According to Elvira Borombaeva, the General Director of the Central Asian Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and a mediator, Bishkek has the potential to become an important center for resolving both domestic and international disputes.
Mass protests took place over the weekend in Somaliland, located in Somalia, following Israel's announcement recognizing the region as an independent state. Participants took to the streets to express support for the Palestinian people and condemn this decision. Social media was filled with videos of demonstrations in Borama, located approximately 50 km from Hargeisa. Protesters shouted anti-Israel slogans and held Palestinian flags, while being supported by observers.
From January 1 to January 9, 2026, during the New Year holidays, medical institutions will operate according to an established schedule, organizing duty shifts for responsible specialists. These organizations will ensure round-the-clock provision of emergency medical care, a reserve of beds for the emergency hospitalization of patients will be formed, and necessary medications, medical supplies, and blood components will be prepared. At the level of outpatient care, family medicine centers and
On the night of December 29, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attempted to attack the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin using drones. However, the Russian air defense system was able to detect and destroy 91 drones. This attack occurred shortly after the United States reported positive progress in peace negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
The official exchange rates for December 30, 2025, were published by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. A comparison with data from December 27 showed that there were no significant changes in the currency market.
On December 29, representatives of the local authorities visited children who were unable to attend the New Year’s tree due to health issues. Together with Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden, they delivered gifts right to the doors of these children, among whom are children with cerebral palsy who are completely dependent on care.
The United Kingdom is preparing to launch a program that will allow school and college graduates to experience military service in the Army, Navy, and Air Force for a year, without long-term commitments.
During the ceremonial reception, Ambassador Aibek Moldogaziev discussed key points of Kyrgyz-American cooperation and outlined plans for bilateral events for the next year.
Today in the Ton district, a New Year celebration called "Balaty Mayramy" took place with the participation of B. Osmonov, the head of the district state administration, reports Turmush correspondent. 210 children from various rural areas of the district attended the event. Among the participants were honor students, children from disadvantaged families, kids with disabilities, as well as orphans and other categories of children.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the city hall is organizing an unforgettable New Year's Eve on the central Ala-Too square, inviting both locals and tourists to celebrate the holiday. This is reported in an official statement from the municipality. The festive concert will begin on December 31 at 6:00 PM and promises to create an atmosphere of true New Year's magic, filling hearts with joy and positivity for the entire coming year.
According to WHO data, alcohol affects mortality more than any other psychoactive substance. In 2019, approximately 145,000 cases of death from injuries related to alcohol consumption were recorded in Europe, with the most common causes being suicides, road accidents, and falls. Alcohol-related risks:
A person can refuse cookies because they strive for a more important goal, such as health or weight loss. However, an unstable will can lead to sweets beginning to control a person. If desires are not controlled, they can take over, turning a person into a puppet. This threat explains the prevalence of the practice of abstinence in various cultures. Fasting and renouncing pleasures are ways to resist temptations. By limiting themselves in food, sex, and entertainment, people strive to maintain
- From 2020 to 2024, the total area allocated for agricultural crops in Kyrgyzstan increased by 23.1 thousand hectares, corresponding to a growth of 1.9%, reaching 1,246.7 thousand hectares as of 2024. This data was presented in the statistical report. In 2024, the most significant part of the crops consisted of grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat), occupying 602.9 thousand hectares, which accounts for 48.4% of the total area. Forage crops ranked second with an area of 404.3
In the Jeti-Oguz district, a New Year gift presentation took place for 600 children. On December 29, a festive event was organized near the Christmas tree in honor of the best students from the district's schools, attended by the head of the Jeti-Oguz District State Administration, E. Bakhaevdinov.
- In Kyrgyzstan, there is an observed increase in meat and milk production of more than 3% in 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. The volume of livestock and poultry sent for slaughter increased from 414.4 thousand tons in 2024 to 427.9 thousand tons, which is a 3.3% growth. The production of raw milk rose by 3%, increasing from 1.692 million tons to 1.743 million tons.
