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Resident of Nookat Nurlan Karabaev reported that he was deceived by acquaintances of his mother regarding a land plot and appealed to the authorities for help.

A resident of the village of On-Eki-Bel in the Kök-Jar ayil district of the Nookat region, Nurlan Karabaev, reported that his stepmother is deceiving him and is not returning the documents for the land plot he purchased. He made this statement yesterday, February 20, at an on-site press conference held in the mentioned village. According to him, in 2014, when his mother was alive, a verbal agreement was reached with his stepmother, and a receipt was drawn up, after which he purchased the plot

21.02.2026, 17:08
The Ministry of Emergency Situations celebrated the native language day in the format of "Sarmerden"
Society

The Ministry of Emergency Situations celebrated the native language day in the format of "Sarmerden"

The event is dedicated to the International Mother Language Day, which is celebrated on February 21. As part of the celebration of International Mother Language Day, which is observed on February 21, a festival called "Sarmerden" took place at the Ministry of Emergency Situations, gathering youth with creative talents. The press service of the ministry reported on this event.

21.02.2026, 17:05
World

Scientists: Reading and Learning Languages Reduce the Risk of Dementia

As part of a study involving 1,939 participants with an average age of around 80 years, researchers observed the participants' conditions for nearly eight years. The assessment was based on the criterion of cognitive enrichment, reflecting the level of engagement in mental activities throughout life. As noted by neuropsychologist Andrea Zammitt, the study covered the entire life course of the participants, from childhood to old age, including various environmental factors and activities

21.02.2026, 17:04
Society

In the city of Manas, 30 minors were identified during a nighttime raid.

A raid called "Teenager - Night" was conducted in Manas, aimed at identifying minors who are on the streets without adult supervision at night. According to information provided by the city administration, employees from various city institutions participated in the event, including the Department of Social Development, the Juvenile Inspection, as well as representatives from the Department for the Protection of Family and Children.

21.02.2026, 17:00
Suspects Detained for Stealing a Kia K5 in Bishkek
Incidents

Suspects Detained for Stealing a Kia K5 in Bishkek

According to the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, on January 14, 2026, a citizen M. M. reported to the police about the theft of his white Kia K5 car. He stated that on January 11, unknown individuals stole his vehicle from a paint shop located on Almatinskaya Street. As a result, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 "Theft of a motor vehicle" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

21.02.2026, 16:59
Society

The FSIN responded to Rita Karasartova's statement regarding the violation of the rights of individuals held in pre-trial detention centers.

The State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) responded to the statement by Rita Karasartova, who filed a lawsuit against the leadership of the service and SIZO-1. On February 19, Karasartova announced on her social media page that she had filed a lawsuit, claiming that inmates are unable to communicate by phone with their relatives, although this is provided for by law. In response, GSIN stated that the facts presented by Karasartova do not correspond to reality. “Upon entering the pre-trial detention

21.02.2026, 16:47
In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs of houses
Incidents

In Bishkek, strong winds tore off roofs of houses

According to the Meteorological Service, wind speeds reached 15–20 meters per second This morning, strong winds were observed in Bishkek and the Chui region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. In the Lenin district of Bishkek, the roofing material was blown off a multi-story building on Moscow Street and landed on a neighboring building. Cases of roofs being torn off and trees falling were also recorded on Bakayev and Intergelpo streets. In the Kok-Zhar

21.02.2026, 16:42
The head of the cabinet checked on the progress of repairs at two major medical institutions in Bishkek
Politics

The head of the cabinet checked on the progress of repairs at two major medical institutions in Bishkek

Today, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the government, inspected the progress of major renovations at two large medical institutions in Bishkek. In particular, he visited the National Center of Cardiology and Therapy named after Mirrakhimov, as well as the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. Kasymaliev familiarized himself with the state of affairs at the sites, the pace of construction work, and the

21.02.2026, 16:32
Politics

Sadyr Japarov approved the updated national football development program

According to a report from the Kyrgyz Football Union, the decree on the new program was signed recently. The first version of this document was adopted in December 2024, and it has now been updated to reflect current data. The program focuses on creating conditions for mass participation in football, improving the professional training of players, and promoting a healthy lifestyle among youth.

21.02.2026, 16:29
The Ministry of Labor clarified the procedure for assigning maternity benefits.
Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Labor clarified the procedure for assigning maternity benefits.

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has provided clarifications on the process of granting maternity benefits. According to the information from the department, the following individuals are entitled to receive benefits: - women working under an employment contract; - individual entrepreneurs; - members of peasant (farm) households; - women registered as officially unemployed and entitled to unemployment benefits.

21.02.2026, 16:29
Economy

In 2025, the import of onions and garlic increased by 3.1 times

- In 2025, the import of onions and garlic increased by 3.1 times. This data is provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the information from the agency, from January to December 2025, the republic imported 24 thousand tons of onions and garlic, amounting to $6.5 million. This is significantly more than in 2024, when the volume of imports was only 7.9 thousand tons worth $1.8 million.

