During today's session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies approved the candidacy of Kanibek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health. Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized that the choice of Kanibek Dosmambetov for this position is a political step.
At the parliamentary meeting held on December 24, deputies raised important issues concerning the socio-economic development of the country. The heads of ministries, including the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, were present in the hall and answered questions. Deputies asked questions about the funding of the social sphere, the implementation of investment projects, and the effectiveness of budgetary fund usage.
T. E., a 35-year-old resident of the rural district of Ak-Turpak, located in the Kadamjay region, has evaded payment of alimony amounting to 474,856 soms, which he owes to his children. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region.
A resident of the village of Jaiylma, Tamara Tungatarova, shares her thoughts on the traditional cuisine of the Kyrgyz, emphasizing that it has been shaped by the nomadic lifestyle of the people. An important aspect is that the main ingredients for dishes have always been at hand and available in every yurt, which limited the nomads in using exquisite products. In her opinion, modern food products are inferior in quality to those consumed by our ancestors. The reasons for this are better
False messages about conducting surveys on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, promising monetary rewards, are actively spreading on social networks and messaging apps. The press secretary of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Askat Alagozov, stated that: "We officially declare that the Head of State does not engage in such mailings and does not distribute money through suspicious internet initiatives. This is clear fraud."
It became known at a working meeting held by Health Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov with representatives of the private pharmaceutical sector that the Ministry of Health has set a goal to complete the implementation of the drug traceability system by the end of January 2026. This innovation is aimed at strengthening control and reducing unfair practices in the healthcare sector. The system will ensure transparency in tracking medicines at all stages—from the moment of procurement to the end
The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported the detention of a suspect in car fraud. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 11, 2025, a citizen identified as K.M., born in 1992, approached the Karakol City Police Department. He stated that on September 1, 2025, a certain Bayaman, having gained his trust, deceitfully took possession of his car, a "Lexus GS300," worth 600,000 soms. To date, Bayaman has not returned the money and has gone into hiding.
Public hearings on the General Plan project for Bishkek until 2050 have started at the "Tunguch" theater in Bishkek. This information was presented by the city administration. Under the leadership of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, the event gathered participants, including developers from the Research Institute managed by Irina Grishchenkina.
As of December 1, 2025, the Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan presented data on the number of inquiries from citizens. According to information collected through the electronic document management system (EDMS), the highest number of requests came from the capital, totaling 694 inquiries (50.5%). In the Chui region, 224 inquiries were registered (16.3%), and in the Osh region — 176 (12.8%). The lowest number of requests was recorded from the Talas region — 16 (1.2%) and from abroad — 11 (0.8%).
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated the development of a special registry for unscrupulous participants in the pharmaceutical market. This decision was made following a working meeting between the Minister of Health and representatives of the private pharmaceutical sector. The creation of the registry will be part of a drug traceability system, which is expected to be fully implemented by the end of January 2026. This system will ensure transparent control over the
The procedure for checking the oil level can be dangerous for the engine if certain important rules are not followed. Many drivers neglect these rules, which leads to a reduced lifespan of their vehicles. Let's consider the main mistakes that can occur at this moment. Contamination of the dipstick
In response to the growing need for vital medications, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to optimize the operations of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia." This decision came as a result of a working meeting between the Minister of Health and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry. To ensure stable supplies of medications, which is especially relevant under the current healthcare system, a comprehensive approach and collaboration of efforts are
U.Sh.B., a resident of one of the districts of the Chui region, encountered an unpleasant situation, becoming a victim of fraudsters twice in just seven days. He decided to share his experience with a Turmush correspondent, hoping that his story would help others avoid similar traps.
In Karakol, during a meeting with the city's mayor, Kanibek Adiev, residents of the Pristan-Przhevalsk microdistrict once again raised the issue of restoring the destroyed bridge. During the discussion, they urged to expedite the process, as the bridge was damaged in the spring due to flooding and has not yet been restored.
As reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region, on that day early in the morning, police officers distributed hot coffee to those responsible for keeping the city clean. They congratulated them on the upcoming New Year and wished them good health.
The Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanbek Dosmambetov, held a meeting with representatives of the pharmaceutical sector on December 23, 2025. The issues of providing healthcare organizations with necessary medications from the list of essential and necessary medicines (EEM) were discussed. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. During the discussion, attention was drawn to the need to eliminate the shortage of essential medicines in the short
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, a New Year's celebration took place, during which 180 teenagers received gifts, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was organized at the initiative of the presidential representative of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Naryn region and the local akim. Among those present were the deputy representative Aydana Imanalieva, as well as the district akim Mirlan Kamchybekov and representatives of the administration.
