Kyrgyzstan

Country Kyrgyzstan
Capital Bishkek
Continent Asia
Currency Som(KGS)
Languages Kyrgyz & Russian

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Introduction

A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, most of Kyrgyzstan was formally annexed to Russia in 1876. The Kyrgyz staged a major revolt against the Tsarist Empire in 1916 in which almost one-sixth of the Kyrgyz population was killed. Kyrgyzstan became a Soviet republic in 1936 and achieved independence in 1991 when the USSR dissolved. Nationwide demonstrations in the spring of 2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar AKAEV, who had run the country since 1990. Subsequent presidential elections in July 2005 were won overwhelmingly by former prime minister Kurmanbek BAKIEV. Over the next few years, the new president manipulated the parliament to accrue new powers for himself. In July 2009, after months of harassment against his opponents and media critics, BAKIEV won re-election in a presidential campaign that the international community deemed flawed. In April 2010, nationwide protests led to the resignation and expulsion of BAKIEV. He was replaced by Acting President Roza OTUNBAYEVA who called for new elections in six months time. Continuing concerns include: endemic corruption, poor interethnic relations, and terrorism.

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kyrgyzstan - Wikipedia
kyrgyzstan - CIA World Fact Book
kyrgyzstan - BBC
kyrgyzstan - Timeline - BBC

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Dollarization in Kyrgyzstan Declines as Banks Report Lower Profits - The Times Of Central AsiaDollarization in Kyrgyzstan Declines as Banks Report Lower Profits  The Times Of Central Asia

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan sells $81.5 million in forex intervention - AKI PressNational Bank of Kyrgyzstan sells $81.5 million in forex intervention  AKI Press

Two more journalists jailed in Kyrgyzstan in fresh blow to press freedom - EurasianetTwo more journalists jailed in Kyrgyzstan in fresh blow to press freedom  Eurasianet

Kyrgyzstan sentences two Kloop journalists to five years in jail on bogus charges - Committee to Protect JournalistsKyrgyzstan sentences two Kloop journalists to five years in jail on bogus charges  Committee to Protect Journalists

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Kyrgyzstan court jails two journalists for undermining public order - ThePrintKyrgyzstan court jails two journalists for undermining public order  ThePrint

Labor Ministry of Kyrgyzstan proposes changes to payment conditions for personal assistants for persons with disabilities - AKI PressLabor Ministry of Kyrgyzstan proposes changes to payment conditions for personal assistants for persons with disabilities  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan Announces Dates For World Nomad Games 2026 - The Times Of Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Announces Dates For World Nomad Games 2026  The Times Of Central Asia

Rural schools in Kyrgyzstan have surplus of teachers - Ministry of Higher Education - AKI PressRural schools in Kyrgyzstan have surplus of teachers - Ministry of Higher Education  AKI Press

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan introduces benchmark interbank interest rate for development of money market - AKI PressNational Bank of Kyrgyzstan introduces benchmark interbank interest rate for development of money market  AKI Press

MP believes that Kyrgyzstan should have been better prepared for transition to 12-year education system - AKI PressMP believes that Kyrgyzstan should have been better prepared for transition to 12-year education system  AKI Press

34th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day celebrated in Istanbul - AKI Press34th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day celebrated in Istanbul  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan needs separate ministry on protection of rights of women and children - MP - AKI PressKyrgyzstan needs separate ministry on protection of rights of women and children - MP  AKI Press

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approves Ombudsperson's 2024 human rights report - AKI PressParliament of Kyrgyzstan approves Ombudsperson's 2024 human rights report  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan to simplify passport and ID card application procedures - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to simplify passport and ID card application procedures  AKI Press

Obtaining ID passports to be simplified in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressObtaining ID passports to be simplified in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Limited educational opportunities for people with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressLimited educational opportunities for people with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Cafes, restaurants and hotels in Kyrgyzstan required to use fiscal software since Sept 1 - AKI PressCafes, restaurants and hotels in Kyrgyzstan required to use fiscal software since Sept 1  AKI Press

272 medical facilities and 1,955 pharmacies connected to pharmaceutical traceability system in Kyrgyzstan - AKI Press272 medical facilities and 1,955 pharmacies connected to pharmaceutical traceability system in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Endangered porcupines seized from illegal sanctuary in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressEndangered porcupines seized from illegal sanctuary in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan introduces new market rate - Trend News AgencyNational Bank of Kyrgyzstan introduces new market rate  Trend News Agency

