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.
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.
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
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:
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 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office reported changes to the traffic schemes of 11 city bus routes.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
The space flight aboard Blue Origin was an important step for inclusivity in private space initiatives
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.
The meeting took place on December 21 as part of the working visit of the head of Kyrgyzstan to the Russian Federation. During the negotiations, key issues of bilateral relations were discussed, covering the areas of trade, economy, finance, culture, and migration. The leaders expressed satisfaction with the current level of strategic partnership and alliance between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced its intention to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030. To achieve this goal, it is planned to create 385 processing enterprises across the country, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As a result of the analysis of the agricultural potential of the Issyk-Kul region, it is proposed to open 6 trade-logistics centers and 66 processing enterprises that
In the Chuy region, adverse weather conditions are expected, particularly the possibility of icy patches on some road sections. Snowfalls and a drop in temperature may significantly worsen road safety. In this situation, the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region urges drivers to be attentive. Law enforcement agencies recommend adhering to speed limits and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, avoiding sudden braking, and checking the condition of the vehicle in advance.
Back pain is one of the most common problems people face, yet there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding this topic. Dr. Megan Murphy, a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Mankato, has debunked eight common myths and presented facts based on research. Myth 1: Lifting heavy weights is the main cause of back pain
Tazabek presents an overview of the most popular economic news from December 15 to December 21. The number of claims from affected clients of VML_KG has reached 230, with total damages amounting to 20 million soms, - Ministry of Internal Affairs