On December 24, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh supported the appointment of Kanibek Dosmametov as the Minister of Health. Almasbek Abytov, the presidential representative in parliament, noted that Dosmambekov has been working in the national security agencies since 2001.
The AIS system creates a unified digital space that will facilitate interaction between suppliers, Ministry specialists, and related structures. It will provide an accessible and open mechanism for participation in the distribution of tariff quotas. Advantages for suppliers:
According to the ministry's information, in November 2025, 307 personal meetings were held, where the minister met with citizens on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00, and his deputies from 10:00 to 12:00. In addition, the phone lines 1966 and 66-01-07 received 6,345 consultation requests. Appeals were also accepted through online platforms and the radio program "1-kabyldama". The topics of the appeals were diverse: citizens most often inquired about labor relations and control (18%),
In the Batken region, a vehicle that was wanted was detained. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Batken Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, it was revealed that this vehicle was involved in a traffic accident, after which the driver fled the scene of the incident. The wanted vehicle was located thanks to the stationary hardware and software complex "Auto-Hurricane," installed at the 80th kilometer of the Osh–Batken–Razakov highway.
According to the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, fixed prices for domestic air transportation will be established in 2026, which will be lower than market prices. The difference in the cost of air tickets will be covered by funds from the Stabilization Fund. Presidential spokesperson Askat Alagozov emphasized: “The government is taking on part of the costs, which allows us to abandon the previous market model, where ticket prices depended on the season and demand, making flights
On December 24 of this year, updated provisions of the technical regulation concerning perfumery and cosmetic products will come into force within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The changes clarify the scope of application of the regulation, especially regarding cosmetics applied to various products. For example, this pertains to baby diapers containing moisturizing cream, as well as jeans with anti-cellulite
Deputy Gula Kozhokulova, at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, proposed the need for government oversight of the development of the general plan for the city of Bishkek. She raised a question about the government's role in this process. In response, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev stated that the mayor of the city is responsible for the work on the general plan. "A new project was recently presented, but unfortunately, I was unable to see it in full," noted
On December 22, 2025, at around 21:00, information about the abduction of a minor, K.H., born in 2008, was received by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Alamudun district. According to reports, the incident occurred in the village of Vasilievka, where unknown individuals took the girl away in a silver car. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region confirmed that the information about the incident was registered, and an alert operation was immediately initiated.
On December 24, 2025, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov raised the issue of the anticipated increase in budget revenues associated with the reduction of the shadow economy. He also drew attention to the implementation of state programs aimed at combating poverty. Additionally, Deputy Rustambek Sovetbek uulu emphasized the need to accelerate the transformation of land in the Nookat district of the Osh region. In the context of a shortage of land plots, he
In Manas, on the roof of the underground pedestrian crossing that was repaired about five months ago, a water leak has begun. City residents report that water droplets from the roof create inconveniences for pedestrians. This underground crossing is located at the intersection of T. Baizakov and N. Aitmatov streets, and the repair work was completed in July 2025.
In 2025, an updated Labor Code was adopted, focusing on achieving a balance between the interests of employers and employees. The new document introduces mixed and remote forms of employment, as well as establishes quotas for people with disabilities and graduates of orphanages. Over the past two years, there has been a noticeable increase in employment in Kyrgyzstan. In 2024, 263.1 thousand jobs were created, and an additional 229.2 thousand were added in the first nine months of 2025. These
According to information contained in Epstein's files, a caller, whose name is not disclosed, states that a woman he had a relationship with and who gave birth to his son contacted him in 1997. She was inquiring about the correct spelling of the name Ghislaine, referring to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice. According to the caller, Maxwell offered the two daughters of this woman to meet with Trump and one of his friends in a hotel for money. The meeting took place on Christmas
The group that took responsibility for this act is called Robins of the Alleys. They announced on their social media that the goal of the action was to provide assistance to families facing difficulties in securing food during the holiday season. According to them, the food was distributed under the Christmas tree and donated to local food banks. These "Robin Hoods" also criticized large corporations for the constant price increases and the inaccessibility of essential goods for the
On December 23 in Bishkek, the competitions of the second day of the Kyrgyzstan Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship took place, where the winners in the categories up to 60, 67, 77, 87, and 130 kg were determined. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Category up to 60 kg
- From January to November 2025, the manufacturing industry produced goods worth 543 billion 168.4 million soms, as confirmed by information from the National Statistical Committee. Of this volume, basic metals and finished metal products (excluding machinery and equipment) accounted for 327 billion 228.9 million soms, which is 60.2% of the total volume. Food products, including beverages and tobacco products, amounted to 94 billion 229.9 million soms (17.3%), while rubber and plastic products,
