In Almaty, on December 20, a professional boxing evening took place, where Kyrgyzstani boxer Omurbek Bekzhigit Uulu had his first fight at the professional level. His opponent was Kazakh Asago Burgalov.
The Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic warns about the increased number of fraudulent activities. Malefactors, posing as employees or management of the State Tax Service, send messages in messengers requesting money transfers.
During the EAEU summit taking place in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that the economies of the member countries are demonstrating positive results. He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has become a leader in GDP growth, which reached over 10% in 2025. Putin mentioned that this year, the economies of the EAEU countries are showing a confident positive trend. According to him, the total volume of agricultural production has increased by more than 2%, retail trade by 3%, and
In order to ensure phytosanitary safety in the Issyk-Kul region, the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, with the support of the Islamic Development Bank, is starting the construction of a plant quarantine laboratory in Balykchy. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. According to the department's information, the total cost of the
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan summarized the results of its work over the past 11 months in the field of irrigation and providing the population with clean water. During this period, 5.6 billion cubic meters of water were used in the country. More than 77 thousand farmers and 404 legal entities were provided with irrigation water, and over 2.8 million hectares of agricultural land were irrigated. Here are the main achievements: - 10
On December 22, the press service of the State Penitentiary Service reported that Zhanibek uulu Toktorbay, a sergeant of the internal service and a controller of the regime and supervision department of correctional institution No. 16, successfully conquered Mount Uchitel. This peak is located at an altitude of 4500 meters above sea level.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has summarized the results of its work over 11 months in the areas of irrigation and providing the population with quality water. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, during this period, 5.6 billion cubic meters of water were consumed. The irrigation system covers 404 legal entities and more than 77,000 farmers, with over 2.8 million hectares of land irrigated.
The city administration reported that the construction of the new CITY Market in the 9th microdistrict is being handled by the company "Ak Ordo Bulak". As part of the public-private partnership (PPP) project, a competition was held in which the company presented the most justified and comprehensive proposal for the implementation of this project.
As part of the forum dedicated to countering disinformation among the member states of the Organization of Turkic States, Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with Birol Güven, General Director of the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. During the conversation, the possibilities for cooperation in the field of cinematography were discussed. The participants exchanged ideas about the
The village of Ken-Bulun, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, is a multinational settlement where representatives of various nationalities reside. The history of this village was highlighted by the head of Library No. 10, Nurzhan Savatbek kyzy, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, the data was collected by local resident Rashid Madintsev. The village was founded in 1921, when its population consisted of Kyrgyz, Dungans, Russians, Uighurs, and other
From January 15 to 17, 2026, an international freeride tournament will be held at the "Ala-Too Resort," organized by the State Enterprise "Ala-Too Resort" in collaboration with both local and foreign partners. This information was announced by the press service of the institution. On the preparatory day, January 15, training sessions and workshops focused on slope safety are scheduled at the Karakol ski base. The main competitions will take place on January 16 at the
In the course of 11 months of the current year, Kyrgyzstan used 5.6 billion cubic meters of water for irrigation and providing the population with clean water, according to information provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the agency, irrigation was provided to 404 legal entities and over 77 thousand farmers, allowing the irrigation of more than 2.8 million hectares of agricultural land. Summary:
In the Kemin district, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of fraud amounting to 460,000 soms. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, he managed to deceitfully acquire the specified amount by promising to deliver a Chinese-made car.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, work will begin on the restoration of the checkpoint "Kamyshanovka," which was closed about 15 years ago. This information became known during the visit of the presidential envoy to the Chui region to the territory of the previously closed checkpoint "Kamyshanovka," the reason for its closure being the poor condition of the infrastructure.
The State Tax Service warns about an increase in cases of fraud. Fraudsters are sending messages on behalf of STS employees, demanding money transfers. The STS emphasizes that they never require tax payments through messengers or social networks.
Budapest is also ready to invest up to 45 million dollars in Bishkek At a meeting in Budapest, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto discussed the common position of the two countries regarding the conflict in Ukraine. They emphasized the need to seek peaceful ways to resolve it and to counter any attempts to escalate the situation.
Financial autonomy will open new opportunities for medical services
It has been reported that notifications of the termination of powers were handed to the heads of diplomatic missions last week, and they will expire in January 2026. All recalled diplomats held their positions during Joe Biden's presidency. Although they will leave their current posts, they will be offered to return to Washington for appointments to other positions if they wish, officials said.
The defendant, a native of Tajikistan, was found guilty of facilitating the registration of his compatriots.
