Thus, the Bishkek city hall is actively working on improving the environmental situation in the city and creating a safe urban environment.
As of the end of November 2025, Kyrgyzstan's gold and foreign currency reserves amounted to $8 billion 269.16 million, according to the National Bank's data. The regulator reported an increase in gross international reserves as follows:
In Kyrgyzstan, refugees and asylum seekers face numerous challenges. This was reported on December 10 at the "National Dialogue: Combating and Preventing Torture and Other Inhumane or Degrading Treatment and Punishment" by Cholpon Jakupova, head of the legal clinic "Adilet." She emphasized that one of the most vulnerable groups, such as refugees, encounters serious problems. In particular, there have been cases of criminal cases initiated under Article 378 of the Criminal
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, held talks in Azerbaijan, focusing on issues related to increasing trade turnover and the import of petroleum products. This was reported by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. Logistics and Shipbuilding During the visit, Bakyt Torobaev met with Ruslan Talibov, Chairman of the Board of the Baku Shipbuilding Plant.
The administration of Donald Trump in the USA is developing an initiative that will require all foreign tourists to provide information about their social media accounts from the past five years in order to enter the country. This was reported by Kazinform, citing NBC News. According to a notice from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this requirement will apply to all arrivals, including citizens of the United Kingdom and Germany, for whom a visa is not required.
- The National Bank has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that introduces new, stricter capital requirements for commercial banks. According to the document, the minimum charter capital will gradually increase to 5 billion soms by 2030.
Photo by UNESCO. Traditional knowledge of preparing the maxym drink is now on the UNESCO list A recent decision by the National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO marked a historic moment: traditional knowledge of preparing the Kyrgyz national drink maxym has been added to the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, protected by UNESCO. This decision was unanimously adopted at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the
According to reports, on December 9, 2025, I. Sh. contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District with a statement about the disappearance of her son - Aftandil Nazarbekovich, born in 1988. According to the police, on October 18, he left home in a white Hyundai Sonata (license plate not established), intending to work as a taxi driver, and since then his whereabouts have been unknown. A man who has been missing for almost two months is being sought in Bishkek. The police
At the World Boxing Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates, the 1/8 finals concluded on December 9. On this day, five boxers from Kyrgyzstan entered the ring.
From 1938 to 1991, the Kadamjay District, located in the Batken Region, was known as the Frunze District. The renaming to Kadamjay occurred on March 12, 1991. Since the formation of the district in March 1992, it has been managed by 20 akims. One of them held the position for only 3 months, while another remained in office for a full 4 years.
After the residents of the 10th microdistrict of Bishkek appealed to the State Architectural and Construction Control, a decision was made to suspend work at the construction site located at No. 20a. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction and Architecture. The agency clarified that a video recording containing information about violations of labor conditions and safety regulations was received on December 9. Inspectors promptly conducted an inspection, during
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, illegally installed trading pavilions located on Sadigaliyev Street were discovered and removed. This became known on December 10 thanks to information provided by the city's mayor's office press service. According to the Land Use Control Department, these structures were installed without the necessary permits. As a result of the conducted inspection, the mayor's commission decided to terminate contracts with the entrepreneurs operating in
On the section of the highway Ala-Buka—Kerben—Tash-Kumyr, the asphalt laying work has been completed over a length of three kilometers. This information was provided by the Tash-Kumyr City Road Maintenance Enterprise.
Today, December 10, an important stage of the World Boxing Championship will take place in the United Arab Emirates, where three athletes from Kyrgyzstan will compete for a place in the semifinals. The competitions, organized by IBA, are being held in Dubai.
Analysts at Trafigura, a company engaged in international commodity trading, expect a significant surplus of supply in the global oil market by 2026. This is reported by Bloomberg. According to forecasts from the International Energy Agency, a record surplus level may be reached next year—over four million barrels per day, which accounts for about four percent of total global consumption. Although final figures are likely to be lower than initial estimates, experts still predict a serious
On December 10, a solemn opening of the Alley of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in the city of Osh, located in the K. Mamakeev park. For the servicemen of military unit 7703, a two-story bathhouse was also built to improve their living conditions.
