During a meeting at the National Investment Agency under the President, the prospects for economic cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Japan were discussed. The participants emphasized the importance of expanding investment interactions.
At a recent meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh unanimously supported the candidacy of Damirbek Osmonov for the position of Minister of Health. Out of 88 voters, 80 cast their votes in his favor. The candidacy of Osmonov was presented by President Sadyr Japarov.
It was previously reported about the disappearance of eight minors.
Information about the traffic accident was received from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, in connection with the incident previously mentioned by the member of the Jogorku Kenesh, Seid Atambaev. The car accident occurred on February 23 at 09:50 in the village of Koy-Tash in the Alamudun district. The collision involved two vehicles.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Suyun Omurzakov expressed the opinion that regional schools need funding to prepare students for the Unified National Testing (ORT). He noted that students from remote areas are sent to the capital for studies, as teachers themselves advise them to do so. According to Omurzakov, preparation is carried out in private educational centers, which is where the funds are spent. The deputy emphasized that if funding is directed directly to the schools, the
At a recent parliamentary meeting, Gulya Kozhokulova proposed establishing a specialized agency to manage the country's water resources. She emphasized that, considering global climate changes, effective management of water resources requires the creation of an authority with expanded powers. According to the deputy, issues related to water resources remain among the most significant on the international stage, highlighting the need to separate this area from the jurisdiction of existing
At the recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulkan Moldobekova was elected as the chairperson of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues. Additionally, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov became the chairperson of the Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and Countering Corruption.
In Kyzyl-Kiya, under the auspices of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, 45 individuals engaged in begging were detained and taken to the local police station. It became known that the raid, dubbed "Beggar," took place on February 25 and 26, 2023, with the participation of officers from the city police department.
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the spring break, which has come as a pleasant surprise for parents and students. The vacation period will now last from March 2 to March 7, 2026, which is four days longer compared to the previous dates (March 6–8). At the same time, the ministry informed that to compensate for the additional days off, four school days will be made up in May. The end of the 2025–2026 academic year has been moved from May 25 to May 29,
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in hockey will participate in the 2026 World Championship. This season, the team will compete in Group B of the second division. The event will take place from April 6 to 12 in Sofia (Bulgaria) with the participation of six national teams.
Energy expert Ernest Karybekov shared his opinion with IA "Kabar" on the state of Kyrgyzstan's strategic reservoir at the end of the heating season. He noted that, despite the absence of serious disruptions in the system's operation, it is necessary to increase the resilience of the energy system. This will help avoid balancing on the brink of the critical level of the Toktogul Reservoir. According to forecasts, by April 1, the volume of the Toktogul Reservoir will be 6.8
On February 25, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with Mikhail Shvydkoy, the special representative of the President of Russia for international cultural cooperation, according to the information from the head of state’s administration. During the meeting, issues concerning the strengthening and prospects of developing Kyrgyz-Russian cultural and humanitarian relations were discussed.
Illustrative photo The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhammedov, has ordered that 60 manats ($3 at the black market rate) be given to the women of the country in honor of International Women's Day. This was reported by TDH. This decision was made in recognition of the "significant contribution of women to the development of the country, to the formation of a patriotic, healthy, and inspired generation, as well as to the preservation of the noble traditions of ancestors
- As of February 24, 2026, a new Decision of the EEC regarding changes to the rules for the registration and assessment of the safety, quality, and effectiveness of medical devices has come into force within the EAEU. The key changes brought by this regulatory act include: Mandatory clinical trials now apply to all devices, including those classified as risk classes 1 and 2a, which was not previously required. If a specific type of device is not included in the nomenclature of the EAEU, the
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, deputy Ulan Bakasov reported a shortage of angiographs in the high-altitude Naryn region. Currently, the parliament is discussing the candidacy of Damirbek Osmonov for the position of Minister of Health.
The company Paramount Skydance has taken a step forward in the battle for the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, offering an amount that may surpass the competitor Netflix, according to information from the BBC. As it became known on Tuesday, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that the new offer from Paramount, valuing the share at $31, could lead to a more favorable agreement than the current one with Netflix.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed concerns about the corruption rampant in the Ministry of Health and asked Acting Minister of Health Damirbek Osmonov whether this "quagmire" would ensnare him. The agenda included the discussion of Osmonov's candidacy for the position of minister. “I have heard many positive reviews about you; you are a well-known and decent cardiologist. But this field is very complex: one can either stand firm or succumb.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on Cybersecurity Issues" has been presented. This document has been initiated to update the legislation concerning cryptographic protection of information and technical data protection, as well as state control over cyber threats. As part of the draft law, it is proposed to amend the laws "On the Licensing and Permitting System" and "On Cybersecurity," which will
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, Damirbek Osmonov, the acting Minister of Health, voiced concerns about staffing issues in medical institutions. He noted that there are 19,000 doctors in the republic, but in reality, only 13,500 are working. According to him, attracting medical specialists to remote areas is a challenging task, as many prefer to stay in cities for the convenience of their families.
At a recent meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh unanimously approved Erlis Aakunbekov for the position of Deputy Prime Minister, as well as Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. All 81 deputies voted in favor of his candidacy.
During the discussion, the deputies did not ask questions to the candidates but expressed their wishes. For example, Kubanychbek Ilimbekov, addressing Akunbekov, emphasized the importance of increasing the export potential of the country's agricultural products. He also approached Osmonov with a proposal to create conditions for improving the work of state medical institutions so that they could successfully compete with private clinics. Alisher Kozaev urged Akunbekov to prioritize solving
Laurence de Car, who headed the Louvre, has resigned, a decision made by President Emmanuel Macron. This occurred following the museum robbery in October 2022, during which valuable items worth 88 million euros were stolen, according to information from the Russian service of the BBC. Laurence de Car submitted her first resignation request on October 21, just two days after the robbery, but at that time her request was denied. As reported by the Figaro newspaper, President Macron urged her to
Spouses from the Jeti-Oguz district are engaged in the production of organic fertilizers. Azim Kaliev and his wife Gulzat Stamgalieva, residents of the village of Zhalgyz-Oruk, began producing organic fertilizers, which has become a source of stable income for their family, where they are raising four children. Previously, they received the "Uiy-bulogo komok" allowance for two children, but in 2024, the family participated in the "Social Contract" project and received
- The Ministry of Economy intends to develop a unified national system that will provide guarantees for loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These plans are outlined in the draft Program for the Support and Development of SMEs in the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030. It is expected that the implementation of this system will begin in the first quarter of 2027.