On March 20, a charity concert titled "Constellation of Good" will take place in Bishkek at the T. Satylganov Philharmonic. This became known thanks to information from the Help the Children – SKD Foundation. The organizers emphasize that this will be a unique evening where music and art will unite with the goal of saving children's lives.
The material is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Considering the changes in weather conditions, the northern side of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu Avenue will be opened in Bishkek.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan on March 10-11. On March 10, rain and snow are expected in various parts of the country, especially in the foothills and high mountains, where predominantly snow will fall. The following day, March 11, snowfall is also predicted, with heavy precipitation in some regions. There may be instances of wet snow accumulating on wires
In the Bakai-Ata district, the presentation of the new akim took place. According to information provided by AKIpress, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Zarylbek Tynybek uulu as the head of the state administration of the Bakai-Ata district in the Talas region, based on paragraph 6 of part 1 of article 70, article 71 of the Constitution, and article 8 of the law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies." This measure was officially formalized on
In Kyrgyzstan, agreements with single-phase subscribers provide for the possibility of consuming electricity within 5 kW. This information was announced by the Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan," Ulabek Duysho uulu, on the program "Elden Sobol." The contracts also specify peak energy consumption hours in the morning and evening.
The author of the material is K-News. Any copying or partial use is possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reports that OJSC "Chakan HPP" continues active work on the construction project of the Papanskaya HPP.
On March 9, a working meeting was held at the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, chaired by Minister Damir Osmonov. The main focus of the meeting was on analyzing the work of the anesthesiology and resuscitation service in 2025 and plans for its further development. Yzyldyz Derkembaeva, the chief freelance specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation, candidate of medical sciences, and associate professor, presented a report. She provided key performance indicators of the service,
Zamirbek Asanaliev has become the new director of the State Memorial Complex named after Alykul Osmonov. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. Asanaliev has significant experience in the fields of journalism, education, and public administration. In the past, he held leadership positions in both media and government institutions, as well as in educational and cultural organizations.
On the night of March 7, an incident occurred in the village of Kara-Jyjach, located in the Alamudun district of Chuy region, resulting in injuries to a 61-year-old man. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chuy region, the victim's daughter contacted law enforcement authorities. Preliminary data indicates that the victim was visiting a friend, and during the consumption of alcohol, a quarrel broke out. The conflict escalated into a fight, during which
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations has reviewed the draft laws aimed at amending the Law "On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh" and the constitutional law "On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic" in the first reading. The authors of the initiative are deputies Marlen Mamataliyev, Talant Mamytov, Akylbek Tumonbaev, Dastanbek Jumabekov, Nurbek
Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov spoke at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, taking place at the UN headquarters in New York. In his address, he noted Kyrgyzstan's ongoing commitment to gender equality, the protection of the rights of women and girls, and the fulfillment of international obligations, including the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,
Gulsunkhan Junushalieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, represents the Kyrgyz Republic at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which is currently taking place in New York. The opening ceremony of the event has already been held. According to the press service of the parliament, this year's main theme of discussion is "Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including the creation of inclusive and fair legal systems, eliminating
The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Electricity" at its meeting and approved it in the second reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Cabinet of Ministers. The main goal of the amendments is to create conditions that promote the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and attract investments. This will be achieved by raising the
The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, held a meeting with Liu Jiangping, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, the meeting discussed current issues of Kyrgyz-Chinese partnership, emphasizing important agreements reached during meetings between the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi
A new workshop has been opened at the Chui Electric Supply Company, specializing in the production of crossarms for overhead power lines with voltages ranging from 10 to 35 kV. According to information from the press service of the Chui Electric Supply Company, the launch of this workshop serves to strengthen the material and technical base of the enterprise and increase the reliability of electricity supply for residents of the Chui region. Crossarms play a key role in the structure of power
Today, a presentation of the new head of the administration of the Bakai-Ata district, Zarylbek Tynibek uulu, took place in the Talas region. This event was held under the leadership of the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the region, Ermat Jumayev. It became known that the appointment decree was signed by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, on March 6.
A 25-year-old man named B.M. has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of fraud related to promises of assistance in obtaining a driver's license. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital. The victim reported to law enforcement that on December 11, 2025, in the "Kok-Jar" area, a person he barely knew, who introduced himself as A.K., approached him and offered his services for obtaining a license. For this, he
In the Mexican capital, on San Antonio Abad Avenue, a collapse occurred during the demolition of a three-story building. This was reported by the agency Report, citing the newspaper El Universal. According to information from El Universal, as a result of the incident, one worker died, another was injured and taken to the hospital. Two people remain trapped under the rubble.
