In the Osh Region, tourist flow has nearly doubled — the region welcomed over 300,000 tourists

According to information provided by the presidential representative office, Osh region welcomed more than 300,000 tourists in 2025. In 2025, there is a significant increase in the number of tourists in the Osh region compared to previous years. While 155,900 people visited the region in 2024, this number has already exceeded 300,000 in the first 11 months of 2025.

Mufti of Kyrgyzstan: The month of Rajab has arrived, two months remain until Ramadan

In Kyrgyzstan, the holy month of Rajab has begun, which is considered the first of the "three blessed months." This was announced by the mufti of the republic in his address to Muslims on December 21. He noted that Rajab, along with Shaaban and Ramadan, holds an important place in Islamic tradition. According to the mufti, during this period, the Prophet Muhammad increased his prayers, and Rajab symbolizes the approach of the month of Ramadan, which is dedicated to fasting and reading

Violence in Karakol School: Officials Dismissed and Police Officers Punished

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR) reported on holding accountable employees of the education and internal affairs systems in the city of Karakol for improper performance of their duties. This inspection began after a representative of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of secondary school No. 7 addressed a letter to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Chairman of the SCNS KR, Kamchybek Tashiev, regarding instances of

When Will Prices Stop Rising So Quickly and How Much Will the Dollar Cost? EDB Forecast - 2026

The expectations of the Eurasian Development Bank regarding the economic growth of Central Asian countries, Russia, and Belarus over the next three years have a positive tone. Forecasts for many states have been revised upward. However, the level of inflation in most countries in the region remains high. The main factors contributing to this are the rise in tariffs and the increase in food prices in international markets. Kyrgyzstan will also not be left out of this trend, and prices are

Emotions may run high during this time. Horoscope from December 22 to 28

This week, especially in its first half, heightened activity and emotional strain can be expected. Some may experience a painful reaction to criticism, leading to conflicts and anger. In relationships, false feelings may arise, so it's worth double-checking the sincerity of the words heard. It's important to be cautious with alcohol consumption, as it can provoke rash actions. The second half of the week will be calmer, allowing for better understanding of what has happened and

Manas Airport Again Not Accepting Flights

Due to dense fog, Manas International Airport has once again temporarily suspended the acceptance of flights. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan," reports 24. kg. According to the press service, 11 flights have been delayed, and four of them have been canceled.

Central Asia is Becoming a Space of Trust – Sadyr Japarov

On December 21, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, was awarded the International Peace Prize named after L.N. Tolstoy. In his speech, he noted that this award symbolizes a collective contribution to strengthening peace and stability in Central Asia.

The first flight of Kyrgyz pilgrims for Hajj will take place on May 11, 2026.

As reported by Zholdoshbek Azhy Abdildaev, the Deputy Mufti of Kyrgyzstan and head of the Hajj organization committee, the first flights of pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia will begin on May 11, 2026. According to his information, the quota for Hajj for Kyrgyzstan will be 6060 places, the same as this year. This year, new rules are also being introduced: medical requirements for pilgrims have been strengthened, and the cost of the sacrificial offering will now be included in the

At the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a number of documents were signed (list)

On December 21, a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council took place in Saint Petersburg, following which a number of documents were signed, as reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. At the meeting of the heads of state participating in the Eurasian Economic Union, namely Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia, the following decisions were approved:

The Ministry of Culture awarded the creative team D Billions

During a solemn ceremony, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, presented awards to representatives of the creative team D Billions. This event was a tribute to their contribution to the development of the creative sector in the country. Photo by the Ministry of Culture The ministry's press service reported that the minister emphasized the team's significant achievements and its importance in shaping a positive image of Kyrgyzstan

Several traffic accidents occurred on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart bypass road

Several incidents involving road traffic occurred on the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart. Witnesses reported that on December 21, two passenger cars left the roadway and overturned into a ditch due to slippery conditions.

