In the Issyk-Kul region, particularly in the Ton district, a fair organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, Industry, and Processing of the Kyrgyz Republic took place. At this event, products were offered at very attractive prices, among which yak meat and lamb stood out.
At today's joint committee meeting, Deputy Baktyyar Kalpaev proposed to restore gas supplies to the Batken region, relying on good relations with Uzbekistan. According to Kalpaev, until 2010, gas was supplied to the Batken region from Uzbekistan, but then the supplies ceased.
The reconstruction of A.S. Pushkin Park in Karakol will be completed by June 1 of next year, timed to coincide with Children's Day. This information was announced by the mayor of the city, Kanibek Adiev, during a meeting with residents, where he presented both completed and planned works.
Shukur Azhy Ismailov has been appointed Deputy Mufti of Kyrgyzstan according to a decree signed by Abdulaziz Kary Zakirov, the head of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK). Hailing from Chon-Ala, Shukur Azhy Ismailov holds both secular and religious higher education. He specializes in jurisprudence, Islamic law, and Arabic philology, has a PhD in legal sciences, and is also a candidate of historical sciences.
At the session of the capital city council, deputy Kazybek Ergeshov announced the introduction of restrictions for city residents using private transport regarding entry to the Bishkek mayor's office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He noted that this decision creates additional difficulties for accessing the municipality, which has led to numerous complaints from the capital's residents.
According to information received at the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of various districts in Bishkek are expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of necessary routes, infrequent bus services, and frequent changes in traffic schemes. They say this leads to long waits for transportation and the need to transfer. ***- Residents of the "Dostuk" microdistrict in the Pervomaisky district are inquiring when public transport will be restored. Previously, minibus No. 240 passed through
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reported at today's city council session on the identified cases of significant price inflation for funeral services — by two to three times. He noted that an investigation is currently underway, and its results will be made public.
Today, December 23, the Talas regional department of internal affairs held a small support event for the workers of the 'Tazalyk' enterprise.
Today, at the regular session of the Bishkek City Council, a decision was made to transfer the non-residential premises of the Alykul Osmonov Museum, located at: Sokuluksky Lane, 10, along with the land plot, into state ownership. According to the justification, this transfer was initiated based on requests from the capital's Department of Culture and the Ministry of Culture. The goal is to create a unified management system for all museum objects related to the life and work of Alykul
At a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev raised the issue of the inadmissibility of shaving men's heads to zero in institutions of the State Penitentiary Service. He noted that the internal regulations (IR) require convicts and defendants to maintain a short haircut, but conducting such a procedure twice a week is unacceptable. Atambaev emphasized that ordinary staff are not responsible for these rules, but are forced to enforce
Since the beginning of the current year, private employment agencies have helped more than 17,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan find jobs abroad. This was reported by representatives of the employment center under the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. During the reporting period, 10 meetings of the interdepartmental commission were held, which dealt with the consideration of applications for permits for the employment of citizens abroad. As a result, 143 permits were issued, 206
Growth in fuel exports is also expected to other Central Asian countries According to a report from the economic forecasting center of Gazprombank, by 2030, natural gas supplies from Russia to Central Asia could reach 19-20 billion cubic meters per year. This information is reported by Vedomosti.
Aeroflot airline plans to replace traditional passports with biometric data when boarding flights, which is expected in the second half of 2026, as announced by the company itself.
The Cabinet of Ministers has presented a draft resolution that will be discussed by the public. This document is aimed at implementing Articles 102-2, 102-3, and 102-4 of the Code of Offenses and seeks to strengthen accountability for violations of students' rights in educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens. The draft includes amendments to several regulatory acts.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, through the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, has published the results of its activities for the recent reporting period, highlighting the main achievements in the employment of Kyrgyz citizens abroad. According to the report, 10 meetings of the interdepartmental commission were held, which dealt with the consideration of applications for permits to work outside the country. As a result, 143 permits were issued, while 51
In the course of 11 months of the current year, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan reached nearly 1 trillion 628 billion soms, and further growth is expected by the end of the year. This was reported by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that the overall GDP growth rate was 10.2 percent.
