During the interview, Trump emphasized that "this is Russia, and it is much stronger." He added that the war between the two countries was unnecessary: "If I were president, it wouldn't have happened. I foresaw problems when it all started." ▫️ Is the delay on Zelensky's part his responsibility?
A training session dedicated to the implementation of green financing took place in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). According to the Ministry of Economy, the purpose of the event was to familiarize participants with the principles of sustainable financing and the implementation of ESG approaches (environmental, social, and
From December 1 to 10, the law enforcement officers of the city of Balykchy conducted a raid aimed at identifying illegally installed synthetic nets and garbage in the water area near the village of Ak-Ölön [Ak-Olon]. According to the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region, during the raid, 2,700 meters of old synthetic nets were removed from the lake, as well as various waste, including four car tires.
In Kyrgyzstan, no illegal construction was recorded in 2025, while in 2023 there were about 200 such objects. This was reported by Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol". He noted that all construction work is currently being carried out in accordance with the existing legislation. Previously, there were violations related to illegal construction;
In the village of Ak-Tam, located in the Ala-Buka district, the "Agrofos" plant has started operations, which is engaged in the production of fertilizers. The Jalal-Abad regional state administration reported this event.
At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Almaz Zheenaliev reported that according to a study by the World Resources Institute, which analyzes the water management of Central Asian countries, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan hold high positions in terms of water risk, with indicators of 3.74 and 3.63, respectively. Kyrgyzstan, he noted, has a water
At the press conference held today, Robert Prosinečki, the new head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team, expressed confidence that despite the cultural differences between Asia and Europe, significant success can be achieved by combining the strengths of both mentalities. “Undoubtedly, there are differences between Asia and Europe, but since we are involved in football, I believe that by combining the best of both worlds, we can achieve success. After signing the contract, I will need to
In the Talas region, in the village of Kyrgyzstan, the opening of a new kindergarten "Mekenchil" took place, which accommodates 170 children. At the opening ceremony, the district akim Bekmyrza Ashimov, the head of the education department Chyngyz Chalov, and other representatives of the local authorities were present.
In Manas, a local resident was detained with 1.3 kg of hashish and nearly half a kilo of marijuana On December 10, the press service of the Drug Control Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in drug trafficking.
The first waste sorting enterprise has been launched in Naryn, as reported by the press service of the local mayor's office. This modern sorting equipment, located near the landfill, is capable of processing up to seven types of waste. The enterprise will recycle up to 4 tons of garbage per hour and will create 20 new jobs.
The National Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" houses a collection of men's headgear of the Kyrgyz people. This was reported by the museum team in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. As the staff clarified, all the presented headgear dates back to the 18th-20th centuries.
The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan, Mejnun Mamedov. During this discussion, the main focus was on strengthening bilateral ties, including increasing trade turnover in agriculture, developing processing, as well as veterinary and phytosanitary cooperation. The possibilities of implementing advanced agricultural technologies were also
The Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Karakol, is the first Orthodox church within the city limits of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the city administration. According to official data, in 1871, an independent Turkestan diocese was established, and a felt field church was relocated from the village of Teploklyuchenka to the new district town of Karakol. In 1876, a brick building was erected on its site, which, unfortunately, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1887. In 1895, local merchants
Discussing the future of his charge, Eddie Hearn noted that the first fight may be less significant compared to a potential third bout against Artur Beterbiev. "This could be an official defense of one of his titles, of which he has plenty. We are also considering options with Callum Smith and Michael Eifert. Don't forget that there is a mandatory challenger according to the WBA," Hearn said in an interview with EverythingBoxing. Dmitry Bivol won against Artur Beterbiev in
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, stated on the air of the program "Elden Sobol" that the housing renovation project for the country has already been completed and is now awaiting discussion by the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that there are houses in the republic built during the 1960s and 1970s, whose service life has already expired.
The Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communications reminds citizens of the importance of adhering to preventive measures during the period of increased cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. Experts emphasize the necessity of strictly following recommendations in public places:
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, despite the snowfall, work is actively underway to improve the local livestock market. This livestock market is considered one of the largest in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan and serves as an important trading hub for livestock in the Chui district, where cows, sheep, horses, and bulls can be purchased.
