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Sports

The location of the VII Nomad Games will be announced in the coming months.

In one to two months, the country hosting the VII World Nomad Games will be announced. This was reported by Nursultan Adenov, head of the international secretariat of the games, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He noted that the next games will most likely take place outside of Kyrgyzstan. Currently, three or four countries have submitted their applications to host the event.

23.03.2026, 16:53
Kyrgyzstan intends to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Montenegro - Kulubaev
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Kyrgyzstan intends to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Montenegro - Kulubaev

Kyrgyzstan is taking measures to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Montenegro. This statement was made by Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev during a meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart Ervin Ibrahimovic. Kulubaev noted that during the discussions, the parties held extensive negotiations and exchanged ideas on various aspects of cooperation. The focus was on issues of political dialogue, organizing mutual high-profile visits, as well as developing trade, economic, and investment

23.03.2026, 16:52
Incidents / Exclusive

In the Aravan District, a deputy of the village council organized an underground casino

The employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic stopped illegal activities related to the organization of gambling conducted by the deputy of the Dobo-Korgon rural council H.Sh. and his assistant S.Sh. In the village of Zhar-Kyshtak, they opened a casino without the necessary permits and without paying taxes to the state budget. According to the intelligence service, during a search of the gambling establishment, 11 computers were seized, which were used to

23.03.2026, 16:48
Local news

"I Received My Daughter as a Cargo 200." A Woman from Bishkek Has Been Trying to Bring Her Grandson Back from Russia for Two Years

Oksana Bukhantsova, a resident of Bishkek, is engaged in a relentless struggle to bring her grandson back from Russia after the tragic loss of her daughter. The child, Artem, remains with his stepfather, who has arranged temporary custody. “I had a daughter, Darya. It pains me to speak of her in the past tense. I still can't believe she is gone,” Oksana shares.

23.03.2026, 16:46
Starting April 1, hot water will be turned off in Bishkek for 40 days.
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Starting April 1, hot water will be turned off in Bishkek for 40 days.

From April 1 to May 10, 2026, hot water supply will be suspended in Bishkek. This decision is related to the need for preventive and repair work. The decision was made at a meeting of the headquarters dedicated to the autumn-winter period. According to the city administration, during the autumn-winter period, all services operated under increased load to ensure stable heating supply for the city's residents.

23.03.2026, 16:46
Local news

Bekeshev proposes to introduce a self-ban on real estate registration

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev presented a draft law that allows citizens to independently impose a self-ban on the registration of their real estate. This draft law is available for discussion on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the initiator, there is a growing trend of fraudulent schemes involving real estate in the country, where offenders use manipulation, psychological pressure, and deception to force people, especially elderly citizens, to engage in property transactions that may

23.03.2026, 16:44
Local news

Hot water will be turned off in Bishkek for 40 days. Starting in April (dates)

In Bishkek, hot water supply will be temporarily suspended from April 1 to May 10. This measure is necessary for preventive and repair work, as was announced on March 23 at a meeting of the headquarters dedicated to the autumn-winter period, according to the press service of the city administration. During the winter season, all services operated in an enhanced mode, ensuring stable heating supply. After the heating season ends, municipal services will begin preparations for the next one,

23.03.2026, 16:43
More than 40 people hospitalized after incident with plane at New York airport
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More than 40 people hospitalized after incident with plane at New York airport

Both pilots died in the plane crash, and Air Canada is currently sending notifications about the tragedy to the families of the victims, as noted by Garcia. The Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft of Air Canada Express, which arrived from Montreal, collided with a fire truck belonging to the port authority. The causes of the incident are still unknown, and LaGuardia Airport is currently closed.

23.03.2026, 16:42
Local news

Nurlana Motueva Sentenced to a Fine in Defamation and Insult Case

In February 2026, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek imposed a fine of 20,000 soms on Nurlan Motuev. This information was confirmed in court. Motuev was charged under Article 107 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning defamation and insults in mass media or on internet resources. The fine was imposed for disseminating information related to a case in which Khabibi Ulanova acted as the plaintiff and Mirbek Miyarov as the defendant. At the same time, Ulanova filed a lawsuit

23.03.2026, 16:40
Economy

In Osh, there is an increase in housing prices

In February 2023, the average price per square meter of individual houses in Osh reached 128,722 soms, which is equivalent to approximately $1,466. This data was provided by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GASRKG). Compared to January, when the cost per square meter was 102,142 soms, February saw an increase of 26,580 soms.