The author of the material is K-News. Any copying or partial use is possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan has completed an audit of the budget execution of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2024, covering the period from January 1 to December 31. The main goal of the audit was to assess compliance with legislation in the use of budget funds, as well as to check financial discipline and the
Aydai Suimanova has been appointed as the director of the scientific research project institute "Kyrgyzrestoration." The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy announced this appointment. A well-known figure in the country, Aydai Suimanova was born on December 5, 1971, in the village of Zhygach-Korgon. She is a graduate of the historical faculty of the Kyrgyz National University, where she received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in
The author of the material is K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use. Gideon Rachman of The Financial Times emphasizes that Trump's strategy regarding Venezuela did not work in Iran.
The material is prepared by K-News. All rights to copying and partial use are subject to agreement with the K-News editorial office. In the Chui region, work continues on the construction and modernization of energy facilities, according to information from the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan.
At the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, taking place at the UN headquarters in New York, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, delivered an important speech. In his address, he emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic is unwaveringly committed to the ideals of gender equality, the protection of the rights of women and girls, as well as fulfilling international obligations as outlined in the Beijing Declaration, the Convention on the Elimination of
Today, sharp changes in weather are observed in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, which is why the Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced the introduction of restrictions for heavy trucks on the Otmok Pass. In addition, the restrictions also apply to the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" posts.
In the past 24 hours, there have been 7 incidents of fire in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). A total of 7 units of firefighting equipment were deployed to combat the flames. According to the agency, three fires occurred in Bishkek, three in the Issyk-Kul region, and one incident was recorded in the Naryn region.
In the Naryn region, in the Ming-Bulak district, a cultural event of KVN was held, organized for women with low income. This was reported by the press service of Turmush. Deputy of the rural council Kenjegul Bekyemirova noted that this event was held in honor of International Women's Day on March 8 and as part of the state program "Ulut demi — ungu jol." Participants from the villages of Kuibyshev, Ornok, and Ming-Bulak showcased their talents in KVN titled "Zhasoo zaryk —
OJSC "Tunduk" commented on citizens' inquiries regarding changes in pension savings amounts in the mobile application and explained how the service works. According to information from the company, "Tunduk" acts as a technical operator and provides digital access to government services. The organization clarified that it does not store, process, or modify data about citizens' pension accounts.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, there is discontent among teachers regarding salary increases. According to several educators, this increase was not fair and led to inequality within the staff, effectively dividing teachers into "two categories." Specifically, the raise only affected teachers of exact sciences, while teachers of humanities subjects saw no changes in their salaries. This has created internal competition and dissatisfaction among educators. Gülkayir
The material was prepared by the K-News editorial team. Copying or partial use is only possible with the consent of the editorial team. The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan reports that the process of obtaining a construction license has now significantly accelerated—it can be completed in just one day.
As a result of the conflict in Iran, the price of natural gas in EU countries increased by almost 90%, while the price of oil rose by approximately 40%. This information was announced at a press conference by European Commissioner for Legislative Affairs Pierre Gramegna, as reported by Kommersant. Gramegna explained that before the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, gas prices were at an extremely low level, which contributed to such a sharp increase in its cost.
The material is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. Football experts have already begun analyzing the chances of national teams for success in the 2026 World Cup. Initial forecasts indicate which teams may contend for the main trophy. Among the favorites are well-known clubs from world football, but the differences between many of them are not that significant. This promises an interesting battle for the title at the
The Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a stable interest in the country from foreign tourists and the continuation of preparations for the new tourist season. Traditionally, the tourist season in Kyrgyzstan begins in a month, and active work is currently underway with international partners, operators, and markets to maintain and increase the flow of tourists.
Air pollution in Bishkek remains one of the most pressing issues in Kyrgyzstan. The country's authorities, in an attempt to tackle this environmental disaster, are relying on significant external borrowing. However, the effectiveness of these measures is raising more and more questions among specialists and the public, as reported by the CEI "Oi Ordo".
