The President asked deputies not to try to arrange jobs for acquaintances and relatives.

He strongly recommended not to exert pressure on ministers and local authorities “In previous parliamentary convocations, there was a negative trend. At that time, there was a system where deputies were subordinate to factions. They often approached ministers and regional leaders with requests to employ their acquaintances or relatives. This became the norm. In cases where a civil servant refused to fulfill such requests, their mistakes were publicly exposed and sometimes exaggerated to

For the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, the State Tax Service has fulfilled the plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule.

The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has achieved an important milestone by fulfilling the established plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule for the first time in its history. This information was confirmed by the press service of the agency. According to the established requirements, it was planned to collect 268 billion 326.4 million soms in 2025. The Tax Service successfully accomplished this task and even exceeded the planned figures, indicating a positive trend in the growth of

Sadyr Japarov spoke about how the new generation of leaders in the country is being prepared and the personnel crisis.

The President spoke at the first session of the VIII convocation of parliament In his address, the head of state pointed out that one of the key reasons for Kyrgyzstan's lag behind its neighbors after gaining independence is ineffective personnel policy.

The candidates for the positions of vice-speakers of the Parliament have been announced.

The process of electing vice-speakers of the parliament has begun in the Jogorku Kenesh. The chairman of the joint committee, Ulan Primov, previously reported that the deputy groups propose to create the position of first vice-speaker and two vice-speakers.

In the Housing Complex, a new structure. Which committees were approved by the deputies?

On December 17, the new structure of the Jogorku Kenesh was approved at a parliamentary meeting. According to the chairman of the united committee, Ulan Primov, the deputy groups proposed to create the following committees:

WHO warns about the spread of a new flu variant: vaccination remains the best protection

According to Zhang, the new strain of the AH3N2 flu was first detected in August in Australia and New Zealand and has since spread to more than 30 countries. Currently, flu and other respiratory viruses are actively circulating worldwide. Genetic Changes in the Virus

Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu nominated for the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the eighth convocation

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The President urged deputies not to demand the constant presence of ministers at meetings of the Parliament.

At the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, he made this statement. The head of state noted: “I have been a deputy twice and I understand why you prefer to invite ministers specifically. Of course, in some cases, their presence is indeed necessary, but in most situations, it is possible to manage with their deputies.”

Amendments Made to Certain Presidential Decrees

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Vice-Speakers Elected in the Jogorku Kenesh

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Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu elected speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan

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Donald Trump has closed entry to the USA for residents of five more countries

On December 16, it was announced that the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering the United States has been expanded. The corresponding message was posted on the White House website. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria have been added to the new list, and a ban has also been introduced for individuals with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

A deputy group "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" has been formed. Names of 14 deputies

On December 17, a new parliamentary group called "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" was announced in the Jogorku Kenesh, which includes 14 elected representatives. Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev was appointed as the chairman of this group. The full composition of the group is as follows: Nurbek Sydygaliev

In Karabalta, the main New Year tree was decorated with 1500 ornaments

In Kara-Balta, preparations for the New Year celebration are in full swing. The installation of a 16-meter artificial Christmas tree has been completed in the square near the Lenin House of Culture, which will become an important element of the New Year festivities. Deputy Head of the municipal enterprise "Universal" Mirbek Murataliev reported that the decoration of the tree and the surrounding area is currently being finalized.

The President proposes to require Kyrgyz citizens to participate in elections

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov raised the issue of insufficient voter activity in the recent elections. According to him, despite the presence of open processes, the implementation of electronic voting, and the possibility of remote participation, voter activity remained at a low level.

Online Voting Will Not Be Implemented in Kyrgyzstan for Now

President Sadyr Japarov announced this decision at the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh.

A 35-Meter Flagpole Installed in the City of Batken

On December 17, a solemn ceremony took place in Batken to raise the national flag on a new flagpole that stands 35 meters tall. The event was accompanied by a performance from a military band. Local leaders, representatives of state institutions and organizations, as well as residents of the city, attended the ceremony to support this significant event.

