In the Chuy and Issyk-Kul regions of Kyrgyzstan, precipitation in the form of rain is expected, which may turn into snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the nighttime temperature will be +1, while during the day it will rise to +6 degrees.
According to information published by Meduza, Russian banks have started to limit the ability to withdraw significant amounts of cash through ATMs. When attempting to carry out such a transaction, the specific amount of which is not specified, the client encounters a block. The bank contacts them by phone to confirm the transaction.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new candidates for key positions in two commercial banks, reports the regulator's press service. On December 30, 2025, the National Bank approved the candidacy of Bakhtiyar Rashidovich Isaev, proposed by "Alma Finance Bank," for the position of Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of this institution.
In Bishkek, at the Abdylas Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater, a ceremony for the national film award "Ak Ilbirs" recently took place. According to the Film Development Fund, the film "Kachkyn" was named the best among the presented works. Moreover, this film, created by "Kyrgyzfilm," Creative Center & CTR, and Suyum Sulaymanova, won in the categories of best screenplay, editing, composer, and cinematographer.
A tender has been announced for the supply of speech processors by the republican institution for the production of prosthetic and orthopedic products. According to data posted on the government procurement portal, funding in the amount of 29 million 999.97 thousand soms has been allocated for the purchase of 35 sets of speech processors.
On December 31, a ceremonial opening of the new "Sanjyra" square took place in Bishkek, attended by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev. This new public park was created to provide comfortable recreation for the residents and has become another improved space in the capital. Congratulating the residents on the upcoming New Year, the mayor emphasized the importance of creating modern public areas. With the support of President Sadyr Japarov, a 2-hectare area was developed into a square that
Siroko Messerli, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Kyrgyzstan, addressed the citizens of the country with congratulations on the upcoming New Year. In his message, made on behalf of the embassy, he wished the people of Kyrgyzstan and their families happiness, success, and prosperity in the coming year. He noted: “I congratulate you on the upcoming New Year; may it bring you and your loved ones happiness, success, and prosperity.”
Aiyimyrza Isaeva, the new heroine of our "Our People Abroad" section, currently lives in Germany. She was born in 2003 in Kazarman and graduated from the 32nd school. She came to Germany through a student program and became a dental technician, completing her studies at a university in Münster.
In anticipation of the New Year in Bishkek, at the Children's Reintegration Center "Aidanek," a joyful and warm celebration took place for its students, filled with smiles and the expectation of magic, reports the press service of the mayor's office. The staff and children of the center prepared a festive performance, into which they put a lot of effort and sincere feelings.
In Kara-Kul, on December 31, five modern children's playgrounds were opened. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalykov and Chairman of the City Council Chyngyz Kimsanov. The playgrounds are located in the villages of Ketmen-Tyobe and Jazy-Kechuu, as well as on the streets of Ak-Tash, Sabirova, and Bektash.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, employees of the road traffic safety department in the Talas region decided to change their approach to drivers who violated traffic rules. Instead of fines, they held preventive conversations with them and handed out New Year gifts. According to information provided by the Road Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, this initiative is aimed at increasing driver awareness, reducing the number of traffic accidents, and
Leslie Vigieri, the U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, along with his wife, extended their congratulations to the people of Kyrgyzstan on the upcoming New Year, conveying their sincerest wishes to the nation's citizens. In his speech, the ambassador noted that the New Year should be a time of unforgettable events filled with optimism and peace. His wife added that all children should be safe and surrounded by care, while families should enjoy health and well-being.
In Bishkek, New Year's Eve passed relatively calmly; however, cases of domestic violence were reported, as stated by representatives of the city's Main Internal Affairs Department. The first incident occurred on December 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM, when a call about a conflict on Molodaya Gvardiya Street was received by the "102" service. It was established that N. A., while in a state of alcohol intoxication, committed violence against his adoptive son M. A., born in 2011, and
On December 30, Nurlan Ermatov, the first deputy representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region, held a meeting with the management and workers of the plant in Mailuu-Suu, where the current state of the enterprise and its future were discussed. This meeting was organized at the direction of the presidential representative in the Jalal-Abad region, Tilek Tekebayev. During the discussions, important issues such as working conditions, wage levels, and future plans were addressed.
On December 31, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, handed over a service vehicle for the needs of the social institution "Boorukerdik." This was reported by the press service of the municipality. It became known that an elderly resident of the institution approached the mayor with a request for a vehicle. He noted that the transport is extremely necessary for emergency situations, including the transportation of residents to medical facilities.
Children in armed conflict zones such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Haiti, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, and Ukraine became victims of horrific human rights violations in 2025, as reported by the United Nations. Moreover, the year 2024 was already recognized as the most challenging in nearly three decades of the UN mandate on children and armed conflict, with the highest number of serious violations related to childhood.
