According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, Aylin Azizbekovna Sydykova, born in 2009, has been reported missing. According to the police, on December 19, 2025, at around 5:00 PM, she left her home on Moskovskaya Street in Bishkek and has not returned since. She is not answering phone calls.
As part of the humanitarian initiative by the Kyrgyz-Chinese Association, assistance was provided to low-income families in Osh. This was reported by local authorities. According to sources from the mayor's office, families received essential food and household items.
With the New Year approaching in just two weeks, Kyrgyz people are actively preparing for the holiday. Some are already making lists of snacks and dishes, while others have started ordering gifts. At the same time, there are those who have chosen to forgo the traditional feast in favor of a trip abroad, and some have decided not to celebrate the holiday at all. The editorial team of 24.kg conducted a survey among readers to find out how much they are willing to spend to welcome the year 2026.
In Bishkek, an expanded tuberculosis screening project has been launched. This was reported by Abullaat Kadyrov, the director of the National Phthisiatry Center, in an interview for 24.kg. Starting from May 2025, as part of the initiative "Cure Tuberculosis," free examinations for symptoms of the disease will be conducted in five family medicine centers located in the Sverdlovsk and Lenin districts (CMP No. 1, 4, 5, 10, 11).
In the city of Sulukta, Batken region, on December 19, former chairman of the veterans' council of the Batken region, Mamat Abdurakhmanovich Tashtankulov, passed away at the age of 80. Mamat Tashtankulov was born on April 15, 1945, in the city of Sulukta.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Judicial Department, subordinate to the Supreme Court, has announced a tender for the procurement of equipment aimed at improving and modernizing local courts. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, a sum of 7 million 222.9 thousand soms has been allocated for these purposes.
On December 27 at 18:30, a New Year’s show will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, featuring the Estrada-Symphonic Orchestra under the direction of the honored cultural figure Nura Omurbaev. According to the organizers, "the magic will find its way to Bishkek, overcoming all possible universes! On this day, the stage of the Great Hall of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic will become a portal connecting heroes who, it seems, would never meet: Harry, Hermione, and Ron will temporarily
This year, the Kainy municipality has added seven units of special equipment to its fleet. This information was provided by Mayor Rysbek Sheishenov. Kainy, located in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, is its administrative center.
A unique medal has been created in the Russian Federation in memory of the outstanding Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov, as reported by "Rossiskaya Gazeta". The medal was produced at the Dubrovin foundry under the guidance of Ivan Dubrovin. The item is made of pure silver of 999 purity. The obverse of the medal features a profile of Chinghiz Aitmatov, as well as the title of his famous novel "And the Day Lasts More Than a Century". Photo by "Rossiskaya Gazeta". A
According to a recent report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), nearly 5 billion passengers utilized air travel in the current year of 2025. Forecasts for the next year look even more optimistic: it is expected that in 2026, the number of air passengers will increase to 5.2 billion. The growth of global passenger traffic next year is estimated by experts to be 4.4 percent, which will lead to exceeding the mark of 5.2 billion passengers.
So far, firewood has been distributed to 236 low-income families, each receiving 1.5 cubic meters. A total of 354 cubic meters of firewood has been allocated. The work of distributing firewood is ongoing.
In the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region, a food fair was held. As reported to Turmush by Aijatmala Kadyrkulova, the acting head of the district agricultural development department, 1 liter of clarified butter was offered at a price of 1,000 soms. Every Friday, this fair is organized in the Dörbölzhün square in Bayetov, with the aim of providing the population with affordable food products produced by local farmers and entrepreneurs, without intermediaries.
It is known that the victim sustained knife wounds to the head and face
In Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a competition called "Exemplary Family" took place. This was reported by the press service of the Shopokov city administration, informing the correspondent of Turmush. This initiative was implemented in accordance with the directives of the President of Kyrgyzstan, aimed at developing civic responsibility, strengthening family and community values, as well as promoting cohesion and unity in society.
