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Teachers and medical workers in Uzbekistan will be required to report cases of violence against children.
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Teachers and medical workers in Uzbekistan will be required to report cases of violence against children.

Illustrative photo Starting from September 2026, a new law will come into effect in Uzbekistan that introduces administrative liability for employees of educational institutions, medical organizations, and social protection services for concealing facts of violence against minors. This step is part of a decree by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, published on December 24, concerning the strategy for protecting children from violence for the period from 2026 to 2030. This requirement applies to

25.12.2025, 16:28
Local news / Exclusive

Who Gets the Grand Prix? The Results of the Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights Have Been Announced

The XIX International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights titled "Resilience in Times of Crisis" took place in Bishkek, organized by the NGO "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan." Hundreds of viewers, including representatives of government and international organizations, students, young filmmakers, and women leaders from the regions, participated in the festival screenings.

25.12.2025, 16:26
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In Jalal-Abad, dropper suspects were detained

In the Jalal-Abad region, law enforcement agencies detained a group of droppers, according to information from the regional Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that on October 30, 2025, a Chinese citizen born in 1991, named Zh. I., filed a report with the police.

25.12.2025, 16:23
Economy / Exclusive

The President opened 11 facilities in the Batken region

On the occasion of the first day of the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov participated in an online event during which 94 facilities were ceremonially opened across the country. In particular, in the Batken region, 11 facilities were put into operation, including 3 production enterprises, 7 social institutions, and 1 road.

25.12.2025, 16:22
Local news

EBRD allocates 8.3 million for the renovation of the wastewater treatment plant complex in Osh

At the meeting on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the project "Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the city of Osh." The EBRD had previously implemented two phases of the project "Rehabilitation of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the city of Osh," within which the second stage of the treatment facilities was modernized with a capacity

25.12.2025, 16:18
Health

Delegate requests to re-establish the Naryn District Family Medical Center

At the People's Kurultai, delegate Ömürbek Kurmanaliev raised the issue of the necessity to create a Naryn District Family Medical Center, as there is no such institution in this area, which has a population of over 52,000 people. Kurmanaliev noted that the settlements in the district are located quite far from each other.

25.12.2025, 16:16
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In the EAEU, import duties on waste and scrap of precious metals have been eliminated until the end of 2028

- The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to eliminate import customs duties on waste and scrap of precious metals, effective until December 31, 2028. Vaghn Kazaryan, Director of the Customs-Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation Department of the EEC, noted that previous experience with such measures helped maintain the load of refining capacities in the EAEU and increased the consumption of waste and scrap of precious metals.

25.12.2025, 16:16
Education news

Residents of the village of Shoron request to build a school, - delegate

In the village of Shoron, located in the Aiyl district of Kok-Jar, there is a lack of necessary social infrastructure, which became a topic of discussion at the People's Kurultai, where a delegate from the Nookat district spoke. According to her, local residents are forced to send their children to educational institutions located in neighboring villages. The village has about 2000 residents, and they are urgently requesting the construction of a school.

25.12.2025, 16:13
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The road to Zardala has been opened for traffic for 888.9 million soms — the president participated.

In the Batken region, the construction of a road has been successfully completed, with a cost of 888.9 million soms. This project includes the Sary-Talaa–Kyzyl-Tash–Zardaly route. The opening of new industrial and social facilities, including this road, took place online during the IV People's Kurultai, which is being held with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov.

25.12.2025, 16:13
A delegate from Uzgen requested to build a bridge over the Jazy River
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A delegate from Uzgen requested to build a bridge over the Jazy River

At the IV People's Kurultai, delegate Avatbek Zholoev, representing the Uzgen district, addressed the authorities with an initiative to build a bridge over the Jazy River. This river separates the settlements of Jazy and Myrzake. The delegate noted that the lack of a bridge for a long time creates significant problems for the residents of this area. The Uzgen district includes three villages — Kurshab, Myrzake, and Jazy, but there is still no proper transportation connection between them.

25.12.2025, 16:09
The Chief Expert of the Center for Political Research will be Bakyt Baketaev
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The Chief Expert of the Center for Political Research will be Bakyt Baketaev

The initiative put forward by the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and China for the development of transport infrastructure in the form of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is receiving active support from various segments of society. This project represents not only economic and infrastructural value but also possesses significant strategic potential for Central Asia. The legal community is also showing active interest in this endeavor, indicating the need for a comprehensive

25.12.2025, 16:06
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The Ministry of Labor explained why foreign labor is being attracted to Kyrgyzstan.

