The press service of the Batken region police reports the resolution of a robbery against a resident of the Leilek district, which occurred as a result of operational actions. The incident took place on December 15 at around 18:40 near a store in the village of Arka-2, located in the rural municipality of Jany-Jer.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, called on December 17 to increase voter turnout in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament). In this context, he noted that the newly elected deputies of the 8th convocation have already taken their oath. According to the president, certain shortcomings were revealed in the last elections, including in terms of voter turnout. “We aimed to make the elections as open and transparent as possible by introducing innovations such as
President Sadyr Japarov, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 17, announced the potential possibility of providing apartments to deputies through the GIK mechanism. He emphasized that to enhance the efficiency of the parliament's work, renovation work had been carried out in the building, and new vehicles had been purchased to replace the outdated transport. “In the future, we will also study the issue of allocating apartments through the GIK,” the president added.
Yesterday, December 16, an informational campaign for sellers of pyrotechnic goods took place in Osh. According to information from the press service of the Osh city police, the event was aimed at preventing illegal trade and use of pyrotechnics.
The deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took the oath, starting their work with the first session, which was chaired by 69-year-old Gulai Mashrapova, the oldest member of parliament. At the ceremony, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, presented deputy badges to the newly elected deputies.
According to information from the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, two Zeekr 001 cars collided with a KIA vehicle. The incident occurred on December 17 at 02:30. The driver R. R. D., born in 2001, behind the wheel of a ZEEKR 001 on Masaliev Street, collided with another ZEEKR 001, which was driven by A. M. N., born in 2004, at the intersection with Maldybaev Street. As a result of the collision, one of the ZEEKR cars crashed into a KIA K5, driven by R. N. Zh. After the accident, driver R.
On December 16, the Trade House of Kyrgyzstan was ceremoniously opened in Kabul. This event marked an important milestone, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nuruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan.
In the context of the border conflict with Cambodia, Thailand's tourism industry is demonstrating resilience. According to information provided by Nithi Sipra, Deputy Head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for Marketing and Communications, foreign travelers continue to visit the country without any changes to their plans. “Tourism in Thailand is in a stable condition. We do not observe cancellations of bookings at popular resorts,” he emphasized, referring to data from the government’s
. He made this statement during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the discussion of issues related to the holding of early parliamentary elections, the president mentioned his meeting with international missions, where the prospects of using online voting were considered.
— The Memorial Museum was established according to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR, adopted on May 28, 1984. The official opening took place in 1987. The artist V.S. Ulitin, together with researchers K.M. Omorova and A.K. Momakhanova, created the first exhibition. For 38 years, the museum has served as a cultural center, attracting people eager to broaden their horizons, gain aesthetic pleasure, and inspiration.
On December 16, an international scientific conference titled "The World is One Family" took place in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as reported by the National Academy "Manas." Experts present at the event included Gulzat Maichinova, PhD and head of the Communications and International Relations Center of the National Academy "Manas," and Dastan Chynybek uulu, head of the "Aykol" studio. In her presentation on "Manas and Mahabharata: The Cultural
On December 17, President Sadyr Japarov criticized corrupt practices among local officials. On this day, the deputies of the 8th convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took their oath.
Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, visited the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1) located in Bishkek to check the conditions of detention for inmates. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the observance of rights and conditions of detention for women under investigation.
The ceremony took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where the deputies of the VIII convocation took their oath and received their identification cards and badges. The solemn event began with the performance of the national anthem.
In Manas, several streets were renamed, a decision made by the deputies of the city council on December 8 during a session. According to the regulations of the Manas City Council "On the Assignment and Change of Names of Geographical Objects," the deputies based their decisions on requests from the mayor's office and the results of meetings of the permanent commission, as well as on proposals from Mayor Ernisebek Ormokov. As a result, the following decisions were made:
According to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of the morning of December 17, all roads at the mountain passes are open. The previously imposed restrictions for cargo trucks at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek – Osh highway, have been lifted.
