Kyrgyzstan has entered the top three world leaders in GDP growth rates - Kasymaliev
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Kyrgyzstan has entered the top three world leaders in GDP growth rates - Kasymaliev

During a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that in 2024, the growth rate of the gross domestic product (GDP) reached 11.5%. This level is expected to be maintained in 2025, and for the first 11 months of the current year, GDP growth reached 10.2%. According to preliminary information, in 2024, the GDP volume amounted to 1.6 trillion soms, while in 2025, it is projected to exceed 1.8 trillion soms.

23.12.2025, 10:56
In Japan, the approval procedure for the restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant has been completed.
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In Japan, the approval procedure for the restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant has been completed.

Last Tuesday, Niigata Governor Hideye Hanazumi held a meeting with Resei Akadzawa, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, during which he confirmed his agreement to restart two reactors at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in the world. According to Kyodo, this decision completes all necessary formal procedures for resuming the operation of the power units.

23.12.2025, 10:54
Japan provides grant aid to Kyrgyzstan amounting to approximately $44 million
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Japan provides grant aid to Kyrgyzstan amounting to approximately $44 million

The Japanese government has announced the provision of grant assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the amount of 6.845 billion Japanese yen, which is equivalent to approximately 44 million US dollars. This information was announced by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). On December 12, a ceremony for the signing of exchange notes took place at the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan between the Japanese Ambassador to the country, Hiroshi Ryuichi, and the Minister of Finance, Almaz Baketaev,

23.12.2025, 10:52
Kasymaaliyev awarded distinguished citizens and civil servants with Cabinet of Ministers awards
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Kasymaaliyev awarded distinguished citizens and civil servants with Cabinet of Ministers awards

The ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere, where the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaiev, presented Honorary Certificates and expressed gratitude on behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers. Among the awardees were citizens and civil servants whose efforts made a significant contribution to the development of the country.

23.12.2025, 10:41
In the Kochkor District, the ethno-complex "Kochkor Ak Boz Uyu" has opened.
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In the Kochkor District, the ethno-complex "Kochkor Ak Boz Uyu" has opened.

The grand opening of the new ethno-complex called "Kochkor Ak boz uy" took place in the Kochkor district. The ceremony was attended by Aydana Imanalieva, the deputy plenipotentiary representative of the region. According to the regional administration, this project was made possible through funding from the "Tengir-Too" Development Fund. The total construction cost amounted to 10 million soms.

23.12.2025, 10:33
The owner of the helicopter from Kyrgyzstan requested assistance from the Russian embassy in Tunisia.
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The owner of the helicopter from Kyrgyzstan requested assistance from the Russian embassy in Tunisia.

According to information posted on the Telegram channel of the Russian embassy in Tunisia, the Kyrgyz company that owns the MI-26T helicopter has requested assistance in resolving the issue with the crew, which consists of seven Russian citizens and two Belarusian citizens. These specialists have been in the transit zone of the airport on the island of Djerba since December 19, where the helicopter made a technical stop.

23.12.2025, 10:32
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Increase of Karakol's budget by 2.8 times, implementation of projects worth 3.9 billion soms — residents informed about the city's development

The mayor of the city of Karakol, Kanibek Adiev, shared with the residents the results of work for 2025 and current projects, as well as outlined plans for the future. The meeting took place in one of the city's educational institutions, where the mayor first presented a report, after which residents had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers.

23.12.2025, 10:27
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The History of the Village of Efironos in the Panfilov District Related to Essential Oils

The village of Efirovos, located in the Panfilov district, got its name due to the significant factory for the processing of essential oil-bearing plants that once existed here. Efirovos became famous across the Soviet Union for its successes in processing essential oil crops, such as nutmeg sage and mint. The factory that operated here was one of four similar enterprises in the USSR, relocated from Ukraine. Other regions, such as the Stavropol Krai, Moldova, and Abkhazia, also had similar

23.12.2025, 10:25
The Cabinet named the key drivers of economic growth in Kyrgyzstan
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The Cabinet named the key drivers of economic growth in Kyrgyzstan

At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev outlined the main factors contributing to the economic growth of Kyrgyzstan. Construction, industry, and services have become the leading sectors driving progress in this area. He noted that the volume of investments in fixed capital amounted to 283.2 billion soms, which corresponds to an increase of 18.1% compared to the previous period.

23.12.2025, 10:24
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In the Panfilov District, the condition and issues of the state language were discussed

On December 22, a meeting dedicated to the issues of the state language's status and development took place in the Panfilov district of the Chuy region. The event was held in the meeting hall of the district state administration. It was attended by the deputy akim of the district, Farida Abdildaeva, the chairman of the National Commission on the State Language and Language Policy under the President, Melis Murataliev, the head of the Department of Digitalization and Innovations of the

23.12.2025, 10:22
Farmers' Market to Open in Bishkek Before New Year
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Farmers' Market to Open in Bishkek Before New Year

Starting December 26, a New Year agricultural fair will begin operating in Bishkek. This was announced by Ulan Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. The trading rows will be located in the Old Square and will be open daily, starting from Friday until New Year's Day.

