On December 24, the main New Year tree was lit in Kara-Balta. According to reports, the event took place in the square of the Lenin Cultural House, where many residents gathered to enjoy the concert and fireworks.
As part of a seminar for Russian-speaking media dedicated to "Mobile Journalism: Editorial Processes, New Language, Platforms, and Formats," a correspondent from VB.KG met with journalists from TASS to discuss their work in foreign bureaus, the specifics of daily editorial practice and language training, as well as the nuances of covering international events in a changing world.
The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB KR) has received a collective appeal from participants in the shared construction of a multi-story residential building in the third microdistrict of Bishkek. The investors, representing the company OsOO "Alliance Kurulush Plus," demand that measures be taken against the owner of "MBE Group," M.B.E., and his associates, who are obstructing the completion of construction and unlawfully appropriated commercial property
In the rural municipality of Jany-Jer in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, hemp was cultivated during the Soviet Union. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the local rural municipality.
Today, December 25, the IV People's Kurultai will kick off at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. At the opening of the event, President Sadyr Japarov will address the participants with a speech. Also, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev will present a report on the government's activities over the past year. During the second day, December 26, the results of the kurultai will be summarized and key tasks for 2026 will be defined.
In Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, a solemn ceremony was held to unveil a monument dedicated to the victims of the AZAL plane crash. This was reported by RIA Novosti. Photo by Meduza. The monument in Grozny Recall that the tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2024, when an Embraer-190 aircraft, operating a flight from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, located in western Kazakhstan.
In the new installment of the "Unusual Names" series, we meet 63-year-old Taaryndyk Asanalieva, a resident of the village of Kerege-Tash, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. “My father held a position as a party official, and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he became a metalworker. In our family, there are 14 children. I was born the ninth girl, and to express hope for the birth of a son, my parents named me ‘Taaryndyk,’ which translates to ‘Offended.’ This
Kanibek Tumanbaev, who holds the position of the President's Chief of Staff, published a response to criticism regarding the construction of multi-story buildings by GIK, which some refer to as "human warehouses." In his post, he noted that all necessary standards and norms are being followed in the construction. "Each building necessarily includes parking spaces. Considering that the population will increase while land does not expand, it is important to save space. If we
In this edition of the "Our People Abroad" column, we present 23-year-old Meerim Rapatova, who has settled in the capital of South Korea — Seoul. Meerim was born in the village of Kyrk-Kazyk, located in the Talas region. In her teenage years, she moved to Bishkek with her parents, where she successfully graduated from high school. In 2016, she enrolled in the Fashion Design department at the Institute of Modern Technologies, which she completed in 2019. Later, in 2022, Meerim
On the eve of the New Year, volunteers and activists from the NGO "Eurasia" visited veterans of the Great Patriotic War to congratulate them on the holiday. These meetings became part of the patriotic initiative "When we are united - we are invincible." The event was organized by project leader Sofia Goviazina and the chairman of the Kyrgyz Society of Siege Survivors, Marat Asanbekovich Kutanov. Educators, cadets from the Moldovanovskaya stanitsa, students, and Timurites
In the social networks of Kyrgyzstan, a video titled "Insulted Her People" has become popular, triggering a wave of public discontent. In this video, blogger Nastya Tuman, a citizen of the Russian Federation, interviews a Kyrgyz woman who made inappropriate statements. According to law enforcement agencies, this incident has been registered in the information accounting journal (IAJ) of the Bishkek City Police Department, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated.
In Bishkek, the expansion of Logvinenko Street is planned. This information became known during public discussions of the city's new master plan. Yzyldyz Sharapatova, one of the local residents, reported that the expansion of the street could affect 50 houses located on Ashkhabad Alley, and this raises serious concerns among them.
As reported by the united press service of the courts of St. Petersburg, an administrative case has been initiated against Ekaterina Bivol based on Article 20.3.1 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses. She is accused of inciting hatred or animosity and humiliating human dignity in connection with a video that was posted online and contains negative statements about Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. The process was initiated on November 5, 2025, by an employee of the
Photo from the internet This year, on the eve of Christmas, the world celebrates the centenary of one of the most famous children's characters — Winnie the Pooh, as reported by BBC News. The first mention of the little bear occurred on December 24, 1925, when the London newspaper London Evening News published a story titled "The Wrong Bees."
In the "Couples" section, we will meet 87-year-old Ömür Kurmanbekov and 77-year-old Alymbubu Kurmanbekova, who live in the village of Keng-Aral, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. The couple is celebrating their 60th anniversary of married life, having tied the knot in 1964.
