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Negative in social media. The deputy suggested discussing this with broadcasting companies.
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Negative in social media. The deputy suggested discussing this with broadcasting companies.

At the meeting of the parliamentary committee on science, education, and information technology today, Bolot Saginayev, a deputy, expressed his concern about the "excessive negativity" on social media. He suggested inviting the heads of television and radio companies to discuss this issue. Photo from the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Bolot Saginayev “Recently, negative news has dominated social media. This issue is extremely important to discuss with television and radio

09.03.2026, 11:32
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The deputy fears: Kyrgyzstan may be subjected to acid rains

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, ecology, water resources, and subsoil use, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised the issue of the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on Central Asia. According to her, as a result of Israel's attacks on Iranian oil refineries, numerous toxic chemicals have entered the atmosphere. "There are concerns that these substances could lead to acid rain here in Kyrgyzstan. Who is monitoring this process and in which

09.03.2026, 11:29
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The Ministry of Culture will introduce a state order for regional newspapers on a self-financing basis

The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy plans to introduce a state social order for regional newspapers that have transitioned to self-financing. This was announced by Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev during a parliamentary committee meeting. Deputy Saltanat Abdyldaeva noted that many newspapers that started self-financing have found themselves in a difficult situation. She mentioned that employees are reaching out to her, as they are paid only about 5,000 soms.

09.03.2026, 11:23
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In Kyrgyzstan, they plan to introduce state accreditation for sports federations

In Kyrgyzstan, the introduction of state accreditation for sports federations is being discussed with the aim of streamlining their operations and minimizing conflicts between organizations representing a single sport. This initiative is being considered at a meeting of the parliamentary committee. According to Nursultan Kurmanaly uulu, head of the legal support department of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, accreditation is necessary to create a legal framework for

09.03.2026, 11:21
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It was proposed to legally enshrine the concept of Deaflympic sports in the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Kyrgyzstan, changes are planned to be made to the Law "On Physical Culture and Sports," which will concern deaflympic sports. The Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Urmat Asanbaev, presented the draft amendments at a meeting of the parliamentary committee. The main objective of these changes is to create more favorable conditions for the development of inclusive sports in the country.

09.03.2026, 11:19
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In a number of cities in Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to install air monitoring stations

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, reported plans to establish 11 air monitoring stations in five cities of Kyrgyzstan. The stations will be located in Bishkek, Osh, Kara-Balta, Tokmok, and Cholpon-Ata, and the documents are currently in the process of being coordinated with the World Bank.

09.03.2026, 11:11
Personnel changes occurred in the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan
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Personnel changes occurred in the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan

Janibek Kalkanovich Kerimaliev, who held the position of First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, has been relieved of his duties. The press service of the Ministry reported this, specifying that the corresponding order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Also, Bekbolotov Bekten Tursunbekovich, the Deputy Minister, has left his position after submitting a resignation letter. At the same time, Aibek Asanovich Shamenov

09.03.2026, 11:10
Two Deputy Ministers of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic Dismissed from Office
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Two Deputy Ministers of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic Dismissed from Office

The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported that two deputy ministers of water resources, agriculture, and processing industry have been relieved of their positions. According to the order of the head of government, Bekten Bekbolotov (at his own request) and Zhanibek Kerimaliev have been removed from their posts. Photo from the internet. Aibek Shamenov Additionally, Aibek Shamenov has been appointed as the new deputy minister, who previously served as the presidential representative

09.03.2026, 11:05
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Years in the national team proposed to be included in athletes' work experience

In Kyrgyzstan, a proposal has been initiated to count the time athletes spend on the national team as part of their work experience. This proposal was voiced by the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Urmat Asanbaev, at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on physical culture and sports. Urmat Asanbaev emphasized that an athlete's career has its time limits and is associated with high physical loads, which, in turn, increases the risk of injuries.

