12:08
4,227 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 536 - in serious condition
At least 4,227 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
11:44
283 new cases of pneumonia, COVID-19 registered in Kyrgyzstan, 99,316 in total
At least 283 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
11:40
World Bank supports revision of electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan
«We have welcomed the announcements of plans to revise electricity tariffs,» World Bank Vice President Anna Bjerde said today at a meeting with journalists.
11:27
Kyrgyzstan lacks about 1,000 family doctors
Kyrgyzstan lacks about a thousand family doctors. The First Deputy Chairwoman of the Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (CMIF) Klara Oskombaeva told today at a briefing.
11:13
Electronic patient records to appear in Kyrgyzstan by end of 2021
Introduction of electronic patient records is planned throughout Kyrgyzstan by the end of the year. The First Deputy Chairwoman of the Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund Klara Oskombaeva told today at a briefing.
10:58
Mudflow sweeps away and kills eight-year-old boy in Uzgen district
Mudflow swept away an eight-year-old boy in Uzgen district of Kyrgyzstan. He died in hospital. Press service of the Ministry of Emergencies reported.
10:46
Nationalization of Kumtor: Parliament to hold extraordinary session
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan will hold an extraordinary session on May 17, press service reported.
10:34
China to provide Kyrgyzstan with COVID-19 vaccines, $ 54 million grant
Bilateral talks between the Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev and a member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi took place on May 11 in Xi’an city (China). Press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry reported.
15:05
Kyrgyzstan develops concept of digital economy until 2023
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Ulukbek Maripov held a meeting on digitalization issues. Press service of the government reported.
14:56
Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan hold talks in China
Heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev and Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin held negotiations in Xi’an (China). According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the talks were held on the eve of the Second Central Asia - China Foreign Ministers Meeting.
14:49
Preparations for opening of Maarif Foundation school in Bishkek discussed
Preparations for opening of a Maarif school in Bishkek were discussed at the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the ministry reported.
14:19
Unique brain surgery performed in Bishkek
Doctors performed a unique brain surgery in Bishkek. Head of the Department of Endovascular Surgery of the National Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation Abai Turdubaev posted on Facebook.
14:04
Eldar Tadzhibaev: Investors in mining industry have one foot out of door
«Many investors, in particular those involved in the mining industry, increasingly have one foot out of door,» Eldar Tadzhibaev, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Mining and Metallurgical Trade Union, said.
09:10
4,245 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 542 - in serious condition
At least 4,245 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
08:56
379 new cases of pneumonia, COVID-19 registered in Kyrgyzstan, 99,033 in total
At least 379 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
08:52
Road washed out, school yard flooded in Chatkal district
Road was washed out due to heavy rains in Chatkal district of Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
08:38
Mudflows flood several courtyards in Aksy district
Mudflows flooded courtyards of houses in Aksy district. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported.
08:31
Bishkek police film another video about ala kachuu, remind about punishment
Employees of the Oktyabrskiy District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek filmed a social cause video about bride kidnapping and reminded about criminal punishment for this crime. Press service of the Department of Internal Affairs reported.
08:20
Deputy proposes to reduce number of plenary sessions in Parliament
Deputy of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev proposes to reduce the number of plenary sessions. He initiates amendments to the rules and regulations of the Parliament.
08:01
WHO announces plateau in COVID-19 cases and deaths globally
The number of new cases of COVID-19 infection at the global level has stopped growing. The WHO says the world has reached a plateau in the coronavirus incidence. UN News reports.
07:38
Bishkek enterprises fined 18,000 soms for violation of sanitary norms
Enterprises in Bishkek were fined 18,000 soms for two weeks. The Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the capital reported.
07:26
Kyrgyzstan to liquidate or privatize inefficient state-owned enterprises
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Kyrgyzstan outlined the main directions of reforms in management of state assets. Press service of the ministry reported.
06:42
Gasoline prices increase: Russia could restrict export of petroleum products
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian Federation plans to consider a draft resolution providing for restrictions on the export of petroleum products in exceptional cases to prevent an increase in fuel prices in the near future.
06:35
Third wave of COVID-19: Zhyldyz Bakasheva to head republican headquarters
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan held a meeting on the epidemiological situation in the country related to coronavirus infection.
15:07
Doctors of mobile clinic to examine residents of border villages in Batken
Employees of a mobile clinic conduct medical examinations of residents of border villages in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
15:01
New head of State Material Reserves Fund appointed
Bazarbai Musabekov was appointed the Chairman of the State Material Reserves Fund. Representatives of the fund confirmed the information.
14:53
Second batch of Sputnik V vaccine arrives in Kyrgyzstan
The second batch of Sputnik V vaccine arrived in Kyrgyzstan. Press center of the Ministry of Health and Social Development confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency.