Kyrgyzstan Becomes the Largest Buyer of Used Cars from South Korea

According to information from the Yonhap agency, Kyrgyzstan has become the largest buyer of used cars from South Korea. Over the past 12 months, there has been a significant increase in interest in the market for used Korean-made cars, with supplies significantly rising to Eurasian countries. Key buyers have emerged from states that were not previously major destinations for exports, according to data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, as well as the Institute of Automotive

In Ak-Beshim, it was proposed to create an archaeological park

On December 18, 2025, Deputy Minister of Culture Askarala Madaminov held a meeting with Kazuya Yamauti, a professor of archaeology from Teikyo University (Japan), and Yoji Sakakibara, an expert from the Japanese organization JICA, who is working in Kyrgyzstan. During this meeting, archaeological research being conducted at the site of the Ak-Beshim settlement (Suyab) in the Chui region with the support of the Kyrgyz Republic and Japan was discussed. Kazuya Yamauti noted that there are still

Main Hydroelectric Power Stations of Kyrgyzstan: When and How They Were Built and How Old They Are Now

The total potential of Kyrgyzstan's energy resources is 245.2 billion kWh, of which only 142.5 billion kWh are technically accessible. However, currently, only 10% of this volume has been utilized. Hydroelectric power plants account for 90% of all electricity generation, and most of them are located in the southern part of the country. Unfortunately, all these stations were built during the Soviet period, so they require modernization. Donor funds are being used to increase their capacity

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred off the coast of the Philippines

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred east of Mindanao Island in the Philippines. The event was recorded at 17:53 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), 146 kilometers from the city of Hinatuan, which has a population of approximately 10,000 people. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

London imposed sanctions against a company from Kyrgyzstan

In accordance with the update to the anti-Russian sanctions list, the authorities of the United Kingdom have added companies from Central Asia. The new measures came into effect on December 18 and include financial restrictions and asset freezes, according to information published by the British Treasury.

In the U.S., the scandal surrounding the "Epstein Files" is reigniting.

The Minister of Culture visited the wool processing enterprise "Wool.KG"

The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, visited the enterprise "Wool.KG" on December 20. This production facility, located in the country, is engaged in wool processing and the manufacture of felt products, as reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. During his visit, Mambetaliev familiarized himself with the production process, which encompasses all stages—from purchasing raw materials from local farmers to the

Participants of D Billions Awarded for Their Contribution to the Development of the Creative Industry in Kyrgyzstan

On December 19, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, awarded the participants of the creative team "D Billions." This took place during an event dedicated to their contribution to the development of the country's creative industry. During the ceremony, the minister interacted with the team members, highly appreciating their creative approach, and expressed hope for further successes in their activities.

An earthquake was felt in Kyrgyzstan with its epicenter in China.

On December 22, 2025, at 03:16, an earthquake occurred in the territory of China, in the area of the Kak-Shaal-Too ridge. According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, the epicenter was located 33 km southeast of the village of Bedel, as well as 75 km southeast of the Kumtor mine and 123 km southeast of Karakol.

Kasymaliev congratulated energy sector workers on their professional holiday

Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, congratulated the workers of the energy sector on their professional holiday. In his congratulatory message, he noted:

A social town for 100 families is being built in Jeti-Oguz

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural municipality of Kyzyl-Suu, the construction of housing for needy families has begun. This information was provided to Turmush correspondent Alisher Nurbek uulu, who is the head of the Kyzyl-Suu rural council.

The BGK Commission tasked with resolving the issue of the lack of a street name in the Manas Ata residential area.

On December 18, 2025, a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, which deals with issues of regulations, ethics, legal aspects, and law enforcement, was held under the leadership of Aibek Makeshov from the "Adilet" party. According to information provided by the press service of the BGC, the participants of the meeting discussed draft resolutions that will be presented at the upcoming session of the council. One of the key issues was a collective appeal from

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of December 22

Information from foreign media highlights events occurring in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points to be aware of. Pokrovsk. Photo - Stanislav Krasilnikov / Sputnik / Profimedia. Negotiations took place in Miami between Russian President's Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev and representatives of Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, also met with American delegates to discuss a new version of