Speaking in New York at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov voiced Kyrgyzstan's commitment to gender equality and the protection of women's rights. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, he also emphasized the importance of fulfilling international obligations. Support for Gender EqualityIn his address, Baisalov noted the "unwavering commitment" of his country to promoting gender equality and
A meeting was held in Bishkek dedicated to improving excise regulation for certain products that negatively affect the health of citizens. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of key government agencies participated in the event, including the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, as well as experts from WHO and UNICEF, alongside members of leading business associations in the country. At the meeting, a new
- In Kyrgyzstan, the acceptance of applications for preferential loans at 3% per annum under the state program for the development of animal husbandry for 2026 has begun. This was announced in an interview with local media by the head of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Pastures, and Feed of the Ministry of Agriculture, Urmat Myrzakhmatov. According to him, the program is aimed at farmers, breeding farms, and importers engaged in the breeding and import of purebred
The draft prepared by the Ministry of Health includes a transition to a differentiated excise tax system based on the sugar content in beverages. Currently, the excise tax on sweet drinks is 3 soms per liter, regardless of the sugar level, which results in the same tax burden for products with different sugar contents. The proposed excise scale will be as follows:
The article is prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use of materials. Now the English version of Wikipedia qualifies several cities in Gaza, such as Rafah, Beit Hanoun, Al-Qarya as-Suwaidiya, and Um al-Nasr, as "former" places, implying the use of the past tense. This wording carries the danger of normalizing erasure, suggesting that these settlements have lost their existence in a significant context. Such an approach can be
Material prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial office is required for copying or partial use. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. and Israel are on track to achieve their military goals in Iran and expressed hope that the conflict could end "very soon," although he noted that it would not conclude this week.
The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. Meta is actively deleting posts by Kazakhstani journalists and public activists related to the Constitution and the upcoming referendum. Hundreds of publications have been removed in recent hours, with complaints coming from someone using the name "Giorgio Armani," reports Exclusive.kz.
The escalating tension in the Middle East has had a noticeable impact on the tourism sector in Kyrgyzstan. Representatives of travel companies note that the demand for trips to the countries of the Persian Gulf has significantly decreased, and there is a growing interest in alternative destinations. According to Talant Ozokeiev, the founder of a large travel agency, many Kyrgyz citizens have become less willing to travel, especially to Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait. He states that currently, sales
During a counter-terrorism operation, the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with international partners, discovered and halted the activities of a teenager who was interested in the possibility of preparing an armed attack on the teachers and students of one of the schools in the capital. Special services noted that a criminal case has already been initiated regarding this incident under Article 252, Part 1 (Threat of committing a terrorist act) of the Criminal
The head of the U.S. Treasury stated that this decision will not provide significant financial assistance to Russia. In light of the escalating conflict in Iran, the U.S. has decided to temporarily suspend sanctions against Russian oil and the shadow fleet, but only in relation to India and for just one month. This decision, as reported by the BBC, allows India to purchase Russian oil that has already been loaded onto tankers, which should help alleviate the oil crisis caused by the conflict
As part of an initiative aimed at improving urban infrastructure and sanitary conditions, a two-month campaign dedicated to landscaping, sanitation, and greening the capital has been announced in Bishkek. This decision was made by the city administration. From March 14 to May 16, 2026, various activities will be implemented in Bishkek aimed at creating a more comfortable urban environment, improving the ecological situation, and restoring order. This was reported by the city administration.
As of March 10, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented updated official exchange rates against the som. According to the information provided by the regulator, the current values are as follows: - US Dollar (USD) — 87.45 som; - Euro (EUR) — 100.88 som (decrease); - Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.107 som (slight decrease); - Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.17 som; - Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 12.64 som (slight decrease). In commercial banks in the capital, the dollar can be purchased on average for 87.35 som and
Bolturuk emphasizes that this is important for his full rehabilitation and restoration of his reputation. Tengiz Bolturuk, who previously held the position of external manager at the Kumtor mine and was convicted in a corruption case, shared on social media that he sent a letter to President Sadyr Japarov requesting a review of his case, citing newly discovered facts. He claims that such a measure is necessary for his complete acquittal and the restoration of his lost reputation. According to
In the Bishkek city hall, it was announced that the northern side of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu Avenue will partially open on March 10 in the afternoon. Previously, the width of the bridge was 9 meters, but after the reconstruction, it has been expanded to 13 meters.
In response to citizens' inquiries regarding changes in pension savings amounts, the Ministry of Digital Development provided clarifications about the functionality of the mobile application "Tunduk": How is data displayed?