14:46
Kyrgyzstan introduces state regulation of prices for sugar, vegetable oil
To ensure availability of socially significant food products, temporary state regulation of prices for certain types of socially significant goods has been introduced. Press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported.
14:37
Candidacies for posts of Ambassadors to Italy and Kuwait approved
Committee for International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Parliament approved Taalaibek Bazarbaev’s candidacy for the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Italy. The decision was made at today’s meeting.
14:30
Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin discuss border conflict
Telephone conversation took place today between Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin on the initiative of the Russian side. Press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reports.
14:20
Talant Sultanov approved as Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan
Committee for International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Parliament approved the candidacy of Talant Sultanov for the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan. The decision was made at today’s meeting.
14:17
Situation at border: SCNS to assess actions of Major General of Tajikistan
Major General of the Tajik police Khurshed Izatullo Mukhammadzoda was noticed in the Kyrgyz Maksat village during a border conflict. The video with participation of the law enforcement officer was posted on the YouTube channel «My Free Tajikistan».
14:07
Human rights activists call actions of Tajik security officials war crime
Expert group of Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan human rights center drew up a conclusion on the victims of the armed conflict at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border on April 28-29. They visited Batken region to document the facts of a war crime against peaceful citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
13:56
Cholponbek Abykeev becomes Advisor to head of Cabinet of Ministers
Cholponbek Abykeev was appointed an Advisor to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The corresponding order was signed by Ulukbek Maripov, Executive Office of the Cabinet informed 24.kg news agency.
12:56
Family doctor without experience, category to be paid about 10,000 soms
Payment of salaries to certified family doctors of polyclinics at a new rate started in Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund reported.
12:44
Criminal case initiated over torture of Kyrgyzstanis in Tajikistan
Pre-trial proceedings were initiated on the fact of torture of citizens of Kyrgyzstan taken hostage by the Tajik side on April 29. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan informed 24.kg news agency.
12:34
Kicked in groin, beat with rifle butts: Captured Batken residents tortured
Kyrgyzstanis, who were taken hostage by the Tajik side during the border conflict, were tortured at the police station in Gafurov district. They were beaten and demanded to write that they themselves had illegally crossed the border. The Coalition against Torture in Kyrgyzstan reports.
11:46
Head of National Institute of Heart Surgery Zhamal Ashimov resigns
Director of the National Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation Zhamal Ashimov has resigned. He himself told 24.kg news agency.
11:32
Russian President has no plans to hold phone talks with Sadyr Japarov
Vladimir Putin is not planning a telephone conversation with the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov. TASS reported citing the Spokesman for the head of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.
13:04
Largest mosque built by Matraimovs’ Foundation opened in Kara-Suu
The largest mosque built by the Matraimovs’ Foundation was opened in Kara-Suu district of Osh region of Kyrgyzstan. Deputy of the Parliament Iskender Matraimov told 24.kg news agency.
12:50
Construction of houses for families of killed in conflict starts in Batken
Construction of houses for families of citizens killed in the conflict at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border began in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. Presidential press service reported.
12:43
Marat Imankulov becomes head of Security Council of Kyrgyzstan
Marat Imankulov became the head of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan. Own sources told 24.kg news agency.
12:20
Presidents of Russia, Uzbekistan discuss conflict at Kyrgyz-Tajik border
President of Russia Vladimir Putin talked over the phone with the head of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The conversation was dedicated to the joint fight against coronavirus infection and the current geopolitical situation in Central Asia. Russian media report.
11:12
4,167 COVID-19 patients registered in Kyrgyzstan, 520 - in serious condition
At least 4,167 people are currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
10:41
Centerra Gold comments on Kumtor developments
Centerra Gold Inc. announced that it has become aware of a number of legal and political developments in the Kyrgyz Republic which may affect Centerra’s ownership of the Kumtor mine and its rights under the 2009 restated project agreements which govern the Kumtor mine.
10:16
416 new cases of pneumonia, COVID-19 registered in Kyrgyzstan, 98,079 in total
At least 416 new cases of community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 have been registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.
10:05
External management law to reduce investment attractiveness of Kyrgyzstan
The law on external management will significantly reduce the investment attractiveness of Kyrgyzstan. The Institute of the country’s Business Ombudsman says.
09:03
Omurbek Tekebayev calls arrest of Zhenish Moldokmatov political persecution
The leader of Ata Meken party, Omurbek Tekebayev, called the detention of Zhenish Moldokmatov a political persecution. He stated this in an interview with Zhalbyrak TV channel.
08:57
Situation at border: 52 investigation teams work in affected areas
At least 52 investigation and operational teams are working to investigate and calculate the damage caused by the conflict at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.
06:26
41,854 people vaccinated against COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan
At least 41,854 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan, 4,443 of them - over the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Health and Social Development reported.