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In April 2025, Bishkek recorded an increase in the average price per square meter of apartments in standard series (104, 105, 308 series, as well as individual-type apartments) compared to March. According to the data, the price rose from 119 thousand to 130 thousand KGS per square meter. This is an 8.98% increase in a month, which is significant for the capital's real estate market. These figures

From 2025, new rules regarding knowledge of the state language will come into force in Kyrgyzstan. These changes will affect a wide range of professionals, from civil servants to medical workers. Let's take a look at what exactly will change, how to prepare for the new requirements, and what opportunities knowledge of the Kyrgyz language opens up in the professional sphere.

In Ala-Archa National Park, grilling kebabs and open fires have been banned since May. This measure was introduced for fire safety and to preserve the ecosystem. The ban is particularly strict in spring and summer, when the risk of forest fires is high. Violators may be fined and, in some cases, brought to administrative responsibility.

From May 1, 2025, banks and exchange offices in Kyrgyzstan are officially allowed to charge a fee for accepting and exchanging U.S. dollar bills issued before 2006. These notes are often referred to as “white” dollars due to their outdated design and less advanced security features.

Although the official unemployment rate in Kyrgyzstan is only 1.8% and the average gross salary in the country in January 2025 was 39,342 KGS (around 450 USD), the real conditions in the labor market differ significantly from these figures. Officially, salaries are rising — they have increased by 16.9% over the year, and by 9.6% when adjusted for inflation.

Over the past three years, more than 113,000 labour migrants have returned from Russia to Kyrgyzstan. This is the data provided by the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Migration. However, most of them do not stay at home for long - instead they reorient themselves towards Europe and other countries.

Agriculture in Kyrgyzstan is actively developing, accounting for nearly 13% of the country's GDP. However, it remains a highly risky sector. Farmers' success depends on weather conditions, quality of care and timely investments. Expenses for fertilizers, equipment and livestock renewal require substantial funding, especially in spring, and banks often become the key solution.

Financing green technologies: which banks in Kyrgyzstan support environmental projects? The transition to a green economy is becoming a global trend, and Kyrgyzstan is not left behind.