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In January-November, industrial production in the republic amounted to 685.9 billion soms.

- From January to November 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 685 billion 931.7 million soms. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. The physical volume index compared to the same period in 2024 was 110%. In November 2025, the volume of industrial production amounted to 90 billion 270.3 million soms, and the index relative to November 2024 showed an increase of 112.7%.

24.12.2025, 11:10
Education news

990 million soms allocated for the construction of the academic building of the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke about the progress of major cultural projects that are ongoing in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. As part of the discussion on the national budget being reviewed by parliament, 465 million soms have been allocated for the modernization of the material and technical base of cultural institutions in 2025. In the previous year, 2024, 952 million soms were allocated for these purposes.

24.12.2025, 11:08
Local news / Exclusive

The weather has improved in "Manas". Flight operations have resumed.

Today, December 24, international flights have resumed at Manas International Airport, which were previously not accepted due to fog. This information was provided by Kaktus.media citing the JSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Currently, visibility on the runway of "Manas" is 3 kilometers, and at Osh Airport, it is over 2 kilometers.

24.12.2025, 11:04
Economy

Kendirbaeva: In connection with the introduction of 12-year education, the Ministry of Education requires additional funding

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev asked a question about the sufficiency of the budget allocated to the Ministry of Education. In response, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva reported that the implementation of the ministry's main plan would require 1 billion 438 million soms, with 1 billion 428 million 231 thousand soms needed for preschool education, 530 million soms for primary education and higher education institutions, as well as 139 million soms for the

24.12.2025, 11:00
Exclusive

Gross agricultural output in 2025 exceeded 437 billion soms, - Ministry of Agriculture

- This became known from a press release by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, which reports that by 2025, the gross volume of agricultural products will reach 437 billion soms, which is 102% more compared to 2024. According to the ministry, the volume of products in the processing industry amounted to 95 billion 230 million soms, which is 15 billion 31 million soms more than last year. This has allowed the country to fully provide itself in six

24.12.2025, 10:59
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In Nookat, a man who killed a fellow villager over a conflict has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

In Nookat, a man has been convicted of killing his fellow villager as a result of a conflict. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison. According to the information from the Nookat district prosecutor's office, during the first nine months of 2025, 7 criminal cases related to particularly serious crimes were registered, which is one case less than in the same period last year, when there were 8 such cases. All investigations have been completed, and the materials have been submitted to the

24.12.2025, 10:54
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In the city of Osh, facilities were built on school lands, and a bank, trading points, and catering establishments were opened — everyone wants to return them to the state.

In the city of Osh, plans are underway to free the territory around the Makarenko School from illegal constructions. According to local municipality information, on December 24, Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev visited secondary school No. 6 and instructed the relevant services to return the land plots that were unlawfully transferred to private ownership back to municipal property.

24.12.2025, 10:52
The Supreme Council of the EAEU approved the Concept for Tourism Development
Tourism / Exclusive

The Supreme Council of the EAEU approved the Concept for Tourism Development

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council has decided to implement the Concept for the Development of Tourism within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. This document outlines key directions for the tourism industry and proposes measures aimed at deepening economic cooperation, as well as increasing mutual tourist trips between the countries of the Union, as reported in the press release of the EAEU. As part of the Concept, it is planned to develop joint tourism products, create new

24.12.2025, 10:46
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In the city of Kara-Kul, veterans of the energy sector and hydro builders were congratulated

In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, local authorities held congratulations in honor of Energy Day, celebrated on December 22. The event was dedicated to veterans working in the energy and hydropower construction sectors. Municipality representatives visited veterans at home, inquiring about their health and emphasizing their significant contribution to the development of the energy sector. In recognition of their merits, commemorative gifts were presented, and words of gratitude were

24.12.2025, 10:42
A leather factory is being built in the Ysyk-Ata district.
Economy

A leather factory is being built in the Ysyk-Ata district.

According to the minister, 100 hectares of land have been allocated for the factory, which previously belonged to private owners and was unused. This land has been transferred to the state and is now managed by the state enterprise "Agroholding" under the auspices of the ministry. The project is being implemented at the direction of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

24.12.2025, 10:40
Local news

Public hearings on the new General Plan project have begun in Bishkek

Public hearings have started in Bishkek dedicated to the project of the new General Plan for the city, which covers the period until 2050. The hearings are scheduled for December 24 for the Lenin and Pervomaisky districts, and on December 25 they will take place in the Oktyabrsky and Sverdlovsky districts.

24.12.2025, 10:34
Local news

Bishkek Resident: Our Property is Marked as State Property in the Master Plan. What is This?

