The World Bank will allocate Kyrgyzstan USD 20 million to purchase WHO-approved coronavirus vaccines, Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde told at a meeting with …
Centerra Gold to pursue international arbitration against Kyrgyzstan after former Soviet state takes aim at Kumtor mine
Notifying investors of its intention to seek arbitration, Centerra said it believes the actions of the Kyrgyz Republic are a concerted effort to ‘coerce’ it to cede ownership of Kumtor, Centerra’s big …
Kyrgyzstan introduces state regulation of prices for vegetable oil and sugar
In Kyrgyzstan, a temporary state regulation of prices for certain types of socially important goods has been introduced in order to ensure the availability of food products, the press service of the …
Kyrgyzstan court fines Centerra Gold mining venture $3.1 billion
A court in Kyrgyzstan on Saturday imposed a $3.1 billion fine on Kumtor Gold Company, which operates the nation’s biggest gold mine, after ruling that the Canadian-owned firm had violated …
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan avoid all-out war, for now
Two days of intense fighting on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan last week killed at least 55 people, and injured many more. A ceasefire, in place since April 30, has so far held, but …
President Sadyr Zhaparov signs decree on Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan
President of Sadyr Zhaparov signed the Decree “On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic”, the press service of the president said, Trend reports citing Kabar. The Constitution of the Kyrgyz …
President Sadyr Zhaparov signs decree on Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan
President of Sadyr Zhaparov signed the Decree “On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic”, the press service of the president said, Trend reports citing Kabar. The Constitution of the Kyrgyz …
Kyrgyzstan: A diary from Batken at a time of violence
Last week’s battles with neighboring Tajikistan jolted Batken with a malignant energy. Our Kyrgyzstan correspondent describes her visit to a town on edge.
Kyrgyzstan: A diary from Batken at a time of violence
Last week’s battles with neighboring Tajikistan jolted Batken with a malignant energy. Our Kyrgyzstan correspondent describes her visit to a town on edge.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Communities take stock of destruction wrought by border unrest
After days of fighting along the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, large swathes of villages are scenes of devastation. Our local correspondents on both sides filed this dispatch today.