In the Naryn region, in the Jumgal district, the positions of heads of two rural administrations remain vacant. The head of the rural administration of Min-Kush, Almaz Abdildaev, left his post about two months ago, and a suitable staffing solution has not yet been found, leaving this position unfilled.
Residents of the dacha village of Bek-Too, which is part of the rural administration of the village of Kara-Jygaach, express their dissatisfaction with the brick factory that constantly emits smoke towards Bishkek. “For those who live nearby, there is simply nothing to breathe. Trucks travel back and forth both day and night. The local administration promised that the factory owners would install filters on the chimneys, but so far nothing has changed,” say local residents.
Recently, in Bishkek, a joyful event occurred in the family of Timurlan Junusakunov, a resident of the village of Ak-Kiya in the Naryn region — triplets were born. As reported by UTRK Naryn, the girls were born on December 11 in one of the maternity hospitals in the capital.
- Sadyr Japarov approved the Decree "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy" and the related draft law concerning changes in the tax sphere. The head of state instructed the government to prepare this law for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.
In the Aksy district, a 32-year-old woman was found dead. Her body was discovered on November 4 in her home, where she had hanged herself. Baktybek Karabalaev, the brother of the deceased, contacted the Turmush publication with a statement that the investigative authorities are not conducting a proper investigation.
Starting in 2026, the cost of work patents for foreigners in Kamchatka will increase, and control over taxi operations will be strengthened. This was announced by Governor Vladimir Solodov on his Telegram channel. The head of the region noted that the cost of the patent will rise from 9,000 to 14,000 rubles. He emphasized that employment should primarily concern local residents. There will also be an increase in the number of inspections by law enforcement agencies in the taxi sector. Solodov
On December 18, the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankan Kenzhebaev, visited the Kara-Suu district on a working trip. He familiarized himself with the project of a centralized sewage system in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak and received relevant information.
Zhoomart Turusbekov, working as an energy specialist, has dedicated his life to ensuring sustainable electricity supply for the village of Enilchek and the neighboring military units located in the hard-to-reach mountainous area of the Ak-Suu district in the Issyk-Kul region. Despite being retired, he continues to actively participate in professional activities, remaining loyal to his work.
- In the Talas region, one of the exchange offices was fined 55,000 soms by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the NBKR. The fine was imposed due to non-compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulations of the National Bank.
The position of head of the monitoring and law enforcement department at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government has been appointed to Dzhomartova Nazgul Kasymbaevna, who previously held the position of head of the apparatus of the presidential representative in the Chui region. Moreover, there have been other personnel changes in the agency.
In the Osh region, an event was held where drivers were given recommendations for safe driving. During the meeting, participants were informed about safe driving in conditions of low visibility, snowfall, and icy roads. The main focus was on adhering to speed limits, avoiding crossing into oncoming traffic, and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles. These recommendations are aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents.
But who will defend the interests of ordinary consumers? Jeynal Orozbaev, head of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, stated in an interview with KNAI "Kabar" that price reduction is not the main focus of the agency's work.
The highest increase in real estate prices is observed in Bishkek At a round table dedicated to the development of the construction sector, Kainarbek Kuluyev, head of the International Association of Builders, provided explanations for the rising housing prices in the country.
Today, December 18, Sadyr Japarov made a working trip to Japan at the invitation of the country's Prime Minister, Sanae Takachi. His participation in the first summit of the "Central Asia + Japan" dialogue has already been confirmed, as reported by the president's press service. The plane with the president landed at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, where the flags of all Central Asian countries were displayed, and a carpet was laid out.
The volume of bilateral trade between the two countries reached 10.61 billion US dollars in the financial year 2024–25, which is an 18.6% increase compared to the previous year. Next week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Muscat, where a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman, officially known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), will be signed. This event is not just another visit, but a landmark occasion in India's economic diplomacy and a
Employees of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan held a farewell for Baktyar Orozov, who was dismissed. The agency shared this information with the public. Colleagues expressed their gratitude for Orozov's work and contribution to the ministry, honoring him with a white kalpak and a chepken as a sign of respect.
