Society

The Story of a Photograph: Aaly Tokombaev Came to Visit His Son-in-Law

In 1976, Kyrgyz writer Aaly Tokombaev visited the village of Aliaskara Toktonaliev (formerly Epkin) in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region. During his visit, he sat down with the shepherds of the village and took a photograph. About the origin of the photograph and Aaly Tokombaev's connection to the village, the head of library No. 5, Asel Sheishenaliev, shared in an interview with a Turmush correspondent.

10.02.2026, 23:09
Society

The Taliban Adopted a Code Allowing Slavery and the Killing of Dissenters

In Afghanistan, a new criminal procedure code has been introduced by the supreme leader of the Taliban, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada. This was reported by Meduza. The human rights organization "Ravodari" published the text of this code on its website and indicated that it legalizes discrimination based on various criteria, including gender, religion, and class, as well as slavery, the killing of dissenters, and violence, particularly against women and children. Bilqis Ahmadi, a human

10.02.2026, 23:02
Felix Kulov: The Future of Kamchybek Tashiev Depends on His Own Decisions
Politics

Felix Kulov: The Future of Kamchybek Tashiev Depends on His Own Decisions

Former Prime Minister noted that the reasons for the breakup of the tandem could be quite serious After Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his position as head of the security forces of Kyrgyzstan, questions arose in society about the real reasons for this decision, the future political tandem with Sadyr Japarov, and the possible consequences for the entire power system. To analyze the situation, the editorial team of Vesti. kg turned to Felix Kulov, a former prime minister who, with his

10.02.2026, 22:53
Economy

The fat content of milk depends not only on the location of the region but also on the breed of cows, - Deputy Minister Kerimaliev

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, which took place on February 9, 2026, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov asked whether all regions of the country are taken into account when forming prices for milk. He pointed out that official reports most often mention the Chui, Naryn, Talas, and Issyk-Kul regions, and inquired if there is any information regarding the Osh region.

10.02.2026, 22:47
Alisher Erbaev Appointed Director of the Anti-Terrorism Center of the State National Security Committee
Politics

Alisher Erbaev Appointed Director of the Anti-Terrorism Center of the State National Security Committee

Photo from the internet. Alisher Erbaev According to the information from the president's press service, Alisher Erbaev has been appointed director of the Anti-Terrorism Center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and simultaneously holds the position of deputy chairman of the agency. Alisher Erbaev was born on November 23, 1973, in the village of Kosh-Terek, located in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region.

10.02.2026, 22:28
Politics

In the draft Constitution of Kazakhstan, the wording regarding the Russian language has been changed.

In Kazakhstan, active work is underway on a new edition of the Constitution, during which an important change regarding the Russian language has occurred. As reported by "RIA Novosti," the wording in the article concerning the status of this language has been changed. Initially, the ninth article of the draft stated that the Russian language is used "on par" with the Kazakh language in state institutions and local government bodies. Now, instead of this expression, the word

10.02.2026, 22:18
The GKNB Denies Arrests of Its Employees
Politics

The GKNB Denies Arrests of Its Employees

Information has appeared on social media about the detention of high-ranking employees of the special services. The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has denied reports of the detention of its employees.

10.02.2026, 22:08
Politics

The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied rumors about the transfer of the special forces regiment to direct subordination to the president.

According to information disseminated through various media outlets and social networks, it is claimed that the special forces regiment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been placed directly under the command of the country's president. However, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has denied these rumors, stating that such reports have no real basis and are false. The regiment continues its work as usual. The agency urges the public to refer

10.02.2026, 22:06
Sports

A Football Academy Will Be Established at the Sports College in Bishkek

In Bishkek, based at the Republican Olympic Reserve Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov, a Football Academy will be established. This is reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFS). As noted, the main task of the new project is to optimize the work of the college's football department and integrate its teams into the competition system organized by KFS.

10.02.2026, 21:40
The Akim has changed in the Kemin District
Society

The Akim has changed in the Kemin District

Kanbolot Tutuyev has headed the district administration Kutpidin Shakirov has been relieved of his position as akim of the Kemin district in the Chui region based on an order signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov.

10.02.2026, 21:35
Milk in Kyrgyzstan may become more expensive in the near future
Economy

Milk in Kyrgyzstan may become more expensive in the near future

Farmers demand an increase in the purchase price to 40-45 soms per liter At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, farmers requested to raise the purchase price of milk to 40-45 soms per liter.

10.02.2026, 21:30
Politics

Sadyr Japarov Appointed Two New Deputy Chairmen of the State Committee for National Security

Alisher Erbaev has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) and will head the Antiterrorism Center. In turn, Uranbek Shadybekov has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the GKNB and will become the Director of the Cybersecurity Coordination Center. These appointments were announced by the press service of the President's Administration. The orders for the appointments were signed on February 10 of this year by Sadyr Japarov.

10.02.2026, 21:28