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On March 13, during his visit, Adylbek Kasymaliev got acquainted with the state of medical institutions in the region. The information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The first stop was the regional combined hospital in Karakol, built in 1968 and designed for 550 beds. The head of the Cabinet checked the operation of the intensive care and surgical departments, as well as the condition of the equipment and treatment facilities. Additionally, he was shown the
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Kuvanychbek Kongantiev, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been sent to the GKNB pre-trial detention center for a period of two months, following a decision by the investigating judge of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, who granted the prosecution's request for preventive measures.
During a briefing held today, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Choro Seitov, discussed current issues related to inflation. He emphasized how external and internal shocks affect the economic situation in the country. Seitov noted that the economy of Kyrgyzstan is significantly influenced by external factors. The main ones include logistical problems, the cost and complexity of supplies, as well as fluctuations in global prices for key products such as
The material is prepared by the K-News editorial team. Copying or partial use of the text is only possible with the permission of the editorial team. The customs services of South Korea express serious concern over the sharp increase in the number of cars entering the Russian market through intermediaries, avoiding official channels. According to Reuters, Seoul plans to intensify measures against this illegal export, which apparently has become a way to circumvent international sanctions.
Investor interest in establishing manufacturing enterprises in Kyrgyzstan remains high. This was announced on March 13 at a briefing held by the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Choro Seiitov. He reported that recently several delegations from Kyrgyzstan visited China, where Kyrgyz representatives offered local companies to open their production facilities in the republic or relocate part of their manufacturing capacities.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a license allowing the import of Russian oil and petroleum products loaded onto vessels before March 12, 2026, effective until April 11, 2026. Scott Bessent, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, stated on his social media account on platform X that Donald Trump "is taking decisive action to ensure stability in international energy markets and maintain low prices." In this regard, the U.S. Treasury
In the city of Kara-Balta, located in the Chuy region, local residents witnessed an unusual phenomenon: a helicopter flew very low over the city. According to eyewitnesses, the helicopter was flying at a low altitude in various parts of the city, and many claim that they have not seen anything like this in the last 20 years. “It flew over 40 Years of Kyrgyzstan Street at the level of a five-story building,” residents say.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in Karakol, preparations for the spring season include planting more than 110,000 flowers in gardens, parks, flowerbeds, and along city roads. This information was provided by the municipal enterprise "Zhashyldanyruu Charbasy" ("Greening Economy").
The article was prepared by K-News. Full or partial use of the material is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. Citizen K.E. filed a complaint with the Ministry of Internal Affairs stating that fraudsters, having gained his trust, seized a large sum of money from him.
This material has been prepared by the K-News editorial team. The use of the text in whole or in part is only possible with the consent of the editorial team. In 2026, the electric grid enterprise of the Issyk-Kul region plans to upgrade 75.5 km of old aluminum wires with a voltage of 10/0.4 kV, replacing them with modern self-supporting insulated wires (SIP).
As of 2025, the manufacturing output of Kyrgyzstan reached nearly 640 billion soms, with the physical volume index increasing by 9.8%. This data was announced on March 13 at a briefing by the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Choro Seyitov. Seyitov emphasized that the manufacturing industry accounts for about 80% of the total industrial production in the country.
The snow leopard, known as the "king of the high mountains," inhabits all seven regions of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Almaz Musaev, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to him, this animal prefers mountainous areas and cannot exist in other conditions. "The snow leopard is resistant to cold and prefers altitude, unlike hot climates," he noted. Musaev added that leopards inhabit 12
Karako is aimed at establishing an international medical center and medical tourism focused on the CIS countries. As part of this initiative, the construction of a medical cluster worth 150 million dollars is planned. This information was announced during the working trip of Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev to the Issyk-Kul region. During the visit, a project was presented according to which an international medical cluster will be built in Karako. It is expected that this institution will
During a working meeting with judges from the Chuy region, the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Meder Satyiev, expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of several judges. He listened to a report on activities for the year 2025, which noted that over the past year, more than 42,000 cases were considered in the regional court, and the percentage of court decisions left unchanged was 60–70%.
