The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates of foreign currencies for March 5: The dollar has appreciated, while the ruble and euro continue to lose value.
Corruption schemes in land amnesty: key figures detained, including the former akim of the Alamedin district On March 5, the press service of the National Security Committee reported the detention of suspects in corrupt activities.
From March 3 to 5, an operational and preventive event called "Auto Search" took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. As part of these raids, law enforcement agencies not only identify stolen vehicles but also conduct explanatory conversations with private entrepreneurs, warning them against possible involvement in criminal activities.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, new products from the country are starting to find their place in international markets. In 2025, the following export shipments were made:
Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, expressed his opinion on the advisability of halting gas supplies to Europe. He noted that it might be more beneficial to stop gas exports now rather than wait for European countries to completely refuse Russian supplies. This statement was made by Putin in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin. The head of state pointed to Europe's plans to introduce restrictions on the purchase of Russian gas next month and future restrictions
In Astrakhan (Russia), specialists from the testing laboratory conducted an analysis of semi-smoked sausage from Kyrgyzstan, weighing 9.4 tons. The results of the inspection showed that the level of the antibiotic norfloxacin exceeds permissible norms, local news sources report. It was found to contain 0.105 milligrams per kilogram, while the established limit is 0.1 milligrams. Even a slight excess is a violation of the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union concerning the safety
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a decision was made to ratify the bill "On Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of Kyrgyzstan and the Government of Kazakhstan on Border Crossing Points," signed on August 22, 2025, in Bishkek, concerning changes proposed to the agreement from December 25, 2003. The proposed changes in the bill affect two border crossing points: "Tomonku-Chuy Highway" (also known as "Kamishanovka Highway") and
In the Lenin district, a man was detained for hooligan actions, reported the press service of the local internal affairs department. On March 3, around 22:36, the police received a signal about gunshots coming from Novopavlovka. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.
On March 4, Sunday, the outstanding educator of Kyrgyzstan, Alakshukur Gasanov, passed away, reports Turmush correspondent. Alakshukur Ibragimovich Gasanov was born in 1951.
- For us, energy is not just a business, but a strategically important area for the country's development. We all notice how the demand for electricity has increased in recent years. Therefore, we decided that we should not rely solely on hydropower and that it is necessary to develop alternative sources. This is one of the most important steps towards ensuring energy security. The choice of a wind power plant was not accidental for us — this sector has hardly been utilized in our country
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 5, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev addressed the Presidential Administration with a request to abolish the requirement for obtaining permission for a child's departure if the parent is not involved in their upbringing. He noted that there are many cases where children cannot leave the country. "There are parents who not only do not care for their children but also manipulate the situation by threatening not to give consent for departure. For
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to introduce new rules requiring commercial banks in the country to provide daily data on customer transactions involving cash Russian rubles, where the amount exceeds 5 million rubles. According to information provided by the press service of the National Bank, this initiative is aimed at improving the monitoring and control of foreign exchange operations in the banking sector. The resolution was adopted on March 4, 2026.
In Kyrgyzstan, the state policy regarding stray animals needs to be rethought. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulya Kozhokulova, at a round table dedicated to the problem of stray animals, suggested focusing on eliminating the causes rather than the consequences. She believes that mandatory registration of pets, sterilization programs, and increased personal responsibility of citizens must be implemented.
In Kyrgyzstan, work has begun on the project of the Maritime Trade Code, which aims to establish a legal framework for the development of maritime transport and the use of vessels flying the country's flag. This document has already been put forward for discussion. The Code covers aspects related to maritime trade and affirms Kyrgyzstan's right, as a landlocked country, to access international waters and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law. Key aspects of the
The agreement is aimed at establishing a legal framework for attracting foreign investments into the country. Today, during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed and approved the bill "On the Ratification of the Agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Italy on the Encouragement and Protection of Investments," which was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana, in the third reading.
The goal of the bill is to improve public health and environmental protection Today, during the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and adopted in the third reading the bill "On the ratification of the Agreement on financing and the Grant Agreement for the 'One Health' project, concluded between Kyrgyzstan and the International Development Association/International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The document aims to ensure the health of the
- During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on March 5, 2026, a bill titled "On the Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union of May 29, 2014" was adopted, which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. This bill was introduced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
This year, a new project filmed in Bishkek and Almaty is expected to be released. Russian actor Ruzil Minekaev, who starred in the sequel to the film "Black Yard," shared his impressions of working with colleagues from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, noting that he was very pleased to collaborate with them. According to him, he quickly established contact with the team on set and gained valuable experience from the joint work. Audiences in Kyrgyzstan can look forward to the premiere of the
Over the last 24 hours, 6 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on March 5. Of the total number of fires, 2 incidents occurred in the Osh region, 2 in the Chui region, and one incident was recorded in Bishkek and the Batken region.
In Kyrgyzstan, exporters of plant products may face a 60-day export ban if repeated violations of phytosanitary standards are recorded. This was announced by Urmat Takirov, director of the "Kyrgyzexport" Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during a press conference. As Takirov noted, the need to tighten phytosanitary control was discussed at a special meeting in 2025. As a result, stricter requirements have been imposed on shippers when crossing the border.
Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov made a working trip to the People's Republic of China, where he met with Cui Zhicheng, the general director of the Chinese state corporation China General Technology (Group) Holding Co., Ltd. (Genertec). According to the press service of the government, the meeting discussed opportunities for cooperation in developing Kyrgyzstan's industrial potential, as well as the creation of joint production capacities. Emphasis was placed on
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At the livestock market located in the rural district of Sary-Özön in the Sokuluk region of Chui Province, an unusual trading operation took place. A sheep, without leaving its spot, was consecutively resold to four different buyers, resulting in an almost twofold increase in its price. According to information provided to Turmush by local traders and witnesses, the resale process unfolded as follows: