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The Head of the State Committee for National Security met with representatives of the business community of Kyrgyzstan

On March 16, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, the chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with representatives of the business community. The press service of the agency reported on the discussion of President Sadyr Japarov's directive regarding the cessation of unjustified inspections of entrepreneurs starting from January 2026. Shabdanbekov noted that "honest business should operate confidently and freely." He emphasized that the main goal of

16.03.2026, 18:02
The Housing Committee approved amendments to the public procurement law in favor of people with disabilities
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The Housing Committee approved amendments to the public procurement law in favor of people with disabilities

The Committee on Finance, Budget, and Entrepreneurship Development reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Public Procurement," which was approved in the first reading. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev initiated this draft law. He emphasized that the main goal of the amendments is to ensure the implementation of the constitutional right of people with disabilities to access social, transportation, and engineering infrastructure, as well as goods and services

16.03.2026, 18:02
In Kyrgyzstan, they plan to launch the BRICS Pay payment gateway
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In Kyrgyzstan, they plan to launch the BRICS Pay payment gateway

A meeting of representatives from the National Investment Agency and the international project BRICS Pay took place in Kyrgyzstan. The main topic of discussion was the creation of a new payment gateway that is expected to improve transactions for both individuals and legal entities (C2B and B2B) in the country. According to information from the agency, the goal of implementing this project is to create a new financial infrastructure for payments. BRICS Pay represents a decentralized digital

16.03.2026, 17:53
Prices for meat were checked at the central market in the Aravan district
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Prices for meat were checked at the central market in the Aravan district

In the Osh region, a price check on meat products was conducted at the central market of the Aravan district. The information was provided by the local government representative. Deputy Head of the Osh Region Iliyas Tashbaev, together with the Akim of the Aravan District Daniyar Erkimbaev and representatives of antimonopoly services, carried out a price monitoring of meat.

16.03.2026, 17:51
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Ministry of Agriculture: 270,000 doses of seed material were provided to farmers for free to improve livestock breeds

- In Kyrgyzstan, a program is being implemented aimed at improving livestock breeds through artificial insemination and the development of breeding farms. This was reported by the head of the department for the development of breeding livestock, feed, and the introduction of biotechnology of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, Myktybek Kalandarov, during a radio broadcast. Kalandarov noted that in 2025, the republican budget allocated 60 million soms for these purposes.

16.03.2026, 17:45
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Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia Agree on Mutual Extradition. Law Signed

President Sadyr Japarov has signed a law concerning the ratification of the extradition treaty, which was concluded on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. According to the law, which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, 2026, Kyrgyzstan is carrying out the necessary internal procedures for the treaty with Mongolia to come into force.

16.03.2026, 17:42
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulsunkan Junushalieva Resigns from Her Mandate
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Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulsunkan Junushalieva Resigns from Her Mandate

On March 16, 2026, Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva announced her intention to resign. According to the Central Election Commission, the corresponding statement has been submitted, and the issue of the early termination of her mandate will be considered at the next meeting of the CEC. It should be noted that Junushalieva was elected to the Jogorku Kenesh, representing the 29th electoral district, where she received support from 6,688 votes.

16.03.2026, 17:39
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Residents of the Ak-Suysky District are warned about internet fraud

Employees of the local police department of the Boz-Uchuk district are actively conducting informational activities as part of the prevention month. According to law enforcement agencies, the goal of these activities is to prevent domestic violence, reduce the level of offenses during the "Arsenal" operation, and protect citizens from internet fraudsters.

16.03.2026, 17:38
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The First Major Extinction on Earth Turned Out to Be Worse Than We Thought

The author of the text is K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for any copying or partial use. About 570 million years ago, life was confined to the seas. Large, bizarre invertebrates attached themselves to the sea floor, their fleshy appendages gathering nutrients that flowed past. These strange life forms, known as the Ediacaran biota, eventually disappeared. However, researchers have long debated whether their extinction was catastrophic.

16.03.2026, 17:37
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If a government agency wants to introduce preferences for economic entities, it will be required to notify the Antimonopoly Authority about this.

- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce discussed the new KR Law "On Competition," which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in the first reading. According to the antimonopoly regulation service, the current Law "On Competition" needs updating. The new version presented definitions of concepts such as buyer's compensating power, antimonopoly compliance, digital platforms, and network effects.

