Bishkek February 16, Monday The temperature at night will be +2…+4 °C, with variable cloudiness expected. During the day, the temperature will rise to +15…+17 °C, sunny with some clouds.
- In 2026, OJSC "Chakan HPP" plans to transition to more powerful charging stations. This was announced on the radio by Aalyaydar Slem uulu, the head of the company's project implementation department. He noted that in 2025, the installation of 10 charging stations was completed, each with a capacity of 80 kW. These devices are classified as fast-charging stations.
- On the air of the radio, the Deputy General Director of OJSC "Chakan HPP," Kanat Askeev, spoke about the current tariff for charging electric vehicles. “We have set the tariff at 13.5 soms. Information about the cost of electricity at various charging stations can easily be found in mobile applications — this is open information,” he noted.
According to reports, the bank's press service clarified that the cancellation of plans is related to a revision of its international strategy. "Freedom Bank is currently not planning to open a subsidiary bank in Kyrgyzstan as part of the update of its international strategy. However, the bank continues to explore opportunities in this market in the context of the region's long-term development," the company noted. At present, the bank is focused on exploring other foreign
As a result of operational and preventive measures conducted in Bishkek, police officers checked nightclubs and computer establishments for illegal drug trafficking. These checks were initiated based on received operational information. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, information about the alleged distribution of drugs was recorded in the logbook, which became the basis for initiating a preliminary investigation.
Photo from the internet. Hideki Sato Hideki Sato, a significant figure in the history of Sega, passed away at the age of 77 in Japan. This was reported by Kotaku. The causes of his death have not been disclosed. Starting his career at Sega in 1971, Sato spent over five decades at the company, influencing the development of hardware and the creation of home gaming systems.
- In its report, the Ministry of Finance predicts that in 2026, the republican budget will increase by 67.0 billion soms due to dividends and profits. This information is contained in a document where the ministry shares the key indicators of the new budget. The majority of non-tax revenues in the budget (55.5%) will be formed precisely from these receipts. According to the classification of the Ministry of Finance, the category "Dividends and Profits" includes the following sources
Shayyrbubu Mambetkadyrova, a pediatrician from the At-Bashinsky District Hospital, shared important information about the causes of decreased immunity in children, as well as ways to strengthen it using natural methods. As the doctor explains, children who receive a balanced and varied diet and adhere to a daily routine usually have strong immunity. However, in some cases, their bodies may weaken, leading to frequent illnesses.
Uzbekistan's special services have halted the activities of an international drug network that was supplying drugs from Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by Podrobno.uz, citing data from law enforcement agencies. The operation was carried out by employees of the Operational-Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan in collaboration with the State Security Service and the Customs Committee. According to the investigation materials, the smuggling
In the Olympic Village of the 2026 Winter Games, taking place in Milan-Cortina, the first batch of free condoms was completely exhausted just three days after the start of the competitions. This was reported by international media, citing data from the organizers. According to the information provided, around 10,000 condoms were initially allocated for the athletes. After the supplies ran out, the organizers promised to quickly deliver a new batch.
The Sheraliev Children's Art School in the At-Bashinsky district has been demonstrating impressive success at the international level in recent years. The school's choreography teacher, Aida Aitmambetova, spoke with a Turmush correspondent about her students' achievements and preparations for upcoming international competitions.
At the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that his country's embassy in Kyiv had been subjected to three attacks by Russian military forces. In response to a question about whether he had discussed with the Russian president the strikes on energy facilities in Ukraine owned by Azerbaijani companies, Aliyev added that the attacks also affected the diplomatic mission.
According to information from the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, the police received reports of illegal gambling activities, which were registered. During the inspection, it was revealed that the organizer of the fights was a 35-year-old local resident with the initials S. I., who held them in his yard. At the event, according to law enforcement, there were more than 200 local residents and over 100 citizens from a neighboring country.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, in the fourth quarter of 2025, more than 35% of migrants were unable to pass the Russian language exam on their first attempt. From October to December 2025, 201,675 people took the Russian language exam as a foreign language, as well as exams on the history of Russia and the fundamentals of legislation. 87.9% of the participants successfully passed the exam, while 35.5%
As a result of the heavy rain that started at night, several cities in the Antalya province experienced flooding. Water flooded residential areas, shops, and orchards, and the level of the Dım River rose significantly. In a video that went viral online, two men on a roof are seen struggling to rescue a large dog that is being swept away by the current. They managed to save the animal after several minutes of effort.
Recently, a meeting was held in the At-Bashinsky district between local authorities and residents of the village. During the discussion, one of the participants, Temirbek Abdildaev, urged the new akim to pay attention to the development of sports and to establish the processing of leather and wool in the region. Temirbek Abdildaev emphasized: “Dear leaders, welcome! Our district faces urgent issues regarding the processing of wool and leather, as well as the procurement of feed, which is linked
- A meeting took place in Moscow, attended by the Deputy Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Inna Svyatenko, the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS Dmitry Kobitsky, and the General Director of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives Svetlana Chupsheva. The agenda focused on the development of the creative economy in the Commonwealth countries, covering areas such as: cinema, design, light industry, folk arts and crafts, education,
In the Kochkorsky district, in the rural administration of Kum-Dobo, there is a village called Buguchu. Our correspondent from Turmush decided to uncover the story behind this unusual name. Farmer Bolot Asanbekov, a local resident, shared his version of the village's name origin. He spoke about his grandfather, Alban uulu Sydyke, who was born in 1890 and was a well-known falconer with an eagle and two taigans. Sydyke often shared stories about his lineage and the significance of place
- In his interview, the head of the project implementation department of OJSC "Chakan HPP," Aalyaydar Slem uulu, noted that in recent years there has been a significant increase in interest in electric vehicles in Kyrgyzstan, which aligns with the global trend of rising production. According to him, on a global scale, the production volumes of electric vehicles have increased by 2-3 times, and this trend is also noticeable in the republic.
The video of the operation published by the agency notes that the detention took place without any incidents. According to the agency, the vessel was attempting to bypass the quarantine imposed by President Trump and hoped to evade capture. "We tracked its route from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, shortening the distance and stopping it," the statement said.
Photo from the internet. Scandal in South Korea: “importing virgins” as a solution to low birth rates A political scandal in South Korea arose from a statement by Kim Hee-soo, the head of Jindo County (South Jeolla Province). He suggested addressing demographic issues by attracting “virgins” from Vietnam and Sri Lanka. During a public discussion on migration and the declining population in rural areas, the official expressed the idea that an influx of young unmarried women from abroad could
February 16. Concert by Basta (Russia) At this meeting with the artist, who has held a significant place in Russian-speaking hip-hop for 25 years, hits such as "Samsara," "Mama," "Graduation," and "It's Worth More Than Money" will be performed. Nomad Arena, 20:00. February 16. Candle Fire Concert The Bravo Orchestra from Uzbekistan, which has already won the hearts of audiences in various corners of the world, will present a program including
Today in Bishkek, a memorial rally was held at the monument to internationalist soldiers, dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. This information was provided by the press service of the city administration. According to reports, the event began with the laying of flowers at the monument. To the melody of "The Voice of the Lonely Woman," participants honored the memory of the fallen soldiers with a moment of silence. Then a metronome
Rumors about the detention of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Shairbek Tashiev, are actively spreading in the Kyrgyz segment of social networks. In response, the parliament confirmed that it has not received any official documents from the Attorney General regarding the arrest. According to information provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, no materials concerning the deputy have been recorded in the Jogorku Kenesh.