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Sadyr Japarov asked the Parliament to dismiss the auditor of the Accounts Chamber due to some incident

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development approved the early dismissal of Badakhshan Ryskuliev from the position of auditor of the Accounts Chamber on December 23. As reported by the authorized representative of the president in parliament, Almasbek Abytov, Ryskuliev was appointed to his position by the president's quota, which is why Sadyr Japarov requested his release based on the recommendation of the head of the

23.12.2025, 19:30
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Deputy: The cemetery in the city of Uzgen is full, new land is needed

At a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Azamjan Jalilov (District No. 9) stated that the cemeteries in Uzgen are overcrowded, and bodies are being buried almost on top of each other. He noted that there is not enough land in the city, but there is an urgent need to allocate new territory for a cemetery. "I ask you to pay attention to this issue," he emphasized in his address to the local authorities.

23.12.2025, 19:21
Not the Same Love: What Emotions Our Ancestors Experienced
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Not the Same Love: What Emotions Our Ancestors Experienced

Scientific research shows that the universality of emotions is a myth. Scientific facts refute this notion. Boddis notes that while we may imagine that a carpenter feels pain just like we do, in reality, this may be far from the truth. The study of emotions and feelings is a relatively new field that has been actively developing over the past two decades, while other historical disciplines, such as military or medieval history, remain less relevant. Boddis is one of the founders of the Center

23.12.2025, 19:18
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Kamchybek Tashiev solemnly opened the GKNB recreation center in the Chuy region

Today, December 23, in the village of Tash-Moinok in the Alamudun district, the opening of the recreation center of the State Committee for National Security called "Kyzyl-Beles" took place. The event was attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, the presidential representative in the Chui region Azamat Osmonov, as well as veterans and employees of the agency, as reported by the press service of the GKNB KR. The complex occupies 19 hectares, and its territory includes 15 cottages for recreation,

23.12.2025, 18:50
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In 2026, it is planned to stop unjustified inspections of businesses by the GKNB and other law enforcement agencies, - Tashiev

- The head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, announced on December 23 his intention to cease unjustified inspections of businesses by the GKNB and other law enforcement agencies starting January 1, 2026, during the opening of the agency's recreation area "Kyzyl-Beles" in the village of Tash-Moynok, according to information from the committee's press service. In his speech, Tashiev highlighted the main areas of focus for security agencies in

23.12.2025, 18:33
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A Million Som Offered for a Unique Headdress in Batken — Historian Showed It

In the Batken region, in the village of Kara-Bulak, there is a historical museum that features a unique headdress that has survived for centuries and attracts many visitors. Previously, before the museum was opened, the exhibits were stored in outdated buildings, as the museum had not yet been established. The idea of creating the museum belongs to local historian Saidakbar Abdyganiev, who for a long time collected valuable artifacts and stored them in metal containers. Over time, he decided to

23.12.2025, 18:24
Former tax officials suspected of corruption detained in Bishkek
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Former tax officials suspected of corruption detained in Bishkek

As a result of the investigation into the criminal case regarding the abuse of official powers, A.M. and U.S., who held the positions of heads of the Inspection Department of the central apparatus of the State Tax Service (GNS), were arrested. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information provided by the state committee, the individuals in question, having colluded with the former chairman of the GNS A.A.,

23.12.2025, 18:08
Audit of Budget Compliance for 2024 Conducted in the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan
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Audit of Budget Compliance for 2024 Conducted in the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan

The audit also covered the staffing situation in medical institutions, including the completeness of staffing, working conditions, and the application of additional payments. The analysis found that the shortage of personnel and the presence of vacant positions negatively affect the accessibility of medical services. As part of the audit, deficiencies were also identified in the accounting of medicines and medical devices, as well as in bookkeeping and the reflection of accounts receivable.

23.12.2025, 17:56
The committees of the Jogorku Kenesh approved in three readings the bills concerning the republican budget.
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The committees of the Jogorku Kenesh approved in three readings the bills concerning the republican budget.

Today, December 23, a joint meeting was held with the Committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, including the Committees on Finance, Budget and Entrepreneurship, Constitutional Legislation, Labor and Health, as well as other relevant committees. Representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers, led by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev, also participated in the meeting. During the meeting, parliamentarians discussed several draft laws, including "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on the

23.12.2025, 17:42
Trump gifted Tokayev a symbolic key to the White House and a baseball cap with an autograph.
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Trump gifted Tokayev a symbolic key to the White House and a baseball cap with an autograph.

During this conversation, which took place in the Oval Office in November of this year, Trump expressed his warm wishes to the President of Kazakhstan and emphasized his respect. He characterized Tokayev as "a wonderful person and an experienced statesman with a deep understanding of international affairs." Thus, Trump presented Tokayev with a symbolic key to the White House and an autographed baseball cap as a sign of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

23.12.2025, 17:29
A Health Improvement Complex of the State National Security Committee "Kyzyl-Beles" Opened in Chui Region
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A Health Improvement Complex of the State National Security Committee "Kyzyl-Beles" Opened in Chui Region

Today, a ceremonial opening of the health complex of the GKNB "Kyzyl-Beles" took place in the Tash-Moynok rural area, located in the Alamudun district of the Chuy region. At the event organized by the press service of the GKNB, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chuy region Azamat Osmonov, as well as veterans and employees of the agency were present.