The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev expressed his opinion on the recently restored mosaic "Ayalzat," drawing parallels with the building "Aychurok" being constructed next to the Central Department Store (CDS). He did not overlook the negative aspects of the latter object, noting its shortcomings. Currently, the building being constructed next to the CDS is planned to be used as an underground shopping complex called Old Bishkek.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has denied the information that starting from 2026, Russian citizens will be required to have an international passport to enter the country. This was stated by the ministry in an official announcement. This information spread through Telegram and other messaging apps.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, Tukhash Kurmanakunovich Iskatov, a renowned labor veteran and former first deputy akim, passed away at the age of 75. According to local administration information, Iskatov died on December 24. He lived in the village of Ak-Chiy.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, activists and volunteers from the ANO "Eurasia" organized visits to veterans of the Great Patriotic War to congratulate them on the upcoming holiday. These meetings became part of a patriotic initiative called "When We Are United — We Are Unconquerable." Project leader Sofia Govyazina and the chairman of the Kyrgyz Society of Blockade Survivors, Marat Kutanov, were the initiators of this campaign. Educators, students, cadets from the
The Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Kanat Sagynbaev, held a meeting with delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, representing Kyrgyz diasporas from various countries, including Russia, the USA, Germany, Canada, Korea, Turkey, and several European nations. The press service of the Ministry of Labor reported that the participants were provided with information on the key areas of the ministry's work. In particular, the discussion focused on safe migration, support for
At this event, a platform will be created for open dialogue between representatives of government bodies and citizens, where important issues regarding the country's development and improving feedback from the population will be discussed. On December 24, a reception for the delegates of the Kurultai was held at the Toktogul Abdykadyrov National Drama Theater, attended by heads of ministries and state institutions. Delegates had a unique opportunity to ask questions to members of the
At the public discussion of the new general plan held on December 24, Irina Grishechkina, a representative of the group of developers from the St. Petersburg Research Institute, reported that the central area of Bishkek will feature mid-rise construction. The new plan includes height restrictions for buildings. One resident of the capital asked about the proposed number of floors for new buildings, considering previous statements from the authorities about the need for vertical growth in the
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that no fires were detected at the landfill in the village of Belovodsk, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region. Inspectors from the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, following the instructions of Minister Medera Mashiev, promptly went to the site to check for possible sources of ignition.
A meeting of delegates from the IV People's Kurultai with representatives of various ministries and departments took place at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater, as reported by the press service of the organizing committee. The Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his deputies welcomed the delegates who arrived from the regions. During the event, participants had the opportunity to ask questions and express their
On December 25, water supply will be temporarily suspended in the northern part of Bishkek. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, drinking water will not be supplied to residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities. This information was provided by the press service of the city's mayor's office. The limited area of the water supply shutdown includes the following streets:
Recently, during a discussion of the new master plan, one of the residents of Kudruka Street reported the concerns of local residents who noticed that the red line runs through their homes. According to her, many are worried that their property may be demolished and the land seized for road works.
The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the department has sent a request to law enforcement agencies regarding the demolition of historical and architectural objects. During the discussion, a deputy asked what damage had been inflicted on the state as a result of the destruction of numerous monuments, including fountains, mosaics, and memorials.
At the initiative of the employees of the Bishkek City Hall, the funds that were planned for a corporate event are now directed towards supporting children with disabilities. This was reported by the city municipality. As part of this initiative, Mayor Aybek Junushaliev visited Special School No. 30, where he presented the students with sports equipment that promotes the development of their physical skills.
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −4 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to +4.
Today, prosecutors from the Moscow district of the Chui region organized a meeting with business representatives, the district prosecutor's office reported to Turmush. According to the provided information, the event discussed issues related to preventing interference from government structures in the work of entrepreneurs.
The dangerous intersection in the administrative center of the Jumgal district of the Naryn region continues to worry schoolchildren and their parents. In the village of Chayek, schoolchildren cannot safely cross the road leading to two schools and one kindergarten. The reason is the parked and constantly passing cars, which force children to wait a long time for an opportunity to cross the roadway.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, scammers are sending messages with the text: "PRESIDENT SADYR JAPAROV 20,000 SOM ROSTMAS CASH GRANT FOR KYRGYZSTAN..." with an offer to follow the provided link. The department notes that neither the president nor government agencies distribute money through various platforms such as websites, WhatsApp, Telegram, or social networks. If anyone has already clicked on such a link or provided their
105 new buses have arrived in Bishkek, increasing the total number of transport units to 1,628. This was reported by Talant Kaparov, the director of the municipal enterprise responsible for public transport, in an interview on the Birinchi radio station. He also added that the new buses will start operating on city routes in 2026.
