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Eighth Day of the Winter Olympics: Drama of the Swedes, Brazil's First Gold, and Stoltz's Record

At the Winter Olympic Games, which take place from February 6 to 22, the draw for eight sets of medals was held on February 14. The main events of the day included Lucas Braaten's victory in the giant slalom, a dramatic women's ski relay, and another gold medal for Jordan Stoltz. As part of the 2026 Olympic Games, medals were contested in cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, ski jumping, skeleton, speed skating, short track, and freestyle skiing.

15.02.2026, 14:38
Society

Monetary Bonuses and Certificates of Honor: How Veterans of Afghanistan Were Congratulated in the Ak-Talinsky District

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan was celebrated. On February 15, a military-cultural event dedicated to this date took place in the district. The organizers were the Ak-Tal district state administration, the chairman of the veterans' council, and the instructor of pre-conscription training at the Shukurbek Beishenaliev secondary school, Sharshembek Murzabekov. The celebration was attended by veterans,

15.02.2026, 14:37
Society

Our Abroad: Korea Through the Eyes of a Kyrgyz Woman: 24/7 Stores, Waste Sorting, and Student Life

Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyz citizens studying and living abroad. This time we will talk about 18-year-old Saykal Karybekova, who hails from the Osh region and is currently studying in Daegu (South Korea) at Kyungwoon University. Saykal, born in 2007, spent her childhood years in the Uzgen district. “I studied in the village of Myrza-Ake until the 9th grade, then completed my education in Bishkek in the 10th and 11th grades. Right now, I am in Daegu, where I am studying the

15.02.2026, 14:36
Incidents

A raid was conducted in several nightclubs in Bishkek to identify drugs.

Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital received information about possible activities related to the distribution of narcotic substances in several nightclubs and internet establishments. The press service of the city police reports that this incident has been recorded, and an investigative check is currently underway.

15.02.2026, 14:33
The Tourism Development Fund attracted $4.5 million in World Bank grants
Economy

The Tourism Development Fund attracted $4.5 million in World Bank grants

At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a report on achievements for the year 2025 was presented. In 2025, the Tourism Development Support Fund managed to recover 56.1 million soms from accounts receivable and attracted over $4.5 million in grants from the World Bank to implement new tourism projects in the Osh region.

15.02.2026, 14:18
The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation spoke about the offensive of the Russian army in February
World

The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation spoke about the offensive of the Russian army in February

Valery Gerasimov Since the beginning of February this year, 12 settlements have been brought under the control of Russian troops, reported the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation, Valery Gerasimov, who inspected the "Center" grouping. According to Gerasimov, units and military formations have liberated more than 200 square kilometers of territory, despite the harsh winter conditions. "In the course of two weeks in February, 12 settlements have been

15.02.2026, 14:16
Society

In the Moscow District, the memory of internationalist soldiers was honored on the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a memorial rally was held dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. This event commemorated the heroes of Afghanistan, as reported by the deputy akim of the district administration, Nazgul Mekeshova. The event took place at the monument to internationalist soldiers in the village of Belovodskoye, where annual honors are held for veterans of the Afghan war and a tribute is paid to the fallen. During the

15.02.2026, 14:12
The Russian Federation is ready to discuss the idea of temporary external governance in Ukraine under the auspices of the UN.
Politics

The Russian Federation is ready to discuss the idea of temporary external governance in Ukraine under the auspices of the UN.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin announced the country's readiness to discuss the possibility of introducing temporary external governance in Ukraine under the auspices of the United Nations, the agency reports. Photo TASS. Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Mikhail Galuzin According to Galuzin, this approach could ensure fair elections in Ukraine and facilitate the formation of an effective government with which a comprehensive peace treaty could be concluded.

15.02.2026, 14:09
Exclusive

In the Issyk-Kul region, 2000 reinforced concrete supports will be installed in 2026, - Issyk-Kul PES

- In 2026, as part of the upgrade of electrical networks in the Issyk-Kul region, more than 2000 old wooden poles will be replaced with reinforced concrete ones, as reported by the press service of the Issyk-Kul Electric Networks Enterprise. The wooden poles scheduled for replacement were installed in the 1960s and 70s and have long exceeded their allowable service life.

15.02.2026, 14:08
The Fake Campaign Against Tashiev Ended with the Fleeing of Provocateurs
Politics

The Fake Campaign Against Tashiev Ended with the Fleeing of Provocateurs

Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the president's press service, reported the existence of fake accounts that were spreading negative information about Kamchybek Tashiev, the former chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), and his associates. The information was published on his social media page.

15.02.2026, 13:54
Business on a Fairy Tale: The Experience of Lapland and the Journey of the Kyrgyz Yurt to a Global Brand
Society

Business on a Fairy Tale: The Experience of Lapland and the Journey of the Kyrgyz Yurt to a Global Brand

Photo by Kamchybek Zamirbekov. Kyrgyz yurt and the Northern Lights Finland has managed to turn the legend of Lapland into a thriving tourist industry, where every experience has its price. The Northern Lights, Santa Claus, reindeer, and huskies are not just symbols but a carefully thought-out business strategy. In an interview with 24.kg, Kamchybek Zamirbekov, the head of the company Ethno Yurts, spoke about how such a system functions and how Kyrgyzstan can benefit from its culture.