The issue of testing migrant children upon their admission to Russian schools has become relevant due to new mandatory requirements. Bakyt Darmankul uulu, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, raised this problem at a press conference on December 18, responding to a related question. According to Darmankul uulu, this topic has been discussed at a high level and has already been submitted for consideration by the presidents.
In the Chuy region, a ban has been imposed on the use of pyrotechnics in public places such as cafes, restaurants, and banquet halls, as well as in the adjacent areas. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region. According to the statement from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the use of fireworks, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnic products poses a significant threat to the health and lives of people, and can also lead to fires, burns, and property damage.
On December 16, the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, together with the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the UN Aida Kasymalieva, participated in a meeting of the UN General Assembly. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, a high-level meeting took place during the event, dedicated to analyzing the results of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), where the minister delivered a report.
html President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Japan on a working visit on December 18. His arrival was agreed upon at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi to participate in the First Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit. The plane with the president landed at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport.
- The right to use 40 deposits was sold at auction for $2.3 million, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. In 2025, the Kyrgyz Geological Service plans to hold auctions for the right to use subsoil resources for 60 sites.
According to the latest "Regional Economic Review" by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development, the economy of Kyrgyzstan has successfully adapted to external challenges and is expected to experience stable growth from 2026 to 2028. Fund analysts provided a detailed assessment of key macroeconomic indicators, suggesting that the country's economy will transition from a recovery phase to sustainable growth.
This updated list includes Russian oil companies such as "Tatneft," "Russneft," "Rusneftegaz," and "NNK-Oil." Several other companies have also been sanctioned, including "Textile-Service," "Cotton Factory," as well as the Emirati company Saphira Energy, the Fergana Chemical Plant, and Uzbek firms Gelion Business Trade and Chemistry International. Additionally, several individuals have been added to the sanctions list, including
Starting in 2029, the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences plans to move the broadcast of the Oscars from ABC to YouTube, according to information published by The Hollywood Reporter. Under the agreement reached, YouTube will receive exclusive rights to stream the ceremony live for free until 2033, including the red carpet show, behind-the-scenes events, and the Governors Awards presentation, allowing viewers around the world, as well as YouTube TV subscribers in the U.S., to
Bishkek December 19, Friday At night, the temperature will be -3...-5 °C, with expected snowfall.
Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan achieved significant success at the international Olympiad At the XVII Eurasian Olympiad in Informatics held in Almaty, students from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results. This was reported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic.
A round table was held in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to air quality issues in the atmosphere. The information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The agency reported that the event was led by Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister, in cooperation with the regional office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia. The round table was organized with the technical support of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and was titled "Analysis
As of October 31, the national debt of Kyrgyzstan amounted to $8 billion 692.52 million, according to information provided by the Ministry of Finance. Compared to December 31, 2024, the external debt increased by $648.04 million, while the internal debt rose by $1 billion 474.9 million (see source).
The Deputy Minister also noted that the main burden of monitoring violations by scooter users falls on the police and the citizens themselves, while sharing companies remain unaccountable. — Since the beginning of the year, about 29 thousand people have been held accountable for various violations of scooter usage rules. At the same time, sharing companies bear no responsibility, — emphasized Lepeha. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs regularly receives complaints about
During the ceremony, 50 vehicles of various brands were handed over, such as "JAC," "Changan," "Hyundai Staria," "Toyota Hiace," "Geely Atlas," "Chevrolet Cobalt," and "Niva Legend," as well as 5 snowmobiles. All vehicles are equipped with modern equipment and necessary technical means. Ulan Niyazbekov, in his speech, emphasized the importance of ensuring public order and safety on the roads. He stressed that equipping law
The championship took place at the "Tulpar" sports complex, gathering around 150 participants from 25 countries. The main goal of this championship is to promote belt wrestling on the international stage, strengthen friendship and sports ties between countries, as well as to identify talented athletes and enhance their training levels.
Dmitry Bivol, a boxer who became the world champion in the light heavyweight division, was born on December 18, 1990. His skill in evading punches and counterattacks is compared to characters from "The Matrix." The editorial team of Kaktus.media reminds us of some facts from his life.
The ceremony for laying the capsule for the new administrative building of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic took place today, December 18, in Talas. Among the participants of the event were B. Jusupekov, the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, and M. Baizhigitov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Talas region,
The press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" reported that the completion of the construction of a new terminal complex at the "Osh" international airport is scheduled for the summer of 2026. This initiative represents an important step in the development of the country's infrastructure and is being carried out according to the established schedule.
