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Laser Internet Reaches Geostationary Orbit: Europe and China Transmit Data at Speeds of Up to 2.6 Gbps

The article was prepared by K-News. The use of the material is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. As part of the experiment announced on February 26 by the European Space Agency, a ground-based laser terminal developed by Airbus established a reliable connection with the Alphasat satellite, located at an altitude of approximately 36,000 kilometers. For several minutes, a continuous data transmission channel was maintained at a speed of 2.6 Gbit/s.

04.03.2026, 17:14
Local news

The number of teenagers suffering from obesity is increasing

Specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion emphasize that obesity is not just an aesthetic issue, but a serious chronic disease. According to data from the World Health Organization, since 1990, the obesity rate among adults has more than doubled, and among adolescents, it has increased fourfold.

04.03.2026, 17:14
In the Batken Region, 7 artificial glaciers have been created
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In the Batken Region, 7 artificial glaciers have been created

Construction of seven artificial glaciers has been completed in the Batken region as part of a project aimed at addressing the water shortage issue. According to the press service of the presidential representative, the new glaciers are located in villages such as Gaz, Sogment, Bulak-Bashy, Kainy, Aibiyke, Kok-Tash, and Sumbula.

04.03.2026, 17:09
Bishkek is being divided into zones: how much will parking cost in the city center
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Bishkek is being divided into zones: how much will parking cost in the city center

The capital has presented an initiative for the automation of parking with rates up to 50 soms per hour. The authorities of Bishkek are resuming discussions on the idea of implementing paid parking spaces. A draft resolution concerning the regulation of municipal parking lots and spaces has been submitted for consideration by the Bishkek City Council. The proposed measures aim to eradicate spontaneous parking and introduce an automated system for payment collection. A key element of this

04.03.2026, 17:04
Approved plans for the development of crop production, horticulture, and cooperation for the coming years
Economy / Exclusive

Approved plans for the development of crop production, horticulture, and cooperation for the coming years

Today, at a meeting held by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, strategic plans for the development of horticulture, crop production, and cooperation were approved. This was reported by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation. As noted by Turat Idirisov, the main focus in horticulture will be on providing farmers with quality and certified seedlings for fruit plants.

04.03.2026, 17:03
Ethnic Kyrgyz who have received Kyrgyz citizenship are being called up for military service in Tajikistan
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Ethnic Kyrgyz who have received Kyrgyz citizenship are being called up for military service in Tajikistan

Kyrgyz citizens who relocated from Tajik Murghab have submitted a draft notice to the army During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov reported that he was approached by ethnic Kyrgyz who moved from Murghab to Kyrgyzstan and received citizenship of the republic. According to the applicants, despite their new citizenship, the authorities of Tajikistan continue to draft them into military service, putting pressure on their relatives who remain in Tajikistan. There are also

04.03.2026, 16:53
Ecology

Strong Winds Expected Soon in Chui Region and Bishkek City

In the coming hours, as well as in the evening of March 4, strong winds are forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui region. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the speed of the eastern wind may reach 15-20 meters per second.

04.03.2026, 16:51
Local news / Exclusive

The city of Osh has doubled in size: About 239 million soms allocated for the development of the master plan

On March 4, during a session of the Osh City Council, Deputy Kutmanaly Abdrakhman uulu raised the issue of the progress in developing the general plan for Osh. Deputy Head of the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Architecture, Mirlan Ömüraliyev, reported that the ministry's department responsible for construction is working on creating a new general plan for the city of Osh.

04.03.2026, 16:51
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Folk Legends: The Elder Who Lived in a Cave Near the Kuzu-Baglan River Helped the Villagers Get Rid of a Snake Invasion

On the eastern bank of the Kozu-Baglan River in the Leilek District of the Batken Region lies the area of Ak-Tooк. This name is associated with the figure of Aktook Ata, who was renowned as an "oluy" — a sacred person possessing high morals and life experience, and who studied various sciences. He lived in a cave located near the Kozu-Baglan River. According to local legends, when Aktook Ata crossed the river, the flow of water would stop. In the morning, when the sun's rays

04.03.2026, 16:50
Kadir Tün and Orozo Ait: When Will They Be Celebrated in Kyrgyzstan
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Kadir Tün and Orozo Ait: When Will They Be Celebrated in Kyrgyzstan

