Society

The Bishkek City Hall responded to complaints about the operation of bus route No. 64

Residents of Bayalinov Street in Bishkek expressed dissatisfaction with the operation of bus route No. 64, which did not go unanswered by the city hall. Citizens noted that the waiting time for buses sometimes reaches 30-40 minutes, and in some cases, buses do not arrive according to the schedule at all. In response, the city hall, citing data from the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," reported that 12 buses are operating on the route and are functioning normally.

05.03.2026, 17:18

Society

Construction company set up a dump on the bypass road of Bishkek

Efforts to eliminate unauthorized dumps and identify those responsible continue in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. A recent inspection revealed illegal dumping of construction and industrial waste on the bypass road near the MTU "Prigorod".

05.03.2026, 17:16

Economy

Fuel reserves in Kyrgyzstan will last for two months. What is the current situation with prices?

The situation in the fuel and lubricants market of Kyrgyzstan remains stable, despite price fluctuations over the past year. A meeting was held at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan with representatives of major oil traders, including: the Public Association "Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan," the Public Association "Alliance of Entrepreneurs," LLC "SHNOS," LLC "Alpha Oil," LLC "Munai Prom," LLC "Partner Neft,"

05.03.2026, 17:14

World

The War from the Middle East has Spread to the CIS. Baku Accuses Tehran of Drone Attack

The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry According to information provided by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iranian drones struck in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which borders Iran. One of the drones fell on an airport building, while another landed near a school in the village of Shakerabad. As a result of the incident, two people were injured, DW sources report.

05.03.2026, 17:12

Economy

Peas, pumpkin, and plums from Kyrgyzstan are exported to the international market

The main importers are Russia, Japan, and China Kyrgyzstan is actively exporting peas, pumpkin, and plums to international markets, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

05.03.2026, 17:07

Exclusive

Approved Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem

A new Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem has been adopted. The decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. This document was developed to implement the Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and to create a legal framework for the functioning of a unified national digital ecosystem. It will ensure the exchange of digital data between government bodies, local authorities, legal entities, and individuals, as well as allow the

05.03.2026, 17:07

Ecology

Harmful to vulnerable groups. Air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 124 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on March 5, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is recorded at 124 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

05.03.2026, 17:03

Exclusive

Entrepreneurs Can Use Preferential Loans for SME Support to Repay Debts

- In his speech on March 5, the head of the Business Environment Policy Department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Akim Nasirov, detailed the support program for small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyrgyzstan. According to data from the Ministry of Economy, there are currently over 20,000 small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the republic, as well as about 496,000 individual entrepreneurs, which accounts for 51.7% of the gross domestic product (GDP).

05.03.2026, 17:02

Society / Exclusive

450 new student places. RKFR allocated $1.8 million for the "Svetoch" school.

. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKFR) allocated $1.8 million for the implementation of the second phase of construction of a new four-story building for the 'Svetoch' school. This new building will provide 450 additional places for students and create 60 job positions for teachers, meeting modern international standards, as reported by Artyom Novikov, Chairman of the RKFR Board. He added that this initiative supports the directive of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov,

05.03.2026, 17:00

Exclusive

According to the new theory, consciousness is a holographic wave

The article is presented by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use. Robert Warden, an American scientist, offers a unique perspective on the nature of consciousness, asserting that it is not a result of neural activity but rather a holographic field arising in the thalamus, located deep within the brain. This means that the mind can be represented as a structured wave resonance, rather than merely the activity of neurons.

05.03.2026, 17:00

Society

In the Osh Region, 78 hectares of the water protection zone are being cleared

In the Kulatovsky rural district of the Nookat region in the Osh area, work has begun on the forced dismantling of illegal constructions. This became possible due to an inspection conducted in the coastal zone of the Abshyr-Sai River, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Dismantling of illegal constructions During the inspection, it was established that on a territory of 78 hectares, owned by citizen

05.03.2026, 16:58

Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, the regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem has been approved

According to the press service of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new document has been developed to implement the country's Digital Code. Its goal is to create a legal framework for a unified nationwide digital ecosystem that facilitates the exchange of digital data between government bodies, local self-governments, as well as legal and physical entities. Additionally, it aims to create digital services based on this data. The provision also establishes the participants of the

05.03.2026, 16:57

Economy / Exclusive

Women's business received over 12 billion soms in loans backed by the Guarantee Fund guarantees.