23.03.2026, 16:37
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Hitler Outpaced Zelensky in the Elections in France and Was Reelected as Mayor

The material was prepared by the K-News editorial team. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial team. In the small French town of Arcy-sur-Ob, with a population of 2,785, the second round of local elections took place, in which 75-year-old politician Charles Hitler emerged victorious, as reported by TopTribune.

23.03.2026, 16:36
Sports / Exclusive

In Kyzyl-Kiya, a football field was renovated for 2.1 million soms

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, the reconstruction of the mini-football field located in the Iradan microdistrict has been successfully completed. In addition to the updated football field, the project also included the creation of a children's playground and a workout area, contributing to the health of the residents.

23.03.2026, 16:35
Local news / Exclusive

The City Hall of Nookat is conducting legal proceedings regarding facilities in the Chechme-Sai water protection zone.

The city hall of Nookat is actively engaged in legal proceedings concerning properties located in the water protection zone of the Chechme-Sai canal. According to information provided by the city hall, the disputes involve two large buildings that were constructed directly over the riverbed of the canal. These proceedings have been ongoing for 17 years, and the city hall is once again attempting to reclaim the land for state ownership and demolish the relevant structures.

23.03.2026, 16:31
Chinese authorities announced an increase in retail prices for gasoline and diesel fuel
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Chinese authorities announced an increase in retail prices for gasoline and diesel fuel

Due to significant disruptions in the supply of petroleum products from the Middle East caused by the conflict in Iran, the Chinese government has decided to take urgent measures in the domestic fuel market. This information was published by TASS. The National Development and Reform Commission of China announced the second increase in gasoline and diesel prices since the beginning of March. These changes will take effect on Tuesday, March 24. From that moment, the price of a ton of gasoline in

23.03.2026, 16:21
Incidents

A member of the village council caught in an underground casino - money and equipment seized

In the Osh region, in the Aravan district, an illegal gambling venue organized by a member of the village council was discovered. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the intelligence services, the illegal business was created by deputy K.Sh. from the Dobo-Korgon village council and his assistant S.Sh. In the village of Zhar-Kyshtak, they opened a casino without the appropriate license and did not pay taxes. As a result of the search, law

23.03.2026, 16:19
Sports

Premier League: "Muras United" strengthened by former "Manchester City" player and Ghana national team member

The football club "Muras United," representing Manas, has announced the signing of former Manchester City and Ghana national team player, Thomas Agyepong. The 29-year-old winger became part of the team during the winter transfer window, and his official joining took place on March 21. Agyepong began his football journey at the Right to Dream academy in Ghana. In early 2015, he joined the Manchester City system, but by summer, he was loaned to the Dutch club Twente for one season.

23.03.2026, 16:16
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GKNB KR: An underground gambling establishment organized by a deputy of the village council has been discovered in the Aravan district.

The article was prepared by K-News. Publication may only be used with the permission of the editorial office. The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan reported the suppression of illegal activities related to the organization of an underground gambling establishment in the village of Jarkyshtak in the Aravan district. The participants in this business were the deputy of the Dobokorgon rural council "H.Sh." and his trusted person "S.Sh.". They did not obtain

23.03.2026, 16:14
Local news / Exclusive

The authorities decided to restore order at the cemetery on Sulayman-Too

The Ministry of Culture has created a special interdepartmental commission to organize the cemeteries in the museum complex "Sulaiman-Too". Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov reported that the commission includes representatives from various agencies, including the city administration and the city council of Osh, as well as the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims, researchers from Osh State University, and museum experts.

23.03.2026, 16:13
Crowd at Ala-Archa Park: 19,000 Visitors Over the Weekend
Local news

Crowd at Ala-Archa Park: 19,000 Visitors Over the Weekend

On regular days, the park receives 2-3 thousand guests On weekends, the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, located near Bishkek, became home to nearly 19 thousand people. This was reported by the press service of the Presidential Administration. The highest number of visitors came to the park in honor of the celebration of Orozo Ait, which took place on March 20. On weekdays, the park usually accommodates 2 to 3 thousand people, while on weekends and holidays, this number increases to 4-5 thousand.

