In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of 160 BRDs and water supply for 600 villages is planned.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry received about 500 requests from citizens, as reported by Minister Bakyt Torobaev in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to him, this year there has been a 60% decrease in inquiries regarding the provision of clean drinking water and the construction of reservoirs. The minister emphasized that all requests voiced at the IV People's Kurultai are reflected in their work plan. This includes projects for the

Smog in Bishkek. How to Address the Problem with Alternative Solutions? Video

The smog in Bishkek is one of the main problems, particularly acute during the winter period. In mid-December, the wind was able to disperse the polluted air of the capital. Factors Contributing to SmogAccording to a study by the Asian Development Bank titled "Combating Air Pollution in Bishkek," the primary cause of air pollution is the use of coal for heating.

Life in the Regions: In Search of Stars in At-Bashy — How Shaarbubu Kaldybay Kyzy Inspires Students in Astronomy

Shaarbubu [Shaarbübü] Kaldybay kyzy has been teaching physics at Oi-Tersken secondary school in the village of Acha-Kayindy in the At-Bashinsky district of Naryn region for 13 years. In addition, she leads an astronomy club that is very popular among students. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared her experience and passion for astronomy. "In 2013, I graduated from Naryn State University and started working at Oi-Tersken school. I received my secondary education

Representative of the Talas Region: Most of the issues raised at the previous Kurultai have been resolved

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas region, Ermat Jumayev, stated in a recent interview with the "Kabar" agency that most of the issues raised at previous People's Kurultays have already been resolved, and certain works have been completed. He noted that the delegates representing Talas primarily raised topics that require funding from the state budget.

The Osh Drama Theater presented the play "Kurmanjan" in the city of Kokand, Uzbekistan. Photo

On December 25, the Osh National Drama Theater named after Sultan Ibraimov held a tour in Kokand, a historic city in Uzbekistan, where it presented its new performance "Kurmanjan." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the theater troupe, under the direction of artistic director Ulanmyrza Karypbaev, performed on the stage of the Kokand City Musical and Dramatic Theater.

Sadyr Japarov stated that 71 delegates of the Kurultai lied to him about the voting in the elections.

During the discussion at the Kurultai, the president also expressed disappointment that citizens are not showing enough activity in elections. He emphasized that this is an important moment for democracy in the country. Japarov urged the delegates to pay attention to this issue, noting that such facts undermine trust in the electoral process.

A schoolboy has died in Karakol

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Karakol, a 9th-grade student from one of the local schools committed suicide, according to sources. According to statements from residents, the incident occurred early in the morning on December 25.

In the Chuy Region, a temporary restriction has been imposed on the movement of heavy trucks at the Sosnovsky checkpoint.

Employees of the Road Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, together with workers from DEP-9, are carrying out necessary work on-site, including road filling and monitoring compliance with the introduced restrictions. Heavy vehicle drivers are being provided with explanations about safe driving rules in adverse weather conditions. Simultaneously, similar work is being conducted with other drivers to prevent road traffic accidents and ensure

A Member of the Board of Directors Changed at "Eldik Bank"

Changes have occurred in the board of directors of OJSC "Eldik Bank," which now includes a new member. According to the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, Marat Kalmuratoevich Sadiev has been elected to the board of directors. However, information about his share in the authorized capital of the issuer was not provided.

The Housing Committee reviewed the project for the construction of an overhead power line between the substations "Kemin" and "Balıkçı"

During an extraordinary meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction, a Credit Agreement for the construction of a 500 kV overhead power line between the substations 'Kemin' and 'Balakchy' was reviewed and approved. The agreement is concluded between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as well as a Grant Agreement covering the same project, signed between the Kyrgyz

Murder of a Wife by a Former Police Officer. The GKNB Will Evaluate the Inaction of Third Parties

