This year in Bishkek, the traditional march held in honor of International Women's Day on March 8 has been canceled. Instead, according to a statement from the organizing committee, a peaceful event will take place in Gorky Park. According to the organizers, the event is scheduled from 12:00 to 13:00. Participants will also be provided with a safety memo.
In the village of Belovodskoye, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region, the sale of decorative artificial cherry blossom trees, 1.5 and 2 meters tall, has begun. With the start of the pre-holiday season in the administrative center of the district, where large trading markets and catering establishments are concentrated, trade has become more active.
The Karakol City Council has decided to approve the city's budget for 2026 at over 672.8 million soms. The total budget amount, taking into account all necessary adjustments, is 672 million 888 thousand 300 soms. For comparison, in 2025, the city's budget was 576 million 572 thousand 100 soms, which demonstrates its significant growth this year.
The Justice Affairs Council has completed the processing of applications from those wishing to fill vacant judicial positions in the Constitutional and Supreme Courts, as well as in local courts. This was reported by the press service of the Council. As a result of the review, a list was compiled of those who passed the selection and were admitted to the competitive process.
Photo by the organizing committee This year, the traditional march dedicated to International Women's Day on March 8 will not be held in Bishkek for safety reasons. Instead, a peaceful action is planned to take place in Gorky Park from 12:00 to 13:00. The organizers have received permission to hold the event from the city hall. This was reported in an interview with the publication 24.kg by Aigul Storozhuk, a representative of the organizing committee.
There are 134 citizens of Kyrgyzstan remaining on a cruise ship in Qatar. The press secretary of the president, Askat Alagozov, reported on his Facebook page that they have already departed from Doha to Saudi Arabia. According to him, these citizens will be transported to Riyadh by bus, from where they will return to Bishkek on a flight.
On the eve of International Women's Day, March 8, the portal 24.kg asked several Kyrgyz politicians and public figures how they plan to congratulate the women in their lives and how they intend to celebrate the holiday. Marlen Mamataliyev, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, shared that this day holds special significance for him, which becomes deeper with each passing year. Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh. Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev In his childhood, he associated the holiday with simple things:
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who remained on the cruise liner in Qatar have departed from Doha towards Saudi Arabia. The press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, confirmed this information. According to him, the group consists of 134 people. They will reach Riyadh by bus, after which they will fly to Bishkek.
Frame from the series "Scarpetta" starring Nicole Kidman From March 9 to 15, viewers can look forward to many interesting premieres, among which stand out performances by top Hollywood stars. Nicole Kidman will play a forensic expert in a dark thriller, while Michelle Pfeiffer will try to start a new life in picturesque Montana. Adventure fans will enjoy the continuation of the pirate story, while lovers of intricate plots will see a Spanish drama about fateful mistakes and family
In the village of Zhash-Lenin, located in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, a logistics center for the storage of vegetables and fruits has been built. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The warehouse was constructed on municipal land as part of the CASA-1000 project aimed at supporting local communities, with funding amounting to 6 million 644 thousand 663 soms, in addition to 104 thousand soms allocated
A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic On March 2, a statement was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek from a citizen O.N., who requested measures to be taken against the director of LLC "MIRELLE & COMPANY" M.K. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. The applicant claimed that the company director received
Photos provided by the family of Kadyrbek Ilyasov. On March 7, 2026, a significant anniversary was to take place — the 90th birthday of Kadyrbek Ilyasovich Ilyasov, who was one of the most respected doctors in Kyrgyzstan. Despite his passing in 2025, his memory lives on through his students, colleagues, and numerous patients he helped. Throughout his more than 50-year medical career, Kadyrbek Ilyasov combined medical practice with management activities, making a significant contribution to the
The discussion also focused on improving the early warning system for emergencies. On March 6, in Bishkek, the Minister of Emergency Situations, Urmatbek Shamyrkanov, held a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Korea, Kim Kwan-jae, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. During the conversation, Urmatbek Shamyrkanov emphasized the importance of bilateral relations and expressed gratitude to the Korean government for its ongoing
The Swiss project "Araket" will allocate up to 5 million soms to support women in Kyrgyzstan. This decision came as a result of a business idea competition held in Bishkek and Osh, as reported by the Swiss Embassy.