Orozo Ait may coincide with the celebration of Nowruz According to the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, Kadir Night (Night of Destiny) will be celebrated at night from March 16 to 17. It is expected that Orozo Ait will take place on March 20, and there is a possibility that it will coincide with the celebration of Nowruz. The Ministry of Labor reminded citizens that it is important to consider the updated calendar of weekends and holidays, as well as the fact that there will

04.03.2026, 16:50
Local news

"Have to Drive into Oncoming Traffic." Drivers Complain About a Pothole on Fuchik Street

According to one of the users, the condition of the road surface on Fuchik Street raises serious concerns. "On Fuchik Street towards Chuy Avenue, a huge pothole has formed. Cars are forced to move on one side of the road, and if another vehicle is coming from the opposite direction, there is a need to enter the oncoming lane. This is extremely dangerous. It would be good to install a warning sign," shares the concerned author of the video on the Threads platform. Additional complaints

04.03.2026, 16:47
Expert: Personnel Decisions Are a Response to the Inertia of Certain Officials
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Expert: Personnel Decisions Are a Response to the Inertia of Certain Officials

Recently, personnel changes in the government and regional representative offices have signaled the need for a reboot of the state management system. This opinion is held by Ulugbek Yereshayev, an expert in public administration. According to him, some agencies exhibit clear inconsistency and lack of coordination between local structures and the mayors of major cities.

04.03.2026, 16:47
It is proposed to pay for health insurance for children under 18 from the budget.
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It is proposed to pay for health insurance for children under 18 from the budget.

The Ministry of Health proposes changes to the legislation on medical insurance In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is proposed to cover the contributions for mandatory health insurance for all citizens under 18 years of age from the state budget. These changes pertain to the law "On Medical Insurance of Citizens in the Kyrgyz Republic." The Ministry of Health is the initiator of this bill. The document includes an amendment to Article 9, which states that the government will make

04.03.2026, 16:44
An Official Statement on the New Supreme Leader Has Been Made in Iran
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An Official Statement on the New Supreme Leader Has Been Made in Iran

A member of Iran's Assembly of Experts, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, announced that the country is in the final stages of selecting a new Supreme Leader. This statement was made as part of a message published by the Lenta.ru agency and the Iranian news agency IRIB News on their Telegram channel. “We are on the verge of determining a new Supreme Leader; however, it is important to note that a state of emergency has been declared in the country,” Khatami added.

04.03.2026, 16:43
What are they planning to give and how much will they spend on March 8 in the Kyrgyz Republic - a study
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What are they planning to give and how much will they spend on March 8 in the Kyrgyz Republic - a study

In anticipation of March 8, the Customer Service Department of an international marketplace published the results of its research. 63% of respondents plan to give gifts, and 49% of them intend to spend up to 6,000 soms. According to data on e-commerce, 72% of respondents noted that the holiday is widely celebrated in their circles, while 71% plan to celebrate it in 2026. Only 10% stated that March 8 is not celebrated in their environment.

04.03.2026, 16:42
Economy

Half of all household income is owned by 20 percent of wealthy citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to the National Statistical Committee, by the end of 2025, the level of wealth inequality in Kyrgyzstan remains high. Almost half of the monetary income of the population (47 percent) is concentrated in the hands of 20 percent of the wealthiest citizens. This indicator is known in economics as the quintile coefficient, which illustrates the degree of social inequality. The fact that one-fifth of the citizens control nearly half of all financial resources indicates a significant

04.03.2026, 16:41
Speaker of the Parliament Marlen Mamataliyev announced the salaries of the deputies
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Speaker of the Parliament Marlen Mamataliyev announced the salaries of the deputies

The Speaker of the Parliament called on bloggers and journalists not to spread rumors about the deputies At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev announced information about the salary of deputies, which amounts to 58,432 soms, as well as a fund of 80,000 soms allocated for additional expenses. According to the speaker, in an interview dedicated to issues of digitalization, he was asked about the salary of deputies, and his answer was misinterpreted by the public.

04.03.2026, 16:39
Incidents / Exclusive

On Aitmatov Avenue, a bus driver drove into oncoming traffic and nearly collided with a car. Video

An incident occurred on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek when a bus driver veered into oncoming traffic and nearly collided with a car traveling in its lane. This violation was recorded by the officers of the Patrol Police Department. According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, the identity of the driver was established. A preventive conversation was held with him, and a protocol for the violation was drawn up.

