The list of candidates includes countries such as Australia, India, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Additionally, a joint bid has been proposed by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
At international competitions, Russian chess players have once again been allowed to compete under the flag and with the anthem of their country. This decision was made at the General Assembly of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), where 61 delegates voted "in favor" and 51 "against." Thus, the restrictions on the use of national symbols for Russian athletes have been lifted.
A new bus route No. 43 has been launched in Bishkek, connecting the residential area "Muras-Ordo" with the Osh market, local administration representatives reported. According to the information, modern Isuzu buses are used on the route.
Educational institutions have been evacuated, checks are being conducted Law enforcement officers are conducting checks in several schools in Bishkek, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate.
Today, the central square of Bishkek will be temporarily closed to traffic. This was announced by 24.kg, the press secretary of the capital's UPSM, Nursultan Muratbekov. Starting at 3:00 PM, part of Chuy Avenue will be closed from Erkindik Boulevard to Panfilov Street.
Edil Baysalov, serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, introduced the new deputy ministers to the staff of the Ministry of Health. Ryspek Sydygaliev and Bakytbek Kadyraliev have been appointed to these positions.
The teenager managed to inform her mother about the incident and leave the house A case of domestic violence occurred in Bishkek, where a father forbade his daughter from attending school and courses. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District.
Aggressive behavior also affected the police officers An incident occurred in Bishkek involving three girls who caused a ruckus in a cafe, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate.
According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan data as of December 15, the exchange rates are as follows: The dollar remains unchanged at 87.45 soms, while the euro shows an increase, and the Russian ruble is weakening.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a trend towards decreasing the use of pyrotechnic products. Nursultan Tashibek uulu, head of the atmospheric air protection department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, shared this information on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to him, this year more than 1,000 tons of pyrotechnics were imported into the country, while next year only 269 tons are expected. This decrease indicates a growing awareness among the
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In connection with the 97th anniversary of the birth of the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov, the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Antalya donated a new set of upholstered furniture to the library named after him. This was made possible thanks to the support of sponsors.
The project authors answered residents' questions In Bishkek, the construction of a new multifunctional facility has begun at the site of the fountain complex near the Central Department Store (TSUM), which will become an important symbol of the renewed city. This was reported by the construction organization.
On December 20, the XXXIII championship of Kyrgyzstan in national wrestling kulatuu will take place in Bishkek. The event will be held at the Palace of Sports named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul and is organized with the support of the Federation of Kulatuu of the KR and the Directorate of National Sports.
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, a passenger car collided with a train, as confirmed by representatives of the press service of the regional road safety management. According to information, the incident occurred on December 12 at around 14:20. The driver of the "Volkswagen Passat," 33-year-old R.R. from the rural district of Manas, was unable to avoid the collision with the train that was passing through the settlement of Kashkar-Kyshtak.
The screening of the documentary film "Atom," created by the renowned director Oliver Stone, took place at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. This event, organized by the state corporation "Rosatom," attracted over 300 students and opened a series of scientific and educational meetings. The film analyzes specific projects from countries such as Russia, the USA, and France that successfully reduce carbon emissions by combining renewable energy sources with nuclear power
The proceedings in the criminal case concerning extortion of a bribe in the Kadamjai district have reached the Supreme Court stage. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, on June 10, 2025, police major T.K.A. was detained, who held the position of head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service in the Kadamjai district.
At school No. 37 in the capital, a case of open tuberculosis was discovered in a mathematics teacher, as reported by the parents of the students. According to them, the educational institution was not closed.
Photo by the press service of the mayor's office The press service of the mayor's office announced the launch of a new bus route No. 43 in Bishkek, which will service the route from the residential area 'Muras-Ordo' to the Osh market. Minibuses Isuzu will be used on this route.
