The Bishkek City Hall has issued a statement in response to the dissemination on social media of materials that use the image of a person presented as the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev: The publication containing the image of the man being passed off as the mayor is not credible and represents fake information.
Image from the internet. The Chinese yuan has once again set an annual record for value Based on information from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have shown an increase, while the dollar rate remained stable. US Dollar:
According to changes in the draft law on the republican budget for 2025 and the planned indicators for 2026-2027, the Ministry of Finance forecasts that state budget revenues will increase to 601.9 billion soms, which is significantly higher than previous expectations of 430.2 billion soms. In particular, non-tax revenues are expected to reach 172.3 billion soms, which is 116.2 billion soms more compared to previous estimates.
The global community has been thrilled to watch China implement what may be the most ambitious environmental project in its history. Faced with issues of desertification and land degradation, the country decided to take decisive action.
The road leading to the Bishkek sanitary landfill will undergo major repairs. The head of the government, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a decree appointing a contractor to carry out these works. According to the order, the customer will be the municipal administration of the Pervomaisky district. The work will cover the section of the road from the checkpoint at the MP "Bishkek sanitary landfill" to the area where the technological complex is located, built as part of an investment
- At the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, held on December 21, 2025, 14 key documents were signed. “The decision made defines not only the subjects of responsibility but also the stages of the product life cycle at which this responsibility can be applied,” noted the EEC.
In recent years, Vince Zampella held the position of head of Battlefield Studios With sad news, NBC4 reported: Vince Zampella, co-founder of such well-known studios as Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, has passed away in the USA. According to preliminary information, he became a victim of a car accident in Southern California. As a result of the incident, his vehicle veered off the road and collided with a concrete barrier. Vince was trapped in the burning car and, unfortunately, did
In the last 24 hours, foreign media outlets have provided updated information about events in Ukraine and around the world, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Here’s a brief overview of the key points. Druzhkovka, Donetsk region. Photo: Diego Herrera Carcedo / Anadolu / Getty Images. On the evening of December 22, Russian forces launched an attack on Odessa using strike drones, resulting in damage to port infrastructure and one civilian vessel, as reported by Oleg Kiper,
The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced the start of one of the important infrastructure projects in the capital — the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road. The city administration made the corresponding statement. According to the information, the new transport corridor will run in the eastern part of the city, outside the densely built-up area. The length of the Eastern Bypass Road will be 16 kilometers. As part of the project, it is planned to build five major transport
- On December 9, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers issued Resolution No. 792 "On Certain Issues Regulating the Activities of Technological Parks of the Kyrgyz Republic." Within the framework of this document, two main appendices are defined:
A recent paleontological discovery fundamentally changes our understanding of theropods. The analysis of ancient footprints suggests that one of the fastest dinosaurs may have lived during the Cretaceous period, raising new questions about the capabilities of predatory prehistoric creatures. The footprints discovered in Mongolia, dating back 120 million years, shed new light on the movement patterns of theropods. According to the fossilized prints, they may belong to the fastest dinosaur ever
Daniel has fulfilled the long-awaited hopes of Malaysian judo fans by winning the title in the under 81 kg weight category at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, held on December 13, 2025. This was a significant achievement for a country that had not won a gold medal in judo since 1981. The 21-year-old athlete noted that his successful performances were made possible by intensive training in Mongolia, where he trained with the national team, conducting no less than two training sessions a day for
The sixth E-Mart store has opened in Mongolia On December 18, E-Mart announced the opening of its sixth store in Mongolia, named E-Mart Tenger, located in a key shopping area in the eastern part of the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The new E-Mart Tenger store is situated on the first floor of the Dragon Tenger bus station and covers an area of 2,545 square meters.
