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Seid Atambaev spoke out against shaving convicted individuals bald in pre-trial detention centers

At a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev raised the issue of the inadmissibility of shaving men's heads to zero in institutions of the State Penitentiary Service. He noted that the internal regulations (IR) require convicts and defendants to maintain a short haircut, but conducting such a procedure twice a week is unacceptable. Atambaev emphasized that ordinary staff are not responsible for these rules, but are forced to enforce

23.12.2025, 12:54
Local news

Ministry of Labor: Private agencies have employed over 17,000 citizens abroad

Since the beginning of the current year, private employment agencies have helped more than 17,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan find jobs abroad. This was reported by representatives of the employment center under the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. During the reporting period, 10 meetings of the interdepartmental commission were held, which dealt with the consideration of applications for permits for the employment of citizens abroad. As a result, 143 permits were issued, 206

23.12.2025, 12:50
Economy

In the Issyk-Ata District, a leather processing plant will be built over the course of two years.

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced in an interview with "Birinchi Radio" the plans to build a leather processing plant in the Issyk-Ata region. The information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. According to him, 100 hectares of land that previously belonged to private individuals and were unused have been transferred to the state

23.12.2025, 12:49
Incidents

Wanted to talk to the pilots. Passengers of the Moscow - Bishkek flight caused a riot.

An incident occurred at Tamchi Airport involving passengers of the Moscow - Bishkek flight, who began to behave aggressively towards the staff. This was reported by the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". On December 22, a plane from one of the airlines was unable to land in Bishkek due to heavy fog and was redirected to the "Issyk-Kul" airport. For the convenience of the passengers, the airline organized a bus to take them to the capital.

23.12.2025, 12:46
A habit that helped lower blood pressure without medication has been named
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A habit that helped lower blood pressure without medication has been named

A study confirmed that the influence of physical activity on lowering blood pressure can manifest as early as the day after a workout and persists on days when a person continues to exercise. The effect is observed from both aerobic and strength exercises, as well as from practices such as yoga, tai chi, and other forms of light activity. The key aspect that scientists emphasize is the regularity of the activities, rather than their intensity. The most effective form of physical activity is

23.12.2025, 12:35
Economy

Beans from Talas enter the Dubai market: 100 million soms allocated for purchases

In the autumn of this year, the government of Kyrgyzstan decided to allocate 100 million soms to support farmers from the Talas region who are engaged in bean cultivation. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev in an interview with "Birinchi Radio". Torobaev emphasized that during the autumn period, when prices for beans usually decrease, the cabinet of ministers allocated these funds to assist agricultural producers. This money is intended for the purchase of 1,000

23.12.2025, 12:33
A new deputy mufti has been appointed to the DUMK
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A new deputy mufti has been appointed to the DUMK

The new deputy mufti of Kyrgyzstan is Shukur Ismailov. This appointment was confirmed by an order signed by mufti Abdulaziz Zakirov, as reported by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. Shukur Ismailov represents the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region and has an extensive education: he holds degrees in law, philology, and religious studies. Additionally, he is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in legal sciences and a candidate of historical sciences.

23.12.2025, 12:26
Local news

Project on fines for extortion and refusal to admit children to school brought up for discussion

The Cabinet of Ministers has presented a draft resolution that will be discussed by the public. This document is aimed at implementing Articles 102-2, 102-3, and 102-4 of the Code of Offenses and seeks to strengthen accountability for violations of students' rights in educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens. The draft includes amendments to several regulatory acts.

23.12.2025, 12:25
From the United Kingdom to Cruise Liners: Where Kyrgyz Citizens Found Jobs in 2025
Local news / Exclusive

From the United Kingdom to Cruise Liners: Where Kyrgyz Citizens Found Jobs in 2025

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, through the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, has published the results of its activities for the recent reporting period, highlighting the main achievements in the employment of Kyrgyz citizens abroad. According to the report, 10 meetings of the interdepartmental commission were held, which dealt with the consideration of applications for permits to work outside the country. As a result, 143 permits were issued, while 51

23.12.2025, 12:19
The agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan finishes the year with positive growth – Torobaev
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The agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan finishes the year with positive growth – Torobaev

In the course of 11 months of the current year, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan reached nearly 1 trillion 628 billion soms, and further growth is expected by the end of the year. This was reported by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that the overall GDP growth rate was 10.2 percent.

23.12.2025, 12:17
Trump announced the creation of new combat ships in the U.S. equipped with lasers, hypersonic missiles, and nuclear weapons.
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Trump announced the creation of new combat ships in the U.S. equipped with lasers, hypersonic missiles, and nuclear weapons.