At the meeting of six committees on December 23, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova proposed to change the approach to the distribution of mortgage housing. She noted that 10% of new apartments should be allocated for citizens with disabilities, as well as for doctors and teachers with significant work experience.
According to the press service of the regional representation, the New Year celebration for children was organized at the initiative of Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region. The event was attended by 400 children from various corners of the region. Not only students with outstanding academic achievements were invited to the celebration, but also children from large and disadvantaged families, as well as those with special needs.
In Tokmok, located in the Chuy region, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of committing several apartment burglaries. This information was confirmed by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs during the operation "Search". According to the agency, a local resident reported to the Tokmok police on December 6, stating that on November 26, strangers entered his home and stole 620,000 soms, 5,000 dollars, and 20,000 tenge.
Deputy Makhabat Mavlyanova expressed interest regarding the measures being taken to combat air pollution in Bishkek, as well as the funds allocated for these purposes. On December 23, at a meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, she noted that the problem of smog also affects Osh and Kyzyl-Kiya, where landfills continue to burn.
At a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed dissatisfaction with the introduction of fines for absences in universities, emphasizing that such measures create an unjustified division among students. He reported that recently the cost of contracts in educational institutions has significantly increased, and now universities are trying to earn extra money from students by imposing new fines.
In the hotel located in Osh and owned by a former vice-mayor, the "girls" continue to work. This information was voiced by the deputy of the "Yntymak" faction, Azamat Turgunbaev, at the session of the Osh city council held on December 23.
Local residents of Kyrgyzstan use bird nests to treat various ailments, including kidney diseases, intestinal issues, and ear inflammation. At the markets of the Jayil district, one can find sellers offering nests of the reed bunting as a folk remedy.
According to him, there is enough road equipment on the roads and passes of the country. At a meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Janar Akaev stated that many vehicles returning from China were stuck in Alai and Chon-Alai. He mentioned that heavy snowfall and the use of summer tires by drivers were the reasons for the traffic jams in the passes. He appealed to Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev for assistance and requested that road equipment be sent to ensure the passage of
At the joint meeting of six committees on December 23, Deputy Janar Akaev raised the issue of serious traffic jams caused by trucks coming from China. A significant amount of snow had fallen in the Aksai and Chon-Alaik regions at that time, and hundreds of trucks had been stuck at the pass for already three days. Akaev noted that the main reason for the traffic jams was the cargo transport moving on summer tires. He urged the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, to pay
The mayor of Uzgen, Eldos Taev, conducted an inspection of the construction sites in the city. During his working trip, the mayor assessed the quality of the construction work, checked compliance with deadlines, and gave instructions to the relevant services.
Starting from December 23, a new route scheme for electric bus number 2 will be implemented in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. These changes are aimed at optimizing public transport operations and improving the level of transport services for local residents.
The Japanese government has announced the provision of grant assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the amount of 6.845 billion Japanese yen, which is equivalent to approximately 44 million US dollars. This information was announced by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). On December 12, a ceremony for the signing of exchange notes took place at the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan between the Japanese Ambassador to the country, Hiroshi Ryuichi, and the Minister of Finance, Almaz Baketaev,
The situation with medical personnel is most critical in rural and remote areas According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is an average of 17.2 doctors per 10,000 people worldwide. Unlike most CIS countries, where this figure significantly exceeds the global average, Kyrgyzstan has become the only state in the region where the doctor density is only 15.7 per 10,000 population, which is below the global level.
At the recent meeting, the interim results of the commission's work were presented, and a report was heard from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov, who is also the director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives. Bayetov reported that the commission, established in March 2025, has developed six packages of measures over the past eight months, which contain amendments to regulatory acts and systemic solutions aimed at simplifying administrative
The ministry urges the population to be vigilant The Ministry of Emergency Situations reports a significant increase in cases of fires in residential buildings, both multi-story and private, related to malfunctions in electrical networks.
The grand opening of the new ethno-complex called "Kochkor Ak boz uy" took place in the Kochkor district. The ceremony was attended by Aydana Imanalieva, the deputy plenipotentiary representative of the region. According to the regional administration, this project was made possible through funding from the "Tengir-Too" Development Fund. The total construction cost amounted to 10 million soms.
