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Chuy Region
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Issyk-Kul Region
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Bishkek
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Osh
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Industry

"115 industrial enterprises are planned to be opened, - head of the Cabinet"

In Kyrgyzstan, an initiative has been implemented since 2021 to launch at least 100 industrial and 100 social facilities annually. This was stated by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, in an interview with local television channels on December 18. He noted that this year, under favorable circumstances, the opening of 115 new industrial enterprises is planned.

20.12.2025, 11:06
Agriculture

4 organizations received grants for the development of seedling nurseries

- On December 19, 2025, a ceremony for the signing of grant agreements took place at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, as reported by the ministry's press service. Among the grant recipients is the State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin." The total amount of allocated funds was 534 thousand dollars. To participate in the competitive selection, it was necessary to provide a land plot of at least 5 hectares and a corresponding business plan.

20.12.2025, 08:34
Tokmok / Exclusive

Too-Ashuu: Lifting of Restrictions Provoked a Traffic Jam

Traffic jams have formed at the Too-Ashuu pass after restrictions on freight transport were lifted. This was reported by the press service of the Road Safety Department (RSD) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, as conveyed by a Turmush correspondent. As clarified by the department, the deterioration of weather conditions on the Bishkek–Osh highway, particularly fog and snowfall, was the reason for the introduction of restrictions on heavy trucks at the

19.12.2025, 21:14
Inventors of Kyrgyzstan

December 19: A Tiger Seen in Kyrgyzstan from Across the Ocean

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, shared information about his activities and the main areas of government work over the past year. He noted that the president had set several key tasks for him. “First of all, over the past two to three years, the growth rate of the country's gross domestic product has not fallen below 9%. The task is to maintain these indicators. Additionally, it is necessary to attract more investments. The main goal is to

19.12.2025, 18:15
Industry

Sariyev named "Kambar-Ata-1" and the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway as key investment projects

- In Kyrgyzstan, one of the most important infrastructure initiatives is the construction project of the hydroelectric power station "Kambar-Ata-1". It is intended to provide the country with electricity and optimize the management of water resources. This was stated by the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, in an interview with local media. Sariev noted that the implementation of this project will be a significant competitive advantage for

19.12.2025, 16:48
Incidents / Karakol

On the road from the "Karakol" base, a mass accident occurred

On December 18, an accident involving several vehicles occurred at the ski resort "Karakol." According to witnesses, one of the vehicles, a Toyota Land Cruiser, crashed into the rear of another vehicle after failing to stop in time. Following this collision, one car crashed into another, continuing the chain of accidents until one of the drivers stopped their vehicle across the road. In the Traffic Safety Department of the Issyk-Kul region, it was reported that no one was injured as a

19.12.2025, 16:19
Agriculture

Since the beginning of the year, potato exports to Uzbekistan have decreased by 50%.

- According to the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, potato exports to Uzbekistan amounted to 22 thousand tons worth 2 million dollars. This is half of the volume during the same period in 2024, when 44.7 thousand tons were exported for 4.6 million dollars. In addition to Uzbekistan, potatoes are also supplied to a number of other countries. The table below presents data on the volumes and value of potato exports to different countries for January-October 2025 and

19.12.2025, 15:37
Agriculture

Since the beginning of the year, cabbage exports have decreased by three times

According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, the export of cabbage from Kyrgyzstan decreased threefold from January to October 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. During the specified period of the current year, 3,500 tons of cabbage were exported for a total of 740 thousand dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volumes amounted to 11,000 tons with revenue of 1.5 million dollars.

19.12.2025, 14:25
Industry

In the Kyrgyz Republic, dairy product production reached 17.7 billion soms in 11 months

- According to statistical information, in Kyrgyzstan, from January to November 2025, dairy products were produced worth 17 billion 753 million 752.1 thousand soms. This is an increase of 5.96% compared to the same period last year, when production amounted to 16 billion 755 million 919.6 thousand soms. In November 2025, the volume of dairy product production amounted to 1 billion 221 million 24.9 thousand soms, which is a decrease of 7.07% compared to November 2024 (1 billion 313 million 978.8

19.12.2025, 13:54
Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture assessed the work of the Central Plant Quarantine Laboratory and issued a number of instructions

- On December 18, 2025, the Director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, M. Kocherov, along with the Deputy Director M. Asybekov, visited the Central Plant Quarantine Laboratory. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reported this. During the visit, the current state of the laboratory, the quality and speed of the analyses conducted, as well as the technical capabilities and staffing were analyzed. Laboratory specialists shared information about

19.12.2025, 12:40
Agriculture

$534 thousand allocated for the development of state nurseries

- As part of the program to improve state nurseries for growing seedlings, $534,000 has been allocated. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. These funds were distributed during events related to the project "Sustainability of Regional Pastoral Communities - ADAPT." The competition identified winners, including the Osh Forestry, the State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin," the Kara-Kulzhin Forestry, and the