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The material is prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, along with Azerbaijan and three Central Asian states, is seeking to achieve the exclusion of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov of Uzbek origin from the European Union's sanctions list through Slovakia. This update to the list is expected to take place in mid-March, according to information from Azattyk Asia.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, during his visit to the Issyk-Kul region, instructed the provision of housing for young doctors working in Karakol. As part of his trip to the region, he also visited the regional unified hospital, where he had the opportunity to inspect the intensive care and surgical departments. The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with the condition of medical equipment and the conditions under which patients receive treatment, as well
There should be no expectation of a shortage of fuel and lubricants (F&L) in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Choro Seyitov, at a press conference on March 13. According to Seyitov, the control over prices and volumes of F&L is carried out by state institutions, including the Ministry of Economy, the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, and the Ministry of Energy.
- On March 13, a discussion on the new KR law "On Competition" took place at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. This draft law received approval from the Jogorku Kenesh in its first reading. Pavel Li, head of the Department of Investigations and Control of Antimonopoly Legislation Compliance, presented the key changes in the updated version of the law.
During his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, inspected several medical institutions. In particular, he visited the unified regional hospital in Karakol, founded in 1968, with a capacity of 550 beds. Adylbek Kasymaliev examined the intensive care and surgical departments, as well as familiarized himself with the medical equipment and conditions for patients.
- In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, the temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals, including cattle (code 0102 of the EEU Customs Tariff), horses (0101), sheep and goats (0104), will last for a period of six months. This step was taken to ensure food security and to stabilize prices for food products in the domestic market.
The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Choro Seitov, announced at today’s briefing that the country's economy may exceed planned indicators by 2030. He noted that despite the established target of $30 billion, the current economic situation allows for more optimistic results.
Deputy Zhyldyz Kurmanalieva raised a question at a recent meeting of the united deputy groups "Isheni" and "Ala-Too" regarding the reasons for the reduction of the discount on tests in the Bonetsky laboratory for seriously ill patients from 50% to 40%. The head of the Ministry of Health's department, Nurgul Ibraeva, explained that the current discount is 40%, which is still valid. According to her, the decrease was due to the rise in prices for reagents. “We are
The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Georgia, Maksat Mamytkanov, met with citizens of Kyrgyzstan residing in Rustavi. This information was provided by the embassy's press service. During the meeting, key aspects regarding the rules for staying and working in Georgia were discussed. The ambassador answered numerous questions that concerned his compatriots.
The president emphasized the need to reduce the country's dependence on imports. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov urged the Ministry of Health and other government structures to prioritize local products. He stressed that supporting domestic producers should become a priority for the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Aigul Karabekova raised the issue of syringe production in Kyrgyzstan, noting that the share of local products in government procurement is small. In
The Supreme Court upheld the decision regarding the punishment of a man convicted of rape in the Toguz-Torou district of the Jalal-Abad region. He was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment for the crime against a woman with disabilities.
In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, hunters submitted the pelts of jackals to the commission, which were hunted in February. According to the provided data, hunters submitted 36 jackal pelts, of which 34 were marked. The disposed jackals were buried in special pits at Yama Bekkari under the supervision of a veterinary doctor and treated with lime in accordance with veterinary and sanitary standards.
Information that Kubanychbek Kongantiev has been arrested for a period of two months was received from the Bishkek City Court, as reported by the Kabar agency. According to the data, the investigative judge of the Lenin district of the capital granted the request of the investigator from the Main Investigative Department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Thus, Kongantiev will remain in custody until May 10. It should be noted that earlier, suspicions were expressed against
The First Deputy Minister of Health Tilek Mamadaliev reported on the ongoing construction of medical facilities in Kyrgyzstan at a joint meeting of the parliamentary groups "Isheniim" and "Ala-Too". He noted that in Bishkek, the construction of a new building based on the infectious clinical hospital will begin, which is planned to be completed by the end of this year. The project will be implemented with the support of the Republic of Korea under an agreement signed in
On March 13, a ceremonial opening of the new prosecutor's office building took place in the Sokuluk district. According to Turmush correspondent, high-ranking officials participated in the event, including the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev, the prosecutor of the Chui region Azizbek Shukurbekov, the akim of the Sokuluk district Iliyaz Tashkulov, and representatives of law enforcement agencies.
