the end of 2030, it is planned to put 48 small hydropower plants into operation in the Kyrgyz Republic.

As part of the implementation of the energy strategy, it is planned to put into operation 48 small hydropower plants in Kyrgyzstan by the end of 2030, with a total capacity of 420.8 MW. This information was announced by the Minister of Energy, Taalaibek Ibraev, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industrial policy, as well as transport and energy. In addition, the minister noted that since 2021, 27 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of

24.02.2026, 12:35

Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, military trains have been exempted from all payments

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has made a decision according to which all military and humanitarian railway transportation will be completely exempt from fees and fines throughout the country. This applies to trains and convoys used in the interests of the state, as well as those participating in exercises taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Now military trains and cargo will not be burdened with payments for wagon downtime, cargo storage, and other fees that were previously charged by the

24.02.2026, 12:33

Incidents

The driver was fined 10,000 soms for driving behind an ambulance.

As a result of the incident on the Kant – Bishkek road, an emergency situation was created when the driver of a BMW followed an ambulance. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Chui region. At that moment, the ambulance was transporting a patient in critical condition with diagnoses of "acute gastric bleeding" and "hypovolemic shock II degree." The BMW driver, trying to follow the medical vehicle, created a dangerous situation

24.02.2026, 12:32

Economy / Exclusive

The National Bank explained how the interest rate affects loans, deposits, and mortgages

At a press conference, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, spoke about how changes in the discount rate can affect the credit market, particularly mortgage lending. He noted that in the economic structure of Kyrgyzstan, monetary policy primarily impacts the deposit market, as changes in the discount rate influence the yield on deposits.

24.02.2026, 12:29

World

"Surprising". Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaurs

During a research expedition in the Sahara, paleontologists from the University of Chicago made a remarkable discovery — fossils of a new species of dinosaur, which has been named "amazing." This was reported by ABC News. The search for the new dinosaur species was initiated by a mention from a French geologist in his monograph from the 1960s, where he spoke of finding a dinosaur tooth in a small area in Niger. However, this discovery could not be confirmed at that time. Subsequently,

24.02.2026, 12:27