At Batken Airport, 30 children from the Batken region flew to Bishkek to participate in the presidential New Year’s tree event. Two adults accompanied them on their journey. Before the flight, the children were congratulated by Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Batken region, who wished them a safe trip.
Five deputy groups have been formed in the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Nurlanbek Azygaliev, the leader of the "Ata-Jurt" group, its members include:
From 13:00 on December 17, 2025, temporary restrictions on the movement of heavy trucks will be introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway (near the Sosnovka post). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. It is specified that the road maintenance enterprise No. 9 is conducting work on road clearing and laying inert materials.
By the order of Ermat Jumayev, the plenipotentiary representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Talas region, 30 children were sent to the New Year's tree event funded by local authorities. This year, children from disadvantaged families, as well as half-orphans and full orphans, were selected for the event. Among them, 7 children are from the city of Talas, 6 from the Bakai-Ata district, 6 from the Aitmatov district, and 6 from the Manas district.
The Supreme Court has changed the sentence of a man who, in a conflict with his ex-wife, doused himself and her with gasoline in an attempt to set fire to himself. The court of first instance found him guilty of attempted murder and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. An amnesty was applied to the defendant, reducing the sentence to 9 years. The Jalal-Abad Regional Court excluded the application of amnesty from the sentence.
During the parliamentary session on December 17, President Sadyr Japarov pointed out the problems associated with the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that despite the introduction of remote voting, the level of citizen participation turned out to be extremely low.
President Sadyr Japarov informed the deputies that their vehicle fleet has been updated. This statement was made at the first meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. It is worth noting that on the same day, a solemn ceremony for the oath-taking of the deputies of the VIII convocation took place in the parliament building.
The GUBDD KR presented the main factors contributing to road traffic accidents in the country. This data was announced on December 17 during an online meeting led by the head of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, A. Kozukeev, along with the heads of various departments of the GUBDD.
According to media reports, sandy islands have emerged in the areas where the water has receded, and some boats have ended up in shallow water and run aground. Local residents are expressing concern about this situation. Sezer Akcha, who has lived in the area for 15 years, shared his observations: he noted that the last time the sea receded this much was about three years ago.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov announced plans to provide paved roads in every village of the country. He noted that previously only one kilometer of road was often paved, which caused many problems. “Some deputies, while discussing the reports of the cabinet of ministers or the national budget, often demand the paving of one kilometer of road in their villages. Otherwise, they threaten to vote against the report. This results in only one kilometer being paved,
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the participation of deputy ministers in committees and the parliament is also possible. He emphasized that today the formation of committees and factions is taking place, and deputies often invite ministers to such meetings.
Today, December 17, 2025, at the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov shared the successes of the country's economy and noted that external debts are under full control. The head of state emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has entered the ranks of the top three countries in the world in terms of economic growth, with a gross domestic product increase of 10%.
On December 14, 2025, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District received information from the surgical department of the Jayil District Hospital that a local resident, K.T., born in 1991 and holding the position of deputy head of the checkpoint 'Kainy' of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, was admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of: "Penetrating stab wound, alcohol intoxication." This was reported by the press service of the Main
The recent elections in the Jogorku Kenesh have concluded, and the deputies have already begun their work, opening the first session of the new convocation on December 17. Unlike previous elections, this process took place without loud scandals and threats of a coup, indicating the viability of the new political system introduced by President Japarov.
President of the United States Donald Trump announced the expansion of the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the US. The corresponding document was published by the White House on December 16, and the new restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2026. This list now includes 20 countries and territories, doubling the number of states whose citizens are subject to the ban, as reported by DW. Now, a complete entry ban will apply to citizens of Burkina Faso, Laos,
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On T. Baizakov Avenue in Manas, wandering horses were spotted, which led to a fine of 5,500 soms being imposed on their owner. According to information from an eyewitness, the incident occurred on the night of December 17, when a herd of horses roamed freely in the city center.
