This route is being offered as a safe alternative to dangerous maritime routes. Companies from China have launched an active advertising campaign, presenting railway transportation between China and Europe through Central Asia and Russia.
In Kyrgyzstan, an update of the procedure for the certification and registration of patent attorneys is planned. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has presented a draft of a new order for public discussion. Among the proposed changes are a reduction in the time for certification and registration from one month to ten working days. Additionally, for applicants from remote regions, the possibility of taking the exam using video conferencing is provided, electronic
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a law confirming the ratification of a loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development. This document was adopted by the country's parliament in early February of this year. The agreement, known as the "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," was officially signed on September 22, 2025, in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.
The development of the virtual asset market in Kyrgyzstan is progressing rapidly, and the country is already among the top 20 states in the world in promoting cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
An earthquake has been registered in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic through the Institute of Seismology. According to seismologists, the tremors were recorded on the evening of March 2 at 18:44 local time, and their magnitude at the epicenter was 3.5 on the Richter scale.
In the Middle East, tensions are escalating due to the military operation by Israel and the U.S. codenamed "Lion's Roar," aimed at overthrowing the current Iranian government. Manzura Khodjasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died from injuries sustained in missile attacks on Tehran. She passed away in the hospital where she was receiving treatment. It should be noted that Ayatollah Khamenei himself was killed on February 28,
Spring field work in Kyrgyzstan has begun two weeks earlier than usual. This was reported by Turatbek Idrisov, head of the department for implementing decisions in crop production and horticulture at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." According to him, the winter period this year was quite warm, which contributed to the earlier arrival of spring. Farmers were previously given recommendations for preparing for
In Asia, the team The Huns holds the third position in the ranking. After a confident victory with a score of 2:0 over the Pakistani team Legion, The Huns improved their standings and will represent Asia at the PGL Bucharest 2026 tournament, which will take place in April. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Thus, at the PGL Bucharest 2026 tournament, which will be held in April 2026, two Mongolian teams will be represented: The Mongolz and The Huns.
Research shows that vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage (both white and red), cauliflower, and arugula can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. These are the conclusions of a review article that assessed the chemical composition of these products and their potential impact on health. The work was published in the journal Nutrients, reports Lenta.ru. The review emphasizes bioactive components such as glucosinolates and their derivatives, polyphenols, phytosterols,
The war between the USA, Israel, and Iran, which began on March 2, has spread across vast territories, including missile and drone attacks by Iran on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East, as well as joint actions by Israel against the Shiite group "Hezbollah" in Lebanon. Due to the escalation of the conflict, the airspace in the region was closed, civilians began evacuation, and shelling continued into the night of March 3. Attack on Tehran, March 2, 2026. Photo by Majid
The Turkish Communications Directorate has denied reports of an attack on a U.S. military base located in the country. The agency stated that there are no foreign military bases in Turkey, and all air, sea, and land spaces, as well as military facilities, are under the full control and sovereignty of the Republic of Turkey. In an official statement, it emphasized: "There have been no attacks on our country. Publications attempting to portray Turkey as a participant in regional conflicts
On February 27 in Bishkek, around 5:00 PM, at the corner of Frunze and Koenkozov streets, inspector S.B.E. of the municipal inspection discovered that the car with the number 08 KG 166 ALF was parked in a green zone. This was reported by representatives of the municipal inspection. After the violation was recorded, the driver N.K.S. refused to provide his documents and to contest the inspector's actions. Ignoring lawful demands, he attempted to leave the scene by driving onto the sidewalk.
At the ranking tournament in Albania, held from February 25 to March 1, the Kyrgyzstan national team in freestyle wrestling achieved significant success, winning three medals. This tournament, named Muhamet Malo, was the second in the 2023 ranking calendar.
According to Iranian state media, 78-year-old Mansure Khojasteh passed away after falling into a coma as a result of airstrikes, during which her husband and several family members, including her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter, also died. This information was reported by Reuters. Mansure and Ali Khamenei had been married since 1964. Throughout their life together, the couple raised six children, while Khojasteh rarely appeared in public. Photo on the main page: Reuters.
The third Nomad Awards ceremony took place in Bishkek, dedicated to the eighth anniversary of the Nomad Sport company. This information was announced at the city hall. This event became an important platform for summarizing the sports year and strengthening ties between government bodies and the sports community.
In Bishkek, at the NAFT KFS stadium, on March 2, the match of the first round of the new season took place, in which "Aziyagol" won against "Abdysh-Ata". The game started with the team from Kant scoring first, but the hosts quickly responded with a goal, restoring balance on the scoreboard. However, the decisive moment came in the 90+2 minute, when "Aziyagol" scored the winning goal, earning them 3 points in the table.
A ibex unexpectedly jumped out at a hunter in the mountains of the Chui region. Nikolai Leonov, a sports hunter, shared his unusual experience that occurred last year in the mountains of the Chui region. At the time, while he was enjoying the beauty of nature and filming it, a young ibex suddenly approached him closely. "He looked to be about five years old. At first, he was startled to see me, but quickly sensed danger, whistled, and immediately slipped away," the hunter recounts. He
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 has been recorded in southern Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the data from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the information, the tremors occurred on March 2 at 18:44.
The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the K-News editorial office is required to use the text. The Bishkek City Hall reports on the rules for payment for meals in municipal kindergartens.
In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of 106 irrigation facilities is planned by 2030, as reported by Bolotbek Tashtanov, head of the Water Policy and Drinking Water Supply Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, during a radio broadcast. Tashtanov noted that out of 86 thousand hectares allocated for winter crops, a significant portion was sown on rainfed (non-irrigated) lands. At the same time, the yield meets the expected indicators. “During the growing season, water that is usually not consumed
As of March 3, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated its official exchange rates against the som. According to the latest data from the regulator, the current rates are as follows: - US Dollar (USD) — 87.44 soms; - Euro (EUR) — 102.49 soms (slight decrease); - Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.13 soms (minor decrease); - Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.17 soms; - Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 12.70 soms.
This natural phenomenon will be observable in various regions of Eurasia. On March 3, the first lunar eclipse of this year is scheduled, which has already been dubbed the "blood" eclipse. This event symbolizes inner maturity and rebirth. The first phase of the eclipse will begin at 11:45 and last until 17:24, with the most spectacular moment observable from 14:05 to 15:04. The complete end of the eclipse is expected at 17:24, and it will be visible to residents of various corners of
- As Tashtanov reported, in 2026 it is planned to repair 776 kilometers of inter-farm canals, restore 590 hydraulic structures, and 508 water measurement posts. The installation of water measurement devices will allow for more accurate tracking of the volume of water supplied and controlling its distribution. To provide water for agricultural producers, underground wells are also actively used — currently, about 2,500 water intake wells are in operation. As part of the preparations for 2026,
Ismanali Joroev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his concern regarding the existing barriers that hinder the export of goods from Kyrgyzstan to the EAEU countries. This statement was made at a meeting of the parliamentary committee that deals with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. He noted that while the import of goods into Kyrgyzstan is carried out without significant difficulties, the export of products from Kyrgyz producers faces numerous