A fire broke out in a container at the "Aziz" market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street. Eight fire crews are involved in fighting the blaze, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Firefighting efforts began at 08:58. An operational headquarters, the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, is working on-site, and a drone is being used to monitor the situation. Three fire trucks from the Bishkek Water Utility are also participating in
The "Muras" football tournament successfully concluded
95 buses that arrived from China are now stationed at DEPO-1 in Bishkek. The 12-meter long buses have three doors and can accommodate up to 70 passengers. In summer, they are cooled with air conditioning, and in winter, they are heated with heating systems, according to information from the city hall.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on a new draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers titled "On the Approval of the Act in the Field of Public Health." The development of the document is aimed at implementing the provisions of the law "On Biological Safety in the KR," adopted on January 23, 2025, under number 25. The main goal of this project is to establish a state system that will focus on the prevention and mitigation of
- In the village of Munduz, located in the Suzak district, cases of illegal seizure of irrigated agricultural land for the construction of residential buildings have been registered. This information was presented by the Land and Water Supervision Service of the Jalal-Abad region. Explanatory conversations were held and warnings were issued to the citizens who violated the legislation.
Information presented on the platform of the National Bank As of December 15, 2025, the price of a bar weighing 31.1053 grams is 382,694.5 soms. Compared to December 8, when the buyback price of an ounce of gold was 373,604.5 soms, the price difference is 9,090 soms.
Those wishing to purchase can register to participate in the auction Five decommissioned airplanes have been put up for auction, located at the international airport "Manas". Among the lots are three Yak-40s, one Il-18, and one Boeing 737-200.
The Ministry of Health announced the appointment of Aibek Matkerimov as the first deputy minister. This decision was made by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Matkerimov replaced Manas Toktomuratov, who held this position since February 2025.
The senior officer of the fire extinguishing and prevention department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Aibek Kanimetov, noted on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that the use of fireworks and firecrackers has no roots in the traditions of the Kyrgyz people. "These light and sound shows should not be held in Kyrgyzstan," he emphasized. Kanimetov recalled that during Soviet times, celebrations often took place in the main square, but people preferred to celebrate events
At 11:08, the "102" service of the Bishkek City Police Department received a message via the Telegram messenger about a possible terrorist act in several schools in the city. The list included educational institutions: No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private school Kings International School. The press service of the Bishkek City Police Department confirmed that all received messages have been registered in the information log of the district internal affairs departments, and preliminary
Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, held a meeting with the staff of the Ministry of Health, during which the new deputy ministers were introduced. In accordance with the Cabinet's decision, Aibek Matkerimov was appointed as the First Deputy Minister of Health, while Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Ryspek Sydygaliev were appointed as Deputy Ministers.
They are accused of "attempting to undermine sovereignty" 25 children born between 2018 and 2022 have been included in the database of the Ukrainian project "Peacemaker." They are charged with "deliberately violating the state border" and "attempting to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine. It is specified that these children crossed checkpoints while traveling from the Rostov region to Donbass.
A fatal traffic accident involving a 10th-grade student occurred in Osh. This information was confirmed by the press service of the patrol police of the city of Osh.
A high-level conference on "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" was held in Bishkek, with the participation of Ayil Bank. This event brought together representatives from government agencies, international organizations, and scientists to discuss pressing issues of sustainable development and natural resource conservation. As part of its environmental commitments and ESG initiatives, the bank donated a HEUCKE ICE DRILL, valued at 4,473 euros,
Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov introduced the new deputy ministers of health at the Ministry of Health. According to information from the press service, Aibek Matkerimov was appointed as the First Deputy Minister, while Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Ryspek Sydygaliev became deputies.
Tokayev The trip is expected to take place from December 18 to 20. During this visit, Tokayev will meet with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as well as hold talks with representatives of the Japanese business community. In addition, the President of Kazakhstan will participate in the "Central Asia – Japan" summit.