eXTREMESLAND CS:GO Asia Open is the largest and most anticipated CS:GO tournament in Asia, uniting over 32 countries from Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East. The tournament finals took place in Shanghai, China, where 16 of the strongest teams in the region battled for a total prize pool of $150,000. At the eXTREMESLAND 2025 tournament, the Mongolian team Chinggis Warriors emerged victorious, claiming the trophy and a prize of $70,000. The second place was taken by the Chinese team JiJieHao
In winter, due to severe frosts and air pollution, trips to warmer places have become a seasonal tradition for many Mongolians. In recent years, the number of locals traveling to Southeast Asia has been rapidly increasing. 🔥 Increased Numbers In 2015, only 1,400 Mongolians visited Vietnam and Thailand. However, last year this number rose to 34,400, which means an increase of 24 times over eight years. A more detailed analysis shows that the number of tourists choosing Vietnam increased by
The report from the U.S. Department of Defense indicates a rapid increase in China's military power, which is projected to exceed 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. According to a draft Pentagon report reviewed by Reuters, China has established over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles in three new silos near the border with Mongolia and shows no active interest in arms control negotiations. The report emphasizes that Beijing is significantly accelerating the development of its nuclear
Luxury watches are not just an accessory, but an expression of status and individuality. In this regard, the market for elite watches continues to show growth both in value and in sales volumes. As of 2022, its value was $42.21 billion, and it is projected to grow to $62.25 billion by 2030. We are pleased to announce that today, July 9, the Swiss company Breitling is opening its first store in Mongolia. This provides local buyers with a unique opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most
The Democratic Party (DP) in parliament, or the opposition, has initiated a motion for the resignation of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav. The DP has announced that it has begun collecting signatures from fellow legislators under an official petition demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav's government. The main reason for this initiative is the recent appointment of deputy ministers to key positions, which the DP views as a departure from promises of strict
Starting from January 1, 2026, the private livestock market in Tokmok will be closed, as reported by the press service of the city administration, according to Turmush. The decision to close was made by authorized state bodies based on the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visited an informal meeting of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States on December 22, held in St. Petersburg. This information was provided by the press service of the head of state. Among the leaders present were Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and Uzbek
On December 22, honorary certificates from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic were presented by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to information provided by the government, these awards were given in recognition of the contributions of several citizens and public servants who have made a significant impact on the development of the country. The awarded individuals demonstrated outstanding
Photo from the internet Chris Rea, the renowned British singer and guitarist, has passed away at the age of 74. He was the author of many popular melodies, among which The Road to Hell stands out particularly. This was reported by BBC News. The musician's family released a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear Chris. He left us today in the hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after a short illness.”
According to the Associated Press, sources in intelligence claim that Russia is developing weapons with "zone action" capabilities, capable of creating clouds of metallic pellets in orbit. These pellets could disable multiple satellites simultaneously, causing damage to other objects in space. Some experts express doubts regarding the feasibility of such a system, noting that it could lead to uncontrollable chaos in space. The consequences would affect thousands of satellites from
The Russian president confirmed that the investigation will be conducted thoroughly, and all those responsible will face deserved punishment. Putin noted that acts of terrorism against children are particularly abhorrent and emphasized the importance of completing the investigation and bringing the case to a full conclusion.
On December 21, the world lost Juzup Kalilovich Kalilov, a distinguished coach of the Kyrgyz Republic. This sad news was reported by his loved ones. For many years, he held the position of senior coach-instructor in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Republican Olympic Reserve School named after Sh. Sydykov. Kalilov was awarded numerous honors, including: Honored Worker of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic (presidential decree, January 2003) Certificate of Honor of the Kyrgyz Republic for contributions
As reported by Variety, the actor passed away on Friday due to asphyxiation, as determined by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Additional details of the incident have not yet been disclosed. In recent years, Ranson also appeared in projects such as "Poker Face," "SEAL Team," "50 States of Fright," and participated in the film "The First."
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to carry out major repairs on the road leading to the Bishkek sanitary landfill, according to order No. 1032-t. In accordance with this order, the contracting authority for the repair work has been designated as the municipal body of the Bishkek city mayor's office responsible for the Pervomaisky administrative district. The work will cover the section from the checkpoint of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill" to the territory
Many people know about the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station located in Kyrgyzstan. This hydroelectric station, with a concrete gravity dam 215 meters high, has a capacity of 1200 MW and provides about 40% of the total electricity generation in the country. The construction of the dam began in 1960, and the power station was commissioned in 1975.
As reported by Billboard, hackers have seized data that includes approximately 256 million lines of metadata for music tracks and up to 86 million audio files, which could total around 300 terabytes of information. The distribution of this data is likely to occur through peer-to-peer networks in the form of large torrent releases. Representatives from Spotify confirmed the unauthorized access to data, noting that an internal investigation revealed the use of third-party methods to collect
In an interview with the agency "Moscow," Roskomnadzor announced its plans to continue imposing restrictive measures against WhatsApp. The reason for this is the violations by the messenger, which, according to the regulator, "does not comply with the requirements aimed at preventing and suppressing crimes on the territory of Russia." This was reported by the publication Meduza. As noted by Roskomnadzor, if WhatsApp does not start adhering to Russian laws, its operations in
The Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an audit of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia," which is under the control of the Ministry of Health, during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Established on March 30, 2023, according to the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 176, the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia" is responsible for supplying medicines and medical products to state medical institutions and the population at affordable prices.
