On December 25, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), officially opened a new building for the special unit "Alpha." This was reported by the press service of the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan. Veterans and leaders of territorial units of national security were present at the ceremony.
At the public hearings dedicated to the master plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, issues related to the placement of medical institutions and the accessibility of emergency care were discussed. The press service of the city hall reported on the results of these discussions. Dmitry Pereyaslavsky, an expert in urban greening, noted the risks associated with the concentration of medical institutions outside the central part of the capital. He expressed doubt about how quickly
Photo from the internet Russian theater and film actress, People's Artist Vera Alentova has passed away at the age of 83. This was reported by RBC. She is best known for her role in the cult film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which was directed by her husband Vladimir Menshov and released in 1979. This work earned the film an Oscar in the category of "Best Foreign Language Film."
At the IV People's Kurultai on December 25, delegate Perizat Kadenova shared information about the escalating conflicts between psychologists, teachers, and students. According to Kadenova, "As Sadyr Nurgozhoevich mentioned, some teenagers begin to ignore both strict measures and persuasion, resorting to behavior in the spirit of 'I do what I want,' which often ends with threats to harm themselves. This underscores the need to establish a security service in educational
In Bishkek, at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, the IV People's Kurultai is taking place with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. About 700 delegates from various corners of the country have gathered for the event, including 51 representatives from the Issyk-Kul region, who will discuss 48 key issues.
During the IV People's Kurultai, a delegate from the Kochkor district, Soaltonbek Kasiev, proposed an initiative calling for free treatment for patients with oncological diseases. He emphasized that many people are unable to cover the high costs of treatment and appealed to the authorities to consider increasing state support and expanding access to free medical care for cancer patients.
On December 25, during the IV People's Kurultai, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the online opening of 94 social and production facilities across the country. According to the city administration, 5 social and 1 production facility were opened in Bishkek, among which the kindergarten No. 62 "Balastan" began its operations in the Sverdlovsk district.
According to the forecasts of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the capital is set to face a growing labor shortage, which currently amounts to between 400,000 and 500,000 people. In his speech at the Moscow City Duma, he stated: "The shortage of labor resources in Moscow currently ranges from 400,000 to 500,000, and in the future, this number will only increase. Populism in the field of migration is unacceptable," as reported by "Interfax".
During the IV People's Kurultai, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Elvira Surabaldiyeva noted that the president's call to "not praise the authorities" was quite timely and justified. She emphasized that the time allocated for the speeches of the delegates should be used to discuss the most relevant and pressing issues.
Delegate from the Naryn region, Azamat Makelov, at the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 25, proposed the necessity of controlling interest rates on loans and the requirements for documents requested by state and commercial banks when issuing them in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that preferential loans provided by state banks are actually inaccessible to most citizens. “Large entrepreneurs and cooperative owners are the first to receive such loans, while ordinary people striving
On December 25, the Cabinet of Ministers approved resolution No. 835, extending the New Year holidays until January 12. Earlier, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration proposed that the holidays on January 8 and 9, 2026, be designated as days off for employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions and enterprises funded by the state budget, working a five-day week. In this regard, it was planned to move:
Public hearings continue in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to the project of the General Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050. The event is taking place on December 25 at the "Alga" stadium with the participation of representatives from the mayor's office, architects, and relevant services. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that work is currently underway on the electronic version of the General
At the 4th People's Kurultai, held on December 25, delegate Kubanychbek Estebesov from the Kara-Suu district presented initiatives for reforming the education and social welfare systems. Estebesov emphasized the need for radical changes in the educational sphere. He pointed out that the transition to 12 years of schooling is not accompanied by sufficient measures to increase students' interest in learning. In a class of 30-35 students, only 5-10 are genuinely interested in studying
- Kyrgyzstan has achieved complete self-sufficiency in 6 out of 9 key food products, which has been made possible through coordinated systemic work between government structures, farmers, processors, and cooperatives. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov at the IV People's Kurultai on December 25. The President noted that agriculture plays a key role for the country, where 58% of the population lives in rural areas, ensuring social stability, food security, and regional growth.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, the chairman of the Social Fund, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, noted that pensions in Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased over the past four years. According to him, the changes in pension amounts occurred as follows:
As of today, there are 815 thousand people registered as pensioners in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. According to his forecasts, by 2030 the number of pensioners in the country will exceed 1 million.
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At the age of 83, Vera Alentova has passed away, as reported by the Pushkin Theater. The theater expressed its condolences: "This is a great sorrow for us... Vera Valentinovna Alentova served in our theater for over 60 years." According to information provided by TASS and several Telegram channels, such as "Baza" and "Caution, News," the actress felt unwell during a farewell to actor Anatoly Lobotsky at the Mayakovsky Theater. At the moment her health
In Chelyabinsk, Russia, a monument to the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov is planned to be installed in a park that already bears his name. This proposal was voiced by Zina Bakirova, the head of the Kyrgyz diaspora, at the People's Kurultai. She emphasized that many citizens of Kyrgyzstan are outside their country for various reasons, and the diasporas are actively promoting the Kyrgyz language and culture. In particular, there is already a park in Chelyabinsk dedicated to Chyngyz Aitmatov.
As reported by the Pushkin Theater website, where she worked for more than six decades, Vera Alentova has passed away. Vera Alentova. The actress's journey began at the Orsk Drama Theater, and after completing her studies at the Moscow Art Theater School, she became part of the Pushkin Theater in Moscow. Worldwide fame came to her after her leading role in the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which earned Soviet cinema an Oscar.
At OJSC "Kyrgyz Post", a ceremony was held to award the winners of the contest related to letters to Santa Claus. The contest, held under the slogan "The Country of My Dreams. Why Do I Want to Visit There?", was aimed at schoolchildren aged 9 to 14 and attracted over three thousand participants from various regions of the country. Participants sent their letters through post offices using registered mail. Valuable gifts such as tablets and mobile phones were awarded to the
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun vaccinating citizens planning to go on Hajj to Mecca in 2026 to ensure sanitary and epidemiological safety and reduce the risk of infection spread.
Recently, the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) conducted joint exercises aimed at neutralizing extremist groups. This was reported by the organization's press service in its statement. As part of the training, under the guidance of the joint headquarters, the duty shifts of the Crisis Response Center, as well as the Ministries of Defense and Emergency Situations of Tajikistan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan actively participated.
- At the discussion of the Bishkek General Plan until 2050, Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director for Project Issues at the Institute of Urban Planning, reported that the total area of the city is 41,081.3 hectares, of which 31% is privately owned. According to her data, 60% of the land is not yet registered in the unified state cadastre system, 5% belongs to the municipality, and 4% to the state.
During his speech at the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov discussed the state of family relationships in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the family is the foundation of the nation and an important element of the strength of the state. However, there is currently a concerning situation, with many marriages ending in divorce and children being left without one of their parents.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the New Year holidays of 2026 until January 12. Previously, the Ministry of Labor proposed to move the working days of January 8 and 9, 2026, to other dates — February 7 and April 25.
- At the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 25 in Bishkek, a delegate from Chon-Kemin, Dastan Dunkanaev, raised the issue of the Dolpran gold deposit, which is causing great concern among local residents. He noted that previously, during geological exploration, there was an incident involving the detention of the head of a Chinese company, who was accused of damaging pasture lands. Despite this, a final decision on the fate of the Dolpran deposit has still not been made.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Kosh-Döbö, located in the Ail district of Ala-Buga in the Ak-Talinsky district, a new two-story hospital has been built, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening ceremony took place today, December 25, with the online participation of President Sadyr Japarov. Local residents and representatives of the authorities at the regional and district levels also attended the event.
The IV People's Kurultai has begun in Bishkek, attended by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The first day of the forum took place on December 25. About 700 delegates from all regions of the country, as well as invited representatives of compatriots abroad and religious organizations, attended the event.
In the Issyk-Kul region, an investigation is underway regarding the forced boarding of a foreigner into a vehicle. Recently, a video surfaced on the internet showing an attempt to forcibly put a foreign citizen into a car at one of the bus stops in the Issyk-Kul region.
At the meeting of the 4th People's Kurultai, a delegate addressed the president with a proposal to introduce free treatment at the National Oncology Center. He noted that patients are often forced to use all their resources to undergo treatment, sometimes for 2-3 years.
During the public discussions of the General Plan-2050 in Bishkek, the developers shared information about the data on which this strategic document is based and how its implementation is planned. Irina Grishechkina, a specialist from the St. Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development, which is working on the General Plan for the capital, noted that extensive work was carried out to collect data during the preparation of the project.
At the IV People's Kurultai on December 25, a delegate from the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, Salamat Duyshkeev, called for not punishing teachers for the actions of children. Duyshkeev emphasized that the question of where children are in the evenings and with whom they spend their time often leads to teachers ultimately bearing the responsibility. "Instead of constantly looking for those to blame among teachers, it is necessary to focus on supporting their work. Parents
In the village of Novoe, located not far from Kun-Tuu, there is a school named after Kaparov, which was converted from a Finnish-type dormitory to accommodate 150 students. However, as reported on December 25 by the delegate of the People's Kurultai from Sokuluk, Asylgul Kenenbaeva, there are currently up to 400 children studying in this institution, creating unacceptable conditions. The distance between the blackboard and the desk is only 30 cm, which raises doubts about the possibility
The biometric control system implemented in the capital's airports in Moscow will be expanded to all regions of Russia. This was announced by the city's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, during his annual report on the work of the Moscow government. Sobyanin noted that this system serves as a barrier to the entry of individuals who are undesirable in the country, including those who appear on a special control list.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, reported on plans for the implementation of the second stage of reforms in the pension system. He noted that significant changes had been made to the legislation during the first stage, which allowed for an increase in pensions.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 25, deputy Alisher Kozyuev stated that the nationwide testing program (ORT) does not meet the requirements of the school curriculum. In his opinion, it would be advisable to include materials from the school curriculum in the ORT.
Recently, the Supreme Court made a decision regarding a two-story building used by the branch of the commercial bank "Kapital Bank" in Osh. According to the local administration, this building was erected on a land plot that previously belonged to school No. 6 named after Makarenko, located on Masaliev Street. In this regard, a lawsuit was filed in the Administrative Court of the Osh region for the return of the land to municipal ownership for its intended use.
In the Osh region, the opening of 3 production and 15 social facilities took place. The opening was held with the online participation of President Sadyr Japarov, as reported by the presidential representative office in the region.
In the Gulistan rural administration of the Nookat district, the schools do not meet established standards and require urgent attention, as noted by delegate Mahamadyusuf Maripov at the people's kurultai. He emphasized that although the president asked not to raise issues regarding the construction of new schools, kindergartens, and other facilities, the problems remain relevant and need to be addressed.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov (District No. 10) expressed concern about the lack of pharmacies in rural areas, which forces local residents to travel significant distances to purchase medications. He raised the question: "Is it possible to organize pharmacies in health posts across the country? Allow the sale of at least essential and emergency medications. In many villages, there is not even public transport to get to the nearest
According to information provided on December 25 by the delegate of the People's Kurultai, Kubatbek Kadyraliev, more than 200 students are studying in the building of the Esenaly Atakulov school in the village of Shamal-Terek, which has been deemed unsafe. The delegate also expressed the need for the construction of new educational infrastructure.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall Recently, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. The transport infrastructure was at the center of the discussion. Alexander Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG," presented the results of the analysis of the current situation. He noted that nearly 40% of the city's main street and road network does not meet
In the Issyk-Kul region, a man suspected of attempting to forcibly seize a foreign citizen has been detained. This was reported by the local internal affairs department. The incident became known thanks to a video published on December 24, 2025, on Instagram, which captured the attempt to forcefully place a foreigner into a car. This information was recorded in the logbook of the Issyk-Kul police department, which initiated an investigation and operational activities.
A new building for the special unit "Alpha" was inaugurated in Kyrgyzstan, attended by the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev. The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the SCNS, heads of regional units, and veterans of the national security service.
At the IV People's Kurultai, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev delivered a speech, marking the online opening of 94 new facilities, including social and industrial ones, in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Bishkek city administration, 5 social facilities and 1 industrial facility were opened in the capital.
Residents of the settlements neighboring the Kara-Baltin Distillery and China Petrol Company express their dissatisfaction with the unpleasant odors that disturb them. This was reported at the IV People's Kurultai on December 25 by a delegate from the Jayil District of the Chui Region, Mirlan Jusupbekov. “We support development, but it should not come at the expense of the health of the population,” he noted. Jusupbekov also pointed out that in the villages of Petropavlovka,
The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling has concluded in Bishkek, where the pairs competing for medals have been determined. The final stage of the tournament will take place on December 25, during which the last 5 sets of awards will be contested.