In Kazakhstan, penalties for attacks on medical workers and ambulance drivers will be tightened

In Kazakhstan, the deputies of the Mazhilis approved amendments to the Criminal Code in the second reading, aimed at ensuring the protection of medical workers. In particular, a new article 380-3 was introduced, which strengthens penalties for attacks on doctors, paramedics, and ambulance drivers. This was reported on the Tengrinews website. After discussions in the Mazhilis, the bill was sent to the Senate. Deputy Askat Aimagambetov noted that the new version clearly distinguishes between the

The Jogorku Kenesh has all the necessary powers, - Speaker Turgunbek uulu

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Sadyr Japarov Introduced Changes to the Work of Civil Servants

The signed decree changes the rules for the work of civil servants The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new decree that introduces changes to the activities of civil servants. This information was published by the presidential administration.

The President urged parliamentarians not to bargain with the Cabinet.

Sadyr Japarov spoke at the first session of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh During his speech, the president urged elected officials to avoid deals with the government when it comes to reviewing reports from the cabinet of ministers or adopting the state budget.

Price tags show 680 soms, but they are actually selling for up to 800 soms — inspectors arrived at the market in Tokmok.

In Tokmok, according to information from local residents, meat is being sold at a price of 680 soms, however, the actual cost reaches 800 soms. On November 17, 2025, events aimed at preventing unjustified price increases for essential food products, including meat, were held at the central market of Tokmok, with the participation of individual entrepreneurs.

The deputies elected the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh

The election of the speaker of the parliament is taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh. As reported by representatives of the parliamentary groups "Ata-Zhurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan," Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu has become their candidate for this position.

Kazakhstan's Freedom Bank to Establish a Subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan

The establishment of a subsidiary bank in Kyrgyzstan requires obtaining permits from the ARRF, and to commence banking activities, a license from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic must be obtained. Currently, Freedom already has business operations in Kyrgyzstan: its subsidiaries provide brokerage services (Freedom Broker), conduct payments (Freedom Pay Kyrgyzstan), and are involved in ticket sales (Ticketon Events KG).

The Media Action Platform issued a statement regarding the detention of Aibek Tenizbay.

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Sadyr Japarov spoke at the first meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation. What did the president talk about?

Today, December 17, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, addressed the deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh at their first meeting. Members of the government of Kyrgyzstan were also present at the meeting. The first to speak was Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, who presented the election results. After that, the newly elected deputies took the oath.

The "Eldik" Deputy Group has been Formed. Names of 18 Deputies

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, a parliamentary group called "Eldik" was established, which includes 18 members of parliament. The group is led by deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev.

The "Ala-Too" Deputy Group Has Been Formed. Names of 15 Deputies

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, a parliamentary group called "Ala-Too" was officially established, consisting of 15 deputies. Deputy Janar Akayev was elected as the chairman of this group. Here is the list of group members:

The EEC studied projects for the establishment of industrial production in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan.

- During the meeting of the EEC board, an overview of industrial production projects being implemented in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan was presented. This document serves as a practical tool that contains data on industrial initiatives and investment volumes in key sectors such as aviation, automotive, shipbuilding, agriculture, railway and energy engineering, as well as radio electronics and others.

In Batken, the national flag was raised on a new 35-meter flagpole

Today in Batken, a solemn ceremony was held for raising the national flag. This event was announced at the regional representative office. Officials present at the event included the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, the mayor of the city, Seytek Kulubaev, as well as heads of local agencies and residents of the city.

The President signed a decree "On Measures to Complete the Work on Securing Citizens' Property Rights to Land Amnesty Objects"

President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new decree on measures aimed at completing the process of securing citizens' rights to properties related to land amnesty. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, this decree aims to implement a unified state policy in the field of land resource management and to organize land relations, as well as to complete the work on securing citizens' property rights to the properties covered by the land amnesty.

In Kyrgyzstan, 10 fires were registered in a day

The head of the White House staff stated that her sharp comments about Musk and Vance were taken out of context.

Suzie Wiles, in her statement, claims that Vanity Fair ignored important contexts, creating a distorted and negative image of the Trump administration. In response to the publication, Trump supported Wiles, noting that she is an outstanding worker.

Industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic grew by 10% over 11 months, reaching 686 billion soms

- According to the data from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, from January to November 2025, the gross output produced by industrial enterprises amounted to 686 billion soms. Compared to the same 11 months of 2024, the volume of industrial production increased by 10% (in January–November 2024, the growth was at 4.6%).

Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the new convocation. Full text of the speech

At the first meeting of the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh, held today, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, addressed the deputies. Members of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic also participated in this meeting.

The President proposed to consider the issue of mandatory participation in elections due to low turnout.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh today, President Sadyr Japarov highlighted significant problems during the parliamentary elections. He emphasized the low voter turnout, despite measures taken to ensure the openness and transparency of the voting process, including electronic systems and the possibility of remote participation. Although there are 200,000 more registered voters in the current elections compared to the previous ones, voter activity still remained below the expected level—less

Amendments Made to Certain Decrees of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new decree concerning amendments to a number of existing decrees. The main goal of these changes is to improve the functioning of the presidential administration, which is carried out in accordance with Articles 70 and 71 of the country's Constitution.

Rector of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University Participates in the Gumi Educational Forum in Korea

Professor Abdilbait Mamasidikov, who holds the position of rector at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, is attending the III Gumi Educational Forum in the Republic of Korea. This event is organized by Kyung Hee University in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and serves as a significant international platform for promoting leadership qualities in the field of digital education.

Snow avalanches may occur on the Karakol-Enilchek road

Specialists warn of the possibility of snow avalanches on the Karakol—Enilchek highway in the Issyk-Kul region and urge caution. In particular, an avalanche hazard is expected at the pass leading to the village of Enilchek. Traffic police inspectors strongly recommend that drivers and local residents exercise caution.

Ulan Primov has headed the temporary unified committee of the Jogorku Kenesh.

During the first meeting of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies elected Ulan Primov as the chairman of the temporary unified committee. Out of 87 registered deputies, 84 supported his candidacy.

Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation and made a number of important calls.

President Sadyr Japarov opened the first session of the deputies of the new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh VIII on December 17. Members of the Cabinet of Ministers were also present at the event. In his speech, the head of state noted:

The national youth boxing championship has started in Kyrgyzstan.

Today, the national youth boxing championship has opened in Kyrgyzstan for those born in 2008-2009. The relevant information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the opening ceremony, the director of the specialized children and youth Olympic reserve school "Yntymak," Rustam Niyazaliev, and the executive director of the National Boxing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, Orozbek Evgachev, were spotted. Athletes, coaches, and

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu appointed as speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh again

At the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies unanimously supported the candidacy of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu for the position of Speaker of the Parliament. During the discussion, 5 deputy groups nominated his candidacy, which allowed for consensus among those present. As a result of the secret ballot, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu was elected as the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.

In the Jalal-Abad region, 14 people have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning since the beginning of the year.

Since the beginning of the heating season this year, 14 people from the Jalal-Abad region have sought medical assistance due to carbon monoxide poisoning. This information was provided by the press service of the regional emergency management agency.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu elected as Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu became the speaker of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, receiving 84 votes in favor and only 3 against. All previously formed deputy groups, including "Ata-Jurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan," supported his candidacy. It is important to note that Turgunbek uulu had previously served as the acting speaker in the parliament of the seventh convocation.

President: We are training the personnel who will take the future of the country into their own hands

President Sadyr Japarov emphasized during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that one of the reasons the country has lagged behind its neighbors since gaining independence is insufficient personnel policy. He noted that after the proclamation of independence, the issue of training specialists was completely ignored. Currently, the "Akyiman" lyceum has been opened in the country, aimed at preparing future personnel for public administration.

The Attorney General participates in the XI session of the conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption

The Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, is participating in the XI session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP-11), which is taking place in Doha, Qatar, from December 15 to 19, 2025. According to the press service of the Attorney General's Office, the event has gathered representatives from over 190 countries, including more than 2000 prosecutors and heads of anti-corruption agencies, as well as participants

Trump declared the Venezuelan government a "terrorist organization" and imposed a naval blockade