Today, December 24, international flights have resumed at Manas International Airport, which were previously not accepted due to fog. This information was provided by Kaktus.media citing the JSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Currently, visibility on the runway of "Manas" is 3 kilometers, and at Osh Airport, it is over 2 kilometers.
- This became known from a press release by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, which reports that by 2025, the gross volume of agricultural products will reach 437 billion soms, which is 102% more compared to 2024. According to the ministry, the volume of products in the processing industry amounted to 95 billion 230 million soms, which is 15 billion 31 million soms more than last year. This has allowed the country to fully provide itself in six
In Nookat, a man has been convicted of killing his fellow villager as a result of a conflict. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison. According to the information from the Nookat district prosecutor's office, during the first nine months of 2025, 7 criminal cases related to particularly serious crimes were registered, which is one case less than in the same period last year, when there were 8 such cases. All investigations have been completed, and the materials have been submitted to the
- The State Customs Service has published a list of five products whose import into Kyrgyzstan increases in the run-up to the New Year holidays. Among these products are artificial Christmas trees, Christmas ornaments, and garlands. From November to December 18, approximately 46 tons of such items were imported into the country.
In the city of Osh, plans are underway to free the territory around the Makarenko School from illegal constructions. According to local municipality information, on December 24, Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev visited secondary school No. 6 and instructed the relevant services to return the land plots that were unlawfully transferred to private ownership back to municipal property.
During his speech at the Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump announced plans to create a new class of battleships that will bear his name. According to him, this program aims to build at least two new combat ships that will become the largest in the history of shipbuilding.
The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council has decided to implement the Concept for the Development of Tourism within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. This document outlines key directions for the tourism industry and proposes measures aimed at deepening economic cooperation, as well as increasing mutual tourist trips between the countries of the Union, as reported in the press release of the EAEU. As part of the Concept, it is planned to develop joint tourism products, create new
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, local authorities held congratulations in honor of Energy Day, celebrated on December 22. The event was dedicated to veterans working in the energy and hydropower construction sectors. Municipality representatives visited veterans at home, inquiring about their health and emphasizing their significant contribution to the development of the energy sector. In recognition of their merits, commemorative gifts were presented, and words of gratitude were
In the collective farm Sın-Tash, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chuy region (currently this is the rural district of Sın-Tash), the cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev visited, who was among the first five people to fly into space. This information was provided by the head of library No. 16 in the village of Telman of the rural district of Sın-Tash, Kalyman Almanbetova.
In the Kara-Kulja district, in the Alaykuu valley, a fine was imposed on a driver who was operating a vehicle equipped with summer tires. This was reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. It became known that Colonel of Police Melis Idirisov, head of the Kara-Kulja district internal affairs department, reminded motorists of the importance of adhering to traffic rules in this area. He also conducted an inspection of the road surface condition in hard-to-reach
As part of the program operating from 2020 to 2025, the government has provided guarantees for 18 economic entities totaling 30.8 billion soms. This was announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, 9.5 billion soms in interest-free loans were issued to small and medium-sized enterprises through 12 banks, which allowed attracting 11,860 borrowers.
As of today, corrupt schemes still continue to operate in some ministries. This was stated on December 23 by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Tashiev participated in the opening of the SCNS recreation area "Kyzyl-Beles", located in the Tash-Moynok rural district of the Alamudun region in the Chui province.
At least three major Japanese retailers have introduced restrictions on order acceptance. For example, the Sycom store has temporarily suspended PC orders for several days and warned of possible delivery delays. The TSUKUMO chain has completely ceased accepting orders for computers under its own brands G-Gear and eX.computer until the end of the current year. Mouse Computers has taken even stricter measures: from December 23 to January 4, 2026, all sales of PCs under the brands NEXTGEAR, G
In Tokmok, on the territory of the city’s youth sports school, the open city judo cup for boys took place on December 6-7, as reported by the city administration. The competition gathered 268 participants who demonstrated a high level of preparation, strength of spirit, and a desire for victory.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Balykchy, there is a pressing need for a major renovation of the maternity, gynecological, and pediatric departments located on the second floor of the primary healthcare center. The total cost of the work will amount to 9,951,683 soms. The Balykchy city administration has already submitted an application for funding through equity (incentive) grants.
According to media reports, Amir Kasenov was detained in Astana. The General Director of the agency, Aset Mataev, reported on his Telegram channel that Kasenov was summoned for investigative actions at the Esil District Police Department, after which he was placed under arrest.
In the Tyup district, in the rural municipality of Balbay, a transfer of 9 service tricycles took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was attended by the deputy head of the Tyup district state administration, as well as the heads of the villages and the head of the Balbay rural municipality.
