The event will take place from February 12 to 17, 2026, on the main stage of the National Philharmonic. The organizers invite everyone interested in culture to attend the performance and discover unique aspects of national art in the format of a modern musical show.
Bishkek February 9, Monday The temperature at night will range from −1 to +1 °C, with variable cloudiness expected. During the day, the temperature will rise to +13…+15 °C, it will be sunny with a few clouds.
No precipitation is forecasted in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will be 0°C at night, and +15°C is expected during the day.
The football club "Toktogul" has issued an official denial of rumors regarding the dismissal of Sergey Puchkov from the position of head coach. The club noted that such reports are unfounded.
Modern devices will help detect hidden defects and assess the resilience of structures to seismic impacts. A new engineering equipment testing was conducted in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at a more accurate assessment of the condition of buildings and their ability to withstand earthquakes. The tests were organized at the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction under the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Russian company "Tyumengeotechalliance".
Shadiya Isaeva, a model from Kyrgyzstan, was featured in the pages of Vogue following Seoul Fashion Week. She appeared in a publication titled The Best Street Style Photos From the Fall 2026 Shows in Seoul, which was prepared by photographer Yang Chul Kim and presented on the Vogue Runway platform, known for its fashion shows. In the photos, Shadiya is depicted in a traditional Kyrgyz chapan and headscarf, familiar to every Kyrgyz citizen. These elements have become symbols of her cultural
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy, the museum complex 'Sulaiman-Too' attracted the attention of 369,880 visitors in 2025. During this period, the museum's special account received 21 million 566 thousand 520 soms. In addition, the staff of the complex actively worked on creating exhibitions and displays, managed the collection, organized cultural and educational events, and expanded
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.
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.
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
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,
A literary competition titled "40 Districts - 40 Books" has been launched in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations announced this news. The competition includes several nominations:
The work on transferring the former tourist base in Osh to municipal ownership has already begun. This was reported by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, during a morning inspection. According to him, the current state of the facility leaves much to be desired, and he instructed the relevant services to prepare the necessary documents for transferring the building to the mayor's office for its major renovation. Currently, the facility is under the management of the trade union
Rain is forecasted in Bishkek at the beginning of the new week. On February 9 and 10, variable cloudiness is expected. At night, the temperature will be around 0 degrees, while during the day the air will warm up to +15 degrees.
On February 8, 1961, Bishkek (then known as Frunze) faced a record low temperature. This is reported by the "Weather and Climate" resource. On that day, a temperature minimum of −22.6 degrees was recorded. On the opposite side of the spectrum, the warmest February 8 occurred in 2006, when the thermometer rose to +19.2 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" service collects information about weather conditions around the world, recording temperature records for each day based on
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has announced that in 2026, the month of Ramadan (Orozo ayi) will start on February 19. The first day of fasting will coincide with this date, and on the evening of February 18, taraweeh prayers will be held in all mosques across the country, traditionally preceding the holy month. A campaign has started in Kyrgyzstan for the submission of tax declarations for the year 2025. The procedure will take place in two phases: legal entities, as
Kumarbek Abdyrov, suspected of the brutal murder of 17-year-old Aysulu M., Kamila Duyshebaeva, and several other women, was found dead in the Pretrial Detention Center No. 1. The State Penitentiary Service (GPS) confirmed that the cause of death was suicide. Abdyrov was arrested last October after the disappearance of the minor Aysulu, who was traveling from the village of Barskoon to the village of Jenish and did not return home. Surveillance cameras recorded her getting into a Honda Stream
Discussion on the Reintegration of Clients in the Panfilov District Turmush — A meeting dedicated to the issues of social adaptation and reintegration of clients of probation services took place in the Panfilov district of the Chui region. Turmush correspondent reports that participants at the meeting noted the constant increase in cases of domestic violence.
According to the forecast, snowfall is expected in Kyrgyzstan during the night. Precipitation is possible during the day in the Naryn and Issyk-Kul regions. The temperature in Bishkek will drop to -5 degrees at night and rise to +9 during the day.
The head of the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, announced the termination of all educational programs, internships, and certification courses for military personnel at Harvard University. According to American media, this decision will take effect at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year. Service members who are already participating in training will be able to complete it, but the enrollment of new students will be halted.
Kazakhstan today not only demonstrates stable economic growth but also actively implements a course towards political modernization and external diplomacy. Analyzing recent statements by the president, the director of the Eurasian Strategic Research Center and political scientist Bakyt Zhumagulov shares his opinion for Vesti.kg.
A serious incident occurred on the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb when users were mistakenly transferred about $44 billion in bitcoins. This information was reported in foreign news. The failure happened on February 6 during a promotional campaign when, instead of the promised bonus of 2,000 Korean won, some clients were credited with huge amounts in bitcoins. The error affected several hundred user accounts.