The Tulip Festival has started in Kyrgyzstan
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The Tulip Festival has started in Kyrgyzstan

From March 2 to 10, the Tulip Festival is taking place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. At the festival, tulips are available both wholesale and retail, with prices starting from 75 soms. Buyers can choose products in different formats, allowing for diverse needs to be met. The main goal of the festival is to support local producers, increase the share of domestic products in the internal market, and provide the population with

02.03.2026, 14:06
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, they propose to change the procedure for obtaining inheritance documents

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Justice has proposed amendments to the Law "On Civil Status Acts," which has become a subject of public discussion. The aim of this draft law is to eliminate the legal gap that complicates the inheritance process for citizens who are not close relatives of the testator. According to current practice, the issuance of a death certificate for the testator was often denied to many individuals if they were not part of the closest relatives. This created

02.03.2026, 14:05
The Situation in the Middle East. Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Discussed Issues of Evacuating Citizens
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The Situation in the Middle East. Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Discussed Issues of Evacuating Citizens

In the current situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is actively working to ensure the safety and protection of the rights of its citizens in the region. An important step has been the discussion of evacuation issues with colleagues from Kazakhstan, as reported by the director of the Consular Department, Seytek Jumakadyrov Uulu. Seytek Jumakadyrov Uulu noted that the consulates of Kyrgyzstan located in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait,

02.03.2026, 14:00
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Increases Exports to Iran: Trade Turnover Increased by 37% in 2025

- Tazabek presents a report on the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Iran for the year 2025. According to preliminary data provided by the National Statistical Committee, there is a significant increase in trade turnover between the two countries in 2025 — by 37%. While the total trade volume in 2024 was over $58 million, in 2025 it nearly reached $80 million.

02.03.2026, 13:59
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Ambassador: The situation of Kyrgyz citizens in Saudi Arabia is under constant control

Since the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, the government of Kyrgyzstan, including President Sadyr Japarov and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has initiated a series of special measures. This was reported by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia, Ulukbek Maripov. He noted that the diplomatic mission staff is in contact with every Kyrgyz citizen, including students and pilgrims who arrived to perform Umrah. “A special headquarters has been established to work with the

02.03.2026, 13:57
Incidents

In the Alamedin District, two sheep were stolen during livestock grazing.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in the theft of livestock was detained on March 2. The incident occurred on February 24, when a resident of the village of Oktyabrskoye, while grazing cattle, discovered the disappearance of two sheep. The damage from the theft amounted to 50,000 soms.

02.03.2026, 13:55
Since the launch of the website kitep.edu.kg, the number of visits has reached nearly 20 million.
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Since the launch of the website kitep.edu.kg, the number of visits has reached nearly 20 million.

During a meeting of the committee on science, education, innovative development, and information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Education Nadira Jusupbekova reported that the total number of visits to the website kitep.edu.kg has reached 19.8 million. As she noted, the resource attracts about 172,000 users daily on average. The site offers 243 electronic textbooks developed for an educational program covering 11-12 years. Of this

02.03.2026, 13:55
Incidents

Corruption in the GKNB. Timeline of Detentions and Dismissals of Security Officials

Since Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his position as Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), significant personnel changes have occurred in various government institutions, including the Jogorku Kenesh and national security services. The complete list of new appointments in the GKNB can be found here.

02.03.2026, 13:54
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed about the situation of Kyrgyz citizens in the countries of the Persian Gulf.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed about the situation of Kyrgyz citizens in the countries of the Persian Gulf.

As of today, there are no reports of Kyrgyz citizens being harmed in the Persian Gulf countries. This was reported by Seytek Jumakadyrov, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to him, consular staff are actively interacting with hotels to prevent the eviction of citizens. In Abu Dhabi, the number of Kyrgyz citizens is small, and there are no issues with accommodation. "There are about 800 citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Qatar who

02.03.2026, 13:53
Society

There are about 22 thousand citizens of Kyrgyzstan in the Middle East

As of March 2 of this year, according to information announced at a press conference by the director of the consular department, Seitak Jumakadyrov, about 22,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are in the Middle East, with the majority in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Currently, there is no information about casualties or those who have been left homeless among the citizens of Kyrgyzstan.