09.03.2026, 10:50
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In Kyrgyzstan, a state "Ecooperator" has been established for waste management

As a result of the waste management reform in Kyrgyzstan, a new state enterprise called "Ekooperator" has been established. Its main task is to implement a mechanism for extended producer responsibility. This was reported by Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, at a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Raimkulova, over 74 million soms have already been collected in the framework of recycling fees.

09.03.2026, 10:49
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CIS countries met with Turkish President Erdogan
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Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CIS countries met with Turkish President Erdogan

On March 7, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the states that are part of the Organization of Turkic States took place in Istanbul. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the participants of the informal meeting of the Council of Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of the Turkic States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erdogan greeted the ministers and emphasized the need to strengthen ties between the Turkic states. He highlighted the importance

09.03.2026, 10:45
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The deputy proposes to allow investors to process gold mining waste.

At a meeting of the committee on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Altynbek Kylychbaev proposed to allow investors to engage in the processing of waste generated from gold mining. He reported that he was approached by the company "Asia Gold Service," which expresses a desire to create a plant in Kyrgyzstan for processing such waste.

09.03.2026, 10:19
Kulubaev met with Erdogan in Istanbul
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Kulubaev met with Erdogan in Istanbul

On March 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting with the heads of foreign affairs agencies of the countries that are part of the Organization of Turkic States, who arrived in Istanbul for an informal council meeting. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, Erdogan emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation among Turkic peoples. He highlighted the need for regular dialogue on key current issues

09.03.2026, 10:18
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The population of snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan has exceeded 550 individuals

At a recent meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy and Ecology, Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, reported that the population of snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan has exceeded 550 individuals. She noted that this species has been officially recognized as the national symbol of the country, which was further complemented by the approval of a logo and rules for its use.

09.03.2026, 10:11
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Saltanat Amanova: Up to 70 percent of the books published in Kyrgyzstan are religious

At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on science, education, and culture, Deputy Saltanat Amanova reported that religious literature accounts for 60 to 70 percent of all books published in Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized the importance of thoroughly checking the content of these publications and raised the question of whether they comply with the principles of traditional Islam or contain information that requires deeper analysis.

09.03.2026, 10:05
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In Kyrgyzstan, 141 tons of gold were extracted over five years

At a meeting of the committee on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova reported that Kyrgyzstan has extracted 141 tons of gold over the past five years. She specified that until 2020, gold production volumes were 15 tons annually.

09.03.2026, 10:03
Kyrgyzstan and Poland agreed to hold political consultations
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Kyrgyzstan and Poland agreed to hold political consultations

The phone conversation between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Abakirov, and the Secretary of State of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wojciech Zajączkowski, served as a basis for discussing key aspects of Kyrgyz-Polish cooperation. During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on current issues and opportunities for further strengthening bilateral relations. The Kyrgyz side emphasized that an active dialogue is a crucial element for the further

09.03.2026, 08:27
The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey Discussed Regional Security Issues
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The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey Discussed Regional Security Issues

On March 7, 2026, in Istanbul, during an informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), a dialogue took place between Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, key aspects of bilateral cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey were discussed, as

09.03.2026, 08:23
Now officially. Mojtaba Khamenei elected as the Supreme Leader of Iran
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Now officially. Mojtaba Khamenei elected as the Supreme Leader of Iran

The son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been officially elected as the Supreme Leader of Iran, according to information provided by the state agency Fars and a reference to the Assembly of Experts. Archive photo. Officially: the son of the slain Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has become the Supreme Leader of Iran It is important to note that news of his election became known on March 4, however, at that time, the authorities in Tehran denied this information, emphasizing

09.03.2026, 08:10
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Aigul Zhaprova held a reception in honor of March 8th

During the event, Aigul Zhaprova congratulated those present on the holiday and emphasized the significance of women in society and for the country. She noted: "A woman is an inexhaustible source of love and care, the backbone of the family, and a powerful inspiring factor. Thanks to your patience and wisdom, the world becomes a better place."

08.03.2026, 14:35