The announcement of the musician's death appeared on the official social media accounts of the band. Arnold passed away on February 7, while sleeping next to his loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. According to BBC News, in May 2025, the musician revealed his diagnosis — stage four kidney cancer. Doctors diagnosed him with clear cell renal cell carcinoma with metastases to the lungs.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in Karakol, an investigation has started regarding the alleged beating of a child in a kindergarten. A resident of the city posted a video on social media, in which she reported that after picking up her son from kindergarten No. 12, she noticed bruises on his body.
According to preliminary data, the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan continued to show steady growth in 2025, increasing by double-digit percentages. The total volume of gross output in construction from January to December 2025 amounted to 438,481.7 million soms, which is 21.1% higher than in 2024. In particular, in December 2025, the volume of completed works amounted to 119,624.8 million soms, which is 10.3% more compared to December 2024.
Tourists from Kara-Balta informed the correspondent of Turmush that snowdrops have started to bloom in the mountains of the Jayil district. “During our hike, we saw not just a few, but whole meadows of these beautiful flowers. This year, the snowdrops bloomed a month earlier than usual. Last year, they began to bloom only at the beginning of March,” noted nature enthusiasts.
In detention center No. 1 in Bishkek, Kumarbek Abdyrov, a suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Aysulu M. and a number of other serious crimes, was found dead. This information was provided by representatives of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN). According to information received from the GSIN, the incident occurred on February 7, 2026, around 12:30 PM in the facility's cell. The accused A. K. K. was found hanged, having used his pants, which he attached to the internal bars of the cell
In the Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo, where the women's alpine skiing competitions are taking place, two avalanches occurred in the Marmolada area. The Alpine Rescue Service reported that the body of one of the men, who was skiing with four other skiers and left the slope at the top of Punta Rocca, which is 3300 meters high and part of the Marmolada massif — the highest mountain in the Dolomites — has been found. Additionally, in Albosaggia, a village located in the lower part of
Four people have been detained in Pakistan on suspicion of involvement in the terrorist attack that occurred at a Shia mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, where 31 people fell victim to the explosion. This was reported on the KSAT.com website, citing local authorities. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that during the operations to detain suspects, four individuals were captured, including the alleged organizer of the attack, a suicide bomber.
In his comment, Tekebayev stated that his name does not appear in the lists related to Jeffrey Epstein and that he has never had any contact with him or his representatives. He recalled how in 2017, while returning from Vienna to Bishkek, he was detained by the authorities during the rule of Almazbek Atambayev. This event led to a deterioration of the political situation in the country: Atambayev's supporters organized mass rallies, and international observers began to view Kyrgyzstan as
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the U.S. insists on resolving the conflict by June. In his statement, he emphasized that Washington expects a clear action plan for achieving peace. He also noted that the American side has proposed to organize a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Miami next week for the first time. At a recent meeting in Abu Dhabi, Zelensky stated that the United States proposed to reintroduce an energy truce. Kyiv agrees with this
According to information from a Turmush correspondent, an incident occurred today, February 8, in the village of Uch-Korgon, located in the Uch-Korgon rural district of the Kadamjai region in the Batken province — a residential house caught fire. As reported by the regional emergency situations department, the fire alarm was received at 07:24. Two fire brigades were dispatched to the scene: the first from the Kadamjai district fire department No. 75, and the second from the Kyzyl-Kiy city fire
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan is considering a draft law that proposes introducing administrative liability for insults on the internet and social media. It is suggested to impose fines of up to 5 million sums or to assign arrest for a period of up to 10 days. Deputy Alisher Kadirov emphasized that "ignorance cannot be overcome solely through education — punitive measures are also needed."
A new luxurious railway route called "The Great Silk Road by Train" has been announced by the British tour operator Golden Eagle Luxury Trains. This was reported by the international travel publication Travel and Tour World in its article. The duration of the journey will be 22 days, covering five countries: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The total length of the route will be 3,862 kilometers, starting in Beijing and ending in Tashkent.
