Some traditions may be canceled In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law is being prepared regarding the procedure for conducting family celebrations and rituals, which has been presented for public discussion by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy.
During the meeting between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Abakirov, and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Kingdom in the country, Nicholas Boulter, joint projects covering various areas were discussed. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomats addressed numerous issues related to bilateral relations during the negotiations. The focus was on joint initiatives in areas such as:
The Cabinet of Ministers has initiated a public discussion on a new draft resolution titled "On Measures to Regulate Family Celebrations and Memorial Rites." This document aims to reduce the financial burden on citizens and lessen social pressure related to traditional events. Within the proposals, the following key points are highlighted:
Sher-Niyaz emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is focused on active cooperation with UNESCO, especially in the area of preserving cultural and historical heritage. In this context, Kyrgyzstan nominated itself and was elected to the Executive Council of UNESCO for the period from 2025 to 2029. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled Al-Anani, noted the importance of Kyrgyzstan's contribution to the
A field meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place at an eco-technology plant specializing in waste processing and electricity generation. This information was provided by the parliament's press service. The event was also attended by the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, and representatives of city services. The deputies got acquainted with the operation of the plant, its technical equipment, and production capacities. They also observed the processes of waste reception
The tightening of responsibility for the illegal import of goods and vehicles into Kyrgyzstan has become a relevant topic following amendments to the Code of Offenses, as reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. These changes were adopted based on the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," which came into effect on December 31,
At the second meeting of the interagency working group dedicated to preparing Kyrgyzstan's entry into international financial markets, the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke. This was reported by the government press service. The meeting took place as part of the implementation of the presidential decree signed on January 29, 2025, number 27, which concerns measures to improve the investment climate and expand access to international sources of financing. Photo of the
Since 1990, the U.S. green card lottery, known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, has provided thousands of citizens from low-immigration countries, including Kyrgyzstan, the opportunity to legally obtain permanent residency in the U.S. However, serious issues arose in the fall of 2025: the usual lottery process was not launched on time, and subsequent events, including a shooting at an American university, led to the suspension of the program. Many individuals who hoped to participate or
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic advises its citizens not to travel to Iran until the situation stabilizes. This decision is related to the cancellation and alteration of international flights, as well as the introduction of restrictions on crossing land borders.
As part of the public discussion, a draft law has been presented concerning changes to the current legislation "On the Establishment of Military Ranks, Class Ranks, Special Class Ranks, and Special Titles." The purpose of the document is to modernize the process of awarding ranks in a number of state structures and to adapt the legislation to the contemporary realities of governance. In the new version of the draft law, it is proposed to change the wording regarding the agencies
The first meeting of the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to UNESCO, Sadik Sher-Niyaz, with the new Director-General Khaled Al-Anani took place in Paris. During the negotiations, the parties confirmed their intentions to develop cooperation and more actively involve Kyrgyzstan in UNESCO's activities, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kyrgyzstan reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of cultural and historical heritage, noting that the country
An important decision to create the state publishing house "Kyrgyz Tuusu" was made by President Sadyr Japarov. According to the president's press service, this initiative is aimed at developing state information policy, improving printing infrastructure, ensuring the stable functioning of state media, and optimizing budget expenditures.
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Russia's official position is represented only by those who are authorized to do so. She urged to focus on such statements. Fake News and ProvocationsAccording to her, the principles on which Russian-Central Asian relations are built have been discussed at a high level multiple times and are based on mutual respect and partnership. "The peoples of Central Asia and our country are historically connected by good-neighborly, strategic, and friendly
In the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, a reform is being carried out in the field of state print publications. The decree for these transformations was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The main goal of the document is to develop information policy, improve the printing base, ensure the stable operation of state media, and optimize budget expenditures. As a result of these changes, a new publishing house "Kyrgyz Tusu" was created, which includes such publications as "Kyrgyz Tusu,"
Purchases are also planned in South Korea and Austria Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, announced the acquisition of 10 apartments in the USA for the needs of the country's diplomatic mission.
The Bishkek District Court granted the request of the local administration and established a temporary ban on peaceful gatherings in the Pervomaisky District. This ban will be in effect from January 1 to March 31, 2026. According to information from the court's press service, the decision was made on December 31, 2025. During this period, all peaceful gatherings are prohibited throughout the district, except for official events conducted by the state and municipality, which are only
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has published information for compatriots currently in Iran. At present, many international airlines have reduced or suspended their flights to Iran, leading to changes in flight schedules. If you are unable to leave the country by air, there is an option to exit by land through neighboring states.
The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, stated that the remarks made by television host Vladimir Solovyov regarding foreign policy are his personal opinion and not the official position of the country. This opinion was expressed in the context of his recent comments, which caused public resonance. Zakharova noted that analyzing Solovyov's statements, one can see that he was more likely posing a rhetorical question rather than making an
Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, reported that Donald Trump assured that he does not plan to attack Iran. This information was published in the Pakistani newspaper Dawn. Photo Reuters. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, reported on Trump's assurances The diplomat emphasized that Trump does not want a military conflict with Iran; however, he urges Tehran to refrain from actions that may contradict U.S. interests in the Middle East. At the same
Amid increasing pressure from Washington, European NATO ally countries have initiated an emergency deployment of military units to Greenland. At the invitation of Copenhagen, countries such as France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Canada are sending their forces and equipment to the island. Officially, the operation, dubbed "Operation Arctic Guardian," aims to protect critical infrastructure and conduct maritime surveillance. However, experts note that this is related
The deputy has once again brought up for discussion a bill that includes conducting lotteries for those voters who have cast their votes. The amendments pertain to the laws "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic," "On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic," "On the Referendum of the Kyrgyz Republic," and are already available on the Jogorku Kenesh
A bill has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh that proposes amendments to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes of Kyrgyzstan. The main idea of the document is to allow the confiscation of property based on a court decision before a final verdict is issued. The project proposes the addition of a new provision to the Criminal Code, allowing confiscation to be applied not only as a result of a verdict but also by court decision as a measure of criminal-legal impact in certain cases
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies highlighted the difficulties faced by Kyrgyz citizens abroad. Issues concerning the mass arrests of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in foreign prisons were discussed, as well as shortcomings in the operation of migration registries in Russia, which jeopardize honest businessmen.
During a radio interview, the head of the Greenlandic Foreign Ministry could not hold back tears while discussing a recent meeting at the White House. Vivian Motzfeldt, who participated in the negotiations alongside Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, expressed her emotions on air after the parties failed to reach an agreement with the United States regarding the future of the island. She was overwhelmed with emotions when she connected with KNR. Photo KNR “These days have been