Politics / Exclusive

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Europe to engage in dialogue with Vladimir Putin

Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany, has urged European countries to initiate a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. She made this statement at the traditional Matthiae-Mahl reception held in Hamburg. Merkel emphasized that the European Union must take the initiative and be an independent player in negotiations on key issues of global politics, including the conflict in Ukraine. Photo by the media. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for dialogue with Vladimir

07.03.2026, 12:22

Society / Exclusive

Kyrgyz citizens who remained on the liner in Qatar will arrive in Kyrgyzstan on March 8.

As reported by the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, 134 citizens of Kyrgyzstan who remained on the cruise liner in Qatar have departed from Doha to Saudi Arabia. These citizens will travel to Riyadh by bus and then fly to Bishkek. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassies of Kyrgyzstan in the mentioned countries are handling organizational matters and negotiations to ensure the safe passage of citizens across borders.

07.03.2026, 12:18

Incidents

In Bishkek, a 77-year-old pensioner transferred 22 million soms to scammers

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, suspects have been detained for fraudulently obtaining a large sum of money from an elderly woman. This information was provided by the staff of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek. According to the information, on December 22, 2025, Ch. G., born in 1948, reported to the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate that she had been deceived by unknown individuals posing as representatives of the State National Security Committee, the Ministry of

07.03.2026, 12:10

World

"There will be no deal with Iran," - Trump

// truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump In his message, Trump stated: “There will be no deal with Iran, except for unconditional surrender!” He also added that after the election of a new “great” and “acceptable” leader for Iran, the United States and its allies will strive to “make Iran great again.” It was previously reported that Trump plans to actively participate in the process of selecting a new leader for Iran. He mentioned this in an interview with Axios, emphasizing that his role would be

07.03.2026, 12:08

Politics

In Uzbekistan, benefits for late marriages will be introduced

According to a new decree from the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, starting in 2027, young people who marry at the age of 21 and older will be able to receive state support as a priority. If such families are registered in the Social Registry, they will have the opportunity to increase the amount of subsidies, grants, and loans by 1.5 times. Additionally, couples who arrange a marriage contract in advance will be exempt from paying the state duty when registering their marriage.

07.03.2026, 12:03

Society

Residents of HPP-5 Record Abnormally Early Arrival of Swallows: Ecologist's Explanation

In Bishkek, residents have witnessed an unusual phenomenon — swallows have started to arrive significantly earlier than usual. “Around the 5th Hydroelectric Power Station, we saw swallows in the sky. They usually appear no earlier than the end of March,” local residents reported.

07.03.2026, 12:00

World

WP: Russia is providing Iran with intelligence for strikes on US military targets

Russia is sharing intelligence information with Iran that could be used for attacks on American military facilities in the Middle East region. This was reported by The Washington Post, which was also mentioned by DW. According to the publication, since February 28, when hostilities began, Moscow has provided Tehran with information about the locations of various American facilities, including military aircraft and ships. This was reported by three different sources.

07.03.2026, 11:58

Society

In the Jeti-Oguz District, repairs have begun on inter-village roads

In the Jeti-Oguz district, the repair of inter-village roads has begun. This was reported to Turmush by Adilet Kambarbek uulu, the head of road maintenance enterprise No. 35. According to Kambarbek uulu, work has started on a 3-kilometer section of the Kyzyl-Suu — Chon-Kyzyl-Suu road, which has been included in the plan for 2026.

07.03.2026, 11:52

Society / Exclusive

More than 280 candidates passed the preliminary selection for judges' positions in the KR

The Council for Justice Affairs has completed the stage of reviewing applications and accompanying documents from candidates wishing to fill vacant judge positions in the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and local courts. This was reported by the press service of the Council. According to the agency, after verification, a list was compiled of those who passed the selection to participate in the competitive process. For one vacancy in the Constitutional Court, there were 9 applicants,

07.03.2026, 11:51

World

Trump has put forward tough conditions for Iran

In a post published on March 6 on the social network Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that any negotiations with Iran can only take place on the condition of its "unconditional surrender." Trump stated: "There will be no deal with Iran except for unconditional surrender! After that, when we choose a worthy and acceptable leader, we, along with our allies, will do everything possible to restore the Iranian economy so that it becomes stronger than ever."

07.03.2026, 11:47

World

Emirates expects to fully restore flights in the coming days

According to information provided by Euronews, Emirates Airlines is currently operating a limited flight schedule and is gradually restoring its operational activities following the partial reopening of airspace. Last Thursday, the company transported about 30,000 passengers from Dubai. By Saturday, Emirates intends to increase the number of flights to 106 per day across 83 destinations, which corresponds to nearly 60% of its usual route network.

