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Society

Bekeshev proposes to make the passing of the Unified State Exam free for school students.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 5, Deputy Bekeshev recalled his own experiences related to the examination system when he was in school. According to him, to enter universities, he had to take entrance exams, which cost his family 280 soms — a significant amount at that time, forcing him to sell his guitar. He noted that earlier the cost of taking each subject of the ORT was 200 soms, but over time this amount increased to 470 soms.

05.03.2026, 11:00
Incidents

In Bishkek, 16-year-old Bilal Musurmankulov is wanted. He has escaped again.

As reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, Bilal Makhmadalievich Musurmanqulov, born in 2010, is wanted. Information about his disappearance was received by the police on February 12 from an employee of the Children's Adaptation Center located on Kurchatov Street. That day, around 19:30, the teenager left the Center and did not return.

05.03.2026, 11:00
Economy

The Jogorku Kenesh adopted the agreement with Italy on the encouragement and protection of investments in the third reading.

Today, March 5, 2026, during its session, the Jogorku Kenesh completed the consideration of the draft law "On Ratification of the Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Italian Republic on the Promotion and Protection of Investments," which was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana. The main goal of this Agreement is to create a legal framework that facilitates the attraction of foreign direct investments. This will ensure the protection of the interests and rights of investors,

05.03.2026, 10:50
The Minister of Health checked the progress of repairs at the Clinical Hospital and CSM No. 9
Health / Exclusive

The Minister of Health checked the progress of repairs at the Clinical Hospital and CSM No. 9

On March 4, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Damir Osmonov, visited the capital, where he familiarized himself with the renovation process at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and Family Medicine Center No. 9. During the visit, representatives of the Ministry of Health reported that the minister checked the condition of the intensive care, neurology, and burn units, as well as the intensive therapy rooms in the hospital. He also inspected the major renovation of the second

05.03.2026, 10:46
Society

Umar was born healthy, but at six months old he was dropped. Now the boy is fighting for his life.

Four-year-old Umar is currently undergoing diagnostics in Turkey and preparing for another complex surgery. At the moment of his birth, he was no different from other children. However, at six months, an accident occurred that resulted in an injury leading to a brain hemorrhage. His mother, Khonzada, has been fighting for his health all this time, sharing with Kaktus.media how the injury happened and what treatment is needed now. On the day of the accident, the children of relatives came to

05.03.2026, 10:43
Exclusive

EAEU Countries Consider the "Mariel" Special Development Zone in Cuba as a Logistics Hub for Export

- Daniyar Imanaliev, a member of the Board for Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), held a meeting with Enrique Orta Gonzalez, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Russian Federation and permanent representative to the EEC. During the negotiations, various areas of cooperation were discussed, including the agro-industrial sector, industry, measures to ensure free trade, as well as issues related to transport and

05.03.2026, 10:41
Society

The doctor spoke about the importance of otitis prevention in young children.

On "Birinchi Radio," ENT doctor Nurdana Eshbolot kyzy shared information about the necessity of preventing otitis in young children. According to her, children are more susceptible to ear, throat, and nose diseases. This is explained by the fact that their nasal cavity is significantly smaller, and the Eustachian tube is horizontally positioned with a short distance between the nose and the ear.

05.03.2026, 10:35
No country in the world has achieved full legal equality between genders.
Society

No country in the world has achieved full legal equality between genders.

Photo 24.kg. Peaceful march for women's rights in Bishkek on March 8, 2025 Despite the existence of justice systems designed to protect women's rights and ensure the rule of law, actual protection remains insufficient. This is highlighted in a UN report released ahead of International Women's Day. According to the data, women have only 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men. The new document from the UN Secretary-General states that in more than half of the countries in the

05.03.2026, 10:32
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man was deceived over a "Gelandewagen." A suspect has been detained.

In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs detained a suspect in fraud, the press service of the department reported. According to information received by the police on February 5, a local resident reported that on January 7, he transferred $23,500 for the purchase of a "Gelandewagen" car with subsequent re-registration. However, despite the payment, he did not receive either the car or his money back.

