In the Chuy region, in the city of Kant, there was a violation of the rules of urban improvement. According to the city administration, two young individuals became the subject of administrative proceedings after their actions near garbage containers were recorded by surveillance cameras.
In Bishkek, from March 25, 2026, starting at 19:00, until March 26, 2026, at 06:00, a section of Aaly Tokombaev Street, located between Suhe-Bator and Zhukeev-Pudovkin Streets, will be temporarily closed. This information was provided by the city administration. The closure is related to the installation of metal structures for the overpass pedestrian crossing.
In Kara-Kul, the end of the heating season for 2025–2026 has been announced. This decision was recorded in an order signed by Mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev and will take effect on March 23. The decision to stop heating is related to the establishment of stable warming and an average daily air temperature that exceeds previously established norms.
The event will take place as part of the Francophonie week “Spring of Francophonie 2026” kicks off in Bishkek, organized by the French Alliance with the support of the embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Romania, and the European Union representation. The festival opening will be marked by a concert of French pianist Kristina Fonlupt. The concert is scheduled for March 25 at 18:30 and will take place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic. Admission to the event is free. photo
In Bishkek, at a meeting held by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, the results of the inspection of the Orto-Sai market, which took place over the weekend, were discussed. The relevant information was provided by the city hall. The mayor expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the market, noting that despite the improvement work carried out over the year, the oversight from the responsible services was insufficient. As a result, the situation reverted to previous problems: spontaneous trade resumed
U.S. President Donald Trump announced "good and productive negotiations" with Iran, which, according to him, began at the end of last week. Trump ordered a temporary halt to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for a period of five days to allow for an agreement to be reached, as reported by the "Russian Service of the BBC." However, Iranian authorities, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, called these claims
The computer testing conducted by the Justice Affairs Council for the vacant positions of local court judges has been completed in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the council's press service. A total of 265 people applied for the competition; however, after a preliminary document analysis, four candidates were excluded from participation, and one withdrew their application.
In Bishkek, there is a tightening of control over establishments providing "anti-cinema" services. As a result of a two-day inspection, violations were discovered, as reported by the city’s Department of Internal Affairs. The inspections took place on March 20 and 21 and were initiated based on information that in some establishments, minors could be present without supervision and have access to 18+ content without age verification.
An important step in the field of space technologies has taken place in the Kyrgyz Republic: the Cabinet of Ministers approved the establishment of the open joint-stock company "Kyrgyz Satellite." According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, the new state structure will become an important tool for applying space technologies in resource management and the economy. The goal of the project is to develop a national system for collecting and utilizing aerospace
The updated schedule for the second round of the National Volleyball League Championship of Kyrgyzstan has been announced. The competitions will take place from March 23 to March 29 at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek.
As a result of the military aircraft accident involving the Colombian Air Force, 66 people have died, and many others have been injured. Rescue operations continue at the crash site, as reported by Reuters. The tragedy occurred during the takeoff of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules from the airfield in Puerto Leguízamo, located on the border with Peru. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the aircraft likely collided with an obstacle at the end of the runway.
The government of the country has approved the decision to establish a joint-stock company called "Kyrgyz Satellite." This organization will be responsible for the implementation of space technologies and the use of aerospace data. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has become the founder and sole shareholder of the new joint-stock company.
In the morning of March 24, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Mossovet exchange points are as follows:
On March 29, in the area of the "Manas" airport, at the site of the former "Gansi" base, XTREME FEST will take place - one of the largest motorsport festivals in Kyrgyzstan. This event will attract off-road launch enthusiasts, enduro fans, and thrilling racing spectators. The event will start at 10:30.
During the official visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Ervin Ibrahimović, to Kyrgyzstan, a meeting was held with the Prime Minister of the country, Adylbek Kasymaliev, where the expansion of bilateral cooperation was discussed. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported on the objectives of this meeting.
