On December 23, six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the bills concerning amendments to the republican budget for 2025, as well as the budget for 2026 and the planning period for 2027-2028, all in three readings. As Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev reported, the real growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) was 11.5%, exceeding the initial forecast of 9%.
On December 24 of this year, updated provisions of the technical regulation concerning perfumery and cosmetic products will come into force within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The changes clarify the scope of application of the regulation, especially regarding cosmetics applied to various products. For example, this pertains to baby diapers containing moisturizing cream, as well as jeans with anti-cellulite
Deputy Gula Kozhokulova, at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, proposed the need for government oversight of the development of the general plan for the city of Bishkek. She raised a question about the government's role in this process. In response, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev stated that the mayor of the city is responsible for the work on the general plan. "A new project was recently presented, but unfortunately, I was unable to see it in full," noted
The new owner acquired about 300 houses Roza Bektashova, a resident of Bishkek, was surprised to learn that about 300 houses located between Masalieva and Babay-Ata streets are designated as state property according to the new master plan.
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has published an official statement in response to the results of the audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber regarding the projects "Education for the Future" and "Strengthening the Foundations of Learning". In the ministry, it was emphasized that they consistently adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability in the use of both state and donor funds. However, some conclusions presented in the Accounts
On December 22, 2025, at around 21:00, information about the abduction of a minor, K.H., born in 2008, was received by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Alamudun district. According to reports, the incident occurred in the village of Vasilievka, where unknown individuals took the girl away in a silver car. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region confirmed that the information about the incident was registered, and an alert operation was immediately initiated.
On December 24, 2025, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov raised the issue of the anticipated increase in budget revenues associated with the reduction of the shadow economy. He also drew attention to the implementation of state programs aimed at combating poverty. Additionally, Deputy Rustambek Sovetbek uulu emphasized the need to accelerate the transformation of land in the Nookat district of the Osh region. In the context of a shortage of land plots, he
In Manas, on the roof of the underground pedestrian crossing that was repaired about five months ago, a water leak has begun. City residents report that water droplets from the roof create inconveniences for pedestrians. This underground crossing is located at the intersection of T. Baizakov and N. Aitmatov streets, and the repair work was completed in July 2025.
The total amount of securities sold was 700 million dollars
An international seminar dedicated to mobile journalism was held in Moscow, organized by the TASS news agency in collaboration with the International Relations Department. The event gathered journalists from various countries to discuss editorial processes, new linguistic approaches, platforms, and formats.
In 2025, an updated Labor Code was adopted, focusing on achieving a balance between the interests of employers and employees. The new document introduces mixed and remote forms of employment, as well as establishes quotas for people with disabilities and graduates of orphanages. Over the past two years, there has been a noticeable increase in employment in Kyrgyzstan. In 2024, 263.1 thousand jobs were created, and an additional 229.2 thousand were added in the first nine months of 2025. These
620,000 soms and 5,000 dollars were stolen from one apartment Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region reported the detention of a person suspected of a series of apartment burglaries.
According to information contained in Epstein's files, a caller, whose name is not disclosed, states that a woman he had a relationship with and who gave birth to his son contacted him in 1997. She was inquiring about the correct spelling of the name Ghislaine, referring to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice. According to the caller, Maxwell offered the two daughters of this woman to meet with Trump and one of his friends in a hotel for money. The meeting took place on Christmas
The group that took responsibility for this act is called Robins of the Alleys. They announced on their social media that the goal of the action was to provide assistance to families facing difficulties in securing food during the holiday season. According to them, the food was distributed under the Christmas tree and donated to local food banks. These "Robin Hoods" also criticized large corporations for the constant price increases and the inaccessibility of essential goods for the
In the Chui region, police officers detained participants in a crime related to the abduction of a minor. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the victim's mother, a group of unknown criminals forcibly placed her daughter into a Honda Stepwgn vehicle near their home and fled the scene. Operational information about the vehicle was immediately relayed to all units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
On December 23 in Bishkek, the competitions of the second day of the Kyrgyzstan Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship took place, where the winners in the categories up to 60, 67, 77, 87, and 130 kg were determined. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Category up to 60 kg
- From January to November 2025, the manufacturing industry produced goods worth 543 billion 168.4 million soms, as confirmed by information from the National Statistical Committee. Of this volume, basic metals and finished metal products (excluding machinery and equipment) accounted for 327 billion 228.9 million soms, which is 60.2% of the total volume. Food products, including beverages and tobacco products, amounted to 94 billion 229.9 million soms (17.3%), while rubber and plastic products,
On December 24, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, which included 30 people. This information was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KR. The delegates represent various diaspora organizations and associations of compatriots operating in countries such as the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Germany, the USA, Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom,
In the past few years, the area of green spaces in Bishkek has decreased by 20%. This was reported by the developers of the new city master plan. Irina Grishechkina, an architect from St. Petersburg and a member of the team working on the master plan, noted that the level of air pollution in Bishkek exceeds permissible norms by 3-5 times.