The rural areas are home to the majority of the residents of Kyrgyzstan, and each village has its unique history and outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to its development. Turmush continues to introduce readers to various villages in the country. We have already told about the village of Emgekchil, thriving due to gold deposits, about Sary-Tologoy — one of the easternmost villages, about Barpy, the homeland of heroes, and about Keng-Suu, whose history spans over
Emirlan Jenishbekov, a 25-year-old resident of the village of Kyzyl-Birlik in the Alamudun district of Chui region, recently won the title of regional champion in kök börü together with his team. Emirlan was born on May 14, 2000. He is married and raising a daughter.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the total length of roads in Kyrgyzstan is 34 thousand kilometers. Of this number:
It has become known that "S.K.K." used the support of K.Asanbek and K.Dosonov to create schemes for the smuggling of fuel into Kyrgyzstan. In addition, he resorted to the services of members of the organized crime group for physical influence on those he disliked. As a result of operational activities conducted by investigative authorities, the businessman was detained and placed in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan.
Today, a solemn ceremony will take place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where the deputies of the new VIII convocation will take the oath.
As a result of operational actions by the State National Security Committee, a businessman who financed a criminal group led by K.Asanbek was detained. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. According to available data, the detained S.K.K. had close ties with the previously eliminated "thief in law" K.Asanbek. To strengthen his influence in the Osh region and gain support, he regularly financed both K.Asanbek and
The PRC will allocate 2.3 billion dollars for a term of 35 years
Turumzhan Bayalieva, a kindergarten teacher at the Kiyalbek Begaliev kindergarten in the village of Jangy-Alysh in the Kemin district of the Chui region, is an example of a mother of many children. She was born on November 2, 1993, in the village of Kosh-Dobo, now known as Ormon-Khan, in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new decree regarding amendments to a number of existing decrees. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The document emphasizes that the purpose of the changes is to improve the work of the presidential administration, optimize the structure of state positions, and clarify the rules concerning state and municipal service.
The first session of the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh of the XVIII convocation has begun in Bishkek, opened by the oldest deputy Gulai Mashrapova. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and all members of the government were present at the event.
- The Attorney General of Kyrgyzstan, Maksat Asanaliev, is participating in the XI session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP-11), taking place in Doha, Qatar, from December 15 to 19, 2025. As part of the high-level segment of the conference, Asanaliev presented information on the measures taken in Kyrgyzstan to combat corruption. He discussed the changes made to the legal and institutional infrastructure, as well as efforts to
In the Moscow district of the Chui region, 6 fires were registered in the first 15 days of winter. This was reported by the district emergency situations department. According to the provided information, in 2025, 108 fires were registered in the district. During the 15 days (from December 1 to December 15), 6 fires occurred in the area. Five of them arose during the heating season due to malfunctions of stoves and chimneys. In this regard, explanatory work is being carried out during the
In the Chui region, in the city of Tokmok, social media users have noticed an unusual New Year's decoration — a Christmas tree made from car tires. According to the Tokmok city administration, this tree has been installed on the territory of a factory that produces tires.
The President Sadyr Japarov arrived at the building of the Jogorku Kenesh to participate in the solemn ceremony where the deputies of the VIII convocation will take their oath. The certificates and badges will be presented to the deputies by the Chairman of the Central Election Commission Tynchtyk Shainazarov.
A solemn ceremony took place in the parliament building, during which 87 deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took an oath of allegiance to the Kyrgyz Republic and received their identification cards and badges. It is worth noting that early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh were held in the country on November 30, 2025, covering 30 multi-mandate districts. The election results for 29 districts were recognized as valid, while a repeat vote will be organized in one district due
In the village of Barpy, located in the Suzak district, a farmer has become one of the pioneers in growing citrus fruits, which are not very common for the local climate. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the farmer has successfully implemented this project for the past two years. As part of the experiment, he planted mandarins and has already achieved significant success.