Trump noted that the new combat ships will be equipped with high-tech weapons, including guns, missiles, hypersonic weapons, modern railguns, and powerful lasers. Additionally, they will have nuclear weapons and sea-based cruise missiles that are currently under development. The vessels will also include components of artificial intelligence. The design of the new battleships will be developed in collaboration with the Navy, as Trump considers himself "a very aesthetic person." The

23.12.2025, 12:15
Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic: Private Agencies Have Employed Over 17,000 Citizens Abroad
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Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic: Private Agencies Have Employed Over 17,000 Citizens Abroad

According to the Ministry of Labor, this year there have been 10 meetings of the interdepartmental commission reviewing documents for issuing permits for the employment of Kyrgyz citizens abroad. A total of 143 permits were issued, 206 applications were received, 19 of which were rejected, and 51 are still under consideration, of which 22 have not been paid for. The income from issuing these permits amounted to 572,000 soms, while the Center helped 20 citizens recover funds from senders,

23.12.2025, 12:14
In the U.S., the payment for migrants who self-deport has been increased to $3,000.
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In the U.S., the payment for migrants who self-deport has been increased to $3,000.

Illustrative photo According to Noem, immigrants can receive the specified amount through the CBP Home app developed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection after their return to their home country is confirmed. She added, "Undocumented immigrants should take advantage of this opportunity and leave the country voluntarily, otherwise we will find them, arrest them, and they will not be able to return." It is worth noting that in May of this year, the Department of Homeland Security

23.12.2025, 12:13
Exclusive

XVIII session of the Osh City Council: Deputy Z. Chilova proposed to make E. Aliyev Street in Osh one-way

In response to her request, the head of the city roads department of Osh, Jengishbek Shonoey, stated that he regularly visits this area. Chilova expressed dissatisfaction with the work of the department, saying: "You blame the education department and the directors instead of fulfilling your own responsibilities. This street needs to be made one-way," she emphasized.

23.12.2025, 12:12
Exclusive

In the city of Osh, 21 people were brought to the police in a fraud case.

The law enforcement officers of the city of Osh discovered instances of illegal use of "dropping" — a scheme where fraudsters use individuals who provide their bank cards or account details for laundering stolen funds, often for monetary reward. The press service of the city police reported on the conduct of special operational-search activities as part of the investigation into criminal cases related to fraud that utilizes mobile technologies and bank cards, as well as based on

23.12.2025, 12:11
Exclusive

Japan will provide Kyrgyzstan with assistance of 44 million dollars

Funding is directed towards important initiatives Kyrgyzstan will receive a grant from Japan amounting to 6.845 billion Japanese yen, which is approximately equivalent to 44 million dollars at the exchange rate in December 2025. This information was announced by the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.

23.12.2025, 12:04
The consolidated budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 is planned to exceed 843 billion soms.
Economy

The consolidated budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 is planned to exceed 843 billion soms.

Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Adylbek Kasymaliev At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced plans for the consolidated budget for 2026, which is projected to exceed 843 billion soms. According to Kasymaliev, the government aims for the total budget to exceed 1 trillion soms by 2026.

23.12.2025, 11:58
A New Year's Tree Event for 400 Children Took Place in the Talas Region
Local news / Exclusive

A New Year's Tree Event for 400 Children Took Place in the Talas Region

According to the press service of the regional representation, the New Year celebration for children was organized at the initiative of Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region. The event was attended by 400 children from various corners of the region. Not only students with outstanding academic achievements were invited to the celebration, but also children from large and disadvantaged families, as well as those with special needs.

23.12.2025, 11:48
Local news

In Tokmok, a suspect has been detained in a series of apartment burglaries involving large sums.

In Tokmok, located in the Chuy region, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of committing several apartment burglaries. This information was confirmed by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs during the operation "Search". According to the agency, a local resident reported to the Tokmok police on December 6, stating that on November 26, strangers entered his home and stole 620,000 soms, 5,000 dollars, and 20,000 tenge.

23.12.2025, 11:47
Local news

A waste incineration plant will be built in Osh, like in Bishkek.

Deputy Makhabat Mavlyanova expressed interest regarding the measures being taken to combat air pollution in Bishkek, as well as the funds allocated for these purposes. On December 23, at a meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, she noted that the problem of smog also affects Osh and Kyzyl-Kiya, where landfills continue to burn.

23.12.2025, 11:43
Economy

Binance announced the launch of trading with KGST

Trading for the KGST/USDT pair will start on December 24 at around 14:00 Bishkek time, as reported by Binance. Users can already deposit KGST to prepare for the start of trading. For the convenience of traders, trading bots and Spot Algo Orders will also be available for this pair.

23.12.2025, 11:39
Economy

Top 5 Countries Where Kyrgyzstanis Go to Work Through Employment Agencies

Since the beginning of 2023, private agencies have employed 17,167 Kyrgyz citizens abroad, as reported by the Ministry of Labor. In this year, 143 permits for the employment of citizens outside the country have been issued. Out of 206 applications submitted, 19 were rejected, and 51 are under review (including 22 applications without payment).

23.12.2025, 11:37
Local news

For one "nb" - 1,000 soms. The deputy demands the cancellation of fines for absences in universities.