On the eve of March 8, it is especially important to remember the stories of women who dared to choose their own path despite stereotypes. In the past, many professions were considered exclusively male, and opportunities for education and career were limited. Maria Musalieva is one of those who managed to overcome these barriers. Born in a Kyrgyz village, she dreamed of a "male profession" and became one of the first parachutists in the country. However, after a tragic incident
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Bazar-Korgon district, work has begun on the modernization of the Kara Unkur-Sai irrigation system. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. As part of the project, the irrigation infrastructure is planned to be updated, which will supply irrigation water to eight settlements in this area.
Officials handed out flowers to women of all ages on the streets of the capital On International Women's Day, the vice mayors of Bishkek, as well as the head of the mayor's office and akims of several districts, took to the streets to congratulate the city's residents. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. They distributed flowers to everyone they encountered: girls, young women, women, and elderly ladies, accompanying this gesture with sincere
Water supply will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On March 10, 2026, water supply will be temporarily halted from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM in residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial sites. This was reported by the city administration. The area of the shutdown includes the streets Oktyabrskaya, VBCHK, the Alamidin River, and Puteprovodnaya Street. The reason for the shutdown is the reconstruction being carried out
The warmest March 7 in Bishkek was in 2004, when the temperature reached +28.1 degrees. This information is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." On this day, record temperature values were observed in the capital.
At the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration, a presentation of new equipment — a 3D printer and a 3D scanner made in France — took place at the Republican Institution of Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products. According to the information from the department, these technologies were acquired as part of the modernization program. At the event, participants were able to familiarize themselves with the 3D prosthetics room, as well as the capabilities of the new equipment and the walking
Employees of the Bishkek city hall, including the vice mayors and akims of four districts, took to the streets to congratulate women on the holiday by handing them flowers. This was reported by the city municipality. “This unexpected and touching gesture brought joy to people, turning an ordinary day into a small celebration. Passersby, including girls, young women, women, and grandmothers, received not only flowers but also sincere words of gratitude and warm wishes. For many Bishkek women,
The president participated in the iftar along with the mosque's parishioners and performed the prayer. Today in Bishkek, at the central mosque named after Imam Sarakhsi, an iftar was held organized by President Sadyr Japarov. This was reported by the press service of the President's Administration. During his speech, the head of state congratulated those present on the beginning of the holy month of Orozo, emphasizing the importance of strengthening faith, mutual assistance, and good
In Bishkek, there is an unexpectedly early arrival of swallows. “We noticed that swallows are flying in the sky above the 5th Hydroelectric Power Station. Usually, their appearance occurs no earlier than the end of March,” local residents reported.
A member of the Jogorku Kenesh proposed a possible solution for those who own cars with Russian license plates that have not been able to go through the legalization process. In his Telegram channel, Bekeshev reported that the speaker of the parliament, Marlen Mamataliyev, will soon travel to Russia.
Last weekend, two silver coins from the 19th century, each with a denomination of one ruble, were offered for sale at the "flea" market in the Jaily District. The total price for both coins was 8,000 soms, and they were purchased by antique enthusiasts.
To improve the irrigation system of the Manas district, a concrete mixer was purchased for the amount of 2,876,593 soms, funded by the district development fund. The Akim of the Manas district, Bakyt Suymbaev, personally handed over this equipment and instructed to prepare in advance for the irrigation works for the current year.
Today, a fire broke out on the roof of the State Customs Service building located on Baytik Baatyr Street in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, at 19:39, two fire crews and a fire ladder were dispatched to combat the flames.
The Embassy of Hungary received information from the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan about technical difficulties with data transmission related to the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program. This information was announced at the diplomatic institution, as reported by sources from 24.kg. According to embassy representatives, the corrected data from the initial selection conducted by the Ministry will be sent to the Tempus Foundation, which is responsible
In the Jeti-Oguz district, work has begun on the repair of inter-village roads, as reported to Turmush by Adilet Kambarbek uulu, the director of the road maintenance enterprise No. 35. According to him, as part of the plan for 2026, road construction work has started on a section three kilometers long that connects Kyzyl-Suu and Chon-Kyzyl-Suu.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a positive trend in the increase of library readers among children and adolescents under the age of 15. These data were provided by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The court has decided to destroy the products that have expired. At the "Ak-Tilek" warehouse, employees of the State Tax Service discovered a significant amount of expired confectionery goods. This information was received from the agency itself. During the inspection of the cargo vehicle, it was found that some of the goods were not properly registered, while others had expired. In total, the weight of the discovered products amounted to about 10 tons. The materials related to this
In response to a request from Autonews.ru, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia reported on the rules for using cars with Kyrgyz license plates on the territory of the country. Cars manufactured in the EAEU member states have the right to participate in road traffic on the territory of Russia if all legislative conditions are met.