A military transport plane carrying soldiers crashed in Colombia. In total, there were 114 passengers and 11 crew members on board, as reported by the commander of the country's Air Force, Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda. Photo Reuters. The crash site of the military transport plane in Colombia
Photo from the internet. After the holidays, the som weakened slightly against major world currencies Amid the holidays, most currencies strengthened against the som, with the exception of the Chinese yuan, which continues to lose ground. Following a significant decline last week, the ruble and euro noted positive changes, according to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
Mongolian Altai Attention for herders, citizens, and transporters: On March 25, wet snow, snowfalls, and strong winds are forecasted in some areas of the western aimags and northern parts of the central aimags. On March 24, 2026, from 8:00 to 20:00, cloudy weather is expected over most of the territory. Precipitation is possible in the Mongolo-Altai mountains, while no precipitation is predicted in other regions. The wind will be south-western in the western part of the country, and
These actions pose a danger to ecology and safety Mirlán Taalaybekov, the head of the municipal inspection of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, known on social media as "Tsarikaev," announced a ban on the burning of reeds and agricultural lands during a raid. He noted: "The burning of reeds and agricultural lands is strictly prohibited, as these actions cause significant harm to the ecosystem, worsen the ecological situation, and pose a serious threat to public and fire safety." It
Recently, a large-scale food fair was held in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, organized with the assistance of the relevant ministry. Local farmers, gardeners, and processors presented a variety of products to residents: meat, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and grains. The organizers emphasized the accessibility of goods by setting prices that are significantly lower than market rates. For example, a kilogram of beef could be purchased for just 640 soms, lamb was sold for 650
Photo courtesy of the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chuy Region. As part of the 'Arsenal' operation, 58 units of weapons were seized in the Alamedin district Since March 17, 2026, an operational and preventive event called 'Arsenal' has been launched in the Alamedin district. Within the framework of this operation, police officers conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with the rules for the storage and use of firearms and gas-traumatic
According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, 300 meters of poacher fishing nets were retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul.
In the last 24 hours, foreign news agencies have outlined the situation in Ukraine and the world against the backdrop of ongoing military actions. Here is a brief overview of the key events. The aftermath of the strike on Odessa, March 19, 2026. Photo Oleg Grekov / AP Photo / dpa / picture alliance. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a large-scale nighttime attack involving 249 drones, affecting 12 regions of the country. This is the second such attack in the last three days: previously,
The human rights organization Amnesty International has called on the Kyrgyz authorities to cease the criminal prosecution of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, despite her recent release from custody. According to human rights defenders, the human rights violations related to her case remain relevant, and the journalist may again face judicial persecution. After the release of Tajibek kyzy, which followed a court decision prohibiting her from leaving the country until the case is reconsidered, Marie
Due to stress, she fears for her pregnancy A social media user named adinaireality spoke out about the harassment that her 3-year-old son has faced. She shared this in the Threads app. According to her, her former husband's stepfather has been bothering the child, who also took the boy away from her. As a result of the stress, the woman is afraid that her pregnancy may be interrupted. She noted that she has already contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, but there
In Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace, the second round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among National League teams started on March 23. Before the tournament began, it was announced that the "Osh" team would not be able to participate in the competition due to financial difficulties.
The 16th Mongolian-British round table was held in Ulaanbaatar on March 23. The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Amartuvshin Gombosuren and the UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Sima Malhotra, included representatives from several ministries.
From March 22 to 24, 2026, the Chairman of the Parliament of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People's Party, Uchral Nyam-Osor, is visiting China at the invitation of the Communist Party of China. During his visit on March 23, 2026, he met with Zhao Lezhi, who serves as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and is a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee.
On Saturday, events were held in Mongolia to mark the International Day of Forests, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of forests and trees, as reported by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. On this day, a national conference on "Mongolian Forest Policy, Science, and Technology" took place in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
Recently, Doctor of Sciences (Sc.D), Professor of the Department of Religious Studies at the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences, GANTUYAA Magsarjav, presented her new book titled "Чойрын таван боть," also known as The Five Fields of Study in Buddhist Philosophy. According to MiddleAsianNews, this work represents a comprehensive study developed by Dr. Magsarjav for the systematic exploration of Buddhist philosophy. This concept includes five key areas that form the
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra Seema Malhotra, the UK Minister responsible for Indo-Pacific relations, will visit Mongolia from March 23 to 25. She will participate in a political roundtable organized jointly with Mongolia's Deputy Foreign Minister Amartuvshin Gombosuren. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. The meeting will focus on discussing issues related to bilateral relations, economy, trade, investments, and the geopolitical situation, as well as outlining further
On Friday, the Bank of Mongolia announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at 12 percent. According to the central bank's press release, inflation in the country reached 6.5 percent by the end of February, approaching the lower boundary of the target range. This was made possible by the monetary policy measures introduced last year.
