Kyrgyzstan has submitted its candidacy for the UN Security Council

As part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a special briefing was held to discuss the nomination of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2027–2028. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the permanent representative of Kyrgyzstan to the SCO, Rahman Adanov, informed colleagues from other member states and secretariat staff about a joint appeal signed by the heads of Central Asian

The start dates of the academic year in higher education are now set by the government agency.

At the meeting held on December 9, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a new resolution No. 790, which amends the regulations regarding the start dates of the academic year for higher education institutions, as well as for postgraduate and secondary vocational education institutions. According to this document, the dates for the start of the academic year in these educational institutions will now be determined by the authorized state body. This measure is aimed at more flexible planning of

The drink Maksym has been included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

The unique knowledge of preparing the traditional Kyrgyz drink Maksym has been added to the UNESCO Representative List, confirming its status as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This decision was made unanimously on December 10 at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in New Delhi from December 8 to 13.

In Talas, the head of the region and a land specialist have been detained

In the Talas region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) detained the head of the Amanbaev rural district and a land specialist. This occurred due to suspicions of abuse of office. According to information from the SCNS, these officials entered into an unfavorable contract for the state, using their powers for personal gain. In 2024, drip irrigation systems and a pool, funded by the republican budget, were installed on a 60-hectare plot of land in the village of

GKNB KR: Head of the "Chui Basin Water Resources Management" detained on corruption charges

R.M.O., who previously held the position of acting director of the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

All new high-rise buildings in Kyrgyzstan are completely safe — Oruntaev

Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, stated during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency that the modern multi-story buildings being constructed in the country fully comply with all safety standards. He noted that one of the main problems facing construction is the lack of land plots. In Kyrgyzstan, the possibilities for building large areas are limited. “With the growth of the

The land plot of 1.61 hectares has been returned to the balance of the city administration of Manas.

The court ruling led to the return of a 1.61-hectare land plot located on Jussup Abdyrahmanov Street in Manas to the city mayor's office. This plot is situated next to the former "Aiti" market. According to information provided by the mayor's office, a mortgage construction project will be implemented on the returned territory. Currently, demolition work is underway on the existing buildings on the site. In the future, the State Mortgage Company plans to construct

A March Against Gender Violence Took Place in the Issyk-Ata District

In the Issyk-Ata district, a walking march was held, organized by the district state administration, to summarize the results of the 16-day campaign against gender violence, reports Turmush correspondent. The main objective of this event is to strengthen the fight against various forms of domestic and gender-based violence, raise awareness among the population, and support those who have been affected.

In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to expand VAT exemptions on imports for the jewelry and industrial sectors.

- Sadyr Japarov approved the decree "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," which includes amendments to the tax legislation. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare a draft law for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the results of the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

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The Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum DLAW Forum 2025 took place in Bishkek

Sadyr Japarov met with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.

On December 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kyrgyzstan, Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi, to mark the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. During the meeting, the head of state emphasized the importance of the ambassador's work and his significant contribution to the development of bilateral relations.

In Osh, 10 products were presented that will get a chance in the big market

On December 10, in the city of Osh, as part of the implementation of the national economic project "One Village - One Product," initiated by a presidential decree, ten products selected from various districts of the Osh region were presented. Nargiza Erkinbaeva, head of the public association "Bir Ayl - Bir Produkt," noted that the selected goods will be sold under the brand "Osh Brand."

Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova appealed to the court regarding the mandate of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.

On December 10, Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a candidate in the elections for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 8, filed a lawsuit in the Administrative Court of Bishkek requesting the annulment of the Central Election Commission's decision number 190, made on December 8, 2025. This decision invalidated the voting results at polling stations No. 5514 and 5249, which altered the overall election results in the district. The court hearing is scheduled for 08:30 on December 11. After its

"Reasoning" AI models consume 100 times more energy

In a study conducted by Sasha Luchoni, a research associate at Hugging Face, and Boris Gamazaychikov, head of AI sustainability at Salesforce, the performance of 40 open AI models was analyzed, including developments from companies such as OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and the Chinese DeepSeek. All models were tested on the same computer with identical queries—ranging from simple questions to complex mathematical tasks. The CodeCarbon tool was used for real-time monitoring of energy consumption.

Kyrgyzstan and Japan intend to strengthen cooperation in the field of judicial expertise

Recently, a delegation from Japan visited the forensic expert service of Kyrgyzstan. The delegation included Professor and Prosecutor of the International Cooperation Department of the Research Institute for Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Justice of Japan, Oku Daiki, and Chief Expert of the same institute, Takahashi Shogo. This visit was part of a cooperation program between the ministries of justice of the two countries and aimed at preparing the "Second Joint Study of the Legal

In Bishkek, the working hours of the CSM have been extended to 8:00 PM on weekdays

According to the Ministry of Health, the working hours of the Family Medicine Centers in Bishkek have been extended, and they will now be open until 20:00 on weekdays. Dear citizens, if you experience symptoms of ARVI or influenza, please contact the Family Medicine Centers and family doctors by phone!