According to information from the UN Security Council, there are about 2,000 militants of the ISIS-Khorasan ("Wilayat Khorasan") group operating in Afghanistan. This group is actively recruiting children under the age of 14, including training them to carry out terrorist attacks using suicide bombers. According to a UN report, most of the commanders in ISIS-Khorasan are Afghan Pashtuns, while many of the rank-and-file militants are from Central Asia. The document indicates that the
In the southwestern part of the rural district of Toluk in the Toktogul region, a critical situation has developed in the winter pastures due to heavy snowfall. People who remained in the winter pastures have appealed for help to local authorities and the civil protection service.
The administrative-territorial reform implemented in Kyrgyzstan over the past two years has led to a reduction in the number of rural districts from 452 to 231. However, experts from the Hanns Seidel Foundation, which actively supports local self-governance in the country, emphasize in their new report the presence of serious issues: there are no clear criteria for consolidation, a personnel crisis is observed, and there is a formal transfer of powers for managing pastures. Additional
This morning, around 8:00, an incident involving a fire occurred at a local kindergarten in the village of Tort-Kul, located in the Sokuluk district. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, three fire crews were dispatched to the scene. For safety reasons, 30 people were evacuated; however, preliminary information indicates that no one was injured.
On December 16, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic detained the akim of Chui district of Chui region, known as T.R.T., as part of an investigation into a criminal case related to the illegal issuance of certificates for the extraction of sand and gravel mixtures. It turned out that T.R.T., violating the government decree of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 43 dated February 5, 2019, which allows the issuance of a license for the extraction of sand and gravel
The Director of the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood, Shaiyrbek Sulaymanov, stated on the air of the radio station "Birinchi Radio" that the implementation of perinatal screening in the republic could significantly reduce cases of severe congenital defects by 15%. He noted that currently about 18,000 children with disabilities are receiving state benefits.
The February futures for gold reached a new high, increasing by 1.1% to $4,435.6 per troy ounce. At the same time, the March 2026 silver futures rose by 2.55%, reaching $69,210 per troy ounce. At the opening of trading, silver climbed to $69,525, marking a new all-time high, according to data from the New York Comex exchange. The price of the January platinum futures also showed an increase, rising by 4.16% compared to the previous session, and reached $2,102.6 per troy ounce, which is the
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the current exchange rates for December 22: The US dollar remains at 87.45 soms, indicating its stability, while other currencies, such as the euro and the ruble, have depreciated against the som. A similar situation is observed in commercial banks: the dollar's value remains unchanged, while the euro and the ruble have lost value over the weekend.
In the Osh region, another raid took place aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. The relevant information was provided by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. On December 20, employees of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the region, together with rangers from the Biodiversity Department and representatives of the "Bars-2" group of the "NABU" organization, conducted an inspection in the
According to the GKNB, the akim "T.R.T." violated the requirements of the Government Resolution of the KR No. 43 dated February 5, 2019, which allows the issuance of licenses for the extraction of sand and gravel in the riverbed, but only on an area of no more than 0.1 hectares. Instead, he issued a permit for the use of 20 hectares of land. Moreover, "T.R.T.", having entered into a criminal conspiracy with a number of entrepreneurs and acting in the interests of his
Askarbek Asangazievich Imambaev has once again taken the position of rector of the Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Imambaev was introduced to the staff of the educational institution.
The akim of the Chui region, T.R.T., has been detained on charges of abuse of office. This information was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). On December 16, 2025, as part of a criminal investigation, the akim was detained for the illegal issuance of licenses for the extraction of sand and gravel mixtures.
During this period in Kazakhstan, on December 23 and 24, precipitation in the form of snow and blizzards will continue under the influence of a cyclone, and the wind will strengthen. The western regions will face icy conditions. From December 25, a cooling will begin due to the intrusion of cold air, which will lead to a decrease in nighttime temperatures to -20-25 degrees in the west and -23-28 degrees in the north of the country. However, the southern regions will remain in a zone of warmer
In Astana, at the National Academic Library, a presentation of novels by Kyrgyz writers translated into Kazakh was held. According to the press service of the President's Administration, the event featured the books of Arslan Koichiev "Mismildirik" ("The Curse of Authority") and Sultan Raev "Topon," published as part of the series "Literature of the Turkic World."
