Specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion emphasize that there is no safe dose of alcohol. According to them, "Every sip of alcohol causes immense stress in the body and leads to destructive consequences. All organs and systems suffer from the effects of alcohol."
For the New Year, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic presented an original Christmas tree made of bricks, installing it at one of its facilities. This unusual structure, two meters tall, was assembled from 800 bricks. Photo by the Ministry of Construction According to ministry representatives, this Christmas tree embodies the profession of builders, symbolizing strength, team spirit, and creativity, even in a harsh production
In anticipation of the New Year, the Bishkek Health Promotion Center reminds residents of the importance of following safe eating practices to avoid health issues during the holidays. Experts emphasize that during New Year celebrations, it is essential to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food safety. Dishes left at room temperature become an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive.
At a meeting organized at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, Gulmira Abdyrazakova, head of the "Together Against Cancer" Foundation, discussed key issues and achievements of the oncology service in Kyrgyzstan. She also shared information about the necessary funds for purchasing medications to meet the needs of all cancer patients. Abdyrazakova emphasized that thanks to funding from "Kumtor," the situation with the center's equipment has improved.
A solemn event took place in the Moscow district, where the success of the district electrical section of the Chui Electric Networks Enterprise was celebrated for taking first place in the republican review-competition. As a result of this achievement, the institution received a monetary prize of 35,000 soms. The chief engineer of the district electric networks, Eldiyar Temirbekov, reported that a republican review-competition was organized in 2025, in which representatives from seven regions
At a meeting held in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev emphasized that starting from the beginning of 2026, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) will focus on combating corruption. Inspections will involve all public officials, from the heads of local administrations to ministers. Tashiev noted that anyone found guilty of stealing state property will face punishment. He added that the requirements for work will be significantly tightened. "As the president
On December 29, in Osh, at the square where the main New Year tree is installed, a ceremony was held to present gifts to children who wrote letters to Santa Claus. According to the press service of the presidential representative office in the Osh region, 13 children from various districts of the region participated in the event. The gifts were presented on behalf of the president and the head of the region.
A New Year celebration was held in Manas, gathering 150 children, organized with the support of the office of the authorized representative of the government in the Jalal-Abad region. The festive event began at the New Year tree, where children were awaited with fun games, songs, dances, and many entertainments.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan applying for the replacement of driver's licenses have the opportunity to undergo free and voluntary testing for hepatitis B and C, as well as for HIV infection during the process of obtaining medical certificate 083. This information was presented by the Ministry of Health, citing the words of Aibek Bekbolotov, a specialist at the Republican Center for the Control of Hematogenous Viral Hepatitis and HIV. According to Bekbolotov, vaccination against hepatitis B is
The Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Service, part of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, has announced the acquisition of modern equipment for artificial insemination of cattle. The press service of the agency reports that these investments are aimed at increasing productivity in animal husbandry and improving financial conditions for farmers.
In anticipation of the New Year holidays, starting from December 29, the employees of the internal affairs bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic began to perform their duties in an enhanced mode. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, more than 12,000 police officers will be involved to ensure the safety of citizens and maintain order on New Year's Eve.
On the air of "Birinchi Radio," Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva commented on the criticism related to paid meals in kindergartens. She noted that while many parents hope for funding for meals from the state budget, according to the Budget Code, these expenses should be covered by the parents themselves. Kendirbaeva emphasized that the state is responsible for the development and socialization of children, but providing for their meals is a sacred duty of every parent. She
In anticipation of the holidays, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev handed over service vehicles to the Municipal Inspection and district administrations, as reported by the press service of the capital's mayoralty. During the handover of the vehicles, the mayor emphasized the importance of the inspection's work, especially in the field of environmental protection, and thanked the staff for their achievements.
According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, starting today and until January 8, 2026, the police are enhancing measures to ensure public safety in places with large gatherings of people in Bishkek.
As reported by 24.kg, the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in Kyrgyzstan continues to decrease. This information was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to specialists, from December 22 to 28, there were 15,043 registered cases of ARVI and influenza across the country.
Employees of the Kochkor District Department of Internal Affairs will operate in an enhanced mode during the New Year holidays. On December 29, 2025, a garrison drill inspection took place in the main square of the village of Kochkor, attended by leaders of the district administration, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and heads of public safety services and the Kochkor ROVD — Police Lieutenant Colonel M. Kurbanbaev and Police Colonel I. Bazarkulov.
At the State Puppet Theater named after Musa Jangaziev, a New Year's tree event was held for children with disabilities from Bishkek and the Chui region, as well as for those in difficult life situations. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, the event was attended by the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, who congratulated the participants and theater staff.