In Bishkek, the police department has detained a man who was wanted in a case of causing harm to health. This was reported by the press service of the city police. According to the information, on April 25, 2025, a citizen named S.L. approached the Sverdlovsk police department. He reported that on April 19 at 2:30 AM, two men, B. and M., inflicted bodily harm on him and left the scene.
In Manas, citizens are warned that serious measures may be taken for late payment of administrative fines, including the arrest of bank accounts and a ban on leaving the country. According to information received from the employees of the Manas City Department of the Bailiff Service, they, along with the city prosecutor's office and the road safety department, are conducting explanatory work to raise awareness about the necessity of paying fines for administrative violations.
Now electric scooters in Kazakhstan must be registered. This bill was approved by the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan after two readings, reports Tengrinews. Deputies reviewed the bill on the prevention of offenses, which contains the following key provisions:
A resident of Talas, Zulayka Duishon kyzy, donated significant family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas," located in the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." Among them are a wolf fur coat ("karyshkyr ichik") and a hair ornament ("chachpak"), which were used by women by attaching them to their hair. Zulayka shared that the wolf fur coat was a legacy from her father-in-law, while the ornament belonged to his wife, Zulayka's mother-in-law.
The press service of the presidential representative in Chuy region reports on the emerging problem of river and pasture pollution in the area. In the Alamudun district, about ten crushing plants are operating, which, according to local residents, discharge clay waste into nearby water bodies during the washing of gravel, leading to pollution.
Three deputies, who are not part of any group in the Jogorku Kenesh, have chosen committees for their activities. Elvira Surabaldiyeva will become a member of the committee on finance, budget, and entrepreneurship development; Bolot Ibragimov will work in the committee dealing with judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime and corruption; Erlan Kokulov has joined the committee responsible for education, science, innovative technologies, culture, sports, and youth policy.
Today, an official event took place at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where new service vehicles and snowmobiles were handed over to the units of the tourist police of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as the city of Bishkek, the Main Department of Road Safety, and operational services. Attending this event were the Minister of Internal Affairs Ulan Niyazbekov, his first deputy, as well as other deputy ministers and police staff.
On December 18, a ceremony was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan to hand over new service vehicles and snowmobiles for the police. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. These vehicles and equipment were sent to the tourist police units in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as to Bishkek. In addition, the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety and operational services received new vehicles.
As of December 16, 2025, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported that 1 million 521.6 thousand taxpayers have connected to the electronic service "Taxpayer's Cabinet." Of these, 98,507 are legal entities, and 1 million 423,152 are individuals.
According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of Komsomolskaya Street in Sokuluk have complained about the condition of the road. They stated, “Road work began before the elections but was soon halted. As a result, the road is in a deplorable state — deep puddles of clay have formed, making it impossible for pedestrians to walk and vehicles to pass. In bad weather, the clay reaches knee-deep in places, posing a serious threat to local residents.”
At a briefing held today, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Darmankul uulu Bakyt, spoke about the migration situation of Kyrgyz citizens outside the country and the measures aimed at protecting their rights. As of December this year, more than 798,400 citizens of Kyrgyzstan live abroad, of which about 341,094 are in Russia. This is 37,000 fewer than in the first half of the year.
Kobiljon Aliyev, a 10-year-old boy from Tajikistan who died at school in Russia, was buried in his native village of Ajam, located in the Akram Khasanov jamoat, Shahri Nav district. This was reported by Asiaplus. Mufti of Tajikistan Saidmukarram Abdulqodirzoda attended the farewell ceremony and conducted a funeral prayer.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 18, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced that the deputies of the new VIII convocation must be ready for intensive work, and the names of those who will be absent from the sessions will be made public in the media. According to Turgunbek uulu, the structure of the new convocation's work will be organized in such a way that the discussion of legislative proposals will primarily take place in committees, while at plenary sessions,
Erzhan Tokotaev, representing Kyrgyzstan, has become the subject of interest from scouts in Europe. According to information received from Uzbek journalist Tolibjon Kasimov, he has received an offer from a club in France.