04.03.2026, 16:39
Spring in Bishkek: the city will be transformed by 2 million flowers and thousands of tulips
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Spring in Bishkek: the city will be transformed by 2 million flowers and thousands of tulips

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service In 2026, Bishkek plans to significantly increase the scale of greening. The capital will be adorned with about 2 million annual flowers, which will be planted in parks, flowerbeds, squares, and along the main streets of the city. According to information from the press service, the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" has developed an extensive program for the floral decoration of the capital.

04.03.2026, 16:39
Incidents

In Bishkek on Aitmatov Avenue, a bus driver drove into the oncoming lane

On Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek, officers from the Patrol Service of the Police recorded a serious violation of traffic rules committed by a bus driver. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Service. According to the information provided by the agency, the bus entered the oncoming lane, creating a danger for other road users. The driver was detained and taken to the Patrol Service, where a preventive conversation was held with him. A protocol was drawn up against the

04.03.2026, 16:30
Exclusive

In the Issyk-Ata District, a truck veered off the road after a collision

An accident occurred in the Issyk-Ata district, resulting in a truck ending up off the road. According to witness reports, on March 4, a collision took place between a truck and a passenger car on the highway connecting the villages of Dmitrievka and Budyonovka in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region.

04.03.2026, 16:27
Reuters reports on a submarine attack on an Iranian military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka
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Reuters reports on a submarine attack on an Iranian military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka

Illustrative photo As a result of the incident involving a submarine attacking an Iranian frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka, 101 people are reported missing, and another 78 have been injured, according to sources cited by Reuters. It is still unknown which submarine struck the frigate. According to information provided by the Daily Mirror, the target of the attack was the IRIS Dena frigate of the "Moudj" class, which belongs to the Southern Fleet of the Iranian Navy. This ship

04.03.2026, 16:24
The Ministry of Health closed 263 unlicensed clinics across the country
Health / Exclusive

The Ministry of Health closed 263 unlicensed clinics across the country

In 2025, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an extensive inspection of the private medical sector in various regions of the country. This was reported by Aman Osmonov, head of the licensing department, in an interview with the program "Elden Sobol" of the agency "Kabar". He noted that as part of the fight against illegal medical practice, the ministry instructed its coordinators in the regions to conduct relevant inspections.

04.03.2026, 16:17
Exclusive

The akyn Askat Zhetigen was released from the SHIZO.

According to the lawyer of Askat Zhetigen, Nurbek Toktakunov, his client was released from the punitive isolation unit of correctional colony No. 27. This happened after complaints and appeals were submitted to various authorities. The head of the State Penitentiary Service, Chyngyz Kozhoshev, visited the colony, where he released Zhetigen and held a conversation with the staff about the necessity of respecting the rights of prisoners and creating humane conditions of detention.

04.03.2026, 16:16
Local news

Student Rotation. A Program for Regional Mobility is Being Prepared in Kyrgyzstan

Currently, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan is working on creating a regional mobility program for students. This was reported by the press service of the ministry, adding that the project is in the development stage. Ministry representatives indicated that the main goal of the program is to expand access to higher education and encourage student mobility between different regions of the country.

04.03.2026, 16:15
Local news

A system for early detection of biological threats will be established in Kyrgyzstan.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented for public discussion a draft resolution concerning the approval of the procedure for preventing and warning against biological threats. This document has been created in accordance with the Law "On Biological Safety in the Kyrgyz Republic," which was adopted in January 2025. As part of the project, it is planned to establish an effective system for monitoring, detecting, and responding to biological threats. In particular,

04.03.2026, 16:06
Exclusive

Where and Who is Investing 6.2 Billion Soms in the Construction of 75 Processing Enterprises? (list)

In Kyrgyzstan, as part of a government program aimed at improving the quality and competitiveness of local products, as well as modernizing production processes, the opening of 75 processing enterprises is planned by 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the country. The total funding for the implementation of these projects will amount to 6.2 billion soms.

