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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

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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

Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied the information that the parents of the schoolboy who assaulted the teacher serve in the police.

During the broadcast of the program "Elge Sobol," organized by the news agency "Kabar," the head of the Public Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Police Colonel Nurchan Adylova, refuted the information that the parents of the schoolboy who attacked the teacher work in law enforcement agencies. Adylova emphasized that both parents of the teenager are civilians. “Even if the father were an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs,

24.02.2026, 12:26

Politics / Exclusive

The heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries discussed the prospects of Kyrgyz-Cambodian cooperation.

On February 23, 2026, in Geneva, during the high-level session of the UN Human Rights Council and the disarmament conference, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev and Prak Sokhonn, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, current issues and possible directions for the development of

24.02.2026, 12:22

Incidents

In Bishkek, a "dropper" of psychotropic substances has been detained

According to information from investigative authorities, the suspect was leaving packages with psychotropic substances in various locations. On February 2, the police received a signal from residents of a new residential complex about the discovery of an unknown object. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department.

24.02.2026, 12:22

Exclusive

Out of 15 investment agreements for the construction of solar and wind power plants, 5 investors have started work, - Minister Ibraev

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on February 24, 2026, Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev shared information about the current state of affairs in the ministry and the future development of the sector. He noted that the construction of the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2 is ongoing.

24.02.2026, 12:22

Incidents

The State National Security Committee detained police officers for beating a detainee — they had previously filed a case of brutal assault.

On February 24, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of several police officers suspected of exceeding their official powers. According to the investigation, employees of the district police department of the GOM-2 in the Lenin district inflicted bodily harm on L.D.T., who was detained for petty hooliganism. The victim was sent to the National Hospital, where he was found to have serious injuries: a closed traumatic brain injury, a closed

24.02.2026, 12:19

Society

How much water was in the Toktogul Reservoir on April 1 in different years

According to information presented by the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee, by April 1 of this year, the water level in the Toktogul Reservoir will be 6.8 billion cubic meters. This data was provided as part of the discussion on energy policy and infrastructure issues. Analysis of open sources, including data from the Ministry of Energy, allows for the reconstruction of information about the state of the reservoir on April 1 for the period from

24.02.2026, 12:16

Incidents

The GKNB held a conversation with a resident of Manas for his statements

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported that an explanatory conversation was held with a resident of Manas on February 24. The incident is related to a video published by user M.A.A. on Instagram on February 20. According to the investigation, this video contains provocative content and expresses a subjective opinion about the current socio-political situation in the country, as well as raises the question of the possible emergence of interregional

24.02.2026, 12:16

Exclusive

The Ministry of Energy will submit a proposal regarding the deputy directors of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyztransneftegaz"

- On February 9, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a new resolution numbered 71 concerning the state enterprise "Kyrgyztransneftegaz," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Energy. According to this document, changes were made to the Charter of the enterprise: in paragraph 33, it is specified that the appointment and dismissal of deputy directors is carried out upon the recommendation of the state governing body, rather than at the initiative of the director himself.

24.02.2026, 12:15

Incidents

Cameras Did Not Stop Them: Police Officers Beat a Suspect of Petty Hooliganism in the GOM of Bishkek

A junior police lieutenant has been arrested According to the GKNB, the arrest took place as part of a joint operation conducted by the GKNB and the SVR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

24.02.2026, 12:14

Economy / Exclusive

Five new coal deposits discovered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 – Ministry of Energy

In 2025, five new coal deposits were opened in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industrial policy, transport, and the energy complex. Among the new coal deposits, the minister highlighted: Suluktu 11, Kozho Kelen, Beshburkhan, Markai, and Torugart, which are managed by the Open Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyzkomur".

24.02.2026, 12:13

Incidents

Women deceived their way into a Bishkek resident's apartment and stole all her savings

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District received information about the detention of suspects in a series of thefts that occurred in Bishkek on February 24. A resident of the capital reported to the police that on February 19, around two o'clock in the afternoon, women using deceptive methods entered her apartment located in Microdistrict 6 and stole 120,000 soms, 150 euros, as well as gold jewelry: a ring, a wedding band, earrings, and a chain.

24.02.2026, 12:13

Health

The UN Secretary-General and the Regional Director of WHO for the European Region Signed an Action Plan for 2026-2027

Recently, a meeting took place between Kubanychbek Omuraliev, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), and Hans Henri P. Kluge, the Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the European Region. According to information provided by the OTS, an action plan for 2026-2027 was signed at the meeting, aimed at implementing the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the OTS and the WHO European Regional Office.

24.02.2026, 12:11

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Duyshenbiev and Nyshanov Received Mandates as Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

During the meeting of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, which took place on February 24, a decision was made regarding the distribution of vacant seats in the Jogorku Kenesh. Mandates were transferred to Rayimberdi Seydakmatovich Duyshenbiev from the multi-mandate electoral district No. 14 and Jaiylobay Danibaevich Nyshanov from district No. 15. According to official information, Duyshenbiev and Nyshanov were registered as deputies for their respective districts, and they

24.02.2026, 12:10

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The possibility of gasification in the Talas region is being considered, - Minister Ibraev

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, held on February 24, 2026, Deputy Erkinbek Isenaliev raised the issue of the unfinished gasification of villages in the Chui region, located near the city of Tokmok. He noted that the gasification work had begun but was not completed, and the installation of gas pipeline pipes had not been finalized.

24.02.2026, 12:08

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In Chui Region, the construction of 4 substations is planned

The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively engaged in modernizing the electricity grid infrastructure and commissioning new energy facilities. In 2026, work is planned in the Chuy region for the construction of four new substations:

24.02.2026, 12:07