The truck was stopped at the Russian-Kazakh border near the village of Ozinki. During the inspection conducted by an inspector from the territorial office of the Rosselkhoznadzor in conjunction with the FSB Border Guard and the Saratov Customs, it was established that the production date of the feed in the veterinary certificate did not match the date indicated on the packaging. This violation contradicts the traceability requirements and veterinary standards of the Eurasian Economic Union. As
During the discussion, it was emphasized that it is important to focus on eliminating the shortage of essential medicines that some patients are forced to purchase abroad. To address this issue, a special commission has been established under the Ministry of Health, tasked with preparing specific recommendations to improve the situation with medicine supply by the end of December. There was also talk about the need for urgent measures for the supply of scarce medications. Considering the
An investigation by the internal security service has been conducted
Entrepreneurs have become victims of extortion by the suspects In Kyrgyzstan, former high-ranking officials of the State Tax Service have been detained on charges of corrupt activities. This information was provided by the press center of the State National Security Committee (GKNB).
The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship has concluded in Bishkek. On December 23, 5 sets of medals were contested in Olympic weight categories.
As part of a new bill presented on December 23, the jewelry industry of Kyrgyzstan may receive unique tax benefits that are not available in other post-Soviet states. This was announced by Almambet Shykmamatov, chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Shykmamatov, currently only 47 jewelry manufacturers are officially registered, while most of them operate in the shadow sector. The new bill proposes a number of
Registration for participants will end on December 26
At a seminar for employees of Russian-speaking media in Moscow, the Deputy General Director of TASS, Alexander Kopnov, presented journalists with certificates for completing the course "Mobile Journalism: Editorial Processes, New Language, Platforms, and Formats."
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed the opinion that there is a need to develop mortgage housing in the regions of the country. She posed the question: "Maybe it's time to leave Bishkek?", pointing out that important strategic problems are not being addressed in the capital: yards have turned into parking lots, and there is a lack of control over population growth and social issues. Kozhokulova also noted that the prices for
This year, the plan of 11 billion soms has been exceeded At the final staff meeting, Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, reported a significant increase in the agency's income over the past six years, which amounted to 30 times.
The statistics presented by the Rosselkhoznadzor indicate that the Perm Krai of Russia has significantly increased the volume of timber exports to Kyrgyzstan, increasing it sixfold. In recent months, there has been active development of economic ties between the Perm Krai and the countries of Central Asia.
In the Chuy region, the launch of the small hydroelectric power station "Shamshy" took place. The construction of the station was completed in record time thanks to the financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF). In October 2024, an agreement was signed under which the project received 1 million US dollars.
The reasons for the shortage of medical workers in the country were announced by the head of the department Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a shortage of 23 thousand medical workers, reported Acting Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov during a meeting of the parliamentary committee.
In an interview with IA "Kabar," academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Zhamin Akimaliev emphasized that the agricultural sector of the country, despite unfavorable weather conditions, demonstrated remarkable resilience. According to him, even in conditions of drought and low water availability, agriculture was able to achieve growth in gross production. He also highlighted the importance of reforms being carried out in this
The Cabinet of Ministers has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that provides for the introduction of new fees for the registration, re-registration, and annual maintenance of the Unified State Register of Actuaries and Insurance Brokers. This document has been developed in accordance with the Law "On Insurance and Insurance Activities," as well as the Code on Non-Tax Revenues.