16.03.2026, 17:31
Mamataliyev met with the head of the World Bank in Kyrgyzstan
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Mamataliyev met with the head of the World Bank in Kyrgyzstan

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, held a meeting with Hugh Riddell, head of the World Bank Group's office in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the parliament, Mamataliyev emphasized the importance of partnership with the World Bank and the successful implementation of numerous projects in the republic.

16.03.2026, 17:31
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The veterinary service reported a stable epizootic situation in the country

- According to Satkynov, the epizootic situation in Kyrgyzstan remains stable. In his speech on the radio, he noted that the veterinary service regularly receives up-to-date information from city and district veterinary departments. “We receive operational data every week from all regions, cities, and villages. Currently, there are no recorded cases of infectious diseases among animals in the republic,” he emphasized.

16.03.2026, 17:29
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Our People Abroad: Rakhат Oruntaeva Moved with Her Family to a Resort Town Where Officials and Rich People Are Ordinary, and People Generally Lack Aggression

In the latest issue of the "Our People Abroad" column, we talk about Rakhат Oruntaeva, who is successfully building her life in the Vietnamese resort city of Nha Trang. Rakhат was born and spent her childhood in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. After obtaining a higher education in Bishkek, she worked as a teacher. However, three years ago, she decided to change her life and, along with her husband and two daughters, moved to Vietnam to start a business.

16.03.2026, 17:26
The Head of the State Committee for National Security Held an Open Dialogue with Representatives of the Business Community
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The Head of the State Committee for National Security Held an Open Dialogue with Representatives of the Business Community

At a meeting with the business community of Kyrgyzstan, the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, emphasized the importance of dialogue. According to the press service, Shabdanbekov highlighted that the stable operation of businesses is the foundation for economic growth, the creation of new jobs, and the formation of the country's tax base.

16.03.2026, 17:26
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Gulsunkhan Junushalieva Leaves the Jogorku Kenesh

Gulsunkhan Usengazievna Junushalieva, representing electoral district No. 29, has submitted her resignation as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. This information has been confirmed by the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan, which is responsible for elections and referendums. A meeting on this matter will take place today, March 16.

16.03.2026, 17:25
The Chairman of the State Tax Service met with entrepreneurs of the Batken region
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The Chairman of the State Tax Service met with entrepreneurs of the Batken region

On March 16, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, made a working trip to the Batken region. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the work of the territorial tax authorities and discussed with their staff the possibilities of improving the efficiency of tax administration and enhancing the quality of taxpayer services.

16.03.2026, 17:15
Kyrgyzstan and UIM Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
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Kyrgyzstan and UIM Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Union of Motorboating (Union Internationale Motonautique, UIM) have signed a memorandum aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of motorboating, event tourism, and the organization of international sports events. The ministry's press service reported this. According to the document, it is planned to organize international motorboating competitions in Kyrgyzstan, including stages of the UIM F1H2O

16.03.2026, 17:08
The Trade House of Kyrgyzstan will open in Chengdu, China
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The Trade House of Kyrgyzstan will open in Chengdu, China

On March 16, an important meeting took place in Chengdu, China, attended by Jusubali Toromamatov, the trade representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, and Li Yuping, the deputy director of the Bureau of Commerce of Sichuan Province. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the main focus of the negotiations was on expanding economic and trade cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Chengdu.

16.03.2026, 17:06
In Naryn, education department employees demanded money from schools and kindergartens for the Audit Chamber
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In Naryn, education department employees demanded money from schools and kindergartens for the Audit Chamber

In Naryn, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) uncovered a case of extortion of funds from the directors of schools and kindergartens. According to the SCNS, workers of the Naryn education department, using their official powers, illegally requested amounts ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 soms from the heads of educational institutions. These funds were allegedly intended for an inspector from the Audit Chamber to conceal financial violations.

16.03.2026, 17:04
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"At First They Were in Shock": Elmira Torokeldi Kyz and Her Husband Were Very Surprised to Hear the News About Their Children

Elmira Torokeldi kyzy, who gave birth to six children, has become a mother of twins twice. This mother of many children was born on August 18, 1992, in the village of Chak, located in the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region. She currently lives with her husband in the village of Kozhomkul, on the outskirts of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.