Kuvanychbek Kongantiev, a former deputy, has been placed in the GKNB isolation facility for a period of two months. The investigative judge from the Lenin district granted the prosecution's request, imposing a preventive measure in the form of arrest until May 10, 2026, which corresponds to the duration of the investigation. According to information provided by the GKNB, Kongantiev is suspected of organizing illegal schemes related to land plots and the use of affiliated persons.
- During the meeting, the head of the Department of Investigations, Control over Compliance with Antimonopoly Legislation and Advertising, Pavel Li, spoke about the key changes proposed in the updated version of the law. According to Li, the current Law on "Competition" needs modernization. The new version includes definitions of concepts such as antimonopoly compliance, buyer's compensating power, digital platforms, and network effects.
A new online platform for children called "Nurkids" is actively being developed in Kyrgyzstan. The editor-in-chief of the application, Aydai Bekboeva, shared information with the Kabar agency. According to Bekboeva, the platform will target a diverse audience, including children, parents, as well as kindergartens and educational institutions.
"Kumtor Gold Company" has published information about the amount of gold extracted and changes in its cost price. Recent statements by certain individuals that the extraction volumes at Kumtor have decreased and the costs for gold have increased prompted the company to clarify these issues. Company representatives noted that recently the conditions for mining operations at the mine have become more complicated, making the gold extraction process more difficult.
Artem Novikov, who holds the position of Chairman of the Board of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, has been elected head of the Basketball Federation of Kyrgyzstan. This information was published by him on his Facebook page. During an extraordinary meeting of the federation's board, a unanimous decision was made regarding his appointment. Novikov expressed gratitude to the members of the organization for their trust and emphasized the importance of developing sports initiatives and
- The discussion of the new KR Law "On Competition" took place on March 13 at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. This draft law has already received approval from the Jogorku Kenesh in its first reading. Pavel Li, head of the department for investigation and control over compliance with antimonopoly legislation and advertising, spoke about the key changes that have been made to the updated version of the law.
In the Ton District, officers of the tourist-ecological police conducted raids and searches as part of measures to combat illegal hunting and fishing. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. During the inspections carried out in the villages of Ton and Kady-Sai, officers searched several private homes. As a result of the operation, the following weapons and ammunition were seized from local residents:
In the Ton District, employees of the acclimatization and fish breeding department released 582 thousand trout fry into the rivers flowing into Lake Issyk-Kul. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the fry were distributed as follows:
- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for the sale of precious metals for domestic jewelers. This decision is the result of the implementation of the law "On Precious Metals and Precious Stones," as well as the Presidential decree dated December 5, 2025, No. 350, concerning the support of certain sectors of the economy.
The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs spoke about measures against the spread of false information Nurbek Abdiyev, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, announced plans to detain the owners of fake accounts that are involved in spreading slander. This statement was made at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. As Abdiyev noted, work is currently underway to identify cases of discrediting both the state and high-ranking officials. "Recently, a woman was detained who opened two fake
The Antimonopoly Policy Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, operating under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, held a meeting aimed at stabilizing the chicken egg market and preventing unjustified price increases. This was reported by the agency. Representatives from the Association of Poultry Farmers of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the companies "Umai Group" LLC, "Asia Retail" JSC, and "Borsok Invest" LLC, participated in the event, along with representatives from the
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has prevented the illegal import of dietary supplements (DS).
A lawyer A.K.A. was detained in Bishkek, who previously held the position of a military judge. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, he is suspected of extortion.
- The National Bank has updated the licenses of OJSC "Aiyl Bank" due to a change in its full and abbreviated name. This was reported by the regulator's press service. Now the new abbreviated name in the official language is: OJSC "ABank".
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At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Ismanali Joroev expressed the idea of the necessity of having a psychologist present when informing cancer patients of their diagnosis. In his opinion, moral and psychological support is of paramount importance for people who have been diagnosed with cancer.