Sadyr Japarov met with Ombudsman Jamilya Jamanaeva.

Today, December 10, the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Ombudsman Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948. According to the president's press service, Sadyr Japarov congratulated the Institute of Ombudsman on Human Rights Day, emphasizing the critical importance of the work of human rights defenders in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens.

In Talas Region, the head of the Amanbaevsky rural district and a land issues specialist have been detained.

According to the investigation, it was revealed that responsible individuals, including the head of "U.B.A." and land issues specialist B.S.A., acting in their personal interests, leased the specified 60 hectares of land to their close relatives. These actions caused significant damage to the state amounting to 1 million 579 thousand 980 soms. The detention of these officials took place on December 5, 2025, after which they were placed in the temporary detention facility of the Talas

Zhenish Aydarbaev has been appointed head of the Culture and Sports Department of the city of Kara-Balta

Zhenish Aydarbaev, a retired officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been appointed as the head of the Department of Culture and Sports of the Kara-Balta City Hall. Previously, he held the position of director of the winter swimming pool at the "Manas" sports complex in Kara-Balta.

In the city of Balykchy, under the cover of night, seeds worth almost 10,000 soms were stolen from a car.

An incident of seed theft from a vehicle occurred in Balykchy. As reported on December 10 by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on December 3, 2025, a citizen identified as K.R., born in 1992, filed a theft report with the local police.

The National Bank fined a commercial bank 21.6 million soms for money laundering.

- On December 5, 2025, the National Bank decided to impose a fine of 21 million 600 thousand soms on one of the commercial banks. This was reported by the regulator's press service. The fine was due to serious violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the fight against the financing of terrorism and the legalization (laundering) of income, as well as non-compliance with internal control requirements.

Winter has arrived in Naryn: What is the height of the snow cover by districts?

Snow has fallen in all corners of the Naryn region, indicating the arrival of winter. This information was provided by the Naryn regional territorial department of the Road Department.

Trump: Russia would like to see a weak Europe, and, to be honest, it is getting one

During the interview, Trump emphasized that "this is Russia, and it is much stronger." He added that the war between the two countries was unnecessary: "If I were president, it wouldn't have happened. I foresaw problems when it all started." ▫️ Is the delay on Zelensky's part his responsibility?

Banks of Kyrgyzstan Prepare for the Implementation of Green Financial Products

A training session dedicated to the implementation of green financing took place in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). According to the Ministry of Economy, the purpose of the event was to familiarize participants with the principles of sustainable financing and the implementation of ESG approaches (environmental, social, and

2700 Meters of Nets Retrieved from Lake Issyk-Kul

From December 1 to 10, the law enforcement officers of the city of Balykchy conducted a raid aimed at identifying illegally installed synthetic nets and garbage in the water area near the village of Ak-Ölön [Ak-Olon]. According to the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region, during the raid, 2,700 meters of old synthetic nets were removed from the lake, as well as various waste, including four car tires.

In Kyrgyzstan, no illegal constructions were recorded in 2025

In Kyrgyzstan, no illegal construction was recorded in 2025, while in 2023 there were about 200 such objects. This was reported by Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol". He noted that all construction work is currently being carried out in accordance with the existing legislation. Previously, there were violations related to illegal construction;

A fertilizer production plant has started operations in the Ala-Buka district

In the village of Ak-Tam, located in the Ala-Buka district, the "Agrofos" plant has started operations, which is engaged in the production of fertilizers. The Jalal-Abad regional state administration reported this event.

Kyrgyzstan Enters a Zone of High Water Risk — Zheenaliev

At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Almaz Zheenaliev reported that according to a study by the World Resources Institute, which analyzes the water management of Central Asian countries, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan hold high positions in terms of water risk, with indicators of 3.74 and 3.63, respectively. Kyrgyzstan, he noted, has a water

Prosinečki: The main thing is the desire to play for the country, the rest we will handle.

At the press conference held today, Robert Prosinečki, the new head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team, expressed confidence that despite the cultural differences between Asia and Europe, significant success can be achieved by combining the strengths of both mentalities. “Undoubtedly, there are differences between Asia and Europe, but since we are involved in football, I believe that by combining the best of both worlds, we can achieve success. After signing the contract, I will need to

In the Talas village, Kyrgyzstan has built a kindergarten for the first time

In the Talas region, in the village of Kyrgyzstan, the opening of a new kindergarten "Mekenchil" took place, which accommodates 170 children. At the opening ceremony, the district akim Bekmyrza Ashimov, the head of the education department Chyngyz Chalov, and other representatives of the local authorities were present.

In the city of Manas, a local resident was found with 1.3 kg of hashish and almost half a kilo of marijuana.

In Manas, a local resident was detained with 1.3 kg of hashish and nearly half a kilo of marijuana On December 10, the press service of the Drug Control Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in drug trafficking.

