Результаты: international law

Sanctions: State banks terminate business relations with dozens of companies

A working meeting on sanctions policy, improvement of compliance and internal control mechanisms, as well as further strengthening of measures to minimize sanctions risks for the Kyrgyz Republic was held under the chairmanship of Bakyt Sydykov, Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Special Assignments (on sanctions policy and sanctions risk mitigation). The Presidential Administration reported.

Exhibition about Founding Fathers of USA opens at Bishkek History Museum

A traveling exhibition «Museum of the Founding Fathers of the USA» has been opened at the National History Museum in Bishkek. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the formation of the United States.

Oversight of virtual assets: National Bank seeks to regulate market

Cryptocurrency and virtual assets are becoming fully-fledged financial instruments in Kyrgyzstan, bringing with them new challenges — the anonymity of transactions can be used for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities.

More than 6,000 Kyrgyzstanis die annually from smoking-related diseases

According to the World Health Organization, more than 6,000 people aged 30 and older die annually in Kyrgyzstan from diseases caused by tobacco use. Deputy Health Minister Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference.

Turkmen State Employees Forced Back Into Cotton Harvest Campaign

The authorities in Turkmenistan have again mobilized public-sector employees for the annual cotton harvest, forcing teachers, doctors, municipal workers, and other state employees either to work in the fields or pay for replacement laborers from their own salaries. The renewed campaign comes as inte

U.S. Scholar Wins Copyright Case in Uzbekistan Over Unauthorized Distribution of Bygone Days Translation

American translator and scholar Mark Reese has won a copyright infringement case in Uzbekistan after a court ruled that his translated work had been distributed without permission. According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice, the Uchtepa Interdistrict Court for Civil Cases in Tashkent ordered an e

Swiss Court Opens Long-Running Case Against Gulnara Karimova

A large-scale corruption case involving Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan’s last president Islam Karimov, is set to go to trial on April 27 at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, according to a Finews report and official Swiss sources. The proceedings mark a significant

Azimzhan Askarov’s case: Bir Duino calls for implementation of court decisions

Human rights organization Bir Duino—Kyrgyzstan issued a statement marking the anniversary of the death of human rights defender and journalist Azimzhan Askarov, who died on July 25, 2020, at correctional facility No. 47.

Tajikistan Hijab Ban Denied by Authorities Amid Confusion

Tajik authorities have denied reports that the country has introduced a new ban on beards and hijabs, following renewed attention to the government’s regulation of religious dress and appearance. An official from Tajikistan’s Committee on Religion, Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations and Ceremoni

Tamchy SFIT opens first business center for future residents

The first business center of the Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) is opening on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake. The Ministry of Economy announced.

Five Kyrgyzstan’s universities receive $19.5 million for development

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic signed trilateral sub-loan agreements under the Quality and Innovation in Higher Education (QIHE) project with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and five state universities with special status.

Foreign-Owned Companies in Central Asia: What the Figures Mean

When political leaders or national statistical agencies report an increase foreign-owned companies in Central Asia, the media often draw the wrong conclusion. A rise in the number of foreign-owned businesses is frequently interpreted as evidence of growing investment from the countries where their o

How Kazakhstan Is Using Big Data to Reshape Its Social Protection System

Kazakhstan is accelerating its transition to a digital model of social protection, integrating government databases and introducing algorithmic oversight to improve the targeting of welfare payments and reduce corruption risks. In spring 2026, the merger of databases between the Ministry of Labor an

Kazakhstan Finance Day in New York Showcases Market Reform, IPO Ambitions, and Alatau City Pitch

At Kazakhstan Finance Day in New York, officials and executives used the panel “Investment Opportunities in Kazakhstan” to present the country as entering a new phase of market development, citing macroeconomic stability, capital-market reform, potential initial and secondary public offerings, and i

International payment service Apple Pay launched in Kyrgyzstan

Apple Pay, the international payment service, has become available in the Kyrgyz Republic. It allows bank cardholders to securely, quickly, and conveniently pay for goods and services using Apple devices, as well as make purchases in mobile apps and online. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced.

International professional boxing night with fighters from seven countries concludes in Bishkek

International boxing night in Bishkek to feature stars from seven countries

International motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads arrives in Osh

The international motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads has arrived in Osh. Since 2016, it has brought together motorcycle travel enthusiasts from Central Asia, fostering friendships and promoting the region.

International underwater archaeological expedition underway in Issyk-Kul region

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.