On December 24, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, which included 30 people. This information was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KR. The delegates represent various diaspora organizations and associations of compatriots operating in countries such as the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Germany, the USA, Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom,
The truck was stopped at the Russian-Kazakh border near the village of Ozinki. During the inspection conducted by an inspector from the territorial office of the Rosselkhoznadzor in conjunction with the FSB Border Guard and the Saratov Customs, it was established that the production date of the feed in the veterinary certificate did not match the date indicated on the packaging. This violation contradicts the traceability requirements and veterinary standards of the Eurasian Economic Union. As
During the discussion, it was emphasized that it is important to focus on eliminating the shortage of essential medicines that some patients are forced to purchase abroad. To address this issue, a special commission has been established under the Ministry of Health, tasked with preparing specific recommendations to improve the situation with medicine supply by the end of December. There was also talk about the need for urgent measures for the supply of scarce medications. Considering the
An investigation by the internal security service has been conducted
As part of a new bill presented on December 23, the jewelry industry of Kyrgyzstan may receive unique tax benefits that are not available in other post-Soviet states. This was announced by Almambet Shykmamatov, chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Shykmamatov, currently only 47 jewelry manufacturers are officially registered, while most of them operate in the shadow sector. The new bill proposes a number of
In an interview with IA "Kabar," academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Zhamin Akimaliev emphasized that the agricultural sector of the country, despite unfavorable weather conditions, demonstrated remarkable resilience. According to him, even in conditions of drought and low water availability, agriculture was able to achieve growth in gross production. He also highlighted the importance of reforms being carried out in this
At the session of the Bishkek City Council, Victoria Mozgacheva confirmed that ten new kindergartens will be established in the capital by 2026. She noted that it is planned to open at least ten preschool educational institutions each year, and currently, home-based education is being actively implemented as part of government programs, with a pilot voucher project taking place this year. Additionally, one kindergarten has already been opened in "Muras-Ordo," and major renovations are
The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic shared information about the employment situation in the geological sector, as well as the percentage of local workers in companies within this field. According to the data presented in the infographic, 93% of all employees are local residents. "This confirms the creation of jobs in the regions and contributes to improving the socio-economic situation of citizens," the official statement notes.
At the joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on December 23, the chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Alambet Shykmamatov, stated that the issues related to the export of light industry goods will be resolved in the near future. In response to a question from deputy Jumabek Salymbekov about the need for an urgent resolution of these issues, Shykmamatov acknowledged that there are indeed certain difficulties in this area.
- According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, the volume of mineral production from January to November 2025 reached 65 billion 401.4 million soms. The physical volume index compared to the same period in 2024 was 115.3%. In November, this indicator amounted to 7 billion 960.3 million soms, which corresponds to 101.7%.
The Bishkek Electric Networks Company reminds its subscribers of the necessity to pay their electricity bills on time. Tomorrow, December 25, 2025, more than 6000 subscribers will be disconnected from electricity supply due to outstanding debts. To prevent unpleasant situations, the branch of JSC "NESK" urges its clients to monitor their payments more actively.
- Since December 18, work has begun in the Tyup District on the reproduction of fish stocks. This event is organized by the Regional Department of Acclimatization and Fish Reproduction in cooperation with the tourism and environmental police, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As noted by the ministry, these actions are being implemented as part of the approved forecast plan for the artificial reproduction of fish stocks in state water bodies for 2025–2026.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the launch of the pilot operation of an automated information system (AIS) designed to process applications for tariff quotas for the import of certain types of meat. According to information from the ministry, the main task of the new system is to digitize the management of tariff quotas, which should enhance the transparency and efficiency of the ministry's operations. The AIS will
During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 24, 2025, Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev raised the issue of the need to increase electricity capacity in rural areas to 5 kW. He emphasized that the current capacity of 3 kW is insufficient to fully meet the needs of local residents. Atambaev also expressed satisfaction with the new tax benefits, which he believes will help simplify life for citizens. He inquired about when exactly these changes would take effect.
With each passing year, the residents of Kyrgyzstan are increasingly recognizing the significance of the tourism industry. The country is witnessing a growth in the number of small and medium-sized enterprises, and many locals are even taking out loans to invest in the tourism business. This may be related to the establishment of guest houses, horse rentals, or the provision of transportation services.
- At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Irysbek Atajanov raised the issue of the natural gas field "Pidap," located in the village of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region. According to him, there are 36 wells in this area that are not being used. This leads to a deterioration of the ecology and the quality of drinking water due to the unexploited volume of gas in the region.