In Bishkek, at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, the IV People's Kurultai is taking place with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. About 700 delegates from various corners of the country have gathered for the event, including 51 representatives from the Issyk-Kul region, who will discuss 48 key issues.
On December 25, the Cabinet of Ministers approved resolution No. 835, extending the New Year holidays until January 12. Earlier, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration proposed that the holidays on January 8 and 9, 2026, be designated as days off for employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions and enterprises funded by the state budget, working a five-day week. In this regard, it was planned to move:
Public hearings continue in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to the project of the General Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050. The event is taking place on December 25 at the "Alga" stadium with the participation of representatives from the mayor's office, architects, and relevant services. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that work is currently underway on the electronic version of the General
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, the chairman of the Social Fund, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, noted that pensions in Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased over the past four years. According to him, the changes in pension amounts occurred as follows:
As of today, there are 815 thousand people registered as pensioners in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. According to his forecasts, by 2030 the number of pensioners in the country will exceed 1 million.
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In Chelyabinsk, Russia, a monument to the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov is planned to be installed in a park that already bears his name. This proposal was voiced by Zina Bakirova, the head of the Kyrgyz diaspora, at the People's Kurultai. She emphasized that many citizens of Kyrgyzstan are outside their country for various reasons, and the diasporas are actively promoting the Kyrgyz language and culture. In particular, there is already a park in Chelyabinsk dedicated to Chyngyz Aitmatov.
As reported by the Pushkin Theater website, where she worked for more than six decades, Vera Alentova has passed away. Vera Alentova. The actress's journey began at the Orsk Drama Theater, and after completing her studies at the Moscow Art Theater School, she became part of the Pushkin Theater in Moscow. Worldwide fame came to her after her leading role in the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which earned Soviet cinema an Oscar.
At OJSC "Kyrgyz Post", a ceremony was held to award the winners of the contest related to letters to Santa Claus. The contest, held under the slogan "The Country of My Dreams. Why Do I Want to Visit There?", was aimed at schoolchildren aged 9 to 14 and attracted over three thousand participants from various regions of the country. Participants sent their letters through post offices using registered mail. Valuable gifts such as tablets and mobile phones were awarded to the
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun vaccinating citizens planning to go on Hajj to Mecca in 2026 to ensure sanitary and epidemiological safety and reduce the risk of infection spread.
Recently, the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) conducted joint exercises aimed at neutralizing extremist groups. This was reported by the organization's press service in its statement. As part of the training, under the guidance of the joint headquarters, the duty shifts of the Crisis Response Center, as well as the Ministries of Defense and Emergency Situations of Tajikistan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan actively participated.
During his speech at the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov discussed the state of family relationships in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the family is the foundation of the nation and an important element of the strength of the state. However, there is currently a concerning situation, with many marriages ending in divorce and children being left without one of their parents.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the New Year holidays of 2026 until January 12. Previously, the Ministry of Labor proposed to move the working days of January 8 and 9, 2026, to other dates — February 7 and April 25.
During the public discussions of the General Plan-2050 in Bishkek, the developers shared information about the data on which this strategic document is based and how its implementation is planned. Irina Grishechkina, a specialist from the St. Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development, which is working on the General Plan for the capital, noted that extensive work was carried out to collect data during the preparation of the project.
The biometric control system implemented in the capital's airports in Moscow will be expanded to all regions of Russia. This was announced by the city's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, during his annual report on the work of the Moscow government. Sobyanin noted that this system serves as a barrier to the entry of individuals who are undesirable in the country, including those who appear on a special control list.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, reported on plans for the implementation of the second stage of reforms in the pension system. He noted that significant changes had been made to the legislation during the first stage, which allowed for an increase in pensions.
In the Osh region, the opening of 3 production and 15 social facilities took place. The opening was held with the online participation of President Sadyr Japarov, as reported by the presidential representative office in the region.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall Recently, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. The transport infrastructure was at the center of the discussion. Alexander Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG," presented the results of the analysis of the current situation. He noted that nearly 40% of the city's main street and road network does not meet
In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, local residents are facing a serious problem — they are provided with clean water for only two hours every two days. This information was announced by Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. “Every citizen of Kyrgyzstan has the right to access clean drinking water. However, in Kyzyl-Kiya, there is virtually no water. Every two days we receive water for only two hours. This is completely unacceptable for a
According to the latest data, the area of Bishkek is 41,081.3 hectares, of which almost thirty percent is privately owned. This information was presented by Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director for Project Issues at the Institute of Future Urban Development from St. Petersburg, at a public discussion of the General Plan for the capital until 2050. As part of the presented report, it was revealed that 31% of the city's territory belongs to private individuals, while 60% of the land is not
The XIX International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights titled "Resilience in Times of Crisis" took place in Bishkek, organized by the NGO "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan." Hundreds of viewers, including representatives of government and international organizations, students, young filmmakers, and women leaders from the regions, participated in the festival screenings.
In the Talas region, in the Manas district, a New Year's celebration dedicated to children took place. 110 kids were invited to the event, including both honor students and children from large and needy families.
At the meeting on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the project "Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the city of Osh." The EBRD had previously implemented two phases of the project "Rehabilitation of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the city of Osh," within which the second stage of the treatment facilities was modernized with a capacity
The mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, shared with the Kabar agency the results of the mayor's office's work and outlined future plans covering a wide range of tasks—from opening new educational institutions to attracting investments and resettling citizens. According to Toktorbaev, President Sadyr Japarov addressed a number of pressing issues at the recent Kurultai, where 40 delegates from Osh attended. The forum is being held at a high organizational level.