05.03.2026, 10:30
In 2026, 75 processing enterprises will open across Kyrgyzstan.
Economy

In 2026, 75 processing enterprises will open across Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan has approved a significant plan for agricultural development aimed at industrialization by 2026. As part of the state strategy for modernizing production processes and increasing export capabilities, 75 new processing enterprises will be established in the country. The key areas will focus on deep processing of meat, dairy, and fruit and vegetable products. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, 6 billion 203 million soms have been

05.03.2026, 10:29
The funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei in Iran has been postponed indefinitely.
World

The funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei in Iran has been postponed indefinitely.

Ali Khamenei The farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei, the slain Supreme Leader of Iran, has been canceled, as reported by the Tasnim agency. The farewell ceremony was scheduled for the evening of March 4 and was supposed to last for three days. However, due to the large number of people wishing to attend the event and the inability to ensure safety, it had to be canceled.

05.03.2026, 10:28
Interview with the Deputy Chairman of the GSO: On Fines, OSAGO, and Housing Insurance
Politics

Interview with the Deputy Chairman of the GSO: On Fines, OSAGO, and Housing Insurance

Since 2025, compulsory insurance in Kyrgyzstan has entered an active phase: the OSAGO policy has become necessary for all drivers, and housing insurance has become a real tool in case of emergencies. In an exclusive interview, the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the State Insurance Organization (GSO), Salavat Sadyrakunov, discussed the number of drivers without insurance, the differences in housing insurance between urban and rural areas, and the prospects for crop protection for farmers.

05.03.2026, 10:28
Israel threatened any new leader of Iran with elimination
World

Israel threatened any new leader of Iran with elimination

Israeli Defense Minister Katz. Photo Thanassis Stavrakis / AP Photo / dpa / picture alliance. On Wednesday, March 4, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that any new leader of Iran who follows the course of Ayatollah Khamenei will become "an unconditional target for elimination." He clarified that this threat applies to anyone who threatens Israel, the United States, and countries in the region or oppresses the Iranian people, reports DW. These words came against

05.03.2026, 10:28
The US denies involvement in the strike on the Iranian school
World

The US denies involvement in the strike on the Iranian school

In response to a question about possible US involvement in the incident, Levitt stated: “At this moment, we know nothing about Washington conducting strikes on an Iranian school. We do not attack civilian populations, unlike the isolated Iranian regime.” She also warned journalists against accusing the US, emphasizing that “American military forces do not engage in such actions.” Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they are investigating information regarding the attack

05.03.2026, 10:26
The Jogorku Kenesh hardly monitors the laws passed — deputy
Society

The Jogorku Kenesh hardly monitors the laws passed — deputy

The parliamentarian noted that only a few of the many adopted laws have been analyzed At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu pointed out that the parliament practically does not monitor the effectiveness of laws, despite existing legislative obligations.

05.03.2026, 10:20
In Parliament, women deputies were congratulated on March 8th
Exclusive

In Parliament, women deputies were congratulated on March 8th

At the parliamentary meeting, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, congratulated the women deputies on the upcoming International Women's Day on March 8 on behalf of all male deputies. He emphasized the importance of women's roles in the family and wished them health, happiness, and joy. “Women actively participate in various fields, contributing to the development of the country. It is especially noteworthy that women deputies play a significant role in legislative

05.03.2026, 10:19
Incidents

In Uzgen, 4 young children died in a fire

A night fire in a private house in the village of Myrza-Aryk, located in the rural district of Karool in the Uzgen region, claimed the lives of four young children. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Osh region. The report of the fire was received by the duty officer on the night of March 5, 2026. At 02:00, the first unit of the fire and rescue service from the Uzgen district was dispatched to the scene. At 02:24, an additional

05.03.2026, 10:16
World

UN: No country in the world has achieved full legal gender equality

According to information from the UN, the justice system, which is supposed to protect the rights of women and girls, is failing in this task. Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, a report was published stating that women possess only 64% of the rights available to men. Worldwide, women have only 64% of the legal rights that men have.

05.03.2026, 10:16
Society

The head of the government congratulated the workers of the judicial system on their professional holiday.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, addressed judges and workers of the judicial system in honor of Judicial Workers' Day. This information was provided by the information support department of the Cabinet of Ministers. In his address, he expressed gratitude for their "selfless service to justice and the law," emphasizing that the judicial system is "the pillar of legality and a reliable guarantor of the protection of

05.03.2026, 10:14