The boxing championship of Kyrgyzstan among men and women has concluded in Manas, which took place from December 5 to 10, 2025. 117 boxers from various regions of the country participated in the competition, excluding the Batken region, as well as teams from Bishkek and Osh, and 15 sets of medals were contested.
Today, December 10, the authorities of Talas, in cooperation with a representative of the antimonopoly agency, conducted an inspection at the trading points selling coal in the city. The city administration reported that such inspections will be carried out regularly until the end of the winter season, with an emphasis on price control and adherence to fair trading principles.
In Bishkek, as a result of inspections, illegal pavilions located on Sadyrbaev Street were discovered and demolished, as reported by the city administration. According to information received from the authorities, these structures were installed without the necessary permits. In this regard, the city administration's commission decided to terminate contracts with the entrepreneurs and free up 125 square meters of municipal land.
During the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), facts of illegal privatization of strategically significant water management facilities were revealed. According to the SCNS, as a result of the inspection, it became known that several service houses and adjacent territories in the Panfilov district of the Chui region were unlawfully registered as private property.
Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva In her comment, Balayeva emphasized that the intervention of state bodies in legal disputes could be perceived as pressure on the judicial system. She also noted the necessity for transparent and objective consideration of administrative and criminal cases concerning journalists. “Freedom of speech in the country is of paramount importance to us. Everyone involved in disseminating information must operate within the law,” the
The collaboration between UNDP in Kyrgyzstan and the Nature Foundation, supported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, led to the organization of a field expedition to a Key Ornithological Area located near the capital, Bishkek. This site is considered one of the key areas for biodiversity in the country. Diplomats from France and Turkey, as well as representatives from the Chinese embassy and the World Bank, participated in this trip. During several hours of observation, experts were able to
In Bishkek, a solemn event titled "In the Flow of Time and Memory" was held at Secondary School No. 70, dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of the poet, playwright, and translator Joomart Bökönbaev. This information was provided by the press service of the city mayor's office on December 10. The main goal of this program was to introduce students to Bökönbaev's literary heritage, to increase interest in his work, and to promote his writings through artistic
In Kyrgyzstan, the southern regions continue to lead in the level of housing insurance. This was reported by Aktan Turumbekov, the director of the Insurance and Reinsurance Department of the State Insurance Organization, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. According to him, residents of the southern regions take home insurance more seriously due to frequent natural disasters.
In the Osh region, in Uzgen, preparations for the 2026 irrigation season are ongoing. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, large-scale activities are being carried out in the region aimed at increasing the capacity of irrigation channels and improving water supply for agricultural needs. Currently, mechanical cleaning and channel cutting are being conducted on the Myrza canal, which is 6.5 kilometers long, and on the Kochkor-Ata canal, which is 2 kilometers long. Simultaneously, similar
In November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed a law that prohibits children under the age of 16 from accessing social networks. This law came into effect at midnight on Wednesday, December 10, as reported by Kazinform citing the BBC. List of Prohibited Platforms
Dmitry Peskov Commenting on the proposal, Peskov emphasized: “We are looking for paths to peace, not temporary solutions. What is most important for us is a sustainable and long-term peace that can be achieved through the signing of necessary agreements.” These words were spoken by him at a press conference, as reported by "Kommersant". Additionally, Peskov noted that the statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump about the conflict in Ukraine, in an interview for Politico,
In the Batken region, in the city of Razakov, the installation of the New Year tree, which was used last year, will take place. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. The height of the tree will be 12 meters, and its lighting is scheduled for December 15 in the central square of the city.
On December 10, the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilya Jamambaeva. This information was published by the press service of the president's administration. The president congratulated the ombudsman institution on Human Rights Day and emphasized the importance of the work of human rights defenders in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. He also touched
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The volume of insurance payouts in Kyrgyzstan continues to increase, indicating a growing interest among the population in insurance. Aktan Turumbekov, the director of the Insurance and Reinsurance Department of the State Insurance Organization, shared this data on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to information from the State Insurance Organization, by 2025, the total volume of insurance compensations already amounts to 128.5 million soms. Turumbekov noted that such growth in indicators
The resolution on the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, has been approved by the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. According to the resolution: The elections were recognized as having taken place in 30 multi-mandate constituencies, with 87 candidates elected in 29 constituencies; The voting results in constituency No. 13 were annulled due to violations of electoral
In the Ak-Suy district, the opening of a new "Farmers' Service Center" ("Дыйкандарды тейлөө борбору") took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. In this center, farmers can receive a wide range of services related to agriculture.