The CIS will cooperate on the issue of health insurance for labor migrants

At a recent meeting of the expert group, the issue of creating an agreement on medical insurance for labor migrants in the CIS countries was discussed. According to the press service of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States, this initiative concerns not only migrants but also their families. During the meeting, experts evaluated the proposals and comments received from various member states and, by majority vote, approved the draft agreement, which will now be

The maître d' stole porcelain from the Elysee Palace for two years

Paris Palais de l'Elysée on November 10, 2025. Politics, Council of Ministers. Photo LP / Arnaud Journois The investigation established that the maître d' was passing the stolen items to a collector from the Louvre. He was arrested when the thefts became too obvious. During searches at the homes of the arrested individuals, stolen dishes were found. The court ruled that the men must return the stolen items and are under judicial supervision.

An earthquake occurred in China at night, which was felt in Kyrgyzstan

Last night, an earthquake occurred in China, which was also recorded in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. The underground tremors, reaching a magnitude of 4.5, occurred at 3:16.

The security of transit transportation was discussed by Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan

A meeting took place in the capital of Afghanistan between Almaz Turgunbaev, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, and Abdul Haidari, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Afghanistan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, the main focus of the meeting was on the development of transport cooperation and the expansion of international cargo transportation. Kyrgyzstan proposed to exchange transit transport permits for 2026 in

Sadyr Japarov spoke at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Saint Petersburg

After the meeting in a narrow format, a session in an expanded format took place, which was attended by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev (observer country), the Minister of Trade of Indonesia Budi Santoso, and the President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, who addressed the meeting via video message. The press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported that key issues regarding the functioning of the EAEU were discussed, and further steps for deepening integration

World bestseller, now available in Mongolian for the first time!

The recent presentation of the book "The Mongol Storm," written by Professor Nicholas Morton from the University of Nottingham (England), took place at the Majestic bookstore located in the State Department Store. This significant historical work was published by Nepko and translated by our renowned diplomat and researcher Batsukh Galsan. Batsukh Galsan, who served as the Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada from 2001 to 2005 and then as Ambassador to China from 2005 to 2009, currently

Zhapаров: Mutual trade between EAEU countries reached nearly 100 billion dollars

During a working visit to the Russian Federation, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, spoke at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held in St. Petersburg.

Japarova, Mirziyoyev, and Rahmon Awarded the International Peace Prize

On December 21, the International Peace Prize named after L.N. Tolstoy was awarded in St. Petersburg, with the participation of the presidents Sadyr Japarov (Kyrgyzstan), Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan), and Shavkat Mirziyoyev (Uzbekistan). This information was provided by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The head of the Kyrgyz state noted that the final resolution of border issues is critically important for security in the Eurasian region and for geopolitical stability as a

Turkish Parliament Deputies Engaged in a Fight During Budget Discussion

The conflict began when Murat Emir, the deputy chairman of the CHP faction, attacked AK Party deputy Mustafa Varank. Soon, other parliamentarians from both parties joined the fight, leading to a mass brawl. The incident was brought to a halt thanks to the intervention of other deputies. Despite the conflict, the central government's budget bills for 2026 and the final report for 2024 were passed: 320 votes in favor and 249 against.

In Bishkek, the KFS awarded the best players and coaches

The KFU Football Awards 2025 ceremony took place in Bishkek, where the results of the football year in the country were summarized. The Kyrgyz Football Union awarded individual prizes to the best players, coaches, and organizations. The event was attended by the president of the KFU, Kamchybek Tashiev.

In Bishkek, the traffic schemes of 11 bus routes have been changed

The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office reported changes to the traffic schemes of 11 city bus routes.

Sadyr Japarov Awarded the International Peace Prize

On December 21, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, received the International Peace Prize named after L.N. Tolstoy. The award ceremony took place at the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory and gathered representatives from the EAEU member states and observer countries.

A French company with over 100 years of history has won the tender for the development of the master plan for the city of Khunnu.