At a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed dissatisfaction with the introduction of fines for absences in universities, emphasizing that such measures create an unjustified division among students. He reported that recently the cost of contracts in educational institutions has significantly increased, and now universities are trying to earn extra money from students by imposing new fines.

23.12.2025, 11:36
The cabinet named major budget expenditures for 2025.
Economy / Exclusive

The cabinet named major budget expenditures for 2025.

During a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the key expenditure items of the republican budget for 2025. According to the presented data, 66.5 billion soms are allocated for the capitalization of "Eldik Bank", and 57.1 billion soms for the support of energy companies. In addition, 49.9 billion soms will be directed to the "State Mortgage Company", 7.6 billion soms will go towards

23.12.2025, 11:31
Exclusive

A Deputy at the XVIII Session of the Osh City Council Proposed to Divide Osh into Two Districts for Improved Governance

At the XVIII session of the Osh City Council, Deputy Kutmanaly Abdyrahman uulu raised the issue of the possibility of dividing the city of Osh into two districts. Jumamidin Su laymankulov, head of the organizational and inspection work department and local self-government of the Osh mayor's office, emphasized that for the successful division of the city and the appointment of new akims, it is important to clearly define their functional responsibilities.

23.12.2025, 11:31
CIS Commission Discussed Small Nuclear Reactors and Uranium Tailings Storage
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CIS Commission Discussed Small Nuclear Reactors and Uranium Tailings Storage

Tashkent has become the venue for the 26th meeting of the CIS states commission dealing with issues of the peaceful use of atomic energy. At the meeting, reported by a correspondent from "Gazeta," discussions focused on low-power reactors, the reclamation of uranium waste, as well as the role of atomic energy in the disposal of pesticides and batteries.

23.12.2025, 11:29
Exclusive

Stallion, Oil, and Cradle: An Amazing Story of Nine Lakes Near the City of Kara-Kul

In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, lives Kalibek Myrzaliev, who shared interesting stories about the pasture of Kara-Kol with a correspondent from Turmush, stories he heard from his grandfather and other elderly people. According to Kalibek, information about the pasture is passed down from generation to generation. He recalled how, as a child, while herding cattle, he listened to the tales of his grandfather and the elders. This vast pasture has nine lakes, but it seems that no one

23.12.2025, 11:27
The Ministry of Finance and World Bank Project Supported Nearly 20,000 Entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

The Ministry of Finance and World Bank Project Supported Nearly 20,000 Entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan

Recently, a forum was held at the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, where the results of the project "Emergency Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises" (MSMEs) were discussed. This initiative, which plays an important role in the economic development of the country, was implemented with the support of the World Bank, as reported by the ministry's press service.

23.12.2025, 11:27
Exclusive

By the end of October, bank profits reached 26.4 billion soms

- As of October 31 of this year, commercial banks earned a net profit of 26 billion 398.9 million soms, according to information from the National Bank. As of September 30, the total profit of the banking system amounted to 23 billion 146.8 million soms. Since the beginning of the year, the assets of the banking sector have increased by 38%, reaching 1 trillion 125.2 billion soms by the end of October (as of the end of 2024 – 815.6 billion soms). The total volume of the loan portfolio of bank

23.12.2025, 11:24
The wealth of the richest person has approached 750 billion dollars.
In the world / Exclusive

The wealth of the richest person has approached 750 billion dollars.

American entrepreneur Elon Musk has become the first person in the world whose wealth has increased to 749 billion dollars, according to data from the Forbes index, as reported by Reuters. This increase in wealth was made possible by a recent decision from the Delaware Supreme Court, which reinstated Musk's canceled stock options for Tesla worth 139 billion dollars. The previous court ruling was deemed unlawful and unfair to the businessman.

23.12.2025, 11:23
Health

The Constitutional Committee of the Parliament approved the candidacy of Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health

On December 23, a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations, took place. During the meeting, the candidacy of Kanybek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health was considered. Dosmambetov was appointed as acting minister on December 1 by presidential decree.

23.12.2025, 11:14
In traffic jams on the passes, drivers are to blame, not the weather — Minister of Transport
Local news

In traffic jams on the passes, drivers are to blame, not the weather — Minister of Transport

According to him, there is enough road equipment on the roads and passes of the country. At a meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Janar Akaev stated that many vehicles returning from China were stuck in Alai and Chon-Alai. He mentioned that heavy snowfall and the use of summer tires by drivers were the reasons for the traffic jams in the passes. He appealed to Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev for assistance and requested that road equipment be sent to ensure the passage of

23.12.2025, 11:13
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 23
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 23

The information presented below has been collected from the websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the data provided, we recommend contacting the banks directly. This information is current as of its publication date. Exchange rates are intended for cash currency and may change throughout the day. Official exchange rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as currency rates at exchange offices in Bishkek, are available here.

23.12.2025, 11:05