In the Talas Region, a pawnshop voluntarily returned illegally seized property to citizens

"KyrgyzFilm" announced a screenplay competition

The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after T. Okiev is launching an open competition for the best scripts for short and feature films, as well as for documentary films of a popular science nature. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, this creative selection is aimed at creating a thematic plan for 2026-2027 in accordance with presidential decree No. 159 and current regulations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic recommends Kyrgyz citizens to refrain from traveling to Mexico.

In light of the unrest that has engulfed some regions of Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic urges citizens to refrain from traveling to these areas until the situation improves. This information was announced by the press service of the ministry. Those who are already in Mexico are strongly advised to exercise caution, avoid crowded places, and follow the instructions of local authorities.

After the abandonment of paper receipts, 40 tons of paper have been saved worldwide

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to issues of industry and energy, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev reported a significant saving of 40 tons of paper after the transition to digital receipts. The minister noted that digitalization in the energy sector is already yielding positive results.

More than 3,000 residents of the village of Muras in the Leilek district will be provided with drinking water.

In the Batken region, in the village of Muras in the Leilek district, the implementation of a project to create a new water supply system is nearing completion. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the initiative titled "Improvement of Climate-Resilient Water Management Services" is actively moving towards completion. Currently, the work is in the final stages, and soon more than 3,000 local residents will gain

By April 1, the volume of water in the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station will be 6.8 billion cubic meters

The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, reported at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that by April 1, the volume of water in the Toktogul Hydroelectric Station will be 6.8 billion cubic meters. He noted that by the beginning of 2026, the reservoir is expected to have 9.4 billion cubic meters.

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has raised the discount rate to 12 percent

Today, as reported by the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the discount rate has been increased by 1 percentage point and now stands at 12 percent. On Reasons and Prices The National Bank noted that "the external economic situation is characterized by high uncertainty." "On global food markets, there is a slowdown in the growth of prices for key goods, but inflation in the countries that are major trading partners of Kyrgyzstan remains at a high

In Bishkek, the police found the stolen iPhone. A suspect has been detained.

In Bishkek, police officers detained a suspect who is apparently involved in several pickpocketing incidents on public transport, particularly on route No. 135.

A new mandatory marking sign for livestock is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted amendments to the resolution dated March 3, 2025, No. 105, which pertains to the identification of agricultural animals and the products obtained from them. These updates are necessary to align the rules with current legislation and clarify the process of visual identification of livestock. According to the new standards, when identifying cattle, horses, donkeys, and mules, it will be allowed to use not only microchipping but also an additional

The Minister of Energy explained how much electricity tariffs will increase

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, and Energy held on February 24, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev announced the planned increase in electricity tariffs until 2030. According to him, during the current heating season, the Toktogul reservoir has filled to 94%, which corresponds to 9.4 billion cubic meters of water. The ministry plans to complete the heating season with a volume of water at 6.8 billion cubic meters.

EU tightens migration rules: citizens will be deported to third countries

The Council of the European Union has announced a new decision to tighten migration norms. Now, asylum seekers will be sent to third countries with which they have no connections. In addition, a list of "safe" countries has been agreed upon. Illustrative photo These changes allow for more efficient deportation of applicants to countries where they can seek asylum, regardless of any personal ties. The new rules will come into effect on June 12, 2026, as part of the agreed reform of

In part of Bishkek, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended on February 26.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the supply of drinking water will be suspended on February 26 from 09:00 to 20:00. This will affect residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial establishments. According to the city hall, the shutdown will affect the districts of “Ak-Jar,” “Ak-Bata,” and “Kelechek.” The reason for the temporary shutdown is emergency repair work at the water intakes “Ak-Jar” and “Ak-Bata.”

Zheenbek Kulubaev met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a high-level meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on February 23, 2026, as part of the disarmament conference. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, current issues and directions for further cooperation were discussed.

In Talas, a law enforcement officer is suspected of systematic extortion

The senior investigator of the criminal investigation department, T. R. Z., was detained on suspicion of extorting money. According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), he repeatedly demanded money from citizens, threatening them with criminal liability. On February 21, GKNB operatives, in cooperation with the Internal Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, detained him when he received part of the extorted amount —

The pawnshop returned seized property to clients after the intervention of the State Committee for National Security.

As a result of joint actions by the State National Security Committee, the State Tax Service of Talas, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Talas Regional Department of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, the pawnshop "Orozaly" agreed to return previously seized real estate to its clients. This was reported in a press release from the State National Security Committee. According to the State National Security Committee, the pawnshop acknowledged that the claims made

Kulubaev participated in the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council

In Geneva, at the United Nations Palace of Nations, a High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council took place, actively participated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service, among the participants were UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. In his

The reconstruction of the Lebedinovskaya HPP will be handled by China National Heavy Machinery Corporation.

OAO "Chakan HPP" has signed a contract with China National Heavy Machinery Corporation (CHMC), which will act as the general contractor for the reconstruction of the Lebedinovskaya HPP. Currently, the contracting organization has begun work on the design and estimate documentation. The reconstruction aims to modernize the equipment, which will increase productivity and extend the station's lifespan. These works will significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of the

A Food Fair Took Place in the Moscow District

In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a fair dedicated to meat products was held. This information was shared by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The event was organized to provide local residents with essential food products at more affordable prices. The fair took place at the initiative of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The CEC handed over the mandates of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu and Kunduzbek Sulaymanov to the new deputies

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic handed over mandates to new deputies on February 24, who took vacant seats that became available after the departure from the Jogorku Kenesh of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu and Kunduzibek Sulaymanov. They represented districts No. 14 and No. 15, respectively. They were replaced by Jaiylobai Nyshanov and Rayimberdi Duyshenbiev.

The Disease You Can't See: How Vision is Saved for Premature Babies in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, there is an active expansion of the early detection and treatment system for retinopathy of prematurity—a condition that can develop in children born prematurely and, without timely treatment, can lead to complete blindness. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health, citing ophthalmologist Alina Sagynbekova from the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. This disease can be diagnosed within the first three weeks of a newborn's life.

Rating tournament in Albania: List of opponents of Bekzat Almaz uulu

The teams participating in the ranking tournament for wrestling, taking place in Albania, have been announced. In the men's freestyle category up to 61 kg, 21 athletes are registered, among whom the world vice-champion Bekzat Almaz uulu will represent Kyrgyzstan.

The EU Failed to Agree on a New Sanctions Package Against Russia

A meeting of the foreign ministers of EU countries took place in Brussels; however, it became known that they were unable to reach an agreement on a new package of sanctions and military support for Kyiv. Hungary was an obstacle to this, as it demands that Ukraine resume the supply of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline. This situation has caused discontent in Slovakia, where they decided to suspend emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, stating that no further assistance should be

Agreement on the reconstruction of the hydroelectric power station built during the Great Patriotic War has been signed

The press service of the joint-stock company reported that JSC "Chakan HPP" has signed a contract with China National Heavy Machinery Corporation (CHMC) for the reconstruction of the Lebedinovskaya HPP. The contractor has already begun preparing project and estimate documentation. The goal of this project is to modernize the equipment, increase productivity, and extend the operational life of the station.

Flow of applications: more than 500 appeals from victims received regarding former employees of the GKNB

The General Prosecutor's Office confirmed the existence of an investigation More than 500 appeals from businessmen and officials have been received regarding former employees of the State National Security Committee. This information was provided by representatives of law enforcement agencies.