23.03.2026, 16:10
Local news

Tags on trees in Bishkek are not related to their felling. Explanation from the city hall

Recently, alarming messages from residents of Bishkek appeared on social media and in some media outlets regarding the numbering of trees on the Erkindik and Young Guards boulevards. This raised concerns that the plantings might be cut down during the upcoming reconstruction. In response to these rumors, the city hall, citing information from the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy," published clarifications.

23.03.2026, 16:07
Academy under the President of Kyrgyzstan and archives are undergoing a complete reconstruction
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Academy under the President of Kyrgyzstan and archives are undergoing a complete reconstruction

In Kyrgyzstan, a large-scale reconstruction of the buildings of the Jusup Abdrakhmanov Academy of Public Administration, as well as the Central State Archive of Socio-Political Documents and the Presidential Archive, has begun. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. The Minister of Construction, Nurdin Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of the ongoing work. Photo by the Ministry of Construction As part of the reconstruction, both

23.03.2026, 16:07
Incidents / Exclusive

Drunk Driver Caused a Conflict Over Parking in Bishkek

On March 23, an unpleasant incident occurred involving a Hyundai driver and his companion at one of the shopping centers in Bishkek. Both men refused to pay for parking, which led to a conflict with the establishment's security guard. Officers from the patrol police noticed the escalating conflict and intervened. During the investigation, it became clear that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was taken to a narcological clinic, where the fact of alcohol consumption was

23.03.2026, 16:06
Kyrgyz athletes participate in the Grand Prix Asia long backgammon tournament in Tashkent
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Kyrgyz athletes participate in the Grand Prix Asia long backgammon tournament in Tashkent

On March 23, the international long backgammon tournament Grand Prix Asia kicked off in Tashkent, organized by the International Backgammon Federation. The competition gathered around 50 countries, highlighting the scale of the event, as noted by Sergey Ponomarev, head of the Kyrgyzstan Sports Backgammon Federation. Kyrgyzstan is represented at the tournament by a team of 12 players competing under the Sports Backgammon Federation. Participation in such a significant international event

23.03.2026, 16:04
Local news / Exclusive

Reconstruction of the Barskoon - Karakol Road. What is happening now

Currently, the reconstruction of the bypass road around Issyk-Kul is actively underway, which runs from the village of Barskoon to Karakol (from km 141 to km 216). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As of March 23, 143 units of specialized equipment are involved in the project. Currently, work is being carried out to widen the shoulders, install drainage ditches, and mill the road surface, which involves removing the old layer of asphalt. -

23.03.2026, 16:02
Exclusive

MP "Bishkekzelenstroy" spoke about the numbering of green plantings

The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial office is required for any copying or partial use of the text. At a meeting of the Environmental Council, an important decision was made to create a unified register of green plantings in the capital. This initiative received support from the public, which proposed to include all the trees in the city in the register.

23.03.2026, 15:57
Local news / Exclusive

Residents of border areas in Batken have begun to receive agricultural land in exchange for plots that were ceded to Tajikistan.

Residents of border villages in the Batken region, who lost their land plots as a result of the delimitation and demarcation of borders with Tajikistan, have begun to receive agricultural land in return. Danir Imanaliev, the akim of the Batken region, reported that to simplify the process, the authorities divided the territory into two zones:

23.03.2026, 15:56
Iran threatened to mine the entire Persian Gulf
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Iran threatened to mine the entire Persian Gulf

In its statement, Iran noted that any aggression from the adversary would result in all maritime routes and communications in the Persian Gulf being mined. In particular, this refers to various types of naval mines, including floating mines that can be deployed directly from the shore. The Council also added that for countries without hostile intentions against Iran, it would be possible to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with prior coordination with Tehran.

23.03.2026, 15:55
In Osh, a mother with quadruplets was ceremoniously discharged from the maternity hospital.
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In Osh, a mother with quadruplets was ceremoniously discharged from the maternity hospital.

