When it comes to gifts, many city dwellers recall the emotions they experienced. Family dinners, unexpected meetings, and travels hold an important place in their memories. One survey participant shared that an unforgettable gift for her was a ticket to Phu Quoc. “It was an incredible time, so many memories remain,” she said.
On the night of January 1, the Earth may encounter a cloud of plasma ejected by solar flares that occurred on the Sun. This was reported by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research and the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as stated by Interfax. Among the flares that occurred on the Sun, two were classified as strong category M: the first with a level of M4.2 was recorded at 1:39 Moscow time, and the second at 3:02 with a level
As a result of a special inspection conducted in accordance with paragraph 29 of the Regulation "On the Procedure for Conducting a Competition for Admission to Service in the Prosecutor's Office and Forming a Personnel Reserve," approved by the order of the Attorney General No. 63-B dated October 16, 2024, the competition commission decided to exclude four candidates and their close relatives from the list of participants in the competition. This decision was made on December 25,
In Bishkek, the schedule for public transport will change on New Year's Eve, the press service of the city hall informs. From December 31 to January 1, buses will operate until 2-3 AM. For the convenience of residents and guests of the capital, over 300 buses will be deployed on the main routes.
In 2023, the amount of social assistance under the social contract was increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, 13,331 such contracts were signed across the country in 2025. The Ministry noted that increasing the amount to 150,000 soms contributed to more active participation of families in the program, improving their financial situation and enhancing competitiveness in various
According to information from the border service, the temporary suspension of the crossing will be related to the need for technical measures. The crossing point "Chon-Kapka - Road" is located in the Talas region on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Citizens are advised to plan their routes in advance and, if necessary, use other crossing points to cross the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, children from the Nur-Bulak orphanage in the city of Chayek, as well as from the Irada and Telegey orphanages in Karakol, visited the Eurasia Park. A special entertainment program was prepared for them, in which representatives of the youth charity organization SOS actively participated. During the visit, the children enjoyed a variety of activities: they rode on attractions and on the ice rink, met Father Frost, and participated in an interactive show.
Today in the Ton district, a New Year celebration called "Balaty Mayramy" took place with the participation of B. Osmonov, the head of the district state administration, reports Turmush correspondent. 210 children from various rural areas of the district attended the event. Among the participants were honor students, children from disadvantaged families, kids with disabilities, as well as orphans and other categories of children.
On December 29, a solemn event for the employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" took place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. During the event, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev congratulated those present on the upcoming New Year and handed the keys to new specialized equipment to the director of the enterprise. As the mayor noted, over the past two years, "Tazalyk" has
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the city hall is organizing an unforgettable New Year's Eve on the central Ala-Too square, inviting both locals and tourists to celebrate the holiday. This is reported in an official statement from the municipality. The festive concert will begin on December 31 at 6:00 PM and promises to create an atmosphere of true New Year's magic, filling hearts with joy and positivity for the entire coming year.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adybek Kasymaliev, issued Resolution No. 819, dated December 23, 2025, which made amendments to the previously effective government resolution regarding the abolition of military courts of the Kyrgyz Republic. This resolution was adopted on August 18, 2017, and is numbered 506. In the new document, paragraph 9 has been supplemented with several paragraphs specifying the salaries for military personnel who served in military courts and receive pensions
The city of Osh has opened a modern flower market. The relevant information was provided by the press service of the city administration of this region. According to the provided data, the new market is located next to the Osh National Drama Theater.
Recently, a solemn event took place where the results of the republican competition "Cleanest City" and "Cleanest Aiyl Aimak" were announced. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to the provided data, the winners received certificates and valuable prizes in various nominations:
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has informed citizens about the working schedule of medical institutions during the holidays at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. According to the agency's announcement, on December 30 and 31, all medical organizations in the country will operate in a state of increased readiness. These days will be supported by additional shifts of medical personnel, and services will be prepared for emergency and urgent treatment.
Photo by the State Institution “Kyrgyzfilm” A screening of the first military-historical series created in Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek. This was reported by the state institution GУ “Kyrgyzfilm” to the editorial office of 24.kg. Today, the premiere of the eight-episode project titled “The Fire of the Fallen Sickle,” previously known as “The Anti-Aircraft Gunner Tamara,” took place at the “Manas” cinema. Each episode lasts 50 minutes.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a presentation of a new military series titled "Өрт кечкен сөйкө" took place. This television project was created by the creative production state association "Kyrgyzserial" with the active support of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Defense, and the Department of Cinema.
The Ministry of Health has announced how medical institutions will operate during the New Year holidays, according to information provided by 24.kg. To ensure the availability of medical assistance, all medical organizations in the country will operate in an enhanced mode from December 30 to December 31. These days will be designated for additional duty of medical personnel, increasing the readiness of services, and ensuring the continuous provision of emergency and urgent care to the
In the Jeti-Oguz district, a New Year gift presentation took place for 600 children. On December 29, a festive event was organized near the Christmas tree in honor of the best students from the district's schools, attended by the head of the Jeti-Oguz District State Administration, E. Bakhaevdinov.
A New Year's fair has opened on Manas Street in the city of Talas, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Local market vendors inform that the fair will continue its work until the end of the month, until December 31.
Bishkek December 30, Tuesday Night temperature: +2...+4 °C, cloudy weather. During the day: +11...+13 °C, cloudy.
During these events, introductory sessions were held for new committee members, as well as informational meetings, which allowed participants to better understand the structure and activities of FIFA.
In the coming days, residents of Kyrgyzstan will work on a reduced schedule as the New Year holidays have been extended until January 12, 2026. This became possible thanks to a resolution adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, which adds two days off — January 8 and 9 — for employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions funded by the state budget.
In the Batken region, the city of Razakov was awarded the title of the cleanest city in Kyrgyzstan as a result of the national competition "The Cleanest City and the Cleanest Ayil Aimak," which was conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to information from the regional administration, as a result of the competition, Razakov took
Children from the orphanages "Nur-Bulak" in the city of Chayek and "Irada" with "Telegey" from Karakol celebrated the upcoming New Year by visiting the park "Eurasia." A special entertainment program was prepared for them, in which volunteers from the youth charity organization SOS actively participated.
At a meeting with representatives of law enforcement and the judiciary in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), reported on materials prepared against several judges. According to him, these actions are part of the effort to ensure justice in the judicial system. He emphasized that judicial decisions must be not only objective but also fair, and that corrupt practices, such as bribery or personal connections, are unacceptable. Judges, in
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the internal affairs bodies of the Issyk-Kul region conducted a garrison drill inspection aimed at ensuring public order, the safety of citizens, and traffic safety. The event was organized in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
A garrison drill inspection took place in the central square of Batken, timed to coincide with the New Year holidays. The event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Major General of Police Adylbek Biibosunov. Also present at the inspection were the presidential representative in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, and leaders of local law enforcement agencies.
The award ceremony, held by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, was an important event that highlighted the outstanding achievements of both athletes and coaches, as well as patrons who made significant contributions to the development of non-Olympic sports in the country.
During the meeting held in the Issyk-Kul region, Tashiev reminded that the long weekends in Kyrgyzstan will last until January 12. He added that while citizens can enjoy the holidays, stability and order, which must be ensured by law enforcement agencies, are necessary for this. "Do not allow yourselves to relax. Neither I nor the president are resting, and we will be checking on you," said the chairman of the State Committee for National Security.
On December 29, a children's New Year celebration took place near the Christmas tree in Manas, organized by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. The ceremony began at the main Christmas tree located in Freedom Square (Azattyk). The president's representative addressed the children with congratulations on the upcoming New Year.
From December 19 to 25, the CAVA Cup was held in Male, the capital of the Republic of Maldives, where the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan took first place.
According to the latest data from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan in the 52nd week of 2025 (from December 22 to 28) amounted to 15,043. This number is lower than the previous week, when 22,192 cases were registered. Of the total number of cases, 72.8% are children under 14 years old.
In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, the development of a municipal penalty parking lot has been initiated, and two tow trucks have been purchased for the evacuation of improperly parked vehicles. This information became known during the extraordinary XXI session of the city council of deputies of the X convocation.
On December 23, a match took place in Amman (Jordan) between the teams "Al Hussein" from Jordan and "Ahal" from Turkmenistan, which became an important stage of the tournament.
Olivier salad continues to be an integral part of the New Year's table for many families in Kyrgyzstan. We conducted calculations to find out how much it will cost to prepare traditional Olivier for the holiday.
The monitoring center aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic rules has been ceremoniously opened in Osh. Among those present at the event were the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of internal affairs, Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azenbek Kozukeev, and the head of the Osh City Police Department, Damirbek Isakov, as well as other high-ranking officials.
The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the introduction of a visa-free regime for diplomats between Kyrgyzstan and Thailand. This agreement will come into effect on January 2, 2026. According to the information, the document was signed on September 27, 2024, in New York and aims to simplify border crossing procedures for official representatives of both countries.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the acquisition of modern equipment intended for artificial insemination of cattle. This became possible thanks to the efforts of the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed. Zhanybek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, visited the site where the new equipment was installed to familiarize himself with its specifications and assess the progress of the
In the lead-up to December 30, meteorologists report that snowfall is expected in the high mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. However, no precipitation is forecasted for the rest of the country.
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