In Batken, the installation of the main New Year tree of the region has been completed, impressively standing at a height of 20 meters. According to a Turmush correspondent, the ceremonial lighting of the tree will take place on December 17 at 18:00 as part of the festive program. Concert performances and a disco for the youth are planned for local residents and guests of the city.
At the parliamentary meeting held on December 17, President Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the VIII convocation with congratulations and hopes for their constructive work for the benefit of the people and the country, as well as for adherence to their oath. He noted that until 2020, many factions acted in the interests of corrupt schemes and were linked to organized crime, which undermined citizens' trust in deputies and state institutions.
At the signing ceremony of the loan agreement concerning the construction of the "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" railway, Bakyt Torobayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, was present. This information was published on the official website of the Government of Kyrgyzstan.
In the village of Myrza-Aryk, located in the rural district of Karool in the Uzgen region, a kindergarten was opened that can accommodate 100 children. This was reported by Ruslan Alaychiev, the head of the Karool rural council. According to Alaychiev, there are currently 517 children on the waiting list for spots in the kindergarten. The opening of the new facility will allow 100 of them to start attending kindergarten. The construction and equipment were financed by a private entrepreneur for
President Sadyr Japarov, in his speech at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, urged the deputies of the eighth convocation to refrain from bargaining with members of the Cabinet of Ministers. He emphasized that during the discussion and approval of reports, situations often arise where deputies attempt to negotiate with ministers, especially when it comes to the implementation of infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a kilometer of road. In his opinion, this is not
The President made a statement at the first session of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh Sadyr Japarov presented his assessment of the political situation in the country since gaining independence, highlighting the important role of parliament and the consequences of the party system.
President Sadyr Japarov, in his recent address to the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed strong condemnation of the practice of "bargaining" during discussions of government reports and the approval of the country's budget. He noted that some deputies openly propose conditions, for example: "If a kilometer of road is not asphalted in my village, I will not support the report." As a result, according to the president, only one kilometer of asphalting was actually
Since October, more than 300 comments and suggestions have been recorded on the project The new general plan for Bishkek, which is set to be in effect until 2050, was discussed at a meeting in the country's government. This information was provided by the office of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The village of Ivanovka, located in the Issyk-Ata District of the Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan, was founded in 1887. This settlement arose thanks to a group of settlers from Russia, and its name was given in honor of the land surveyor Ivan Ivanov, who selected and allocated land for the new settlement. In the early years of the village's existence, 12 families from the Urals, 9 families from the Altai region, and 7 families from the Volga region settled here. During that period, the first
The press service of the Batken region police reports the resolution of a robbery against a resident of the Leilek district, which occurred as a result of operational actions. The incident took place on December 15 at around 18:40 near a store in the village of Arka-2, located in the rural municipality of Jany-Jer.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, called on December 17 to increase voter turnout in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament). In this context, he noted that the newly elected deputies of the 8th convocation have already taken their oath. According to the president, certain shortcomings were revealed in the last elections, including in terms of voter turnout. “We aimed to make the elections as open and transparent as possible by introducing innovations such as
President Sadyr Japarov, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 17, announced the potential possibility of providing apartments to deputies through the GIK mechanism. He emphasized that to enhance the efficiency of the parliament's work, renovation work had been carried out in the building, and new vehicles had been purchased to replace the outdated transport. “In the future, we will also study the issue of allocating apartments through the GIK,” the president added.
Yesterday, December 16, an informational campaign for sellers of pyrotechnic goods took place in Osh. According to information from the press service of the Osh city police, the event was aimed at preventing illegal trade and use of pyrotechnics.
The deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took the oath, starting their work with the first session, which was chaired by 69-year-old Gulai Mashrapova, the oldest member of parliament. At the ceremony, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, presented deputy badges to the newly elected deputies.