All 95 new buses purchased from the People's Republic of China have arrived in Bishkek. They are currently located at Depot-1. According to information from the city hall, each bus is 12 meters long and equipped with three doors. In summer, they operate with air conditioning, and in winter — with a heating system. One bus can accommodate about 70 passengers.
The Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital has begun an investigation into the case of bodily harm inflicted on a minor girl. A resident of the capital, T.B., reported to the police with a statement claiming that her ex-husband harmed their daughter, born in 2009. According to the mother, after the incident, the girl left her father's house.
The identified gap is not related to access to technology, as all employees have equal opportunities. Much more important are the habits and frequency of AI usage: among users who actively use tools monthly, 19% have never utilized the data analysis feature, 14% have not used logical reasoning, and 12% have not engaged in searching. In contrast, among those who access the chatbot daily, these figures are significantly lower — only 3% and 1%, respectively. The difference lies in who uses AI as
Citizens will be able to relax after the New Year In Kyrgyzstan, it has been announced that the New Year holidays will be extended until January 12, with the information coming from Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov via the Telegram channel "Koroche.KG".
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported that in October 2025, the total volume of money transfers amounted to $340.5 million. According to the provided data, the largest portion of the transfers came from the CIS countries — $321.6 million, while the volume of transfers from far abroad amounted to $18.9 million.
The Suluktinsk City Historical Museum features over 1,845 works of art in various genres, said director Abdipatta Niyazov in a comment to Turmush. According to him, the museum consists of 9 exhibition departments. The museum was established as a historical museum on April 2, 2008. At that time, premises were allocated for it, which previously housed employees of the KGB and the city culture department. The building was constructed in 1956.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Bayetov, a fair was held, organized to stabilize food prices, reports Turmush correspondent. As explained by Aizhamal Kadyrkulova, acting head of the district's agricultural development department, this event was initiated to monitor the rise in food prices, ensure affordable products for socially vulnerable groups, and support local producers.
Currently, a forum is taking place in Bishkek dedicated to the launch of a national pilot project and the development of climate financing in the Chatkal district. The Regional Investment Council is the organizer of this event.
A new batch of food aid from Russia has arrived in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). According to WFP data, over 1,147 tons of food have been delivered to warehouses in Bishkek and Osh.
On December 14, a terrorist attack occurred in Sydney, resulting in the death of Russian-speaking native of the Ukrainian SSR, Alex Kleitman. According to the British newspaper The Daily Mail, he lost his life trying to protect his wife. Larisa Kleitman, the wife of the deceased, shared her impressions: “I think he was shot because he stood up to protect me.” Alex and Larisa Kleitman had been together for about 50 years and moved to Australia from the USSR. That day, they were planning to
Azamat Maripov has been convicted, as reported by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, citing information from the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek. According to the data, on October 6, Judge M. A. M. issued a ruling, finding Maripov guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code, including "Calls for mass riots and violence" and "Public calls for the seizure of power." As a result, he was sentenced to six years in prison.
The article emphasizes that negotiations between Ukraine and its Western partners have reached a deadlock, even without Russia's involvement. Washington insists on the need for quick decision-making, while Zelensky and his European allies point to significant disagreements that require resolution. One of the issues is Ukraine's disagreement with Washington's call for the withdrawal of troops from eastern Donbas, which is still under the control of Kyiv's forces. European
Active discussions are underway between Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan regarding the possibilities of expanding partnership in the light industry and agricultural sector. This was reported by Danil Ibraev, president of the Kyrgyz Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio". Ibraev emphasized that the idea of supplying textile raw materials from Turkmenistan is currently being considered, which will allow Kyrgyz enterprises to start sewing and selling
The decree came into force on December 9, the day it was signed; however, the changes regarding the management of material reserves will only take effect from January 2027. The new document strengthens the role of the National Security Committee (KNB) in preventing economic and terrorist threats. Now, the special service will be required to provide information from its systems at the request of authorized bodies to combat the legalization of income obtained through criminal means, financing of