During the event held on March 5, dedicated to the opening of the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality trade, organized by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange in collaboration with UN Women, information was shared about the achievements of the State Enterprise "Guarantee Fund" of Kyrgyzstan. The Fund provided 12,874 guarantees totaling over 15.2 billion soms. The Deputy Chairperson of the Fund's Board, Reina Kurmankozhoeva, reported that 4,885 of these guarantees (38%) were issued to women

05.03.2026, 16:53

Society / Exclusive

Kasymaliyev criticized the delay in the construction of the children's hospital and instructed to complete the project by June

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, recently conducted a working inspection of medical institutions in Bishkek and the Chui region. During this trip, he visited the Bishkek City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital, where he noted the issue of delays in the construction of a new emergency department, which is intended to alleviate the current capacities of the hospital. “It is unacceptable to allow delays in

05.03.2026, 16:51

Incidents / Exclusive

Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Over 11 Million Soms from a Bishkek Resident

In Bishkek, employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs detained suspects in a fraud case, as a result of which a local resident lost over 11 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the department. On February 20, a woman named L.K. approached the Department of Internal Affairs, stating that from February 16 to 19, she received calls via the WhatsApp messenger from individuals posing as employees of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of

05.03.2026, 16:51

Society

Expert on why the National Testing cannot be free

Myza Karimov, an expert in the education sector, shared his thoughts with 24.kg on why the National Testing (ORT) cannot be free. He noted that in many countries, testing is conducted on a paid basis.

05.03.2026, 16:46

Society

A video about a kind driver touched social media. But this story had another side.

At the end of January, Kaktus.media published a video sent in by a reader. The footage shows three blind people standing in confusion at the beginning of a pedestrian crossing. Cars rush by, and suddenly one of the drivers gets out of his car to help them cross the road.

05.03.2026, 16:45

Society / Exclusive

Daiyrbek Orunbekov commented on the deputy's opinion regarding the increase in water tariffs

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Tabyldy Muratbekov, proposed to increase tariffs on drinking water, which sparked a wave of criticism from citizens. In response, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, expressed his position: “In principle, the deputy is right. We must admit that we irrationally waste clean water. It is quite inexpensive, and we often see people, while washing or shaving, leaving the tap running, allowing

05.03.2026, 16:44

Society

The international fair "Agroexpo-2026" has started in Osh.

Today, March 5, the international fair "Agroexpo-2026" has opened in the central square of the city of Osh. The fair brings together agricultural producers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and specialists on one platform and aims to discuss new opportunities in the agricultural sector, promote innovations and technologies adapted to the climate, as well as develop cooperation. The opening ceremony was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources,

05.03.2026, 16:42

Society

A departmental house for police officers is set to be built at Issyk-Kul.

At the last XVIII session of the Karakol City Council, the deputies decided to allocate a land plot for the construction of service apartments for law enforcement officers in the Issyk-Kul region. As reported by Turmush correspondent, the land plot, covering an area of 45 hundredths, will be located on Jakypov Street, not far from the regional hospital. During the session, Mayor Kanybek Adiev emphasized the importance of the police's work in ensuring the safety of the region and the

05.03.2026, 16:30

Economy

In the Aravan District, more than 22,000 hectares of agricultural crops are planned to be sown in 2026, - Ministry of Agriculture

On March 5, 2026, a meeting dedicated to agricultural issues was held at the Aravan District State Administration, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Participants included Erlis Akunbekov, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, and Amankan Kenzhebaev, the Presidential Representative in the Osh Region.

05.03.2026, 16:29

Society / Exclusive

The State Customs Service intercepted the illegal import of gold items

At the international airport "Osh," employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered an attempt to illegally import gold items from EAEU countries. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service. During a raid conducted by the tax authorities, rings, earrings, and chains were found, with a total value exceeding 1 million soms, while the necessary accompanying documents were absent.

05.03.2026, 16:27

Society

In the Jogorku Kenesh and in prisons, the Day of the Ak Kalpak was celebrated

The speaker wished that the kalpak always remains on the head Today, Kyrgyzstan celebrates the Day of the Ak Kalpak — a holiday that has become not only a symbol but also an important element in passing down cultural and spiritual traditions from generation to generation.

05.03.2026, 16:25

Incidents

An Iranian Drone Crashed at Nakhchivan Airport in Azerbaijan (Photos and Videos)

An accident involving an Iranian drone occurred at the Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan. Local sources, including the APA news agency, report damage to facilities and injuries to people as a result of the incident, classifying it as a "drone strike on Nakhchivan." ***At the same time, on February 28, Israel, along with the United States, carried out strikes on Iranian facilities. Donald Trump confirmed the intention to destroy the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.

05.03.2026, 16:22