On December 9, a solemn event was held at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic in Bishkek, dedicated to the 225th anniversary of Alymbek Datka and the 110th anniversary of Academician Musa Adyshev. According to a press release from the Ministry of Science, the celebration began with a presentation of documentary materials highlighting the historical legacy of Alymbek Datka and the scientific achievements of Academician Musa Adyshev. Among the honored guests were the Minister of
According to the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, the detention of the head of the state institution "Chui Basin Water Resources Management" is related to an investigation into corrupt activities associated with the capital repair of the "Petropavlovsky" canal, which is located in the Jayil district of the Chui region. During the investigation, violations of urban planning regulations and cases of misappropriation of budget funds were
Photo from the internet. Counting of Marco Polo sheep and mountain goats has begun in Kyrgyzstan The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced the start of a large-scale monitoring of the population of Marco Polo sheep and mountain goats in the country. The counting began in the Issyk-Kul region, covering the districts of Uzengy-Kuush, Ak-Shiyrak, and Ystyq. This work involves both specialists from government agencies and invited experts from abroad.
Employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) discovered instances of illegal privatization of several water facilities that hold strategic importance. The press service of the agency reported that several service buildings and adjacent territories were registered under private individuals without following legal procedures. According to the special services, as a result of the conducted activities, it was possible to return to state ownership service houses and land plots with
Local residents reported to a Turmush correspondent about the temporary closure of the Osh—Gülchö road, caused by the resulting traffic jams. At the 51st kilometer of the Osh—Alaï highway, three trucks that were blocked due to heavy snowfall complicated passage, leading to the formation of a traffic jam and the halt of vehicle movement.
According to information from the city hall, work on the cleaning and improvement of rivers and canals in Bishkek is actively ongoing. In the first stage, the riverbeds of the Alamidin and Ala-Archa rivers were cleared, resulting in the removal of 107 thousand tons of waste.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in food prices, which is associated with a number of internal and external factors, as reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, on the air of Birinchi Radio. Chekirbaev noted that nine key products have been identified in the country, including meat, vegetable oil, bread, and sugar. The normative consumption of sugar is about 170 thousand tons per year, however, the
As part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a special briefing was held to discuss the nomination of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2027–2028. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the permanent representative of Kyrgyzstan to the SCO, Rahman Adanov, informed colleagues from other member states and secretariat staff about a joint appeal signed by the heads of Central Asian
At the meeting held on December 9, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a new resolution No. 790, which amends the regulations regarding the start dates of the academic year for higher education institutions, as well as for postgraduate and secondary vocational education institutions. According to this document, the dates for the start of the academic year in these educational institutions will now be determined by the authorized state body. This measure is aimed at more flexible planning of
Nariman Tyuleev, the former mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, shared the latest news about the construction of Old Bishkek. He also noted that recently the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the construction site. Tashiev demanded that Tyuleev remove the third floor of the building and widen the roadway.
The detainees transferred 60 hectares of land to their relatives In the Talas region, the akim of the Amanbaev rural district and a land issues specialist were detained for abuse of official authority, reported the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB).
The unique knowledge of preparing the traditional Kyrgyz drink Maksym has been added to the UNESCO Representative List, confirming its status as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This decision was made unanimously on December 10 at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in New Delhi from December 8 to 13.
In the Talas region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) detained the head of the Amanbaev rural district and a land specialist. This occurred due to suspicions of abuse of office. According to information from the SCNS, these officials entered into an unfavorable contract for the state, using their powers for personal gain. In 2024, drip irrigation systems and a pool, funded by the republican budget, were installed on a 60-hectare plot of land in the village of
R.M.O., who previously held the position of acting director of the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, stated during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency that the modern multi-story buildings being constructed in the country fully comply with all safety standards. He noted that one of the main problems facing construction is the lack of land plots. In Kyrgyzstan, the possibilities for building large areas are limited. “With the growth of the