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) reported that in connection with the murder of a woman committed by her husband, who previously worked in the police, an assessment will be conducted not only of the actions of the accused but also of the inaction of other individuals who may have contributed to the commission of this crime. According to the agency, new facts have emerged during the investigation. In particular, it became known that there was a temporary

A Kyrgyzstani accused of large-scale fraud extradited from Vietnam to Bishkek

A citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic suspected of large-scale fraud has been extradited to Bishkek. This information was provided by the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. According to the prosecutor's office, thanks to active cooperation with the Vietnamese authorities, Kyrgyz citizen T. A. was brought to Bishkek under the protection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Central Bureau of Interpol. He is accused of causing damage to victims amounting to 16.4

Sadyr Japarov spoke about the schedule for repaying Kyrgyzstan's external debt

Interview with a Chekist to the Core

In an interview with NOMAD TV, Tokon Mamytov, who previously held the position of Deputy Head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and headed the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, noted that the events in Batken in 1999–2000 were a consequence of complex processes triggered by the collapse of the Soviet Union. He emphasized that the loss of an ideological foundation and the unpreparedness of state borders for new conditions played a significant role in the emergence of conflicts.

Achievements of the Ministry of Education. Over 4 million educational and methodological complexes released in 2025

In 2025, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a significant increase in the volume of printed educational and methodological complexes, which reached record levels. For the printing of textbooks this year, 856,548,703 soms were allocated from the state budget. According to the data from the last eight years, a total of 3,742,461 textbooks were published, while in 2025, 4,085,450 educational and methodological complexes were printed, which is 9.1% higher than

Ambassador of Azerbaijan: Baku and Bishkek are Activating Contacts at All Levels

Latif Gandiyev, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kyrgyzstan, shared in an exclusive interview with vb.kg about significant events of 2025, which, according to him, became one of the most successful years in the history of Azerbaijani-Kyrgyz relations, as well as plans for 2026.

In Batken, a drunk driver was fined and stripped of their license.

In Batken, traffic police stopped a "Hyundai Porter" vehicle for inspection. Upon examination, it was found that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, and his front side windows were illegally tinted.

China Successfully Launched a Group of Internet Satellites into Orbit

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) reported that it successfully launched a group of low-orbit internet satellites on Friday. The Long March 8A rocket lifted off at 07:26 from the Wenchang Space Launch Site located on Hainan Island. CASC noted that the launch went smoothly and was the 620th in the Long March series of launch vehicles.

A resident of Balakchy is suspected of spreading extremist materials on social media.

On November 6, 2025, employees of the department for countering extremism and illegal migration of the Ak-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs discovered an account on social media linked to the dissemination of extremist materials. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency's information, on December 20, during the operational and preventive operation "Arsenal," the identity of the suspect was established, who

On behalf of the GKNB employees, New Year gifts and one million soms were presented to the boarding school in Bishkek.

On this day, the head of the State Committee for National Security familiarized himself with the renovation of the boarding school, where a major overhaul of the assembly and sports halls has recently been completed, as reported by the press service of the GKNB KR. During the visit, he was shown the renovated premises.

At Issyk-Kul, relatives illegally registered property in the name of an orphaned child

Justice has been restored in the Issyk-Kul region regarding an orphan child who lost their inheritance due to the illegal registration of property by relatives. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, the Ak-Suu district prosecutor's office conducted an investigation and uncovered facts of unlawful registration of property rights by third parties who used invalid contracts.

In the Chui Region, the police conducted a raid "Extremist"

As part of the raid, the employees of the Special Purpose Anti-Extremism Unit also held meetings and discussions with local residents, during which they explained the legal consequences of participating in the activities of extremist organizations. As a result of these activities, it was established that citizens J.A. (born in 1970), K.Z. (born in 1972), and G.Y. (born in 1967) publicly renounced support for extremist ideology after receiving the relevant explanations.

The first day of the People's Kurultai took place in Bishkek. Lots of photos

The IV People's Kurultai has started in Bishkek, attended by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The first day of the meeting took place on December 26.