16.03.2026, 16:56
The Minister of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the U.S. Ambassador Discussed Expanding Cooperation
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The Minister of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the U.S. Ambassador Discussed Expanding Cooperation

On March 16, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, met with the Ambassador of the United States, Leslie Viguerie. During the meeting, the participants discussed the prospects for deepening trade and economic partnership between Kyrgyzstan and the USA, paying special attention to the results of the recently held second B5+1 dialogue forum.

16.03.2026, 16:54
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The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to certain laws of Kyrgyzstan regarding the inheritance of electronic money in the first reading.

Source: K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. At a meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning amendments to several legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic related to the inheritance of electronic money was adopted in the first reading.

16.03.2026, 16:51
A Chinese company plans to upgrade street lighting in Kyrgyzstan
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A Chinese company plans to upgrade street lighting in Kyrgyzstan

/Kabar/. A meeting between the head of the National Investment Agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, and representatives of Longteng Lighting Group Co., Ltd. recently took place. During the meeting, Chinese specialists shared their international experience in architectural and urban lighting. They noted their participation in the lighting of major international events, such as the BRICS summits and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

16.03.2026, 16:47
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In Kyrgyzstan, a unified emergency response service and an emergency call system for operational services are being established.

The material is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. In Kyrgyzstan, the process of creating a unified emergency response service is actively underway, which will operate based on the information system "112". These activities are being carried out according to the directive of the Prime Minister, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).

16.03.2026, 16:43
More than 25,000 new trees planted in protected areas of Kyrgyzstan
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More than 25,000 new trees planted in protected areas of Kyrgyzstan

In 2025, significant measures for forest restoration and greening in specially protected natural areas were implemented as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, this year: - 16,450 seedlings of forest species were planted in the territories of state natural parks (GPP) covering an area of 23.79 hectares;

16.03.2026, 16:42
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By the end of 2025, Chuy Region leads in milk and egg production in the republic, - National Statistics Committee

- At a press conference held at the National Statistical Committee, the results of agricultural production for 2025 were announced. According to the data from the statistical agency, Chui Region once again confirmed its leadership in milk production, accounting for 26.3% of the total volume. The next regions by this indicator were Jalal-Abad Region with 20.7% and Osh Region, which made up 19%. The average milk yield per cow in the country in 2025 was 2114 kg, while in Chui Region it reached an

16.03.2026, 16:37
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OpenAI Delayed the Launch of Erotic Chats in ChatGPT Due to Safety Concerns

The authors of this material are K-News. To copy or partially use it, permission must be obtained from the K-News editorial office. Various fields of activity are developing due to human interest in erotic content, and artificial intelligence is no exception. Companies are trying to use these themes to promote their platforms while staying within ethical norms and legislation. However, OpenAI is currently not ready to launch erotic chats.

16.03.2026, 16:36
The Russian Drama Theater presented the schedule for April 2026
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The Russian Drama Theater presented the schedule for April 2026

The State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov has announced its program for April 2026. In the upcoming month, audiences will be able to enjoy performances such as "Three Sisters," "Baba Chanel," "King. Queen. Jack," "The Queen of Spades," and many others.

16.03.2026, 16:33
The visit of the Ghanaian Foreign Minister to Kyrgyzstan was called historic
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The visit of the Ghanaian Foreign Minister to Kyrgyzstan was called historic

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, was characterized as historic. This information was announced at a meeting in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic by the country's ambassador to Ethiopia, Adylbek Tultemirov. He emphasized that the cooperation between the two states has significant potential, and the political dialogue will continue.

16.03.2026, 16:30
Zhapаров: Kyrgyzstan is interested in deepening ties with Ghana and African countries
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Zhapаров: Kyrgyzstan is interested in deepening ties with Ghana and African countries

Today, October 16, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Samuel Ablaakwa. The negotiations focused on the possibilities of deepening bilateral cooperation, as well as areas of mutual interest for both countries. Japarov emphasized that despite the distance between the states, Kyrgyzstan shows an active interest in expanding ties with Ghana in both bilateral and multilateral formats.

16.03.2026, 16:13