19.12.2025, 12:04
Industry

Pharmaceutical Production in Kyrgyzstan Exceeded 152.5 Million Soms in November

- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, the volume of pharmaceutical products in Kyrgyzstan in November 2025 amounted to 152 million 513.4 thousand soms. In comparison with November 2024, when this figure was 74 million 339.2 thousand soms, there is a significant increase — approximately 2.1 times, which corresponds to an increase of 105.2%. If we consider the data for the period from January to November 2025, the total value of produced pharmaceutical products

19.12.2025, 11:01
Construction of the decadal regulation pool on the Ak-Suu River has begun
Sulukta

Construction of the decadal regulation pool on the Ak-Suu River has begun

A ceremony was held in the Moscow district of the Chui region for the laying of a capsule for a new reservoir for decadal regulation on the Ak-Suu River, attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev. This was reported by the press service of the government. As noted by Kasymaliev, the program for providing the population with irrigation water across the country includes the creation of 44 irrigation facilities.

18.12.2025, 21:45
Local news / Ethnography

Ethno-musical "Raymaly and Begimai" Showcased in Moscow

Viewers in Moscow and compatriots living in Russia responded positively to the musical According to a statement from the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the team of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after Toktogul Satylganov held a tour in Moscow, where an ethno-musical dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Chinghiz Aitmatov was presented.

18.12.2025, 21:17
Kyrgyz-Ukrainian Relations Discussed in the Cabinet
Kyrgyz fairy tales / Exclusive

Kyrgyz-Ukrainian Relations Discussed in the Cabinet

In the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, a meeting took place between Deputy Chairman Edil Baysalov and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine Valeriy Zhovtenko, the government press service reports. A wide range of issues related to international politics and bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine was on the agenda. There was also an exchange of views on topics of mutual interest.

18.12.2025, 18:53
Agriculture / Sulukta

The Head of the Cabinet laid a capsule for the construction of a decade regulation pool on the Ak-Suu River.

In the Moscow district of the Chui region, a capsule was laid for the construction of a decadal regulation pool on the Ak-Suu River. The event was attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the presidential administration, as reported by the government press service. Kasymaliev noted that between 1 to 3 billion soms are allocated annually from the republican budget for the development of the irrigation system, which significantly exceeds the previously

18.12.2025, 18:47
Karakol

Kara-Jyghach is Smoking. Emissions from the Brick Factory Reach Bishkek

Residents of the dacha village of Bek-Too, which is part of the rural administration of the village of Kara-Jygaach, express their dissatisfaction with the brick factory that constantly emits smoke towards Bishkek. “For those who live nearby, there is simply nothing to breathe. Trucks travel back and forth both day and night. The local administration promised that the factory owners would install filters on the chimneys, but so far nothing has changed,” say local residents.

18.12.2025, 18:12
Culture / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Energy Worker Joomart Turusbekov Supplies Electricity to a Remote Area on Issyk-Kul

Zhoomart Turusbekov, working as an energy specialist, has dedicated his life to ensuring sustainable electricity supply for the village of Enilchek and the neighboring military units located in the hard-to-reach mountainous area of the Ak-Suu district in the Issyk-Kul region. Despite being retired, he continues to actively participate in professional activities, remaining loyal to his work.

18.12.2025, 17:39
Culture / Exclusive

In Talas, a woman donated outerwear made from the skins of 5 wolves to the museum — such garments were worn by influential people.

A resident of Talas, Zulayka Duishon kyzy, donated significant family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas," located in the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." Among them are a wolf fur coat ("karyshkyr ichik") and a hair ornament ("chachpak"), which were used by women by attaching them to their hair. Zulayka shared that the wolf fur coat was a legacy from her father-in-law, while the ornament belonged to his wife, Zulayka's mother-in-law.

18.12.2025, 16:37
Territory, geography and administrative division / Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Where There Are No Roads, But Light Is Needed: The Story of the Power Engineer from Ak-Suu, Zhanish Asanov

Electricity has become an integral part of our daily lives, and specialists work around the clock and in any weather conditions to ensure its uninterrupted supply. One such professional is dispatcher Zhanish Asanov, who has dedicated 24 years of his life to the Ak-Suu District Electric Networks Enterprise. Zhanish Asanov was born on August 10, 1967, in the village of Kerege-Tash, located in the Ak-Suu District. After graduating from the Alysbaev rural school in 1984, he chose a career in energy

18.12.2025, 14:26
Industry

Residents of the Toktogul District Concerned About the Development of the Bala-Chychkan Deposit

- In the Toktogul district, residents of the village of Bala-Chychkan express serious concerns regarding the planned development of a deposit. This information was presented by deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the deputy, the proposed development will affect not only the territory of the Toktogul district itself but will also impact the state of glaciers, which, in turn, will affect the residents who depend on water supply in Chychkan.

18.12.2025, 13:20
Agriculture

A fish traceability system will be established in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Agriculture

- A new system for the identification and traceability of fish and fish products is being developed in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at increasing transparency in the sector and attracting investment in fisheries and aquaculture. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The project covers the entire life cycle of fish—from eggs and fry to the final product.

