Incidents

On the Bishkek—Manas Highway, an aluminum barrier pierced through a "Sonata" in a traffic accident.

An accident occurred on the highway connecting Bishkek with Manas Airport, resulting in injuries to foreigners. According to information provided by the press service of the UPSM, the incident happened on February 22, when a Hyundai Sonata was traveling along the Vasilievsky tract. At 05:35, the driver, H.K.A., born in 1997, lost control, and his car crashed into the dividing barrier. The aluminum barrier pierced the Sonata through and through.

22.02.2026, 12:45

Incidents

In Bishkek, a man deceitfully acquired 10 electric cars and fled.

The total damage amounted to 260 thousand dollars Citizen U.L. contacted the police requesting action against S.N. This was confirmed by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District. According to the applicant, from February to June 2025, on Isakeeva Street in Bishkek, S.N., having gained trust, deceitfully took possession of 10 electric vehicles. He promised to return the money and sell the cars, but so far neither the cars nor the money have been returned, and

22.02.2026, 12:40

Society

The Russian government proposes to deport migrant children after they turn 18 from Russia.

The Government of the Russian Federation has initiated a bill according to which the children of labor migrants will be required to leave the country upon reaching the age of 18. This project has been presented to the State Duma and published in the official database. According to the proposal, deputies will also discuss the introduction of a ban on issuing patents to migrants with low income. Under the new initiative, foreign citizens will either have to leave Russia or obtain a work patent

22.02.2026, 12:40

Exclusive

By the end of 2025, there were 162 renewable energy power plants operating in Kazakhstan.

- According to the annual report of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on budget execution, by the end of 2025, there were 162 power plants operating in Kazakhstan that are focused on renewable energy sources. This list includes facilities with a capacity of over 100 kilowatts. Their total installed capacity is 3537 MW, including:

22.02.2026, 12:34

Education

In the hospital, they visited a 69-year-old teacher who was injured in an attack by a student

A meeting took place in the hospital between Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva with Bolatkhan Karibzhanov, who was injured as a result of an attack by a student. According to the press service of the mayor's office, during the visit, the officials inquired about the teacher's health, expressed their support, and wished him a speedy recovery.

22.02.2026, 12:31

Society

The Kyrgyzstan Football Championship 2026 starts on March 1

According to information from the KPL press service, this season 16 teams will compete for the championship title, which is two more than last year. The increase in the number of participants and the expansion of club geography is expected to raise the level of competition and the overall standard of the tournament. Recall that in the 2025 season, when the league was called the Kyrgyz Premier League, 14 teams participated in the competition, and the championship title was won by

22.02.2026, 12:29

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, over 15,000 houses and apartments were put into operation by the end of 2025.

- In 2025, the construction of 15,106 residential units was completed, with a total area of 1,819.9 thousand square meters. This is a 27% increase compared to 2024, according to statistical data. During the reporting period, 166.2 billion soms were allocated for housing construction, which is 1.9 times higher than the investment level in 2024. The share of funds used for residential construction accounted for 44.4% of the total investment volume, while in January-December 2024, this figure was

22.02.2026, 12:28

Incidents

In Bishkek, a residential building is on fire in the VIP village "Bravo". Video

In the October district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a fire in a residential building located on Balik-Kumar Street in the VIP village "Bravo." This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary information, a signal about the fire was received by rescuers, after which at 11:46 two units from the fire and rescue department No. 5, located in the October district, were dispatched to extinguish the fire.

22.02.2026, 12:16

Society

The Mayor of Bishkek and the Minister of Education visited the injured teacher of School No. 83

During the visit to Bolatkhan Karibzhanov, who was a victim of student aggression, the mayor and the minister expressed their support and wished him a speedy recovery upon learning about his health condition. During the meeting, measures aimed at preventing such incidents in the future were also discussed. In particular, a decision was made to hold a meeting with parents, with the goal of reducing the level of aggression among students and preventing incidents.

22.02.2026, 12:05

Society

The injured teacher of school No. 83 was visited by the mayor of the capital and the Minister of Education.

The teacher received support and best wishes for a speedy recovery In the hospital, the teacher of school No. 83, Bolatkhan Karibzhanov, who became a victim of an attack by a student, was visited by the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, and the minister of education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office.

22.02.2026, 12:03

Incidents

In Thailand, 72 Tigers Have Died in Reserves Due to a Cat Virus Outbreak

As a result of a virus outbreak among cats in tourist parks in Chiang Mai province, located in northern Thailand, 72 tigers have died. This was reported by The Independent. Photo The Independent According to the information, most of the tiger deaths were recorded in private reserves, where visitors have the opportunity to interact closely with the animals. Preliminary tests showed that the deceased predators had feline distemper. The head of Thailand's Department of Livestock, Somchuan

22.02.2026, 12:00

World

Trump raised global import tariffs to 15%

On February 21, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to increase import tariffs to 15%. According to him, this decision is aimed at protecting the country's economy. Trump noted that this decision was a consequence of an analysis of the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which had previously deemed the imposed tariffs illegal.

22.02.2026, 11:39

Exclusive

The expert explained why terminating an employee by "mutual agreement" is better than "voluntary resignation."