In the new issue of the "Zheneke Project" column, the love story of Aizhana Sabirbaeva is told, who met her future husband thanks to a friend. Interestingly, the young man noticed Aizhana long before their acquaintance.
, Yrysbek SHADYBEKOV Before the New Year, the team at 24.kg decided to find out from the residents of Osh how they assess the changes in their city and with what mood they welcome the year 2025. Many respondents emphasized that one of the most significant changes has been the improvement in road quality. When asked about changes over the past year, almost all of them unanimously replied: the roads have become better.
Bishkek January 1, Thursday At night, the temperature is expected to be from +1 to +3 °C, cloudy, with possible precipitation in the form of rain and snow. During the day, the temperature will rise to 4...6 °C, also cloudy weather.
Starting from January 1, 2026, the heads of four district administrations will need to begin preparatory measures for the repair of road surfaces and sidewalks. This decision was made during a meeting dedicated to preparing city services for the New Year holidays. The mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Junushaliev, instructed municipal and city services to organize the safe conduct of New Year events in Ala-Too Square, as well as to pay special attention to celebrations taking place in
Departmental awards were presented to several civil servants by the General Prosecutor's Office and the Bailiff Service. According to information received from the agency, the awards were given in recognition of their efforts to improve interaction between various government bodies, as well as for their demonstrated diligence and responsibility in carrying out their official duties.
The tender for the installation of security and fire alarm systems was announced by the Education Department of the Leninsky District. The work will be carried out in educational institutions No. 92, 117, 118, and 119, as well as in kindergartens No. 55 and 56. According to data published on the government procurement portal, a budget of 7 million 26.9 thousand soms is planned for the alarm installation project in the specified schools, while 814.7 thousand soms is allocated for the
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that as of December 31, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 855 will come into effect, which introduces changes to the rules for the stay of foreigners in the country. These changes are aimed at streamlining migration processes, making the conditions for the stay of foreign citizens more transparent, and adapting national legislation to the priorities of state migration policy.
The special preventive operation "Foreign Citizen," organized by the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, took place across the country from November to December 2025. The main goal of the campaign was to identify and prevent violations of migration legislation. As a result of the conducted activities, protocols were drawn up under Article 431 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning violations of the
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has updated the resolution "On the Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for the Stay of Foreign Citizens on the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic" to improve the management of migration processes. According to the new rules, the duration of stay for foreign citizens in the country now depends on their nationality and the grounds for entry. For example, foreigners who arrive on a visa or residence permit will be able to stay in
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, new requirements have been established in accordance with Georgian legislation in the field of tourism. The mandatory presence of medical insurance applies to all purposes of travel, including tourist, business, and private visits. The policy can be issued by both local and foreign insurance companies and must be presented in Georgian or English, either electronically or in paper form. The minimum amount of
As part of a working trip to the regions, Aibek Matkerimov, the First Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, conducted an inspection of the infectious diseases hospital at the Osh City Clinical Hospital. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. The main goal of this visit was to study the conditions of medical care for patients suffering from acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, as well as to assess the occupancy of the hospital beds due to the
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has called on drivers to strictly adhere to traffic rules. The agency emphasized that driving under the influence of alcohol poses a serious threat to people's lives and often leads to severe traffic accidents with fatal consequences.
In Karakol, in connection with the upcoming New Year holidays, an agricultural fair is taking place. The event is organized in the main square named after Chyngyz Aitmatov. Here, local producers and farmers offer residents a wide range of products necessary for the festive table: from meat and dairy products to fresh vegetables and fruits, honey, and other agricultural products.
One of the central moments of the past year was the signing of an intergovernmental agreement regarding the construction of a new KRSU campus — the first of its kind outside the Russian Federation. This project is seen as a strategic step towards deepening educational cooperation between countries and aims to establish new standards for university infrastructure in the region. In addition, an important milestone was the opening of the KRSU School after a major renovation. Currently, it
In the 11 months of 2025, the State Tax Service (STS) provided services to more than 1.1 million taxpayers, according to information provided by the agency's press service. Of the total number of inquiries, 529.8 thousand taxpayers received assistance in online format, while 631.7 thousand visited STS offices.
The winter accounting activities for wild animals in the Batken region have been completed, resulting in the identification of the number of species listed in the Red Book. According to information from the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, the accounting was conducted not only within the Surmatash and Sarkent nature reserves but also in the surrounding areas where rare and protected animal species reside.
