Today, December 18, a large fire occurred in "Kok-Zhar". According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, information was received about a fire at the "Baibol" cafe. A total of five units have been involved in extinguishing the fire.
The Madrid club, a well-known non-profit organization, has expressed its concern regarding the situation with Temirlan Sultanbekov. In its statement, the club calls for careful consideration of the issue of Sultanbekov's release.
According to information provided by the Anadolu Agency, the death toll from border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand has risen to 39, including 18 civilians from Cambodia and 21 military personnel from Thailand. As reported by the Cambodian newspaper Khmer Times, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia has issued a statement regarding the humanitarian consequences of the conflict between the two countries.
In the Batken region, in Kyzyl-Kiya, the major renovation of the psychiatric and narcological department of the Center for General Medical Practice has been completed. For these works, 10 million soms were allocated from the republican budget. The new department accommodates 20 beds and creates the necessary conditions for patients and medical staff.
In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, many settlements are facing a serious problem — the roads have been hidden under a dense layer of fog. In such conditions, visibility for drivers is only 5–6 meters, which significantly increases the risk of traffic accidents. The head of the Batken regional traffic safety department, police lieutenant colonel Talaybek Namazbekov, reported that he is currently in the Kadamjay district, where he is conducting explanatory work with drivers aimed at
In the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, a meeting took place between Deputy Chairman Edil Baysalov and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine Valeriy Zhovtenko, the government press service reports. A wide range of issues related to international politics and bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine was on the agenda. There was also an exchange of views on topics of mutual interest.
Researcher Joachim Keppler from the DIWISS Institute in Germany has proposed a theory that consciousness arises from the interaction of neurotransmitters with the quantum vacuum—a state of minimal energy. According to him, "macroscopic quantum effects significantly influence the formation of neural patterns associated with wakefulness and awareness." To analyze this quantum theory in the context of the brain, it is necessary to refer to the concept of the zero field, which can be
In the Moscow district of the Chui region, a capsule was laid for the construction of a decadal regulation pool on the Ak-Suu River. The event was attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the presidential administration, as reported by the government press service. Kasymaliev noted that between 1 to 3 billion soms are allocated annually from the republican budget for the development of the irrigation system, which significantly exceeds the previously
In the Talas region, two projects aimed at strengthening national spiritual values are being implemented, according to information from the presidential representative office in the region. The agency reports that as part of the projects, the reconstruction of the National Complex "Manas Ordo" is underway, as well as the construction of a modern entertainment center for children called "Balastan".
In the Naryn region, in the Jumgal district, the positions of heads of two rural administrations remain vacant. The head of the rural administration of Min-Kush, Almaz Abdildaev, left his post about two months ago, and a suitable staffing solution has not yet been found, leaving this position unfilled.
Residents of the dacha village of Bek-Too, which is part of the rural administration of the village of Kara-Jygaach, express their dissatisfaction with the brick factory that constantly emits smoke towards Bishkek. “For those who live nearby, there is simply nothing to breathe. Trucks travel back and forth both day and night. The local administration promised that the factory owners would install filters on the chimneys, but so far nothing has changed,” say local residents.
Recently, in Bishkek, a joyful event occurred in the family of Timurlan Junusakunov, a resident of the village of Ak-Kiya in the Naryn region — triplets were born. As reported by UTRK Naryn, the girls were born on December 11 in one of the maternity hospitals in the capital.
- Sadyr Japarov approved the Decree "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy" and the related draft law concerning changes in the tax sphere. The head of state instructed the government to prepare this law for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.
In the Aksy district, a 32-year-old woman was found dead. Her body was discovered on November 4 in her home, where she had hanged herself. Baktybek Karabalaev, the brother of the deceased, contacted the Turmush publication with a statement that the investigative authorities are not conducting a proper investigation.
On December 18, the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankan Kenzhebaev, visited the Kara-Suu district on a working trip. He familiarized himself with the project of a centralized sewage system in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak and received relevant information.
