According to data provided by the director of the Batken Regional Center for the Fight Against AIDS, Raimberdi Saliev, 87 people have died from HIV/AIDS in the Batken region. The total number of identified cases of HIV infection since its discovery in the region has reached 386.
In Hong Kong, the aftermath of one of the deadliest fires in recent decades is still being assessed. According to Kazinform, citing SCMP, the tragedy at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in the Tai Po district resulted in the destruction of 1,736 apartments. Economists and industry experts estimate that the total losses could amount to billions of Hong Kong dollars. The value of the burned apartments alone is estimated at around 5 billion Hong Kong dollars, which is approximately $642.3
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, participated in a forum titled "Investment Vector: State and Business." During his speech, he noted that Kyrgyzstan's investment strategy includes a number of systemic measures aimed at attracting both national and international investments, improving investment conditions, and supporting sustainable economic growth alongside socio-ecological initiatives. He emphasized that
The city of Osh hosted the grand opening of the renovated stadium named after A. Suyumbaev, as reported by the local mayor's office. According to the mayor's office, the new football field meets FIFA standards, and the running track now has a modern rubber surface.
Bakhtiyar Orozov has been dismissed from the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. The reason was the violation of ethical standards established for state and municipal officials. The decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. It is worth reminding that Orozov took this position on May 15, 2025.
Kyrgyzstan has improved its position, rising from 68th to 22nd place in the ranking due to the implementation of projects under public-private partnerships (PPP). This was reported by Ravshan Sabirov, director of the National Investment Agency, at the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business." The project portfolio includes more than 90 initiatives totaling over 434 billion soms. According to Sabirov, 13 agreements were signed over the 11 months of 2025, which allowed for the
Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Bakhtiyar Orozov has been relieved of his duties due to a violation of ethical standards related to state and municipal service. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. For reference, Orozov became minister on May 15, 2025.
The forum titled "Investment Vector: State and Business" started today at the "Ala-Archa" residence. The event is organized by the National Investment Agency under the President of the country and the Investment Development Council under the Cabinet of Ministers. Representatives of government structures, business associations, as well as employees of the Chamber of Commerce and international organizations are participating in the forum.
According to information provided by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Bakhtiyar Orozov has been relieved of his duties as Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations due to a violation of the ethical standards established for state and municipal officials. In accordance with the decree, which is based on paragraph 4 of part 1 of article 70, article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, paragraph 5 of part 2 of article 24, and part 2 of article 32 of the Law
In Talas, the installation of the New Year tree has begun, as reported by Samidin Omorov, the head of the municipal enterprise responsible for public services in the city. According to Omorov, 670,000 soms have been allocated from the local budget for the decoration of the tree. Currently, work is ongoing to adorn it.
At 13:50, the successful process of extinguishing a large fire at the 'Aziz' market, located in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek on Mahatma Gandhi Street, was completed. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, the area of the fire was approximately 900 square meters. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, which took place in Samarkand a month ago, a resolution was adopted to establish a World Day of Turkic Languages. Among the participating countries was Kyrgyzstan. During the conference at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, dedicated to the centenary of the first Turkological Congress in Baku, Professor Kairat Osmonaliev, head of the Turkic Heritage Center of KNU, congratulated everyone on the first holiday.
During the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business," Rustam Baltabaev, Executive Director of the Agricultural Development Association, stated that the investment climate is not just words, but the real cost and speed of project implementation. He also noted that important aspects of the investment climate include access to financing, infrastructure development, and stable rules for protecting property rights.
Parents of students at school No. 37 contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media, expressing concern for the health of their children. They reported that one of the teachers had been diagnosed with an open form of tuberculosis. "We were told that only two classes where she taught are subject to examination. However, the teacher also interacted with other students and school staff, and used common facilities," the parents noted.
