On March 6, 2026, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, approved a decree aimed at simplifying the entry of domestic banks into international financial markets. This step is intended to improve the competitiveness of the country's banking sector and optimize the operations of financial institutions in foreign jurisdictions.
It was reported in the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic that Zhaynak Usen uulu has been appointed as an advisor to the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, responsible for digitalization issues. It is worth noting that prior to this, on February 18, he was appointed head of the press service of the parliament. Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh. Zhaynak Usen uulu Zhaynak Usen uulu has extensive experience in the media sector: from 2015 to 2019, he served as the general director of the NTS television and
The position of head of the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan is now held by Zhyldyz Sherimbekova, who was appointed to this position by the decision of Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev. According to the press service of the parliament, Zhyldyz Sherimbekova graduated from the Faculty of International Relations of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in 2012 and began her career in the same field, joining the Issyk-Ata District State Administration.
In the official document published on the government website, changes to Resolution No. 159 dated March 7, 2026, regarding the temporary ban on the export of oil and petroleum products beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union are outlined. Although the general ban on the export of oil and certain petroleum products transported by road and rail remains in effect, the list of exceptions has been significantly expanded. In particular, the changes concern: "The second
Zhainak Usen uulu has been appointed as an advisor to the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev on digitalization issues. Previously, he held the position of head of the press service of the parliament's apparatus. According to the Jogorku Kenesh, Usen uulu worked as the general director of the TV and Radio Company "NTS" from 2015 to 2019, and from 2019 to 2020, he headed the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Kyrgyzstan.
Yzyldyz Sherimbekova has been appointed as the head of the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh apparatus. This decision was signed by Marlen Mamataliyev, the chairman of the parliament. Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh. Yzyldyz Sherimbekova In 2012, she graduated from the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after Boris Yeltsin, receiving a degree in "International Relations." From 2015 to 2018, she worked as a press secretary in the apparatus of the authorized representative of the
Today, March 10, a meeting took place in the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, where the lawyers of journalist "Ait ait dese" Mahabat Tajibek kyzy filed a petition for a review of the case. They insisted on the resumption of proceedings due to newly discovered circumstances and the annulment of the previous court decision. Activists and former colleagues of Mahabat, who were also involved in the case, attended the event. The journalist's mother was present in the hall, tears
The government is preparing for the agricultural census At a coordination meeting dedicated to the upcoming agricultural census, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov urged citizens of Kyrgyzstan not to conceal information about their livestock.
On February 10, 2026, Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his duties as the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and deputy chairman of the government. From that moment, a series of personnel changes began in the country's security structures, parliament, and government. The editorial team of Kaktus.media invites you to familiarize yourself with the main events in chronological order.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to introduce tolls for passage through important road tunnels. This was reported by the government’s press service. According to the information, Resolution No. 134 was signed on February 25, 2026.
Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, revealed the reasons why Urmatbek Shamyrcanov was dismissed from the position of head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Today, March 10, a working meeting was held under the leadership of Daniyar Amangeldiev, dedicated to the current inflation situation in the country. The event was attended by heads of relevant ministries and agencies, as well as representatives of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azat Kozubekov, presented a detailed report on monetary policy. In his speech, he analyzed
Kanatbek Chynybaev has been appointed as the acting Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. This decision was formalized by a decree from the president of the republic.
Kanatbek Chynybaev has been appointed as the acting Minister of Emergency Situations, as announced on March 10 through the press service of the President's administration. Chynybaev, born on November 4, 1983, holds the rank of reserve lieutenant colonel. He graduated from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov in 2006, and then completed the Academy of Civil Defense of the Russian Federation in 2018. From 2006 to 2022, he served in various units of the Ministry of
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, has approved a new resolution No. 78, which introduces a procedure for warnings for legal entities and organizations regarding the inadmissibility of disseminating extremist materials and participating in extremist activities. This document was developed as part of the implementation of the Law "On Countering Extremist Activity" and replaces the previous resolution from 2023. It is important to note that the new procedure
Mederbek Aliyev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has proposed an initiative to change the narrow definition of "narcotic substances" in several legislative acts to a more detailed one: "narcotic substances, psychotropic substances, potent substances, their analogs, and precursors." These changes were presented by him at a meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption. The package of amendments includes
At the meeting of the parliamentary committee on judicial and legal issues, a sharp conflict arose between deputies Ulukbek Karybek uulu and Mederbek Aliyev. The main dispute revolved around proposals to amend legislation concerning the fight against drugs. Mederbek Aliyev's initiative involved expanding the definition of "narcotic substances" by adding terms such as "psychotropic substances, potent agents, their analogs, and precursors." These changes affect the Civil
According to a statement from the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Askat Alagozov, Urmatbek Shamyrkanov has been relieved of his duties as Minister of Emergency Situations. The main reason for this was suspicion of receiving a bribe while he was serving as Deputy Minister. According to Alagozov, during the summer of 2025, Shamyrkanov demanded money for facilitating the promotion of one of the ministry's employees. The employee, he said, transferred half of the agreed amount
Urmatbek Shamyrcanov, the Minister of Emergency Situations, has been dismissed from his position. The president's press secretary commented on this decision, explaining that the grounds for the dismissal were suspicions of corrupt actions related to his previous work as Deputy Minister.
President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Kanatbek Chynybaev as the acting Minister of Emergency Situations. According to this decree, Kanatbek Chynybaev will temporarily perform the duties of the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations until the Jogorku Kenesh approves his candidacy for the position of Minister of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kanatbek Chynybaev has already been submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh for approval to take the ministerial position.
On March 10, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic officially accepted the resignation of Kuanychbek Kongantieff, who represented electoral district No. 21. His statement was sent to the Deputy Chairman of the CEC, Bakhadyr Konurov. As a result of this decision, Kongantieff's certificate as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh was annulled. All commission members unanimously supported the resignation, after which the mandate was transferred to the next candidate, Chingiz
Today, a discussion is taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh regarding amendments to the Code of Offenses related to judicial and legal issues and combating corruption. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, who initiated the new changes, proposes to add additional parts to Article 65 of the code. The main idea is to introduce responsibility for creating obstacles to lawful campaigning.
The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs of the European Parliament has supported bills allowing for the establishment of migration centers in third countries for the expulsion of migrants who have been expelled from EU countries. This was reported by Deutsche Welle. The bill also includes measures to tighten penalties for foreign nationals whose stay in the EU is deemed illegal, including imprisonment. The initiative has been supported by conservatives and representatives of
The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to reconsider the case of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, the wife of renowned investigator Bolot Temirov, sending the case materials back to the district court. According to information, the judicial panel annulled all previous decisions made by three instances and appointed a new panel of judges for the retrial.