Recently, issues related to the attraction of foreign labor and the presence of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan have been actively discussed. In light of the growing interest in this topic, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has clarified how control over these processes is carried out and what the state policy in this area is. According to the information from the ministry, foreign specialists are attracted exclusively within the framework of current

25.12.2025, 16:05
115 Suspects in Preparing Terrorist Attacks During the Holidays Detained in Istanbul
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115 Suspects in Preparing Terrorist Attacks During the Holidays Detained in Istanbul

The operation involves the counter-terrorism department, which received information about possible attacks on non-Muslims ahead of the holidays. As a result of the conducted activities, searches and arrests were carried out at 124 addresses. During the searches, pistols, ammunition, and numerous documents related to ISIS were seized. According to information from the Prosecutor General's Office, during the investigation, it became known that 137 suspects maintain connections with conflict

25.12.2025, 16:00
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"Zhubaylar": The Russian Son-in-Law Adored by the Elders: The Story of Aruuke Kolokoeva

In the "Couples" section today, we present Aruuke Kolokoeva, a Kyrgyz girl, and Radamir, a Russian guy, both of whom grew up in Kyrgyzstan. Aruuke is a native of Bishkek, where she works as an ITF taekwondo coach, specializing in training girls. “I got married at 19. My husband and I met at training sessions since we were both coaches. He was persistent, meeting me after work and seeing me home,” she recalls.

25.12.2025, 15:57
The state purchased beans from Talas farmers for 100 million soms.
Economy

The state purchased beans from Talas farmers for 100 million soms.

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, shared information about support for farmers in the Talas region in an interview with First Radio. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.

25.12.2025, 15:54
Mayor of Osh: 95% of tasks completed, ahead - new projects
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Mayor of Osh: 95% of tasks completed, ahead - new projects

The mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, shared with the Kabar agency the results of the mayor's office's work and outlined future plans covering a wide range of tasks—from opening new educational institutions to attracting investments and resettling citizens. According to Toktorbaev, President Sadyr Japarov addressed a number of pressing issues at the recent Kurultai, where 40 delegates from Osh attended. The forum is being held at a high organizational level.

25.12.2025, 15:52
Local news

Queues for medical certificate 083. The load on polyclinics has increased sixfold.

Due to the increase in the number of applications for the issuance of medical certificates of form No. 083, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is asking citizens to be patient. Recently, there has been a significant rise in inquiries regarding this matter. According to the heads of family medicine centers, while previously an average of 15-20 people per day applied for the certificate, this number has now increased, which has led to the emergence of queues in some medical institutions.

25.12.2025, 15:51
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A delegate from Tokmok requested to attract microchip manufacturers from Taiwan (PRC) as investors

- At the IV People's Kurultai, held today, December 25, Altynbek Aldakulov, a delegate from Tokmok, shared with the participants the pressing issues faced by his city. He pointed out the high degree of inaction among local enterprises and emphasized that investment is crucial for their recovery. According to him, Tokmok has the status of an industrial center; however, many factories and plants remain inactive. In his opinion, the problem affects not only Tokmok but the entire country.

25.12.2025, 15:47
Education news

A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to ban the use of phones by children in schools and kindergartens.

At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, Islam Akhmedov proposed to introduce a ban on the use of mobile phones by children in educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens. In his opinion, excessive dependence on mobile devices can lead to serious negative consequences. He noted that similar measures are already successfully implemented in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

25.12.2025, 15:46
Exclusive

A delegate from the Talas region proposed to put the "Kairma" canal into operation to expand irrigated lands.

At the IV People's Kurultai, held on December 25, 2025, the delegate from the Talas region, Kenzhaly Arykbaev, emphasized that the issue of insufficient irrigation water and the development of the irrigation system in the Talas Valley remains extremely urgent. He proposed to restore the operation of the "Kairma" canal, which, according to him, could significantly increase irrigated land by 15,000 hectares, covering the area from the eastern part of the Talas district (starting

25.12.2025, 15:43
Local news / Exclusive

Construction of the road to the village of Zardaly has been completed

The construction of a road connecting the villages of Sary-Talaa, Kyzyl-Tash, and Zardaly has been completed in the Batken region. This road has now been officially put into operation, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that a 30-meter iron bridge was built as part of the project.

25.12.2025, 15:43
News / Education news

The deputy requests to increase student scholarships

Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva, at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, drew attention to the need to increase scholarships for students. She noted that President Sadyr Japarov announced at the Kurultai plans to increase teachers' salaries by 100% by 2026. Egenberdieva believes that a similar approach should be applied to students to ensure their motivation to study.