Sadyr Japarov: A separate queue will be provided in the State Information Center for labor migrants and people with disabilities.

A resident of Chon-Alai lost his home overnight

As a result of the fire, the house of Abdilmazhit Moldobaev, who lives in the village of Zhekendi in the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region, was completely burned down. This information was confirmed by his older brother, Bakir Moldobaev.

How the $100 Billion "Dream City" Forest City in Malaysia Turned into a "Ghost Town"

The Launch of a Grand Idea In 2014, the Chinese company Country Garden, one of China's leading development firms, announced the launch of the Forest City project in the Malaysian state of Johor. Valued at $100 billion, this megaproject was envisioned as a futuristic city on four artificial islands in the Johor Strait, near Singapore. Covering an area of 30 square kilometers and featuring high-rise buildings up to 35 stories, it promised "smart" construction, eco-friendly

Tokon Mamytov: James Bond is Not My Hero

Tokon Mamytov, who previously held the position of Deputy Head of the State Committee for National Security and Chairman of the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, stated in an interview with NOMAD TV that the events in Batken in 1999-2000 were the result of deeper processes related to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the loss of ideology, and the unpreparedness of borders for new conditions.

The GKNB donated 1 million soms and gifts to the special school for the hearing impaired.

On December 26, 2025, in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the Chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school for hearing-impaired children in Bishkek. This event became possible after the completion of major repairs to the assembly and sports halls of the educational institution. During his visit, Tashiev familiarized himself with the updated conditions for studying, emphasizing the importance of the work done to create a safe and comfortable environment for students.

The president cited a personal experience to explain the necessity of 12 years of education.

At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov responded to the proposal of delegate Estebes Mamatov to abolish 12 years of schooling. Mamatov is concerned that sometimes up to 50 students are taught in a class. The president noted that this situation is not a result of education reform, but is related to active migration both within the country and beyond its borders. The problem is most acute in Bishkek, Osh, and Manas. Japarov also emphasized that parents strive to send their

Zhapаров proposed to require citizens to participate in the elections of the Jogorku Kenesh

According to the president, the low voter turnout in the parliamentary elections remains one of the most pressing issues. He noted that changes in electoral legislation over the past few years, the absence of administrative pressure, and the lack of involvement of doctors and teachers in campaigning did not lead to the expected results.

"If 2% of the taxes from the 'Solton-Sary' mine are being embezzled, then speak openly," the president addressed the residents of Naryn.

On December 26, during the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov responded to a question from a delegate from the Naryn region regarding the distribution of income from the Solton-Sary gold deposit. The delegate proposed to allocate 2% of the taxes paid by companies involved in the development of the deposit to the local budget.

A sports complex was built in the village of Ken-Aral for 59 million soms

In the village of Ken-Aral, the opening of a new sports complex took place. This facility, located in the Birimdik rural district of the Bakai-Ata region, was built using funds from the republican budget. Construction work began in 2023.

The President explained why it is impossible to return Jeruy and revealed corruption schemes at Kumtor.

- On December 26, at the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov commented on the proposal from a delegate from Bishkek regarding the return of the Jeruy gold deposit. The head of state noted that the process of returning Jeruy cannot be similar to what happened with Kumtor and explained his position.

In Jalal-Abad, over 1000 police officers have switched to an enhanced service mode.

In connection with the upcoming New Year holidays, more than 1,000 police officers and staff from the Road Traffic Safety Department (UTSD) in the Jalal-Abad region have switched to an enhanced work mode. According to information from the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, raids are being conducted in the area starting from December 23, with the aim of ensuring public safety. "In the first three days, 1,289 violations of traffic rules were recorded. Of these, 301 cases were for

Violations of the Law Identified in the Fish Farms of Tash-Kumyr

During the inspection, it was found that some fishing enterprises had illegally seized land plots and used them for purposes other than intended, which contradicts the established requirements for land categories. These facts became the basis for transferring the materials to law enforcement agencies for further consideration. The aim of the conducted activities is to ensure the legal use of land and water resources, as well as to prevent similar violations in the future.

