“This is not a replacement for the public healthcare system” At the Ministry of Health, a meeting took place between the leadership of the department and directors of private medical institutions. This was reported by the ministry's press service.
The ceremony for the XVIII International Audience Award "Star of the Theater" took place on December 15, 2025, at the Vakhtangov Theater in Moscow. This time, theaters from Kyrgyzstan, Spain, and Cyprus participated in the nomination for "Best Russian Theater Abroad."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced the completion of an operation to evacuate a citizen of the country from Myanmar, which took place on December 10. The evacuation was carried out in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Malaysia and the Consulate in Thailand, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to preliminary data, the woman fell victim to traffickers related to labor migration and was illegally held in a
At the "Best Football Referee in Kyrgyzstan" award in 2025, three qualified referees are competing for the title of the best. Each of them has significant experience and authority in the world of football.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the completion of the evacuation of a citizen who found herself in a military camp in Myanmar. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the operation took place on December 10, 2025, with the assistance of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Malaysia and the Honorary Consulate in Thailand. Preliminary data indicates that this citizen became a victim of a fraudulent scheme related to labor migration and was illegally
According to information from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the incidence of ARVI and influenza has decreased by 11.7%.
From December 17 to 19, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to avalanches and snowdrifts. Ice formation is also forecasted on the roads. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the following areas are most at risk of avalanches:
The cooperation on this project will last until 2029 The Ministry of Education and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed an agreement for joint work within the framework of an initiative aimed at improving access to quality and inclusive education (SmartEd, 2025-2029).
According to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, as of December 15, 526 educational institutions have been transitioned to remote learning due to the incubation period. Additionally, 403 kindergartens have temporarily suspended their operations.
In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, a fair has been organized where socially significant essential products are being sold, reported the district state administration to a Turmush correspondent. According to the provided data, at this food fair, meat can be purchased at prices ranging from 640 to 680 soms, while potatoes cost 32 soms per kilogram. The prices of products at the fair are lower than those at the market.
Alexey Tepliyashin achieved a new success in Kyrgyzstan At the railway station in Bishkek, Alexey Tepliyashin set a new record by moving seven freight wagons six meters. He shared this on his Instagram page.
From January to October 2025, the average nominal salary in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 42,919 soms. This was reported by Nazira Kerimalieva, the first deputy chairperson of the National Statistical Committee. She noted that compared to the same period in 2024, this figure increased by 19.2 percent.
Kanibek Tumanbaev showed journalists a new sample of the vehicle registration certificate, stating that it is impossible to forge. He explained that the technical passport is not just a piece of paper, but a document with six levels of protection.
It is planned to equip 5,270 hectares of agricultural land In Kyrgyzstan, in 2026, the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will begin, covering 5,270 hectares of agricultural land. This information comes from the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture.
— The system providing free legal assistance was introduced in 1993 and officially enshrined in the law "On State Guaranteed Legal Assistance," adopted in 2009. In 2016, a Coordination Center was established under the Ministry of Justice, responsible for facilitating interaction between lawyers and those in need of legal assistance. In 2022, this law was amended, and the Center was transformed into a Legal Assistance Service under the ministry's control. The main task of the
On December 15, a ceremony was held in Naryn to mark the lighting of the city's main New Year tree. According to the city administration, the height of the new tree is 12 meters, and its width is 4 meters. This year, 47,000 soms were allocated for its decoration.
The head of the Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic was detained by the officers of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) on suspicion of corrupt activities. According to information provided by the state committee, on December 10, 2025, within the framework of a criminal case initiated, Colonel of Police A.T.A. was detained. During the investigation, it was revealed that he systematically extorted money from his subordinates.
Anara Kazakbaevna Baigabatova has been appointed as the director of the Naryn State Regional Historical and Ethnographic Museum named after Kaken Mambetaliev. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Anara Baigabatova will begin her duties as museum director on December 12, 2025, with a probation period set for three months.
The ban on New Year corporate parties has been introduced for state institutions, as reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers. According to him, traditionally, New Year events were held in government agencies and ministries, which sometimes led to unjustified expenses. Employees also often gave gifts to their superiors, which took up time and resources.
On December 15, a new four-story shopping center was opened in Manas, as reported by the local mayor's office. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Ernisbek Ormokov, Chairman of the City Council Nurtilek Bolotov, as well as business representatives and local residents.