Zhoomart Turusbekov, working as an energy specialist, has dedicated his life to ensuring sustainable electricity supply for the village of Enilchek and the neighboring military units located in the hard-to-reach mountainous area of the Ak-Suu district in the Issyk-Kul region. Despite being retired, he continues to actively participate in professional activities, remaining loyal to his work.
- In the Talas region, one of the exchange offices was fined 55,000 soms by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the NBKR. The fine was imposed due to non-compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulations of the National Bank.
The position of head of the monitoring and law enforcement department at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government has been appointed to Dzhomartova Nazgul Kasymbaevna, who previously held the position of head of the apparatus of the presidential representative in the Chui region. Moreover, there have been other personnel changes in the agency.
In the Osh region, an event was held where drivers were given recommendations for safe driving. During the meeting, participants were informed about safe driving in conditions of low visibility, snowfall, and icy roads. The main focus was on adhering to speed limits, avoiding crossing into oncoming traffic, and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles. These recommendations are aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents.
Today, December 18, Sadyr Japarov made a working trip to Japan at the invitation of the country's Prime Minister, Sanae Takachi. His participation in the first summit of the "Central Asia + Japan" dialogue has already been confirmed, as reported by the president's press service. The plane with the president landed at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, where the flags of all Central Asian countries were displayed, and a carpet was laid out.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Japan on a working visit on December 18. His arrival was agreed upon at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi to participate in the First Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit. The plane with the president landed at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport.
- The right to use 40 deposits was sold at auction for $2.3 million, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. In 2025, the Kyrgyz Geological Service plans to hold auctions for the right to use subsoil resources for 60 sites.
A round table was held in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to air quality issues in the atmosphere. The information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The agency reported that the event was led by Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister, in cooperation with the regional office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia. The round table was organized with the technical support of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and was titled "Analysis
The Deputy Minister also noted that the main burden of monitoring violations by scooter users falls on the police and the citizens themselves, while sharing companies remain unaccountable. — Since the beginning of the year, about 29 thousand people have been held accountable for various violations of scooter usage rules. At the same time, sharing companies bear no responsibility, — emphasized Lepeha. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs regularly receives complaints about
During the ceremony, 50 vehicles of various brands were handed over, such as "JAC," "Changan," "Hyundai Staria," "Toyota Hiace," "Geely Atlas," "Chevrolet Cobalt," and "Niva Legend," as well as 5 snowmobiles. All vehicles are equipped with modern equipment and necessary technical means. Ulan Niyazbekov, in his speech, emphasized the importance of ensuring public order and safety on the roads. He stressed that equipping law
The championship took place at the "Tulpar" sports complex, gathering around 150 participants from 25 countries. The main goal of this championship is to promote belt wrestling on the international stage, strengthen friendship and sports ties between countries, as well as to identify talented athletes and enhance their training levels.
The ceremony for laying the capsule for the new administrative building of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic took place today, December 18, in Talas. Among the participants of the event were B. Jusupekov, the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, and M. Baizhigitov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Talas region,
In Manas, citizens are warned that serious measures may be taken for late payment of administrative fines, including the arrest of bank accounts and a ban on leaving the country. According to information received from the employees of the Manas City Department of the Bailiff Service, they, along with the city prosecutor's office and the road safety department, are conducting explanatory work to raise awareness about the necessity of paying fines for administrative violations.
A resident of Talas, Zulayka Duishon kyzy, donated significant family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas," located in the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." Among them are a wolf fur coat ("karyshkyr ichik") and a hair ornament ("chachpak"), which were used by women by attaching them to their hair. Zulayka shared that the wolf fur coat was a legacy from her father-in-law, while the ornament belonged to his wife, Zulayka's mother-in-law.
Today, an official event took place at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where new service vehicles and snowmobiles were handed over to the units of the tourist police of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as the city of Bishkek, the Main Department of Road Safety, and operational services. Attending this event were the Minister of Internal Affairs Ulan Niyazbekov, his first deputy, as well as other deputy ministers and police staff.
As of December 16, 2025, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported that 1 million 521.6 thousand taxpayers have connected to the electronic service "Taxpayer's Cabinet." Of these, 98,507 are legal entities, and 1 million 423,152 are individuals.