23.12.2025, 10:12
Agreement on the Elimination of Double Taxation between Kyrgyzstan and Japan Signed
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Agreement on the Elimination of Double Taxation between Kyrgyzstan and Japan Signed

According to the signed document, a tax regime is being established between Kyrgyzstan and Japan for certain types of income, which will help avoid double taxation and tax evasion. This agreement aims to improve tax relations between the countries and create favorable conditions for increasing mutual trade volumes and attracting foreign investments into the economy of Kyrgyzstan. At the business forum "Central Asia + Japan," a plan of action was exchanged between Bakyt Sydykov and

23.12.2025, 10:08
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At the meeting of the presidential envoy in the Suzak district, they discussed the work of the police and the prosecutor's office.

On December 22, at a meeting with residents of the Suzak district, the presidential representative in the Jalal-Abad region, Tilek Tekebaev, noted that recently citizens have increasingly expressed gratitude for the activities of the police and the prosecutor's office, in contrast to previous periods when there were complaints and dissatisfaction. At the event, local residents thanked the employees of both the regional and district prosecutor's offices. Tekebaev emphasized that at

23.12.2025, 10:05
Kyrgyzstan Concluded 2024 with a Record Budget Surplus
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Kyrgyzstan Concluded 2024 with a Record Budget Surplus

In the completed year of 2024, the consolidated budget of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 689.3 billion soms, which is 112.1 billion soms more than in 2023. By the end of the year, the republic recorded a surplus of 34.3 billion soms, indicating financial stability and effective budgetary policy of the state. This was reported by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev at an expanded meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. He specified that the revenues of the republican budget reached 417.5

23.12.2025, 09:57
Trump stated that the U.S. "must definitely" acquire Greenland after appointing a special envoy
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Trump stated that the U.S. "must definitely" acquire Greenland after appointing a special envoy

On Monday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed gratitude to Trump for his trust and confirmed that he would take on the implementation of plans to integrate Greenland into the US through the post of special envoy, which he announced on his X account. Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his desire to make Greenland part of the US, believes that this Arctic island has strategic importance for the national security of the country.

23.12.2025, 09:57
Pirates Copied All of Spotify: 300 TB of Music Leaked Online
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Pirates Copied All of Spotify: 300 TB of Music Leaked Online

According to Anna’s Archive, their project is focused on "preserving music," and the team has gathered 86 million of the most popular tracks, covering approximately 99.6% of all listens on Spotify. Priority was given to compositions that are considered the most in demand. In the first phase, they have already released a torrent with metadata that includes information about approximately 256 million tracks and 186 million unique ISRC codes used to identify recordings in the music

23.12.2025, 09:51
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Minvodselprom reported the prices at which meat was sold at the fair in Issyk-Kul

In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, an event organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry took place, dedicated to the sale of food products. The press service of the ministry shared information about the fair. At this event, consumers could purchase yak meat and lamb at relatively low prices. Yak meat was sold for 600 soms per kilogram, while lamb was priced at 650 soms. It was also reported that turkey meat was offered at prices below market

23.12.2025, 09:50
Exchange rates for December 23
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Exchange rates for December 23

On December 23, 2025, the National Bank published the current exchange rates of major foreign currencies. A comparison with December 20 shows that changes affected the euro, yuan, tenge, and ruble, while the dollar's rate remained unchanged.

23.12.2025, 09:39
In Kyrgyzstan, the sixth package of measures to reduce bureaucracy has been presented.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the sixth package of measures to reduce bureaucracy has been presented.

The sixth meeting of the Interagency Commission on the Debureaucratization of Public Service took place in Kyrgyzstan, chaired by the Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev. During the meeting, the interim results of the commission's work were discussed, and reports were heard from the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, and Director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives (NISI) Ayaz Bayetov.

23.12.2025, 09:38
The Ministry of Health will expedite the registration of vital medications and create an electronic database
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The Ministry of Health will expedite the registration of vital medications and create an electronic database

The Acting Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, held a meeting with a working group dedicated to ensuring the population has access to quality and necessary medications. During the meeting, measures were discussed to ensure a stable supply of vital medications to the country. Participants noted the importance of eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, as well as reducing the timeframes and queues for the registration of drugs included in the list of essential medicines.

23.12.2025, 09:38
Tucker Carlson Named "Antisemite of the Year"
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Tucker Carlson Named "Antisemite of the Year"

Since the start of the conflict in Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, Carlson has become one of the most prominent figures among right-wing commentators condemning U.S. support for Israel. He has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee, claiming that this influence is a humiliation for American lawmakers and citizens. Additionally, Carlson accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of openly stating his influence over

23.12.2025, 09:36
The Audit Chamber of Kyrgyzstan Reveals Violations in "Kyrgyzpharmacy"
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The Audit Chamber of Kyrgyzstan Reveals Violations in "Kyrgyzpharmacy"

As a result of the audit conducted, it was established that there are specific violations of legislation in the processes of procurement, storage, distribution, and accounting of medications and medical devices, as well as deficiencies in financial management and a lack of sufficient internal control. In particular, inaccuracies in planning needs and insufficient economic efficiency in procurement were identified, along with discrepancies between accounting data and warehouse inventories.

