The "Commonwealth Cup" competition in Tashkent took place from December 10 to 13, where the Kyrgyzstan national team in pencak silat achieved outstanding results. Gold medals (1st place):
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At an exhibition in Beijing organized by blogger Zhang Kaiyi and her husband, an incident occurred involving a child who dropped an expensive exhibit, reports RBC, citing the Daily Mail. Published photographs show the boy touching the display case, after which he likely knocked into the protective glass, which fell to the floor along with the artifact.
On December 18, an accident involving several vehicles occurred at the ski resort "Karakol." According to witnesses, one of the vehicles, a Toyota Land Cruiser, crashed into the rear of another vehicle after failing to stop in time. Following this collision, one car crashed into another, continuing the chain of accidents until one of the drivers stopped their vehicle across the road. In the Traffic Safety Department of the Issyk-Kul region, it was reported that no one was injured as a
This is a translation of an article by the Ukrainian service of the BBC. The original in Ukrainian is available here . The material contains sensitive details and mentions of suicides. Some names have been changed for safety reasons.
In the Batken region, in the city of Sulyukta, a competition called "Best Father" took place. At the event, men gathered to demonstrate the important role of a father in the lives of their families.
At the New Year celebration organized in Bishkek, 60 children from the Jalal-Abad region participated. This information was provided by the presidential envoy in the region.
html On December 18, a transfer of modern laboratory equipment from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took place in Bishkek for use in laboratories in Kyrgyzstan. This equipment, including consumables and diagnostic test systems, is intended for the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This was reported by the organization itself. It is worth noting that assistance in the procurement and delivery of the equipment was provided by the United Nations
On December 19, a ceremony was held for the appointment of new leaders of the staff of the Jogorku Kenesh, according to information provided by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kutman Tursunkulov has been appointed as the head of the staff, with Maria Isanova as his first deputy. Narynbek Kubatbek uulu has been appointed as a deputy.
A traffic accident was recorded at the 148th kilometer of the Osh–Batken–Razakov highway. The incident occurred on December 19 at around 1:00 PM in the village of Alga, located in the Kadamjay district.
Botobek Tenirbaev, a 56-year-old carpenter from the village of Chimgan in the Leilek district, shares his passion. After finishing high school in 1986, he enrolled in carpentry training at Lyceum No. 48 in Isfara. "There, I learned the basic principles of working with wood. My mentor Abdimumut taught me until the collapse of the Soviet Union, and I learned a lot from him. I mastered the construction of wooden houses, which are famous in Batken. There are two main types – double and simple
According to Putin, the stele now looks different, and its location has changed. “He [Zelensky] is an artist, and a very talented artist. I say this without irony. Why stand on the threshold? Come into the house if Kupiansk is under control,” added the Russian leader. Information about Vladimir Zelensky's visit to Kupiansk appeared on December 12. Just a few days before that, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the complete "liberation" of the city from Ukrainian
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a ceremony was held to open the new boiler house 'Bishkekselmash', attended by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. Speaking at the event, the mayor emphasized the importance of this facility for the city's residents.
- According to the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, potato exports to Uzbekistan amounted to 22 thousand tons worth 2 million dollars. This is half of the volume during the same period in 2024, when 44.7 thousand tons were exported for 4.6 million dollars. In addition to Uzbekistan, potatoes are also supplied to a number of other countries. The table below presents data on the volumes and value of potato exports to different countries for January-October 2025 and
Important issues were discussed at the meeting Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with Valery Zhovtenko, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the country. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers.
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As part of the investigation into a corruption case in the Ken-Sai massif, six more people have been detained, including both current and former government officials. This was reported by the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Directorate. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the detentions were made in connection with the investigation of corruption related to the reallocation of land plots in the Aravan district. The list of detainees includes:
The Canadian company World Wide Minerals is turning to arbitration to review the case regarding uranium licenses, as reported by Orda.kz. According to the information, WWM has filed a notice for a renewed arbitration proceeding against Kazakhstan, marking the beginning of the third phase of the dispute related to investments in uranium in Kazakhstan made in the 1990s.
In Kochkor-Ata, on December 28, the results of the regional stage of the theatrical competition for school students titled "National Spirit — Global Heights: The Path of Creative Youth" were summarized. The event was attended by the leadership of the presidential representative office in the Jalal-Abad region.