Tax lawyer Kanybek Cherikov held a discussion on the "Aysalyk" platform, featuring labor law expert Eldar Tajibaev. The topic of conversation was termination under Article 41 of the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which, according to the participants, may reduce the likelihood of labor disputes. Eldar Tajibaev noted that most cases reviewed by the inspection end in favor of employees, and in courts, the effectiveness of decisions in favor of employees reaches 70%. He also pointed

22.02.2026, 11:24

Incidents

Tigers in Thailand Die from Unknown Virus

A tragedy has occurred in northern Thailand: within a short period, 72 tigers held in captivity died due to an aggressive infection. The country's authorities are urgently taking measures, conducting disinfection of the enclosures and preparing vaccinations for the surviving individuals to stop the spread of the disease.

22.02.2026, 11:21

Incidents

A fire broke out in the VIP village Bravo

According to eyewitness reports, the fire occurred in a two-story building on February 22 in the Oktyabrsky district, on Balik-Kumar Street. The emergency service reported that the fire alarm was received at 11:46, after which two fire crews from the Oktyabrsky district emergency management department No. 5 were dispatched to the scene.

22.02.2026, 11:16

Society

The winners of the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival have been announced

Results have been announced at the international film festival Berlinale-2026. The main prize, the "Golden Bear," was awarded to the film "Yellow Letters," created by German director of Turkish descent Ilker Catak. The film "Rescue" by Turkish director Emin Alper won the Grand Jury Prize. Additionally, a special mention was given to the work "Queen of the Sea" by American Lance Hammer. The "Silver Bear" for Best Performance by an Actor was

22.02.2026, 11:12

Society / Exclusive

A Celebration for Children with Pediatric Oncology in Honor of Maslenitsa

A celebration was held in Bishkek organized by the charity fund Help the Children-SKD, during which the event "Pancake - a symbol of the Sun!" took place, timed to coincide with Maslenitsa week. According to the organizers, this event was aimed at supporting children undergoing treatment in the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. The president of the fund, Elena Koneva, emphasized that the pancake symbolizes the sun, which represents warmth,

22.02.2026, 11:10

Exclusive

The EAEU has approved a plan for the implementation of the declaration on the development of the union until 2030 and 2045, - Ministry of Economic Development

- At the end of 2023, the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union signed a declaration regarding the prospects for further development until 2030 and 2045. This was reported in a radio broadcast by Kaniyet Nasiridinov, head of the integration development sector of the EAEU coordination management. In December of last year, the deputy prime ministers of the member states of the EEC Council approved a plan for the implementation of this declaration. This document includes 345

22.02.2026, 11:07

Politics

China is developing next-generation nuclear weapons - CNN

According to information published by CNN, China is actively developing a new generation of nuclear arsenal, and at least one secret test has already taken place in recent years, indicating a large-scale modernization of its nuclear capabilities. The source confirms that this test was part of an overall transformation process. The article notes that investments in nuclear technologies are bringing China closer to the level of Russia and the United States, providing it with capabilities that

22.02.2026, 11:07

Incidents

Man Posed as Son of Security Forces Chief and Defrauded Money: He Has Been Detained

In Bishkek, a suspect in fraud has been detained who posed as the son of a high-ranking official in the security services. This was reported by the October District Internal Affairs Department. According to the press service, a citizen named M.I. filed a complaint. He reported that I.U. presented himself as the son of one of the leaders of the security agencies and promised to help him get his money back. For this "service," the fraudster demanded 20,500 soms, after which he went

22.02.2026, 10:50

Society

Gifts for February 23rd. Spoiler: socks are in the lead.

In anticipation of the holiday on February 23, the well-known resource 24.kg conducted a survey among the residents of Bishkek, asking a simple question: “What do you plan to give on Defender of the Fatherland Day?” The results of the survey turned out to be quite expected.

22.02.2026, 10:49

Society / Exclusive

A charity event for children in the oncology department of the National Center for Oncology and Medical Radiology took place in Bishkek in honor of the Maslenitsa holiday.

In Bishkek, the event "Pancake - a Symbol of the Sun!" was held, organized by the charity fund Help the Children-SKD in honor of Maslenitsa. According to the organizers, this event was aimed at providing support to children undergoing treatment in the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. The president of the fund, Elena Koneva, emphasized that the pancake symbolizes the sun, warmth, generosity, and hope. According to her, maintaining the spirit of

22.02.2026, 10:42

Politics

Bakyt Baketaev: They shine as if they are airport spotlights, not car headlights

Bakyt Baketaev, a well-known political scientist, expressed dissatisfaction with the state of lighting on domestic roads. With extensive driving experience, he claims that uncontrolled lighting and loud horns turn nighttime driving into a real disaster. In his opinion, such conditions can no longer be tolerated.

22.02.2026, 10:33

Society

Fire at the NIIGSiTO in Bishkek. The institute returns to the main building.

The Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation is completing the restoration of its building, which was damaged by fire. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. As the director of the institute, Jalil Sheishenov, stated, the repairs are nearing completion, and within the next ten days, the team plans to return to their home premises. Related Events Fire at the Cardiology Institute: Patients Evacuated, There Are Injuries

22.02.2026, 10:22