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President: Over the past 5 years, Kumtor has generated more than 440 billion soms in revenue
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President: Over the past 5 years, Kumtor has generated more than 440 billion soms in revenue

At the republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, announced that from 2021 to 2025, revenue from the operation of the Kumtor deposit amounted to 5.115 billion US dollars, which is equivalent to more than 440 billion soms. The President also noted that in the form of taxes and mandatory payments, the state budget received 1.176 billion dollars, which is over 100 billion soms.

27.02.2026, 13:01
Zhapаров: This year, about 20 thousand families will receive mortgage housing
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Zhapаров: This year, about 20 thousand families will receive mortgage housing

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced at a meeting taking place in "Yntymak Ordo" that nearly 20,000 keys to mortgage apartments will be handed over by the end of this year. "We strive to ensure that every family in Kyrgyzstan can live in comfortable conditions and look confidently towards the future of their country," he noted in his speech. Additionally, the president stated that $400 million will be allocated this year for the construction of housing

27.02.2026, 12:57
Zhapаров called on officials to work honestly and for the benefit of the people
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Zhapаров called on officials to work honestly and for the benefit of the people

At a meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," President Sadyr Japarov stated that all employees of government structures, including leaders of the most remote settlements, must adhere to the country's development strategy until 2030. He noted that the primary goal for every government body and its leaders is to serve the people. "No structure should be used for political manipulation or imposing opinions," the president emphasized. Japarov also added that every official, while

27.02.2026, 12:57
In Kyrgyzstan, over 300 members of organized crime groups have been held accountable, with damages exceeding 38 billion soms compensated.
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In Kyrgyzstan, over 300 members of organized crime groups have been held accountable, with damages exceeding 38 billion soms compensated.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, more than 300 members of organized criminal groups have been held accountable, and the amount of recovered damages has exceeded 38 billion soms. This was reported by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. He noted: “We have not only dismantled criminal structures but also destroyed the mechanisms that supported their influence for many years. We have restored the rule of law in our state.”

27.02.2026, 12:56
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In 2025, 562 irrigation canals and over 600 hydraulic structures were repaired in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Agriculture

At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov reported significant achievements in the field of water supply and infrastructure. According to him, in 2025, mechanical cleaning and repair of 562 intra-farm and inter-farm canals were carried out. Work has also been completed on the restoration of 608 hydraulic structures, 174 water measurement posts, 91 pumping

27.02.2026, 12:55
Talant Mamytov: The Appeal "75" Reached the Relevant Committee
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Talant Mamytov: The Appeal "75" Reached the Relevant Committee

"The outcome remains uncertain" A group of 75 people has submitted an appeal for early presidential elections, which has been sent to parliament and is now under consideration by the relevant committee. This was reported by Talant Mamytov, who heads the "Yntymak-Mekenchil" deputy group in the Jogorku Kenesh. "This issue is under consideration by the appropriate committee. The outcome of this appeal remains uncertain. After its submission, the speaker and the committee

27.02.2026, 12:48
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The introduction of new irrigated lands increased 22 times — to 4455 hectares, - Ministry of Agriculture

In 2025, the republic managed to significantly expand the area of irrigated land by 4,455 hectares. This was announced on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo," where the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov spoke. According to Akunbekov, this figure is 22 times higher than in 2024. The area irrigated by drip and sprinkler irrigation methods increased to 3,338 hectares, more

27.02.2026, 12:47
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"1.7 billion soms allocated for irrigation development in 2025, - Ministry of Agriculture"

In 2025, the republic allocated 1.7 billion soms for the development of the irrigation system, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov at a meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo". Akunbekov noted that project work is currently underway on 41 facilities, while construction work is being carried out on 33 facilities. "At the moment, we are conducting construction and

27.02.2026, 12:46
The capacity of the "Przhevalskaya" substation in Karakol will increase
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The capacity of the "Przhevalskaya" substation in Karakol will increase

The Issyk-Kul electric grid enterprise, a subsidiary of JSC "NESC," continues its active modernization aimed at reliable and quality electricity supply to the region. According to the agency, the "Przhevalskaya" substation 110/35/10 kV currently operates with two transformers. In 2025, one of them will be replaced: a 25 MVA transformer will be upgraded to a more powerful one — 40 MVA.

