Monument to Chingiz Aitmatov unveiled in Baku
The opening ceremony of a monument to the writer Chinghiz Aitmatov took place in the capital of Azerbaijan
Kyrgyzstan
President of Kyrgyzstan arrives in Azerbaijan on state visit
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov has arrived today in Azerbaijan for a state visit. A guard of honor was lined up for the Kyrgyz …
Where to relax for May holidays 2024 without foreign passport and visa?
Russians can spend their holidays abroad during the May holidays in 2024, even if they do not have a foreign passport or visa
Muslims around world celebrate Eid al-Fitr today
The Holy month of Ramadan ended. During this period, Muslims observe fasting. Today, believers celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Kyrgyzstan stops servicing Russia's Mir cards on April 5
Kyrgyzstan will stop servicing Russian Mir bank cards on April 5 in order to minimise the risk of U.S. sanctions, the Interbank Processing Center said. "Interbank Processing Center, as a guarantor of the …
Threshold for duty-free import of goods down to 200 euro
The threshold for the duty-free import of goods for individuals automatically went down to 200 euro on April 1 on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union, …
Spring Festival - world celebrating Novruz 2024
Novruz is celebrated worldwide today by the Turkic peoples and many Muslim countries as the beginning of the New Year. Novruz is a holiday of spring, which marks the beginning of a new year according to the astronomical solar calendar. …
Moscow-Osh daily flights launched
Russia's Pobeda airline plans to commence flights to Osh, the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. Flights on the Moscow-Osh route will begin on April 26, 2024, and will operate daily. Kyrgyzstan will become the sixth …
Ancient Turkic monuments to be studied by Russian archaeologists in Kazakhstan
This summer, in Kazakhstan, as well as in Kyrgyzstan, Russian and local archaeologists will explore the monuments of the ancient times of Turkic culture in Central Asia. The main locations will be the Akkain tract and the Kochkor Valley.
Powerful earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border, Kazakhstan
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on January 23 with reports of several injuries and collapsed houses, Chinese state media reported. The epicentre of the quake struck at 2:09 a.m. (18:09 GMT) …
Gazprom to sign 15-year contracts with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
Gazprom is going to sign fifteen-year contracts with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan by mid-2024, CEO Alexey Miller said. According to …
EAEU leaders adopt declaration for development until 2030
The leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries adopted a declaration on further development of the union at a meeting in St. Petersburg on Monday. During a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, heads of EAEU …
EAEU countries’ trade may exceed $100 bln
The volume of mutual trade between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in 2023, according to one of the forecasts, may exceed $100 billion, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said at the International Customs Forum in …
Kyrgyzstan applies "90/180" visa rule to Russians
The stay of Russian citizens in Kyrgyzstan without registration has become more complicated. Now after 90 days of stay one should leave the country for another 90 days. Previously, Russians could simply cross the border to reset the deadline.
Kyrgyzstan changes visa rules: 60/120 to replace visa-run
The presence of foreigners without a visa in Kyrgyzstan is limited. The visa-run regime is cancelled, and now it will be possible to re-enter the republic no earlier than 120 days after the previous entry.
Azerbaijan launches construction of 5* hotel in Issyk-Kul
Azerbaijan has launched the construction of a five-star hotel at Issyk-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan, Presidential Affairs Manager of Kyrgyzstan Kanybek Tumanbaev said. He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has experienced a notable increase in …
CIS leaders hold session of Council of Heads of State in Bishkek
CIS heads of state held a summit at the Ala Archa State Residence in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The session involved both talks with a limited circle of delegates and meetings in the expanded format. Joint documents were signed at the …
President of Azerbaijan arrives in Bishkek
Ilham Aliyev arrived in Bishkek today. The CIS summit will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The agenda of the visit also includes a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin arrives in Bishkek
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan to take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, as well as hold a number of bilateral meetings.
Pashinyan refuses to participate in CIS summit
Pashinyan will not come to Bishkek for the CIS summit. Earlier, the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry also refused the visit the city.