New surveillance cameras have been handed over to the Kyzyl-Kiy City Department of Internal Affairs, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to the agency's information, to ensure safety and maintain public order in Kyzyl-Kiy, the city administration, in collaboration with the city council, purchased 7 cameras, which are now at the disposal of the local police.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has presented a new methodological guide dedicated to the prevention of violence against children. This was reported on the air of Birinchi Radio by Mirlan Aitkuluev, head of the department for investigating crimes against foreigners, human trafficking, and crimes against minors of the Main Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Aitkuluev, the main factor in protecting
At the meeting on December 23, Bakhtiyar Aliyev spoke about the Social Fund's plans to implement a new pension assignment system. He noted that in 2025, pension expenditures increased from 52 billion soms to 110 billion soms, and in 2026, this amount is expected to reach 137 billion soms. The head of the agency highlighted four key areas of the Social Fund's work:
On December 16, information was received about an eagle found in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Talas region, which is unable to fly. Specialists from environmental protection services and the veterinary department promptly arrived at the scene to examine the bird. The examination revealed that the eagle has an injured left leg. The bird was transferred to the branch of the German environmental organization NABU in Kyrgyzstan for necessary medical assistance.
The press service of the Ministry of Education reports that thanks to the implementation of digital systems, about 70% of statistical data in the field of school education is now generated with their help. Deputy Minister Lira Samykbaeva shared this information. She noted that a significant portion of the reporting forms that were previously filled out manually has been converted to electronic format. This transformation has significantly reduced the volume of paper reporting and eased
As part of the "Open Day," Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the National Investment Agency under the President, met with students from the Faculty of Law at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin.
During the public discussion of the new general plan for Bishkek, which took place on December 24, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov announced plans to build new residential buildings on the site of the old barracks in the city center. A resident of the capital asked a question about the future of the neighborhood bounded by Bayetova, Razakova, Erkindik, and Frunze streets.
On the site of the landfill that had been polluting Bishkek for over fifty years, a new waste processing plant is now operational. The first phase of its operation was launched in early December of this year. Delegates from various regions who came to the Kurultai were able to familiarize themselves with the operation of this plant, which occupies almost 12 hectares. The director of the solid waste processing plant, Zhyn Hy, reported that depending on the volume of incoming waste, the plant
The Bishkek City Hall commented on the statements made by Irina Grishechkina, the developer of the general plan, regarding the construction situation in the capital, mentioning the "bacchanalia" in the investment sphere during the discussion. During the public hearings, Grishechkina noted that it would be advisable to limit the height of buildings in Bishkek to 12 stories, except for those areas where the state program provides for the construction of high-rise buildings in the
The road to the GKNB building in the city of Osh has been paved, but the remaining section of 1 km towards the village of Birleshken has still not been repaired. Local residents express concern that due to the unsatisfactory condition of the road, not only schoolchildren suffer, but also citizens without cars.
As part of the IV People's Kurultai, which is taking place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Academic Drama Theater, delegates are seeking medical assistance. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, over 140 representatives from various regions of the country have raised questions related to the functioning of the healthcare system. Explanations have been provided for each inquiry, and all of them have been registered for further monitoring by the responsible
This year, Kyrgyzstan has achieved significant success in the production of educational and methodological materials. The press service of the Ministry of Education reported record printing volumes. According to the information from the ministry, 856 million 548.7 thousand soms will be allocated from the state budget for the printing of textbooks by 2025.
At a recent working meeting, Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, discussed with representatives of the private pharmaceutical sector the current issues related to providing medical institutions with necessary medicines from the list of essential and vital medicines (EVM). According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, the main task for the near future is to eliminate the shortage of the most popular medications, which some patients are forced to purchase abroad.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Labor, Social, and Health Issues on December 23, Deputy Nurchamal Torobekova proposed the idea of providing benefits to all children under three years old. She noted that since children only start attending kindergartens at the age of three, mothers on maternity leave should have financial support to cover necessary expenses. Jibek Duyisheva, Deputy Minister of Finance, reported that starting from January 1, 2026, it is planned to provide
This prestigious award was presented for the significant contribution to the development of the country's sports infrastructure, as well as for systematic work in preparing young athletes and creating modern training conditions.