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Incidents

The nephrologist from NCOD, detained for treatment, has been placed under house arrest.

The nephrologist N.B., who was detained in connection with a failed treatment that led to the amputation of a teenager's leg, is now under house arrest awaiting an investigation. This information was confirmed on February 20 by the lawyer of the detained, Evgenia Krapivina. The detention occurred on February 18, when N.B. was arrested at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, in October

20.02.2026, 14:00
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in livestock fraud has been detained

On February 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a fraud case in Bishkek. The incident began on February 4, when one of the residents of the capital approached the police. He reported that on January 17, he sold 8 sheep for a total of 134,000 soms. The buyer made an initial payment of 60,000 soms, promising to transfer the remaining amount within two hours, but failed to keep his promise.

20.02.2026, 13:57
Lifestyle

Life in the Regions: Bektur Junushaliev Cleared Stones from the Ground at the Foot of the Mountains and Established a Garden that Attracted Visitors from Japan and China

In the Panfilov district of the Chui region, farmer Bektur Junushaliev, who won the title of champion for apple harvest at the republican forum, is actively developing tourism activities in his village located at the foot of the mountains. Currently, the forum "Agrodialog - 2026" is taking place in the republic, where 46-year-old Junushaliev from the village of Chaldybar presented his experience and proposals for improving the tourism sector.

20.02.2026, 13:55
Kyrgyzstan: The Gap by Parallels. An Analysis of the "North-South" Phenomenon and Scenarios for Overcoming It
Analytics

Kyrgyzstan: The Gap by Parallels. An Analysis of the "North-South" Phenomenon and Scenarios for Overcoming It

This problem is a result of institutional shortcomings and geographical segmentation. Historians argue that the split between the north and south of Kyrgyzstan began to form only during the Soviet period. In the past, Kyrgyz people were not divided into southerners and northerners, as they were part of various states, such as the Kokand Khanate, the Bukhara Emirate, and the Russian and Chinese empires. With the establishment of a unified Kyrgyzstan in the form of the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous

20.02.2026, 13:54
Sports

Gulzhigit Alykulov scored 4 goals in friendly matches in Belarus

Midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national football team Gulzhigit Alykulov successfully debuted for his new club in the Belarusian championship. During the winter transfer window, he signed a contract with Minsk's Dynamo, which competes in the Belarusian Premier League.

20.02.2026, 13:54
The Resilience of Power - A Question of Strategic Development for Kyrgyzstan and the Greater Eurasian Space
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The Resilience of Power - A Question of Strategic Development for Kyrgyzstan and the Greater Eurasian Space

The question of power stability in Kyrgyzstan is crucial for the strategic development not only of this country but also of the entire Eurasian space. The resilience of the political system and trust in the authorities play an important role in strengthening cooperation between states. Economic growth in partner countries and infrastructure development directly depend on the stability of the authorities, which creates conditions for forming strong interconnections based on respect and trust.

20.02.2026, 13:53
Incidents

Former head of the investigation department of the GKNB in Chui region suspected of corruption

On February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek decided to place the former head of the investigative department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the Chui region in custody. Confirmation of this information was received on February 20 from the court's press service, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." B.B.I. has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department until April 15 of this year.

20.02.2026, 13:53
Society

A modern cultural center for youth may be built in the city of Manas.

In Manas, there is a plan to build a modern cultural center for youth initiatives. This was announced by Kubanychbek Imanaliev, the deputy mayor of the city. According to Imanaliev, the preparation of the land plot is currently underway, after which the project will be submitted for consideration to the Cabinet of Ministers. "After the completion of the new administrative building last year, we relocated the city education department to new premises, and the music school was placed in

20.02.2026, 13:51
A group of fake police officers was detained in Bishkek
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A group of fake police officers was detained in Bishkek

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports the cessation of activities of a group of individuals who posed as police officers. As a result of operational-search activities conducted by the employees of the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the illegal activities of a group of people acting under the guise of police officers in Bishkek were stopped. During the investigation, it was revealed that these individuals, under the pretext of checks

