Photo from the internet In anticipation of the New Year celebrations, the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication reminds us: there is no safe dose of alcohol. Experts emphasize that every shot of alcohol is a serious stress for the body, causing its destruction. The effects of alcohol affect all organs and systems.
On December 24, a meeting took place between Meder Tumanov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Samad Gasanov, Trade Representative of Azerbaijan in Central Asia. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, issues related to the implementation of previously reached agreements, which were discussed at the 6th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Humanitarian Cooperation held on
In Yerevan, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team achieved a confident victory over the team of Moldova in a friendly tournament. This information was published on the social media of the futsal association. The final score of the match was 4:2 in favor of the Kyrgyzstani team.
Valery Fadeev, who heads the Council under the President of Russia for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights, has proposed granting schools the right to independently decide on the enrollment of migrant children. He noted that it is important to trust teachers and school principals. “The school should decide for itself whether to accept a child or not, as it will be responsible for educating them. This, in my opinion, is a key point,” Fadeev expressed his position.
As of December 25 of the current year, the roads and mountain passes in Kyrgyzstan are open for traffic, and vehicle movement is taking place without any restrictions. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Photo by the Ministry of Transport According to the agency's information, road maintenance services are regularly engaged in clearing the roadway and treating the roads with inert materials.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Ak-Chiy, Chynar Tokolova has been appointed as the director of the local secondary school. Previously, this school, named after Murzabek Balbakov, was headed by Azamat Doelotbekov, who left the position to take another job. Chynar Tokolova was chosen to replace him, having previously worked at the school as a teacher.
In the Jayil district, the season of winter outdoor entertainment has begun. Despite temperature fluctuations, the snow cover in the foothills and mountains of the Jayil district remains stable. As soon as the snow layer reaches 10-15 centimeters, the residents of Kara-Balta flock to the foothills on weekends to enjoy sledding down the slopes.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of pilot operation of an automated information system (AIS) designed to process applications for tariff quotas for the import of certain types of meat. This step aims to fully transition the quota management process to a digital format, which, in turn, should enhance the transparency of the ministry's operations and reduce the risks of corruption.
A new digital system for assigning pensions will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, during a meeting with deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, the new system will be launched by July 1, 2026, and will eliminate the need for personal visits to the Social Fund. Pensions will be assigned automatically based on already collected data.
Nurzat Nurtayeva, representing Kyrgyzstan, took third place in the UWW world ranking for the year 2025. The 23-year-old athlete participated in four tournaments throughout the year, where she managed to win three medals.
Today, December 25, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will take to the court for the final match of the international tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is being held in the capital of the Maldives, Male, where four teams are participating.
According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, Ramis Junusaliev, the former president of the Kyrgyzstan Kok-Boru Federation, has been detained on suspicion of fraud. Notably, he is referred to in the statement as the current head of the federation. Detained suspect. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Detained suspect. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. The investigation has established that Junusaliev, using his connections in the
- On December 3, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers signed Order No. 1052-t, which approved cooperation with the government of Pakistan in the field of agriculture through a Memorandum of Understanding. The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, is authorized to sign this memorandum on behalf of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On December 25, at the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov made an important statement regarding the problem of environmental pollution and citizens' attitudes towards nature. According to the president, despite frequent clean-up events held in various regions, the level of pollution remains high. The reason for this is not the lack of clean-ups, but rather the deficiency of culture and responsibility among people.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), commented on the murder of a woman allegedly committed by her ex-husband, a police officer in Bishkek. He noted that any violence, including the use of weapons against women, will be strictly punished. Tashiev expressed that the entire country perceived this tragedy, which resulted in the death of a mother of three, "with anger and sorrow."
In 2024, the volume of the shadow economy in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 308 billion soms, which is equivalent to 19.5% of the total gross domestic product (GDP). This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee. Photo from the National Statistical Committee. Share of the unobserved economy (as a percentage of GDP) According to the report, compared to the previous year 2023, the share of the shadow, informal, and illegal economy increased by 0.3 percentage points. The main factor for
From December 24 to 26, Bishkek is hosting the XXXVII International Weightlifting Tournament. This tournament is dedicated to the 45th anniversary of Kanibek Osmonaliev's triumph at the Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980, as reported by the Weightlifting Federation. 141 athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan are participating in the competition, competing in various weight categories for both men and women.
According to reports, on December 15, the Taliban dismissed Consul Naqibullah Dehkonzoda from his position, coinciding with the suspension of the consulate's operations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan confirmed this information, adding that this decision was made by the Afghan authorities, as reported by "Asia-Plus". The ministry noted: "We are aware of this issue. According to international agreements, the decision to open or close a consulate in another
Recently, participants in the shared construction of a residential complex being built by LLC "Alliance Kurulush Plus" in microdistrict No. 3 of the capital appealed to the State National Security Committee (GKNB). In a collective appeal, they demand measures against the owner of "MBE Group" and his partners, who, according to their claims, are obstructing the completion of construction and have illegally seized commercial spaces in the building. The GKNB reported that in
At the IV People's Kurultai, the issue of electing the chairman of the National Council and his deputies was discussed. According to the protocol, 17 members participated in the meeting. As a result of the voting, Mambetkerim Chekirov was elected as the chairman of the National Council, and Zamirbek Kochorbaev and Baibolot Abytov were elected as his deputies.
In the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, the finals of the competitions "Үлгүлүү аксакал", "Үлгүлүү байбиче", "Нарктуу келин", "Мыкты ата", "Үлгүлүү үй-бүлө", "Үлгүлүү көчө", "Үлгүлүү конуш", "Үлгүлүү ишкана", and "Үлгүлүү жамаат" were held, as reported by the city administration. Candidates were nominated by municipal territorial administrations of the district, and their materials, including video
At the IV People's Kurultai, more than 700 delegates gathered, representing over 200 rural districts and various regions of the country. This was reported by State Secretary Arslan Koichiev to the Kabar agency. Koichiev emphasized: "I am actively involved in the preparation of the kurultai, and now I am entrusted with the responsibility for the successful conduct of the event. Our main task is to hear the people's opinion and confirm that the kurultai serves as a link between
In recent days, Kyrgyzstan has experienced issues with air travel due to heavy fog. Flights were canceled, and passengers were refunded for their tickets. It was particularly difficult at Manas International Airport, where fog hindered not only takeoffs but also landings. As a result, some flights were redirected to other airports, such as Issyk-Kul, Almaty, Tashkent, and Osh. According to the press service of the Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC, such weather conditions were previously more common
Reliance Industries In December, Reliance Industries suspended purchases of Russian oil; however, now, after the imposition of international sanctions, the company has resumed its operations. According to data obtained from Indian officials, the resumption of imports may partially offset the sharp decline in supplies from Russia, which, according to their estimates, have decreased by more than half this month. To deliver oil, Reliance has chartered Aframax-class tankers from RusExport, which
Saule Akylbekova, a 60-year-old resident of the village of Bakai-Ata in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, found a new hobby after retiring — she started growing flowers, which has become an additional source of income for her. By profession, Saule is an accountant and worked for many years in the village administration and the Social Fund.
On December 24 of this year, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a telephone conversation with Jahandzhai Ramful, who serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the discussion, the parties explored opportunities for further development of bilateral relations and agreed on the
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the process of identifying horses is actively underway. As reported by the leading specialist of the district veterinary service, Mirbek Toktobaev, the identification of 5,558 horses is planned for 2025, however, as of today, electronic chips have already been installed on 15,381 horses.
On December 24, the main New Year tree was lit in Kara-Balta. According to reports, the event took place in the square of the Lenin Cultural House, where many residents gathered to enjoy the concert and fireworks.
As of December 25, 2025, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the current exchange rates. USD — 87.4500 (as of 24.12 — 87.4500) EUR — 103.1866 (as of 24.12 — 103.0555) RUB — 1.1186 (as of 24.12 — 1.1118) KZT — 0.1714 (as of 24.12 — 0.1714) CNY — 12.4687 (as of 24.12 — 12.4426) In commercial banks, the average purchase price of the dollar is 87.34 soms, while the selling price is 87.80 soms.
As part of a seminar for Russian-speaking media dedicated to "Mobile Journalism: Editorial Processes, New Language, Platforms, and Formats," a correspondent from VB.KG met with journalists from TASS to discuss their work in foreign bureaus, the specifics of daily editorial practice and language training, as well as the nuances of covering international events in a changing world.