On December 11 and 12, 2025, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who is the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, will go on a working visit to Moscow. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, during his visit he will participate in the next meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and will also attend an international conference dedicated to cooperation in science and technology.
Robert Prosinečki, the famous Croatian footballer, has now officially become the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team. This was announced by the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, who introduced the new coach.
A conflict occurred at the Kyrgyz National Theatre "Manas," prompting the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan to establish a special commission for a detailed investigation of the situation. On December 9, information about a clash between the manaschi appeared on social media, causing public resonance. In response, the ministry sent a commission to objectively study the incident.
According to the new law, all social networks will have to block access for users under 16 years old who are located in Australia. Due to the time difference, the law came into effect for Germany on December 9 at 14:00. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explained the necessity of this measure as a desire to protect youth from excessive screen time and harmful content. The law, titled the "Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024," was passed by parliament a year
- Starting from January 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee, producer prices for industrial goods and services increased by 28.9% compared to December 2024. The main factor behind this growth was a rise of 34.7% in manufacturing industries. From January to October 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, prices for industrial goods and services increased by 23%. The largest increase was recorded in the production of basic metals and finished metal products, where the growth
A commission has been formed in the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy to address the current situation at the "Manas" theater. As it became known, on December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschy appeared on social media.
- On the air of the radio on December 10, 2025, the Deputy Director of "Kyrgyz Komur," Rustambek Sadyraliev, discussed issues related to the quality of coal during the winter season. According to Sadyraliev, with the onset of cold weather, consumers have complaints, particularly regarding the fine fraction of coal and the smoke produced during its combustion. He noted that in winter, the issue of air quality becomes especially relevant in Bishkek, and the "coal issue" plays
Kyrgyzstan has begun work on the international monitoring of wild ungulate populations, such as argali and ibex. According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, these activities are timed to coincide with International Mountain Day and are organized within the framework of a Roadmap developed for the Decade of Action to support mountain regions.
From December 11 to 12, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working trip to Moscow, according to information provided by the government press service. As part of his visit, he will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and will also speak at an international conference dedicated to issues of scientific and technological cooperation.
- Today, December 10, an international conference dedicated to the issues of "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" has commenced in Bishkek. Within the framework of the event, three key areas will be addressed, which play an important role in ensuring the sustainable development of the country:
At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Almaz Musaev emphasized the importance of water management for Kyrgyzstan. He also noted that the country's biodiversity represents a unique and valuable wealth that requires proper protection and management.
In the village of Ivanovka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, one can still see the historic tractor "Universal VTZ," which became one of the first examples of such machinery produced in the Soviet Union. As reported by librarian Tolgonai Berdibek kyzy from the local library No. 13, this tractor is preserved here as a kind of monument. She shared an interesting fact from an old newspaper published during Soviet times when the village had a collective farm named
Azamat Dzhaparov now heads the state institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan. This information has been confirmed by the institution itself, as reported by Kaktus.media. Dzhaparov has extensive experience, starting from 2013 when he worked at the state enterprise "Infokom." This institution was transformed in 2024 into the state institution "Kyzmat" along with the Department of Population Registration of the
On December 10, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported the detention of several former state and municipal officials in the Aravan district, suspected of corrupt activities. According to information provided by the police, the detentions were part of an investigation into a criminal case concerning the illegal transformation of land plots in the Ken-Sai area. During this operation, the following individuals were detained:
The Kyrgyz Football Union has announced the appointment of Robert Prosinečki, the Croatian specialist, as the head coach of the national team of Kyrgyzstan. The official ceremony took place today, December 10. In his playing career, Prosinečki played 15 matches for the Yugoslav national team, scoring 4 goals, and 49 matches for the Croatian national team, marking 10 goals.
Today, significant snow fell for the first time this winter season in the At-Bashinsky district. With the arrival of the snow cover, winter has begun to show its characteristic features throughout the region. Maksat Kadyrculov, the deputy head of the At-Bashinsky district, shared current information about the situation in the Ak-Sai valley.