23.12.2025, 17:26
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A Leather Factory Will Be Built in the Issyk-Ata District: 100 Hectares of Unused Land Engaged in Production

- On the air of the radio, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced plans to build a leather processing plant in the Issyk-Ata district. He noted that 100 hectares of previously private but unused land have been transferred to state ownership and are now under the management of the State Enterprise "Agroholding," under the ministry.

23.12.2025, 17:15
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Three People Injured in Collision Between Car and Van on Bishkek-Osh Highway

A collision occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway involving two cars, resulting in three people being hospitalized, according to eyewitnesses. According to witnesses, the incident took place on December 22 at the 553rd kilometer of the road in the village of Akman in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region. The accident involved a "Toyota Mark" and a "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter."

23.12.2025, 17:03
In Bishkek, a construction company employee was detained for fraud
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In Bishkek, a construction company employee was detained for fraud

According to the information received, the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District has initiated a criminal case under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic in connection with the aforementioned incident. As a result of operational-search activities, police officers were able to detain the suspect — the general director of LLC H.A., born in 1991. He was taken to the investigative department and placed in the temporary

23.12.2025, 16:56
The Deputy Minister of Finance Visited Special Children in the Chui Region Ahead of the Holiday
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The Deputy Minister of Finance Visited Special Children in the Chui Region Ahead of the Holiday

Deputy Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Ernst Kaldybaev visited the "Special Primary School-Internat for Children with Mental Development Delays," located in the village of Nizhnechuy in the Chui region. According to the press service of the ministry, Kaldybaev familiarized himself with the construction process of the new sports complex and discussed with the school's administration the next steps for implementing this project. Additionally, he interacted with the

23.12.2025, 16:34
How the Education System in Kyrgyzstan Changed in 2025
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How the Education System in Kyrgyzstan Changed in 2025

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has summarized the results of the first year of the transition to the new 12-year school system. The agency reported that this large-scale reform aims to reduce the burden on students and develop essential skills, taking into account the age characteristics of children.

23.12.2025, 16:30
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic spoke about how they are fighting juvenile delinquency.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic spoke about how they are fighting juvenile delinquency.

Currently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively engaged in preventive measures to prevent offenses among youth. In Bishkek, an inspector for juvenile affairs has been assigned to each school, and there are also neighborhood inspectors. This was reported by the head of the Public Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nurzhan Adylova, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. The head noted that since the beginning of this year, a large-scale forum titled

23.12.2025, 16:30
The Profile Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Kanybek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan.
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The Profile Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Kanybek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan.

The discussion of the candidacy of Kanibek Dosmambetov took place during a meeting of the Committee, which addresses issues related to constitutional legislation and local self-government. During the meeting, Almasbek Abytov provided information about Kanibek Dosmambetov. Deputy Venera Salyamova raised questions regarding personnel policy in healthcare, while Kubanychbek Samakov emphasized the need to provide medical resources to healthcare institutions in the Naryn region, including the

23.12.2025, 16:29
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Transport Industry: In Kyrgyzstan, 1.65 billion soms were received in the budget over 11 months

From January to November 2025, 1 billion 65 million 832 thousand soms were collected in Kyrgyzstan due to licensing, administrative fines, issuance of permits, and conducting weight control, as well as processing special permits for the transportation of indivisible cargo and compensation for losses. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the same period in 2024, the amount of revenue was only 334 million 170 thousand soms.

23.12.2025, 16:26
Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan: A Record Number of "Smart" Meters Installed
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Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan: A Record Number of "Smart" Meters Installed

The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reports the installation of a record number of smart meters across the country in 2025. According to the agency's data, at the beginning of this year, the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan planned to implement 500,000 smart meters, and this plan has already been successfully realized.

23.12.2025, 16:23
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In Osh, 8 children have died in traffic accidents since the beginning of the year — a deputy proposed installing cameras near schools

Today, December 23, a meeting of the local council is taking place in the city of Osh. During the discussion, Deputy Arypbek Aitbaev proposed an initiative to install video surveillance around all educational institutions, including schools and kindergartens. According to the deputy, this year, as a result of traffic accidents, 5 children have died. The press service of the patrol police of the Osh city police department reports that since the beginning of the year, there have been 8 cases of

23.12.2025, 16:21
Adylbek Kasymaliev: The State Continues the Implementation of Major Strategic Infrastructure Projects
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Adylbek Kasymaliev: The State Continues the Implementation of Major Strategic Infrastructure Projects

Kasymaliev emphasized that the 2026 budget is focused on sustainable economic development and improving the living standards of citizens. He also noted that the key priority remains the social sector, for which 230.9 billion soms are allocated for education, healthcare, and social protection. The head of the government added that significant changes are expected in the country over the next five years.