07.03.2026, 11:40

Society

A warehouse for fruits and vegetables was built in Jalal-Abad for 6.7 million soms

The logistics center for storing vegetables and fruits has been built in the village of Zhash-Lenin, located in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region. 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 additional funding. The total amount of allocated funds was 6 million 644 thousand 663 soms, while the

07.03.2026, 11:39

Society

134 Kyrgyzstani Citizens Remain on a Cruise Liner in Qatar. They Are Being Returned to Their Homeland

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are on a cruise liner in Qatar have headed from Doha to Saudi Arabia. This was reported by the press secretary of the president, Askat Alagozov, on his Facebook page in a post. He specified that 134 citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic will be transported by buses to Riyadh, from where they will fly to Bishkek on a scheduled flight. Askat Alagozov added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassies of Kyrgyzstan are working on organizing the return of citizens

07.03.2026, 11:36

World

The U.S. Partially Eased Sanctions on the Import of Venezuelan Gold

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a general license allowing U.S. companies to import, store, process, resell, and transport gold from Venezuela. This also includes transactions with the country's government agencies and the company Minerven. All operations must comply with U.S. law, and any disputes that arise will be exclusively handled within U.S. jurisdiction. Payments to sanctioned individuals must be made through specially opened accounts to monitor financial flows.

07.03.2026, 11:31

Sports

Georgia national team defender made his debut in the Higher League

The defender of the national football team of Georgia, Solomon Kvirkvelia, made his debut in the Kyrgyzstan championship. The 33-year-old athlete, who previously played for clubs such as Rubin (Russia), Lokomotiv (Russia), Metalist (Ukraine), Neftchi (Azerbaijan), and Al-Uhdud (Saudi Arabia), signed a contract with the newcomer of the Joghorku League, Toktogul, during the winter transfer window.

07.03.2026, 11:28

Society

Kyrgyzstan and Korea Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Prevention

During the meeting, the prospects for improving the early warning system and cooperation in this area were also discussed. On March 6, a meeting took place between the Minister of Emergency Situations Urmatbek Shamyrkanov and Kim Kwan-jae, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Korea, according to reports from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

07.03.2026, 11:26

Economy

The National Bank has required commercial banks to report daily on cash ruble transactions.

- In accordance with the resolution of the Board of the National Bank dated March 4, 2026, No. 2026-П-12/15-4-(БС), concerning operations with cash foreign currency, additional oversight measures for cash operations with Russian rubles have been introduced. In order to enhance the security and stability of the banking system of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as to improve the monitoring of cash foreign currency operations, the Board of the National Bank, relying on Articles 4, 5, 9, 41, and 64 of

07.03.2026, 11:23

Exclusive

About 20% of small and medium-sized businesses in the country are managed by women, - Kasymaliev

At a ceremonial meeting with representatives of the female staff of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, congratulated them on the upcoming International Women's Day. He shared information from the National Statistical Committee, which highlights the growing significance of women in the economy of Kyrgyzstan:

07.03.2026, 11:22

Society

On March 8, a peaceful rally for women's rights will take place in Gorky Park in Bishkek.

Photo by the organizing committee This year, there will be no traditional march dedicated to International Women's Day on March 8 in Bishkek due to security concerns. Instead, the organizers will hold a peaceful action in Gorky Park from 12:00 to 13:00. The city administration has granted permission for this event. This was reported by Aigul Storozhuk, a representative of the organizing committee, in an interview with the publication 24.kg.

07.03.2026, 11:12

Society

The tour company director received money for the tour but did not fulfill her obligations.

A criminal case has been initiated against the director of the company on charges of "Fraud". On March 2, a citizen O.N. approached the First May Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek, requesting measures to be taken against M.K., the director of LLC "MIRELLE& COMPANY". This information was provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs.

07.03.2026, 11:08

World

Conflict in the Middle East. Kyrgyzstan expressed solidarity with the people of Qatar

The conversation that took place on March 4, 2026, was initiated by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the discussion, Zheenbek Kulubaev, representing President Sadyr Japarov, expressed support for the people of Qatar in light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting its territory. The interlocutors expressed hope for a swift resolution of the conflict, the resumption of political dialogue, and the adoption of concrete measures to promote

07.03.2026, 11:07

Exclusive

The leader of grain processors in Altai called to stop being a raw materials appendage of Kazakhstan.

The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial reproduction is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Gachman noted that from 2002 to 2015, 1.2 million tons of flour were produced annually in the Altai Territory, but now this volume has decreased to 700,000 tons. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is actively developing its milling industry, using grain from Altai.

07.03.2026, 11:05

Economy

The largest share of cattle population in Kyrgyzstan is concentrated in the farms of the Osh region.

- The most significant concentration of cattle in Kyrgyzstan is observed in the Osh region, which accounts for 22% of the total number. This data is provided as of the end of 2025. The next position is held by the Jalal-Abad region, which contains 21% of the total cattle population. The Chui region ranks third with 17%, and the Issyk-Kul region is fourth with 15.5%.

07.03.2026, 10:58

Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in video equipment rental fraud has been detained

According to police data, a citizen named A. T. filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department. He reported that A. O., suspected of fraud, deceitfully took possession of his property by posing as a renter. According to the complainant, the perpetrator rented a Sony FX30 camera, a Sigma 24–70 lens, a Pergear 256 GB flash card, and a Tilta Full cage, but then stopped communicating and did not return the equipment.

07.03.2026, 10:53