04.03.2026, 16:06
A 20-Year-Old Local Resident Hanged Himself in the Nookat District
Incidents

A 20-Year-Old Local Resident Hanged Himself in the Nookat District

The body was found in a barn A tragedy occurred in the Nookat district of the Osh region: a 20-year-old young man took his own life. This was reported by the regional department of internal affairs. According to the police, on February 20, 2026, a signal was received in the duty unit from the 112 service that a resident of the village of Kok-Bel, born in 2005, was found dead, hanging in a livestock barn on his property. Information about this incident has been registered in the incident log, a

04.03.2026, 16:05
The New York Times: Iran Strikes at Least Seven American Satellite Communication Facilities in Five Middle Eastern Countries. Satellite Images
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The New York Times: Iran Strikes at Least Seven American Satellite Communication Facilities in Five Middle Eastern Countries. Satellite Images

Satellite images from March 1 show smoke rising from a building at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Analysis of satellite images and confirmed video footage obtained by the New York Times revealed that Iranian strikes over the weekend and on Monday damaged infrastructure related to communication and radar systems at seven American military bases in the region. The recordings show that devices responsible for tracking ballistic missiles, as well as satellite antennas and radar domes

04.03.2026, 15:55
Local news

In spring, two million annual flowers will be planted in Bishkek.

This year, the volume of greening in Bishkek has noticeably increased. "Bishkekzelenstroy" plans to plant about two million annual flowers in flowerbeds, parks, squares, and along central streets. This was reported by representatives of the city administration. Currently, the organization's staff is engaged in sowing flower seeds in greenhouses.

04.03.2026, 15:54
A man with a toy gun was detained in Bishkek
Incidents

A man with a toy gun was detained in Bishkek

Several days after the incident, in the village of Novo-Pavlovka, located in the Chuy region, it was revealed that the report of gunfire was false. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to law enforcement officials, on March 3 at 22:36, a signal was received at the number "102" that a certain person was firing a weapon in the settlement. An investigative operational group was immediately dispatched to the scene.

04.03.2026, 15:54
Exclusive

Rosselkhoznadzor seized over 230,000 seedlings from Kyrgyzstan at the border

The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial office is required for copying or partial use. On March 3, on the A310 highway in the Chelyabinsk region, employees of the Ural Interregional Directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor, together with customs services, stopped two large batches of planting material near the MAPP "Bugristoye".

04.03.2026, 15:51
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"Got the hype, got embarrassed." Kokulov spoke out about the protocol issued to him for violating traffic rules.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 4, Kokulov pointed out that the employees of the Patrol Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs took advantage of the situation to create a stir, which, in his opinion, led to his public disgrace. The deputy stated that the violation occurred around 7 a.m., but the officers arrived at his house only at 11 a.m. "How can it be allowed that search activities are conducted against me when this contradicts the Constitution?" he exclaimed.

04.03.2026, 15:49
Local news

In Bishkek, they want to change the payment system for municipal parking lots and spaces.

The Bishkek City Hall has developed a draft resolution of the Bishkek City Council titled "On the Issues of Regulating the Activities of Municipal Parking Lots and Stands in the City of Bishkek." The main goal of the changes is to organize the parking space, reduce the load on the road network, and create more comfortable conditions for the operation of urban transport. Among the proposed measures: approval of new rules for municipal parking lots and stands; determination of parking

04.03.2026, 15:45
Legendary football coach Boris Podkorytov has passed away
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Legendary football coach Boris Podkorytov has passed away

A coach known for his work in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Today, the famous football coach Boris Podkorytov has passed away, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. Boris Petrovich Podkorytov, a distinguished coach of the Kyrgyz SSR and a significant figure in domestic football, left this world at the age of 78. Born on May 3, 1948, in Frunze, he began his football career under the guidance of the renowned children's coach Vladimir Korobchenko. In 1966, after the final of the all-Union

04.03.2026, 15:44
The Ministry of Health clarified the role of dietary supplements in official medicine
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The Ministry of Health clarified the role of dietary supplements in official medicine

Within the framework of official medicine, doctors can recommend not only medications but also vitamins and dietary supplements (DS). This was stated by Aman Osmonov, head of the licensing department of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, in the program "Elden Sobol". He noted that a crucial condition for prescribing dietary supplements is their preliminary safety check conducted by government bodies. In international practice, doctors are also allowed to prescribe such supplements

04.03.2026, 15:32