- From January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its banana import volume by 10%, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. During the specified period, the republic imported 36,000 tons of bananas worth 29 million dollars, which is 10% more than in the same months of 2024, when 29,100 tons were brought in for 21 million dollars.
Behind simple news about appointments and reforms often lie tragic fates, full of human pain, not just political interpretations. These stories illustrate how the state machine functions in practice.
The press service of the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs reported a fight that occurred on February 10, 2026, at a gastropub on Sukhbaatar Street in Bishkek. Information about the incident was recorded in the logbook. As a result of the incident, the police detained four individuals suspected of petty hooliganism: G. A. (born in 1989), K. T. (born in 1997), P. L. (born in 2002), and Y. G. (born in 1996). They were placed in a temporary detention facility.
Ulan Biibosunov has become the new head There has been a change in leadership at the capital's State Committee for National Security (GKNB) — Ulan Biibosunov has been appointed as the new head.
- A meeting of the ministers of energy and water management of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan took place in Tashkent, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. The event was held on February 13.
The official message from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan informs about the termination of contracts with the companies OsOO "Nur Umra Travel" and OsOO "Amanat Business Holding". The statement emphasizes that the management of the mentioned organizations violated several key conditions, which became the basis for the unilateral termination of the contracts.
The expansion of Kalinin Street from Jibek Jolu Avenue to BChK is planned in Bishkek. According to information from the Patrol Police Department, preparations for road work on the bridge will begin on February 15. In connection with these activities, the bridge will be temporarily unavailable for vehicle traffic.
In the city of Osh, there is a man whose name may not be as well-known as his nickname "Parshchik," which has become a symbol of quality bath relaxation. Almanbet Zairov, a 42-year-old educator, has gained fame outside his classroom as a master of the bathing ritual, transforming a regular visit to the bath into a process of spiritual cleansing.
The second stage of the information caravan aimed at preventing violence against children began with the participation of Asel Chynbaeva, the Commissioner for Children's Rights. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the events took place in four schools in the Kochkor district located in the Naryn region.
The Interior Ministry of the October District reported the detention of a suspect in apartment burglaries. The information was received from a resident of the capital who contacted the investigative service with a report of theft. According to the provided information, on the night of January 30 to 31, unknown criminals broke a plastic window and entered her house in the "Kok-Zhar" residential area, stealing money and gold items worth about 3 million soms.
Ulan Biibosunov has been appointed as the head of the Main Department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in Bishkek. This was reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by sources in the law enforcement agencies. According to the information, Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held this position, is now at the disposal of the personnel department.
Ulan Biibosunov has been appointed as the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in Bishkek, as reported by sources from 24.kg within the security forces. Photo GKNB According to available information, Biibosunov is a colonel in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Previously, he served as an advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs and headed the anti-extremism service in the Ministry. At the time of publication, there was no official information about his appointment in open
A recent video posted by a local resident showcased serious issues with the toilet at the Shopokov primary school. According to him, the sanitary conditions in the building where younger students study leave much to be desired. He noted that after it rains, the roof in the toilet leaks, creating puddles on the floor, which creates extremely unpleasant conditions for the students. "When you enter, it becomes unbearable; your eyes water from the smell, and the cold and dampness only worsen
According to OpenAI, DeepSeek employs a "distillation" method, which involves using the results of existing AI models to train its own systems. Company representatives claim that the Chinese developer has found ways to bypass protective mechanisms by concealing its requests through third-party services and using code to automatically extract data from OpenAI models. Additionally, DeepSeek offers its services for free, posing a threat to American companies that have invested billions
Bishkek February 15, Sunday At night, temperatures are expected to be 0...2 °C with precipitation in the form of snow. During the day, the temperature will rise to +13...+15 °C under cloudy weather.
Recently, a parent forum was held at the K. Tynalieva Kindergarten, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, where ways to strengthen the bonds between children and their parents were discussed. According to the organizers, the key objective of the event was to create comfortable conditions for the comprehensive development of children and to establish cooperation between families and educational institutions. During the forum, parents and children actively participated in
The first Sport Shamy 2025 award ceremony took place in Bishkek, becoming an important event in the field of sports journalism. The results were announced, and the best journalists in the country were determined. This award was established by the Union of Sports Federations of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Federation of Sports Journalists of the Kyrgyz Republic last year. Throughout the year, participants submitted their works, which were then evaluated by a jury. 14 out of 58 candidates made it
In the Kemin district of the Chui region, at the entrance to the rural district of Chon-Kemin, plans are underway to begin the reconstruction of the recreation area "Altyn-Bulak." This was announced by the new akim Kanbolot Tutuyev during a meeting with designers. According to the akimat, the issue of modernizing this area was raised on February 12 during a meeting with local residents, where it received approval. In accordance with citizens' proposals, preparations for
Between February 8 and 13, the Kyrgyzstan Boxing Championship for boys born in 2012-2013 took place in Osh. A total of 315 young boxers from all corners of the country participated in this tournament. As a result, two athletes from Kara-Balta managed to reach the podium.
- The volume of agricultural production in the EAEU countries in 2025 increased by 4.6% compared to 2024. This information was published by the statistics department of the Eurasian Economic Commission. All EAEU member states showed positive dynamics, including the Kyrgyz Republic, where the growth was 2.2%.
- The import of nuts from China decreased by 30% over the 11 months of 2025. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to official information, from January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 25.7 thousand tons of nuts worth $27 million. This is significantly less than in the same period of 2024, when the import volume was 36.9 thousand tons worth $33.9 million.
In the Naryn region, in the rural district of Ala-Buga of the Ak-Talinsky district, cultural events are actively developing under the common name "Yr mairam," which translates to "Festival of Song." Aynura Medetova, head of the department for socio-economic development of the local administration, noted that these creative evenings are organized as part of the initiative "National Spirit — World Heights" (Улуттук дем — дүйнөлүк бийиктик).
Previously, he held the position of head of the transport prosecutor's office.
Aibek Altynbekov, Talant Mamytov, and Aigul Karabekova became deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh On February 13, the Central Election Commission reviewed its previous decisions regarding the voting results in the multi-mandate district No. 13 and recognized the elections as valid, canceling the annulment of the results.