Kyrgyzstan

A bill to strengthen the protection of lakes, rivers and reservoirs has been submitted for public discussion, proposing fines and criminal penalties for polluting and a complete ban on destruction of sea buckthorn, reed, and vegetation on Lake Issyk-Kul

Aside the 9th meeting of health ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan held talks with Tajikistan to deepen collaboration in the health sector; proposed activities range from digitalization to training

President Sadyr Japarov visited the Transnational Corporation Dastan 3 to review its current manufacturing capabilities and strategic development; media reported he has instructed the facility to start drone production

Women of Orto-Boz village in Batken district have presented a new high-end, low-theine tea variety using apricot blossoms

A comprehensive modernization of the country's aviation infrastructure is bringing Kyrgyzstan toward exiting EU's "aviation blacklist"; progress has been announced during the government meeting at the Yntymak Ordo state complex

A legal claim against Russia has been filed at the Eurasian Economic Union Court regarding Moscow’s refusal to issue compulsory medical insurance cards to the family members of Kyrgyz labor migrants working in Russia.

First ever Kyrgyzstan's solar power plant has been inaugurated in in Kemin district of Chui region; President Sadyr Japarov presided over the ceremony

23 tons of dried apricots were shipped to China for the first time in 2025; consolidation of export is a key focus of Kyrgyzstan both in terms of range of agro-industrial products sold and in terms of geographical expansion of the market

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