The garrison assembly of civil protection and law enforcement departments took place in the Jayil district. Since December 29, emergency services and law enforcement agencies in the Jayil district have switched to an enhanced mode of operation to ensure safety and quick response to possible emergencies.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, plans are underway to relocate the livestock market to another area. Modern multifunctional facilities are planned to be built at the current market site. This was announced by Mayor Altynbek Ergeshov during his communication with local traders. The livestock market in this city is one of the largest in northern Kyrgyzstan and plays an important role in livestock trade in the Chui district, where various types of animals can be purchased, including cows,
With the approach of the New Year holidays, the internal affairs bodies of Kyrgyzstan have intensified their actions, switching to an enhanced work mode, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. On the night of January 1, more than 12,000 police officers will be deployed across the country to ensure the safety of citizens and maintain public order.
On February 18, a presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," which features the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the last five centuries. The author of the book is Nurbek Talantbekov, who holds the position of theater director and is himself a manaschy. In the book, the manaschy are presented in chronological order, and the poems that complement their stories were written by manaschy Rysbay Isakov. Nurbek Talantbekov
In Batken, a New Year's celebration for children was held, organized by the presidential representative in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov. According to information from the local administration, 110 children from different parts of the region were invited to the event. These included both high-achieving students and children from large and low-income families, as well as orphans and children who lost their parents as a result of border conflicts. In his address to the young
Today, a nationwide event titled "Observance of Traffic Rules - A Guarantee of Human Life!" took place in the Kyrgyz Republic. The main event was held at Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, where employees of the Patrol Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic were present. During the event, inspectors did not issue fines but stopped drivers for preventive conversations. They reminded drivers of the importance of adhering to traffic rules, the necessity of
In recent years, there has been a clear trend in Kyrgyzstan towards conducting New Year’s shopping in an online format. According to a consumer behavior study conducted by Ozon in November 2025, 20% of the country's population prefers to shop online. The survey covered over 600 participants across the republic. The results show that about 27% of Kyrgyz citizens start preparing for the holiday only a week before the New Year, while 24% do so just a few days in advance.
A preventive event organized by the local police took place in Osh. This was reported by the patrol service of the police at the Department of Internal Affairs of the city of Osh.
As part of the public-private partnership, Kyrgyzstan achieved unprecedented results in 2025 by signing a number of key agreements in areas such as transportation, social services, education, ecology, and agriculture. This was reported by Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Promotion Agency, at a year-end press conference. According to him, thanks to the implemented projects in the PPP sector, Kyrgyzstan improved its position in the international ranking, moving from 68th to
In order to protect conscientious entrepreneurs and create safe conditions for investors, starting from January 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies of Kyrgyzstan will cease conducting unfounded inspections. This was announced by Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Promotion Agency, at a press conference. According to him, the state is implementing a new model that offers clear and guaranteed rights for investors, as well as protection of investment guarantees and expanded
According to information announced on "Birinchi Radio," the Ministry of Education plans to revise its approach to the competitive selection for school director positions. Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva noted that the previous scheme was excessively costly. Previously, a competition was held each time a director's position became vacant, creating an endless cycle. "Competitions were conducted in a pilot format, and each required significant time and financial resources. Therefore, a
According to the latest report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), humanity is on the path to an "ecological tipping point." However, experts assert that with decisive measures, it is possible to change the situation by transforming key systems, including the economy and food. In the document "Global Environmental Outlook, Seventh Edition: The Future We Choose," it is emphasized that the deterioration of the environment already poses a threat to human
At a meeting dedicated to road construction in the Issyk-Kul region, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, expressed dissatisfaction with the company "Kyrgyz Zhol Kurolysh," which has been working on the project for five years. Tashiev inquired about the percentage of the Balykchy - Barskoon road that has already been completed. A company employee responded that the remaining work would be finished by August 31.
Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Education, spoke about the intense transition to the 12-year education system, drawing parallels with family disputes during home renovations. In his speech at the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the initiative to switch to a new learning model came personally from him. He mentioned how several years ago, while in Europe with his family, he encountered the fact that his son's diploma was not recognized, as many
A new geoportal has been launched in the CIS countries, providing free access to various data. This became known from the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth. The geoportal is an information resource that will be regularly updated with new data.
The municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill" has announced the start of the procurement procedure for the purchase of a mobile crushing machine. This announcement was posted on the official state procurement portal. According to the information provided, the procurement process will be conducted in the usual format, using the "Unlimited" method. The planned amount for the purchase is 27,870,333.33 soms.