On March 23, a mother who recently gave birth to quadruplets was discharged from the maternity hospital in the Osh region. This was reported by representatives of the Osh region's representative office. The discharge ceremony was attended by the deputy plenipotentiary representative of the president in the region, Talantbek Arstankulov, as well as the deputy mayor of the city of Osh and other local officials. They had the opportunity to check on the health of both the mother and the

23.03.2026, 15:50
There is no mass logging on Erkindik Boulevard. An inventory is being conducted - the mayor's office
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There is no mass logging on Erkindik Boulevard. An inventory is being conducted - the mayor's office

The inventory of green spaces has started in Bishkek with the aim of creating electronic maps. According to the mayor's office, the information about mass logging of trees on Erkindik Boulevard is false. As part of the initiative of the Environmental Council, a decision was made to create a register of all green spaces in the city. This proposal received support from citizens, who called for all trees to be included in the register.

23.03.2026, 15:46
The A. Umuraliev Bishkek Drama Theater to Represent Kyrgyzstan at the Festival in Turkey
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The A. Umuraliev Bishkek Drama Theater to Represent Kyrgyzstan at the Festival in Turkey

The Bishkek Drama Theater named after Arsen Umuraliev will participate in the VIII International Theater Festival "Samsun," which will take place in Turkey from March 23 to 31, 2026, as reported by the city administration. This event, timed to coincide with the International Day of Theater, will gather theater troupes—both professional and amateur—from various corners of the world.

23.03.2026, 15:46
Trees on Erkindik Boulevard have been numbered. The city hall denied rumors of their felling.
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Trees on Erkindik Boulevard have been numbered. The city hall denied rumors of their felling.

Photo 24.kg Residents of Bishkek are expressing concern over the numbered trees on Erkindik Avenue. Rumors have begun to circulate on social media and among city dwellers that these plastic tags may indicate an impending cutting down of the greenery. In response to these concerns, the Bishkek city administration is eager to reassure the public. The city’s press service informed the editorial office of 24.kg that the numbers on the trees are not a sign of preparations for demolition, but serve

23.03.2026, 15:44
Local news

The ban on visiting the "Aigul-Tash" reserve in Batken has been extended until 2030

In the Batken region, the ban on visiting the botanical reserve "Aigul-Tash" has been extended, and it will now be in effect until 2030. This information was confirmed by the director of the Batken Forestry, Baisalbek Ashirkulov. Initially, the restriction was imposed by the Batken District State Administration until 2027. However, following the directive from the president's representative, the moratorium has been extended by three years.

23.03.2026, 15:43
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The Center for Information Security under the State Committee for National Security has opened in the building of the old State Registration on Aitmatov Avenue.

Today, March 23, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov officially opened the Center for Information Security, located in a renovated building on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue, where the State Registration Service was previously situated. This was reported by the press service of the agency. According to GKNB representatives, the establishment of this center is an important step towards strengthening the national cybersecurity system and enhancing the

23.03.2026, 15:36
The sowing campaign in Kyrgyzstan has started earlier than scheduled and with full resource availability
Economy / Exclusive

The sowing campaign in Kyrgyzstan has started earlier than scheduled and with full resource availability

According to the ministry's information, approximately 66 thousand hectares of land have already been sown with grain crops and vegetables. For comparison, during the same period last year, this figure was about 25 thousand hectares. The structure of the sowings is dominated by: wheat – about 41 thousand hectares, barley – 45 thousand hectares, and potatoes – about 5 thousand hectares.

23.03.2026, 15:35
Incidents

"Kyrgyzneftegaz": Court Arrests Four Individuals in Corruption Case

In the Pervomaisky District Court of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, suspects related to the corruption case at OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz" have been arrested. This was reported by the court's press service. It is reported that the decision to detain was made on March 19 as part of the investigation under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

23.03.2026, 15:33
Construction of major infrastructure projects continues in Batken
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Construction of major infrastructure projects continues in Batken

In Batken, the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects continues, as reported by the presidential representative's office. The authorized representative, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, along with the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Ismanali Joroev, conducted an inspection of construction works at several significant sites in the city of Batken. The first site was a modern stadium designed for 10,000 spectators. It is expected that this stadium will make an important contribution to the

23.03.2026, 15:33