23.12.2025, 15:55
The U.S. Navy will receive new class ships "Trump," said the President of the United States.
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The U.S. Navy will receive new class ships "Trump," said the President of the United States.

President Donald Trump announced the construction of two new class "Trump" military ships, as he emphasized at a press conference at his estate in Mar-a-Lago, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Navy Secretary John Phelan were present. These new vessels, with a displacement of 30,000 to 40,000 tons, will be equipped with advanced weapon systems such as hypersonic missiles, electric railguns, and powerful laser systems, as well as nuclear cruise

23.12.2025, 15:47
The Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic spoke about corruption schemes involving hospital directors.
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The Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic spoke about corruption schemes involving hospital directors.

Dosmambetov emphasized that organized corruption schemes operate in medical institutions, but ordinary doctors are not involved in them. “It is necessary to take decisive measures to combat corruption, although there is a risk that this may lead to an even greater number of doctors leaving. We do not aim to detain the guilty or initiate criminal cases, but we strive to reform the system and eliminate the conditions that contribute to corruption,” he explained. The minister called on the heads

23.12.2025, 15:46
A sports complex with an Olympic-standard swimming pool will be built in Karakol.
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A sports complex with an Olympic-standard swimming pool will be built in Karakol.

A new sports complex will be built in Karakol on a 14-hectare site, designed to accommodate 5,000 spectators. The city's mayor, Kanibek Adiev, shared this information during a reporting meeting with residents, summarizing his work over the past year. According to the mayor, the sports complex will be located in the "Kashka-Suu" area and will be equipped with everything necessary, including a swimming pool that meets Olympic standards, as well as a hotel.

23.12.2025, 15:34
The New Year's Tree of the Head of the Region Took Place in Osh
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The New Year's Tree of the Head of the Region Took Place in Osh

On December 23, a New Year event was held in Osh organized by the regional administration for children. According to the press service of the regional administration, about 200 young participants from various corners of the region were invited to the celebration, including honor students and children from large and low-income families.

23.12.2025, 15:31
In the USA, payments to illegal immigrants for voluntary departure from the country increased to $3,000
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In the USA, payments to illegal immigrants for voluntary departure from the country increased to $3,000

According to Kristi Noem, to receive the payment, it is necessary to use the CBP Home mobile application, which was launched by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Funds will be transferred only after the migrant's return to their home country is recorded. Recall that in May of this year, the Department of Homeland Security launched a voluntary departure program, under which illegal immigrants could receive $1,000, as well as compensation for the cost of their airline ticket. The

23.12.2025, 15:30
Ministry of Finance: In 2026, budget revenues will increase by 28.1%
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Ministry of Finance: In 2026, budget revenues will increase by 28.1%

During a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to the first reading of the draft law "On the Republican Budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 and the planned period of 2027-2028," the First Deputy Minister of Finance Ruslan Suynaliev reported that in 2026, the total volume of republican resources will amount to 694.4 billion soms. He also noted that in 2027, it is planned to be 688.9 billion soms, and in 2028 — 716.8 billion soms. Thus, there is a steady

23.12.2025, 15:26
Residents on the outskirts of Bishkek have achieved an increase in public transport services.
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Residents on the outskirts of Bishkek have achieved an increase in public transport services.

In the Sokuluk district, in the settlements of Chon-Zhar, Kichi Shalta, and Dacha-Raduga, the issue with public transport has finally been resolved. This was announced in a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Today, December 23, employees of the Chuy-Bishkek regional office of the Department of Ground and Water Transport met with local residents to discuss transportation issues that had previously caused dissatisfaction among citizens.

23.12.2025, 15:25
In Bishkek, the results of the construction industry for the record year 2025 were summarized.
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In Bishkek, the results of the construction industry for the record year 2025 were summarized.

On December 22, a summary of the construction industry's performance for the record year 2025 was held in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Builders' Union. Attendees included Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Temir Sariev, Chairman of the Builders' Union Cholponbek Akmatov, as well as Deputy Director of the National

23.12.2025, 15:08
The Public Service Centers of Kyrgyzstan provided 3.6 million services, of which 527 thousand were in online format.
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The Public Service Centers of Kyrgyzstan provided 3.6 million services, of which 527 thousand were in online format.

At the final meeting at the State Institution "Kyzmat," attended by the Deputy Head of the President's Office of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Raimbekov, and the heads of the Public Service Centers (CОN) and marriage registration offices, it was noted that among the most popular online services are address registration, data digitization, and obtaining certificates. Additionally, 3,000 applications were submitted for ID card exchanges, of which only 1,000 were issued, indicating the need

23.12.2025, 14:43
In 2026, salaries for medical workers, teachers, and cultural workers will be increased
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In 2026, salaries for medical workers, teachers, and cultural workers will be increased

According to the information provided by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, it is planned to allocate 58 billion soms in 2026 to increase the salaries of medical workers, educators, and representatives of the cultural sector. Kasymaliev noted that this increase will be implemented in two stages: first from April 1, and then from October 1, 2026.

23.12.2025, 14:40