Nazar Kyrgyzbaev has become the first Kyrgyzstani to be awarded a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) who has been admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This event was announced by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. On December 17, MIT published the list of applicants accepted in the early action round for the 2026 academic year, and Nazar was among those admitted.
Today, December 24, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan announced that traffic on the passes and highways of the country has resumed. The road maintenance services (DMP) continue their work to clear the roads and add inert materials, ensuring safe movement.
During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced plans to construct 36 new educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. As noted by Kasymaliev, 20 schools will be built in the capital city of Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that the volume of foreign direct investment worldwide has decreased by 11%. Nevertheless, according to him, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating positive dynamics, and in 2024, the growth of foreign direct investment has already exceeded 1 billion soms, which is a 22% increase compared to the previous period. “In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of investments reached 885 million dollars, which corresponds to an
In the Ala-Archa Natural Park, located in the Alamedin district, an incident occurred involving a tourist from Malaysia, N. Sh. During her descent from the mountains, she sustained a leg injury, after which the woman sought help, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Five rescuers were dispatched to the scene, who provided first aid to the injured woman. Later, she was transported to City Hospital No. 4 in Bishkek, where her condition stabilized and she was
The chief pharmacist-pharmacologist of the Talas Regional Hospital, Almazbek Kutmanaliev, passed away on December 22. He was born on January 25, 1964, in Przhevalsk. In 1981, he graduated from the Nurzhanov Secondary School in the village of Zhon-Aryk, and from 1982 to 1984, he served in the ranks of the Soviet Army. In 1984, he enrolled in the pharmaceutical faculty of the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, which he completed in 1989, obtaining a diploma as a pharmacist.
In the Osh region, 4 cases of fires were recorded within 24 hours, according to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's data, in the Alay district, on the 80th kilometer of the Osh–Sary-Tash–Irkeshtam highway, approximately 20% of the cargo was damaged as a result of a fire in a cargo vehicle.
The Republican Center for Health Promotion reminds about important aspects regarding the "Safe New Year's Table." Specialists strongly advise following the recommendations provided to avoid health problems and prevent cases of food poisoning during the holiday. Here are some useful tips from doctors:
According to the investigation, after the divorce between 45-year-old U.B. and 47-year-old U.J., a conflict arose during which the suspect shot his ex-wife with a traumatic pistol MР-79. The woman died from her injuries. After the incident, a "Intercept" plan was implemented to search for the suspect. During the operation, law enforcement confirmed that the man, who previously worked in the Bishkek Road Traffic Safety Department, was detained.
According to Erlikay, the plane took off from Ankara at 20:10, and contact was lost at 20:52 while it was heading towards Tripoli. The wreckage of the aircraft was found by the gendarmerie two kilometers south of the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. The minister also reported that a request for an emergency landing in the area was received before contact was lost with the plane. There were five passengers on board, including the chief of staff.
The company "Gazprom" plans to significantly increase the volumes of natural gas supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. According to forecasts by analysts from the Economic Forecasting Center of Gazprombank, by 2030, the volumes may reach 19-20 billion cubic meters per year, which is also confirmed by industry sources, according to information from oilcapital.ru. The largest increase is expected in Uzbekistan, where gas consumption may rise from 3 billion cubic meters to
There were seven people on board the plane that crashed in Ankara, including the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Muhammad Ali al-Haddad. This was reported by Burhanettin Duran, head of the Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidential Administration. According to Abdelhamid Dbeibeh, head of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Muhammad al-Haddad and his team died as a result of the incident when the plane, which took off from Ankara, soon disappeared from
At a press conference on December 23, Trump confirmed that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been invited to participate in the G20 summit, which will take place in Miami. This statement was made following his phone conversations with the presidents of these countries, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by DW. Trump noted that next year the U.S. will host the G20 summit and expressed hope for both leaders' participation in this significant event. He characterized
The clinic described Durov as a person with "high genetic compatibility" and also mentioned that he is willing to cover the costs of in vitro fertilization for women no older than 37 who wish to use his sperm. A former doctor at the clinic noted that all the patients looked attractive, were well-educated, and in excellent health: "They were looking for a father for their child, and many of them considered Durov a suitable candidate." Durov, who is currently 41 years old,
The tragedy occurred in the capital of Kyrgyzstan In Bishkek, a former police officer became the perpetrator of a tragedy, killing his ex-wife the day after their divorce. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital.
According to experts, the emergence of pills for the treatment of obesity could significantly expand the market for these therapies, improving their accessibility and reducing financial costs, as reported by Euronews. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the tablet version of Wegovy, one of the leading weight loss drugs, making it the first daily oral medication for the treatment of obesity.
