An international underwater archaeological expedition is underway in Issyk-Kul region.Valery Kolchenko, a research fellow at the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, reported.
Since June 11, 2026, comprehensive scientific research has been conducted on Issyk-Kul Lake as part of an international project implemented by the Iskhak Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU), the International Medical University, and the Leibniz Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (Germany).
President’s Cup of the MMA Association of the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Bishkek according to the rules of Kulatuu WEF-Amateurs and UWW Pankration MMA.
The International Issyk-Kul Forum — 40 will be held on June 18–21 at the State Residence in Bishkek. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic is expected to attend the event.
Delays of several international flights were reported at Manas International Airport due to disruptions in internet connectivity.
Bakyt Torobaev, the Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for Special Assignments, paid a working visit to Batken region, the office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) intends to invest up to $10 million to expand support for small and medium-sized businesses in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the corporation’s press service reported.
An International Youth Tourism Forum-Festival under the motto «Friendship, Unity and Cooperation» is being held in the city of Kadamdzhay in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported.
A tripartite agreement has been signed today, May 22, to implement the public-private partnership project «Construction of an innovative, international-class hotel complex, Relax-Inn, in Karakol.» The parties to the agreement are the National Investment Agency, the state-owned enterprise Issyk-Kul United Management Company, and Kedra LLC.
The International Sambo Tournament was held in Bishkek at the Dynamo Sports Complex from April 18 to April 19. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Nikolai Mikhailov, USSR Master of Sports in Sambo and Judo, Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic, and international extra-class referee. The Sambo Federation reported.
An international hip-hop culture festival, Groove Republic: LDDLM Edition, was held in Bishkek, bringing together dancers from across the globe.
An international tourist train operated by Golden Eagle Trains arrived in Bishkek today from Balykchy. The train brought visitors from Western Europe, North America, and East Asia, the state enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported.