02.03.2026, 13:53
Society / Exclusive

KNIА "Kabar" Begins Using AI as Part of Digitalization

The Kyrgyz National Information Agency "Kabar" is beginning the active use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the process of digitalization. One of the key developments is the creation of a virtual AI news anchor, which will voice the most important news summaries. This digital announcer is capable of quickly informing about significant events both in Kyrgyzstan and beyond. It is worth noting that the integration of AI represents a significant step in changing the

02.03.2026, 13:53
In the city of Osh, work continues on the relocation of the "Kelechek" market
Society

In the city of Osh, work continues on the relocation of the "Kelechek" market

The process of relocating the old "Kelechek" market to a new location continues in Osh, as reported by the local administration's press service. The agency reports that the relevant municipal services are actively engaged in organizing the relocation of traders. It is also worth noting that earlier entrepreneurs expressed dissatisfaction regarding the relocation of trading areas. They were outraged that the decision was made without considering the opinions of the tenants.

02.03.2026, 13:52
Kyrgyz Officials Shown How Cars Are Made in Shandong Province, China
Politics

Kyrgyz Officials Shown How Cars Are Made in Shandong Province, China

On March 1, a meeting took place in Jinan between Edil Baisalov and Lin Wu, the secretary of the Communist Party of China in Shandong province. The negotiations discussed the prospects for developing interregional cooperation, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the discussions, the focus was on activating practical interaction, including the establishment of new production capacities in Kyrgyzstan to support small and medium-sized businesses. "Today, the

02.03.2026, 13:52
The Situation in the Middle East. The Security Council of Kyrgyzstan Held an Emergency Meeting
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The Situation in the Middle East. The Security Council of Kyrgyzstan Held an Emergency Meeting

In light of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, Adilet Orozbekov, Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, held an emergency meeting with representatives of law enforcement agencies and other responsible departments. During the meeting, important aspects of cooperation between government institutions were discussed, including an analysis of the situation of Kyrgyz citizens who remain in active combat zones. Orozbekov emphasized the need for immediate actions to protect

02.03.2026, 13:50
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The deputy is interested in the number of business angels in Kyrgyzstan

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovations, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, held on March 2, 2026, Toktobubu Ashymbaeva requested information about the number of business angels operating in Kyrgyzstan. The deputy was also interested in the conditions for creating venture funds and the mechanisms for supporting startups that are formed based on higher educational institutions.

02.03.2026, 13:47
Economy

Cryptocurrency in Kyrgyzstan is used not only for investments but also for business transactions, - expert

- In recent years, the use of cryptocurrencies in Kyrgyzstan has gone beyond investments and trading, becoming an important part of the payment infrastructure. This was stated by Arsen Edilbek uulu, an expert in the development of the crypto industry and consulting in the field of virtual assets, in an interview with Tazabek. He noted that previously the population mainly perceived cryptocurrency as an investment tool; however, at present, virtual assets are beginning to integrate into the

02.03.2026, 13:47
Society

One-Time Payments for Emergencies Revised: Document Submitted for Discussion

In Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet of Ministers has presented for public discussion a draft amendment concerning the resolution that regulates support for vulnerable groups of the population in emergency situations and states of emergency. According to the document, the procedure for providing one-time social assistance is being revised, and the categories of citizens entitled to such assistance are being clarified. The explanatory note states that the changes are aimed at aligning the norms with

02.03.2026, 13:45
Politics

Who will lead Kyrgyz football after Tashiev's resignation

Kamchybek Tashiev, in addition to his duties as the head of the GKNB and Deputy Prime Minister, also holds the position of President of the Kyrgyz Football Union. His children are actively involved in "big" football, and he himself facilitated the opening of a "Barcelona" academy in Kyrgyzstan, becoming a significant figure for the football community. In light of his recent resignation from government positions, the question arose: will Tashiev leave the football sphere as

02.03.2026, 13:41
Economy

The Bishkek City Hall discovered during a raid why the price of meat exceeds 700 soms.

- As part of the raid activities conducted by the municipal inspection under the Bishkek city hall, instances of unjustified price increases for meat were identified. City hall representatives emphasized that traders should not inflate the prices of essential food products. According to information provided by the city hall, meat is purchased from suppliers at a price of 650–700 soms per kilogram, but its retail price reaches 800–850 soms.

02.03.2026, 13:41
Society

How many Kyrgyz citizens are stranded in Dubai? Response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department

Today, March 2, at a briefing, a representative of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Department of Tourism of the UAE has ordered an extension of stay for foreign tourists in hotels without charge. However, in practice, not all hotels are following this directive, which has forced consular staff to travel to locations to resolve issues with hotel management. At the moment, flights have been suspended, resulting in approximately 1,000 Kyrgyz citizens

02.03.2026, 13:38