- According to the agency, from January to September 2025, the republic imported 1,100 tons of cattle fat, amounting to over $795 thousand. This is a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the import volume reached 415 tons for a total of $332 thousand. The main exporting countries of cattle, sheep, and goat fat to Kyrgyzstan:
On the morning of December 12, a solar prominence of significant size detached from the star. This was reported by specialists from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory at the Institute of Space Research and the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to the scientists, the process of solar plasma separation lasted about a day and began around noon the day before. Astronomers noted that it took approximately 24 hours to "untangle" the complex
- In its November monetary policy report, the National Bank of Kazakhstan presented an analysis of the state's participation in international value chains. According to the central bank's data, there is a high degree of dependence on imports in certain sectors of the manufacturing industry, especially in those that require complex technologies and components.
- The Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Republics of Khakassia and Tuva reports that in the course of 11 months in 2025, Khakassia exported 24,036 cubic meters of coniferous wood, which is 2.4% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024. The largest share of the exports was 22,200 cubic meters (92.2%), which were sent to Tajikistan. The remaining wood was directed to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, China, and Mongolia.
- From January to September 2025, the volume of raw milk production in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 1 million 461 thousand 27.4 tons, according to statistics. The largest contribution to this volume came from the Chuy region, where 372 thousand 741.3 tons were produced, accounting for about 25.5% of the total volume in the country. It is followed by the Jalal-Abad region with 314 thousand 975.9 tons (21.6%) and the Osh region with 277 thousand 606.2 tons (19%). Together, these three regions
- In the third quarter of 2025, a decrease in the average daily volume of excess liquidity was noted in the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan compared to the second quarter. These changes are largely due to the actions of the monetary sector, which affected short-term interest rates and the behavior of participants in the money market.
On December 12, a ceremony was held in the Croatian city of Rijeka to open the consular office of the Honorary Consul of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KR. The new office, located at Vukovarska 10a, will focus on strengthening bilateral ties, developing trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian relations, as well as providing consular services to citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
In the Panfilov District of the Chui Region, the Day of National Literature was celebrated on December 12, where the poet Alykul Osmonov was remembered. The event took place in his native village of Kaptal-Aryk, at the state memorial complex-museum named after Alykul Osmonov.
- In the third quarter of 2025, the interbank repo market in Kyrgyzstan saw an increase in interest rates: the weighted average rate rose from 4.19% in July to 4.52% in September. This trend was influenced by both the increase in the National Bank's key rate and a significant extension of the average maturity of transactions, which increased from 9 days in the second quarter to 22 days during the period under review.
- On December 7, 2025, at the "Isilkul" checkpoint on the border between Russia and Kazakhstan, officials from the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Omsk region prevented the import of a batch of broiler chicken fillet weighing 21 tons, produced in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the agency. It is known that the cargo was being transported in transit from Bishkek to the Belgorod region of Russia. However, during the inspection of the veterinary certificate, it was found that the document lacked
- According to statistical information, the volume of livestock and poultry production for slaughter (in live weight) in the Kyrgyz Republic for January-September 2025 amounted to 327 thousand 66.1 tons. Chui region ranked first in production volume, totaling 71,663.1 tons, which corresponds to approximately 21.9% of the total figure for the country. Following is the Osh region with 62,823.8 tons (19.2%), and the Jalal-Abad region takes third place, producing 54,618 tons (16.7%). These three
- In the third quarter of 2025, the money market saw a positive trend in short-term interest rates, except for the yield on 12-month government treasury bills (GKB). These findings are presented in the NBKR report on monetary policy for the specified period. After the change in the discount rate, there was an adjustment in short-term rates in the interbank market in accordance with the regulator's decisions, which contributed to maintaining moderately tight monetary policy conditions.
In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes in personnel occurred last week. The head of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and his deputy have been dismissed Azmat Yusupov and Ruslan Musaev have lost their positions as chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations.
On December 12, an event was held in the Moscow district of the Chui region to celebrate National Literature Day. As part of the event, the birthday of the writer Chyngyz Aitmatov was celebrated, and an exhibition of paintings and folk crafts inspired by the main ideas of his works was organized.
Changes to the Program for the Development of Interstate Standards for the Technical Regulation "On the Safety of Packaging" have been made by the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission. New provisions have been added to the revised program concerning the creation of five new interstate standards. One of these standards will be based on the international standard ISO, while the other four will be developed taking into account the national standards of Belarus.