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, two individuals were fined 25,000 soms for violating hunting regulations. This information was provided by the Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Today, several new projects in the fields of agriculture, tourism, and energy were presented in the Chatkal District. This was reported by Uluk Kydyrbaev, who heads the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers. Kydyrbaev noted that within the framework of agriculture, initiatives related to the production of dairy products, organic meat, as well as the cultivation of rare plants and herbs that can be used in the pharmaceutical industry were discussed. Among the presented projects was
On Bondi Beach in Sydney, a local resident, 43-year-old Ahmed Al-Ahmed, managed to stop a terrorist, which caused a wide public outcry. Bill Ackman, an American financier, decided to reward Ahmed for his bravery and donated $100,000 to him. This was reported by the British newspaper Daily Mail, citing its sources. Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a fruit shop owner and father of two, became a hero after he was captured on video, widely circulated on social media, during a struggle with the terrorist who was
- The Ministry of Finance has announced the allocation of interest-free loans as part of the "Emergency Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises" project, with a total amount exceeding 9 billion 486 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. According to the Ministry of Finance, the project is being implemented in accordance with the anti-crisis action plan developed by the Cabinet of Ministers, aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises in the
Tazagul Karataeva, a resident of the village of Ming-Bulak, located on the border with Tajikistan in the Ak-Sai region of the Batken district, has been engaged in beekeeping for over ten years, having left her career as a teacher. Currently, she has about 90 hives in her farm, although she started with just two. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Tazagul shared that honey collection heavily depends on weather conditions. "In high temperatures, flowers secrete nectar poorly, but
A scandal has erupted in the Leilek district: a local resident, suspected of brutal beating, has been declared wanted internationally. A woman named K.T., living in the village of Zheti-Tash in the Ken-Talaa ayil district, reported that her husband, 41-year-old M.A., suffered severe injuries from an attack by an unknown assailant at night.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree relieving Baktyar Orozov of his duties as Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. This was reported by the information policy service of the presidential administration. It is worth noting that Orozov took this position in May 2025, following the establishment of two new ministries based on the Ministry of Education and Science. At that time, Dugdurkul Kendirbaeva was appointed as the Minister of Education.
A tragedy occurred in the Osh region: three children became victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. This information was provided by the regional internal affairs department to the Kabar agency. On December 10, 27-year-old T.S. and 8-year-old B.N., suffering from poisoning, were taken to the hospital.
The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported that the work to eliminate the consequences of the landslide on the Bishkek – Osh highway has been successfully completed. It has been reported that the roadway has been cleared of stones, and traffic in both directions has been fully restored. No injuries among citizens have been recorded.
In Manas, a traffic accident occurred, resulting in damage to a bus stop located on a slippery road. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened on December 15 at 4:20 AM on B. Osmonov Street. The driver of a "Lexus ES-350" lost control during the rain and veered off the roadway. As a result, he crashed into a traffic sign, the bus stop, and damaged two young saplings of juniper.
During the meeting, the focus was on creating favorable conditions for the operation of private clinics, implementing modern medical technologies, and enhancing the professional skills of medical workers. “The development of the private healthcare sector is not an alternative to the public system; it is an important complement to it. Our goal is to create conditions so that citizens can receive quality medical care in the country without having to go abroad,” noted Acting Minister of Health
Today in Bishkek, around 11:08, a report was received by the "102" service about the presence of suspected explosive devices in several schools, which was sent via the Telegram messenger. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the schools in question are No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private Kings International School. In connection with this situation, relevant materials were registered in the district departments, and preliminary investigations began.
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan plans to expand drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over 5,270 hectares of agricultural land, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency's information, water-saving technologies have been implemented over an area of 2,369.5 hectares during 2024 and 2025, of which 641.5 hectares are drip systems and 1,728 hectares are sprinkler systems.
With the increase in payments like those received by Premila, a total of 118 million women across 12 states in India are receiving similar benefits. This makes the Indian project one of the largest social experiments in the world. India, traditionally offering subsidies for food and fuel, has taken a step forward by paying women who perform unpaid caregiving and household work.
At the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business," Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, emphasized that President Sadyr Japarov and Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev highlight attracting investments as a strategically important direction for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and economic modernization. Sabirov pointed out the historical and geographical significance of Kyrgyzstan as part of the Great Silk Road, connecting the East and the West.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the mayor of Kara-Kul, Nurtilek Orozbaev, announced at a scheduled meeting that New Year corporate parties for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations with state participation, will be prohibited. He emphasized that in the event of violations, the responsibility will fall on the heads of the respective institutions. From December 25, raids will begin in cafes and restaurants across the city to monitor compliance with these
In the Nookat district, a person suspected of livestock theft was detained. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on October 21, 2023, a local resident born in 1991, S. uulu A., filed a report about the theft at the district internal affairs department.
The Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export," operating under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, has announced the start of the National Competition titled "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" for the year 2025. Both legal entities and individuals registered in the territory of Kyrgyzstan with at least one year of export experience are invited to participate in the competition.
First, a foreign citizen must submit an application to activate their personal account. After that, they can apply for the status of 'Digital Nomad', but only if they have a complete set of necessary documents. The status of 'Digital Nomad' provides foreigners the opportunity to legally reside and work remotely in Kyrgyzstan. At the initial stage, this status is issued for 60 days and can then be extended for one year, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to 10
During the elections, the schemes and boundaries of multi-mandate electoral districts were determined, and district electoral commissions were formed. As a result, 589 citizens were nominated as candidates, of which 63 withdrew their applications, 56 were denied registration, and the registration of 10 candidates was canceled. A total of 460 candidates participated in the electoral process, including 271 men and 189 women, among whom were 16 candidates with disabilities. The Central Election
According to information from JSC "KazTransOil," oil supplies to Kyrgyzstan, which were resumed in November, will amount to up to 30,000 tons by the end of 2025. Transit to Uzbekistan is scheduled for December of this year, with a volume of up to 35,000 tons, as reported by Ulysmedia.kz. The total volume of oil supplies in both directions will reach up to 65,000 tons, of which about 55,000 tons will be delivered this month. Oil transportation is carried out via main oil pipelines to
Information provided by the president's press service On December 15, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Ryuichi Hirano, who presented his credentials. The head of state congratulated the diplomat on the beginning of his work in our country.
The criminal case related to mass riots is currently under investigation by the investigative service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It has been initiated under Article 278 of the country's Criminal Code. According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, some citizens in Bishkek held meetings to express their disagreement with the current state policy and attempted to organize mass riots through agitation.
On December 15, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with Ryuichi Hirano, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan, who arrived to present his credentials. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The President noted that Kyrgyzstan sees Japan as a reliable friend and key partner, adding that the relationship between the two countries is becoming increasingly strong over time.
- On December 15, 2025, in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, initiated a meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy' with a Special Legal Regime and Status." This information was provided by the press service of the government. According to the agency's data, this Law was adopted
During the discussion led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the focus was on the implementation of the law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy' with a special legal regime and status". The law was adopted to implement the President's decree on the creation of a special investment zone in the Issyk-Kul region, which will operate based on English law. Within the framework of this law, a Roadmap was developed aimed at creating subordinate regulatory acts.
- According to data from the Eurasian Development Bank, in the Kyrgyz Republic, the volume of lending from commercial banks increased by 52% year-on-year from January to October 2025, while in the same period last year, the growth was 26%. This is reported in the institution's Weekly Macro Review. The average interest rate on loans during this period was 16.4%, which corresponds to the level recorded in 2024.
A new electronic platform has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for foreign citizens to apply for the "Digital Nomad" status. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The application website is available at the following address:
Elon Musk expressed strong disapproval of initiatives to create thermonuclear reactors on Earth. He believes that humanity is overlooking an already available and virtually inexhaustible source of energy. According to Musk, the Sun is a "huge and free thermonuclear reactor" capable of meeting all of humanity's energy needs without the need for complex and expensive experiments.
In 2025, the Kyrgyz police will celebrate its 101st anniversary. The Karakyrgyz Autonomous Region was established on October 14, 1924, within the RSFSR.
The Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Issyk-Kul region continues activities to clean the lake from illegal synthetic nets, reports Turmush correspondent. Specialists, despite the cold weather conditions, are working on the lake and are on duty even on weekends, fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
- On November 14, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers made a decision numbered 990-t, approving the draft Additional Agreement to the Investment Agreement with Sonningdale Limited and the LLC "RECA" for the construction and operation of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk, located in the Toru-Aigyr rural district of the Issyk-Kul region. The main agreement was signed on July 25, 2025, after its approval by order No. 556-t dated July 1, 2025.
- In 2026, the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will be carried out on an area of 5,270 hectares of agricultural land funded by the republican budget, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's information, during the period of 2024–2025, water-saving systems were implemented on 2,369.5 hectares, of which 641.5 hectares were occupied by drip systems, and 1,728 hectares by sprinkler systems.
In Tash-Kumyr, a city cup for tug-of-war was held, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This sporting event was successfully organized with the support of the city department of physical culture and sports.