At the public discussion, Roza Bekhtashova, one of the residents of the area, expressed her concern about the plot being marked in red, which usually indicates land owned by the state. She emphasized that local residents are extremely worried about the fate of their property. “Our plots are marked in red. This color is for state property, but in reality, this is private property, and we have been living here for over 30 years. Why are our homes painted red? We demand that the plot be marked in

24.12.2025, 10:33
Local news

The Ministry of Health proposes to update the rules for the circulation of medicines

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic." This document, concerning the laws on "Circulation of Medicines" and "Licensing and Permitting System," is subject to public discussion. The main goal of this draft law is to improve the regulatory framework in the field of drug circulation, which includes optimizing the processes of state registration and eliminating duplicative norms

24.12.2025, 10:31
Local news / Exclusive

"Archive Photos": Cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev — One of the First Five People in Space — Visited the Collective Farm Syn-Tash

In the collective farm Sın-Tash, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chuy region (currently this is the rural district of Sın-Tash), the cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev visited, who was among the first five people to fly into space. This information was provided by the head of library No. 16 in the village of Telman of the rural district of Sın-Tash, Kalyman Almanbetova.

24.12.2025, 10:30
Exclusive

In the Alaykuu Valley, a driver was fined for summer tires

In the Kara-Kulja district, in the Alaykuu valley, a fine was imposed on a driver who was operating a vehicle equipped with summer tires. This was reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. It became known that Colonel of Police Melis Idirisov, head of the Kara-Kulja district internal affairs department, reminded motorists of the importance of adhering to traffic rules in this area. He also conducted an inspection of the road surface condition in hard-to-reach

24.12.2025, 10:28
Cabinet: Over 5 years, the government has provided business guarantees totaling 30.8 billion soms
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Cabinet: Over 5 years, the government has provided business guarantees totaling 30.8 billion soms

As part of the program operating from 2020 to 2025, the government has provided guarantees for 18 economic entities totaling 30.8 billion soms. This was announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, 9.5 billion soms in interest-free loans were issued to small and medium-sized enterprises through 12 banks, which allowed attracting 11,860 borrowers.

24.12.2025, 10:24
Exclusive

"Check Ministers, Governors, Akims and Their Offices — Head of the State Committee for National Security Tashiev Discussed Existing Corruption"

As of today, corrupt schemes still continue to operate in some ministries. This was stated on December 23 by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Tashiev participated in the opening of the SCNS recreation area "Kyzyl-Beles", located in the Tash-Moynok rural district of the Alamudun region in the Chui province.

24.12.2025, 10:21
Local news

The editor-in-chief of KazTAG, Amir Kasenov, was detained in Astana.

As reported by Informburo, the editor-in-chief of KazTAG, Amir Kasenov, was detained in the capital of Kazakhstan. This occurred after he was summoned at 7:00 PM for investigative activities at the Esil District Police Department. The General Director of KazTAG, Aset Mataev, announced this via Facebook, stating that Kasenov's lawyers informed him of the detention.

24.12.2025, 10:21
Local news

Aibek Junushaliev: The City Hall Rejected Proposals from Construction Companies on the Master Plan

In the first stage of discussions held for the residents of the Lenin District, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, explained why the general plan was developed by foreign specialists rather than local ones. He noted that in 2019, local experts presented a draft of the PDP, which did not receive public approval. As a result, it was decided to engage a company with international experience. Initially, a Japanese company was involved in developing the concept of the general plan, and then

24.12.2025, 10:19
AI "ate" all the stock of components: Japanese PC assembly shops have stopped taking orders for new computers until 2026
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AI "ate" all the stock of components: Japanese PC assembly shops have stopped taking orders for new computers until 2026

At least three major Japanese retailers have introduced restrictions on order acceptance. For example, the Sycom store has temporarily suspended PC orders for several days and warned of possible delivery delays. The TSUKUMO chain has completely ceased accepting orders for computers under its own brands G-Gear and eX.computer until the end of the current year. Mouse Computers has taken even stricter measures: from December 23 to January 4, 2026, all sales of PCs under the brands NEXTGEAR, G

24.12.2025, 10:18
Sports / Exclusive

The Open City Cup in Judo for Boys Took Place in Tokmok

In Tokmok, on the territory of the city’s youth sports school, the open city judo cup for boys took place on December 6-7, as reported by the city administration. The competition gathered 268 participants who demonstrated a high level of preparation, strength of spirit, and a desire for victory.

24.12.2025, 10:18
Health / Exclusive

The city hospital of Balykchy requires a major renovation of three departments for 9.9 million soms.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Balykchy, there is a pressing need for a major renovation of the maternity, gynecological, and pediatric departments located on the second floor of the primary healthcare center. The total cost of the work will amount to 9,951,683 soms. The Balykchy city administration has already submitted an application for funding through equity (incentive) grants.