A road traffic accident occurred on the Osh–Batken–Razakov highway on the night of December 27 near the city of Kadamjai. According to preliminary data, a DAF truck transporting oil overturned while descending from the Kadamjai pass at one of the turns. Witnesses claim that the vehicle was carrying oil from the Arkin massif located in the Leilek district.
- According to information from the National Bank, auctions are scheduled for December 30, 2025, where notes with different maturities will be placed: 7, 91, and 182 days. Auction characteristics:
A New Year's fair has opened on Manas Street in the city of Talas, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Local market vendors inform that the fair will continue its work until the end of the month, until December 31.
At the VIII convocation of the Kün-Chyghys Ayil Council of the Ton District, Ermek Zholdoshbekovich Kydiev was elected as the new chairman. Kydiev has already held a deputy position in the Kün-Chyghys Ayil Council three times in a row, and in the VI convocation, he chaired the council and successfully fulfilled his duties.
- As part of the rule update, the National Bank has proposed a revised Chapter 3 for discussion, dedicated to the document requirements for financial platform operators. The discussion of the new rules is open to the public.
According to information, the billionaire does not intend to comply with the demands of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to transfer all funds from the sale of the club by March 17. The Times also reports that Abramovich has assembled a team of lawyers for the legal proceedings, including former Donald Trump advisor Eric Herschmann. He plans to file a lawsuit for approximately £2.5 million.
In the coming days, residents of Kyrgyzstan will work on a reduced schedule as the New Year holidays have been extended until January 12, 2026. This became possible thanks to a resolution adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, which adds two days off — January 8 and 9 — for employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions funded by the state budget.
In the Batken region, the city of Razakov was awarded the title of the cleanest city in Kyrgyzstan as a result of the national competition "The Cleanest City and the Cleanest Ayil Aimak," which was conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to information from the regional administration, as a result of the competition, Razakov took
According to Ulysmedia.kz, "Rosatom" controls 24% of uranium reserves in Kazakhstan, while 22% are under the control of foreign companies from Canada, France, China, and Japan. In his Telegram channel Energy Analytics, Abzal Narymbetov discussed the distribution of control over uranium reserves. He noted that until 2009, the Canadian company Uranium One managed up to 10% of uranium resources in Kazakhstan.
In 2024-2025, the total volume of FDI in India amounted to over $80.5 billion, despite global economic challenges. According to the World Investment Report 2025 prepared by UNCTAD, global FDI flows decreased by 11% in 2024; however, there is stable interest from investors in developing countries, including India. This year, many large international companies announced their intentions to invest in India. For example, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced an investment of $17.5 billion by 2030
According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, 25,391 new jobs were created in the country in 2025. This is reported in the official report of the agency. One of the main factors contributing to the increase in employment was the social contract program. This year, the amount of social assistance under this program increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms, allowing for 13,331 agreements to be concluded for the specified amount across the country.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the internal affairs bodies of the Issyk-Kul region conducted a garrison drill inspection aimed at ensuring public order, the safety of citizens, and traffic safety. The event was organized in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a temporary ban on the import of electronic cigarettes into the country. A temporary ban is being introduced for six months on the import of the following goods into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic:
A garrison drill inspection took place in the central square of Batken, timed to coincide with the New Year holidays. The event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Major General of Police Adylbek Biibosunov. Also present at the inspection were the presidential representative in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, and leaders of local law enforcement agencies.
Starting from 2026, an increase in tariffs for drinking water and wastewater services is expected in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region. These changes were approved by the deputies at a session of the city council held on Friday, December 26.
On December 29, a solemn event took place at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, gathering around 1,200 employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" and representatives of other city services. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. As part of the celebration, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev presented the keys to new specialized equipment that has joined the enterprise's fleet.