According to information from the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, two Zeekr 001 cars collided with a KIA vehicle. The incident occurred on December 17 at 02:30. The driver R. R. D., born in 2001, behind the wheel of a ZEEKR 001 on Masaliev Street, collided with another ZEEKR 001, which was driven by A. M. N., born in 2004, at the intersection with Maldybaev Street. As a result of the collision, one of the ZEEKR cars crashed into a KIA K5, driven by R. N. Zh. After the accident, driver R.
On December 16, the Trade House of Kyrgyzstan was ceremoniously opened in Kabul. This event marked an important milestone, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nuruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan.
In the context of the border conflict with Cambodia, Thailand's tourism industry is demonstrating resilience. According to information provided by Nithi Sipra, Deputy Head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for Marketing and Communications, foreign travelers continue to visit the country without any changes to their plans. “Tourism in Thailand is in a stable condition. We do not observe cancellations of bookings at popular resorts,” he emphasized, referring to data from the government’s
. He made this statement during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the discussion of issues related to the holding of early parliamentary elections, the president mentioned his meeting with international missions, where the prospects of using online voting were considered.
— The Memorial Museum was established according to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR, adopted on May 28, 1984. The official opening took place in 1987. The artist V.S. Ulitin, together with researchers K.M. Omorova and A.K. Momakhanova, created the first exhibition. For 38 years, the museum has served as a cultural center, attracting people eager to broaden their horizons, gain aesthetic pleasure, and inspiration.
On December 16, an international scientific conference titled "The World is One Family" took place in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as reported by the National Academy "Manas." Experts present at the event included Gulzat Maichinova, PhD and head of the Communications and International Relations Center of the National Academy "Manas," and Dastan Chynybek uulu, head of the "Aykol" studio. In her presentation on "Manas and Mahabharata: The Cultural
On December 17, President Sadyr Japarov criticized corrupt practices among local officials. On this day, the deputies of the 8th convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took their oath.
Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, visited the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1) located in Bishkek to check the conditions of detention for inmates. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the observance of rights and conditions of detention for women under investigation.
The ceremony took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where the deputies of the VIII convocation took their oath and received their identification cards and badges. The solemn event began with the performance of the national anthem.
In Manas, several streets were renamed, a decision made by the deputies of the city council on December 8 during a session. According to the regulations of the Manas City Council "On the Assignment and Change of Names of Geographical Objects," the deputies based their decisions on requests from the mayor's office and the results of meetings of the permanent commission, as well as on proposals from Mayor Ernisebek Ormokov. As a result, the following decisions were made:
According to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of the morning of December 17, all roads at the mountain passes are open. The previously imposed restrictions for cargo trucks at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek – Osh highway, have been lifted.
The rural areas are home to the majority of the residents of Kyrgyzstan, and each village has its unique history and outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to its development. Turmush continues to introduce readers to various villages in the country. We have already told about the village of Emgekchil, thriving due to gold deposits, about Sary-Tologoy — one of the easternmost villages, about Barpy, the homeland of heroes, and about Keng-Suu, whose history spans over
Emirlan Jenishbekov, a 25-year-old resident of the village of Kyzyl-Birlik in the Alamudun district of Chui region, recently won the title of regional champion in kök börü together with his team. Emirlan was born on May 14, 2000. He is married and raising a daughter.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the total length of roads in Kyrgyzstan is 34 thousand kilometers. Of this number:
It has become known that "S.K.K." used the support of K.Asanbek and K.Dosonov to create schemes for the smuggling of fuel into Kyrgyzstan. In addition, he resorted to the services of members of the organized crime group for physical influence on those he disliked. As a result of operational activities conducted by investigative authorities, the businessman was detained and placed in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan.
Today, a solemn ceremony will take place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where the deputies of the new VIII convocation will take the oath.
As a result of operational actions by the State National Security Committee, a businessman who financed a criminal group led by K.Asanbek was detained. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. According to available data, the detained S.K.K. had close ties with the previously eliminated "thief in law" K.Asanbek. To strengthen his influence in the Osh region and gain support, he regularly financed both K.Asanbek and