06:20
CEC supports decision of Bishkek TEC on repeat election in capital
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) supported the decision of the Bishkek TEC to cancel the results of the elections of deputies of the capital’s City Council.
15:32
Ex-head of Kyrgyz Temir Zholu Vasily Dashkov placed under house arrest
Former director of Kyrgyz Temir Zholu state enterprise Vasily Dashkov was placed under house arrest. Press service of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek reported.
15:28
International experts tell what Kyrgyzstan needs to protect freedom of speech
Jeanne Cavelier, head of the Reporters Without Borders desk for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, believes that independent courts are needed to protect freedom of speech in Kyrgyzstan. She stated this during a panel discussion on the topic: «International aspects of information policy and media development in digital era: recommendations for inclusive development of concept of information policy of the Kyrgyz Republic.»
15:06
Kyrgyzstani secures berth at XVI Paralympic Games in Tokyo
Arstanbek Bazarkulov secured berth in para-track and field athletics (shot put) at the XVI Paralympic Games, which will be held from August 24 to September 5 in Tokyo (Japan). The State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan reported.
14:53
President of Kyrgyzstan is urged to recognize fact of aggression by Tajikistan
Participants of the expert forum «World. Safety. Development: Lessons from Military Conflicts at Border in Batken Region of the Kyrgyz Republic» note that Tajikistan has committed military aggression against Kyrgyzstan.
13:23
Тengiz Bolturuk appointed external manager at Kumtor
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Ulukbek Maripov met with the staff of Kumtor mine, where he introduced Tengiz Bolturuk, the temporary external manager of Kumtor Gold Company.
13:13
Bride kidnapping: Only 3 out of 82 cases reach court in Kyrgyzstan
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan said that it has been taking action against abduction and murder of girls.
12:44
Sergei Lavrov approves end of escalation on Kyrgyz-Tajik border
Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow was pleased with completion of escalation phase of the conflict between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Russian media report. At the same time, the Russian Federation welcomes the efforts that the parties are making to resolve the border issue.
12:37
Kumtor developments: Court proceedings could indirectly affect som
MP Meikinbek Abdaliev asked the Chairman of the National Bank, Tolkunbek Abdygulov, today at a parliamentary session how the litigation on Kumtor would affect the national currency.
12:04
3,996 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 494 - in serious condition
At least 3,996 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
11:45
253 new cases of pneumonia, COVID-19 registered in Kyrgyzstan, 101,219 in total
At least 253 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
11:35
Selling rate of U.S. dollar drops to 84 soms
Depreciation of the U.S. dollar continues in Kyrgyzstan. Its selling rate has already dropped to 84 soms.
08:11
Nationwide Testing underway in Kyrgyzstan
Nationwide Testing is underway in all regions of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Education and Science reported.
07:50
Esen Sherbotoev appointed head of Kyrgyzpochtasy state enterprise
Esen Sherbotoev was appointed the General Director of Kyrgyz Pochtasy state enterprise. The corresponding order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ulukbek Maripov.
16:06
Kumtor developments: Business Ombudsman calls parties for negotiations
Business Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan Robin Ord-Smith commented on the situation around Kumtor mine.
15:54
4,500 tons of flour delivered to Bishkek from Kazakhstan as humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan has arrived in Bishkek. The Embassy of the neighboring state in Kyrgyzstan reported.
15:31
Vladimir Putin announces upcoming launch of fourth vaccine against COVID-19
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced upcoming launch of the fourth vaccine against COVID-19 in the country at the ceremony of presentation of credentials of foreign ambassadors, RIA Novosti reported.
15:13
Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin to meet in Sochi
President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced that he would meet with the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on May 24 in Sochi. RIA Novosti reports.
15:02
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia presents credentials to Vladimir Putin
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia Gulnara-Klara Samat presented her credentials to the President Vladimir Putin. Russian media reported.
14:57
Batken region of Kyrgyzstan gets special status
The Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Judicial, Legal Issues and Regulations of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan today considered and approved the draft law on the status of Batken region in the first reading.
14:04
President of Kyrgyzstan appoints heads of departments of Executive Office
President Sadyr Japarov signed decrees appointing the heads of structural divisions of the Presidential Executive Office. Press service of the head of state reported.
13:14
Laws revision: Human rights defenders not included in working group
Working group on development of new criminal legislation of Kyrgyzstan does not include specialists in prevention of torture, as well as experts in international law. The head of the National Center for Prevention of Torture Bakyt Rysbekov announced at a round-table conference.
12:52
Number of infected with coronavirus exceeds 163.4 million people globally
The number of people infected with coronavirus has grown by 625,426 globally over the past 24 hours. Data of an online map developed by scientists say.
12:42
Personnel reshuffle takes place in Presidential Executive Office
New head of the Department of Strategic Development Policy, Economy and Finance of the Presidential Executive Office of Kyrgyzstan appointed. The government department informed 24.kg news agency.
12:07
Centerra Gold announces restrictions on shares held by Kyrgyzaltyn
«As a result of the recent events in the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzaltyn JSC, together with its affiliates, are prohibited from transferring or encumbering any common shares of the company or exercising any voting rights attached to Centerra shares,» Centerra Gold Inc. said in a statement.