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan reduced the volume of seed imports for planting by 38%. During these months, the country imported 662 tons of seeds, amounting to over $6 million. This also represents a decrease of 32% compared to the same period in 2024, when 1,000 tons of seeds worth $10 million were imported. The main exporting countries of seeds to Kyrgyzstan in 2025 include:
- According to the latest data, rapeseed production in Kazakhstan is expected to increase by 74.8% in the 2025/26 season. These figures were released in December by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The estimated harvest volume of this oilseed crop will be around 500 thousand tons, significantly exceeding the approximately 290 thousand tons harvested in the previous year.
At the event dedicated to the opening of the renovated building of the cotton-growing station of the Institute of Agriculture in the village of Bolshevik, Kara-Suu district, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the key achievements of the agro-industrial complex for the year 2025. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency's data, in the first 10 months of
- During the meeting, held as part of the events scheduled for December 11, 2025, negotiations took place with Botyri Innobidinov, Deputy Head of the Andijan Territorial Administration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economics. The negotiations were constructive and covered issues of trade turnover between the regions, as well as the prospects for further cooperation and the possibility of its expansion. The participants noted
On December 12, a traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek-Kara-Balta highway. According to eyewitness accounts, 3-4 vehicles were involved in the accident, and preliminary information indicates that there are casualties.
- According to statistical data, the production volume of bakery products and pastries from January to October 2025 amounted to 12 billion 266.7 million soms. This is 42.9% higher compared to the same period in 2024, when the volume was 8 billion 564.2 million soms.
The anniversary of the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev took place in Bishkek, gathering many distinguished guests. According to the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, among those present were the Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev, his First Deputy Soyuzbek Nadyrbek, as well as many figures from the arts.
Today, a meeting took place in the city of Osh, aimed at deepening cultural interaction between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, as reported by the press service of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Osh region. According to the agency, Amanakan Kenjebayev, the president's representative in the Osh region, along with the city mayor Jengishbek Toktorbaev, held a meeting with a delegation from Uzbekistan, headed by the Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov. The event took
- On December 12, a ceremony took place in the Kadamjai region, where a time capsule was laid at the main water intake facility of the Mukhtar Nurgaziev main canal, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This event symbolized the beginning of the modernization of the irrigation infrastructure in Shahimardan.
On December 12, Osh welcomed a delegation headed by the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov. At the "Dostuk - road" checkpoint, they were greeted by the first deputy representative of the president in the Osh region, Iliyas Tashbaev, the vice-mayor Sonunbek Junusbaev, and representatives of various organizations.
Additional doctors for children have been recruited The Ministry of Health reported the need to deploy additional beds in Bishkek due to the increase in cases of ARVI and seasonal flu.
A monument to Alisher Navoi was unveiled in Osh on December 12. The monument was installed on a street named after the great poet. Among those present at the event were the mayor of the city, Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of culture, information, sports, and youth policy, Askarali Madaminov, the presidential representative in the Osh region, Amankan Kenjebayev, the minister of culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, and other high-ranking guests.
- Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, accompanied by representatives from his ministry, the Bishkek city administration, the Antimonopoly Service, and Kyrgyz Agroholding, conducted a price monitoring of meat at the Osh market. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the inspections, the inspectors assessed the quality of the meat, compliance with safety standards and pricing policies, as
According to information from the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Chuvash Republic and the Ulyanovsk region, as of December 10, 2025, since the beginning of the current year, the region has exported 10.1 thousand tons of grains and their processed products. This was reported by the agency. All shipped volumes of products underwent mandatory veterinary and phytosanitary control.
In the Issyk-Kul region, there is a small village called Zeleny Gai, which became part of the Jetiy-Oguz rural district as a result of administrative-territorial reform. This village once played an important role in supplying the "Jetiy-Oguz" resort, attracting vacationers not only from various corners of Kyrgyzstan but also from other republics of the former Soviet Union. During Soviet times, Zeleny Gai remained in the shadow of the more famous Jetiy-Oguz, which became renowned as
- The joint-stock company "Kyrgyz Komur" has 21 licenses for coal development at its disposal. This was reported by the company's deputy director Rustambek Sadyraliev on the air of a radio station. According to the information provided by the management, the company has already begun extraction and production under 7–8 of these licenses.