19 minors held in correctional colony in Kyrgyzstan - AKI Press19 minors held in correctional colony in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey hold high-level talks - AKI PressKyrgyzstan and Turkey hold high-level talks  AKI Press

Pear season underway in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region - FreshPlazaPear season underway in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region  FreshPlaza

Mufti of Kyrgyzstan attends Congress of World Leaders and Traditional Religions in Astana - AKI PressMufti of Kyrgyzstan attends Congress of World Leaders and Traditional Religions in Astana  AKI Press

Over 13,000 patients with hepatitis start treatment in Kyrgyzstan, 4,641 of them recover - AKI PressOver 13,000 patients with hepatitis start treatment in Kyrgyzstan, 4,641 of them recover  AKI Press

Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister arrives in Kyrgyzstan for OTS summit - Trend News AgencyKazakhstan’s Prime Minister arrives in Kyrgyzstan for OTS summit  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan Industrial Output Growth Hits 5-Month High - TradingViewKyrgyzstan Industrial Output Growth Hits 5-Month High  TradingView

CSTO military drills kick off in Kyrgyzstan - Latest news from AzerbaijanCSTO military drills kick off in Kyrgyzstan  Latest news from Azerbaijan

India, Kyrgyzstan’s Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force - NewsonairIndia, Kyrgyzstan’s Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force  Newsonair

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, sign the Protocol and exchange the Instrument of Ratification of Bilateral Investment Trea - PIBUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, sign the Protocol and exchange the Instrument of Ratification of Bilateral Investment Trea  PIB

Kyrgyzstan sheds light on public debt levels in mid-2025 snapshot - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan sheds light on public debt levels in mid-2025 snapshot  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan to test crypto banking services - CryptopolitanKyrgyzstan to test crypto banking services  Cryptopolitan

Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye commit to further develop strategic partnership - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan, Türkiye commit to further develop strategic partnership  Trend News Agency

Saudi foundation holds Arabic courses in Kyrgyzstan - Arab NewsSaudi foundation holds Arabic courses in Kyrgyzstan  Arab News

Kyrgyzstan attracts Indian students with affordable, NMC-aligned MBBS courses - India TodayKyrgyzstan attracts Indian students with affordable, NMC-aligned MBBS courses  India Today

Kyrgyzstan ratifies game-changing rural water grant with Kuwait fund - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan ratifies game-changing rural water grant with Kuwait fund  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan opens first Islamic academy to counter ‘extremism’ - Arab NewsKyrgyzstan opens first Islamic academy to counter ‘extremism’  Arab News

Kyrgyzstan GDP Growth Eases Slightly to 11.0% in January–August - TradingViewKyrgyzstan GDP Growth Eases Slightly to 11.0% in January–August  TradingView

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan ratifies updated IAEA protocol on nuclear safeguards - Trend News AgencyParliament of Kyrgyzstan ratifies updated IAEA protocol on nuclear safeguards  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan to expand economic partnership - qazinform.comKyrgyzstan, Tajikistan to expand economic partnership  qazinform.com

Speaker of Kyrgyzstan’s Jogorku Kenesh will pay official visit to Tajikistan - qazinform.comSpeaker of Kyrgyzstan’s Jogorku Kenesh will pay official visit to Tajikistan  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan launch new air route - qazinform.comKazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan launch new air route  qazinform.com

Lawmaker questions Cabinet Chairman on rising prices in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressLawmaker questions Cabinet Chairman on rising prices in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rocket as Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Russian refineries - IntelliNewsFuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rocket as Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Russian refineries  IntelliNews

Women earn on average 69% of men's salaries in Kyrgyzstan - National Statistics Committee - AKI PressWomen earn on average 69% of men's salaries in Kyrgyzstan - National Statistics Committee  AKI Press

74 kidney transplant surgeries performed in Kyrgyzstan in four years - AKI Press74 kidney transplant surgeries performed in Kyrgyzstan in four years  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan aims to nearly double agricultural export volume - AKI PressKyrgyzstan aims to nearly double agricultural export volume  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan: Enabling the Green and Sustainable Transition and Climate Resilience of MSMEs - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)Kyrgyzstan: Enabling the Green and Sustainable Transition and Climate Resilience of MSMEs  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Vice President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz to visit Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressVice President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz to visit Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

