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The Committee on Social Issues approved the draft of the consensus panel, prepared for the law of Gulshat Asylbaeva, previously adopted by the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, on manipulation of information.
Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon are holding a tete-a-tete meeting in Dushanbe city. Press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported.
Officials accused of corruption return to public service after compensation for the damage caused. Deputy Bakyt Torobaev said at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Judicial, Legal Issues and Regulations of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan.
There are more than 14,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine in Bishkek. Head of the Center for Immunoprophylaxis of the Center of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of Bishkek Burul Asylbekova told 24.kg news agency.
Veterans-peacekeepers provided one of the border districts in Batken region with drinking water. Babai Asanbekov, Chairman of the Batken Regional Council of the Union of Veterans-Peacekeepers of the Tajik-Afghan Border 92-99, told at a press conference at 24.kg news agency.
Minister of Health and Social Development of Kyrgyzstan Alymkadyr Beishenaliev recovered. The Ministry of Health reported.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed the constitutional law on the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Kyrgyz Republic. Press service of the head of state reported.
On June 25, 2021, the Procurement and Logistics Department of Kumtor Gold Company CJSC (KGC) held a large meeting with the company’s existing local suppliers - representatives of more than 40 different firms and organizations in Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the company reports.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Minister of Economy and Finance Akylbek Japarov and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbaev summed up the results of the official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to Turkmenistan.
Within the framework of the official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan, Sadyr Japarov visited Bakhor residence, located in Varzob district. Press service of the President of Tajikistan reported.
Within the framework of the official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to Turkmenistan, documents were signed aimed at strengthening and developing Kyrgyz-Turkmen bilateral cooperation in various fields. Press service of the head of state reported.
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov named bilateral cooperation in the energy sector as an important point in negotiations with his counterpart Sadyr Japarov. In particular, this is supply of Turkmen natural gas and electricity to Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstanis can study at higher education institutions of nine countries for free. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Nurlan Omurov announced at a meeting of the Committee on Social Issues, Education, Science, Culture and Health of the Parliament.
Azamat Sakiyev was appointed a General Director of Kyrgyz Temir Zholu state enterprise. Press service of the state enterprise reported.
Two Consulates General of Kyrgyzstan may appear in Russia. Deputy Foreign Minister of the country Aibek Artykbaev announced at a meeting of the Committee on Social Issues, Education, Science, Culture and Health of the Parliament.
SpaceX team visited Kyrgyzstan last weekend as part of Starlink global broadband project. Press service of the Ministry of Digital Development of the country reported.
The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan demands to revoke licenses of companies extracting gravel near the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. It was announced today at a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Security and Defense of the Parliament.
Ayten Rustamova has been appointed a Regional Head of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Official website of the bank reports.
The leader of Ata Meken political party, Omurbek Tekebayev, was summoned for interrogation at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) within a criminal case on the situation at Kumtor. Own sources informed 24.kg news agency.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov invited the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the head of state reported.
The Health and Social Development Minister of Kyrgyzstan Alymkadyr Beishenaliev is in satisfactory condition, he does not need hospitalization. Press center of the ministry informed 24.kg news agency.
It is proposed to establish additional social guarantees for family members of those killed and injured during the conflict at the border in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development submitted the corresponding bill for public discussion.
A 50-year-old local resident was detained in Sokuluk district on suspicion of attempt to rape a 10-year-old girl. Press service of the Central Internal Affairs Department of Chui region of Kyrgyzstan reported.
Ambassadors of foreign states and representatives of international organizations visited Kumtor mine. Press service of Kumtor Gold Company reported.
Deputy of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Aliyarbek Abzhaliev transferred 20 million soms to the account of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
The number of people infected with coronavirus has grown by 1,100,936 globally over the past 3 days. Data of an online map developed by scientists say.
Official meeting ceremony of the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took place in Ashgabat city. Press service of the head of state reported.
Deputy of Parliament Aliyarbek Abzhaliev returned to Kyrgyzstan. Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
The Ministry of Health of Israel on Sunday put out a «severe» travel warning for Belarus and Kyrgyzstan due to the high risk of coronavirus in those countries.
The illusions that children do not get infected with COVID-19, which were at the very beginning of the pandemic, have quickly shattered. WHO has recognized that all age groups are at risk. But unlike adults, children suffer less from the disease.
Athletes from Kyrgyzstan won four medals at the Yasar Dogu International Freestyle Wrestling Tournament, which was held on June 25-27 in Istanbul (Turkey). The Federation of Wrestling of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on social media.
Oscar Herrero is a Spaniard who came to Kyrgyzstan two years ago. As he himself told, he did not plan to live in the country, but he met his love here, in a small mountainous Central Asian republic.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Ulukbek Maripov and his wife have been vaccinated against coronavirus at one of the vaccination centers in Bishkek. Press service of the Cabinet reported.
Ten people were injured in a traffic accident in Bishkek. Eyewitnesses told 24.kg news agency.
Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Zhyldyz Bakashova discussed the issues of purchase of the vaccine with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Du Dewen. Press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported.
British Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kyrgyzstan Charles Garrett visited the Kumtor mine. He posted about it on his Instagram.
A remote border post in At-Bashi district of Kyrgyzstan will be for the first time connected to electricity supply. The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security reported.
A new mufti has been elected in Kyrgyzstan. The Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) informed 24.kg news agency.
Detention of ex-head of Manas airport, Emir Chukuev, was extended until August 6. Lawyer Mairambek Zhumabekov told 24.kg news agency.
The criminal case against ex-vice mayor of Bishkek Mirlan Amanturov was dismissed. Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
At least 8,919 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
At least 36 medical workers have contracted COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan for 24 hours. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
At least 892 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
The Russian one-component coronavirus vaccine Sputnik Light was registered in Kyrgyzstan. RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Russian Direct Investment Fund.
The youth football team of Kyrgyzstan took the second place at Development Cup International Tournament. The Football Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
By the decision of the Republican Special Commission for Fight against Coronavirus in Uzbekistan, existing quarantine restrictions are being tightened and additional quarantine restrictions are imposed.
Members of Kyrgyz Umutu Public Association held a rally in Bishkek.
The Media Policy Institute with the support of Media-K project of Internews in Kyrgyzstan is launching an information campaign on protection of journalists with the hashtag # КuchChyndykta (power in truth).
Contract was signed between Severelectro OJSC and Impex Trade LLC as well as an agreement between the Ministry of Energy and Industry of Kyrgyzstan and Impex Trade LLC on intentions for implementation of project on construction of small hydropower plants. Press service of the Ministry of Energy reported.