The Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the holding of the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship. The event will take place in Bishkek. The competitions will be held among teams in Division 3B, consisting of players no older than 20 years.
As a result of a road traffic accident in the Sokuluk district, a Lexus RX SUV was damaged severely. According to witnesses, the incident occurred in the rural ayil of Kozhomkul, located in the Chui region, on the side of the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road. The SUV overturned, leading to significant mechanical damage.
The year 2025 became a time of significant changes for Kyrgyzstan. The country recorded double-digit growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and active development in the construction sector; however, it also faced rising inflation and the need to tighten monetary policy. An analysis of the year's results revealed five notable achievements and five serious problems that affected the economic situation. Achievements: tax reforms, construction boom, and economic growth 1. GDP growth rate of
The Senate of Kazakhstan has approved an amendment to the Criminal Code in its second reading, which increases the responsibility for attacks on medical workers, including doctors, paramedics, and ambulance drivers. Now, such crimes carry a punishment of up to 12 years of imprisonment. The law is expected to be signed by the president, reports Tengrinews.kz. In the new version of Article 380-3, there is a clear distinction between different types of threats and violence: those not dangerous to
- On December 17, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic made a decision to amend the legislation regulating special regimes. As part of the testing, operations with virtual assets backed by both national and foreign currencies are now permitted. However, only commercial banks, payment system operators, and payment organizations are allowed to participate in these operations.
At the Nujuma resort located on the Red Sea, a couple has purchased two villas, as reported by the developer Red Sea Global. The uniqueness of this place lies in the fact that the islands can only be reached by rented boat or seaplane, ensuring complete privacy.
On December 25, a presentation of a media campaign dedicated to the centenary of the women's movement in Kyrgyzstan, titled "Women’s Leadership That Changed an Era - 100 Years," took place in Bishkek. A press release regarding this was received by the editorial office. The goal of this campaign was to restore the names of outstanding women who made significant contributions to the development of Kyrgyz statehood in public and historical memory, but whose stories had long remained
During the IV People's Kurultai, a delegate from Mailuu-Suu, Abdyvakhab Nuraliev, voiced important requests from local residents. He noted that it is necessary to restore the operation of the Mailuu-Suu lamp factory, as the products of this enterprise are not in demand among the population.
At the Bishkek Center for Health Promotion, they discussed the impact of smog on human health and offered advice on how to minimize it. Smog represents a high degree of atmospheric pollution with harmful substances that enter the air due to the operation of industrial enterprises, automotive transport, and stoves using solid fuel, especially under adverse weather conditions.
The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced a new initiative for the country's school graduates. As part of the international educational project In Vision U, supported by Satbayev University from Kazakhstan, training for young leaders is being conducted. The main instruction is in English.
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has published its interim report on the investigation of the crash involving an AZAL airline aircraft in 2024. A special examination found no traces of explosives on the wreckage of the aircraft. Photo from the archive. On December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft operating the Baku – Grozny route crashed near Aktau Airport.
The Press Service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that the approved Concept will establish strategic directions for the tourism industry, as well as measures aimed at deepening economic cooperation and increasing mutual tourist trips between the member countries of the Union.
An abnormally high temperature is expected in Bishkek for December. December 26
The installation of solar panels has begun on the roof of the city hall in Osh, as reported by the municipality's press service. This project was initiated by Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev. As part of this initiative, 320 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the building, providing a total capacity of 100 kilowatts. These panels will cover an area of approximately 2,200 square meters. According to preliminary estimates, the new system will be able to generate between 500,000 and
Global news agencies reported on events that occurred in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here is a brief overview of the key points. A New Year's tree in an apartment damaged by a drone strike in Zaporizhzhia. Photo by Dmytro Smolienko / Ukrinform / NurPhoto / Getty Images. During the night, Volgograd was targeted by Ukrainian drones, with about 20 explosions heard in the city, and around ten drones were destroyed. The Ukrainian armed forces reported a missile strike with
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), organized a roundtable on December 22 dedicated to the development of digital financial technologies in the country. Participants included representatives from the Association of Payment System Operators, the Association of Virtual Asset Market Participants, as well as commercial banks and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, delegates from the IFC and the Swiss Embassy in the Kyrgyz
In New York State, on Long Island, a twelve-year-old boy displayed incredible courage and resourcefulness by preventing a robbery at his home. This situation, reminiscent of the famous movie "Home Alone," was highlighted in a publication by "Arguments and Facts," referencing the New York Post. When the incident occurred, the young hero was alone. He heard the sound of breaking glass and footsteps in the kitchen, which made him suspect that someone had entered the house.
According to Meduza, the Moscow City Court has granted the lawsuit of Polina Lurye, who purchased an apartment from Larisa Dolina, and annulled the rights of Dolina and her family to this residential property. In December, the Supreme Court of Russia confirmed Polina Lurye's ownership of the acquired property, which was sold by Larisa Dolina under the pressure of fraudsters.
Since 1994, the Russian government's awards in the field of science and technology, as well as in medical science, have been presented annually for outstanding achievements in scientific activity, the development of new technologies, and significant contributions to the advancement of medicine. This year, the awards were given to the authors of 14 significant works. Among the awardees was, for the first time, a representative from Kyrgyzstan — the head of the Department of Innovative
According to a report from the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, significant progress has been made in Kyrgyzstan in the third quarter of 2025 regarding the placement of children without parental care. In particular, 492 children were placed in foster care, 370 children were adopted by national families, and 2 by foreigners. All families that took children into foster care undergo mandatory registration and are under constant supervision by guardianship services, ensuring
The first tour of the ballet troupe of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev in Spain concluded with great success. This was reported by the theater. From December 8 to 23, audiences in the cities of Zaragoza, Calpe, Riba-Roja de Ebro, Xativa, Alicante, La Nucia, and Gandia enthusiastically received the performances of Kyrgyz artists. The tour program included masterpieces of world classics, such as the famous "Swan Lake," the New
html On December 25, the Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the championship in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling taking place at the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. This championship, part of the national sports calendar, gathered athletes from various regions of Kyrgyzstan, who were allowed to participate according to established
From January to November of this year, the volume of car imports from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 41.9% compared to the same period last year. This data was provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. According to statistics, 118,622 passenger cars were imported into Kyrgyzstan over 11 months, while during the same period last year, their number was 83,575.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture, fairs will be held throughout the country, including Bishkek, until June 2026 on designated days. These events focus on socially significant food products. In anticipation of the New Year holidays, from December 27 to 31, the fairs will operate daily.
As part of the agreement with the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea, a program for the employment of citizens of Kyrgyzstan (EPS) is being implemented. This became known from information provided by the center for the employment of citizens abroad, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. This initiative has been in effect since 2007 and is extended every two years.
The championship in freestyle wrestling took place in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. This competition became a key stage in forming the national team, as well as in selecting wrestlers for preparation for international tournaments.
At the Winter Paralympic Games, which will start on March 6, 2026, in Milan and Cortina (Italy), three athletes from Mongolia have received the opportunity to participate in cross-country skiing competitions. This was reported by the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports. In particular, skiers GANBOLD Batmunkh and DASHDORJ Tsegmid will compete in the 10 and 20 kilometers distances, respectively, while SELENGE Adiyaamunkh will compete in the sprint for sit-skiers. Ganbold is one of
At the IV People's Kurultai, which serves as a platform for discussing pressing issues with representatives from all regions, delegates raised numerous questions, ranging from serious to humorous. One participant pointed out the lack of official visits to villages, where they could familiarize themselves with the reality outside their offices. Photo from the President's press service
In the Issyk-Ata district, a New Year's tree event was held at the A. Toytoev Palace of Culture, organized by the district akim. Children from socially vulnerable groups and the best students from local educational institutions attended the celebration.
According to information from the Ministry of Labor, in 2025, 4,315 citizens of Kyrgyzstan sought consultations regarding employment in Korea under the EPS program. The program, which has been in operation since 2007, was launched in accordance with a memorandum between the ministries of employment and labor of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Korea. It is extended every two years. During two stages of testing for knowledge of the Korean language, 1,350 people passed the exam, of which
At the veterinary checkpoint "Torugart," located in the Naryn region, a cargo weighing 21,800 kg of beef intended for import into Kyrgyzstan was stopped. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. The cargo was coming from Pakistan through Chinese territory.
In the village of Kara-Kul, located in the Osh region, a ceremonial meeting was held dedicated to the recent encounter of fourth-grader Nurzaman Almazbekov with President Sadyr Japarov. Nurzaman gained widespread fame thanks to a video that went viral on social media. In the footage, he is seen walking to school, overcoming nearly a meter of snow in the village of Koo-Chaty.
Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan has set a new annual record for the fourth consecutive time As of December 26, the official exchange rates for the euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge are showing a decline, while the Chinese yuan continues to rise. The dollar remains stable, according to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
In the third quarter of 2025, there is a growth in the lending to the economy of Kyrgyzstan, as evidenced by the National Bank's report on monetary policy. According to the data, during the specified period, the banks' loan portfolio increased by 10.5%, resulting in a total of 460.6 billion soms (+35.2% since the beginning of the year). The main factor for this growth was the increase in loans in the national currency (+10.8%), which amounted to 378.6 billion soms. The leading sectors
The morning exchange rates for foreign currencies at the MOSSOVET exchange offices on December 26 are as follows:
In Kyrgyzstan, the production of system units for personal computers will begin. This was announced by Ainur Samanov, the trade representative of Russia in the country. He noted that Russian investments in Kyrgyzstan are focused on key sectors, among which energy plays an important role. Samanov mentioned current projects such as the construction of the Kulanak Hydropower Plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts in the Naryn region, a wind farm with a capacity of 100 megawatts in the Issyk-Kul
On the night of Friday, December 26, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced via his social network Truth Social the execution of a "powerful and deadly" strike against Islamic State (IS) targets in northwestern Nigeria. According to him, these targets "have been brutally dealing with innocent Christians for many years, and sometimes even centuries," as reported by DW. The President added: "I warned these terrorists that they would pay a high price
Photo by Adhadhu Sports. Kyrgyzstan National Volleyball Team In the international tournament held in the Maldives, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results. This was reported by the volleyball federation on its social media. In the decisive match, our team defeated the Maldives team with a score of 3:1, earning them the title of champions.
The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to establish zero import customs duties on waste and scrap of precious metals (categories 7112 30 000 0, 7112 91 000 0, 7112 92 000 0, and 7112 99 000 0 according to the EAEU Commodity Nomenclature) until December 31, 2028. This information was published on the official EEC website. Vaghn Kazaryan, the director of the EEC Department of Customs Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation, commented that the previously introduced customs and
A serious traffic accident occurred on the M-5 "Ural" highway in the Orenburg region, resulting in the deaths of three citizens of Kyrgyzstan, including a child. According to Russian media reports, the collision involved three passenger cars. Additionally, five people sustained injuries of varying severity, including one child. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. Three passenger cars collided on the M-5 "Ural" highway, resulting in
The issue of the general plan for the Chui region requires a solution, as noted by delegate Daniyar Moldobaev at the people's kurultai on December 25. According to him, attention should be paid to staffing issues at the Buran complex. Moldobaev also emphasized the need to create a sports complex in the region. Moreover, he pointed out the importance of constructing a cultural center in the village of Iskra, which would be a significant step for local residents. "It is also essential
On December 22, the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road was launched in Bishkek. The press service of the city administration provided information about the project on December 25, including a map that shows the route of the road and the adjacent streets. The road will be laid in the eastern part of the capital, beyond the existing urban development, and its total length will be 16 kilometers. As part of this project, the construction of five transport interchanges is planned, as well as
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to extend the New Year holidays of 2026 until January 12, as reported by the Telegram channel "Gosinfo". According to the Ministry of Labor, the relevant document provides for the transfer of working days on January 8 and 9 to the weekends of February 7 and April 25, 2026. According to Article 66 of the Labor Code, citizens of the republic must have a holiday from January 1 to 7. The Ministry of Labor explained that the extension of
According to the publication ประชาชาติธุรกิจ, a concert titled "Two Colors of Sound" was held at the King Mongkut Institute of Technology in Ladkrabang, dedicated to the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Mongolia. The event was organized by the Thai Cultural Council in Mongolia in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Phuket and Phang Nga, as well as with the support of various state and private organizations.
Potanin Glacier will now be called Khuiten Glacier The renaming concerns a number of objects and is specifically related to the need to correct the names of places and bodies of water that were previously given in languages other than Mongolian, such as Russian, Kazakh, and Tuvan. The decision to restore Mongolian names was the result of field studies conducted in collaboration with various institutions. In 2023, with the support of the Main Office of Land Use, Geodesy, and Cartography, the
On December 25, the final of the first day of the people's kurultai took place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. During this day, 106 delegates representing various regions of the country presented their speeches. The kurultai was opened by President Sadyr Japarov, and the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlabek Turgunbek uulu, also spoke. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The fourth people's kurultai gathered 690 delegates,
Döloş Muratov, a delegate from Bishkek, addressed President Sadyr Japarov during the People's Kurultai, requesting access to Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. Additionally, he emphasized the need for repairs on the Southern Highway and the cessation of illegal construction. Muratov also expressed his opinion on the staffing shortage in the country. He suggested returning to the Soviet system of training specialists. “Training for medical professionals and teachers should be free, with mandatory