24.12.2025, 10:17
Manas Dissolved in the Fog: Photo from Ala-Too Square Became a Hit on Social Media
Local news

Manas Dissolved in the Fog: Photo from Ala-Too Square Became a Hit on Social Media

In recent days, an atmospheric image has gained popularity on social media, depicting the Manas monument on Ala-Too Square barely discernible through the gray fog. The author of this mysterious shot remains unknown, but their work quickly captured the attention of social media users. Photo from the internet Local residents note that the figure of Manas, appearing through the thick haze, looks almost ghostly.

24.12.2025, 10:14
The Mayor of Bishkek Demanded the Return of the Fountain That Has Already Been Destroyed to the Ground
Local news

The Mayor of Bishkek Demanded the Return of the Fountain That Has Already Been Destroyed to the Ground

The head of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, has instructed to restore the fountain built in 1956, which was completely destroyed in Dubovy Park. This order was announced during a phone conversation, fragments of which were published by journalist Semetem Amanbekov. “Gather all the parts, if they are still intact. We will restore it if it’s not completely broken,” the mayor noted. It is known that this historical fountain was demolished by municipal employees last weekend. Furthermore, shortly

24.12.2025, 10:10
Trump once again expressed his desire to take control of Greenland
In the world

Trump once again expressed his desire to take control of Greenland

Trump emphasized that his interest in Greenland is not solely about resources, but is due to its strategic location. He also announced the appointment of Jeff Landry, the governor of Louisiana, as a special envoy to address issues related to the island. "We need Greenland for national security. If you look at its coastline, you can see many Russian and Chinese vessels. We simply must have it," the president noted. Landry's appointment sparked a strong reaction both in Denmark

24.12.2025, 10:09
Libya declared three days of mourning after the death of the Chief of Staff
In the world

Libya declared three days of mourning after the death of the Chief of Staff

Mohammed al-Haddad The government announced that as part of the mourning period, flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast, and official events will be temporarily suspended. According to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, a private plane carrying the general took off from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Tripoli at 8:10 PM local time. Contact with the aircraft was lost at 8:52 PM, and wreckage was found in the Hayman area of Ankara Province.

24.12.2025, 10:08
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 24
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 24

Information is provided based on data collected from commercial bank websites. If you have any questions regarding the presented data, we recommend contacting the respective banks directly. This information is current as of its publication date. Exchange rates are indicated for cash transactions and may change throughout the day.

24.12.2025, 10:04
Local news

The Mayor of Osh inspected the Makarenko school and criticized the deputy principal for a broken desk

On December 24, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted a morning raid at school No. 6 named after Makarenko. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. During his visit, he assessed the overall condition of the building and the environment in which the children study. The mayor paid special attention to a broken desk in one of the classrooms, which prompted a remark to the deputy principal. The school's administration promised to address this issue

24.12.2025, 10:01
The first gold medalist of the IMO from Kyrgyzstan enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Local news / Exclusive

The first gold medalist of the IMO from Kyrgyzstan enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nazar Kyrgyzbaev has become the first Kyrgyzstani to be awarded a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) who has been admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This event was announced by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. On December 17, MIT published the list of applicants accepted in the early action round for the 2026 academic year, and Nazar was among those admitted.

24.12.2025, 10:01
Health

The specialized committee of the State Duma approved the draft budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund in the first reading.

The Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh has given a positive conclusion on the draft law concerning amendments to the law "On the Budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2025 and the Planning Period for 2026-2027." According to information provided by the parliament's press service, the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2026 and the plan for 2027-2028 were also approved.

24.12.2025, 10:00
Health

The deputy proposed to issue certificates for treatment abroad and simplify the visa application process.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Shairbek Tashiev raised the issue of the need for certificates for citizens traveling abroad for medical treatment, which would allow them to cross borders without visa obstacles. According to Tashiev, obtaining visas for trips to countries such as South Korea and Germany poses significant difficulties for citizens. He suggested considering the possibility of issuing certificates that simplify visa procedures, or entering into bilateral agreements with

24.12.2025, 09:59
News / Education news

In 2026, 36 new schools will be built in three cities of the country, - Cabinet of Ministers

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that in 2026, the construction of 20 new schools is planned in Bishkek. In addition, the city of Osh is set to have 10 educational institutions built, and in Manas — 6 new schools. Kasymaliev noted that several new schools have already been opened since 2023, but this is not enough. "All emergency schools will be repaired," he added. He also mentioned that in 2025, books were

24.12.2025, 09:58