Sadyr Japarov: "Pre-trial detention is not a resort"

During the People's Kurultai, Aysalkyn Karabaeva, representing Osh, expressed concern about the conditions in which prisoners are held in pre-trial detention centers. She noted that the use of electric stoves for cooking in detention centers is prohibited, which causes dissatisfaction among the detainees.

Irina Grishechkina: Bishkek Lacks Kindergartens, Schools, and Hospitals

The public hearings in Bishkek have concluded, where the main parameters of the new General Plan for the city's development until 2050 were discussed. This project sparked active discussion among residents.

The 14th meeting of the Council for Trade Facilitation took place in Bishkek.

The 14th meeting of the Council for Simplifying Trade Procedures (CSTP) was held in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event gathered representatives from government structures, the business community, and international partners involved in development.

Dreams Come True. A Schoolboy from Jalal-Abad Region was Admitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Received Gifts

In the run-up to the New Year holidays, a touching event occurred related to the dream of a young man aspiring to become a police officer. Ariet Zholborsov, a fifth-grader from the village of Taigara, wrote a letter to the leadership of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, sharing his desire to serve in the law enforcement agencies of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, this letter was noticed. The head of the Jalal-Abad

The police of Dushanbe held singer Firuza Khafizova accountable for disrespecting the national currency.

During the investigation, it was revealed that the incident occurred on December 20 at the "Millennium" restaurant, where the singer performed at the invitation of the establishment's representative, Sadriddin Nabiev. During her concert, some guests, including Saididdin Sainuroddin and Sabokhat Islamova, began throwing money in her direction, which is a violation of the law and a display of disrespect for the country's currency. Firuza Khafizova, continuing her performance,

20 Tons of Fat from China Not Allowed into Kyrgyzstan

IV People's Kurultai has concluded its work

The IV People's Kurultai has concluded. As a result of the Kurultai's work, a resolution was adopted.

In Kyrgyzstan, over 140,000 copies of mathematics textbooks have been published

In the Kyrgyz Republic, 144,965 copies of mathematics textbooks have been published, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the country. The new print run was accepted by representatives of the ministry on December 25, 2025, at the OJSC "Uchkun" printing house. Currently, the educational materials are being prepared for shipment to schools and other educational institutions.

Attention! Part of Ch.Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek will be temporarily closed

Due to construction work, traffic on the mentioned section will be temporarily restricted to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors to the capital. Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance and pay attention to road signs and temporary indicators.

In the city of Gulcha, information is being verified regarding the beating of a 2.5-year-old child by a caregiver.

In Gulcha, serious accusations have arisen against a kindergarten teacher who allegedly used physical force against a 2.5-year-old child. According to information received from the complainants, the incident took place at kindergarten No. 4, located in the Alai district, where the teacher allegedly applied physical force to the children.

A delegate from Ak-Tala raised the issue of the shortage of plots for young families

During the IV People's Kurultai, a delegate from the Ak-Talinsky district addressed the participants, highlighting the pressing issues faced by local residents. He reported that this year the repair of the Naryn-Bayotov road has begun.

President: The number of citizens on hemodialysis has increased to 4,000

At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov noted that when he took office, the number of citizens in need of hemodialysis was only 2 thousand. He emphasized that at that time, patients were forced to pay half the cost of the procedure out of their own pockets.

President on the construction of BSR and BDR: All facilities can be completed in 4–5 years

- At the IV People's Kurultai on December 26, Sadyr Japarov answered a question from a delegate from the Aravan district about the construction of BSR and BDR. The head of state reported that in the last 2–3 years, tasks have been set that have led to the construction of 106 BSR and BDR across the country. "We have created a map and identified where new facilities need to be built," he noted.