The conference titled "National Dialogue on Energy Efficiency: Achievements, Challenges, Prospects" took place in Bishkek. The event was dedicated to issues related to the development of energy-efficient construction and the implementation of mandatory certification of buildings based on energy characteristics. The conference was organized with the support of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services and gathered representatives from government
On December 17, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a robbery. A 42-year-old resident of the capital reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District on December 11. She stated that around 1 a.m. on December 10, she got into a taxi at the Sosnovsky turn in Kara-Balta. During the ride, two men who were in the car robbed her, taking 37,000 soms, three gold chains, four pairs of earrings, one bracelet,
National media widely cover the news that four-year-old twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei will be sent to China at the end of January, three weeks earlier than expected — the previously scheduled date was February 20. Although their move was planned in advance, this event has become significant for Tokyo, especially against the backdrop of deteriorating bilateral relations between Japan and China due to current geopolitical circumstances. Crowds of people are flocking to Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new bus route has been launched, connecting the residential area 'Kyrgyzstan-1' with the Railway Station. This information was announced by representatives of the city administration. The bus route No. 159 will follow a pre-approved scheme, providing convenient transportation for residents of the area.
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The cleaning and repair of the canals was initiated by the Osh mayor's office as part of the demolition of illegal structures. The Kara-Suu District Water Management Department is actively engaged in cleaning the canals and repairing hydraulic structures, as well as removing construction waste that ended up in water bodies during the demolition, reports the Ministry of Agriculture. Currently, work is being carried out on such canals as Aravan–Ak-Buura, Kairma, Zhany, Zhoobas, Zhekelik,
The Ton District State Administration held a procurement of a hydraulic excavator model "SZL 215" for the amount of 11 million 635 thousand soms. According to the administration, the new equipment will be used to address pressing issues in the district, as well as to carry out infrastructure projects and support socio-economic development.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations has published data on weather conditions for December 17. According to the forecasts, snowfall and rain are possible in most areas of the republic. The western wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 meters per second, and fog is also expected in some regions.
Kasymaiev emphasized that the quality of the General Plan is crucial for the sustainable development of the capital, the comfort and safety of its residents, as well as the efficient use of resources and the investment attractiveness of Bishkek. He added that it is important to preserve green spaces and historical-cultural heritage while ensuring environmental safety. During the discussion, it was also noted that after the administrative-territorial reform of 2024, the area of the city
In the Chuy region, a raid event was held, organized by inspectors from the Department of Biological Resources Control of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of these raids, several individuals were detained for illegal hunting.
847169 24.01.2011 Former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev with his daughter Irina Virganskaya at the opening of the exhibition "Mikhail Gorbachev. Perestroika." Ekaterina Chesnokova / RIA Novosti On the anniversary of the December events of 1986, Bulat Abilov published a post in which he raises important questions: what caused these events, who benefited, and who made the key decisions? He also mentioned that in 2000 he asked the first and only president of the USSR, Mikhail
In Kyrgyzstan, in 2026, the implementation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will take place on an area of 5,270 hectares using funds from the republican budget. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
At the meeting of the legislative chamber of the Oliy Majlis held on December 10, Minister of Water Resources Shavkat Khmraev reported a significant decrease in water reserves in Uzbekistan. Over the past year, the volume of water, including transboundary reservoirs, decreased by 6.5 billion cubic meters. This statement was made in the context of a report on the implementation of the Water Resources Management and Irrigation Sector Development Program for 2025–2028. According to the minister,
Potential targets for retaliatory measures include companies such as Siemens, Spotify, DHL, SAP, Amadeus, Capgemini, Publicis, and Mistral AI. The USTR noted that U.S. legislation allows for the imposition of tariffs and other restrictions on foreign services. The conflict arose from the EU's actions in regulating and taxing large technology companies from the U.S., such as Google, Meta, and Amazon.
The meeting is attended by President Sadyr Japarov