Aspects of inter-parliamentary cooperation were also discussed Recently, a meeting took place between Ruslan Kazakbaev, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkey, and Abdullah Güler, a deputy and leader of the Justice and Development Party faction in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Yusuf Beyazit, a deputy and head of the inter-parliamentary friendship group "Turkey–Kyrgyzstan," also participated in the event.
Police officers in Moscow have been detained for assisting illegal migrants, as reported by the press service of the courts of general jurisdiction of the capital. According to the decision of the Cheryomushki District Court of Moscow, three out of five detained police officers were arrested on charges of receiving bribes for organizing illegal migration. The investigation established that from January 2023 to October 2025, a group of seven people, including five police officers, operated in
The hurricane that struck Portugal on February 7 brought heavy rains and winds exceeding 70 km/h. The storm is moving north, bringing with it abundant precipitation. Recent flooding caused by the "hurricane caravan" has submerged significant areas of the country, blocking hundreds of roads and disrupting rail services. Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to the threat of flooding. Due to the severe weather conditions, three municipalities postponed the
Recently, the third meeting of the Supervisory Board of the project "Sector Development Project: Reforming School Education" took place at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the ministry itself. The event was attended by Deputy Ministers of Education: Nadir Jusupbekov, Lira Samykbaeva, and Albert Makmetkulov, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, heads of departments and subordinate
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 9. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on the night of February 9. However, during the day, rain and snow are possible in some areas of the Batken region, while snow is expected in the mountainous parts of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions. In the agricultural zones of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the rest of the territory, no precipitation is anticipated. Fog will be observed in some places during the night and
According to forecasts, from February 8 to 9, avalanches are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on certain roads, as well as snowdrifts, snow cover, and icy conditions. As reported by Kyrgyzhydromet, avalanche-prone areas are located on the following roads:
The leading specialist in veterinary and sanitary safety at the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, shared information about the procedures for controlling the import and export of animal products during his speech on the radio. Tabaldiev noted that there are 19 veterinary laboratories operating in Kyrgyzstan, of which two have already received accreditation according to international standards. “Before export, all
According to reports, the arrest of the streamers occurred after their negative behavior during the stream. The police noted that they used offensive language and insulted Kazakh girls, which was deemed as hooliganism on social media.
Will Lewis, who served as publisher and CEO of The Washington Post (WP), has left his position. This decision coincided with recent announcements of large-scale layoffs in the newsroom made in early February. In his farewell letter to colleagues, Lewis noted that he had to make difficult decisions to ensure a stable future for WP so that the publication could continue to provide quality and unbiased news to millions of readers.
Doctor of Sciences, linguist, and international political scientist Mahabat Sadyrbek has been living and working in Germany for many years. Recently, her extensive work titled Comprehensive Grammar of the Kyrgyz Language became available on the international platform Amazon. In an interview with 24.kg, Mahabat shared her impressions of life in Germany and the importance of promoting the Kyrgyz language. Photo from the interviewee's archive. Mahabat Sadyrbek — I was born and raised in
A tragedy occurred in detention center No. 21 of the State Penitentiary Service: Kumarbek Abdyrov, accused of the murder of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva, died in his cell. According to the press service of the agency, the incident took place on February 7, 2026. At 12:30, the accused A.K.K. was found hanged in his cell, having used his own pants, which were tied to the inner barred door. Despite all attempts by doctors to provide assistance, Abdyrov's life could not be saved.
Svetlana Nazarenko, who gained popularity as Aya from the group "Gorod 312," became a participant in the show "Privet, Andrey!" on the channel "Rossiya-1." During the interview, she openly spoke about her recovery after a stroke she suffered three years ago, which forced her to leave the stage. According to the artist, she contracted coronavirus four times, which led to the formation of a clot and the subsequent stroke. “When I was transferred from intensive care,