13 fires occur in Kyrgyzstan in a day - AKI Press13 fires occur in Kyrgyzstan in a day  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan passes law to prioritise Kyrgyz over Russian - The HinduKyrgyzstan passes law to prioritise Kyrgyz over Russian  The Hindu

Share of food industry in Kyrgyzstan's processing sector reaches 20.3% in 8 months - AKI PressShare of food industry in Kyrgyzstan's processing sector reaches 20.3% in 8 months  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan to launch 36 more processing enterprises by year-end - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to launch 36 more processing enterprises by year-end  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan to increase liability for trafficking of excisable goods - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to increase liability for trafficking of excisable goods  AKI Press

Kyrgyz parliament nods to EIB loan ratification for CASA-1000 project in first reading - Trend News AgencyKyrgyz parliament nods to EIB loan ratification for CASA-1000 project in first reading  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye discuss expanding healthcare, banking, and investment co-op - Trend News AgencyKyrgyzstan, Türkiye discuss expanding healthcare, banking, and investment co-op  Trend News Agency

Kyrgyzstan to continue youth internship project for unemployed and job-seeking youth - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to continue youth internship project for unemployed and job-seeking youth  AKI Press

Co-author of Kyrgyz flag, Jusup Mataev, dies at 68 - AKI PressCo-author of Kyrgyz flag, Jusup Mataev, dies at 68  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan to hold first agricultural census in 22 years - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to hold first agricultural census in 22 years  AKI Press

Week in review: Kyrgyzstan approves a bitcoin reserve as Belarus touts crypto-hub ambitions - ForkLogWeek in review: Kyrgyzstan approves a bitcoin reserve as Belarus touts crypto-hub ambitions  ForkLog

Kyrgyzstan aims to process 50% of agricultural products by 2040 - AKI PressKyrgyzstan aims to process 50% of agricultural products by 2040  AKI Press

MP reveals reasons of proposed dissolution of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressMP reveals reasons of proposed dissolution of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan's non-tax revenues exceed plan in 2024 - AKI PressKyrgyzstan's non-tax revenues exceed plan in 2024  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan to host 6th World Nomad Games from August 31 to September 6, 2026 - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to host 6th World Nomad Games from August 31 to September 6, 2026  AKI Press

Kazakh Businessman Almaz Zaripov Detained in Bishkek - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakh Businessman Almaz Zaripov Detained in Bishkek  The Times Of Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan currently lacks fully functional education system, MP says - AKI PressKyrgyzstan currently lacks fully functional education system, MP says  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan's healthcare budget to increase in 2026 - AKI PressKyrgyzstan's healthcare budget to increase in 2026  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan sees decrease in registered unemployment - AKI PressKyrgyzstan sees decrease in registered unemployment  AKI Press

GDP of Kyrgyzstan grows by 11% in 8 months - AKI PressGDP of Kyrgyzstan grows by 11% in 8 months  AKI Press

Around 13,000 earthquakes recorded annually in Kyrgyzstan - Institute of Seismology - AKI PressAround 13,000 earthquakes recorded annually in Kyrgyzstan - Institute of Seismology  AKI Press

Massive farm fire in Kyrgyzstan kills 85 heads of cattle, damage estimated at 12 million soms - AKI PressMassive farm fire in Kyrgyzstan kills 85 heads of cattle, damage estimated at 12 million soms  AKI Press

Students from Kyrgyzstan who are accepted into US universities have trouble getting visas - MP - AKI PressStudents from Kyrgyzstan who are accepted into US universities have trouble getting visas - MP  AKI Press

Tourism sector grows by 29% in H1 in Kyrgyzstan - Cabinet Chairman - AKI PressTourism sector grows by 29% in H1 in Kyrgyzstan - Cabinet Chairman  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan to build 12 new water reservoirs for agriculture - AKI PressKyrgyzstan to build 12 new water reservoirs for agriculture  AKI Press