Arrested suspect in apartment fraud Turmush — On December 19, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region reported the detention of a suspect in apartment fraud. A resident of the Issyk-Ata district contacted the police on December 11. He stated that in March 2025, he saw an advertisement for the sale of an apartment in the village of Ivanovka on the "Lalafо" website. After contacting the seller, they agreed on the deal, and the buyer handed over 1
In Tokyo, a meeting took place between Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kubo Takaaki, the head of the Japanese branch of InvesCore Financial Group (ICFG). This event was held as part of the business forum "Central Asia + Japan," as reported by the agency's press service. During the discussion, investment opportunities in key projects of Kyrgyzstan were considered, such as infrastructure development,
The United States has temporarily suspended the implementation of the Diversity Visa (DV1) immigration lottery program, which provides foreigners with the opportunity to obtain a green card. This decision was a result of an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump, following the shooting incident at Brown University.
The Government of Kyrgyzstan has announced a new development-oriented budget Today's budget of Kyrgyzstan can be characterized as development-oriented. This was stated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev in his interview, discussing the current state of government expenditures.
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, the export of cabbage from Kyrgyzstan decreased threefold from January to October 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. During the specified period of the current year, 3,500 tons of cabbage were exported for a total of 740 thousand dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volumes amounted to 11,000 tons with revenue of 1.5 million dollars.
An emergency avalanche warning for the passes of the country has been issued by the Hydrometeorological Service of Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyzgidromet). The message states that from December 20 to 22, precipitation is expected in the mountainous areas, which may lead to avalanches. The most risky sections of the roads include:
Elida Madanbekova, a resident of Karakol, has been actively working in the energy sector for over two decades. Although she is trained as a teacher, her journey in this field has been successful, and she has earned the trust of the local population. According to information from a Turmush correspondent, Elida graduated from Issyk-Kul State University with a degree in "Mathematics." In 2004, after completing her studies, she applied to the Karakol Electric Network Company, where she
A long queue of heavy trucks has formed near the "Sosnovka" checkpoint. According to drivers, on December 19, trucks began to line up along the highway from the village of Sosnovka to the village of Bokso-Zhol, heading towards Bishkek – Osh.
On December 19, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in livestock theft. The incident occurred in the village of Kairma in the Jayil District on the night of December 12 to 13, when a six-year-old brown stallion, which was tied up, was stolen from a yard.
According to information received on December 19 from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained. On December 17, a resident of the village of Dostuk, located in the Alamudun district, reported to the police. He stated that in June 2025, he handed over 8,000 US dollars, and then an additional 4,000 dollars to a man who promised to sell him 20 acres of land in the villages of Belovodskoye and Aleksandrovka in the Moscow
A woman appealed to Kyrgyzstan with a request regarding the inadmissibility of her son's participation in hostilities abroad. She reported that her son had been convicted and is serving his sentence in the Russian Federation. On December 18, she submitted a statement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, demanding that he not be sent to the combat zone. The issue was reviewed by the leadership of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the appeal has been taken into
Good news for residents of the southern districts of Bishkek: the waiting time for the delivery of groceries and household goods has significantly decreased. Glovo announces the launch of its second micro-fulfillment center called Glovo Express, which radically changes the approach to fast delivery.
- According to statistical information, in Kyrgyzstan, from January to November 2025, dairy products were produced worth 17 billion 753 million 752.1 thousand soms. This is an increase of 5.96% compared to the same period last year, when production amounted to 16 billion 755 million 919.6 thousand soms. In November 2025, the volume of dairy product production amounted to 1 billion 221 million 24.9 thousand soms, which is a decrease of 7.07% compared to November 2024 (1 billion 313 million 978.8
In Kok-Jangak, a transfer of specialized equipment took place for the municipal enterprise "Shar-Bulak." The event gathered local residents and deputies of the kenesh. According to the mayor Syrgak Zamirbek uulu, a total of five units of new equipment were handed over, acquired as part of the reconstruction supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He noted that the water supply networks in the city had not been updated since 1932. "The reconstruction of
In order to enhance road safety and convenience for tourists and local residents, the road to the "Karokol" ski base is regularly cleared and treated with inert materials. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the employees of the road maintenance enterprise No. 11, which is part of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tündük," oversee these works.