On March 6, President Sadyr Japarov held an iftar for the parishioners of the central mosque in Bishkek. According to a statement from the press service of the presidential administration, he congratulated the believers on the beginning of the holy month of Orozo, urging them to strengthen their faith, show compassion, and support one another.
In the new videos, Daniel Azhiev, who was pardoned by President Sadyr Japarov, is seen getting into a helicopter, which he uses to leave the colony. The recording was made with a mobile device.
Today, March 6, a significant event took place at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, attracting a multitude of people. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, characteristic of events where art becomes a means of deep communication. Visitors ascended the museum stairs, paused in the hall, conversed with one another, and tried to catch the anticipation of the upcoming exhibition. The opening of a large personal exhibition by artist Eldar Aitmatov titled
On April 11 and 12, an international hip-hop festival called Groove Republic: LDDLM Edition will take place in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture. As noted by the ministry, this event will become one of the key happenings for the cultural life of Kyrgyzstan in modern times.
A new presidential decree has been signed Altynbek Ergeshov is no longer the mayor of Tokmok, as reported by the Presidential Administration. A new mayor has been appointed — Kutpidin Shakirov. It should be noted that from 2024 to 2026, Kutpidin Shakirov served as the acting akim of the Kemin district.
The solemn event will take place on March 31 in Bishkek as part of the presentation of the National Catalog Top-100 KYRGYZSTAN. This project annually highlights significant achievements of professionals and contributes to strengthening their business reputation. As part of the evening, the following activities are planned:
Specialists from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) discovered a significant arsenal of firearms and ammunition in the Osh region. According to the State Committee, the arsenal belongs to members of an organized criminal group associated with the crime boss Kadyrov Dosonov, known by the name Djengo.
On March 7, a citywide clean-up will take place in Osh as part of a spring campaign that will last for three months. This was reported by the city administration. According to information from the authorities, this campaign will begin on March 1 and conclude on May 31.
An appeal to the Attorney General calling for transparency and justice in the investigation A group of public organizations from the Osh region has sent an appeal to the Attorney General, the Minister of Internal Affairs, the head of the Osh region police department, and the Ombudsman regarding the tragic death of 21-year-old Aizhanil, a resident of the Nookat district. In their letter, they insist on the need for a comprehensive, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances
According to forecasts, by 2027 women will occupy at least 30% of positions in the personnel reserve for leadership roles At a recent meeting with the female staff of the Presidential Administration, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated those present on the upcoming International Women's Day. This was reported by the government press service. In his address, the Prime Minister noted that this holiday symbolizes deep respect for women, who have always been the cornerstone of
The mayor of the city, Janarbek Akaev, issued a strict reprimand to the director of the municipal enterprise "Oshteploenergo," Dolatbek Kokochorov. This information was announced by the press service of the municipality of the southern capital. According to the data, the reprimand was imposed due to a violation of ethical conduct norms while performing official duties.
On March 3, 2026, at the phytosanitary control post "Kyzyl-Kiya" in the Batken region, an attempt to import more than 80 thousand seedlings from Uzbekistan was halted. Inspectors from the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine discovered a shipment consisting of 80,520 seedlings, which necessitated intervention.
The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a decree to implement the "Bala Irysy" allowance Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, announced the launch of a new social assistance program — an allowance called "Bala Irysy." This allowance will be provided to all children, regardless of their families' financial situation. The head of state noted that this decision was a response to numerous appeals from citizens who complained about difficulties in obtaining government
In some areas of Kyrgyzstan, rain is forecasted, and in Naryn, it may turn into snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −1 degree at night, while during the day it will rise to +13.
Digitalization in the country allows for significant savings on paper. This week, Marlen Mamataliyev, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, announced the salaries of deputies. During a parliamentary session, he noted that a deputy's salary amounts to 58,432 soms. In addition, each deputy is allocated a fund of 80,000 soms. These funds are intended for the maintenance of a service vehicle, payment for a driver, office expenses, as well as for airline tickets and travel within the regions.
UNICEF has enthusiastically responded to the decree signed by President Sadyr Japarov. It introduces a new monthly allowance, 'Bala Yrysy', for all children under three years of age. Samman Tapa, a UNICEF representative, emphasized that this decision demonstrates the country's ongoing commitment to protecting children's rights and the importance of investing in their early development.