In 2025, 34,560 school "Tulpar" cards were issued in Bishkek, as well as 20,600 discounted cards for pensioners and people with disabilities, and 90,500 standard cards. This was reported at a press conference by Bekzhan Akmatbekov, the director of operational activities for the project. According to him, 1,445 validators have been installed in public transport.
On December 29, the long-awaited premiere of the play "Dürpaasha" will take place at the Drama Theater named after Brapa, located in the Jalal-Abad region. This project was created by the talented playwright M. Kuryazov and directed by Azimbek Jumaan. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the main roles in the play will be performed by Anara Kultaeva as Dürpaasha, Bakyt Jumaliev as the King, and Bektursun Ashirmatov as Alisher. In addition,
Recently, an event dedicated to the 124th anniversary of Jussup Abdrakhmanov, an outstanding statesman, took place at the Alley of Founders of Kyrgyz Statehood. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan. Among the participants were State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as representatives of historical science, state and public organizations, and students from higher educational institutions.
AKIpress summarizes the results of 2025 in the field of culture in Kyrgyzstan together with the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev. During the conversation, we discussed key achievements and projects implemented in the cultural sphere in 2025. Among them are major renovations of theaters, the launch of new musicals, and a significant increase in funding. The minister also shared information about cultural diplomacy, the holding of Culture Days in other
In Bishkek, at the Alley of Founders of Kyrgyz Statehood, a commemorative event was held dedicated to the 124th anniversary of the statesman Jusup Abdrakhmanov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Attending the ceremony were State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as historians, government representatives, and students.
The update of the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic has become an important step in changing the system of labor relations in the country. With this event, the plenum of the Supreme Court presented a new resolution aimed at simplifying and ensuring the fair application of the updated norms of legislation. Supreme Court Judge Dilbar Kulmatova spoke about the differences between the old and new approaches, the rights of workers, and the importance of knowing labor legislation for career
In the run-up to the New Year, 80 children in the rural district of Bagysh, located in the Suzak region of the Jalal-Abad province, received New Year gifts. This information was announced by Nursultan Tügöybekov, the head of the village council.
At a press conference held today, Bekzhan Akmatbekov, the director of operations for the "Tulpar" project, announced that the process of integrating cashless payments in public transport in Bishkek with partners from Tashkent is nearing completion. The project is in its final implementation stage. According to Akmatbekov, the full completion of the integration is scheduled for 2026.
A new video dedicated to the holidays was created by the leadership of the State Revenue Committee in collaboration with the State Enterprise "Salyk Service" and singer Elera Kabyldzhan kyzy. In this video, the team of the State Revenue Committee expressed gratitude to all taxpayers by performing a song that symbolizes respect and appreciation for their honest work, responsibility, and contribution to the development of society. Thus, the tax service aims to share warmth and
The KGST stablecoin, which is pegged to the Kyrgyz som, continues its trading on the Binance platform, demonstrating no significant deviations from the established exchange rate. This conclusion is based on the analysis of trading data collected at the end of December. The KGST quotes remain within a stable range, coinciding with the exchange rate of the national currency, which confirms the stable peg of the stablecoin. The daily trading volume for the KGST/USDT pair remains at a level
On December 29, 2025, under the leadership of the Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykarim Syrgabaev, another meeting of the apparatus took place. During the meeting, important issues related to the industry were discussed. In particular, in connection with the implementation of the project for the construction of the Balikchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol road, reprimands were issued to the First Deputy Minister of Transport S.T.O., the Director of the Road Management Department A.K.K., as
We present to you the repertoire of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev for January. January 3 at 11:00 AM — musical performance for children based on K.I. Chukovsky's work "Aibolit and Barmaley";
According to the minister, the Kyrgyz authorities emphasize the conscience of those citizens who receive education abroad at the expense of the budget. This statement was made on "Birinchi Radio" by Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. She highlighted that the state is actively developing various programs to improve the quality of personnel, prepare a new generation of specialists, and support talented citizens. One such initiative is the presidential scholarship "El umutu," the amount of
The opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the outstanding film director, People's Artist of the USSR, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, Tolomush Okeyev, will take place on December 30 at 12:00. The venue is the intersection of Chuy Avenue and K. Akiev Street. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office In anticipation of the New Year holidays, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, handed over official vehicles to the municipal inspection and district administrations. This was reported by the city's press service. During the handover of the vehicles, the mayor emphasized the significance of the work of the inspection staff, especially in the area of environmental protection. He thanked them for their achieved results and