15.02.2026, 13:36
Economy

In the first 11 months of 2025, imports of fresh fruits from Iran decreased by 26%

- In the 11 months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan reduced its import of fresh fruits from Iran by 26%. These figures were presented by the National Statistical Committee. According to the information from the agency, from January to November, the country imported 2,000 tons of fresh fruits from Iran, amounting to $1.3 million. This is 26% less than in the same period of 2024, when 2,800 tons were purchased for $1.9 million.

15.02.2026, 13:35
Fake tickets were sold for years at the Louvre and Versailles - investigation
Society

Fake tickets were sold for years at the Louvre and Versailles - investigation

French police have uncovered a large-scale fraud network that has been selling fake tickets to the famous museums — the Louvre and Versailles — for many years. According to the investigation, the damage for the Louvre alone amounts to over 10 million euros, as reported by Le Parisien. During the operation, nine people were detained, including two Louvre employees and tour guides. Authorities seized 957,000 euros in cash, three cars, and several bank safes from the suspects. An additional

15.02.2026, 13:34
Economy

The Land Supervision Service returned 2780 sq.m of land to the state in Osh

- The Supreme Court has decided to return a plot of land measuring 2,780 square meters to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The basis for this decision was a lawsuit filed by the territorial administration responsible for the city of Osh and the Osh region.

15.02.2026, 13:16
World

The USA offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantees, Kyiv insists on 30-50 years

At a press conference, Vladimir Zelensky announced that Ukraine is already engaged in active negotiations for security guarantees with various international partners, including members of the U.S. Congress and business representatives. The president noted that the duration of the guarantees is critically important not only for the protection of the country but also for its economic recovery.

15.02.2026, 13:15
Winter Olympics. Kyrgyzstani Timur Shakirov took 62nd place in the giant slalom.
Sports

Winter Olympics. Kyrgyzstani Timur Shakirov took 62nd place in the giant slalom.

At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Kyrgyz skier Timur Shakirov took 62nd place in the giant slalom event. Photo from the archive. Kyrgyzstani Timur Shakirov finished 62nd at the Olympics in Italy In the competition, which concluded the day before, 81 athletes participated. In the first run, Timur recorded a time of 1 minute 29.52 seconds, which placed him in 67th position. In the second run, he improved his result, finishing in 1 minute 22.5 seconds and taking 63rd place. Thus, based on the

15.02.2026, 13:11
Society

In Bishkek, the "Kyrgyzfilm" film studio is being restored

During the inspection, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, along with Deputy Marat Tagaev, inspected the building of the film studio and the adjacent utility buildings. The Director of the Cinematography Department Talantbek Tolobekov and the head of "Kyrgyzfilm" Maksat Jumayev provided a report on the current state of work. As a result of the visit, Mambetaliev instructed the relevant services to ensure not only the quality but also the timely

15.02.2026, 13:05
Unique Rock Paintings Over 10,000 Years Old Found in Egypt
Society

Unique Rock Paintings Over 10,000 Years Old Found in Egypt

In South Sinai, archaeologists from Egypt made an impressive discovery: they uncovered a previously unknown monument of rock art, which is believed to be at least 10,000 years old. This information was published by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. This site is located on the Umm Arak plateau and includes hundreds of drawings, carved images, and inscriptions, spanning from the Neolithic era to early Islamic times. The sandstone rock formation stretches over 100 meters along the

15.02.2026, 13:02
A telephone conversation took place between Meder Abakirov and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Exclusive

A telephone conversation took place between Meder Abakirov and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

On February 13, a phone conversation took place between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meler Abakirov, and his Czech counterpart, Marie Chatardová. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that during the conversation, the importance of strengthening dialogue as a key element for the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation was emphasized. In this context, the parties confirmed their interest in organizing political

15.02.2026, 13:01
Politics

Orunbekov stated that a fake campaign is being waged against Tashiev

According to Orunbekov, the authorities are monitoring the activity of accounts spreading false information and consider it a deliberate provocation. “We are tracking the actions of fake profiles that are trying to discredit General Kamchybek Tashiev and his entourage. This is seen as a provocation aimed at artificially escalating the situation,” he emphasized.

15.02.2026, 12:58
Timur Shakirov took 62nd place in the giant slalom at the Olympics
Sports

Timur Shakirov took 62nd place in the giant slalom at the Olympics

At the competition held on February 14, Shakirov recorded a time of 1 minute 29.52 seconds in his first run, which secured him 67th place, 15.6 seconds behind the leader. The results of the competition can be seen via the link. In the second run, the Kyrgyz athlete improved his time, finishing in 1 minute 22.5 seconds and taking 63rd place, with a gap of 11.42 seconds from the leader.

15.02.2026, 12:51