During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced plans to construct 36 new educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. As noted by Kasymaliev, 20 schools will be built in the capital city of Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas.
The founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, announced his intention to cover all expenses for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women who wish to have children with him. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with one of the clinics in Moscow. To take advantage of the free IVF procedure, women must meet two criteria: they must be unmarried and no older than 37 years. Durov also expressed hope that someday, possibly in 30
The Ministry of Health has presented a draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic Concerning the Laws on 'Circulation of Medicines' and 'On the Licensing and Permitting System in the Kyrgyz Republic.'" The main goal of this draft law is to improve regulatory oversight in the field of medicine circulation. This involves optimizing the processes of state registration and eliminating duplicative norms and legal gaps.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that the volume of foreign direct investment worldwide has decreased by 11%. Nevertheless, according to him, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating positive dynamics, and in 2024, the growth of foreign direct investment has already exceeded 1 billion soms, which is a 22% increase compared to the previous period. “In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of investments reached 885 million dollars, which corresponds to an
According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, the initiated state support measures contribute to significant progress in the field of agricultural cooperatives. With the help of preferential loans, leasing programs, and tax benefits, small farms are uniting to create large commodity-producing structures.
In its statement, the organization noted that due to the emergence of false information in a number of Telegram channels, including "Eurasian Briefing," the Tajik side did not appeal to the CSTO for any support regarding the incidents that occurred on November 26 and 30, 2025. Furthermore, the CSTO emphasized that Tajikistan's interaction with partners within the CSTO on issues related to strengthening the border with Afghanistan is carried out within the framework of an
The Union of Builders of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the KR, organized a final event where the achievements of the construction sector over the past year were discussed. This event served as a significant platform for analyzing the results achieved and determining future directions for the development of the industry.
The General Staff also noted that intense combat actions continue in the area of Seversk, however, the city itself remains under the fire control of Ukrainian forces. According to the agency, Russian troops have achieved success in advancing in this area "thanks to significant numerical superiority and constant pressure from small assault groups in difficult weather conditions."
During the conversation, Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Trump on the upcoming holidays and wished the American people peace and prosperity. Donald Trump responded with mutual congratulations and expressed hope for further successes in the coming year. The leaders of the two countries discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements, noting the significant increase in the level of political interaction and high-level meetings, which opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation.
The initiative concerns the interests of the country's citizens As part of the new pricing policy for air transportation, established for 2026, the cost of tickets for domestic flights will be significantly lower than the market price. This measure was announced by the president's press secretary, Askhat Alagozov.
In the Ala-Archa Natural Park, located in the Alamedin district, an incident occurred involving a tourist from Malaysia, N. Sh. During her descent from the mountains, she sustained a leg injury, after which the woman sought help, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Five rescuers were dispatched to the scene, who provided first aid to the injured woman. Later, she was transported to City Hospital No. 4 in Bishkek, where her condition stabilized and she was
The chief pharmacist-pharmacologist of the Talas Regional Hospital, Almazbek Kutmanaliev, passed away on December 22. He was born on January 25, 1964, in Przhevalsk. In 1981, he graduated from the Nurzhanov Secondary School in the village of Zhon-Aryk, and from 1982 to 1984, he served in the ranks of the Soviet Army. In 1984, he enrolled in the pharmaceutical faculty of the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, which he completed in 1989, obtaining a diploma as a pharmacist.
In the Osh region, 4 cases of fires were recorded within 24 hours, according to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's data, in the Alay district, on the 80th kilometer of the Osh–Sary-Tash–Irkeshtam highway, approximately 20% of the cargo was damaged as a result of a fire in a cargo vehicle.
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has made a final decision regarding the results of the final match of the 2025 World Championship, where Vsevolod Shumkov from Russia faced Abdumalik Holokov from Uzbekistan. The final in the 60 kg weight category took place on December 13 in Dubai. In the first round, Holokov had the advantage, while the second round went to Shumkov. The main five judges could not reach a unanimous decision, and two neutral referees were brought in to resolve the
The Republican Center for Health Promotion reminds about important aspects regarding the "Safe New Year's Table." Specialists strongly advise following the recommendations provided to avoid health problems and prevent cases of food poisoning during the holiday. Here are some useful tips from doctors:
According to information provided by Sport АКИpress from the Association of Futsal of Kyrgyzstan, the match between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Georgia in futsal will not take place. Initially, the first round of the international tournament in Armenia was scheduled for December 21 in Yerevan. However, the national team of Kyrgyzstan was unable to fly to Armenia on time due to adverse weather conditions.