The company Bechu & Associates, with over a hundred years of experience, has won the international tender for the master plan of the new city of Khunnu, which will be located south of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Throughout its existence, the agency has established itself in the field of architectural design and urban planning. The project announced in 2025 includes a long-term urban planning concept for an area of 31,503 hectares, located near Chinggis Khaan International Airport. The

Mongolia will import AI-92 gasoline from China

Amid fuel shortages in Russia, Mongolia is seeking new sources to meet its import needs. Local residents express dissatisfaction with dependence on a single fuel supplier and demand that the government seek alternative sources. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Damdinyam Gongor announced plans to import 418 tankers of AI-92 gasoline from China in December, using rail transport.

Mongolian Students Won Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at the Global STEAM AHEAD 2025 Olympiad

In the competitions held at the Olympics, which featured representatives from over 30 countries, the team from the International Mathematics Centre (IMC) won 4 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals, while 11 students were awarded special prizes. The Global STEAM AHEAD 2025 Olympiad, dedicated to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, took place in December 2025 in Shenzhen, China. The event included competitions in areas such as IJMO (mathematics), VIJSO (science), IJIO

In Mongolia, the tallest building at a height of 145 m will be put into operation by the end of this year.

Did you know that the tallest building in Mongolia at the moment is the Shangri-La Residence, which reaches a height of 136 meters? However, this record will soon be broken. It is expected that by the end of this year, the construction of the 34-story Encanto Trade Center, which will be 145 meters tall, will be completed, making it the new tallest building in Mongolia.

Wastewater from Coca-Cola production is reused for technological purposes at the Amgalan thermal power plant

In Mongolia, a project for the reuse of treated wastewater from the MCS Coca-Cola LLC plant at the Amgalan thermal power station has been implemented for the first time as part of a public-private partnership. Thus, the state-owned Amgalan TPP has become the first state power plant to implement environmentally safe solutions, marking an important step in energy and water management in Ulaanbaatar. The project was initiated by the World Bank's "Water Resources 2030" group at the

In Bishkek, the traffic schemes for 11 routes have been changed

Due to the opening of a new section of Chuy Avenue, which stretches from Shopokov Street to K. Tynystanova Street, there will be changes in the movement of several urban transport routes in Bishkek starting from December 22, 2025. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, the routes of 11 lines will be partially adjusted, and some of them will return to previously operating directions.

Mongolia has launched a pilot project for the development of a National Multidimensional Poverty Index

The National Statistical Office (NSO) has published preliminary results of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), which is being developed under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project "Strengthening Statistical Capacity for Sustainable Development," funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. The creation of the MPI was made possible through extensive collaboration led by the NSO Working Group, with support from experts from the

The National Cancer Center Will Start Using Robotic Surgery on December 28

Since 2021, a project has been underway to create a national network for cancer prevention and early diagnosis, which is financed with €10 million under a loan agreement between the government of Mongolia and the Republic of Austria. As part of this project, the National Oncology Center has received modern equipment, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) machines, an angiograph, and a digital mammograph with artificial intelligence support. This will enable

The Japanese have decided to restore the saxaul forest in Mongolia.

Saxaul forest in the Tsogt sum on the horizon As part of the large-scale initiative "A Billion Trees," implemented with the assistance of the Japanese Embassy in Mongolia, a decision was made to restore the saxaul forest. This initiative officially launches a project to restore the saxaul forest in the Tsogt sum, which is part of the ambitious goal of planting 108 million trees in the Gobi-Altai aimag. Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia, Igawaharu

Yesterday, China sent 53 tank cars of AI-95 gasoline to Mongolia.

The key fact is that China stopped using leaded gasoline in 2000 and is now introducing a standard that complies with Euro-5. Shen Minjue, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to Mongolia, is actively working to strengthen and increase fuel imports from China. As previously reported, in December, Mongolia is receiving 418 tankers of AI-92 gasoline from China by railway.

Engineer from Germany Becomes the First Woman in a Wheelchair to Visit Space

The space flight aboard Blue Origin was an important step for inclusivity in private space initiatives

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on December 22: mostly dry during the day

In Kyrgyzstan, there will be no precipitation throughout the day. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −6, and during the day it will rise to +4 degrees.