Deputy Meder Chotonov, representing district No. 16, faced difficulty pronouncing the phrase "Cabinet of Ministers" during a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23. The agenda included draft laws related to the republican budget. When he was about to address the Cabinet members, his speech became tangled: "Hello, esteemed committee, cabinet, minister cabinet, prime... government. Esteemed government," he said, smiling at his slip of the
Askarbek Akbutaev, living in the village of Alekseevka in the Jayil district of the Chui region, is the keeper of unique relics passed down to him from his parents. A master of folk crafts, he has also participated in exhibitions in the United States. Akbutaev was born in 1970 in the Murghab district of Tajikistan. His wife, Taasilkhan Dyikanbaeva, was born in the same district in 1981. The couple has seven children — the oldest is 22 years old, and the youngest is only 2.5 years old.
Illustrative photo According to Shykmatov, the proposed bill includes conditions that will allow jewelers to take advantage of benefits unavailable in other countries. For example, there are plans to enable the purchase of gold on the London exchange with a 2% discount off the market price and a payment deferral of up to 180 days. The tax rate for the jewelry industry will be only 0.25% of turnover. Moreover, he emphasized that the implementation of these measures could contribute to the
At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almambet Shykmamatov, the chairman of the State Tax Service, spoke about the challenges faced by the light industry. He responded to a question from Deputy Jumabek Salymbekov, clarifying that some issues are beyond the control of the tax service. Shykmamatov noted that the industry is indeed experiencing difficulties, particularly due to increased border control by Russia.
A tragic incident occurred in Bishkek: a former police officer has become a suspect in a murder. This information was officially confirmed by the employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. According to law enforcement sources, on December 23, 2025, at approximately 21:00, a report was received by the "102" service of the Bishkek City Internal Affairs Department about an incident: in an apartment on Bokonbaeva Street, a former husband shot his wife.
On the banks of the Jetі-Ögüz River, measures have been taken to cull wild dogs and jackals. This was reported by Urmat Dokoев, the head of the village council of the Jetі-Ögüz rural district. According to him, there has been an increase in the number of jackals, which have begun to approach populated areas, causing concern among local residents. "In connection with this situation, preventive measures against wild jackals and stray dogs, which pose a threat to livestock, have been
At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the chairman of the State Tax Service, Almambet Shykmamatov, answered a question from deputy Jumabek Salymbekov regarding issues in the light industry. He noted that there are indeed challenges in this sector, but many of them are not dependent on the work of the tax service. In particular, he mentioned the increasing control at the border from Russia. Shykmamatov emphasized: "There are circumstances that
Trump added that the United States is looking forward to the opportunity to hold the G20 summit and is confident in the significance of this event for international cooperation.
The press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, announced that in 2026, prices for domestic air travel will be set below market rates, made possible by the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov. The difference between the market price of tickets and the new tariffs will be financed from the Stabilization Fund, which will help avoid sharp price increases for tickets in the last hours before departure, as has happened in the past.
Representatives of the government and the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic announced plans to increase pensions in 2026 during a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, responding to inquiries from deputies regarding the low level of pension payments. According to Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, pensions were indexed by 7% in 2025, and measures for further increases in 2026 are currently being discussed.
The Party of European Socialists (PES), which includes socialist, social-democratic, labor, and democratic parties from EU countries, the UK, and Norway, has expressed serious concern regarding the situation of opposition figures in Kyrgyzstan. In its statement, PES emphasizes that politically motivated criminal cases, particularly surrounding Temirlan Sultanbekov, threaten the foundations of democratic freedoms and the principles of the rule of law. The party highlighted that such actions
According to the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, the detained individuals M.A. and S.U. were the main figures in organizing a corruption scheme related to the receipt and transfer of funds from businessmen. Both detainees have been placed in the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. Investigative actions are currently ongoing to identify and hold accountable other individuals involved in this case.
Shykmamatov also added that the Russian side is strengthening control at the border, which exacerbates the situation. This issue is under the close attention of the country's president. Although it is currently impossible to disclose all the details, he expressed confidence that the situation will be resolved positively. According to the chairman of the Tax Service, the current problems are being addressed comprehensively.
“Organized crime groups have been eliminated in Kyrgyzstan” Kamchybek Tashiev, speaking at the opening of the State National Security Committee's recreation center "Kyzyl-Beles," announced that from January 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies will stop conducting unwarranted inspections of entrepreneurs.
The incident became known due to the spread of a video on social media, which captured a traffic accident involving law enforcement officers. As a result of an internal investigation, it was established that at the time of the accident both officers were in a state of alcohol intoxication, which is a serious violation of both service norms and legislation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan confirmed this information.