According to reports from the BBC, the price of the cheapest tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is $4,185, which is a significant increase compared to the 2022 final. The allocation of seats has already been sent to national football associations.
In Bishkek, at the memorial house-museum of Olga Manuilova, the personal exhibition of artist Bazar Kul Omurkul uulu titled New York Bazyke 2025 was opened. The exhibition features over 30 paintings created with oil paints, distinguished by their vibrant color palette and unique technique. A correspondent from 24.kg attended the opening. The director of the memorial museums of Bishkek, Arman Momakhanova, noted that Bazar Kul Omurkul uulu is a member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan and
The investigation into the company VML_KG, which attracted monetary deposits from citizens, has begun at the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. Currently, 157 complaints from affected citizens have been registered with the Department of Internal Affairs, and all requests have been processed in accordance with the rules. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic by the investigative service of the Lenin District
On December 12, an event was held in the Moscow district of the Chui region to celebrate National Literature Day. As part of the event, the birthday of the writer Chyngyz Aitmatov was celebrated, and an exhibition of paintings and folk crafts inspired by the main ideas of his works was organized.
Francis Ngannou, the holder of the heavyweight boxing world champion title, has announced the possibility of his return to the promotion to participate in a tournament that will take place at the White House on June 14. The Cameroonian noted that his contract with PFL is coming to an end, which opens the way for him to this anticipated fight.
A meeting of the Business Club, which operates under the Trade Representation of Russia in Kyrgyzstan, took place in Bishkek. Delegates from government institutions, industry associations, and representatives of businesses from both Russia and Kyrgyzstan gathered for the meeting.
In Kyrgyzstan, the winter sport fishing season has begun. Sport fishermen have ventured onto the ice of Lake Ara-Köl (Ara-Kol). According to local residents, the grayling has started to bite and be caught. The fish is well-caught on a sandwich made of a piece of fresh fish and maggots. It is mainly caught from a depth of 5-7 meters using feeder tackle.
The cave "Bars-Kelbes," also known as "Kani-Gut," is located 18 km west of the village of Samarkandek in the Batken region, reports Turmush correspondent. Historian Nasriddin Orozov claims that it is one of the largest and least studied geographical objects in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that in the IX-XI centuries, polymetallic ores, including silver, were mined in this cave. Mines, drifts, and tunnels were created here, but after the work was completed, complex labyrinths
As a result of the interrogation of the driver, his accomplice, born in 1993, was detained. It has been established that they purchased narcotic substances in Kyrgyzstan for 23 thousand US dollars and illegally imported them into the territory of Uzbekistan. In connection with this fact, a criminal case has been initiated under part 2 of the article "Smuggling" and part 5 of the article "Illegal manufacture, acquisition, storage, and other actions with narcotic substances, their
The Minister emphasized the importance of rethinking wastewater not as polluted liquid, but as a sustainable resource for ensuring industry and food supply in drought conditions. He urged other countries to store and reuse wastewater, citing data from his ministry. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat In his speech, Batbaatar also reported that Mongolia plans, in the future as the chair of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to
Changes to the Program for the Development of Interstate Standards for the Technical Regulation "On the Safety of Packaging" have been made by the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission. New provisions have been added to the revised program concerning the creation of five new interstate standards. One of these standards will be based on the international standard ISO, while the other four will be developed taking into account the national standards of Belarus.
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kyrgyz writer, thinker, and classic of world literature Chyngyz Aitmatov. His books, written in Kyrgyz and Russian, have been translated into more than 150 languages and continue to have a significant impact on world literature and spiritual heritage. In connection with this important date, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reminded of the collection of commemorative coins that were previously issued in honor of Chyngyz
On December 13, 1944, the lowest temperature record was registered in Bishkek — minus 27.5 degrees. This information is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate". On this day, the capital's air temperature was at -27.5°C.
In the village of Tyup, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, a project is actively being implemented for the construction of a school with 750 student places, with a total funding amount of 438 million soms. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project's funding is provided by the republican budget, and the start of construction work is scheduled for 2024.
The solar system is traditionally divided into groups based on composition: four rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), two gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn), and two ice giants (Uranus and Neptune). However, new research suggests that Uranus and Neptune may have a much rockier structure than previously thought. The study does not claim that these planets are necessarily rich in rocks or water. Rather, it emphasizes that the existing notion of an icy core as the only possible model is
From January to November 2025, average global temperatures were 1.48 degrees higher than pre-industrial levels. Similar anomalies were observed in 2023, which became the second hottest year after 2024. World leaders have expressed their intention to limit the rise in global temperatures to within 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. Scientists consider this value as an average over a thirty-year period, which gives hope for achieving the set goal,
Sadyr Japarov arrived in the capital of Turkmenistan the day before.
Kazakhstan supports the activation of the negotiation process regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
In accordance with the directive from the Ministry of Energy, on December 11, 2025, a meeting of the delegation of OJSC "Elek" took place in the city of Hanzhong (China).
At the press conference held on December 12, representatives of the "Association of Driving Schools" appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and Deputy Prime Minister, head of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, requesting a phased introduction of new regulations for training drivers of categories "B" and "C." They proposed to postpone the start dates from January 1 to either September 1 or September 15, 2026. Director of one of the driving
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The grand opening of the new administrative building of the Oktyabr District Prosecutor's Office took place in Bishkek. Among the guests of the event were the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev and representatives of various state and law enforcement agencies.