On December 22, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported that a number of officials from the internal affairs, education, and the mayor's office of Karakol have been punished for improper performance of their official duties. In Kyrgyzstan's social media, an appeal from Maria Tsareva, a resident of the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk in the Issyk-Kul region, to the head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, became known. She is a representative of the
During the month, there was a significant increase in temperature, especially in the second half of November. On November 14, thermometers in Aktobe recorded 13.2 degrees, which is 2.6 degrees higher than the old record of 10.6 degrees set in 2023. The next day, November 15, the temperature in the region was recorded at 11.4 degrees, exceeding the 2001 record of 10 degrees.
On December 22, a fire occurred in a kindergarten building in the village of Tört-Köl [Tort-Kul] in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations management for the Chui region, firefighting began at 08:38 with the involvement of two fire crews from the Sokuluk district fire and rescue station No. 23. Later, at 09:30, another crew from fire and rescue station No. 7 joined them. In total, three units fought the fire.
According to Gabbard, the "U.S. intelligence" has concluded that Russia is unable to occupy even Ukraine, let alone a possible invasion of Europe. She also accused Reuters of spreading "lies and propaganda" aimed at "stirring up hysteria and fear among people." In her opinion, such actions by NATO and the European Union are intended to "entangle the American armed forces in a conflict with Russia." Gabbard added that, according to intelligence, Russia
In the Osh region, a raid was conducted aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. This was reported by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency's information, on December 21 of the current year, inspectors from the Osh office, together with representatives from the department for the protection of natural
In the Kara-Kuljin district of the Osh region, a raid was conducted aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. This was reported by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency's information, on December 16, inspectors carried out an event to check compliance with hunting norms in protected areas located on the northern and southern sides of
The State Committee for National Security reported that a number of employees from the internal affairs and education departments in Karakol have been punished for inadequate performance of their duties. Verification actions by the GKNB were initiated after a representative of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of school No. 7 named after K. Mendegul uulu, M. Ts., addressed the chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, with a complaint about regular instances of violence at this
Since the beginning of 2023, 1545 kilometers of roads have been asphalted in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by Beknazar Bazaraliyev, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, on the air of Birinchi Radio. He also noted that significant earthworks were carried out on several sections of the road before laying the asphalt, which created the necessary conditions for road projects for the coming year. “At the beginning of the year, we set a goal to asphalt about 1000 km. The current result has
Currently, eight Kyrgyz players in kok-boru, including Manas Niyazov, Omurbek Esen uulu, Rustam Tynaliev, Kubanych Sultan uulu, Dastan Ruslanov, Iskhak Bekbolot uulu, Askhat Askarov, and Bayaman Muralim uulu, are in Afghanistan. This was reported by the Kyrgyz Republic Federation for Kok-boru. Last year, Kyrgyz ulakchi, along with players from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, participated in a tournament in Afghanistan, playing as part of local teams. The winning team then included Kubanych Sultan
On the night of December 20, in Bishkek, around 03:20, a report of a mass brawl occurring near one of the clubs in the "Asanbay Center" was received by the "102" duty unit. This information was recorded in the log of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, which served as the basis for initiating a preliminary investigation.
At the forum of Turkic-speaking countries held in Ankara, dedicated to the fight against fake news, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Marat Tagaev, visited the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. Here, he met with the General Director, Birol Güven. During the discussions, representatives of the two countries exchanged views on current issues and prospects for cooperation in the field of cinematography, as
The sports year of 2025 turned out to be quite eventful for Kyrgyzstan, marked by significant successes at world and Asian championships, as well as historic achievements and emotional comebacks. This year, Kyrgyzstanis showcased their talents in various disciplines, including wrestling, UFC, dance sport, parasports, and high-altitude mountaineering. Kyrgyzstan confidently established itself in a multitude of sports.
Last Saturday in Bishkek, at the entrance to the "Zhashtyk Arena," where a concert by the famous British artist Jay Sean was taking place, an incident involving the police occurred. According to eyewitness accounts, plainclothes police officers attempted to enter the concert without tickets, but they were stopped by the patrol service workers responsible for security at the event. A conflict arose between the law enforcement officers, which quickly escalated into a scuffle. The Main
html On December 19, the KFU Football Awards 2025 ceremony took place in Bishkek, summarizing the year for the best football players of Kyrgyzstan. At the event organized by the Kyrgyz Football Union, individual awards were presented for outstanding achievements in football. The President of the KFU, Kamchybek Tashiev, and representatives of the football community participated in this event.
The Director of the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood, Shaiyrbek Sulaymanov, reported on "Birinchi Radio" that after the pandemic, the number of newborns in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 11%. According to him, before the pandemic, about 158,000 children were born annually in the country.
