A draft law aimed at strengthening the protection of Kyrgyzstan’s water bodies has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh. The document proposes a sharp increase in fines for pollution of lakes and rivers, a ban on the destruction of sea buckthorn thickets in Issyk-Kul region, and tougher penalties for poaching.
A plan of high-level mutual visits was discussed at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan (MFA) with Chinese Ambassador. The Foreign Ministry’s press service reported.
A Consulate of Kyrgyzstan has been opened in the Belgian city of Lasne, the Foreign Ministry’s press service reported.
A time capsule laying ceremony was held in the village of Nura in Alay district of Osh region, marking the launch of a major strategic project in Kyrgyzstan’s energy and logistics sector. The Ministry of Energy reported.
A ceremony was held at the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan to hand over 48 tons (720 kilograms) of dates as humanitarian aid from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to vulnerable groups.
A Youth Center and a Women’s Support and Development Center have been opened in Batken. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region reported.
A private partner has been selected for the public-private partnership (PPP) project «Construction of a Thermal Power Plant With Digital Infrastructure in Chon-Alai District of Osh region.» The press service of the National Investment Agency reported.
A press conference and fan meeting featuring renowned mixed martial arts fighters representing major international leagues took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
A meeting dedicated to the development of grassroots and amateur football in Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek as part of the FIFA Amateur Event.
A meeting of journalists with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, is taking place today, May,18, at Yntymak Ordo as part of the Open Cabinet project.
A meeting of journalists with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, is taking place today, May, 18 at Yntymak Ordo as part of the Open Cabinet project.
A hearing was held in Bishkek to consider extending the pretrial detention of politician Temirlan Sultanbekov. The court ruled to keep him in custody for another two months. The defendant’s supporters and lawyers reported.
A new outbreak of Ebola has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, the organization’s press service reported.
A deputy head of one of the departments of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has been placed in pretrial detention on corruption charges on April 22, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek confirmed the information.
A fatal traffic accident occurred in Toktogul district. The Main Traffic Safety Department of Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan reported.
A new international air route, Kashgar — Osh — Kashgar, has been opened. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC announced.
A draft law aimed at attracting foreign teachers and strengthening the education system has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan.