Available Budget Funds The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the placement of 100 million soms from the reserve account into deposits of commercial banks. This process was carried out through an auction held for two terms — 6 and 9 months.
The reason is snowfall The Ministry of Transport and Communications reports that traffic for heavy trucks is restricted at the Too-Ashuu pass, which is on the Bishkek—Osh route. This decision was made due to worsening weather conditions and ongoing snowfall.
Boxer Dmitry Bivol became a participant in the Korean show "I Am a Boxer," hosted by the famous actor Ma Dong-seok. As part of the program, he conducted a training session and a master class together with the host. The show "I Am a Boxer" is a project where 90 participants, with no restrictions on age, weight, or profession, compete for the title of the best boxers.
Citizens will be able to purchase goods at affordable prices From December 27 to 31, fairs will be held in Kyrgyzstan, which will be open daily. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
A investigative-operational group has been created for the murder case The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) will be investigating the murder committed by a former police officer in Bishkek. This was reported by the press center of the GKNB.
As the New Year holidays approach, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is implementing a number of additional measures to ensure the safety of citizens and public order. This is reported by the ministry's press service. During this period, traditionally marked by an increase in the number of mass events, there is a rise in the flow of people in shopping centers, squares, and recreational areas, which, in turn, creates additional pressure on the transportation system.
The official opening of the plant, which will generate electricity by processing waste, took place in Bishkek. The corresponding announcement was made by the city administration. The plant is located in the northern part of the capital and is the result of a decision made in 2023 to combat the accumulated waste in the city.
The defense ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have signed an agreement that takes effect immediately, as reported by BBC News. According to this agreement, the military forces of both countries will remain in their current positions and will not be moved. Residents of border areas affected by the conflict will be able to return as circumstances allow. In addition to this, Thailand has agreed to return 18 Cambodian soldiers if the peace agreement holds for 72 hours.
Speaking before the parliamentarians, the president emphasized that the current results highlight the scale of the reforms carried out in the country. Uzbekistan has confidently surpassed the $145 billion mark, reflecting the potential of society and the need to continue transformations. Mirziyoyev also reported that the "Uzbekistan – 2030" strategy initially set a goal of $160 billion by 2030. However, in his opinion, given the current pace of reforms and business activity, this
Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the tourism sector in Kyrgyzstan is showing rapid development and is becoming an important part of the country's economy. As part of a new investment project, the construction of the four-season ski cluster "Ala-Tuu Resort" has begun, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. This grand project covers three zones: Zhyrgalang, Ak-Bulak, and Boz-Uchuk, and occupies an area of 3,916 hectares.
At the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held in December 2025 in St. Petersburg, a Plan of Actions (roadmap) was signed for the implementation of the Declaration on the further development of economic processes within the Eurasian Economic Union until 2030 and for the period until 2045, named "Eurasian Economic Path." This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The weather in Kyrgyzstan is expected on December 28. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on the night of December 28. However, during the day, snow will fall in some areas of the Talas and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Chui and Batken regions. At the same time, there will be no precipitation in the agricultural zones of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions.
Image from the series "Supergen" The New Year holidays of 2026 will be filled with interesting events: viewers can expect nine new series. This diverse list includes British detective stories, superhero science fiction, psychological thrillers, and comedies. We will tell you about the stories that will make your holiday week from December 29 to January 4 especially exciting. 1 “Supergen,” science fiction, season two (January 1)
The snow leopard, as a symbol of Kyrgyzstan, could have remained just a beautiful gesture, but in this case, it has become an important part of a consistently built foreign policy strategy. Since October 23, 2024, the world celebrates International Snow Leopard Day, and in 2025, its image adorned the main page of Google. These initiatives come from the Kyrgyz Republic, which has begun to be perceived not only as an object of international politics but also as an active subject of it.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has published the list of the best wrestlers of 2025, based on their performances at world championships, continental events, and four ranking tournaments. In the weight category up to 76 kg, Kyrgyzstani Aiperi Medet kyzy took first place in the final ranking.
The incident took place late Friday evening on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, which runs through the city of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture. According to law enforcement, the collision of two trucks was the cause of the accident. As a result of the collision, part of the road was blocked, and subsequent vehicles traveling on the snowy road were unable to stop in time. A total of 57 vehicles were involved in the collision. At the scene, a 77-year-old woman from Tokyo was killed, and another victim died
The specialists of the Republican Center for Health Improvement warn that individuals over 65 years old are at increased risk of contracting influenza and ARVI. To protect against these infectious diseases, you can follow these recommendations:
Today, the restriction for freight vehicles at the Too-Ashuu pass has been lifted, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It is specified that traffic on the passes and roads of the country is currently free, and vehicles are passing without delays. At the same time, on the Too-Ashuu section, Road Enterprise No. 9 continues work on clearing the roadway and applying a sand-salt mixture.
In Kyrgyzstan, they celebrate the success of their referees who officiated the match of the second stage of the AFC Champions League. The team of referees led by Meder Taichiev conducted the match in the final round of the group stage, where the Jordanian club "Al-Hussein" faced the Turkmen "Ahal".
Mikhail Mamiashvili, president of the Russian Wrestling Federation, shared his opinion about Malik Shavaev, who will now represent Kyrgyzstan in international competitions. Shavaev, a product of the Kabardino-Balkar school, recently became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in the 89 kg weight category and received the opportunity to compete at the Asian Championship.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has presented the results of its activities regarding children who are without parental care for the third quarter of 2025. During this period, 492 children were placed in foster care, 370 found new parents through national adoption, and 2 children were adopted by foreign citizens.
The meeting took place on December 26 in Astana as part of the official visit of the Secretary General of TURKPA. Ramil Hasan informed Erlan Koshanov about the current activities of the organization, the work of the International Secretariat, as well as about recent visits to Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Issues regarding TURKPA's participation in the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva and the 23rd Autumn
In Kyrgyzstan, work has begun at the new state coal deposits "Suluktu-11" in the Batken region and "Markay" in the Jalal-Abad region. As reported by "Kyrgyzkomur," in the first year of operation of the deposits, preparatory and mining-technical work will be carried out. Coal extraction has not yet started, as it is necessary to prepare the mines, equipment, and infrastructure, as well as train the staff. Coal supplies for the autumn-winter period of 2025-2026 are
- During the inspection of fish farming enterprises in Tash-Kumyr, violations were identified. This information was announced on September 18 by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The inspection conducted by the regional office of the Land and Water Resources Supervision Service in the Jalal-Abad region revealed violations in five out of seven enterprises.
In anticipation of the holidays, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is conducting an operation called "Law and Order," within which special raids are being implemented, such as "Arsenal," "Pyrotechnics," "Anti-Racket," "Street Children," and others. These activities are aimed at preventing offenses and ensuring the safety of citizens in public places. The number of patrol groups has been increased, including personnel from other services, to
At the 24th International Festival, which takes place from January 10 to 18, 2026, in Dhaka (Bangladesh), works by Kyrgyz directors are presented. Details about this are published on the official website of the event. In the competition program of Asian cinema, the films "Ot" by director Radik Eshimov and "Kurak" by authors Erke Jumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev are participating.
The star of the "Los Angeles Lakers," Luka Dončić, will return to the court in the upcoming game against the "Houston Rockets," scheduled for Thursday, December 25. According to ESPN, the athlete has fully recovered from a calf injury.
In the Jaily district of the Chui region, there is a growing interest in household tools created by local craftsmen, reports Turmush correspondent. “We presented the first axes made using Soviet technologies at the market on December 18 of last year. The name 'Stalin' was chosen not by chance: on this day, the famous politician Joseph Stalin was born in 1878. We demonstrated how easily our axes can destroy metal objects with a thickness of two to five millimeters, which attracted the
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has completed the investigation into the incident involving the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crashed on the territory of Kazakhstan after sustaining damage in Russian airspace. This was reported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov. He noted that an official notification about the termination of the investigation was received from the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin. In
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, changes have occurred regarding the status of a plot of agricultural land, which will now be used for the construction of an electrical substation. The decision to reclassify 0.4 hectares of land in the Lenin district of the capital was made concerning a plot owned by the LLC "Jaz Stroy," which was previously used as irrigated farmland.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction on December 26, deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed concern about the loss of 52 sites that were included in the list of historical and cultural heritage. She emphasized that the functions of local self-government, including obligations to preserve monuments of historical and cultural value, are clearly outlined in the legislation. "Why are these functions not being fulfilled? We have an
In the run-up to the New Year, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced the creation of a reserve of buses to ensure additional intercity routes from the capital. This decision was made in connection with the expected increase in passenger traffic, as reported by the agency. According to the ministry, the number of buses will be determined based on the actual demand for transportation.
Only five days remain until the New Year, and despite many large supermarkets offering delivery services, the markets still maintain an atmosphere of trade and the opportunity to handpick the best products. During a visit to the Osh market, the editorial team of Kaktus.media recorded prices for various goods and noted the number of shoppers.
- As of October 31, the amount of financing conducted in accordance with Islamic principles in the banking system has increased to 17.3 billion soms, significantly exceeding the level of 9 billion soms at the end of 2024. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. Leading positions in volume are held by mortgage loans, which amounted to 6.6 billion soms (an increase of 105.1%), as well as consumer financing, which reached 4.2 billion soms (+161.9%).
- During the meeting, the parliamentarians adopted the bills "On Amendments to the Law on the Budget of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025 and the Planning Period of 2026–2027" and "On the Budget of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 and the Planning Period of 2027–2028" in three readings. In addition, a report on the budget execution of the Social Fund for 2024 was presented and approved.
On December 5, 2025, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted Decision No. 111, which concerns the provision of a tariff exemption for electric vehicles imported into the EAEU countries in 2026. According to this decision, starting from January 22, 2026, electric vehicles will be exempt from customs duties.
In the village of Novopavlovka, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, military pensioner Alexander Malyshev is engaged in the cultivation of exotic plants, among which jujube and hazelnut stand out. According to Alexander, jujubes, known in Kyrgyzstan as Chinese dates or French breast berries, are a true pride of his garden. "These fruits possess amazing properties, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, and hypotensive effects. All parts of the plant, including the fruits,
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has officially approved the protocol concerning the application of Article 6 of the agreement on the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. This decision was made as part of the necessary internal procedures. The protocol was signed on November 7, 2025, in Bishkek between the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and the government of the Russian Federation. It pertains to the implementation of the agreement that was concluded on November 24, 2014, and
The son of former president Almazbek Atambayev, Kadyrbek, noted in his letter from the detention center that he has become a target for blackmail, which could lead to arrest and even serious consequences for his father. He emphasized that he and his like-minded associates are being portrayed as "field commanders" who allegedly intend to seize power; however, in his opinion, this is merely nonsensical fabrication.
Today, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, the supply of cold water in Bishkek has been temporarily suspended. This decision will affect residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, medical facilities, and other social and industrial objects. This information was provided by the city administration. The water shutdown will impact the southern part of the residential area "Archa-Beshik," including the streets Semetey, Sadyrbaev, Zhayyla Baatyr, Selektsionnaya, Archa-Beshik, Kuyukov,
On December 27, 2007, it became the coldest day in Bishkek, according to data presented on the "Weather and Climate" resource. On that day, the temperature in the capital dropped to −22.6 degrees.
Over the past week, several significant personnel changes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Kanybek Dosmambetov appointed Minister of Health Since the beginning of December, Dosmambetov has been acting as the minister, replacing Erkin Checheybaev. His candidacy has now been officially approved.
As part of the preparations for the New Year holidays, fairs will be held daily from December 27 to 31. Local farmers, producers, and craftsmen will participate, offering socially significant food products to residents.
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the Youth Ice Hockey World Championship, as reported by the country's hockey federation. The competitions will take place from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena" and will gather teams from Division 3B, consisting of players no older than 20 years.
The question of whether it is possible to eliminate Alzheimer's disease continues to concern scientists and the public. Experts in the field of dementia believe that new therapeutic methods that could change the situation may be developed within the next five to ten years, reports BBC News. A group of scientists from the University of Edinburgh stated that in the future it may be possible not only to prevent the disease but also to slow its progression. Moreover, they hope for the
At the Itkol II burial mound in Khakassia, a group of archaeologists made an astonishing discovery — a stone slab containing a unique image that has been preserved in the ground since the end of the 3rd millennium BC. According to the Center for Rescue Archaeology of the Institute of History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the slab features a stylized face surrounded by eighteen mysterious segmented figures.
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports will announce the names of the best athletes and coaches of 2025. This information was provided by representatives of the agency. According to their reports, the award ceremony for the winners will take place on December 28 at the Olympic Ball.
The new participants in the "Zhubaylar" section are Azim Arbudu and Takmina Vundizova, who live in the Chui region. Takmina was born in 1999 in Sokuluk, while Azim was born in 1997 in the village of Aleksandrovka.
