As part of a preventive operation called "Den-Butterfly," checks are ongoing in Bishkek at locations where intimate services may be provided, reported the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. Police officers are monitoring saunas, hotels, and rented apartments that may be involved in illegal activities.
On February 16, 2026, the issue of road quality was discussed on the radio, raised by former Minister of Transport and expert Jamshitbek Kalilov. He pointed out the need for a systematic inspection of the work done in road construction. In response to this statement, the First Deputy Minister of Transport Beknazar Bazaraliev emphasized that quality control is one of the main tasks in the construction of roads. “The budget allocates funds for financing quality inspections of road construction.
Recently, a video appeared on the internet in which Aibek Tashmatov, the director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, participates in a ceremonial event. During this event, he expresses gratitude to Kamchy Kolbaev. In the recording, Tashmatov is seen presenting Kamchy Kolbaev with a national headwear – a tebetey – on behalf of the team.
In Tajikistan, there is a decrease in the number of crimes related to terrorism and extremism. This was announced on February 15 at a press conference held by Habibullo Vohidzoda. He reported that by the end of 2025, the number of such offenses had decreased by more than 23%, amounting to 314 cases compared to the previous year. The Attorney General noted that achieving such results was made possible by the decree of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, which recommended not to
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an operational event named "Bandit" has begun. It is aimed at combating organized crime and searching for individuals hiding from justice. The press service of the city’s Main Internal Affairs Department confirmed this information. From February 13 to 25, operational and investigative units of the police are active in the republic. The main task is to identify and neutralize the activities of organized criminal groups, detain individuals evading
The widely circulated video about foot-and-mouth disease in messengers was not filmed in Kyrgyzstan, but in the Altai Krai of the Russian Federation. The veterinary service for livestock development, pastures, and feed reported to 24.kg that the claim that purchasing dairy products from local farmers is not recommended is not true. According to the agency, there have been no recorded cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the country, and the epizootic situation remains under control and stable. At
The University of California (UC) is witnessing a decline in interest in traditional computer sciences for the first time since the dot-com crash. Despite an overall increase in the number of applicants in the U.S., there is a mass migration of students from information technology faculties to new fields related to artificial intelligence (AI). Faced with this unexpected trend, American universities are noting an exodus of students from computer science departments. According to the University
The ASA MMA organization has published a list of the five best fighters representing Kyrgyzstan. This ranking includes outstanding fighters. Among the highlighted fighters is Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov, who became the first champion in the league's history for Kyrgyzstan. The list also features Alimardan Abdykaarov, Altynbek Mamashov, Edil Esengulov, and Azatbek Kochorov. ASA (Absolute Championship Akhmat) is a Russian promotional company engaged in organizing mixed martial arts (MMA),
The figure skater became the Olympic champion at the Winter Games in Milan Mikhail Shaidurov, a renowned Kazakhstani figure skater, won the first gold medal for his country at the Olympic Games. This event is significant as it has been 32 years since Kazakhstan last won gold, as reported by ZTB.KZ.
On the morning of February 16, a tragedy occurred in Bishkek — a pedestrian was killed as a result of a traffic accident. This information was provided by the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Department. According to preliminary data, a 33-year-old driver of a KIA K5 vehicle, traveling north on Tynalieva Street, struck a 19-year-old girl named F.A. who was crossing the street from east to west while making a left turn.
On the Bishkek — Kara-Balta highway in the village of Kozhomkul (formerly Voenno-Antonovka), located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a traffic accident occurred involving a truck and a passenger car of the brand "Honda Stepwgn". According to eyewitness accounts, the incident took place on February 14 at around 13:25.
From December 7 to 8, the international informatics olympiad INFO1CUP was held online with video monitoring in Romania. According to the Ministry of Education, 189 school students from 16 countries participated in this prestigious event, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Serbia, Syria, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan. The Kyrgyzstan team consisted of 8 students, and as a result of the competition,
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree appointing Talantbek Osmonbekovich Soltobaev as the acting Minister of Transport and Communications. In addition, Soltobaev's candidacy will be submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh for final approval as Minister of Transport and Communications.
In the Issyk-Kul region, specifically in the Tyup District, law enforcement officers conducted searches in the homes of residents as part of a criminal case opened under Article 267 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, according to information provided by the district internal affairs department. During the searches in the village of Ken-Suu, parts of a firearm of the brand "Gek," a sawed-off Izh-28 hunting rifle, and ammunition of various calibers were found in the
In Bishkek, work will continue on the repair of streets that were not completed in 2025. This was reported by Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". He noted that among the planned works are the southern side of Deng Xiaoping Avenue, the section of Leo Tolstoy Street from Termechikova to Timur Frunze, as well as the road on Bakayev Street from Leo Tolstoy to Bokonbaev.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented a draft law for public discussion, proposing amendments to several existing legislative acts concerning the regulation of hookah establishments. According to reports, the aim of this document is to improve the legal framework in this area, legalize hookah bars, reduce corruption, and create additional revenue for the budget, while also caring for the health of citizens. This project was developed in accordance with the instruction of the
Information about the exchange rates was collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The information presented in this material is current as of the time of publication. The indicated rates refer to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. To obtain the official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and information about exchange rates in
At the Open Masters Games 2026, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyrgyz athlete Asel Sharbekova won a silver and a bronze medal in archery. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Photo by the media. Asel Sharbekova won medals in archery at the Open Masters Games 2026 The athlete, competing under the guidance of coach Kylchbek Nurmanbetov, took second place in the over 30 category and third place in the 40+ category. The Open Masters Games is an international multi-sport
- The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved a draft agreement with the Federal Council of Switzerland regarding international road transport of passengers and goods. The order was signed on January 31, 2026. This agreement aims to simplify road transport between the two countries, as well as transit transport to and from third countries.
- As part of the execution of the instruction from the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, given on January 21, 2026, the Deputy Ministers of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Iskender Asylkulov and Benazir Nurlanova, organized an expanded meeting with participants from the sewing industry and relevant government structures. The purpose of the meeting was to address issues related to the development of the sewing industry and support for socially oriented sectors of the
From February 17 to 19, Kazakhstan will be under the influence of a cyclone, which will cause precipitation, icy conditions, and strong winds with snowstorms, according to "Kazhydromet." However, starting from February 18, an anticyclone will begin to move into the rear of the cyclone, leading to a decrease in precipitation in the northern regions of the country, while nighttime temperatures will drop to -18 to -23 degrees. At the same time, the southern parts of the country, under
In Kyrgyzstan, a public discussion has begun regarding a new draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic." This project proposes changes to laws concerning administrative-territorial units at the levels of cities and rural areas, as well as in the fields of local administration and local self-government. One of the key points is the proposal to change the name "Jalal-Abad" to "Manas" in Article 2 of the Law "On
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan Bekzat Almaz uulu became the champion of the international wrestling tournament held in Bishkek. The Super 4 Wrestling competition took place on February 13 at the "Zhashtyk" arena.
Traffic is not restricted According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, heavy snowfall is currently observed in the mountain passes of the country. In this regard, the ministry strongly recommends that drivers avoid driving into oncoming traffic, strictly follow traffic rules, and carry the necessary equipment for safe travel. The ministry's press service reports that "road maintenance enterprises are conducting round-the-clock monitoring of assigned sections and are