Haru Basho. Senshuraku: The Spring Tournament concluded in Osaka, Japan on March 22. According to MiddleAsianNews, the Emperor's Cup was won by the sekiwake Kirishima, also known as Lkhagvasuren Byambachuluun, at the Palace of Physical Culture and Sports.
Since 1789, the organization The Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) has been analyzing the level of democracy in various countries around the world. According to the 2026 report, Mongolia ranked 75th in the Democracy Index. In comparison, in the reports for 2024 and 2025, the country was in 81st place in the Liberal Democracy Index, indicating a significant improvement of six positions this year. Details are presented in the latest report published by the V-Dem Institute at the University of
In Bishkek and the Chui region, strong winds are expected in the coming hours and overnight, notes the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The wind speed blowing from the southwest may reach 15-20 m/s.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 18, the First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Gulnur Mamyrova reported on the current process of constructing new buildings at universities in Kyrgyzstan. In particular, she noted that a new building for the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn is currently under active construction. For this purpose, the university is allocating 500 million soms from its own funds, and an additional approximately 800
The midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Gulzhigit Alykulov, made an impact in his debut match for Minsk's Dynamo in the Belarusian championship. In the first round of the new season of the Premier League, the Dynamo team faced Slavia away and secured a narrow victory of 2:1.
According to information from the Ministry of Construction, an inspection has been conducted on a 5-story residential building located on Fuchik Street in Bishkek. It is noted that the received video appeal indicated a possible emergency condition of this building located at 20 Fuchik Street.
In Bishkek, extensive installation of SIP cable with a total length of over 40,700 kilometers is planned. This information comes from the Ministry of Energy. The project for modernizing the electrical networks will start in the capital as part of preparations for the autumn-winter season of 2026-2027.
During the official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Ervin Ibrahimović, met with the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. This information was provided by the government press service. Kasymaliev expressed interest in deepening relations and exchanging experiences with Montenegro in areas of mutual interest. He also noted that the opening of an honorary consulate of Montenegro in Kyrgyzstan would be an
In light of the ongoing tension in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informed President Sadyr Japarov about the situation in the region. Considering the current circumstances, as reported by the press service of the head of state, Japarov instructed the ministry to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the staff of the Kyrgyz Embassy in Iran.
Changes have occurred in the personnel composition of the Bishkek city hall, as reported by the press service of the municipality. Joldosh Chushtukov, who previously held the position of director of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," has now been appointed as the akim of the October district.
The composition of the Kyrgyzstan boxing team has been formed for participation in the upcoming Asian Championship. This event, organized under the auspices of World Boxing, will take place from March 28 to April 11, 2026, in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
According to information provided by The Washington Post, representatives of Qatar and Oman have initiated a dialogue with Iran regarding a possible ceasefire. The publication notes that the activation of mediation efforts occurred after the realization in the region that the escalation of military pressure from the United States and Israel would not lead to the swift overthrow of the Iranian government. At the same time, the newspaper claims that Iran has expressed a willingness to discuss
On March 22, the Open Championship of Bishkek in sports tourism on mountain distances took place in the picturesque Chunkurchak gorge, located in the Chui region. This was reported on March 23 by Vladimir Agafonov, president of the Federation of Sports Tourism of Kyrgyzstan. The competition included three stages: rocky distance, suspended crossing, and transportation of the injured. Participants competed for 14 sets of medals distributed across various categories.
According to information from the publication, strikes on facilities in Ras Laffan were carried out on March 18 and 19. These actions were a response to attacks by the US and Israel on the Iranian gas field South Pars. The Financial Times indicates that Iran used maneuverable missiles to attack the QatarEnergy complex, which can evade interception. The newspaper notes that of the five missiles launched, four were successfully intercepted; however, one of them reached its target, causing
Photo by the Bishkek City Hall On March 23, a delegation from Uzbekistan arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan to participate in the first Youth Delphic Games, organized for the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This was reported by the Bishkek City Hall. According to the City Hall, participants from Uzbekistan will showcase their talents in various creative fields, highlighting the cultural traditions and contemporary art of youth.
In the city of Osh, raids have begun aimed at combating the sale of harmful products in stores located within 100 meters of schools. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office of the southern capital. According to information provided by the mayor's office, the sanitary-epidemiological service (SES) conducted the seizure of goods that were deemed harmful to health.