On December 29, a children's New Year celebration took place near the Christmas tree in Manas, organized by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. The ceremony began at the main Christmas tree located in Freedom Square (Azattyk). The president's representative addressed the children with congratulations on the upcoming New Year.
In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, the development of a municipal penalty parking lot has been initiated, and two tow trucks have been purchased for the evacuation of improperly parked vehicles. This information became known during the extraordinary XXI session of the city council of deputies of the X convocation.
At the hardware meeting led by Almambet Shykmamatov, the chairman of the State Tax Service, the results of the agency's work for 2025 were summarized. According to the press service of the STS, opening the meeting, Shykmamatov congratulated the staff on the upcoming 2026 year and noted the successful completion of the tasks set in the past year.
Olivier salad continues to be an integral part of the New Year's table for many families in Kyrgyzstan. We conducted calculations to find out how much it will cost to prepare traditional Olivier for the holiday.
The monitoring center aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic rules has been ceremoniously opened in Osh. Among those present at the event were the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of internal affairs, Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azenbek Kozukeev, and the head of the Osh City Police Department, Damirbek Isakov, as well as other high-ranking officials.
Various events are planned at the G. Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place from January 4 to January 11, 2026. This program is intended for both local residents and guests of the capital. During the festive days, visitors can look forward to exciting master classes where they can learn to create scrolls, talismans, mirrors, and combs. Additionally, lectures on European and medieval art will be conducted by renowned art historians Ainura Moldokmatova and
The Attorney General emphasized that the new facility will serve as a foundation for improving the organization of the prosecutor's office in the Tyup district, which, in turn, will positively impact the quality of service for citizens.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the acquisition of modern equipment intended for artificial insemination of cattle. This became possible thanks to the efforts of the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed. Zhanybek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, visited the site where the new equipment was installed to familiarize himself with its specifications and assess the progress of the
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, announced the continuation of a decisive fight against terrorism both within the country and beyond its borders. This statement was made against the backdrop of an operation aimed at militants of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" in Yalova. Ali Yerlikaya, the Minister of Interior of Turkey, previously reported the elimination of six ISIS militants in Yalova province. Unfortunately, three police officers also lost their lives
In the lead-up to December 30, meteorologists report that snowfall is expected in the high mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. However, no precipitation is forecasted for the rest of the country.
When the owner attempted to retrieve his cars, S.U. resorted to threats and claimed to have connections with high-ranking officials, emphasizing this by showing family photos with the country's leadership. His deception continued until a criminal case was initiated under Article 209, Part 4 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (fraud). On December 27, 2025, as a result of operational activities, S.U. was detained in the city of Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region, and
The Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, shared information with Tazabek about the current status of the Kyzyl-Ompol deposit development. According to him, the company "Kyrgyzaltyn" plans to independently organize production at this deposit.
At the operational meeting of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Chairman Almambet Shykmamatov summarized the results of the work for the year 2025. At the beginning of the meeting, Shykmamatov congratulated his colleagues on the upcoming year 2026 and emphasized that the outgoing year had been successful in terms of achieving the tasks set before the agency.
According to CNN sources, the presidents will discuss several relevant topics at the meeting, including further steps regarding the Gaza Strip, Iran's ballistic missile program, the situation in Lebanon, and details of a new military aid package for Israel from the U.S. Additionally, they will discuss moving to the second phase of the American plan for Gaza and ways to maintain the ceasefire. CNN also reports that Netanyahu may ask Trump for a "green light" for a new military
On December 29, at a general meeting of the staff of the President's Administration, the results of the work for the year 2025 were summarized, and honorary certificates and acknowledgments from the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers were presented. This information was provided by the government press service. Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated the team on the upcoming year 2026 and emphasized that the outgoing year was challenging, but thanks to joint efforts, all tasks were successfully
In anticipation of the New Year, the Bishkek Health Promotion Center reminds residents of the importance of following safe eating practices to avoid health issues during the holidays. Experts emphasize that during New Year celebrations, it is essential to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food safety. Dishes left at room temperature become an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive.