A unique project aimed at restoring the famous sakura trees, which serve as a living historical monument and a symbol of cultural ties between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, is being launched in the village of Tamga in Issyk-Kul region, organizers said.
Kyrgyzstan is planning to legalize the hookah business. If the relevant draft law is adopted, the annual license fee for establishments could amount to around 150,000 soms. This was announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Social Security, Migration, Women’s and Family Affairs, where amendments to legislation were discussed.
Kyrgyzstan is advocating the introduction of mutually beneficial compensation mechanisms in the water and energy sector of Central Asia and is calling for strengthened regional cooperation amid accelerated glacier melt and shrinking water resources.
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on June 1, International Children’s Day. The presidential press service reported.
Young athletes from the city of Osh successfully competed at the World Cup & Challenge Cup II 2026 International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament, held in France.
Rights groups have urged the European Union to take a tougher line on Turkmenistan, warning that closer ties with Ashgabat should be tied to measurable progress on human rights. The call came in a briefing by the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Turkmen Initiative for Human
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with investors led by He Ruqiu, a representative of the Chinese mining company Hunan Global South Industry. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported.
An expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) is taking place in Astana, the presidential press service reported.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, attended a ceremony marking the 34th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited Balykchy transshipment base of Kumtor Gold Company, where he inspected the progress of modernization work.
According to the state agency Kyzmat, 8,000 deaths were registered with the civil registry offices of Kyrgyzstan from January to March 2026. A report by the National Statistical Committee says.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Erlist Akunbekov, participated in the 5th Forum of SCO Regional Heads and the meeting of sister cities «Interregional Partnership in the SCO: 25 Years of Joint Development.»
Turkmenistan and the World Health Organization went through a delicate period during the pandemic, when the Turkmen government said there had been no COVID-19 cases in the country . The global health agency didn’t publicly challenge the claim, which was met with widespread international skepticism.
Former Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Felix Kulov, announced that the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek fully acquitted former head of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service Yuruslan Toichubekov.
Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Adilet Orozbekov, participated in a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council, which took place on May 26 in Moscow. The presidential press service reported.
A bill amending the law on the Constitutional Court, initiated by the President of Kyrgyzstan, has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh.
A tornado passed over the city of Kara-Balta in Chui region. Video of this rare atmospheric phenomenon for Kyrgyzstan has spread on social media.
A bill tightening regulations for the rental of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, officially launched the high-speed Starlink satellite internet service in Kyrgyzstan via videoconference.
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States Edil Baisalov has presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the United States and Canada reported.
