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Kyrgyzstan and the Maldives Interested in Opening Direct Air Communication
Politics / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and the Maldives Interested in Opening Direct Air Communication

On February 23, 2026, in Geneva, as part of high-level events 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 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Abdulla Khalil. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussions, the parties addressed issues related to bilateral cooperation,

24.02.2026, 12:05
Economy

In some stores, Chinese products were sold without excise stamps.

According to information from the press service of the State Tax Service, the sale of alcoholic products of Chinese origin without excise stamps was detected in two stores. In particular, at a retail outlet owned by the company "Chongqing Hogo," 160 units of alcoholic products and 124 sugar-containing beverages were found, as well as 405 liters of liquid with a characteristic alcoholic smell.

24.02.2026, 12:02
Politics

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic will be asked to allocate funds from the budget for the gasification of the population.

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on industrial policy, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev voiced the need to appeal to the president for budget funds to gasify the population. Ibraev noted that in the context of electricity shortages in the country, there is a need for alternative energy sources such as gas.

24.02.2026, 12:02
Sports

Ernazar Akmataliev takes 3rd place in the world ranking

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, took third place in the world ranking according to the United World Wrestling (UWW). In 2025, the 25-year-old wrestler won a bronze medal at the World Championship in Croatia, competing in the weight category up to 70 kg.

24.02.2026, 12:02
Israeli Bobsleigh Quartet Disqualified for Fake Illness
Sports

Israeli Bobsleigh Quartet Disqualified for Fake Illness

The team, consisting of Adam Edelman, Menachem Chen, Uri Zisman, and Omer Katz, attempted to replace one of their members, citing his illness. They planned to include Ward Favares, claiming that one of the team members was unable to participate in the competition.

24.02.2026, 12:01
Economy

Ministry of Economic Development: OJSC "Trade Company KR" has been liquidated, the domain tradego.kg has been registered to another entity

- On February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the liquidation of JSC "Trade Company of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to the information from the ministry, the process of liquidating the company was completed on February 10, 2026, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 1184-k.

24.02.2026, 12:00
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a $25,000 fraud has been detained.

On February 24, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the arrest of a man suspected of fraud. It became known that a local resident contacted the Lenin District Prosecutor's Office with a statement that a certain man promised to deliver him an electric car of the "Kernan" brand. For this, he handed over $25,000, but ultimately was deceived.

24.02.2026, 11:59
Politics

The Minister of Energy announced an increase in the capacity of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to issues of industrial policy, transport, and energy, the head of the Ministry of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, reported a significant increase in the capacity of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station. Ibraev noted that four units of the station have been modernized under a financial assistance program from the Asian Development Bank.

24.02.2026, 11:56
Incidents

The State National Security Committee detained an operative from the Talas District Department of Internal Affairs for systematic extortion.

On February 24, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a police officer suspected of committing an official crime. According to the investigation, T.R.Z., a senior investigator of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Talas District Internal Affairs Department, systematically demanded money from a local resident. Otherwise, he threatened him with criminal consequences.

24.02.2026, 11:55
Iceland to Consider Kyrgyzstan's Invitation to Participate in the WIC This Year
Politics / Exclusive

Iceland to Consider Kyrgyzstan's Invitation to Participate in the WIC This Year

In Geneva, on February 23, 2026, during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, possible ways to deepen bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Iceland were discussed. The main focus was on

24.02.2026, 11:54
Tax officials seized counterfeit alcohol and beverages at retail outlets in Bishkek
Incidents

Tax officials seized counterfeit alcohol and beverages at retail outlets in Bishkek

In Bishkek, employees of the Tax Service conducted a raid during which cases of sale and storage of goods without excise stamps were identified. The press service of the agency reported this. In particular, at a retail outlet owned by LLC "Chongqing Hogo," inspectors discovered 160 units of Chinese-made alcoholic products lacking excise stamps. Furthermore, 405 liters of liquid with a characteristic alcoholic smell and 124 units of sweet beverages were seized. Similar violations were

24.02.2026, 11:54
Ernis Toltoev appointed as Deputy Mayor of Osh for Municipal Economy and Transport
Politics

Ernis Toltoev appointed as Deputy Mayor of Osh for Municipal Economy and Transport

Ernis Toltoev has been appointed as the Vice Mayor of Osh for municipal services and transport. This appointment was approved by the mayor of the southern capital, Janarbek Akayev. Photo of the Osh City Hall. Ernis Toltoev Ernis Toltoev replaces Sonunbek Junusbaev in this position, who previously handled these matters. The city administration reported that Toltoev will be responsible for managing public services, developing transport infrastructure, and coordinating urban projects.

