85% of women between 15 and 49 suffer from folic acid deficiency, nutrition expert Tursunai Mamyrbaeva said during the budget hearings in parliament, recalling how much this investment is also needed for the health of the children born to such women

Rules for handling hazardous waste in Kyrgyzstan have been amended; the resolution of the Cabinet strengthens environmental safety in collection, storage, accounting and disposal of used batteries and petroleum waste aligning with Eurasian Economic Union

36,90% turnout was registered in snap elections in 30 districts nationwide, each electing three members to the Jogorku Kenesh, at least one woman, for a total of 90 deputies entering parliament; 26.066 citizens voted at polling stations abroad

Winter approaching brings warnings of potential electricity shortfalls due to low water levels in Kyrgyzstan hydro-reservoirs; emergency measures include electricity conservation and shutting down all cryptocurrency mining farms to relieve grid pressure

Temporary regulation of meat prices has been extended until 31 December to prevent further increase or speculation and stabilize the market of beef and mutton, excluding boneless cuts, ensuring affordability across the population