According to information from the publication Haberler, tensions in the hall sharply increased after the budget discussion concluded. The conflict began between Murat Emir, the deputy chairman of the Republican People's Party faction, and Mustafa Varank, a deputy from the Justice and Development Party. The argument between them quickly escalated into a physical altercation, which involved other deputies from both parties. The situation was resolved thanks to the intervention of other
The future of Kyrgyzstan begins in the classroom, not in offices and strategies, noted Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, during the republican pedagogical conference. According to him, the teacher is at the center of this classroom.
Starting from December 23, 2025, there will be a partial change in the route of electric bus No. 2 in Bishkek. According to information provided by the city administration, this decision is aimed at optimizing the operation of public transport and improving the quality of transport services for the city's residents.
According to information from Russian news agencies, the tragedy occurred early in the morning on December 22 on Yasenevaya Street. Eyewitnesses report that a Kia Sorento car exploded shortly after the driver got in and drove a few meters. As a result of the explosion, shrapnel damaged at least seven other parked cars. Investigative authorities are considering several versions of what happened, one of which suggests a possible connection to Ukrainian special services.
Over the past ten days, heavy rains and snowfalls have been observed in Kara-Kul. As a result of this phenomenon, ice deposits formed on electrical wires, and at night, trees, unable to bear their weight, fell, leading to power outages in various areas of the city. According to local residents, despite the time of day — around three in the morning — and the continuous precipitation, the electrical network workers quickly responded to emergency situations, going to the scenes of incidents and
Today, December 5, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its eighth currency intervention of the current year, as reported by the press service of the institution. According to the regulator, 179.5 million US dollars were sold on the interbank market.
Snow is expected in some parts of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will drop to −7 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +2.
The discussion took place without the presence of the press In a closed session, the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the report on the execution of the republican budget for 2024, as well as the budget project for 2026 and the plan for the same year.
For decades, scientists believed that the climate of our planet is controlled by the process of weathering of rocks. This mechanism works as follows: rainfall absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and falls onto land. Water breaks down rocks, especially silicate ones like granite. The dissolved substances, including CO₂, then enter the oceans. In the ocean, carbon combines with calcium from the rocks, forming shells and limestone reefs. These formations settle on the ocean floor, trapping
The results of the audit conducted at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic and its subordinate structures from 2022 to 2024 were discussed by the Board of the Accounts Chamber. During the inspection, systemic issues were identified regarding the effectiveness of function execution, adherence to budget discipline, and oversight by the founding authority. The report highlights numerous violations and deficiencies in areas such as budget planning, travel arrangements, public
According to the information, this market operated on a commercial basis, charging fees for the placement and sale of agricultural animals. However, the tenants did not make the necessary investments to ensure an adequate level of engineering, sanitary, and veterinary infrastructure. The closure of the market was a consequence of regular violations of veterinary-sanitary, sanitary-epidemiological, and environmental standards, as well as non-compliance with safety and infrastructure
The women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international tournament taking place in the Maldives. The country's volleyball federation shared news about the team's performance on social media. Our volleyball players demonstrated excellent play, achieving victories over teams from Bangladesh and Afghanistan. In their next match, they will face the tournament hosts, who also have six points to their credit.
Contractors face difficulties in receiving their funds During a discussion at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, and Security, Deputy Shaiyrbek Tashiev raised the issue of financial delays faced by private companies involved in road construction. He noted that the Ministry of Finance is delaying the allocation of funds and asked Minister Almaz Baketaev about the timeline for the arrival of the money.
In the village of Chuy, an on-site inspection of construction work at the new School No. 1 named after Markov, which is designed for 375 students, took place. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic. Quality control of the work was carried out by specialists from the Republican Center for Certification in Construction. They conducted tests on the strength of reinforced concrete columns and diaphragms, as well as checked the composition of the concrete at the
8% of the total funding will be allocated in the form of a grant. The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with international affairs, defense, security, and migration, has given the green light for obtaining a loan and a grant from the Eurasian Development Bank. These funds are intended for the construction of 3.2 kilometers of road and two elevated bridges in the city of Osh.
The employees of the investigative service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan have halted the activities of a group of individuals suspected of extortion under the guise of police officers. According to information received from N. A. E., Svetlana and her accomplices, posing as law enforcement officials, accused the complainant of raiding his business and, threatening to disseminate compromising videos on social media and in the media, demanded $100,000 from him.
At Osh Airport, a live performance by the Chuy Chamber Orchestra became a pleasant entertainment for passengers waiting for their flight. A video of the concert appeared on social media. The musicians were on their way back to Bishkek after a tour; however, thick fog caused the cancellation of all flights. Together with other passengers, they spent a whole day waiting for their departure and ultimately decided to delight everyone present with their musical performance.