The changes made concern Article 232(1), which is now titled “Hunting, intentional destruction, as well as illegal acquisition, storage, transfer, or sale of the snow leopard (Central Asian leopard).” Previously, this article was titled “Hunting and intentional destruction of the snow leopard.” According to the new version, fines for the specified actions range from 1200 to 1800 calculation indicators, or punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to three years. In the previous version of
At the IV People's Kurultai, the chairman of the auditing commission was elected — Zhanibek Bargybaev. According to the protocol, the new commission consists of 11 members. The issue of appointing a chairman was included in the agenda and discussed.
- Since the beginning of 2025, Kyrgyzstan has exported 85.7 tons of honey to China from January to November. This data was published in the electronic database of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The largest number of shipments was recorded in January (20 tons), May (33 tons), and June (15 tons).
In his speech at the Moscow City Duma meeting, the mayor emphasized that the skills of video game enthusiasts could be useful for unmanned troops, which is important for achieving victory. "We want gamers to remember that their skills can be applied in the military sphere," he noted, as reported by TASS. Sobyanin also pointed out the successes of Muscovites in esports tournaments, where they often take high places, and noted that the city's residents are generally actively
The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB KR) has received a collective appeal from participants in the shared construction of a multi-story residential building in the third microdistrict of Bishkek. The investors, representing the company OsOO "Alliance Kurulush Plus," demand that measures be taken against the owner of "MBE Group," M.B.E., and his associates, who are obstructing the completion of construction and unlawfully appropriated commercial property
Today, December 25, the IV People's Kurultai, which holds significant importance for the state, begins at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic in Kyrgyzstan. Participants expected at the event include the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, as well as government members and representatives of state services.
- On December 11, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 800, regulating the establishment of the Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) "Tamchy," which will operate under special legal norms. This document was prepared in accordance with the law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy'" and contains criteria for the placement of facilities, as well as establishes the procedure for forming a comprehensive development and zoning
On December 24, 2025, the final of the national competition "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" took place in Bishkek, organized by the Export Development and Promotion Center "Kyrgyz Export," as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The competition was created to identify and support leaders among export-oriented companies, as well as to promote Kyrgyz products in international markets. At the event, welcoming speeches were made by
Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with 30 delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, representing diasporas from countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Germany, the USA, Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Slovakia, Poland, South Korea, and Egypt. During the meeting, the minister detailed the key aspects of state policy, the socio-economic development of the country, and the activities of the Ministry of Foreign
A recent tragedy in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in the death of a woman, has sparked widespread public outcry. On this matter, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev, emphasized that the state will respond firmly to any violence against women and children.
As part of the international campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," the Department of Social Development of the Leninsky District Municipal Administration, with the support of UNFPA, organized an event. This year, the main focus was on the issue of digital violence. The organizers noted that with the growth of technology, women and girls are increasingly facing harassment and threats online, highlighting the need for new methods to protect human rights.
In the rural municipality of Jany-Jer in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, hemp was cultivated during the Soviet Union. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the local rural municipality.
Today, December 25, the IV People's Kurultai will kick off at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. At the opening of the event, President Sadyr Japarov will address the participants with a speech. Also, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev will present a report on the government's activities over the past year. During the second day, December 26, the results of the kurultai will be summarized and key tasks for 2026 will be defined.
A traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek—Osh highway, resulting in injuries to three people. According to preliminary data, the incident happened on the evening of December 24 in the village of Bokso-Zhol, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, at the 65th kilometer of the road. The accident involved vehicles of the models "Honda CR-V," "Volkswagen Golf," and "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter."
Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol, has found herself at the center of a criminal case in Russia. The Lenin District Court of St. Petersburg has registered proceedings under an article concerning incitement of hatred and humiliation of dignity. She is accused of inciting hatred towards Kyrgyz and Kazakhs. Photo from the archive. Ekaterina Bivol became a subject of a case in Russia for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs
An incident occurred on the Tajik-Afghan border, resulting in the deaths of two Tajik servicemen: 28-year-old Ismatullo Kurbonov and 33-year-old Zirebon Navruzbekov. This was reported by a source to "Radio Ozodi". According to the information, the clash took place on December 24 in the area of Shamsiddin Shohin. It is specified that a group of Afghan smugglers crossed the border, leading to a shootout in which the Tajik border guards were killed, and several others were injured. One
In the morning of December 25, the exchange rates of foreign currencies at the exchange offices on the Moscow City Council are presented as follows:
