However, there will still be consequences for this In Kyrgyzstan, students may have their fines for missing classes abolished, as was revealed during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Proposal to return the Jeruy deposit to state ownership at the IV People's Kurultai During the IV People's Kurultai held in Bishkek, one of the delegates from the capital proposed to return the Jeruy gold deposit to state ownership, similar to what was done with Kumtor.
- The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, discussed the decrease in gold production both at Kumtor and in Kyrgyzstan as a whole in an interview with Tazabek. According to the minister, 32 tons of gold were mined in the country in 2023, with a decrease expected to 26 tons in 2024, and it is also planned to mine 26 tons this year.
At the opening ceremony of the eco-technology plant for the processing of solid household waste in Bishkek, held on December 27, Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the state is ready to provide comprehensive assistance in creating new industries and restoring existing enterprises, as well as attracting investors. Speaking before the participants of the event, the president noted that the authorities are actively working on improving the capital, enhancing its architecture, infrastructure, and
Or is this a reaction to threats of salary cuts for not attending meetings? Starting December 29, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh will begin working in the regions. This decision was made at a plenary session held the day before.
The issues raised for discussion were marked by both sharpness and ambiguity. The IV People's Kurultai has concluded in Bishkek, with President Sadyr Japarov participating.
Karim Khandzheza made a request for the construction of dormitories
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The festive event took place in the renovated building, where the students received gifts and 1 million soms Kamchybek Tashiev, holding the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), visited a specialized boarding school for children with hearing impairments in Bishkek. This information was announced by the press center of the GKNB.
Najib Razak was found guilty of money laundering and abuse of power in connection with the case involving significant embezzlements from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) investment fund. According to Euronews, the court has imposed a prison sentence and a fine of 2.8 billion euros. This is not the first time the former prime minister has faced trial; he was previously convicted in another case related to the same fund and is currently serving his sentence.
At the IV People's Kurultai meeting on December 26 in Bishkek, President Sadyr Japarov shared details about the state mortgage program. In his speech, he responded to a question from delegate Saadatbek Kusegenov, who raised the issue of the high cost of housing built by private construction companies. Japarov reminded that in 2021 and 2022, the government invited these companies to build housing at a price of 600–700 dollars per square meter, but they refused, offering their rates at 1000
The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM local time (02:00 Astana time), and journalists will be allowed to cover the events. Zelensky has previously shared new initiatives and now intends to present a peace plan consisting of 20 points developed by the Ukrainian side.
In an interview with Politico, Trump noted that a conversation with Putin could happen at any time convenient for the Russian president. "I am confident that everything will work out. I think negotiations with Putin will go well," he added. According to The Independent, Trump also reiterated his significance in the negotiation process between Kyiv and Moscow, stating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be able to take steps without the consent of the United States.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved new regulations regarding the maximum allowable loads for workers under the age of 18 and women when manually lifting and moving heavy objects. These regulations are mandatory for all organizations, regardless of their ownership structure and area of activity.
According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 has been registered in Kyrgyzstan. This event occurred on December 26 at 22:17. The epicenter of the tremors was located 5 kilometers northwest of the village of Egin-Jai, 13 kilometers northwest of the village of Langar, 14 kilometers southwest of Karaganda, and 20 kilometers southwest of Kara-Otok.
An expert urges authorities to intensify actions in this direction The situation regarding housing provision in Bishkek raises serious concerns. This was stated by Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director of the Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development, at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction.
This sad news was reported by her colleague Irena Lesnevskaya passed away at the age of 83. As Marianna Maksimovskaya announced on her Facebook page, “Irena Stefanovna Lesnevskaya has left us. This name is associated with the REN channel that she founded. My colleagues and I from ‘Nedelya’ owe her a lot. She did a great deal for all of Russian television.”
The vice-mayor reassured the residents of the capital At a recent district meeting, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov clarified that the renovation is not related to the new general plan of Bishkek.
Comments from the President on Housing Costs in the State Mortgage Company (GIK) At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov responded to criticism regarding the fact that the State Mortgage Company (GIK) provides land for free but sells apartments at a high price.
A criminal case has been opened in the Panfilov District of the Chuy Region regarding hooliganism, during which three men were injured. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on December 18, 2025, a 39-year-old resident M. T. reported to the Interior Ministry of the Panfilov District that on December 16 at 5:30 PM, on the territory of the "Legacy" car wash in Kain, he and his brothers, M. T. (born in 1989) and M. A. (born in 1980), became victims of aggression from
Foreign workers are invited for a limited period.
Today, December 27, President Sadyr Japarov opened a new eco-technological plant for processing solid household waste in Bishkek, which will convert garbage into electricity. The head of state reminded that the Bishkek solid waste landfill began operations in 1974 and has accumulated about 20 million tons of garbage over its entire period of operation.
Apartments were handed over to athletes at an event held by the head of the State National Security Committee On December 25, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling took place at the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, as reported by the press service of the special service.
It is snowing in the country's mountain passes According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, it is currently snowing at the Too-Ashuu and Otmok passes. Work is underway to clear the road surface of snow cover, and a mixture of sand and salt is being spread.
A criminal case has been opened in the Sokuluk district regarding the attack on a resident of Bishkek, as a result of which he sustained serious injuries. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 18, 2025, Ch. A., born in 2000, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Sokuluk district. He stated that on October 18 at 11:00, he was beaten without apparent reason by the spouse of his colleague, M. N., on the territory of the "Profi-Med" clinic.
During his visit, he familiarized himself with the assembly and sports halls of the institution. On December 26, 2025, the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school in Bishkek, where hearing-impaired and late-deaf children study, as reported by the press service of the State Committee.
The number of kindergartens and places for children has significantly increased over the year According to the Ministry of Education, there are currently 1,997 full-day kindergartens operating in Kyrgyzstan, accommodating 257.3 thousand children. This is an increase of 85 kindergartens and 23.4 thousand children compared to 2024. According to the National Statistics Committee, the coverage of preschool education is 32.3%, which is 4% higher than in the previous academic year. If we consider
On December 26, the Help the Children-SKD foundation held the "Warmth of the New Year" event at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood in Bishkek. Support totaling 400,000 soms was directed to children receiving treatment in the oncology, hematology, and immunology departments. In order to create a festive atmosphere and provide assistance to the little patients and their families ahead of the New Year celebrations, the foundation organized the delivery of
President Sadyr Japarov has approved changes to the decree regarding the selection rules for participants in the state housing program "My Home". According to the new amendments, military personnel will now be able to participate in the program, regardless of their place of service, provided they meet all necessary criteria and application submission rules. The decree will take effect 10 days after its official publication.
- As of October 31 of this year, the deposit base of the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan reached 800 billion soms, which is 35% higher compared to the beginning of the year (by the end of 2023, this figure was 592.4 billion soms). This data was provided by the National Bank of the country. Statistics by deposit categories:
In the Jayil district, traffic safety department employees helped a woman in labor quickly reach the maternity hospital. As reported to a Turmush correspondent by the traffic safety department, this incident occurred on December 26, when inspectors were on duty in Kara-Balta. Two women approached the law enforcement officers, one of whom was in late pregnancy and reported the urgent need to reach the maternity ward in Bishkek. Assessing the situation as critical, the traffic safety department
In Talas, during the November holidays of the current academic year (on Saturday), an incident occurred between 7th-grade students, as reported by local law enforcement agencies. According to information provided by the police, a group of students, divided into areas, threatened one of their peers while trying to determine "who is stronger," and recorded it on video. All participants in the conflict were students of school No. 5.
Among more than 1 million cars in the country, 80% are older than 15 years The government of Kyrgyzstan has proposed an initiative to ban the registration and re-registration of vehicles that are not equipped with catalytic converters. At a briefing, Nursultan Tashybek uulu, head of the Air Protection Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, reported that this directive was addressed to the Ministry of Economy.
The investigation revealed that the exporting company from Kyrgyzstan was not listed in the official Register of companies authorized to supply controlled goods to the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. This constitutes a violation of both veterinary and customs legislation. As a result of the attempt to illegally transport the goods, the carrier faced administrative liability. The regulatory authorities decided to return the cargo — cattle hides — back to Kyrgyzstan.
In Bishkek, a solemn ceremony was held to open the Eco-Technology Plant designed for processing solid household waste into electricity. Attending the event were President Sadyr Japarov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev, Mayor of the capital Aibek Junushaliev, Director of the Chinese company "Hunan Junxin" Dai Daoguo, as well as the Ministers of Ecology and Energy — Meder Mashiev and Talaybek Ibraev, respectively, and other representatives of the city
On the eve of the New Year, we made adjustments to the composition of products in our festive basket. 24.kg presents the calculation of the average consumer basket for the residents of Bishkek. In the past two years, we also reviewed the contents of the basket before the holiday, taking into account expenses for the New Year’s table. Now we can analyze how prices have changed compared to previous years.
The project was initiated by Jenishbek Toktorbaev The installation of solar panels on the roof of the Osh mayor's office has been announced by local authorities. The initiator of this project is the mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev.
“Men are left out” During the IV People's Kurultai, a participant from the Kara-Suu district, located in the Osh region, proposed to abolish the women's quota in the composition of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Citizens are advised to prepare documents in advance From January 1 to January 12, 2026, the operation of the Centers for Public Services (CPS) in Kyrgyzstan will be suspended. This information was announced by the State Institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan.
The total amount allocated for their construction and renovation was 15.5 billion soms. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, this year, 15.5 billion soms were allocated from the republican budget for the construction and major renovation of facilities intended for socio-cultural needs, which is 33.6% more than the funding volume of 2024.
The press service of the Bishkek City Hall informs that on December 29, residents of the Altyn-Ordo residential area will be without water. The supply of drinking water will be suspended from 09:00 to 22:00 for residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social objects, as well as for industrial enterprises.
Construction will begin on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue
The agreements previously reached in Baku were confirmed by the parties On December 24, a meeting took place in Bishkek, attended by Meder Tumanov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Samad Gasanov, Trade Representative of Azerbaijan in Central Asian countries. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to information from the Bishkek City Hall, musical evenings continue at Ala-Too Square, which have become a wonderful event for residents and guests of the capital. Today at 7:00 PM, all lovers of live music are invited to performances by the pop-folk ensemble "Door," the Russian song and dance ensemble "Souvenir," as well as other artists.
A man suspected of spreading extremist materials through social networks has been detained in Balakchy. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the provided data, law enforcement agencies identified an account on Facebook during monitoring of social platforms, from which prohibited materials were disseminated.
The Cabinet of Ministers confirmed that all questions and proposals voiced by the delegates will be considered According to the press service of the president, 690 delegates participated in the IV People's Kurultai, representing all regions of the country, including labor migrants abroad, as well as various religious denominations.
The deputy initiated the idea of mandatory work for students in budget-funded places In Kyrgyzstan, there is a shortage of personnel, which makes the issue of employment for university graduates in state institutions relevant. Recently, this initiative was proposed by Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova in the Jogorku Kenesh.
The Trust Wallet cryptocurrency wallet fell victim to a hacker attack during the night of December 26, resulting in users losing over 7 million dollars. This incident exclusively affected the browser version of the 2.68 extension for Chrome, while other versions and the mobile app remained safe. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and head of YZi Labs, which owns Trust Wallet, addressed the situation and urged users of the browser version 2.68 to immediately disable or uninstall it, followed