27.02.2026, 12:28
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The budget of the city of Osh will increase by 52% in 2026 — figures announced

The budget of the city of Osh for 2026 is planned to be approved at the level of 5 billion 205 million 536 thousand 400 soms, which is 52% more compared to the previous year. This data is contained in the draft resolution regarding the budget for 2026 and the planning period for 2027–2028. As a result, an increase in the budget of 1 billion 780 million 222 thousand 600 soms is expected. The total volume of local budget revenues for 2026, taking into account the special funds of budgetary

27.02.2026, 12:15
President: Last year, more than 4,600 families received mortgage apartments
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President: Last year, more than 4,600 families received mortgage apartments

During a republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," President Sadyr Japarov announced that in 2025, mortgage housing was provided for more than 4,600 families. According to him, this accounts for about half of the total number of apartments issued over the past four years. Since 2021, 9,250 families have become homeowners in the country. The President emphasized that among these people are young families who have received the opportunity to move into their apartments for the first

27.02.2026, 12:12
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In Osh, over 1 kg of synthetic drugs found with a citizen of a neighboring country

On February 27, the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in a drug crime. Employees of the Drug Control Department of Osh and the Osh region detained a young man, a citizen of a neighboring republic named L.Y.D., born in 2006. During a search, more than 1 kg of synthetic drugs was found in his bag.

27.02.2026, 12:08
Minister: Last year, farmers were issued more than 2,000 units of agricultural machinery
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Minister: Last year, farmers were issued more than 2,000 units of agricultural machinery

In 2025, 2,069 units of agricultural machinery were leased to farmers and peasant farms, with a total value of 7.2 billion soms. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, reported this at a national meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, this result exceeds the figures of the previous year by 2.6 billion soms and 876 units of machinery. For comparison, in 2024, 1,193 units of machinery were issued for a

27.02.2026, 11:56
Oruntaev checked the construction of a new administrative building in Manas
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Oruntaev checked the construction of a new administrative building in Manas

During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, got acquainted with the implementation of construction projects in the region, the ministry's press service reports. One of the key facilities is a new administrative building for the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, located at 6/2 J. Abdurakhmanov Street.

27.02.2026, 11:55
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The GDP of agriculture increased from 396.8 to 459.7 billion soms, - Minister Akunbekov

- According to the information from the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, the agro-industrial sector accounts for about 10% of the gross domestic product and provides jobs for approximately 20% of the working-age population. This was stated on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo". Akunbekov emphasized that the agricultural sector is one of the priorities in the

27.02.2026, 11:54
In 2025, 119 enterprises were put into operation in the KR, creating 8.4 thousand jobs.
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In 2025, 119 enterprises were put into operation in the KR, creating 8.4 thousand jobs.

In 2025, 119 industrial enterprises were opened in Kyrgyzstan, which allowed the creation of 8,451 new jobs. This was stated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev at a republican meeting taking place in "Yntymak Ordo". Kasymaliev noted that $715.6 million was invested in the development of the industrial sector. “Over the past five years, the country's industry has undergone significant changes, accompanied by industrialization processes. This period has

27.02.2026, 11:45
In 2025, 1.7 billion soms were allocated for the development of irrigation.
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In 2025, 1.7 billion soms were allocated for the development of irrigation.

As part of the development of irrigation infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan, 1.7 billion soms were invested in 2025. This information was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, design work is currently underway on 41 facilities, while construction is already ongoing at 33 sites.

27.02.2026, 11:35
Centrum Air launches regular flights on the Tashkent – Osh route
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Centrum Air launches regular flights on the Tashkent – Osh route

OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" announces the start of regular air service, which will be operated by the Uzbek airline Centrum Air on the route Tashkent – Osh. The first flights are expected to take place on April 1. The flights will be conducted twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using modern Airbus A320 aircraft.