On the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alaykuu highway, snow avalanches have occurred in several areas, leading to a complete closure of traffic. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Osh Region Internal Affairs Directorate, an avalanche was recorded at the 74.5 kilometer mark of the road, near Tamchy. Additionally, 10 more locations with avalanche formation were discovered on the stretch up to 90 km, which halted traffic on the road.
At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of several properties from state ownership to municipal ownership. This decision was the result of discussions proposed by the Osh city administration. In the adopted resolution, it is stated that the deputies, having listened to the information from the city administration and relying on the decisions of the permanent commission on architecture and municipal property, consented to the transfer of the
A tragedy occurred in the Alaï district of the Osh region: two people died as a result of a collision between a passenger car and a truck. This information was officially confirmed by the press service of the Regional Traffic Safety Administration. According to available data, the accident happened on December 6 at 14:40 local time in the village of Targalak, within the rural district of Üch-Döbö-Alaï, on the 112th kilometer of the Osh—Sary-Tash—Irkeshtam highway. The truck, a "DAF
The former school director from the Suzak district has been sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment for abuse of office. At the same time, the court has released her from punishment. According to the case materials published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, Nurgul, who has been the director of secondary school No. 1 named after M.A. in the Suzak district since October 5, 2022, unlawfully registered 8 teaching hours for herself in the 2022–2023 academic year, contrary to the approved
Re-elections will take place in one of the districts The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums confirmed the voting results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in 29 out of 30 electoral districts, as reported in the CEC press release.
In Kyrgyzstan, there are about 48-50 coal mining companies, among which OJSC "Kyrgyz Komur" stands out. The deputy director of this enterprise, Rustambek Sadyraliyev, shared this information in an interview for the radio on December 10, 2025. According to his statement, preparations for the winter season begin long before the cold weather arrives. The government of the country decided on May 28, 2025, to take the issue of winter preparations under special control and approved a
Changes in the Tax Code now allow tax authorities to independently determine the amount of property tax, which will significantly simplify the procedure for citizens and reduce the administrative burden on taxpayers. In order for tax obligations for 2026 to be formed correctly, the GNS strongly recommends that both individuals and legal entities verify their data against the information stored in the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (State Enterprise
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution for public discussion, proposing to raise the requirements for the minimum charter capital for commercial banks. The full text of the document is available on the regulator's website. What exactly is being proposed?According to the proposal, for new commercial banks (including branches of foreign banks), the minimum amount of charter capital will be at least 5 billion soms.
Japan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts in the region The 'C5+1' summit involving five Central Asian countries is scheduled for December 19-20 in Tokyo.
- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the wheat harvest forecast in Russia has been revised. The updated information was presented on December 9. According to the new estimate, Russian farmers are expected to harvest 87.5 million tons of wheat, which is 1% more than indicated in November and 7% higher than last season's harvest level.
The ensemble "Büchür," representing the children's art school named after J. Sheralieva in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, participated in a festival that took place in India. This became known thanks to the leader of the ensemble, Aida Aitmambetova.
The specialists of the Republican Center for Health Promotion strongly recommend that citizens take precautions during the winter period and dress appropriately before going outside to prevent hypothermia. According to the center, hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops to 35°C and below. This condition poses a serious danger to children, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses. Young children have not yet developed thermoregulation mechanisms, while in the elderly and sick,
An international conference titled "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future" is taking place in Bishkek. The organizers are the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and the public fund "Green Energy." Participants of the event include representatives of government bodies, such as relevant ministries and agencies, members of the National Water Council, as well as experts from scientific and educational institutions and
As part of the new agreement, a decision was also made regarding the size of the so-called "pool of migration solidarity" for the next year, which will serve as a tool for redistributing the migration burden within the bloc. As a result, it is planned to resettle 21,000 migrants from countries facing the most difficult situations, such as Greece, Spain, Italy, and Cyprus, for which 420 million euros have been allocated. This number is lower than initially planned, as the European