11:53
4,070 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 499 - in serious condition
At least 4,070 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Development Zhalalidin Rakhmatullaev announced at a briefing today.
16:17
Border delimitation and demarcation groups sign protocol
A regular meeting of topographic working groups on delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border took place. The Information Support Department of the Cabinet of Ministers reports.
16:08
Citizen of Canada could be appointed as external manager at Kumtor
A citizen of Canada Tengiz Bolturuk could be appointed as the external manager at Kumtor. Deputy Akylbek Japarov announced at an extraordinary meeting of the Parliament today.
16:03
Sadyr Japarov discusses cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Armenia
Telephone conversation took place today between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the initiative of the Armenian side. Press service of the head of state reported.
15:50
Kumtor developments: Lawyers from USA, Canada to defend Kyrgyzstan’s interests
Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC signed an agreement on protection of the interests of Kyrgyzstan by two foreign companies. Tengiz Bolturuk, a former member of the Board of Directors of Centerra Gold, announced at an extraordinary agreement of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan today.
15:36
Parliament agrees to imposition of external management on Kumtor
Deputies of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan took note of the interim report of the state commission for checking the activities of Kumtor. The resolution was adopted today at an extraordinary meeting.
15:27
Zhyldyz Bakashova meets with Ambassador of China Du Dewen
Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Zhyldyz Bakashova met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to the Kyrgyz Republic Du Dewen. Press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported.
14:35
SCNS opens criminal case against Kumtor management
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan is investigating a criminal case against management of Kumtor. Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev announced at an extraordinary meeting of the Parliament today.
14:24
Eduard Poletaev: Kumtor turned out to be hostage to its openness
«The paradox of the situation is that Kumtor was quite open in its work, unlike many other enterprises with foreign participation. Maybe it is this openness that is playing a dirty trick on them now,» Eduard Poletaev, a political scientist from Kazakhstan, head of the World of Eurasia Public Foundation, said commenting on the latest Kumtor mine developments to REGNUM.
13:50
Tengiz Bolturuk quits as member of Board of Directors of Centerra Gold Inc.
Tengiz Bolturuk quitted as a member of the Board of Directors of Centerra Gold Inc. He announced this today at an extraordinary meeting of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan.
13:38
Kyrgyzstani wins bronze at International Boxing Tournament in Khabarovsk
Kyrgyzstani Zharkynbek Turatov won a bronze medal at the International Boxing Tournament in memory of Konstantin Korotkov in Khabarovsk city (Russia). Kyrgyzstanboxing page on Instagram says.
13:33
President of Kyrgyzstan receives credentials from Ambassadors of six countries
Sadyr Japarov received credentials from Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of six countries. Press service of the head of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
13:19
Teenager falls off cliff in Batken region
A 11-year-old boy fell off a cliff while grazing sheep in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
12:07
Mendkovich: There is only one reason for attempt to change Kumtor agreement
«I have always considered attempts to renegotiate the terms of concluded agreements as alarming symptoms. Such actions cause serious and long-term damage to the economy. They are much more harmful than compliance with the agreements reached, even those that may be financially disadvantageous,» Nikita Mendkovich, a Russian expert on Central Asia, head of the Eurasian Analytical Club, said commenting on the latest Kumtor mine developments.
11:41
Number of infected with coronavirus exceeds 162.7 million people globally
The number of people infected with coronavirus has grown by 1,962,504 globally over the past 3 days. Data of an online map developed by scientists say.
11:32
Akylbek Japarov: Kyrgyzstan is not afraid of arbitration with Centerra Gold
Kyrgyzstan is not afraid of arbitration with Centerra Gold. The chairman of the state commission, deputy Akylbek Japarov, stated at an extraordinary session of Parliament.
11:23
Akylbek Japarov accuses Centerra of meddling in affairs of Kyrgyzstan
Centerra Gold actively meddled in the state affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Akylbek Japarov, chairman of the state commission for checking the activities of Kumtor, said at an extraordinary meeting of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan.
11:13
Depreciation of U.S. dollar starts in Kyrgyzstan
Exchange rate of the U.S. dollar dropped by 40-50 tyiyns at once over the weekend in Kyrgyzstan.
10:52
Financial Times: Dispute with Centerra could lead to international sanctions
The international business newspaper Financial Times published an article in connection with the latest developments around Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan.
10:34
4,039 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 525 - in serious condition
At least 4,039 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
10:22
259 new cases of pneumonia, COVID-19 registered in Kyrgyzstan, 100,732 in total
At least 259 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
10:18
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan starts consideration of report on Kumtor
The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan started considering the report of the state commission on Kumtor at an extraordinary meeting today.
10:07
Families of servicemen hold rally against construction
Families of servicemen held a rally in the 12th microdistrict in Bishkek.
14:33
Inspection underway at Kumtor mine in Dzheti-Oguz
Inspection is being carried out at Kumtor mine in Dzheti-Oguz district of Kyrgyzstan. Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
14:27
Nationalization of Kumtor: SCNS starts investigative actions
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) confirmed the information about search in the office of Kumtor Gold Company in Bishkek to 24.kg news agency.