Anar Baigabatova was appointed as the director of the Naryn State Regional Historical and Ethnographic Museum named after Kaken Mambetaliev on December 12. Her appointment is accompanied by a probation period that will last three months, according to an order signed by the Minister of Culture. Anar Kazakbaevna Baigabatova was born on December 15, 1966, in the village of Bolshevik, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region. In 1988, she completed her studies at the Faculty of Mathematics
In the Aymak of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, a modern backhoe loader worth 4.1 million soms has been acquired, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The equipment, manufactured in 2025, was purchased for 4 million 199 thousand 999 soms. The supply of the backhoe loader was carried out by the company LLC "Weicheng Group Co. LTD" for the Ayil Okmotu of Chayek.
Adilet Zhumaeva, the chairwoman of the board of OJSC "Tunduk," explained the reasons why the application may sometimes not work. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," she emphasized that temporary disruptions can occur during the process of adding new services and features to the mobile application.
On December 15, a terrorist act occurred in Sydney, as a result of which, fortunately, there are no citizens of Kyrgyzstan among the victims. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kyrgyz diplomatic institutions maintain constant contact with Kyrgyz citizens located in Australia.
The Ala-Bel Pass still has restrictions for heavy vehicles According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport, all roads in the country's passes are open for traffic. Road services continue to tirelessly carry out work on clearing and treating the roads with a sand-salt mixture.
According to data from the new AQUASTAT database review published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the availability of renewable water resources per capita continues to decline, having decreased by another 7% over the past ten years. This data pertains to freshwater resources, which are replenished annually through natural hydrological processes. FAO defines the level of water scarcity using the "water stress" indicator, which indicates the percentage of water withdrawn
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan has decreased. In the 50th week of 2025 (from December 8 to December 14), 37,629 cases were registered, indicating an 11.7% decrease in morbidity.
Yesterday, a bright celebration took place in Ala-Too Square in Bishkek — the ceremony of lighting the main Christmas tree of the country, which gathered more than 10,000 participants. This event became one of the largest New Year celebrations of the year. According to information from the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs, over 1,000 law enforcement officers were involved in maintaining public order at the event. The police operated in an enhanced mode, ensuring safety throughout the
As of the morning of December 16, at 9:00, the restriction for trucks on the Too-Ashuu pass has been lifted. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the information provided, work is currently ongoing to clear the road and cover it with inert materials.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Baizak in the Jumgal district, a new workshop specializing in wire mesh weaving has started operating, as reported by our correspondent from the region. Currently, six local residents have found employment at this new enterprise. The workshop was opened after the renovation of the municipal warehouse on K. Nazarbek Street was completed.
In Naryn, the reconstruction of the boiler house, which provides heat to 719 residential buildings and 8 institutions, is currently underway. This was reported by Turmush correspondents at the municipal enterprise "Naryn Heating Supply" ("Нарын жылуулук берүү"). According to information from the department, the total cost of the project is 192 million soms. This year, a significant project is being implemented in the city of Naryn, which is the first of its kind in the
The work was funded from the state budget A ceremonial opening of the new stadium took place in Osh, where all FIFA requirements were met. This was reported by local authorities.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, handed over a certificate for 200,000 soms to city resident Nasiyat Bekmyrzaeva. This contribution from the mayor's reserve fund is aimed at financing the necessary medical surgery for the resident. The event took place during the ceremony of lighting the main Christmas tree of the country, held at Ala-Too Square.
The Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service of Kyrgyzstan is gradually implementing a video surveillance system aimed at enhancing veterinary and phytosanitary safety. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic, cameras have currently been installed at 54 slaughterhouses and 5 livestock markets, as well as in one veterinary and sanitary expert laboratory (VSEL) in the Moscow district. To date, a total of 23 video cameras are actively functioning, providing
In the rural district of Myrza-Ake in the Uzgen region, a "voucher" group has been opened, as reported by Ruslan Talantbek uulu, the head of the village administration, to the Turmush correspondent. According to him, the pilot project of the "voucher" group was launched as part of the initiative "Strong Region — in a Developing Country" ("Өнүгүп жаткан өлкөдө – күчтүү аймак") and is being implemented with the support of the Myrza-Ake village council at
At the XVIII International Audience Award "Star of the Theater," held at the Vakhtangov Theater in Moscow, the National Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov from Kyrgyzstan was honored with a prestigious award. This theater won in the category "Best Russian Theater Abroad," surpassing such groups as the Russian Theater "Ostrov" in Cyprus (Limassol) and the Theater Studio of Yulia Vashchenko from Valencia, Spain.