24.02.2026, 11:50
Society

Educators are overwhelmed, children are running away. A raise in salaries at social institutions is being requested.

Nazgul Turdubekova, representing the public foundation "League of Child Rights Defenders," initiated a request to government agencies to reconsider working conditions and increase the salaries of social institution employees. She emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic faces a serious challenge in combating violence. Despite the existence of government programs and strategies, their implementation is impossible without qualified specialists who work in crisis centers, institutions that

24.02.2026, 11:50
Universities of Kyrgyzstan and Korea Sign Tripartite Agreement
Society

Universities of Kyrgyzstan and Korea Sign Tripartite Agreement

The agreement on international cooperation was signed by the Osh State Pedagogical University and the Bishkek Music Pedagogical Institute with two leading Korean universities — Dong-eui Institute of Technology and Kyungdong University. This was reported by the Ministry of Education. At the event, Nurzida Kasymova, head of the preschool education department, emphasized the importance of expanding partnerships in the field of preschool and initial vocational education. She proposed to develop

24.02.2026, 11:50
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, electronic money will become an inheritance

A draft law has been presented in the Kyrgyz Republic that introduces a procedure for the inheritance of electronic money at the legislative level. This document proposes amendments to a number of existing laws, which will allow electronic money to be considered as objects of civil rights, thereby simplifying their transfer to heirs. The project proposes the addition of a new provision to the Civil Code, according to which electronic money will be included in the composition of property. Thus,

24.02.2026, 11:48
In Bishkek, a "peddler" was detained: 40 packets of psychotropic substances seized
Incidents

In Bishkek, a "peddler" was detained: 40 packets of psychotropic substances seized

Police officers detained a young man in Bishkek suspected of distributing psychotropic substances using the "placer" method. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. The detention occurred on February 2, when local residents contacted service 102 to report a strange object found near the fence of a new building. An investigative operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate was called to the scene. Upon

24.02.2026, 11:47
Universities of Kyrgyzstan and Korea Launch Joint Educational Programs
Education / Exclusive

Universities of Kyrgyzstan and Korea Launch Joint Educational Programs

The Osh State Pedagogical University named after A. Myrsabekov, in collaboration with the Bishkek Music and Pedagogical Institute named after T. Ermatov, has signed an agreement on international cooperation with renowned Korean educational institutions - Dong-eui Institute of Technology and Kyungdong University. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the event, Nurzida Kasymova, head of the Department of Preschool Education

24.02.2026, 11:46
Society

In Bishkek, a book titled "The Word on the Military Valor of the Red Commander" was presented.

The book highlights the fates of patriots who served in the Red Army. On February 20, 2026, a presentation of the book "A Word on the Military Valor of the Red Commander," written by retired Colonel Mazalbek Kabaev, took place in Bishkek. The event was held in the assembly hall of the Academy of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) named after Lieutenant General A.K. Bakaev, coinciding with the birthday of Jumabek Asankulov, the former chairman of the KGB of the Kyrgyz SSR.

24.02.2026, 11:45
Mexican Authorities Deploy Thousands of Soldiers to Enhance Security After Wave of Violence Erupts Following the Death of Influential Drug Baron
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Mexican Authorities Deploy Thousands of Soldiers to Enhance Security After Wave of Violence Erupts Following the Death of Influential Drug Baron

After a recent outbreak of violence triggered by the death of a well-known drug lord, Mexico has intensified security measures by sending thousands of military personnel to the streets, according to the country's security minister. Defense Minister Ricardo Treviño reported that an additional 2,500 soldiers were dispatched to the western regions of the country on Monday, bringing the total number of deployed troops to around 9,500 since Sunday.

24.02.2026, 11:44
Incidents

In Bishkek, a "pickpocket" operating on bus No. 135 has been detained

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, a man suspected of a series of pickpocketing incidents was detained on February 24. As one of the victims of the crime recounted, on February 5, around 5:30 PM, she boarded bus No. 135 at the stop near the Osh market. When the woman reached Levanevsky Street, she noticed that her iPhone 16 Pro was missing.

24.02.2026, 11:42
A New Deputy Mayor Appointed in Osh
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A New Deputy Mayor Appointed in Osh

Ernis Toltoev has become the new deputy mayor for municipal services and transportation in Osh, according to a statement from the local administration's press service. This decision was signed by Mayor Janarbek Akayev. Previously, this position was held by Sonunbek Junusbaev.

24.02.2026, 11:40