As the New Year holidays approach, there is an active spread of fraudulent links in messengers and social networks, disguised as congratulations, calls to participate in giveaways, and gifts. This information comes from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is reported that scammers send messages promising monetary rewards, bonuses, or gifts from government organizations, banks, or popular personalities. When clicking on such links, citizens are asked to provide personal
In the course of 2025, according to the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, law enforcement agencies of the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek initiated 32 criminal cases related to drug offenses. This accounts for 0.75% of the total number of registered crimes. This figure indicates a decrease compared to last year, when it reached 2.78%. Of the total number of cases initiated under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "Illegal production of narcotic
Photo 24.kg. The group «Kumuz Samurai» In Kyrgyzstan, a group of Japanese individuals who came for study and work formed a unique collective called «Kumuz Samurai». In their free time, the team members actively study the Kyrgyz language and the national musical instrument — the kumuz. On the eve of the New Year celebration, they organized a musical competition known as kүү-taymash, with the professional ensemble «Ibarat».
As the New Year holidays approach, the employees of the Patrol Police Department have begun working in an enhanced mode at the markets of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. According to the Patrol Police Department, key actions are aimed at maintaining public order, preventing offenses, and creating safe conditions for residents in areas with high concentrations of people. Patrolling, conducting preventive talks with the population, and responding promptly to possible incidents are the main
As part of his trip to the Jalal-Abad and Osh regions, Aibek Matkerimov visited the infectious diseases hospital of the Osh City Clinical Hospital. The main purpose of the visit was to assess the organization of medical care for patients with acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, as well as to check the occupancy rate of the hospital beds against the backdrop of rising morbidity during the season.
In the At-Bashinsky district, a traditional New Year's morning party was held, organized by the district administration, at the Seyitkazy Andabekov Culture House. Present at the celebration were the deputy representative of the president in the Naryn region, A. Imanalieva, and the district leadership. They warmly congratulated the children on the upcoming New Year, wished them health and success in their studies, and also presented them with New Year's gifts.
An appeal to the Call Center Kaktus.media was received from the residents of "Ak-Tilek-2," who are dissatisfied with the condition of the roads. “We are literally drowning in mud. We don’t know where to turn to solve this problem. Although we are in Bishkek, the area resembles a village. There is no asphalt, and it is impossible to move around due to the pervasive mud and slush. After the water supply was laid, the contractor left the streets in terrible condition. There was no
Over the course of three days, the mayor of Osh, Jengishbek Toktorbaev, fulfilled the request of an elder who lives in the social institution "Boorukerdik" and gifted him a service vehicle. According to the mayor's office, the elderly resident of the institution appealed to the mayor with a request for a vehicle, emphasizing its importance for emergency assistance, including transporting elderly citizens to medical facilities.
The republican competition "Cleanest City" and "Cleanest Rural District" has concluded, organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. As a result of this competition, the Ak-Moyun Rural District from the At-Bashinsky region was recognized as the "Cleanest Rural District," receiving the main prize.
On the ololo platform, Erkindik, the final pitching took place on December 26, marking the concluding stage for participants of the first cohort of the Bishkek Documentary Lab. This project serves as a professional platform supporting young documentarians, aimed at developing their projects, providing mentorship, and fostering international collaboration. Directors presented their works to producers and industry experts after undergoing a complete preparation cycle, from the idea stage to the
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with the staff of the Diplomatic Academy to introduce the new rector, Ruslan Rakhimov. During the meeting, it was noted that Ruslan Rakhimov has significant experience in scientific activity and education. Previously, he taught and held administrative positions at the American University of Central Asia, worked at the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, and collaborated with foreign scientific
Begimai Kankeldieva, the heroine of our "Our People Abroad" section, has been living in Sweden for five years with her husband and children. She was born in 1991 in the Jalal-Abad region.
The Mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, delighted children by fulfilling their New Year's dreams and wishes. According to information from the mayor's office, seven little residents of the city wrote letters with requests and dreams for the New Year holidays. In response, the mayor invited them to a meeting, where, in a festive atmosphere, he presented each child with a gift — a tablet and sweets.
In anticipation of the upcoming New Year, the Victory Volunteers from School No. 26 organized a celebration for the labor veterans of the USSR and the employees of the Special Design Bureau of the Institute of Space Research of the USSR Academy of Sciences (OKB IKI AN USSR). This event is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Cosmonautics Day and honors those who made significant contributions to the development of science and the space industry in the country. The students expressed their
The Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, named after A. Maldybaev, has announced its repertoire for January 2026. Classical music lovers, as well as opera and ballet enthusiasts, can look forward to new premieres, significant productions, and iconic performances from the theater's "golden fund."
The city of Orlovka took 3rd place in the republican competition "Cleanest City". The award ceremony took place on December 29, 2025, and was organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, where the winners of the competitions "Cleanest City" and "Cleanest Aiyl Aimak" were announced.