Tashkent has become the venue for the 26th meeting of the CIS states commission dealing with issues of the peaceful use of atomic energy. At the meeting, reported by a correspondent from "Gazeta," discussions focused on low-power reactors, the reclamation of uranium waste, as well as the role of atomic energy in the disposal of pesticides and batteries.
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, lives Kalibek Myrzaliev, who shared interesting stories about the pasture of Kara-Kol with a correspondent from Turmush, stories he heard from his grandfather and other elderly people. According to Kalibek, information about the pasture is passed down from generation to generation. He recalled how, as a child, while herding cattle, he listened to the tales of his grandfather and the elders. This vast pasture has nine lakes, but it seems that no one
- At the meeting of the Bishkek City Council on December 23, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov from the "Yntymak" faction proposed not to make decisions on the transfer of municipal property without prior thorough analysis and discussion. He noted that recently the city has been facing asset losses, resulting in no economic benefits.
- As of October 31 of this year, commercial banks earned a net profit of 26 billion 398.9 million soms, according to information from the National Bank. As of September 30, the total profit of the banking system amounted to 23 billion 146.8 million soms. Since the beginning of the year, the assets of the banking sector have increased by 38%, reaching 1 trillion 125.2 billion soms by the end of October (as of the end of 2024 – 815.6 billion soms). The total volume of the loan portfolio of bank
American entrepreneur Elon Musk has become the first person in the world whose wealth has increased to 749 billion dollars, according to data from the Forbes index, as reported by Reuters. This increase in wealth was made possible by a recent decision from the Delaware Supreme Court, which reinstated Musk's canceled stock options for Tesla worth 139 billion dollars. The previous court ruling was deemed unlawful and unfair to the businessman.
In Talas, the driver of a Subaru Legacy was fined 15,000 soms for reckless driving. This information was provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Interior Ministry of the Talas region.
On December 23, 2025, during a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova criticized the current agricultural lending system, which sets an interest rate of 6% per annum. She noted that in other countries, farmers are provided with free land plots and subsidies, while in Kyrgyzstan, in her opinion, "achievements in the agri-sector through loans are impossible."
During a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced that the consolidated budget of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 will exceed 1 trillion soms, thus setting a new record. According to preliminary estimates, the budget volume will amount to 1 trillion 93 billion soms, which is the result of effective fiscal and economic policy.
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The mayor of Uzgen, Eldos Taev, conducted an inspection of the construction sites in the city. During his working trip, the mayor assessed the quality of the construction work, checked compliance with deadlines, and gave instructions to the relevant services.
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.
Yesterday, the National Bank conducted its largest intervention on the domestic currency market this year, selling 179.5 million US dollars. According to information on the regulator's official website, of this amount, 106.5 million dollars were sold with same-day settlement, while the remaining 73 million were sold with a later settlement date.
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.
Starting from December 23, a new route scheme for electric bus number 2 will be implemented in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. These changes are aimed at optimizing public transport operations and improving the level of transport services for local residents.
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,
Today, December 23, the next XVIII session of the Osh City Council of the VI convocation has begun its work. It is attended by the first deputy mayor of the city of Osh, the chairman, 47 deputies, as well as heads of city institutions and enterprises.
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.
During the audit, it was established that the project directions generally align with the stated goals. However, identified deficiencies in management and processes significantly reduce the effectiveness of the implemented measures. The main problems include:
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.
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.
Yesterday, December 22, in the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a solemn lighting ceremony for the city's main Christmas tree took place. The festive event was accompanied by a concert, attended by both local authorities and city residents, who actively participated in the celebration.
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.
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
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.
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
In the Talas region, in the Bakai-Ata district, employees of the nature protection service reported on the implementation of preventive measures aimed at hunters. The raid, named "Arsenal," was organized by the local Department of Internal Affairs' public safety service.
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.
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
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
In Sulukta, a driver was detained for violating the law by tinting the front side windows of his car. This information was provided by the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Batken region.
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
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.
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
In anticipation of the final stage of the 2026 Asian Cup, the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team has scheduled two friendly matches against the national team of China, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFS). Match dates:
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
The Deputy Prime Minister discussed reforms in the education sector A nationwide pedagogical council was held in Bishkek.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
India's Foreign Minister, Kirti Vardhan Singh, reported that 202 Indians were involved on the side of the Russian Army as part of the special military operation. He provided this information in his written response to parliament, which was covered by The Economic Times.
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
In the Toktogul district, rescue operations were carried out for livestock breeders who became stranded at winter pastures due to heavy snowfall and temporary loss of communication. This was reported by the district state administration. According to the provided information, a special group was formed to carry out these rescue operations.
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.
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
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: