14:16
Rally in support of Palestine held in Bishkek
A rally in support of Palestine was held in Gorky park in Bishkek.
14:00
Office of Kumtor Gold Company in Bishkek searched
Search is underway in the office of Kumtor Gold Company CJSC on Kulatov Street in Bishkek. Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
13:51
50,000 people vaccinated against coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan
At least 5,029 people have been vaccinated against coronavirus over the past 24 hours in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
13:43
Nationalization of Kumtor: Kyrgyzstan intends to sell 19 percent of shares
The state company of the Kyrgyz Republic, which holds 26 percent of the shares of the Canadian mining company Centerra Gold Inc., has announced its intention to sell about 19 percent of its shares. Bloomberg reports with reference to the Canadian media.
13:28
Cholpon-Ata hosts International Tourism Exhibition
The International Tourism Exhibition-Fair Issyk-Kul ITF takes place in Rukh Ordo cultural center. The event was attended by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov.
13:16
Sadyr Japarov: Development of tourism depends on political stability
The main goal of the state is to create favorable conditions for enterprises and organizations in the tourism industry. The President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said at the International Tourism Exhibition.
11:29
Kyrgyzstan to become largest exporter of education in Central Asia
Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Zhyldyz Bakashova said the time has come to make Kyrgyzstan the largest exporter of education and skilled labor in Central Asia. She stated it at a visiting meeting to discuss the roadmap for a new conceptual model of development of the educational process «University 4.0».
11:12
4,241 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 539 - in serious condition
At least 4,241 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
11:05
404 new cases of pneumonia, COVID-19 registered in Kyrgyzstan, 100,249 in total
At least 404 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
11:01
Germany provides reagents for detection of COVID-19 strains
Germany has provided reagents for detection of COVID-19 strains circulating in Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
10:52
President Sadyr Japarov to visit Turkey
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov intends to pay a visit to Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported.
07:16
Foreign economic activity of Kyrgyzstan to remain suppressed in 2021
Foreign economic activity will remain suppressed in 2021 in Kyrgyzstan. Such forecast is made by the Eurasian Development Bank.
06:12
Smuggling of goods for 800,000 soms prevented in Batken region
Smuggling of goods for 800,000 soms was prevented in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. The State Customs Service reported.
06:06
166 children injured in traffic accidents in Bishkek since January
At least 150 traffic accidents involving children have occurred from January to mid-May. The Department of the Patrol Police Service of Bishkek reported.
05:59
Kumtor Gold Company fined 2 more billion soms
Debt on insurance payments in the amount of 2,105,631,566 soms was collected from Kumtor Gold Company CJSC. Press service of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan reports.
15:16
Situation at border: Rally against construction of road in Ak-Sai held
Women from Ak-Sai rural municipality held a rally at regional administration building in Batken today. Local residents told 24.kg news agency.
14:53
Minor detained in Bishkek on suspicion of double murder
A minor was detained in Bishkek on suspicion of murder of a woman and her daughter. Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
14:41
Foreign Ministry recommends refraining from travel to Turkey
The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan recommends refraining from travel to Turkey due to a sharp increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus in the country.
13:41
President Sadyr Japarov to visit Issyk-Kul region
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov will make a working trip to Issyk-Kul region on May 14-15. Presidential press service reported.
13:27
Kyrgyzaltyn: Centerra Gold pays salary to Tengiz Bolturuk
Tengiz Bolturuk is a member of the Board of Directors of Centerra Gold, and the remuneration, accordingly, is paid by this company. Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC informed 24.kg news agency.
13:08
Lawyers criticize draft of new criminal legislation
Discussion of a draft of new criminal legislation takes place in Bishkek.
12:06
Spokeswoman for President comments on Melis Aspekov’s statement
Spokeswoman for the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, Galina Baiterek, commented to 24.kg news agency on Melis Aspekov’s statement that before the early presidential elections Sadyr Japarov received $ 10 million from Sooronbai Jeenbekov and his brother Asylbek Jeenbekov.
11:46
Sooronbai Jeenbekov's lawyer intends to sue Melis Aspekov for libel
Lawyer of ex-president of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov, Asylbek Kochkorov, commented on the scandalous statement by an activist Melis Aspekov about financing of election campaign of the candidate for the post of head of state Sadyr Japarov.
11:35
Member of Parliament offers to insure life and health of migrants
Member of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Ekmat Baibakpaev proposes to adopt a bill on compulsory life and health insurance of citizens traveling abroad. The document also contains a regulation on provision of material assistance to families of migrants in case of their death.
10:57
Seventh grader commits suicide in Suzak district
A 13-year-old boy hanged himself in Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region. The Department of Internal Affairs of Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan informed 24.kg news agency.
10:52
Melis Aspekov complains of torture in SCNS remand prison
Activist Melis Aspekov, arrested for extortion of $ 250,000, complained of torture. His photos with bruises were posted on Facebook.
10:30
Staff of Kyrgyzaltyn: Foreign citizen takes over company
The staff of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC made an appeal to the people of Kyrgyzstan and the President Sadyr Japarov.