The National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan (OAO NESC) has initiated a tender for the purchase of fuel and lubricants, as reported by the state procurement portal. The total amount planned for procurement is 370.2 million soms. The procedure is being conducted in a standard format and includes the supply of fuel through gas stations located across the country. The tender is divided into four lots, with the majority of the funding, namely 193.4 million soms, allocated for AI-92 gasoline. This is
The official introduction of the new rector to the university staff took place on the same day, December 18, 2025. At the event, the acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Aibek Chotonov announced the text of the decree signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev under number 735. University staff warmly congratulated Mirlan Chynybaev on his reappointment and expressed hope for his successful work
Delays and cancellations of flights at Manas International Airport continue due to poor weather conditions. The airport's press service reported that the current visibility is about 600 meters, while a minimum of 800 meters is required for the safe arrival and departure of aircraft. However, according to the airport, the fog is beginning to dissipate, and with the improvement of weather conditions, airport operations may resume within the next hour.
Tourists found the remains of a predator resembling the skeleton of a small dinosaur in the mountains of the Chui region. “We discovered the skeleton in a dry riverbed near the Chon-Mazar gorge. Mostly, it was just parts — the spine and skull. The jaws were lined with sharp teeth and resembled those of a ‘Tyrannosaurus,’ only in a smaller size. We became curious about who this could be?” — shared the impressions of the tourists.
The airline from Uzbekistan, Qanot Sharq, has become the first operator in Central Asia and the CIS to take into operation ultra-long-range Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
The Acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanibek Dosmambetov, visited the interregional combined clinical hospital (OMOKB) in Osh. He familiarized himself with the state of medical equipment and the operation of the inpatient department. The hospital director, Atabek Jumaliev, informed him about the major repairs and initiatives aimed at improving the conditions for providing medical services to the residents of the region.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), since 2020, the agency's budget has increased more than sixfold. During this period, the economic organizations of the MES managed to achieve a profit of 240.8 million soms, while five years ago they operated at a loss of 3.9 million soms.
A young man pointed out to law enforcement the location of the drugs According to the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, information was received by the Drug Control Service about the sale of synthetic drugs in the Pervomaisky District.
Frame from the sci-fi series "Copenhagen Test" From December 22 to 28, viewers can expect a plethora of new and interesting series, including both premieres and continuations of beloved shows. Among this list stands out the sci-fi thriller "Copenhagen Test," which tells the story of a spy with a hacked mind, and the Korean action film "Made in Korea," which immerses viewers in the criminal intrigues of the 1970s. The mystical fantasy "Sanctuary: The
At the press conference, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Welfare and Migration Bakyt Darmankul uulu reported that Kyrgyz diasporas operate in 20 countries around the world, totaling 145 such associations. He also noted the presence of public representations, among which there are 14 representatives operating in Russia.
The Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan has developed a draft law that proposes a ban on the registration of users under the age of 16 on various online platforms. This information was reported by the resource Tengrinews.kz. According to officials' statements, the restrictions will only apply to social networks.
The Capital Construction Management of water supply and wastewater facilities has launched a tender for the construction of a water supply system for the village of Bosteri, located in the city of Cholpon-Ata in the Issyk-Kul region. According to the information posted on the state procurement portal, the tender will be conducted using an unrestricted procurement method. The expected cost of the work is 219 million 20 thousand 20 soms. Applications can be submitted until 09:00 on January 2,
A congratulatory message from the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, Adylbek Kasymaliev, was addressed to the national security service personnel of Kyrgyzstan and veterans, timed to coincide with their professional holiday. In his speech, he emphasized the significant achievements of the agency in recent times. Successes in the Fight Against Corruption and Crime Kasymaliev noted that the results of the special services' work are becoming noticeable to society. The
Today, Kyrgyzstan faces the challenge of achieving technological progress in various fields. However, to realize these ambitious goals, it is necessary to create an effective system for the protection and support of intellectual property, as well as to provide financial backing. Unfortunately, registered patents in our country often lack real value and only satisfy the vanity of inventors, bringing no benefit to either them or society.
As the New Year 2026 approaches, many are contemplating how to transform their homes and Christmas trees. In the past, glass ornaments, which were quite fragile, were used to decorate New Year trees. Nowadays, the variety of Christmas decorations is astonishing in terms of color, shape, and texture. Initial Decorations In the early days of the tradition of decorating Christmas trees, everything that was at hand was used: from bows made of expensive fabrics to candies and fruits. The practice
The "Manas" airport has temporarily suspended the acceptance of flights due to heavy fog. This information was confirmed by the information service of the air harbor, as reported on the portal 24. kg. The fog began to form last night, resulting in some flights being either postponed or redirected to other airports.
Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, visited schools in the Kochkor district and Balakchy, where he held a meeting with educators. According to the government's press service, this working trip was organized with the aim of implementing new state educational standards, providing educational institutions with laptops, and increasing access to digital educational platforms of the Ministry of Education as part of the "Altyn Kazyq" program.
In Kyrgyzstan, a discussion has been initiated regarding a draft law that proposes amendments to the Law on Civil Status Acts. According to the draft law, Article 31 will be supplemented with a provision allowing for the recognition of changes to surnames, first names, and patronymics made outside the country, provided there are corresponding official documents from the competent authorities of foreign states.
In the past two years, more than 43 tons of garbage have been removed from the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Since 2023, about 400 kilometers of fishing nets have also been removed from the lake, highlighting the scale of the work being carried out.
Bad weather in Saudi Arabia surprised residents and tourists when snow fell in several regions of the kingdom. This was reported by Al Arabia. Snow covered the Tabuk region, where the air temperature dropped to -4 degrees.
On the official airport website, you can see up-to-date information about flight delays and cancellations, which is confirmed by the passengers themselves whose departures have been changed or canceled. The online board reflects the current situation. It was previously reported that scheduling issues began on the evening of December 19, when visibility at the airport dropped to 500 meters due to heavy fog, creating serious difficulties for aircraft landings.
The press service of the ministry reports At the III People's Kurultai, which took place on December 20-21, 2024, delegates addressed the Ministry of Energy with 59 various issues, according to the press service's information.
A solemn ceremony for lighting the main New Year tree took place in the central square of Tokmok, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was attended by the speaker of the city council, Maksat Tynaybekov, the first deputy mayor of Tokmok, Azamat Namazaliev, the director of the veterans' council, Medet Turkmenov, as well as residents and guests of the city.
On December 20, 1950, when Bishkek was still called Frunze, a record low temperature of −23.7 degrees was recorded. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." Conversely, this same day was the warmest in 1981, when the temperature rose to +16.8 degrees.
Over the past five years, 75 kilometers of dams and 7 bridges have been constructed in Kyrgyzstan. This information is provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). These data cover the period from 2020 to 2025.
Bishkek December 20, Saturday At night, the temperature will be -3...-5 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
In 2025, experts named Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC 2 as the most profitable video games. This data was published in a report by the analytical company Newzoo, which is based on information collected from January to November. According to forecasts, the global video game market is expected to show significant growth this year, reaching revenues of $197 billion, which is 7.5% more than last year.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the initiation of actions following the appeal of citizen A.A., who expressed concerns about possible violence against her children by her ex-husband M.M. The agency confirmed the information regarding the situation. It is worth noting that in November 2025, M.M. invited the children to Russia under the pretext of arranging social benefits. The children, traveling with a relative, are citizens of the Russian
According to the information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the demolition of illegal structures continues in water protection zones and in areas that threaten the life and health of citizens. Since the beginning of 2020 and until 2025, 1782 such objects have been identified, of which 643 have already been demolished.
During a meeting organized by the Patrol Police Service, former mufti Maksat Azhy Toktomushev discussed current issues related to traffic rule compliance. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Service. During the discussion, specialists raised important topics concerning the responsibilities of both drivers and pedestrians. The conversation also touched on road behavior culture and the value of human life.
According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region, the restriction on the passage of heavy trucks on the Bishkek - Osh highway has been lifted, but this has led to the formation of a traffic jam at the Too-Ashuu pass. Let us remind you that on December 19 at 12:30, due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and fog, a restriction for freight transport was introduced, which caused the accumulation of vehicles at the
Focus — on physics, engineering, computer science, and medicine On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, Nazarbayev University has announced the allocation of 200 full grants for PhD programs, nearly doubling the number of grants offered in previous years. These funds are provided by both the university and the NU Impact Foundation.
As part of the initiative to support needy citizens, the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" organized the distribution of firewood based on a list provided by the Department of Social Development. The relevant information was received from the city hall.
After the recent shooting on the beach in Sydney, Australian authorities announced a new gun buyback program, as reported by BBC News. This initiative aims to acquire excess, recently banned, and illegal firearms. It is expected that a large number of weapons will be collected and destroyed, which the government estimates could amount to hundreds of thousands.