WHO and Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan conduct simulation exercise at Dostuk checkpoint - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan conduct simulation exercise at Dostuk checkpoint  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kyrgyzstan's Aiperi Medet kyzy reaches final of World Wrestling Championship in Croatia - AKI PressKyrgyzstan's Aiperi Medet kyzy reaches final of World Wrestling Championship in Croatia  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan plans to introduce registry for investors - AKI PressKyrgyzstan plans to introduce registry for investors  AKI Press

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan may be self-dissolved on Sept 24 or 25 - AKI PressParliament of Kyrgyzstan may be self-dissolved on Sept 24 or 25  AKI Press

8,700 women in Kyrgyzstan seek help due to domestic violence in 2024 - AKI Press8,700 women in Kyrgyzstan seek help due to domestic violence in 2024  AKI Press

Parliament backs bill aimed at registration of scooters and mopeds in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressParliament backs bill aimed at registration of scooters and mopeds in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Azerbaijan Leads the Way in Sustainable Tourism at OTS Forum in Kyrgyzstan, Showcasing Eco Friendly Initiatives - Travel And Tour WorldAzerbaijan Leads the Way in Sustainable Tourism at OTS Forum in Kyrgyzstan, Showcasing Eco Friendly Initiatives  Travel And Tour World

Nearly 5,400 road accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 8 months - AKI PressNearly 5,400 road accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 8 months  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan denied hosting rights for U-23 World Championship - AKI PressKyrgyzstan denied hosting rights for U-23 World Championship  AKI Press

Special Coverage of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan: Historic day in the life of the 50th Ismaili Imam as he presides over the Aga Khan Award for Architecture prize giving ceremony for the first time - barakah.comSpecial Coverage of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan: Historic day in the life of the 50th Ismaili Imam as he presides over the Aga Khan Award for Architecture prize giving ceremony for the first time  barakah.com

Kyrgyzstan has distributed 86% of planned irrigation water - AKI PressKyrgyzstan has distributed 86% of planned irrigation water  AKI Press

Multistory buildings in Kyrgyzstan constructed according to seismic standards, Institute of Seismology says - AKI PressMultistory buildings in Kyrgyzstan constructed according to seismic standards, Institute of Seismology says  AKI Press

Digital Defenders: Kyrgyzstan Arms Law Enforcement Agencies with New Data Tool to Stop Wildlife Smugglers - Traffic.orgDigital Defenders: Kyrgyzstan Arms Law Enforcement Agencies with New Data Tool to Stop Wildlife Smugglers  Traffic.org

China-Central Asia Ties: Silk Road Rally held in China, Kyrgyzstan - news.cgtn.comChina-Central Asia Ties: Silk Road Rally held in China, Kyrgyzstan  news.cgtn.com

First state Islamic academy launched in Kyrgyzstan - ABNA EnglishFirst state Islamic academy launched in Kyrgyzstan  ABNA English

Kyrgyzstan's GDP exceeds 1 trillion soms in 8 months - Cabinet Chairman - AKI PressKyrgyzstan's GDP exceeds 1 trillion soms in 8 months - Cabinet Chairman  AKI Press

How "Kyrgyzstan's Gold" Can Revive Villages and Save the Land: The Story of the Revival of Ferula - UNDPHow "Kyrgyzstan's Gold" Can Revive Villages and Save the Land: The Story of the Revival of Ferula  UNDP

Kyrgyzstan intends to simplify tax tegistration for foreign companies - AKI PressKyrgyzstan intends to simplify tax tegistration for foreign companies  AKI Press

Amendments to law on state and municipal services proposed in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressAmendments to law on state and municipal services proposed in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

The city of Jalal-Abad in Kyrgyzstan was given a new name. - Zamin.uzThe city of Jalal-Abad in Kyrgyzstan was given a new name.  Zamin.uz

Group of MPs call for self-dissolution of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressGroup of MPs call for self-dissolution of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

President of Kyrgyzstan enforces renaming Jalal-Abad city into Manas - Trend News AgencyPresident of Kyrgyzstan enforces renaming Jalal-Abad city into Manas  Trend News Agency

Average salary makes 42,500 soms in Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressAverage salary makes 42,500 soms in Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan funds printing of new generation school textbooks - AKI PressKyrgyzstan funds printing of new generation school textbooks  AKI Press

Kyrgyzstan ready to share experience in state digitalization - Parliament Speaker - AKI PressKyrgyzstan ready to share experience in state digitalization - Parliament Speaker  AKI Press