The Constitutional Court reviewed the president's proposal to amend the law to allow the death penalty for the rape of children and murder related to rape. The court concluded that such a measure contradicts the Constitution and international legal standards, therefore the restoration of the death penalty is impossible.
As a result, the draft amendment to the Constitution will not be put to a referendum, and all actions related to its implementation must cease following the entry into force of the Constitutional Court's conclusion.
The scandalously famous Old Bishkek project has once again attracted public attention after a visit from the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. Following his visit, he voiced a number of tough recommendations:
Tashiev emphasized that Nariman Tyuleev must take public opinion into account, as the main goal of the project is to solve the problems of the citizens, not personal ambitions. He also instructed government agencies to strengthen control over the implementation of Old Bishkek.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has approved the results of the early parliamentary elections. Currently, there will be 87 deputies in the new Jogorku Kenesh, as the voting results for district No. 13 were annulled. New elections will be scheduled here. A total of 1 million 584 thousand 446 voters participated in the voting, which amounted to 36.9% of the total number. The CEC opened 2,492 polling stations across the country, including 27 remote voting stations and 100 stations outside the republic. Remote voting was used by 190,030 citizens.
Bishkek is preparing for a new wave of street renaming. The city administration has initiated a campaign to eliminate duplicate and fragmented street names to simplify the addressing system in the capital. The city hall noted that over the years, the continuation of the same street received independent names, which creates confusion. For example, Chuy Avenue has different names in different sections: Frunze Street (Novopavlovka), Den Xiaoping Avenue, and Shabdan Baatyr Avenue. More details about the planned renaming can be found at the link.
Photo by GKNB. Kamchybek Tashiev
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the GKNB, opened up about the heavy consequences of his anti-corruption work. He stated that as a result of the tough fight against corruption, he lost about 70% of his friends and strained relations with part of his family. To demonstrate that the law is equal for all, he did not hide the crimes of his relatives: his brother-in-law, who committed crimes in 2020-2023, is in the GKNB pre-trial detention center, and the son of his deceased brother was convicted of insulting a traffic police officer.
He also noted that the results of his work are not related to his surname, but to the fact that order has been established in the country and there is political will to fight corruption at all levels.
As a result of the tough anti-corruption policy, the state has managed to recover more than 300 billion soms over the past five years, as well as more than 1,000 various properties and 30,000 hectares of land that were illegally privatized.
Starting from January 21, 2025, amendments to the legislation will come into force, tightening responsibility: even suspects who admit guilt and compensate for damages will have to serve at least half of the appointed term (for example, 6 years out of 12 for corruption).
The head of the GKNB noted that the level of corruption in government agencies has decreased from 80% to 30%, and set a goal to reduce this level to a minimum by the end of 2026. He sternly warned officials who cannot work honestly and earn a living legally to leave public service, as the consequences for corruption are inevitable.
It is also worth noting the joyful news: Kyrgyz maxym has become part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. The decision was made on December 10, 2025. The application for this was prepared over four years and was submitted to the UNESCO Secretariat in 2023.
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Maxym is one of the oldest drinks of the Kyrgyz, made from roasted grain base (most often wheat or barley), water, and natural leaven; in some regions, sour milk is added to enhance the taste.
Other interesting events and important news are reported by journalists 24.kg — in the review “Week-24”.
To execute or not to execute: how Kyrgyzstan decided where to place the comma
On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan ruled that the restoration of the death penalty is impossible, which concluded the resonant discussion.
In its conclusion, the Constitutional Court emphasized that the death penalty is incompatible with the basic rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution. “The ban on the death penalty is not just a legal norm, but a constitutional value reflecting the priority of human life and dignity,” the document states.
Slipped, fell, woke up — in a cast. How to protect yourself from injuries in icy conditions
The recent snow in Bishkek not only cleared the air but also created difficulties for pedestrians. Sidewalks and crossings become slippery, increasing the number of injuries — bruises, sprains, and fractures. 24.kg shares safety tips for slippery areas and information on where to go in case of injury.
From Bishkek to orbit: Arslan Niyazov's path in space medicine
Arslan Niyazov, a Kyrgyzstani and a graduate of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, has been working in the field of space medicine for 10 years, participating in Roscosmos projects. He took part in unique SIRIUS experiments simulating a flight to Mars and supervised the medical selection of astronauts from the UAE and India. In an interview with 24.kg, he shares his experience in preparing for long flights and explains why he was not selected for the astronaut corps, as well as the connection between astronauts and the highlands of Kyrgyzstan.
Torture, courts, and violence. A major interview with the Ombudsman of the KR on Human Rights Day
On December 10, Human Rights Day is celebrated worldwide. The Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Jamankulova, answered questions in an interview with 24.kg about the violations of rights faced by citizens and how the akyikatchi institution can help.
Why a family from Bishkek chose Nha Trang: experience of wintering in Vietnam
Milana Jamankulova and her husband, both programmers, decided to spend the winter in Vietnam. Milana is currently on maternity leave and shares her impressions of life in this country on her social media. She talked about her experience and what attracted them to Nha Trang.
Liquidation of IP: legal nuances to know
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the start of the procedure for the forced liquidation of inactive legal entities and the annulment of individual entrepreneur registrations. In this regard, the service clarifies the procedure for terminating the activities of individual entrepreneurs.
Köl-Tor Lake and Madygen Geopark. Photos from 24.kg readers
In the “Moments of Life” section, we present works by our readers 24.kg, who love to travel around Kyrgyzstan and share their photos. This time, we will stroll through Bishkek and its surroundings in October, visit the magnificent Köl-Tor and Kël-Suu lakes, and conclude our journey in the Madygen geopark.
Continuation of “Fallout,” premiere of “Amadeus”: premieres of series next week
Next week (December 15 - 21), viewers can expect new episodes of the post-apocalyptic fantasy “Fallout,” mystical thrillers, and long-awaited comedy sequels. “Emily in Paris” will return to screens, where the main character moves to Rome, and fans of historical dramas and detective stories can look forward to the premiere of “Amadeus” and “Human Samples.”