Yesterday, December 22, in the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a solemn lighting ceremony for the city's main Christmas tree took place. The festive event was accompanied by a concert, attended by both local authorities and city residents, who actively participated in the celebration.
The mayor of the city of Karakol, Kanibek Adiev, shared with the residents the results of work for 2025 and current projects, as well as outlined plans for the future. The meeting took place in one of the city's educational institutions, where the mayor first presented a report, after which residents had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers.
The updated standards for maximum permissible physical loads for women and workers under 18 years of age have been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the country. This document is the result of the implementation of Article 139 of the Labor Code and defines the maximum allowable weight that the specified categories of workers can lift and move manually. The annexes to the resolution contain standards for minors and women.
On December 22, a meeting dedicated to the issues of the state language's status and development took place in the Panfilov district of the Chuy region. The event was held in the meeting hall of the district state administration. It was attended by the deputy akim of the district, Farida Abdildaeva, the chairman of the National Commission on the State Language and Language Policy under the President, Melis Murataliev, the head of the Department of Digitalization and Innovations of the
Today, the winter admission to higher educational institutions has begun in Kyrgyzstan. According to information received from the automated information system "Applicant online," the first stage will take place from December 23 to 25. Four rounds are planned during the admission process.
In the Talas region, in the Bakai-Ata district, employees of the nature protection service reported on the implementation of preventive measures aimed at hunters. The raid, named "Arsenal," was organized by the local Department of Internal Affairs' public safety service.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the regulation concerning the procedure for providing and using official apartments for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and their families. In the new document, the conditions under which it is possible to privatize official housing are clarified, and new obligations for its recipients are introduced.
An important final meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan at the State Institution "Kyzmat," where the Deputy Head of the President's Office, Almaz Raimbekov, summarized the activities of the Public Service Centers (PSC) and outlined key directions for the digitalization of public services for 2026.
Starting December 26, a New Year agricultural fair will begin operating in Bishkek. This was announced by Ulan Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. The trading rows will be located in the Old Square and will be open daily, starting from Friday until New Year's Day.
At the meeting of six committees held on December 23, Deputy Bekeshev emphasized that the condition of toilets in schools leaves much to be desired. He expressed his dissatisfaction, stating: "Children should not be learning in such conditions! The classrooms look decent, but the toilets are simply disgraceful! I urge you to conduct an inspection in all educational institutions."
On December 22, at a meeting with residents of the Suzak district, the presidential representative in the Jalal-Abad region, Tilek Tekebaev, noted that recently citizens have increasingly expressed gratitude for the activities of the police and the prosecutor's office, in contrast to previous periods when there were complaints and dissatisfaction. At the event, local residents thanked the employees of both the regional and district prosecutor's offices. Tekebaev emphasized that at
Many Kyrgyzstani people work abroad for years, denying themselves pleasures and comforts, but upon returning, they face disappointment: they have neither their own housing, nor a business, nor savings. This scenario is familiar to many who went abroad for work: the money earned through hard labor simply disappears. The main reason for this is not so much low incomes as it is unplanned expenses, lack of control over financial flows, and unnoticed losses.
Traders and farmers should consider alternative venues for selling their products The authorities of Tokmak have decided to close the livestock market after a video showcasing its trading conditions sparked widespread public outcry. This information was provided by the local mayor's office.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has made a decision aimed at developing cargo air transportation in the country. The new resolution is focused on optimizing aviation cargo flows and reducing costs for companies operating regular flights. According to this document, the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Aeronavigation," which is managed by the Civil Aviation Agency, will provide discounts on air navigation services for cargo aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of at least 200 tons.
On December 22, a New Year celebration was held in Talas, organized by the local mayor's office. 110 children from low-income families were invited to this event. During the celebration, the mayor of Talas, Nurgazy Asylbekov, congratulated the young guests on the upcoming New Year, expressing hope for their academic success, good health, and joyful childhoods for future generations.
According to data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the Hong Kong flu strain A(H3N2) is spreading most actively among children aged 5 to 14 years.