25.12.2025, 15:41
Education news

Graduates on Budget Places at Universities Should Be Required to Work for the State, - Deputy

During the discussion, she noted that Kyrgyzstan is facing a personnel shortage and proposed to implement a bill that would require budget-funded graduates to work in state institutions. Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova believes that graduates should sign contracts with the government, which would help address the problem of the lack of qualified personnel. Additionally, Kozhokulova appealed to the Acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Gulzat Isamatova, with a request to return

25.12.2025, 15:41
North Korea Showed Its Under Construction Nuclear Submarine
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North Korea Showed Its Under Construction Nuclear Submarine

During his visit, Kim Jong Un was briefed on a submarine with a displacement of 8,700 tons and discussed new research on "secret underwater weapons." He also outlined "strategic plans regarding the reorganization of the Navy and the creation of new units," according to the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA). Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of creating a strategic strike nuclear submarine to ensure the self-defense of the DPRK. He expressed concern over the joint

25.12.2025, 15:38
In Moscow airports, the control system filtered out every tenth migrant
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In Moscow airports, the control system filtered out every tenth migrant

According to information provided by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the control system at the capital's airports has filtered out one in ten migrants over the past year. This figure was announced during a report on the activities of the city government. According to the mayor, the biometric system, which has been operational since December of last year, prevented the entry of approximately 45,000 individuals into Moscow's airports. This accounts for about 10% of the total number of

25.12.2025, 15:38
The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan spoke at the IV People's Kurultai. What did he talk about?
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The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan spoke at the IV People's Kurultai. What did he talk about?

In his speech, Turgunbek Uulu emphasized the activities of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, highlighting that its members, who have undergone a rigorous selection process, are focused on legislative support for the sustainable development of the country. According to the speaker, the previous parliament was sometimes perceived not as a constructive platform but as a center for political games, which led to complex situations in the country. However, over the past five years, the

25.12.2025, 15:36
News / Education news

In the village of Komsomol, 1100 children study in a 250-seat school in three shifts, - delegate

In the village of Komsomol, where there is a school with 250 places, 1100 children study in three shifts. This was reported on December 25 by Urmatbek Albanov, a delegate of the People's Kurultai from Sokuluk. The delegate also expressed concern about the lack of a school in the village of Ak-Jol in the Manas rural administration, inquiring when construction would begin.

25.12.2025, 15:35
News / Education news

A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to open a system of charter schools in Kyrgyzstan.

During the fourth people's Kurultai, held on December 25, Bektur Abdykalikov, head of the Association of Kyrgyz Students in Korea, proposed to introduce a charter school system in Kyrgyzstan on behalf of compatriots from the USA and Canada. He noted that there is a high occupancy rate in public educational institutions, which often leads to low quality of education. Many families cannot afford private school tuition due to financial constraints.

25.12.2025, 15:33
Local news

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Gulzat Isamatova for the position of Minister of Science

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on December 25, the deputies unanimously supported the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova to the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that Isamatova's predecessor in this position was Baktyyar Orozov, who left his post on December 15 due to violations of ethical standards among state and municipal employees. The reason for his resignation was his arrest while driving

25.12.2025, 15:31
News / Education news

Deputy: We are not fully utilizing the scientific potential of the Academy of Sciences

"The scientific potential of the Academy of Sciences is not being fully utilized," noted Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. "There are many scientific institutions and institutes in the country, but when discussing legislative proposals, we do not receive conclusions from our experts at the Academy of Sciences. We have a significant number of scientific developments that remain unclaimed, especially in the field of water resources.

25.12.2025, 15:30
In the new hospital of the Ak-Talinsky district, the first two infants were born
Health / Exclusive

In the new hospital of the Ak-Talinsky district, the first two infants were born

In the village of Kosh-Dobo, located at an altitude of 3,020 meters above sea level and 100 kilometers from the district center, a new family medical group has been opened. The online ceremony dedicated to this event was attended by President Sadyr Japarov. According to information from the Ministry of Health, the construction of the medical facility was financed from the republican budget. A total of 65.9 million soms was allocated for the construction of a hospital that meets modern

25.12.2025, 15:27
In the Batken Region, gas reserves will be studied again
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In the Batken Region, gas reserves will be studied again

In the Batken region, research aimed at determining potential gas reserves will soon begin at the Pidap site. This was reported by the press service of the presidential representative in the region. On December 20, Aibek Shamenov, the head of the region, visited unused gas wells located near the village of Oruk-Zar in the Akturpak rural district of the Kadamjai district. After the visit, Shamenov instructed the district akim Bolot Bayake uulu to organize activities for assessing gas reserves.

25.12.2025, 15:27