- The fight against counterfeit certificates confirming the compliance of food products within the EAEU will continue. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Belarus, Alexander Turchin, at a meeting held on December 11. Next year, the launch of a financial support mechanism for joint projects in the agro-industrial complex is expected, which will deepen cooperation among EAEU countries in the field of innovations and agro-technologies.
As part of its cooperation with government structures, OJSC "Kyrgyz Komur" has intensified control over the retail sale of coal and the fight against price inflation. The company's deputy director, Rustambek Sadyraliyev, shared this information during a radio broadcast. Sadyraliyev noted that this initiative encompasses not only the activities of the enterprise but also inter-agency cooperation, including collaboration with the city administration, rural administrations, the
According to the BBC, a new wave of influenza is affecting dozens of countries across all continents, with the main culprit being a new, highly dangerous strain of the virus. Initially, the subvariant of the H3N2 strain was recorded in Australia and New Zealand, followed by cases in Japan and the United Kingdom, and currently, this virus has been registered in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Kazibek Ergeshov, a deputy of Bishkek, called on local authorities to increase the number of buses in the city. At a meeting held on December 10, he expressed concern that residents of the capital, including schoolchildren, are forced to travel on overcrowded public transport. He also noted that some routes do not cover residential areas, citing narrow roads as the reason. "In this case, we can use compact Uzbek buses or involve private companies with good minibuses. There are those
Recent studies have shown that abnormally high temperatures can slow the development of children under the age of five. Children living in extreme heat conditions are less likely to reach key educational milestones, particularly in reading and basic math skills. This is especially true for children from low-income families or those with limited resources. The data from these studies highlight how the consequences of climate change can affect children's learning long before they enter
At Lake Issyk-Kul, white swans winter. The regional police provided a video capturing white swans along the shoreline of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy announced the temporary suspension of Nurbek Talantbek uulu, the director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas." On December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschi in this theater appeared on social media. In connection with this, the ministry decided to create a special commission to investigate the circumstances and conduct an objective assessment of the situation.
The International Forum dedicated to the World Mountain Day, focused on educational cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, was held at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov. According to the press service of KSTU, the main focus of the forum was on issues of sustainable development in the mining industry and tunnel construction. Leading scientists and specialists from both countries participated in the event to exchange knowledge and new technologies.
- On December 8, 2025, the Naryn Regional Office of the National Bank officially revoked license No. 468, issued on September 30, 2004, for the credit union "Adybay-Ata". This decision was the result of a voluntary choice made by the members of the union, which took place on December 4, 2025.
According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, there has been a 2% increase in pasta imports during the first nine months of 2025. From January to September, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,600 tons of pasta products from eight different countries. The total value of this import exceeded 6 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 3,500 tons were imported worth 5.6 million dollars, which also confirms a 2% increase.
- The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry announced plans to open 385 processing enterprises in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry's forecasts, this will increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030.
According to the portal "Gramota.ru," the word of 2025 is "zoomer." In second place is "burnout," and third place goes to "red flag." The shortlist included 12 words, and the voting took place among 469 philologists from 23 organizations representing 20 cities in Russia. "Zoomer" received 42% of the votes, "burnout" — 38%, "red flag" — 37%, and "prompt" — 36% of the votes. The term "zoomer" refers to
- The reconstruction of the Kyzyl-Zhildyz canal in the Naryn region has been completed, reports the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. During the implementation of the project, a section of the canal measuring 2070 meters was updated, and 13,395 m² of concrete covering was laid.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, traffic restrictions have been lifted on the 506-508 kilometers of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road (Tuz-Bel Pass), and passage is now open again. Currently, the road maintenance enterprise (RME) No. 957 continues to clear the road of snow, as well as to widen the roadway and treat the surface with inert materials.
- As part of the fight against speculation, OJSC "Kyrgyz Komur" has intensified control over the export of coal from the Kara-Keche deposit by implementing a tracking system for deliveries through QR codes. This was announced in an interview on the radio by the company's deputy director Rustambek Sadyraliev. As Sadyraliev noted, strict security measures are in place at the Kara-Keche site. "The theft of coal at Kara-Keche is impossible. We have a security service, and
A cargo minibus overturned as a result of a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway. According to eyewitness accounts, this incident occurred on December 11 at around 08:40 on a section of the road located in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district.
- During the auction held on December 9, 2025, it was established that the weighted average yield of the 7-day notes was 5.86%. This data was published on the official website of the regulator. Auction details: