In the Talas region, in the Manas district, a New Year's celebration dedicated to children took place. 110 kids were invited to the event, including both honor students and children from large and needy families.
- The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to eliminate import customs duties on waste and scrap of precious metals, effective until December 31, 2028. Vaghn Kazaryan, Director of the Customs-Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation Department of the EEC, noted that previous experience with such measures helped maintain the load of refining capacities in the EAEU and increased the consumption of waste and scrap of precious metals.
In the Batken region, the construction of a road has been successfully completed, with a cost of 888.9 million soms. This project includes the Sary-Talaa–Kyzyl-Tash–Zardaly route. The opening of new industrial and social facilities, including this road, took place online during the IV People's Kurultai, which is being held with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Kara-Burgon, a small dairy processing enterprise was launched. The event took place on December 25 with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov in an online format. The owner of the new enterprise, 37-year-old Mayrambek Zhakiev, announced the start of his business "Ak-Bulak".
At the IV People's Kurultai, delegate Avatbek Zholoev, representing the Uzgen district, addressed the authorities with an initiative to build a bridge over the Jazy River. This river separates the settlements of Jazy and Myrzake. The delegate noted that the lack of a bridge for a long time creates significant problems for the residents of this area. The Uzgen district includes three villages — Kurshab, Myrzake, and Jazy, but there is still no proper transportation connection between them.
The initiative put forward by the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and China for the development of transport infrastructure in the form of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is receiving active support from various segments of society. This project represents not only economic and infrastructural value but also possesses significant strategic potential for Central Asia. The legal community is also showing active interest in this endeavor, indicating the need for a comprehensive
Recently, issues related to the attraction of foreign labor and the presence of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan have been actively discussed. In light of the growing interest in this topic, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has clarified how control over these processes is carried out and what the state policy in this area is. According to the information from the ministry, foreign specialists are attracted exclusively within the framework of current
In the Batken region, 327 cases of measles have been registered over the past 11 months. This information was provided by specialists from the Batken Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance.
In the "Couples" section today, we present Aruuke Kolokoeva, a Kyrgyz girl, and Radamir, a Russian guy, both of whom grew up in Kyrgyzstan. Aruuke is a native of Bishkek, where she works as an ITF taekwondo coach, specializing in training girls. “I got married at 19. My husband and I met at training sessions since we were both coaches. He was persistent, meeting me after work and seeing me home,” she recalls.
The mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, shared with the Kabar agency the results of the mayor's office's work and outlined future plans covering a wide range of tasks—from opening new educational institutions to attracting investments and resettling citizens. According to Toktorbaev, President Sadyr Japarov addressed a number of pressing issues at the recent Kurultai, where 40 delegates from Osh attended. The forum is being held at a high organizational level.
In the Batken region, in the Pidap area, near the village of Orukzar, a study of the gas field is planned. According to information from the regional president's office, on December 20, 2025, Aibek Shamenov, the presidential representative, held a working meeting at the Pidap site, where unused gas wells are located.
- At the IV People's Kurultai, held today, December 25, Altynbek Aldakulov, a delegate from Tokmok, shared with the participants the pressing issues faced by his city. He pointed out the high degree of inaction among local enterprises and emphasized that investment is crucial for their recovery. According to him, Tokmok has the status of an industrial center; however, many factories and plants remain inactive. In his opinion, the problem affects not only Tokmok but the entire country.
Dastan Sagynbek uulu, a 31-year-old resident of the village of Ak-Jar in the Talas region, plays as a defender for the team "Yntymak." A Turmush correspondent spoke with him. He joined the team for the game of kok-boru in 2019.
At the IV People's Kurultai, held on December 25, 2025, the delegate from the Talas region, Kenzhaly Arykbaev, emphasized that the issue of insufficient irrigation water and the development of the irrigation system in the Talas Valley remains extremely urgent. He proposed to restore the operation of the "Kairma" canal, which, according to him, could significantly increase irrigated land by 15,000 hectares, covering the area from the eastern part of the Talas district (starting
The construction of a road connecting the villages of Sary-Talaa, Kyzyl-Tash, and Zardaly has been completed in the Batken region. This road has now been officially put into operation, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that a 30-meter iron bridge was built as part of the project.
On December 25, 2025, public hearings dedicated to the General Plan project for the capital until 2050 concluded in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. Alexander Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG", presented the current state of the transport network.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the opening of six new facilities took place, including five social and one industrial building. This was reported by the city administration. The ceremonial event was held in the Sverdlovsk district, where the National Lyceum of Innovative Technologies named after A. Moldokulov was opened after major repairs.
In his speech, Turgunbek Uulu emphasized the activities of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, highlighting that its members, who have undergone a rigorous selection process, are focused on legislative support for the sustainable development of the country. According to the speaker, the previous parliament was sometimes perceived not as a constructive platform but as a center for political games, which led to complex situations in the country. However, over the past five years, the
The forward of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team, Mukhamed Askarbekov, made a name for himself at the Kazakhstan championship, scoring two goals. Askarbekov recently joined the team "Taraz Omega," which competes in the First League, the second tier in the country.
In the village of Kosh-Dobo, located at an altitude of 3,020 meters above sea level and 100 kilometers from the district center, a new family medical group has been opened. The online ceremony dedicated to this event was attended by President Sadyr Japarov. According to information from the Ministry of Health, the construction of the medical facility was financed from the republican budget. A total of 65.9 million soms was allocated for the construction of a hospital that meets modern
In the Batken region, research aimed at determining potential gas reserves will soon begin at the Pidap site. This was reported by the press service of the presidential representative in the region. On December 20, Aibek Shamenov, the head of the region, visited unused gas wells located near the village of Oruk-Zar in the Akturpak rural district of the Kadamjai district. After the visit, Shamenov instructed the district akim Bolot Bayake uulu to organize activities for assessing gas reserves.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the Republican Center for Health Promotion urges citizens not to use pyrotechnic products for the safety of those around them. Fireworks and firecrackers, while creating a festive atmosphere, can pose a serious threat to health and public order.
The official opening of the large coal pit "Suluktu," located in section No. 11, took place in the Batken region. This was reported in a press release from the presidential representative's office in the region. The opening ceremony was held today with the participation of the first deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, Baktybek Toksonbaev, as well as local authorities and miners.
Today, December 25, a ceremonial opening of the coal mine named "Sulukta 11" took place in the Batken region, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening occurred thanks to an agreement between the Kyrgyz Coal Company (OAO "Kyrgyzkomur") and a Chinese trade and industrial company, under which 65 million dollars were invested in the development of coal resources.
The correspondent of Turmush reports that in the village of Dolon, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, residents have begun their traditional winter recreation. Every winter, Lake Dolon freezes over, allowing local residents to enjoy ice skating.
The study showed that seasonal rhythms of nature can vary significantly even over short distances, sometimes creating the impression that neighboring areas are thousands of kilometers apart. By creating a map of seasonal vegetation cycles based on twenty years of data, an international team of scientists was able to track in detail how the reflection of infrared light by plants changes throughout the seasons. This allowed them to establish precise growth and dormancy periods for plants that
The opening of new buildings for two educational institutions took place in Naryn: secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov and secondary school No. 10 named after Zh. Cholponbaev. According to the city administration, the new addition to secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov can accommodate 500 students and was built at a cost of 178 million soms.
At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that there is a stable growth of investments in fixed capital in Kyrgyzstan, which is an indicator of trust from both the population and international businesses in the country. He noted: “The increase in the volume of investments leads to the creation of new enterprises, the development of the industrial sector, the construction of modern facilities, and the creation of thousands of jobs.” According to him, more and more
On December 25, a New Year event was held at the A. Izibayev Kyrgyz State Circus in Bishkek for children from rehabilitation centers, special educational institutions, and kindergartens. This information was provided by the city administration. The Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, addressed the children with a welcoming speech, wishing the young participants health, joy, many smiles, and the fulfillment of their cherished wishes.
According to The Guardian, the new store in West Village has opened its doors, offering freshly prepared dishes such as pilaf and samsa. The article mentions that the author, visiting Tashkent for the first time in Brighton Beach, felt the bustling atmosphere and found many familiar faces. The author shares her memories of childhood days in Kazakhstan, when manti, chak-chak, and compote were an integral part of her diet. Manti, which she learned to cook with her mother, were one of the first
On December 25, President Sadyr Japarov, participating in an online event, solemnly inaugurated 8 social and production facilities in the Jalal-Abad region. This event took place as part of the IV People's Kurultai.
During the IV People's Kurultai, which was held online under the chairmanship of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, several new manufacturing enterprises were launched in the Talas region. Three factories were officially opened in Talas: an asphalt concrete plant, a reinforced concrete plant, and a stone crushing plant. These enterprises are located in the Kara-Dobo Besh-Tash rural area and are fully ready to commence operations.
The Istanbul prosecutor's office reported the issuance of arrest warrants for 137 individuals suspected of preparing terrorist attacks timed to coincide with the celebration of Christmas and New Year. These actions were initiated at the call of the terrorist organization "Islamic State." Currently, 115 people have been detained, according to RIA Novosti. The arrests were made after the anti-terrorism bureau of the prosecutor's office received information about planned
At the IV People's Kurultai, a delegate from Russia, Zina Bakirova, addressed President Sadyr Japarov, asking him to pay attention to the issues faced by labor migrants outside the country. She noted that the report presented by the head of state highlighted important achievements of Kyrgyzstan over the past year, but the issue of migrants was not adequately addressed.
At the fourth People's Kurultai, the delegate from Kara-Balta, Dyikanbay Abdiyev, raised several pressing issues facing the city. He noted that there is only one hospital operating in Kara-Balta, whereas there used to be two during the Soviet era. As a result of privatization, one of the hospitals fell into private hands. Now the city administration has purchased this property, and a new hospital is planned to be built on a 4.3-hectare site. “This issue was raised last year as well. The
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, announced a significant 100% increase in the salaries of cultural sector workers. This statement was made during the IV People's Kurultai and became known to the "Kabar" agency. According to Mambetaliev, the initiative to raise the salaries of cultural workers was voiced by President Sadyr Japarov. "Previously, representatives of this sector received between 20,000 and 25,000
- At the IV People's Kurultai, Akzhol Adakhan uulu, a delegate from Aydarken (Kadamjay district), proposed a project for the construction of a daily regulation reservoir (DRR) and a reservoir for the rural municipality of Birlik. As the delegate noted, the implementation of this project will help eliminate the shortage of water resources and create favorable conditions for agriculture. He emphasized that the availability of irrigation water will positively impact crop yields and,
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In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, in the village of Kara-Döbö, the construction of a new school named after Z.M. Babur, with a capacity of 225 places, has been completed. The facility has been successfully commissioned.
During the IV People's Kurultai, the delegate from the Jayil district, Mirlan Dzhusupbekov, delivered a sharp criticism of several government institutions, highlighting serious systemic issues in their operations. He noted that many ministries face significant shortcomings, which are due both to a lack of technical resources and insufficient effectiveness of management decisions. Among the mentioned agencies were the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Transport
In response to public discussions about the attraction of foreign workers and the status of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has voiced its position regarding this state policy. Representatives of the ministry noted that the process of attracting foreign specialists is carried out in accordance with current laws and takes into account the real economic needs of the country. This process is temporary and aimed at
At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of a healthy, active, and capable population for the successful implementation of the National Development Program until 2030. “The quality of life begins with health,” he noted in his speech.
The restrictions will also affect the EAEU states. Authorities are concerned about the country's food security, reports Orda.kz. The Ministry of Agriculture has put forward for discussion a draft order regarding a temporary ban on the export of carrots, both fresh and chilled.
Delegate Buzainap Abdimitalipova from the Nookat district of the Osh region spoke at the IV Kurultai, which took place on December 25, 2025. She appealed for the allocation of preferential loan funds for the establishment of private educational institutions, such as schools and kindergartens, in her region. In her speech, she also addressed the issue of providing equipment for the local government of the Kok-Jar ayil okmotu. According to her, as a result of the administrative reform, three ayil
The cargo inspection was conducted by border veterinary control inspectors. During the inspection, violations were found in the accompanying veterinary documents and discrepancies with veterinary and sanitary standards regarding the transportation of the products.
- As of October 31, the credit portfolio of clients in the banking system reached 477.7 billion soms, which is 40.2% higher than at the beginning of 2024, when it amounted to 340.7 billion soms. This data was presented by the National Bank. By sectors:
According to reports from the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan for the third quarter of 2025, there is a significant growth in the overall loan portfolio. Key Points Leading Positions: OJSC "Mbank" and OJSC "Aiyl Bank" continue to dominate the market, accounting for over 25% of the total loan volume. Highest Growth: OJSC "Mbank" demonstrated a growth rate of 135.6%, followed by OJSC "Bakay Bank" with 83.9% and OJSC "O!Bank," which increased its
As part of the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov, conducting an online event, inaugurated several social facilities across the country. In the city of Osh, six new facilities were put into operation. Among them are three educational institutions, two kindergartens, and one factory. A factory specializing in the production of windows and PVC profiles has started operating based on El Plast LLC. This enterprise will create 40 jobs and will be able to produce up to 3,000 tons of