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The social platform Reddit has filed a lawsuit against local authorities in the High Court of Australia. This information is reported by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in connection with new legislation that prohibits children under the age of 16 from using social media, which includes Reddit.
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan reduced the volume of seed imports for planting by 38%. During these months, the country imported 662 tons of seeds, amounting to over $6 million. This also represents a decrease of 32% compared to the same period in 2024, when 1,000 tons of seeds worth $10 million were imported. The main exporting countries of seeds to Kyrgyzstan in 2025 include:
The fourth installment of the iconic franchise "Armor of God," featuring the famous actor Jackie Chan, will be filmed in the Mangystau region in the southwest of Kazakhstan. This became known thanks to information provided by the region's administration. According to the announcement, director Robert Koon and global cinema star Jackie Chan have chosen Mangystau as the main location for their new film project "Armor of God: Ultimatum."
On December 12, Judge Nurman Nartaev of the Bishkek Administrative Court issued a ruling on the case related to the lawsuit filed by Eldar Abakirov, a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from constituency No. 26. Abakirov's representative, Atyr Abdrakhmatova, reported that the court dismissed the lawsuit concerning the decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) regarding the election results and the alleged bribery of voters.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) responded to the accusations made by Atyr Abdrakhmatova, who represents the interests of candidate Eldar Abakirov. She claimed that there is an attempt to legalize the illegal decision of the CEC through judicial means. In response, the Central Election Commission stated that a copy of the ruling regarding the election results in electoral district No. 26 from December 8 was provided in the case materials concerning Abakirov's application to the
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On December 12, a solemn event was held at the state residence "Ala-Archa" to mark the 35th anniversary of the Constitutional Court. Among the participants were representatives of government bodies, the judicial system, as well as educational and public organizations.
The global football supporters association Football Supporters Europe (FSE) reports that ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final, which will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, reach $6,900 (approximately €5,900). This is the amount that fans of any team will have to pay if their team reaches the decisive game. This was reported by DW. The association expresses dissatisfaction with such prices and urges FIFA to halt ticket sales and reconsider their cost.
In Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation is expected throughout the day. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature will be +2 degrees at night and will rise to +9 during the day.
On December 12, the Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Seitek Jumakadyrov, held a meeting with Urs Jan Amman, the head of the consular section of the Swiss Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, various aspects of bilateral cooperation in the consular field were discussed, and promising directions for enhancing the effectiveness of interaction were identified.
The central Ala-Too square will host an event on December 15
The head of the GKNB urged border guards to preserve traditions During his working trip to the Batken region, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, serving as the chairman of the GKNB and deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers, visited the border outpost "Zhany-Zher." Information about this was published by the press center of the GKNB.
Taalay Bazarbaev is no longer the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Italy. He also served as the permanent representative of the country to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The reason for his release from these positions was the completion of his term in the diplomatic corps, according to a decree by President Sadyr Japarov.
This information was announced by lawyer Zhanish Barakov.
- According to the latest data, rapeseed production in Kazakhstan is expected to increase by 74.8% in the 2025/26 season. These figures were released in December by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The estimated harvest volume of this oilseed crop will be around 500 thousand tons, significantly exceeding the approximately 290 thousand tons harvested in the previous year.
Shortened working days are also provided The Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan has announced the non-working public holidays for 2026, according to the Labor Code.
This holiday was established in honor of the birthday of the outstanding writer
The President of Kazakhstan spoke at a forum in Turkmenistan
India is not only participating in global trade but also actively shaping its future. India's export activities are demonstrating one of the most successful periods in recent years, ushering in a new era of confidence, growth, and competitiveness in the global market.
According to Rudchenko, some countries, including Kyrgyzstan, do not want to exacerbate the political situation with Russia and therefore avoid collaborating with artists who may make political statements or express support for controversial opinions during their performances. The producer emphasized that such states value their ties with Russia more than the performances of individual artists, which complicates the organization of events for artists like Meladze. He also warned that Meladze
The press service of OJSC "Electric Stations" reported that the autotransformer for the Kurpsayskaya HPP, which is being manufactured in China, will be delivered earlier than expected. During the visit of the Kyrgyz delegation to the Shaanxi Hanzhong Transformer Co., Ltd. factory, the work on the reconstruction of the transformer and adherence to production schedules were checked.
In honor of this important date, a unique set of collectible coins has been released, dedicated to the works of Chinghiz Aitmatov. Each coin illustrates central themes and images from his famous works, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and profound philosophical thought of the writer. This collection will not only become a valuable asset for collectors but will also serve as an important reminder of Chinghiz Aitmatov's significance to world literature and the culture of Kyrgyzstan.
The film "Beish: Apama Kat," which is a continuation of the movie "Beish - Enenin Tamanynda," is set to be released in national cinemas. The producers of the film shared the news about the upcoming premiere. It is expected that viewers will be able to see the new work on January 29, 2026, in all theaters across the country.
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, awarded the "Dustlik" ("Friendship") order to the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev. The award ceremony took place on December 12 in Osh, where the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, presented the state award. During the event, it was noted that this decree was signed in recognition of efforts to strengthen good neighborly relations and expand socio-economic and cultural ties between Kyrgyzstan and
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree "On Raising the Status and Strengthening the Role of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic," as confirmed by a statement from the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. In order to enhance the effectiveness of management in attracting investments, as well as to raise the status of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, according to Articles 66 and 71 of the
