A project to neutralize hazardous chemical waste stored for over 15 years on the site of the former Crystal plant has begun in Tash-Kumyr. Practical work will begin in November 2026, and completion is planned for 2027.
The European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia includes three companies from Kyrgyzstan. The sanctions package also prohibits transactions with one Kyrgyz commercial bank.
President Sadyr Japarov said that Kyrgyzstan, despite having significant water resources, still has to purchase electricity from neighboring countries.
It is proposed to tighten penalties for delayed payment of wages, pensions, allowances, stipends, and other social benefits in Kyrgyzstan. The law was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
Since the beginning of 2026, there has been a fundamental shift in the structure of foreign financing. Total foreign investment has increased 2.4 times to 16,639.9 billion soms. Data from the National Statistical Committee say.
The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to keep the discount rate at 12 percent. This decision comes into effect on May 26, 2026, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev visited Besh-Burkhan coal field in Nookat district of Osh region. The minister inspected the progress of mining operations and assessed the upgraded infrastructure of the enterprise, the ministry’s press service reported.