The first household waste sorting facility has opened in Naryn

The first waste sorting enterprise has been launched in Naryn, as reported by the press service of the local mayor's office. This modern sorting equipment, located near the landfill, is capable of processing up to seven types of waste. The enterprise will recycle up to 4 tons of garbage per hour and will create 20 new jobs.

Headwear of Kyrgyz Men in the 18th-20th Centuries

The National Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" houses a collection of men's headgear of the Kyrgyz people. This was reported by the museum team in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. As the staff clarified, all the presented headgear dates back to the 18th-20th centuries.

Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan intend to increase trade turnover and launch joint projects

The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan, Mejnun Mamedov. During this discussion, the main focus was on strengthening bilateral ties, including increasing trade turnover in agriculture, developing processing, as well as veterinary and phytosanitary cooperation. The possibilities of implementing advanced agricultural technologies were also

Centuries-Old Buildings: The History of an Ancient Church Originally Built from Felt

The Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Karakol, is the first Orthodox church within the city limits of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the city administration. According to official data, in 1871, an independent Turkestan diocese was established, and a felt field church was relocated from the village of Teploklyuchenka to the new district town of Karakol. In 1876, a brick building was erected on its site, which, unfortunately, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1887. In 1895, local merchants

Promoter Hearn spoke about Bivol's plans to return to the ring

Discussing the future of his charge, Eddie Hearn noted that the first fight may be less significant compared to a potential third bout against Artur Beterbiev. "This could be an official defense of one of his titles, of which he has plenty. We are also considering options with Callum Smith and Michael Eifert. Don't forget that there is a mandatory challenger according to the WBA," Hearn said in an interview with EverythingBoxing. Dmitry Bivol won against Artur Beterbiev in

Oruntaev: The housing renovation project is ready and awaits consideration by the new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, stated on the air of the program "Elden Sobol" that the housing renovation project for the country has already been completed and is now awaiting discussion by the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that there are houses in the republic built during the 1960s and 1970s, whose service life has already expired.

Flu Season: How to Reduce Risks in Transport, at Work, and in Daily Life

The Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communications reminds citizens of the importance of adhering to preventive measures during the period of increased cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. Experts emphasize the necessity of strictly following recommendations in public places:

The Livestock Market in Tokmok Continues to Be Improved — What Has Been Done So Far

In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, despite the snowfall, work is actively underway to improve the local livestock market. This livestock market is considered one of the largest in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan and serves as an important trading hub for livestock in the Chui district, where cows, sheep, horses, and bulls can be purchased.

Adylbek Kasymaliev will make a working visit to Russia

On December 11 and 12, 2025, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who is the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, will go on a working visit to Moscow. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, during his visit he will participate in the next meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and will also attend an international conference dedicated to cooperation in science and technology.

Famous Croatian Footballer Becomes Head Coach of Kyrgyzstan National Team

Robert Prosinečki, the famous Croatian footballer, has now officially become the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team. This was announced by the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, who introduced the new coach.

A commission has been established to investigate the incident at the "Manas" theater

A conflict occurred at the Kyrgyz National Theatre "Manas," prompting the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan to establish a special commission for a detailed investigation of the situation. On December 9, information about a clash between the manaschi appeared on social media, causing public resonance. In response, the ministry sent a commission to objectively study the incident.

Australian teenagers are being turned into guinea pigs. The whole world is watching the experiment.

According to the new law, all social networks will have to block access for users under 16 years old who are located in Australia. Due to the time difference, the law came into effect for Germany on December 9 at 14:00. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explained the necessity of this measure as a desire to protect youth from excessive screen time and harmful content. The law, titled the "Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024," was passed by parliament a year

Since the beginning of the year, producer prices for industrial goods have increased by 28.9%

- Starting from January 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee, producer prices for industrial goods and services increased by 28.9% compared to December 2024. The main factor behind this growth was a rise of 34.7% in manufacturing industries. From January to October 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, prices for industrial goods and services increased by 23%. The largest increase was recorded in the production of basic metals and finished metal products, where the growth

Due to the conflict between the manaschy, the Ministry of Culture has created a commission

A commission has been formed in the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy to address the current situation at the "Manas" theater. As it became known, on December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschy appeared on social media.

In "Kyrgyz Komur," the reasons for the appearance of fine coal fraction in winter were explained.

- On the air of the radio on December 10, 2025, the Deputy Director of "Kyrgyz Komur," Rustambek Sadyraliev, discussed issues related to the quality of coal during the winter season. According to Sadyraliev, with the onset of cold weather, consumers have complaints, particularly regarding the fine fraction of coal and the smoke produced during its combustion. He noted that in winter, the issue of air quality becomes especially relevant in Bishkek, and the "coal issue" plays

Kyrgyzstan conducts the largest count of argalis and ibexes in recent years

Kyrgyzstan has begun work on the international monitoring of wild ungulate populations, such as argali and ibex. According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, these activities are timed to coincide with International Mountain Day and are organized within the framework of a Roadmap developed for the Decade of Action to support mountain regions.