27.02.2026, 11:30
Baisalov: 52 scholarship holders are studying under the "El Umutu" scholarship program
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Baisalov: 52 scholarship holders are studying under the "El Umutu" scholarship program

Currently, 52 students from Kyrgyzstan are receiving education under the 'El Umutu' scholarship program. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov shared this information at a republican meeting taking place at 'Yntymak Ordo'. According to him, this program was initiated and supported by the president of the country with the aim of identifying and supporting talented youth, as well as preparing qualified specialists for the further development of the republic.

27.02.2026, 11:27
Daniyar Amangeldiev and EU Special Envoy David O'Sullivan Discussed Sanctions Issues
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Daniyar Amangeldiev and EU Special Envoy David O'Sullivan Discussed Sanctions Issues

On February 26, an important meeting took place at the "Yntymak-Ordo" residence, attended by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and David O'Sullivan, the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, who arrived in the country on a working visit. During the discussion, the main topic was issues related to sanctions. Daniyar Amangeldiev emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic adheres to a professional and pragmatic

27.02.2026, 11:26
"Altyn Alliance" has become the title partner of the FinOlimp Winter Olympics
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"Altyn Alliance" has become the title partner of the FinOlimp Winter Olympics

The FinOlimp winter olympiad 2025–2026, which concluded at the end of January, was held with the support of the company «Alliance Altyn», serving as the title partner. Students from various corners of the country participated in the olympiad. Following the preliminary selections, 12 top teams advanced to the finals, presenting their projects in fields such as finance, marketing, auditing, and IT (Data Science).

27.02.2026, 11:21
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In Sokuluk, a foreigner was detained while driving a tinted foreign car without documents

In the Sokuluk district, a citizen of another country was detained while driving a car with illegally tinted windows and without the necessary documents. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. The incident occurred on February 25, 2026, when officers from the Traffic Safety Department of the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Directorate were carrying out their duties on the Bishkek—Osh highway. At

27.02.2026, 11:17
"Rosatom" will support five unique eco-projects in Kyrgyzstan
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"Rosatom" will support five unique eco-projects in Kyrgyzstan

An important event took place in Bishkek — the awarding of the authors of the best environmental and socially beneficial projects, organized by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Energy of Development" with the participation of the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the Primakov Center for External Political Cooperation, supported by "Rosatom International Network". Albert Zulkharnayev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in Kyrgyzstan, noted

27.02.2026, 11:15
Deputy Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic Sydykov Dismissed from Office
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Deputy Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic Sydykov Dismissed from Office

In the near future, the name of the new deputy head of the ministry will be announced. The official website of the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has removed the photograph of Orozbek Sydykov, confirming his dismissal from office. According to sources within the ministry, a new deputy minister will be presented in the coming days. Orozbek Kadyrbekovich Sydykov was born in 1987 in the Osh region. He received higher education, graduating in 2012 from the Osh State Law Institute with

27.02.2026, 11:15
Tragedy in Ak-Suu. Four minor children are left without a mother
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Tragedy in Ak-Suu. Four minor children are left without a mother

Jemilya Jamambaeva, the ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, has taken control of the situation in the family of a woman who committed self-immolation in the Ak-Suu district. As a result of the tragedy, four minor children were left without a mother — their ages are 17, 15, 14, and 6 years, the press service of the agency reports.

27.02.2026, 11:05
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Students of K. Akiev School are the first in Jumgal District based on the results of the Olympiad

Students of the Kalyk Akyev Secondary School, located in the village of Kyzyl-Zhildyz in the Jumgal district, successfully participated in the district stage of the republican olympiad, achieving prize positions. This was reported by the school's director, Kudaybergen Chalov. The first stage of the olympiad took place on January 13 of this year, with 18 students participating. The second part of the olympiad was held on February 11-12, and as a result, 5 students returned with awards. The

27.02.2026, 10:59
The Foundation of the Nation and the Heart of the Family. In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Contribution of Women to Science, Culture, and Governance was Celebrated
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The Foundation of the Nation and the Heart of the Family. In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Contribution of Women to Science, Culture, and Governance was Celebrated

In honor of International Women's Day and the release of the ninth volume of the "Encyclopedia of Women of Kyrgyzstan," the State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koichiev, delivered a congratulatory speech. This was reported by the presidential administration. Koichiev emphasized the important role of Kyrgyz women as guardians of traditions, creators, and sources of inspiration.

27.02.2026, 10:39