Due to the increase in the number of applications for the issuance of medical certificates of form No. 083, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is asking citizens to be patient. Recently, there has been a significant rise in inquiries regarding this matter. According to the heads of family medicine centers, while previously an average of 15-20 people per day applied for the certificate, this number has now increased, which has led to the emergence of queues in some medical institutions.
The construction of a road connecting the villages of Sary-Talaa, Kyzyl-Tash, and Zardaly has been completed in the Batken region. This road has now been officially put into operation, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that a 30-meter iron bridge was built as part of the project.
In 2026, an increase in pensions by 7% is expected in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund. According to his statement, the budget of the Social Fund for 2026 allocates 1 billion 200 million soms to implement these plans.
On December 25, 2025, public hearings dedicated to the General Plan project for the capital until 2050 concluded in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. Alexander Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG", presented the current state of the transport network.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the opening of six new facilities took place, including five social and one industrial building. This was reported by the city administration. The ceremonial event was held in the Sverdlovsk district, where the National Lyceum of Innovative Technologies named after A. Moldokulov was opened after major repairs.
According to information provided by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the control system at the capital's airports has filtered out one in ten migrants over the past year. This figure was announced during a report on the activities of the city government. According to the mayor, the biometric system, which has been operational since December of last year, prevented the entry of approximately 45,000 individuals into Moscow's airports. This accounts for about 10% of the total number of
At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on December 25, the deputies unanimously supported the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova to the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that Isamatova's predecessor in this position was Baktyyar Orozov, who left his post on December 15 due to violations of ethical standards among state and municipal employees. The reason for his resignation was his arrest while driving
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the Republican Center for Health Promotion urges citizens not to use pyrotechnic products for the safety of those around them. Fireworks and firecrackers, while creating a festive atmosphere, can pose a serious threat to health and public order.
Today, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova as the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Dastan Bekeshev urged the acting minister to cancel financial penalties for students who miss classes.
At the People's Kurultai, delegate Islamidin Arykov from Kadamzhai proposed to support the project for the construction of a House of Culture in the village of Tash-Döbö. He noted that in 2024, the residents of the country plan to celebrate the awarding of the title of Hero of Kyrgyzstan to the Kyrgyz figure Abdykadir Orozbekov, for which they express their gratitude.
The correspondent of Turmush reports that in the village of Dolon, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, residents have begun their traditional winter recreation. Every winter, Lake Dolon freezes over, allowing local residents to enjoy ice skating.
During the kurultai, a delegate from the Alaï district of the Osh region expressed his concerns to the president regarding the activities of sary tash miners, also known as travertine. According to him, this area attracts many tourists, and to make it even more appealing, local residents have planted seedlings of nuts and poplars using the ashar method.
The opening of new buildings for two educational institutions took place in Naryn: secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov and secondary school No. 10 named after Zh. Cholponbaev. According to the city administration, the new addition to secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov can accommodate 500 students and was built at a cost of 178 million soms.
On December 25, a New Year event was held at the A. Izibayev Kyrgyz State Circus in Bishkek for children from rehabilitation centers, special educational institutions, and kindergartens. This information was provided by the city administration. The Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, addressed the children with a welcoming speech, wishing the young participants health, joy, many smiles, and the fulfillment of their cherished wishes.
Photo from the City Hall Vice Mayor of Bishkek Azamat Kadyrov announced plans to transform Kyiv Street as part of the public discussion of the city’s master plan. According to him, from 2026 to 2027, this street will become pedestrian, but public transport will still be allowed to operate on it. The project, which is set to begin in the specified years, already has allocated funding. An important step in the first phase will be the launch of electric buses on Kyiv Street.
In response to public discussions about the involvement of foreign workers and their legal stay in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic made a statement regarding its balanced state policy in this area. The attraction of foreign specialists is carried out strictly within the framework of existing laws and taking into account the real economic needs of the country. This practice is temporary and aimed at supporting investment and infrastructure
On December 25, President Sadyr Japarov, participating in an online event, solemnly inaugurated 8 social and production facilities in the Jalal-Abad region. This event took place as part of the IV People's Kurultai.
During the kurultai, the authorities called for active measures to reduce prices on medications. This was reported by a delegate from Bishkek, Yrysbubu Anarbekova. She noted that the republic is experiencing extremely high prices for medicines compared to neighboring countries.
On the eve, the opening of a new building for the special unit "Alpha" of the GKNB took place in Bishkek, headed by Kamchybek Tashiev. Also, as part of this event, a capsule was laid for a future sports complex. In his speech, Tashiev highly praised the professionalism and dedication of the "Alpha" employees, emphasizing their significance in ensuring the country's security and protecting citizens.
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At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova announced the creation of a working group to address the issue of "indulgences" in educational institutions. This issue was raised again by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, who emphasized that students are subjected to financial penalties for missing classes. The deputy expressed dissatisfaction, noting that such practices are unacceptable. "Punishment should
Gulya Kozhokulova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, addressed the acting Minister Gulzat Isamatova with a proposal to restore the practice of mandatory work for students studying on a budget basis after they complete their education at universities. She noted that there is a shortage of qualified personnel in the country and suggested requiring graduates who received education funded by the state to work for the government. “It is necessary to sign contracts with young specialists, as was done
In response to public discussions about the attraction of foreign workers and the status of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has voiced its position regarding this state policy. Representatives of the ministry noted that the process of attracting foreign specialists is carried out in accordance with current laws and takes into account the real economic needs of the country. This process is temporary and aimed at
At the "Torugart" checkpoint in the Naryn region, a batch of beef weighing 21,800 kilograms was detained while being transported from Pakistan through Chinese territory. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. Inspectors conducting border veterinary control examined the cargo. During the inspection, it was found that veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union were not met. In particular, the accompanying