Rising Soviet nostalgia in Kyrgyzstan
The seemingly benign commemoration of a Soviet-era youth organization speaks to bigger debates about Kyrgyzstan’s identity
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Putin names prospects for Eurasian economic cooperation
Three fourths of settlements in mutual trade of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member-states are made in national currencies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Eurasian Economic Forum. "The practice of settlements …
Kyrgyzstan received a large consignment of the Russian Sputnik Light vaccine
Kyrgyzstan received today a large consignment of humanitarian aid from Russia: it consists of 200 thousand doses of the Russian vaccine against the Sputnik Light coronavirus, the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan said. "The consignment …
Nur-Sultan proposes to create Central Asia - European Union Council
The 1st European Union - Central Asia Economic Forum kicked off today in Bishkek. Addressing the audience, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin announced Nur-Sultan's initiative to create Central Asia - European Union business council …
The number of poisoned people in Bishkek reaches 318
The Kyrgyz Ministry of Health reports that the number of citizens who have gone to hospitals with food poisoning after visiting the Pizza Empire in Bishkek has risen to 318. Let us remind you that the first poisoned people went to the …
Bishkek cancels Nooruz celebrations over coronavirus spread fear
Bishkek imposed restrictions on the Nooruz holiday celebrations, the mayor's office reported. As of March 18, the total number of confirmed coronavirus and pneumonia cases in Bishkek reached 2,551 since January, officials said. …
Sadyr Japarov sworn in as new president of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan’s President-elect Sadyr Japarov took office as the head of state on Thursday. His inauguration ceremony was broadcast live by the country’s state-run television. The ceremony was attended by former heads of state …
Aeroflot to begin flights from Moscow to Kyrgyzstan
Russia’s flagship air carrier Aeroflot will resume flights from Moscow to the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on September 24, the company said in a statement. Flight SU1882 Moscow-Bishkek will be performed once a week, on Thursday. …
Kyrgyzstan shuts cities down following Kazakhstan's example
Today in Bishkek, as well as in Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, a state of emergency is being introduced. The relevant decrees were signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov. Experts believe that the Kyrgyz authorities too late …
Kyrgyzstan locks down Bishkek, Osh and Jalal-Abad
Kyrgyzstan declared a state of emergency today in its three biggest cities including the capital Bishkek, a move that will allow authorities to lock them down to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In addition to the cities of Bishkek, …
Women's rally in Kyrgyzstan
Ex-President Roza Otunbaeva demanded to remove the Interior Minister from office
CSTO Summit being held in Bishkek
The Collective Security Treaty Organization Summit (CSTO) has opened in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov, President of …
Woman hit to death by two cars in Bishkek
A woman crossing the road in Bishkek was hit to death by two cars, local police said. The accident occurred today in the morning, when the woman aged 40-45 years was crossing the road in Yunusaliev street. First the …
'Novruz Summit' to be held in autumn
The second summit of Central Asian leaders will be held in Tashkent on November 29
Three explosions in central Bishkek: one dead, fifteen injured
One person died and fifteen were injured following three explosions in a cafe in the centre of Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, today. The first explosion was followed by two more, and a fire broke out. Firefighters are working at the scene. …
Tokayev plans to visit Kyrgyzstan in autumn
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Kyrgyzstan on state visit this autumn, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Beibut Atamkulov said at the opening ceremony of the high-level format meeting …
Kyrgyz court rules to keep Atambayev in custody
The Bishkek City Court has ruled to keep Kyrgyzstan’s former President Almazbek Atambayev in custody, Atambayev’s lawyer Sergei Slesarev said. The court hearing was held in the office of the …
Kyrgyz National Security Committee chair ready to resign
Kyrgyzstan's State National Security Committee Chairman Orozbek Opumbaev believes he should resign following the unsuccessful operation in Koi-Tash to detain former President Almazbek Atambayev. …
What is happening in Kyrgyzstan?
The Kyrgyz Security Council held a session in the wake of a situation involving former President Almazbek Atambayev. The session was chaired by incumbent Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. The issue …
Kyrgyz officer dies, 36 injured after security forces storm Atambayev's home
An officer was killed yesterday when special forces stormed the compound of former Kyrgyz president Almazbek Atambayev in Koi-Tash. The officer died from a gunshot wound after Atambayev's supporters tried to …