At a briefing held today, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Darmankul uulu Bakyt, spoke about the migration situation of Kyrgyz citizens outside the country and the measures aimed at protecting their rights. As of December this year, more than 798,400 citizens of Kyrgyzstan live abroad, of which about 341,094 are in Russia. This is 37,000 fewer than in the first half of the year.
Global Summit in New Delhi On December 17, the second Global Summit of the WHO dedicated to traditional medicine began in New Delhi, organized jointly with the Indian government. The event features ministers, scientists, representatives of indigenous peoples, and practitioners from over 100 countries.
The National Bank once again emphasizes that the fraud scheme on Telegram using the bots “Guldari | Mamlekettik zardam” (@Guldari_kredit_bot) and “Guldari | Social credit” (@credit_guldari_bot) poses a serious threat. Scammers manipulate citizens into taking loans using fake documents bearing the National Bank's insignia. Do not trust messages from strangers and under no circumstances should you transfer money! If you have any doubts, verify the information through official channels.
Akmatbek Kozhomkulov has been appointed as the deputy mayor of the city of Kara-Balta. As reported by Turmush, he was introduced to the staff of the mayor's office on December 18.
According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, this year, over the course of 11 months, 175 criminal cases related to cyber fraud have been registered. According to the agency's data, the total amount of material damage from these crimes is 68 million 716 thousand 415 soms. Of the initiated cases, 22 have been sent to court.
The employees of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic held a farewell ceremony for Baktiyar Orozov, who served as the first minister of the department. According to the ministry, it was emphasized during the event that Baktiyar Orozov led the ministry during a difficult and responsible period of its establishment, ensuring the rapid organization of its work.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented a forecast for the economic development of partner countries for the next three years, expecting stable and sustainable growth. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan will continue to hold leading positions in key economic indicators. The presentation took place in Almaty. EDB unites seven countries: Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, which are located at the center of the EAEU and CIS. This creates favorable
At the 6th UNCITRAL Summit, held in collaboration with the Hong Kong Department of Justice, the Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ayaz Bayetov, delivered a report on the ongoing reforms. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of digitalization in justice, enhancing the efficiency of judicial processes, and strengthening public trust in the judiciary. Among the initiatives presented were key changes to procedural legislation. These include the implementation of video conferencing
Today, December 18, a vote was held among the deputies to elect the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. As a result of the anonymous voting, 84 deputies cast their votes for Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, while three voted against. Among those who sent congratulations to Turgunbek uulu are international colleagues.
The presidential New Year tree has begun in Bishkek, which took place today. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry's data, 490 children from all corners of the country attended the event.
During her visit, the ombudsman conducted a monitoring of the conditions of detention and the rights of women under investigation. She inspected all 19 cells of the women's block and held conversations with each of the inmates.
In the Manas district, an inspection of stores selling pyrotechnic products took place ahead of the New Year holidays, according to information provided by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the received data, as part of the directives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, employees of the Manas District Police Department, in cooperation with representatives of the
The General Plan for the development of Bishkek, which is to be implemented by 2050, includes a significant expansion of green areas. In particular, the area of parks, squares, and boulevards will increase by 2,950 hectares, allowing the total area of green spaces to reach 3,400 hectares. This is necessary to meet regulatory requirements for the provision of green zones for the population. This information was provided by Aziret Akimov, the first deputy head of the Bishkek Main Department of
- Sadyr Japarov signed a decree titled "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," which is accompanied by a draft law on amendments to the Tax Code. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare and submit this draft law for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.
In Kyzyl-Kiya, road repair works are underway on Kurenekeeva Street and the internal streets of the village of Jin-Jigen, which were previously in unsatisfactory condition, submerged in mud and water. Support from local entrepreneurs has allowed for the roads to be covered with gravel and the surface to be leveled.
The transition of schools in Kyrgyzstan to a digital format is a challenging task that requires significant efforts both technically and psychologically. It is also necessary to retrain teachers to work with new materials, which requires careful management. Nevertheless, in the future, Kyrgyzstan will have to adapt to global trends in education, considering that in countries like Japan and many European states, electronic textbooks have been actively used for a long time. At a seminar