20.02.2026, 13:48
Incidents

4.7 kg of hashish, 2 grenades, and 242,000 soms: Drug crime group activity halted in Osh

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, have halted the activities of an organized crime group in Osh that was involved in the distribution of significant quantities of drugs of Afghan origin. According to the information from the ministry's press service, a search was conducted in a Daewoo Nexia vehicle owned by citizen S. O. B., born in 1995. During the inspection, 101 grams of hashish were discovered and seized, along with

20.02.2026, 13:45
Society

Registration for the nationwide testing has begun

The Ministry of Education has announced the start of online registration for participation in the nationwide testing, which will last until April 2. Registration began on February 17 on the website of the Assessment and Training Center testing.kg. This year's graduates can register through the mobile application "E-Kundoluk," while those who graduated earlier must use the unified identification system "Tunduk" on the platform testing.kg.

20.02.2026, 13:44
The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with the implementation of solar energy projects in Issyk-Kul
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The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with the implementation of solar energy projects in Issyk-Kul

On February 20, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made a working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, where he got acquainted with the implementation of several key projects in the field of renewable energy, reports the government press service. The first stop of the visit was the village of Toru-Aigyr in the Issyk-Kul district, where Kasymaliev studied the solar power plant project being carried out by the company OshOO "Bishkek Solar". He

20.02.2026, 13:41
Society

The opening of a new transport control point on the North-South road will be expedited

At the hardware meeting held on February 19, the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talantbek Soltobaev, instructed to begin the construction of a new transport control point. It will be located on the northern side of the "Aral" point in the Jumgal district. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the KR. According to the information from the ministry, this point will contribute to enhancing road safety

20.02.2026, 13:39
Incidents

77-year-old Bishkek resident transferred 850,000 soms to scammers posing as law enforcement. Suspect detained.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, a suspect in fraudulent activities was detained on February 20. A report to the police was received on December 12, 2025, from a 77-year-old woman who stated that she had fallen victim to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers. She transferred 850,000 soms to them.

20.02.2026, 13:38
In Kyrgyzstan, a geoinformation system for accounting and monitoring of anthrax outbreaks is being created — GIS "SUMO"
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In Kyrgyzstan, a geoinformation system for accounting and monitoring of anthrax outbreaks is being created — GIS "SUMO"

The system is being developed by the state institution "AgroSmart," which is also under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The GIS "SUMO" is a modern web application that provides a unified geoinformation tool for visualizing, accounting, monitoring, and analyzing data on the veterinary and sanitary condition of the country. The project includes the following activities:

20.02.2026, 13:37
Incidents

The guy introduced himself as the son of one of the police chiefs and deceived the applicant.

On February 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A citizen approached law enforcement with a request to intervene in a situation involving a young man who claimed to be the son of a high-ranking police officer. In exchange for 20,000 soms, he promised to help recover lost money, but ultimately only provided deception.

20.02.2026, 13:35
Economy

The EEC Named the Conditions for Business Participation in Subsidized Projects of the EAEU Agro-Industrial Complex

In the near future, businesses from the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be able to count on financial support for cooperative projects in the agro-industrial complex (AIC). This was announced by Naira Karapetyan, director of the Department of Agro-Industrial Policy of the EEC. The corresponding directive was adopted by the governments of the EAEU countries at the end of 2025.

20.02.2026, 13:33
The competition "Journey to the World of Jomoktor" took place in Bishkek - results
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The competition "Journey to the World of Jomoktor" took place in Bishkek - results

The city competition titled "Journey to the World of Jomoktor" was held in Bishkek, organized by the city administration. The event took place at School No. 115 and aimed to promote reading, preserve cultural heritage, and develop the creative abilities of students from general education institutions in the city. Eleven teams participated in the competition, representing the winners of the district stages. The participants demonstrated a high level of preparation, artistry, and deep

20.02.2026, 13:28