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The European Parliament Committee approved the establishment of centers in other countries for the expulsion of migrants
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The European Parliament Committee approved the establishment of centers in other countries for the expulsion of migrants

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

10.03.2026, 13:59
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The Supreme Court has sent the case of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy for a new review

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.

10.03.2026, 13:57
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Dastan Bekeshev: Government agencies respond to citizens' inquiries using ChatGPT

During a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and the regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev reported that artificial intelligence is actively used in government agencies to respond to citizens' inquiries. This occurred during the discussion of the draft law "On the Procedure for Considering Citizens' Appeals." As part of this draft law, parliamentarians intend to reduce the timeframe within which

10.03.2026, 13:52
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Chingiz Aydarbekov May Return to the Jogorku Kenesh

Chingiz Aydarbekov, who previously held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, may once again take a seat as a deputy in the Jogorku Kenesh. His candidacy is being considered in case Kuanychbek Kongantiev decides to resign from his post, about which he has already submitted a statement. Today, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums plans to discuss Kongantiev's statement at its meeting.

10.03.2026, 13:24
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The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic has terminated the powers of the composition of the District Election Commission No. 13

At the meeting of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic, held on March 10, a decision was made to terminate the powers of the district electoral commission No. 13, formed in October 2025. The reason for this step was the cancellation of the repeat elections in this district, caused by the review of the results of the elections held on November 30, 2025.

10.03.2026, 13:12
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The committee approved the bill to reduce the time for considering citizens' appeals

At the meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law was considered that proposes to reduce the processing time for citizens' appeals to 10 working days instead of 14. This draft law was initiated by the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The rapporteur Baktyyar Kalpaev noted that in the context of digitalization, when most documentation is carried out in an online format, there is a need for a more prompt consideration of appeals.

10.03.2026, 13:07
Deputy Prime Minister Demands Strict Control Over Food Prices
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Deputy Prime Minister Demands Strict Control Over Food Prices

At a working meeting held by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, the current situation regarding inflation in the country was discussed. This information was provided by the press service. In addition to Amangeldiev, the meeting was attended by heads of key ministries and departments, as well as representatives of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers Deputy Head of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov presented a report on

10.03.2026, 13:06
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Another state directorate has been established in Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, a State Directorate has been established, responsible for the construction of the Barskoon - Bedel highway. In accordance with resolution No. 158, signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev on March 6, the funding for the directorate will amount to up to 2.9% of the total investments allocated for the construction of this road.

10.03.2026, 12:57
Wang Yi: The Concept of a Shared Future Acts as a Beacon Illuminating Humanity's Path Forward
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Wang Yi: The Concept of a Shared Future Acts as a Beacon Illuminating Humanity's Path Forward

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a traditional press conference held as part of the two sessions, answered questions from both local and foreign journalists. Throughout the one-and-a-half-hour session, he emphasized the importance of diplomacy among heads of state in the country's foreign policy activities. According to Wang Yi, the past year was filled with significant international events that played a key role in strengthening ties between world powers. He noted that 2025 was

10.03.2026, 12:37
More than half of US residents do not support attacks on Iranian facilities
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More than half of US residents do not support attacks on Iranian facilities

According to the results of a joint survey conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist, 56% of American citizens oppose military attacks on Iran, while 44% of respondents support military actions. A similar trend is shown in a study conducted by the Washington Post on March 2, where about 47% of those surveyed demand an immediate cessation of military operations.

10.03.2026, 12:27
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The development of agricultural land in Kyrgyzstan is proposed to be restricted by a new law.

A draft law has been presented in Kyrgyzstan concerning amendments to the Civil and Land Codes, as well as the Code of Offenses. The main goal of this document is to strengthen measures for the protection of agricultural lands and to prevent their inappropriate development. The project proposes that agricultural lands will be recognized as an exceptional value and a fundamental element of national security. Furthermore, landowners and land users will be required to care for soil quality and

10.03.2026, 11:54
The main trial of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey.
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The main trial of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey.

The main trial against Ekrem İmamoğlu, the former mayor of Istanbul, has begun in Turkey. According to the state news agency Anadolu, the opposition politician, who is the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, faces a potential sentence of more than 2,000 years in prison. Archive photo. Ekrem İmamoğlu faces a total of more than 2,000 years of imprisonment İmamoğlu is charged with 143 different crimes, including 12 counts of bribery, seven counts of money laundering, and seven counts of

10.03.2026, 11:42
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Kuvanychbek Kongantiev resigns from the mandate of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh

Today, March 10, it became known that Kuanychbek Kongantiev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has decided to resign from his position. The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums will address the issue of the early termination of his powers. As is known, Kongantiev was elected to parliament from electoral district No. 21 and held the position of chairman of the committee on industrial policy, transport, the fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction.

10.03.2026, 11:39
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Parliamentary Committee Approves Increase of Small Hydropower Plants Capacity to 50 Megawatts

The parliamentary committee on industrial policy, transport, and the energy complex has reviewed a bill that proposes increasing the maximum capacity of small hydropower plants from 30 to 50 megawatts. This project was approved in the second reading. Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev noted that the aim of this bill is to create more attractive conditions for the development of renewable energy sources and to attract investments in the energy sector.

10.03.2026, 11:37
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The President opposed additional requirements for energy storage in renewable energy sources.

The President of Kyrgyzstan expressed his disapproval regarding the proposed norms that imply the introduction of additional requirements for energy storage systems within renewable energy projects. This position was voiced by Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev at a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. The proposals included establishing mandatory conditions at the legislative level concerning the localization of equipment production, registration of suppliers and service

10.03.2026, 11:22
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Dastan Bekeshev: "Parachutists" Should Not Work in the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and the regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Bekeshev expressed the opinion that it is necessary to exclude "parachutists" from the composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made in the context of discussing amendments to the laws "On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic" and "On the Central

10.03.2026, 10:57
Edil Baysalov: The Time Has Come, the UN Must Be Led by a Woman
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Edil Baysalov: The Time Has Come, the UN Must Be Led by a Woman

This statement by the Deputy Prime Minister was made at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. At the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, taking place in New York, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, expressed the initiative for the election of a woman to the position of UN Secretary-General.

10.03.2026, 10:49
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The committee approved the bill on venture funding, particularly for startups.

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations, a bill concerning venture financing, particularly regarding startups, was approved today. This initiative involves amending a number of legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic to improve the conditions for venture investing. The Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President, Zhalyn Jeynaliev, emphasized that this document is aimed at

10.03.2026, 10:18
Loan for 50 million dollars: instead of clean air - monitoring
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Loan for 50 million dollars: instead of clean air - monitoring

The situation with air pollution in Bishkek has remained acute for many years. In response to this problem, the authorities of Kyrgyzstan are focusing on large external borrowings; however, their use has become a subject of discussion among specialists and the public, as noted by the Economic Initiatives Center "Oiy Ordo".

10.03.2026, 10:17
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The committee approved the initiative to reduce the number of members of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic.

At the meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and the regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, a decision was made today to support the initiative regarding the reduction of the number of members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC KR). This draft law was prepared by a group of deputies and concerns amendments to the laws "On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic"

10.03.2026, 09:54
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The Cabinet created a state directorate for the construction of the Barskoon - Bedel road

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution to create a new structure — the "State Directorate for the Construction of the Barskoon — Bedel Road," which will operate under the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The goal of the new institution will be to oversee the implementation of the road construction project, as well as to ensure coordination between government agencies, local authorities, and contractors.

10.03.2026, 09:50