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Approved Regulation on the National Digital Ecosystem
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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
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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
450 new student places. RKFR allocated $1.8 million for the "Svetoch" school.
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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
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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
In the Osh Region, 78 hectares of the water protection zone are being cleared
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
Women's business received over 12 billion soms in loans backed by the Guarantee Fund guarantees.
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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
Kasymaliyev criticized the delay in the construction of the children's hospital and instructed to complete the project by June
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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
Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Over 11 Million Soms from a Bishkek Resident
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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
Daiyrbek Orunbekov commented on the deputy's opinion regarding the increase in water tariffs
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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
The State Customs Service intercepted the illegal import of gold items
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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
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
Kasymaaliyev inspected hospitals in Bishkek and the Chui region
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Kasymaaliyev inspected hospitals in Bishkek and the Chui region

During a recent working trip, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited several medical institutions in Bishkek and the Chui region. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. One of the key tasks of the visit was to monitor the progress of construction of new buildings and address issues related to the material and technical support of medical institutions. The first site visited by Kasymaliev

05.03.2026, 16:21
Incidents

Iran Acknowledges Loss of Frigate Sunk by American Submarine in the Indian Ocean

According to Abbas Araghchi, the head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the United States committed a "crime at sea" while being 2000 miles from Iranian shores. The frigate "Dena," which was on a visit with the Indian Navy and had nearly 130 sailors on board, was attacked in international waters without prior warning. "Remember my words: the U.S. will soon bitterly regret the precedent they have created," Araghchi added.

05.03.2026, 16:21
Politics

The head of the cabinet conducted a raid on hospitals in Bishkek and the Chui region

On March 5, Adylbek Kasymaliev conducted a working trip to medical institutions in Bishkek and the Chui region. The main task of the visit was to inspect the construction of new facilities and address issues related to the material and technical support of medical institutions, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The first facility visited by the head of the Cabinet was the Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction. Here, he was presented with the project for a

05.03.2026, 16:21
In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of prenatal care for pregnant women reached 91.7%
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In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of prenatal care for pregnant women reached 91.7%

As of today, the healthcare system of the Kyrgyz Republic operates 2,167 maternity beds, as well as 741 gynecological beds and 521 beds for the treatment of pregnancy complications. This information was presented at a meeting attended by the Minister of Health Damirbek Osmonov, dedicated to the results of the perinatal service's work in 2025 and plans for the future until 2030. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that perinatal care is organized according to a

05.03.2026, 16:20
A new CEO has been appointed at GP "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North"
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A new CEO has been appointed at GP "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North"

Jamir Iskakov has become the new general director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North," which is under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was announced by the press service of the ministry. The order of appointment was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document came into effect on March 5, 2026.

05.03.2026, 16:20