21.02.2026, 16:26
Society

In Moscow in 2025, 51 migrants were stripped of their Russian citizenship

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow has summarized the results of 2025 in the field of migration control. According to the information, the capital's law enforcement agencies regularly implement measures to strengthen law and order in the migration sphere. This includes monitoring migration flows, combating illegal migration, and identifying offenses among foreign citizens and stateless persons. Special attention is paid to individuals whose

21.02.2026, 16:22
Incidents

In Bishkek, a pensioner transferred 850,000 soms to scammers. A suspect has been detained.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a suspect in a fraud case has been detained, as a result of which a 76-year-old woman suffered losses amounting to 850,000 soms. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 12, 2025, the pensioner, known as M. O., contacted the police. She reported that strangers, posing as law enforcement officers, managed to gain her trust and deceitfully appropriated her

21.02.2026, 16:22
Sports

Czech Republic announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Italy

The Czech Republic has decided not to participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, which will take place in Italy. According to Novinky, this decision is related to the lifting of restrictions for Russian athletes. In a statement from the press service of the Czech Paralympic Committee, it is noted: “Our athletes will not be present at the opening of the Games in Verona. We will not have flag bearers in Cortina d'Ampezzo, and the addresses of our athletes, planned to be

21.02.2026, 16:21
Speech Therapy and ABA Therapy Help Launch Speech in Children with Autism – Specialist
Health / Exclusive

Speech Therapy and ABA Therapy Help Launch Speech in Children with Autism – Specialist

In her work with children who have speech disorders, practicing speech therapist-defectologist Sezim Namazbekova shared her experience of the interaction between logopedics and ABA therapy. According to her, she works not only with children with autism but also with all those who have speech problems. However, the main group consists of children who, at the age of 5-6, lack sounds and syllables, despite having the ability to imitate and understand speech. Namazbekova described how logopedics,

21.02.2026, 16:14
Health

The Head of the Cabinet instructed to complete repairs at the National Cardiology Center within 3 months, and at the Heart Surgery Research Institute by March 1.

The Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov, as well as the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, to check on the progress of the major renovations in these institutions. On February 21, the press service of the Cabinet reported that construction and repair work at the National Center for Cardiology is nearing completion. Including both the outpatient clinic and the

21.02.2026, 16:10
Economy

Kyrgyzstan's Exports to Russia Decreased by 43.3% in 2025

In 2025, the volume of exports of Kyrgyz goods to Russia decreased by 43.3% compared to the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. The total value of supplies to Russia amounted to $653.2 million, which is nearly $500 million less than in 2024, and is the lowest figure since 2021.

21.02.2026, 16:08
Slovakia threatened Ukraine with halting emergency electricity supplies
World

Slovakia threatened Ukraine with halting emergency electricity supplies

In his statement, Fico noted that a decision to halt supplies could be made as early as Monday. He emphasized: "If Volodymyr Zelensky does not restore oil transit to Slovakia on that day, I will be forced to contact the relevant Slovak companies with a request to stop emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine." These words came against the backdrop of ongoing disagreements between the two countries regarding oil transit and energy cooperation issues.

21.02.2026, 16:03
The Muftiate of the Kyrgyz Republic will be assisted by the State Committee for National Security in raising the religious literacy of university students.
Society

The Muftiate of the Kyrgyz Republic will be assisted by the State Committee for National Security in raising the religious literacy of university students.

In order to prevent citizens from being involved in the activities of extremist groups, the GKNB, together with the National Agency for Religious Affairs and the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, has launched preventive initiatives in educational institutions. This was reported by the press center of the special services. According to the data, a low level of knowledge about traditional Islam leads to the involvement of people in the ideologies of various banned religious

21.02.2026, 15:59
Exclusive

Illegal employment can cost employers hundreds of thousands of soms, - labor law expert

- On the "Aysalyk" platform, tax lawyer Kanybek Cherikov held a discussion with labor law expert Eldar Tajibaev about issues related to informal employment. As Tajibaev noted, his practice often encounters cases where an employee actually performs their duties without an official employment contract. In such situations, income tax is not withheld, and insurance contributions to the Social Fund are not paid, leaving the employee without any formal registration. This scheme represents

21.02.2026, 15:58
Sports

The Taekwondo Cup of Kyrgyzstan Kicks Off in Bishkek

The ITF Taekwondo Federation reports that the Kyrgyzstan Cup for this sport will take place in Bishkek on February 21 and 22. The tournament is expected to feature the best athletes from the country, as well as representatives from other countries, both near and far abroad.

21.02.2026, 15:47
Society

A flowerbed with snowdrops was found in Kara-Balta

In Kara-Balta, residents are enjoying the unexpected beauty that has appeared in a flowerbed of snowdrops. This information was conveyed to Turmush correspondent by nature enthusiast Nikolai Radchenko. The unusual flowerbed is located on the grounds of the "Manas" sports complex.

21.02.2026, 15:39
Exclusive

In December, Kyrgyzstan's trade with EAEU countries increased by 8.5%

According to the National Statistical Committee, in December 2025, the trade volume of Kyrgyzstan with the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 8.5% compared to the same period in 2024. In the last month of the year, foreign economic activity with the union members amounted to $683.4 million, which is over $50 million more than in December of the previous year.

21.02.2026, 15:39