09:22
Melis Aspekov: Jeenbekovs funded Japarov's election campaign
Before the early presidential elections, Sadyr Japarov received $ 10 million from Sooronbai Jeenbekov and his brother Asylbek Jeenbekov. Melis Aspekov stated in a letter that he handed over from the remand prison of the State Committee for National Security, where he is being kept under arrest on bribe extortion charges.
08:51
Number of infected with coronavirus exceeds 160.8 million people globally
The number of people infected with coronavirus has grown by 1,122,503 globally over the past 2 days. Data of an online map developed by scientists say.
08:41
Sadyr Japarov approves imposition of external management on companies
Law was signed on amending some legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (the Law on Joint Stock Companies, the Criminal Code). Presidential press service reported.
08:13
State commission on Kumtor to present results behind closed doors
The next meeting of the state commission on Kumtor will take place behind closed doors. Press service of the Parliament informed 24.kg news agency.
08:07
Car crashes into power line pole, catches fire in Bishkek
A car crashed into a power line pole in Bishkek. Department of the Patrol Police Service informed 24.kg news agency.
07:48
Consulate of Canada and British Embassy make statement on Kumtor
The Consulate of Canada and the British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic issued a joint statement on situation in the mining sector.
07:32
Situation at border: One of victims sent to Turkey for treatment
One of the victims of the armed conflict at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border was sent to Turkey for treatment. Press center of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Kyrgyzstan reported.
07:11
4,195 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 550 - in serious condition
At least 4,195 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
16:50
Centerra Gold gives government of Kyrgyzstan 45 days for negotiations
Centerra Gold gave the government of Kyrgyzstan 45 days for negotiations. Deputy Akylbek Japarov announced at a meeting of the state commission for checking work of Kumtor.
16:41
Hot water to be shut off in Bishkek on May 17
Hot water supply will be suspended in Bishkek on May 17. Press service of the City Hall of the capital reported.
16:36
Kyrgyzstan received no proper profit from Centerra, Akylbek Japarov believes
Kyrgyzstan did not receive the expected gain on shares in Centerra Gold due to the company’s dividend policy. Deputy Akylbek Japarov announced at a meeting of the state commission for checking Kumtor.
15:27
Deputy proposes to return losses due Centerra agreements at expense of officials
Losses of Kyrgyzstan on Kumtor due to the 2013 and 2020 agreements amounted to $ 438 million. Deputy of the Parliament Akylbek Japarov announced at a meeting of the state commission on the work of Kumtor.
15:03
Import-dependent industries to benefit from regional economic recovery
«Import-dependent industries such as manufacturing, construction and mining will benefit from recovery of the regional economy and boost Kyrgyzstan’s growth,» Kanokpan Lao-Araya, Director of the Asian Development Bank’s office in the Kyrgyz Republic, said. She presented a forecast for development of the republic.
14:46
Last Bell ceremony to be held online in schools of Kyrgyzstan
The Last Bell ceremony will be held online in schools of Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Nadira Dzhusupbekova told 24.kg news agency.
14:22
Japarov instructs to open branches of Altyn Tuyun academy in regions
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited Altyn Tuyun Republican Children’s Engineering and Technical Academy. Press service of the head of state reported.
13:51
Number of infected with coronavirus exceeds 159.7 million people globally
The number of people infected with coronavirus has grown by 1,083,067 globally over the past 24 hours. Data of an online map developed by scientists say.
13:37
10-year-old Kyrgyzstani falls out of high-rise building window in St. Petersburg
A 10-year-old Kyrgyzstani fell out of a fifth-floor window in St. Petersburg city (Russia). The Russian media report.
13:23
COVID-19: 13 schools and 5 kindergartens quarantined in Bishkek
Cases of infection with COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia have been detected in 34 Bishkek schools. The Chief Specialist of the Education Department of the City Hall of the capital, Chynara Isakova, told at a briefing.
13:11
Ambassador of Russia: Sputnik V vaccine supplies to Kyrgyzstan will continue
Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Zhyldyz Bakashova met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kyrgyz Republic Nikolai Udovichenko.
13:02
Over 700 police officers to ensure safety of tourists in Issyk-Kul region
At least 710 law enforcement officers, 25 of them from the so-called tourist police, will ensure safety of tourists in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan during the coming summer tourist season. Press service of the regional police department informed 24.kg news agency.
12:39
Mass brawl between migrants, including Kyrgyzstanis, occurs in Moscow
A mass brawl between workers occurred at a construction site in the center of Moscow (Russia). As a result, 230 people were taken to the police station. Russian media report.
12:28
Yekaterinburg police receive statement about abduction of Kyrgyzstani
The police of Yekaterinburg city (Russia) received a statement about abduction of a 31-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan. Eanews.ru media outlet reports.
12:18
Lilia Burunciuc: It is important to observe agreements with investors
It is important to observe agreements with investors and work according to them, Lilia Burunciuc, the World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia, said at a meeting with journalists today.