23.12.2025, 09:35
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In the city of Talas, 110 children attended the New Year's tree.

On December 22, a New Year celebration was held in Talas, organized by the local mayor's office. 110 children from low-income families were invited to this event. During the celebration, the mayor of Talas, Nurgazy Asylbekov, congratulated the young guests on the upcoming New Year, expressing hope for their academic success, good health, and joyful childhoods for future generations.

23.12.2025, 09:34
U.S. Vice President: Ukraine Will Ultimately Lose Donetsk
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U.S. Vice President: Ukraine Will Ultimately Lose Donetsk

Moreover, Vance expressed disagreement with the opinion of Pope Leo XIV, who claimed that President Donald Trump is trying to "destroy" relations between the United States and Europe in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Vance noted that the Vatican represents a "diplomatic force acting for good," but added that the Pope's view of the situation is "particularly Eurocentric." He emphasized: "We do not seek to destroy the European alliance and do not intend

23.12.2025, 09:31
The Herat – Mazar-i-Sharif Railway Will Open the Way for Connectivity Between Central Asia and Europe
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The Herat – Mazar-i-Sharif Railway Will Open the Way for Connectivity Between Central Asia and Europe

The countries of Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey have reached an agreement to jointly construct a new railway line between Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Currently, the project is at the stage of a feasibility study, which costs 10 million dollars, and the launch of the first test cargo flights is planned for 2027. Political scientist Bakyt Jumagulov, who is the director of the Eurasian Strategic Research Center, shared his opinion with the Kabar agency about the significance of this project.

23.12.2025, 09:24
The sixth package of measures for debureaucratization has been reviewed by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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The sixth package of measures for debureaucratization has been reviewed by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

At the meeting, the results of the Commission's work were summarized, and reports from representatives of various agencies were heard. Since the Commission's establishment in March 2025, the first package of measures was adopted in February, which includes 36 regulatory acts and 10 systemic assignments. Over the past eight months, six packages of solutions have been developed, which have reduced administrative pressure on numerous processes through a series of departmental decisions

23.12.2025, 09:20
German pensioner earned 215,000 euros on the stock market using Karl Marx's theory
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German pensioner earned 215,000 euros on the stock market using Karl Marx's theory

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Siegfried Schmidt, who turned 90, has been trading on the stock market for the past two decades. Starting with 50,000 euros saved for retirement, he has significantly increased his investments, and now his portfolio exceeds 215,000 euros, as reported by BILD. In his youth, Schmidt taught and studied economics, spending most of his life in the German Democratic Republic. According to him, it was his knowledge of Marx's works that helped him in investing:

23.12.2025, 09:04
The first full-length 3D animated film was made in Uzbekistan
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The first full-length 3D animated film was made in Uzbekistan

Starting December 25, Uzbekistan will begin showing its first animated feature film in full-length 3D. The film, titled "Sehrlandiya: Heroic Mission" (translated as "Magic Land" from Uzbek), was created by Lola Animation studio at the request of the Children's Content Development Center under the Ministry of Preschool and School Education. This cartoon is intended for children over 5 years old and tells the story of four friends - Temur, Ulughbek, Jalaliddin, and

23.12.2025, 08:36
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Kyrgyz-Japanese Digital University to be Established in Bishkek and Tokyo

In Bishkek and Tokyo, the establishment of the Kyrgyz-Japanese Digital University (K-JDU) is planned. The signing of the memorandum on trilateral cooperation took place during the business forum "Central Asia - Japan," as reported by the High Technology Park. According to the information, this initiative aims to strengthen partnership ties between Kyrgyzstan and Japan in the fields of information technology and education. It is focused on meeting the growing demand for qualified

23.12.2025, 08:35
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The visit of Sadyr Japarov to Russia has concluded. Photos

The trip of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, to Russia, which took place from December 20 to 22, has concluded. This was reported by the information department of the head of state. As part of the visit, negotiations were held with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia.

23.12.2025, 08:28
Aibek Junushaliev launched the project for the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road
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Aibek Junushaliev launched the project for the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced the start of one of the important infrastructure projects in the capital — the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road. The city administration made the corresponding statement. According to the information, the new transport corridor will run in the eastern part of the city, outside the densely built-up area. The length of the Eastern Bypass Road will be 16 kilometers. As part of the project, it is planned to build five major transport

23.12.2025, 07:32
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Sadyr Japarov participated in the informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visited an informal meeting of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States on December 22, held in St. Petersburg. This information was provided by the press service of the head of state. Among the leaders present were Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and Uzbek

22.12.2025, 22:56