At the session of the Bishkek City Council, Victoria Mozgacheva confirmed that ten new kindergartens will be established in the capital by 2026. She noted that it is planned to open at least ten preschool educational institutions each year, and currently, home-based education is being actively implemented as part of government programs, with a pilot voucher project taking place this year. Additionally, one kindergarten has already been opened in "Muras-Ordo," and major renovations are
The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic shared information about the employment situation in the geological sector, as well as the percentage of local workers in companies within this field. According to the data presented in the infographic, 93% of all employees are local residents. "This confirms the creation of jobs in the regions and contributes to improving the socio-economic situation of citizens," the official statement notes.
Employees of the Patrol Police in Osh rescued a five-year-old girl who was left in a car on a frosty street. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department. The incident occurred today around 3:20 AM in the parking lot of Osh International Airport. During nighttime patrols, police officers noticed that a little girl was sleeping in a locked Daewoo Nexia vehicle. She was alone in the cabin, and the doors were locked.
Next year, the construction of 36 new educational institutions is planned
At the joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on December 23, the chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Alambet Shykmamatov, stated that the issues related to the export of light industry goods will be resolved in the near future. In response to a question from deputy Jumabek Salymbekov about the need for an urgent resolution of these issues, Shykmamatov acknowledged that there are indeed certain difficulties in this area.
During a public discussion, Leonid Bukhman, a distinguished cultural figure, raised an important question about the future of the historical center of Bishkek. It is important to note that the general plan project was developed by specialists from the Research Institute in St. Petersburg. Bukhman, who had the opportunity to visit the northern capital of Russia, noted that he was struck by how the authorities there care for the preservation of historical sites.
Nurbek Toktakunov, the lawyer for Kadir Atambaev, reported that his client, the son of former president Almazbek Atambaev, was forcibly shaved bald in the pre-trial detention center. This information was published by him on social media. Photo from social media The lawyer noted that the incident occurred after Kadir Atambaev requested the Internal Regulations (IR). According to Toktakunov, this action is a form of revenge, considering that his client's hair had already been cut short
Elvira Surabaldiyeva reported that she received appeals from residents of the Uzgen district in the Osh region regarding prolonged legal disputes related to the bus depot located at: Lenin St., 19. The deputy notes that the process concerning the lawsuit from law enforcement agencies has been ongoing for almost a year, while the bus depot continues to operate, providing jobs for about 300 people and being owned by approximately 200 shareholders. This process has involved the property at Manas
- According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, the volume of mineral production from January to November 2025 reached 65 billion 401.4 million soms. The physical volume index compared to the same period in 2024 was 115.3%. In November, this indicator amounted to 7 billion 960.3 million soms, which corresponds to 101.7%.
The Bishkek Electric Networks Company reminds its subscribers of the necessity to pay their electricity bills on time. Tomorrow, December 25, 2025, more than 6000 subscribers will be disconnected from electricity supply due to outstanding debts. To prevent unpleasant situations, the branch of JSC "NESK" urges its clients to monitor their payments more actively.
The Italian Supercup this year was contested between the finalists of Serie A and the Coppa Italia from the previous season, and "Napoli" managed to secure victory, defeating "Bologna" in the final with a score of 2:0.
Within the framework of the Constitution, Kyrgyzstan ensures access to school education for all children, while the study of the Kyrgyz (state) language maintains its primary importance, which continues to strengthen, said Edil Baisalov on December 24 at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, "the state provides all necessary resources for the study of the state language, including the development and publication of textbooks in accordance with the curriculum. However,
On the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), the price of platinum futures for delivery in January 2026 reached a level above $2,300 per troy ounce, marking the first occurrence since March 4, 2008. As a result, the price increased by 10 percent, according to trading data. As of December 23, the price of platinum futures rose by 10.14 percent, reaching $2,301.2 per troy ounce. By 3:49 Bishkek time, the futures price had increased to $2,302.5, reflecting a growth of 10.2 percent.
- Since December 18, work has begun in the Tyup District on the reproduction of fish stocks. This event is organized by the Regional Department of Acclimatization and Fish Reproduction in cooperation with the tourism and environmental police, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As noted by the ministry, these actions are being implemented as part of the approved forecast plan for the artificial reproduction of fish stocks in state water bodies for 2025–2026.