The signing ceremony was led by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The rector of KNAU, Rysbek Nurgaziev, also attended the event, highlighting the importance of his institution's participation in the implementation of environmental programs. The competitive selection was conducted by an independent commission, which included representatives from government structures, associations, and civil society organizations. The
In Kyrgyzstan, a pilot implementation of the pasture management concept is set to begin, focusing on the Naryn region. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the country. The project will be implemented by the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Forage under the Ministry of Agriculture. The information was announced by the deputy director of the service, Ishenbek Almambetov, at a seminar dedicated to the topic of
In the Alamedin district, an inspection has begun regarding the possible illegal extraction of gravel from the river flowing on the outskirts of the village of Zarechnoye. Recently, a message appeared on social media stating that a truck was entering the riverbed to extract and transport gravel. The author of the post expressed concerns that gravel extraction could lead to changes in the river's course or cause the water level to drop below the gravel level and seep into the ground.
On the road leading to the ski resort "Karakol," a collision involving several vehicles occurred due to heavy snowfall. The moment of the incident was captured on video by witnesses.
Namazbek Aitmambetov, a hunter from the village of Tendik, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, tracked and killed a wolf that was threatening livestock, particularly yaks. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by other hunters.
As part of the excursion program organized by the Bishkek city hall for the delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, participants were able to see significant changes in the capital. Delegate Tilek Usupov, sharing his impressions with the editorial office of VB.KG, noted that this was not just a formal program, but a real demonstration of the city's progress. He emphasized that Mayor Aibek Junushaliev is actively working on the development of the capital, which became evident during
A tragedy occurred in Talas: a 22-year-old man died as a result of a traffic accident. The incident happened on December 18 at around 11:30 PM on the Suusamyr–Talas-Taraz highway, near the village of Kyk-Kazyk, where the vehicles "Honda Stepwgn" and "Lada Priora" collided.
On December 18, a meeting dedicated to the development of the state language took place in the Moscow district of the Chui region, attended by the chairman of the National Commission for the State Language and Language Policy under the President, Melis Murataliev. According to the district administration, the event was held in the meeting hall of the district administration. Among the participants were Deputy Akim Nazgul Mekeshova, Head of the Department of Digitalization and Innovations A.
Since the beginning of 2023, Uzbekistan has recorded 10,222 cases of fires, which is 17% more than in the same period last year, as reported by the Minister of Emergency Situations Botir Kudratkhodjaev. According to him, 102 people were injured, and 67 people died as a result of these incidents. The minister noted that the main cause of fires is human factors, including improper use of heating systems and electrical appliances. It is important to emphasize that 76% of all registered fires
The Jalal-Abad Regional Court confirmed the sentence handed down to a specialist from the interregional department of the Population Registration Department under the Ministry of Digital Development, who was convicted of accepting a bribe. As a result of the court proceedings, she was fined 500,000 soms. The woman was detained by officers of the State National Security Committee (GKNB).
- On December 18, 2025, the Director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, M. Kocherov, along with the Deputy Director M. Asybekov, visited the Central Plant Quarantine Laboratory. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reported this. During the visit, the current state of the laboratory, the quality and speed of the analyses conducted, as well as the technical capabilities and staffing were analyzed. Laboratory specialists shared information about
In 1951, Lyubov Isakova was born in the Moscow region. After receiving her education in 1970, she went to Batken on assignment to start her career as a teacher. At that time, she was only 21 years old. Two years after moving, she married a local Kyrgyz young man.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has shared current information about the condition of roads in the mountainous areas of the country. According to the agency's data, there were temporary restrictions for heavy vehicles at the Toо-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek – Osh road and at the Dolon pass on the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart route. Currently, snowfalls are ongoing, and road maintenance services are actively engaged in clearing the roads and distributing inert materials. Temporary
E. offered A.K. to purchase land, promising to arrange the necessary documents. As a result of this agreement, he received 8,000 US dollars from the applicant, and then another 4,000 dollars a week later. However, E. not only failed to formalize the land plot but also did not return the money. Moreover, he threatened A.K., using the names of fictitious high-ranking officials and avoiding personal meetings. As a result, A.K. incurred losses amounting to 1,440,000 soms. After the application was