Image from the internet. The Chinese yuan has set a new record value for the second consecutive time this year As of December 24, there is an increase in the official exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan. The US dollar, on the other hand, remains stable. This data was provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US dollar exchange rate:
According to the investigation, after the divorce between 45-year-old U.B. and 47-year-old U.J., a conflict arose during which the suspect shot his ex-wife with a traumatic pistol MР-79. The woman died from her injuries. After the incident, a "Intercept" plan was implemented to search for the suspect. During the operation, law enforcement confirmed that the man, who previously worked in the Bishkek Road Traffic Safety Department, was detained.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Medet kyzy, finished the year 2025 in the top position of the United World Wrestling (UWW) world ranking. This year, the 26-year-old Kyrgyzstani participated in five tournaments, where she won five medals. She became the Asian champion in Jordan and won the Islamic Countries Games in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, she has a silver medal from the World Championship in Serbia and a medal from a tournament in Albania, as well as a bronze from an international
On December 24, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will play a match that will determine whether they advance to the final of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup. The tournament is taking place in the capital of the Maldives — the city of Male, where four teams are participating.
According to Erlikay, the plane took off from Ankara at 20:10, and contact was lost at 20:52 while it was heading towards Tripoli. The wreckage of the aircraft was found by the gendarmerie two kilometers south of the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. The minister also reported that a request for an emergency landing in the area was received before contact was lost with the plane. There were five passengers on board, including the chief of staff.
For 2026, domestic air transportation in Kyrgyzstan has been set below market prices. Representatives of the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan" explained why the cost of flights to Osh and Manas has not changed. According to information from the press service, flights on these routes remain among the most popular in the country. Passenger traffic on these routes is consistently high, and demand exceeds the capacity of a single airline.
At a recent meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov expressed the need to open a maternity ward in the rural area of Kyzyl-Kyshtak, located in the Osh region. According to Sulaymanov, the maternity department in Kyzyl-Kyshtak was closed in April 2025, forcing women to travel to the city to give birth. This creates risks, as they may not make it in time, and urban maternity hospitals are experiencing overload. Kyzyl-Kyshtak has
The company "Gazprom" plans to significantly increase the volumes of natural gas supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. According to forecasts by analysts from the Economic Forecasting Center of Gazprombank, by 2030, the volumes may reach 19-20 billion cubic meters per year, which is also confirmed by industry sources, according to information from oilcapital.ru. The largest increase is expected in Uzbekistan, where gas consumption may rise from 3 billion cubic meters to
In Bishkek, on December 24, a wrestling tournament will be held as part of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in sports wrestling. On this day, 5 sets of medals will be contested in Olympic weight categories: up to 57 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 74 kg, up to 86 kg, and up to 97 kg.
In Astana, the chief editor of the KazTAG news agency, Amir Kassenov, was detained, as reported by the agency's general director, Aset Mataev, citing information from lawyers. Photo from the internet. The chief editor of KazTAG, Amir Kassenov, has been detained in Astana According to Mataev, on Tuesday evening, Kassenov was summoned to participate in investigative actions at the Esil District Police Department, where he was detained. The day before, on Facebook, the journalist reported
The expulsion of a student from the physics department of Northwest University in Xi'an for criticizing Marxist theory and the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlights the growing pressure on political and academic dissent in the country's universities. This was reported by harmakura.com. Ideological Control in the Academic EnvironmentThe case of the student's expulsion once again emphasizes the increasing control over ideology in Chinese universities. The educational
In Bishkek, a scuffle occurred between two men dressed in women's clothing at one of the city's nightclubs. This information was provided by the press service of the capital's police department. Law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and escorted the participants of the conflict to the nearest police station. During a medical examination, it was revealed that both detainees were under the influence of alcohol. The detainees displayed aggression and used profanity towards
The Kyrgyzstan national football team has not changed its position in the updated FIFA ranking, remaining in 104th place. This ranking was published based on the results of November.
On the evening of December 23, according to DW, a tragedy occurred involving a business jet that took off from Esenboğa Airport in Ankara heading to Tripoli. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that the wreckage of the plane was found two kilometers south of the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. According to Libyan authorities, all those on board, including al-Haddad, were killed.
Navid was born completely healthy, and the first years of his life did not raise any concerns. However, when he turned about five years old, alarming symptoms began to appear: he started to walk on his toes and tiptoes. Initially, doctors suspected a valgus deformity of the foot, but further examinations revealed Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Later, the diagnosis was changed to “cerebral palsy of the spastic tetraplegic form with a neurotic syndrome.” Umida, Navid's mother, shares: “After
The youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for the final part of the Asian Cup (U-23). Currently, the athletes are in the United Arab Emirates, where they are undergoing training camps.