On December 15, a ceremony was held at the National Historical Museum to award volunteers who participated in the youth forum "Kyyalymdagy Kyrgyzstan." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev emphasized the importance of volunteer activity in the context of youth policy.
A festive atmosphere is actively being created in the T. Usubaliev Square in Naryn. During these days, the installation and decoration of a 12-meter Christmas tree is taking place there. This tree, which is 4.5 meters wide, was purchased in 2019 for 1.5 million soms allocated from the local budget. This year, the installation is taking place for the seventh time, and its cost amounted to 1 million soms.
On December 17, a presentation of a new cycle of documentary films titled "Köçmön Kol Önörchülügü" will take place in Bishkek, which includes 15 separate parts. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The project is created under the direction of director Gulnur Kanat and aims to showcase the traditional craft skills of the Kyrgyz people. The films utilize modern 3D animations to create vibrant introductions.
Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev actively prepares specialists in areas such as Eastern and Western languages, international relations, ecology, information technology, and artificial intelligence. In an interview with VB.KG, the rector, Doctor of Geographical Sciences and Professor Myrlan Mukhtarovich Dyldaev, spoke about the need for simultaneous interpreters, changes in the higher education system, and the future of the youth of Kyrgyzstan.
In the Sokuluk district, a regulating reservoir worth 43 million soms has been returned. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During an inspection conducted by the district prosecutor's office, it was established that this reservoir, located in the village of Aral of the Sary-Ozon rural administration and covering an area of 12.3 hectares, was illegally transferred to private hands by the former leadership of the Kropetskaya rural administration
The threatening gaze of the boar made the local resident stop near a herd of wild boars. In one of the mountain gorges of the Moscow district in the Chuy region, a local resident named Azamat noticed a large herd of wild boars. Almost two dozen pigs and piglets were foraging on the slope, digging through the snow in search of roots and larvae. When Azamat decided to approach them on horseback, his attention was drawn to a huge boar, carefully watching him from under a fir tree. At that moment,
On the stage of the Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, on December 27, the audience will be able to see the premiere of the comedy "Holiday for a Million." According to the theater's information, the cast includes actors Vyacheslav Vittiх, Mikhail Kalyuzhny, Nina Chernysheva, Maxim Lisovsky, Vera Stepanova, Elista Kozyreva, and Anton Mulyukin.
This year, there have been 5 incidents of sexual violence against children in Naryn, of which only two cases have led to criminal proceedings. This was reported by Gulmira Sultanalieva, head of the Naryn inter-district labor, social protection, and migration department. According to Sultanalieva, the rights of 38 minors have been violated in Naryn, while in the Naryn district, 19 children have been affected. Of the five registered cases of sexual violence, two were classified as harassment;
In the village of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the construction of two children's playgrounds has been completed. They are situated in the neighborhoods "Avtobaza" and "16" and include modern pull-up bars, parallel bars, and horizontal bars, as reported by representatives of the Chayek Ayil Okmotu. According to local authorities, the implementation of the projects was financed from the district development fund. The construction of the
In the Sokuluk district, according to the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, a regulating reservoir worth 43 million soms has been returned. This reservoir, covering an area of 12.3 hectares and located in the village of Aral of the Sary-Ozon rural administration, was transferred to private hands in 2005-2006 in violation of the legislation when it was managed by the former rural administration named after Krupskaya.
In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, in the residential area of "Ken-Sai," a significant infrastructure project has been completed, which involved the construction of pumping stations, the laying of water pipes, and the creation of a new water reservoir. This was reported by the press service of the Osh mayor's office. A modern pumping station No. 1 with a capacity of 300 cubic meters of water per hour has been built in the area of the Ak-Tilek bypass road. The second pumping
Kyrgyz mixed martial arts fighter Jaksylik Myrzabekov has risen to eighth place in the overall ranking of the best ACA fighters, regardless of their weight categories (P4P). This success was made possible by his recent victory, which earned him the interim championship title in the welterweight division.