Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan Gulzat Isamatova is participating in the tenth meeting of the heads of science and technology ministries and departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
On May 23, an international friendly match will be held in Talas as part of the final stage of the national tournament Kok-Boru Zhenish Kubogu — 2026 (Kok-Boru Victory Cup — 2026), between the regional U23 kokpar team from Shymkent, Kazakhstan, and the U23 team from Talas, Kyrgyzstan. The International Kok-Boru Federation announced.
In the first quarter of 2026, Kyrgyzstan sharply increased its purchases of imported cheese and cottage cheese. The volume of shipments reached 1,411 tons, totaling $6.33 million. Data from the National Statistical Committee say.
From May 23 to 26, Kyrgyzstan will host the Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships at Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek for the first time. This was announced at a press conference.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules for issuing driver’s licenses and is introducing a new type of document — a temporary national driver’s license.
The team of Kyrgyzstan Uchur lost in the final series of the Uzbekistan Open Ice Hockey Championship. The tournament organizers reported.
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, participated in a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council via videoconference. During the meeting, 18 issues were considered, 13 of which were adopted without discussion.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held an extended meeting on the domestic market supply of fuels and lubricants. The Cabinet’s press service reported.
The state stablecoin USDKG, issued by Kyrgyzstan, has been listed on the licensed crypto exchange OSL in Hong Kong. The project representatives reported.
A bill «On the Heritage of Nomadic Civilizations and the Special Status of the World Nomad Games» has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). The document proposes to legally enshrine the special status of the Games as an international cultural and sports project initiated by Kyrgyzstan.
Foreign trade in live animals in Kyrgyzstan declined significantly from January to March 2026. According to the National Statistical Committee, cattle purchases fell by 73.4 percent.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Ulan Mamatkanov, met with the head of the Ministry of Culture of Tajikistan, Matlubakhon Amonzoda, in Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan plans to raise pensions in the fall of 2026. Zhenishbek Mukambetov, head of the Public Relations Department of the Social Fund, announced on Birinchi Radio.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Ulan Mamatkanov met with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russian Federation) Vasil Shaikhraziev in Bishkek.
The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, held a meeting with domestic mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters. He also serves as the President of the National MMA Association.
The total number of unemployed people in Kyrgyzstan has reached 104,700, with the overall unemployment rate at 3.7 percent. These figures were announced by Kamchybek Dosmatov, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during the Second National Forum «Employment, Skills, and the Future of Labor: Strengthening Public Employment Services and Informal Education in the Kyrgyz Republic.»
Kyrgyzstan’s National Statistical Committee has released comprehensive data on the performance of the country’s transport, postal, and communications sectors for January—April 2026. The figures show growth in logistics and passenger traffic despite declines in air cargo transportation and reduced demand for taxis and trolleybuses in the capital.
The national football team of Kyrgyzstan will take part in the Three Nations Cup, which will be held in Bishkek as part of the FIFA Days in June. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported.
Kyrgyzstan’s electricity deficit currently stands at approximately 3.5 billion kilowatt-hours. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, announced on Birinchi Radio.
Kurman Ait will be celebrated in Kyrgyzstan on May 27, 2026. The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) reported.