As of October 31, 2023, Kyrgyzstan's national debt reached $8 billion 692.52 million, increasing by $2.1 billion since the beginning of the year. Of this amount, the external debt is $5 billion 162.90 million, while the internal debt is $3 billion 529.62 million. The external debt grew by $648.04 million, while the internal debt increased by $1 billion 474.9 million compared to December 31, 2022. Kaktus.media analyzed how many loan and grant agreements have been signed since the beginning
There were seven people on board the plane that crashed in Ankara, including the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Muhammad Ali al-Haddad. This was reported by Burhanettin Duran, head of the Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidential Administration. According to Abdelhamid Dbeibeh, head of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Muhammad al-Haddad and his team died as a result of the incident when the plane, which took off from Ankara, soon disappeared from
At a press conference on December 23, Trump confirmed that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been invited to participate in the G20 summit, which will take place in Miami. This statement was made following his phone conversations with the presidents of these countries, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by DW. Trump noted that next year the U.S. will host the G20 summit and expressed hope for both leaders' participation in this significant event. He characterized
The clinic described Durov as a person with "high genetic compatibility" and also mentioned that he is willing to cover the costs of in vitro fertilization for women no older than 37 who wish to use his sperm. A former doctor at the clinic noted that all the patients looked attractive, were well-educated, and in excellent health: "They were looking for a father for their child, and many of them considered Durov a suitable candidate." Durov, who is currently 41 years old,
Recently, the national championship in Greco-Roman wrestling took place in Bishkek, reports sport.gov.kg. This tournament is a key stage in the preparation of the national team and the selection of athletes for participation in international competitions.
U.B., a former employee of the Bishkek Traffic Safety Department, has been detained on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife. Photo from the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. U.B. has been detained on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife
Dmitry Bivol, world boxing champion, won a case in the Smolninsky District Court of St. Petersburg against his ex-wife Ekaterina Bivol. The lawsuit was filed on the grounds of defamation. Photo from the archive. Dmitry Bivol won the court case against his ex-spouse
In Bishkek, patrol police detained a driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. This was reported by the press service of the local patrol service. After stopping the vehicle, the man insisted that he was not driving the vehicle and that it did not belong to him. However, when the patrol officers showed him a video recording clearly capturing him driving the car and exiting it during the stop, his position changed. Realizing his mistake, the detained individual attempted to offer
According to the National Agency, as of December 20, snow has covered at least 79% of the country's territory, with a thickness of up to 20 cm. This creates a threat of extreme winter conditions known as dzud. Dzud is a specific Mongolian term that refers to a harsh winter when a significant number of livestock may die from hypothermia or being buried under snow.
The president unexpectedly dismissed the minister of science The court found the former minister of science, higher education, and innovations, Bakhtiyar Orozov, guilty of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, as reported by the Alamedin District Court.
Frame from the Telegram channel SHOT from the scene of the incident in Moscow Last night in the Orekhovo-Borisovo area in southern Moscow, a terrible event occurred: unknown individuals attacked traffic patrol officers. As a result of the explosion of a service vehicle, two people were killed, and two others sustained serious injuries, according to Russian media. Chronology of the incident The explosion occurred at 1:30 AM (4:30 AM Bishkek time) on Yeletskaya Street. It is believed that the
During the meeting, the protocol was signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, Gankhuu Khassuur, and the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia, Alexander Alexandrovich Kozlov. Among the important decisions made at the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Main Administration of Land Management, Geodesy, and Cartography of Mongolia and the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre, and Cartography of Russia. Additionally, a Plan for
The tragedy occurred in Turkey, where the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Mohammed Ali-Ahmed al-Haddad, died as a result of a plane crash. The private jet he was on disappeared from radar shortly after taking off from Ankara. According to information from the NTV channel, the Falcon aircraft went missing approximately 70 kilometers south of the capital, in the area of the town of Haymana. Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that contact with the plane was lost
The tragedy occurred in the capital of Kyrgyzstan In Bishkek, a former police officer became the perpetrator of a tragedy, killing his ex-wife the day after their divorce. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital.
In the same month, the average exchange rate of the tugrik against the euro was 4128.71 tugriks, which represents a decrease of 498.2 tugriks compared to last year, but at the same time, an increase of 52.3 tugriks compared to the previous month. According to data from the National Statistical Office of Mongolia, the exchange rate of the tugrik to the Russian ruble for November was 44.42 tugriks, indicating a depreciation of 10.4 tugriks year-on-year; however, there was a slight appreciation
In Mongolia, in the capital, the magic of the holidays is felt. A 22-meter New Year tree has been installed in Ulaanbaatar, along with ice sculptures and the opening of a Christmas market known as the Christmas Market. On December 31, a New Year event titled "Silver Night of Ulaanbaatar 2025" will take place in the Central Square. As part of this event, the Christmas Market will open, offering photo zones, trade pavilions, entertainment, and fast food.