18.12.2025, 13:09
Economy / Culture

Solar Station on Issyk-Kul. The First Stage of the Project is Coming to an End

In the Issyk-Kul region, construction and installation work is actively continuing on the implementation of the "Bishkek Solar" solar station project. Ruslan Dalenov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank, shared current news with journalists. According to him, the total cost of the project is 180 million dollars, and the funding is fully provided by the EDB's resources. So far, 117 million dollars have already been allocated, and the expenditure of funds

18.12.2025, 13:05
Recreation centers / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Residents of the "Ak-Bosogo" housing complex complained about impassable mud. The city hall responded.

Local residents report extremely unsatisfactory road conditions on Intymak Street. According to them, the impassable mud makes movement along this street nearly impossible. One resident, who has lived in the area for about 15 years, noted that the situation with the roads has not improved during this time. The only change has been the creation of a sewage system; however, residents claim that after the work was completed, the condition of the road only worsened.

18.12.2025, 12:02
Culture / Exclusive

The Khan's Fortress Amazed the Japanese in Batken

In the Batken region, not far from the village of Kan, a redoubt has been preserved, representing a military fortification built about two centuries ago during the reign of Khan Kudayar. Azmat Ormonov, a local resident, noted that in recent years there has been an increase in the number of tourists, both local and foreign, wishing to see the remains of this historical fortress.

18.12.2025, 11:45
Due to thick fog, 15 flights were unable to land on time at Manas Airport
Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Due to thick fog, 15 flights were unable to land on time at Manas Airport

Today morning in Bishkek, 15 planes heading to the international airport 'Manas' were forced to change their route and land at alternate airfields. This was reported by the press service of 'Airports of Kyrgyzstan'. According to the received data, the distribution of flights was as follows: 7 planes landed at the international airport 'Issyk-Kul' (Tamchy), 3 flights headed to Tashkent, and 5 to Almaty.

18.12.2025, 11:05
The Foreign Ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are working on the issue of opening consulates.
Foreign policy / Exclusive

The Foreign Ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are working on the issue of opening consulates.

On December 17, a meeting took place in Bishkek, during which the Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Seitik Jumakadyrov, met with the Ambassador of Tajikistan to the country, Nazirmad Alizoda. During the meeting, the parties discussed various aspects of Kyrgyz-Tajik cooperation in the consular field, in particular, the implementation of the instructions from the leaders of both states regarding the establishment of consulates general in Osh

18.12.2025, 10:57
Due to the snowfall, there are restrictions for heavy vehicles in the mountain passes
Local news / Inventors of Kyrgyzstan / Exclusive

Due to the snowfall, there are restrictions for heavy vehicles in the mountain passes

As of December 18, at 09:00, the roads through the passes of Kyrgyzstan are open; however, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that there are restrictions in place for heavy trucks. In particular, on the Toо-Ashuu and Ala-Bel passes, located on the Bishkek-Osh highway, temporary restrictions are still in effect. Snowfall continues, and road services are engaged in clearing and treating the roads with inert materials.

18.12.2025, 10:11
Banknotes

NBKR: Demand for Three-Year Government Bonds Prevails in the Securities Market

- According to the NBKR report on monetary policy for the third quarter of 2025, bonds of all maturities were presented in the government securities market of the Kyrgyz Republic, except for 20-year bonds. The greatest appeal for investors was found in the three-year government treasury bonds (GKO). The short-term segment of the market also featured GKVs with a maturity of 12 months.

18.12.2025, 07:30
Industry

The EEC studied projects for the establishment of industrial production in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan.

- During the meeting of the EEC board, an overview of industrial production projects being implemented in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan was presented. This document serves as a practical tool that contains data on industrial initiatives and investment volumes in key sectors such as aviation, automotive, shipbuilding, agriculture, railway and energy engineering, as well as radio electronics and others.

17.12.2025, 14:50
Incidents / Tokmok

Too-Ashuu: Temporary Restrictions Introduced for Heavy Trucks

From 13:00 on December 17, 2025, temporary restrictions on the movement of heavy trucks will be introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway (near the Sosnovka post). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. It is specified that the road maintenance enterprise No. 9 is conducting work on road clearing and laying inert materials.

17.12.2025, 13:38
Credit Agreement Signed for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project
Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet period

Credit Agreement Signed for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project

At the signing ceremony of the loan agreement concerning the construction of the "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" railway, Bakyt Torobayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, was present. This information was published on the official website of the Government of Kyrgyzstan.

17.12.2025, 12:45
The epic "Manas" was presented at an international conference in India
Culture / Exclusive

The epic "Manas" was presented at an international conference in India

On December 16, an international scientific conference titled "The World is One Family" took place in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as reported by the National Academy "Manas." Experts present at the event included Gulzat Maichinova, PhD and head of the Communications and International Relations Center of the National Academy "Manas," and Dastan Chynybek uulu, head of the "Aykol" studio. In her presentation on "Manas and Mahabharata: The Cultural

17.12.2025, 11:39