In the coming days, residents of Kyrgyzstan will work on a reduced schedule as the New Year holidays have been extended until January 12, 2026. This became possible thanks to a resolution adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, which adds two days off — January 8 and 9 — for employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions funded by the state budget.
In the Batken region, the city of Razakov was awarded the title of the cleanest city in Kyrgyzstan as a result of the national competition "The Cleanest City and the Cleanest Ayil Aimak," which was conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to information from the regional administration, as a result of the competition, Razakov took
According to Ulysmedia.kz, "Rosatom" controls 24% of uranium reserves in Kazakhstan, while 22% are under the control of foreign companies from Canada, France, China, and Japan. In his Telegram channel Energy Analytics, Abzal Narymbetov discussed the distribution of control over uranium reserves. He noted that until 2009, the Canadian company Uranium One managed up to 10% of uranium resources in Kazakhstan.
In 2024-2025, the total volume of FDI in India amounted to over $80.5 billion, despite global economic challenges. According to the World Investment Report 2025 prepared by UNCTAD, global FDI flows decreased by 11% in 2024; however, there is stable interest from investors in developing countries, including India. This year, many large international companies announced their intentions to invest in India. For example, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced an investment of $17.5 billion by 2030
According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, 25,391 new jobs were created in the country in 2025. This is reported in the official report of the agency. One of the main factors contributing to the increase in employment was the social contract program. This year, the amount of social assistance under this program increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms, allowing for 13,331 agreements to be concluded for the specified amount across the country.
Children from the orphanages "Nur-Bulak" in the city of Chayek and "Irada" with "Telegey" from Karakol celebrated the upcoming New Year by visiting the park "Eurasia." A special entertainment program was prepared for them, in which volunteers from the youth charity organization SOS actively participated.
At a meeting with representatives of law enforcement and the judiciary in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), reported on materials prepared against several judges. According to him, these actions are part of the effort to ensure justice in the judicial system. He emphasized that judicial decisions must be not only objective but also fair, and that corrupt practices, such as bribery or personal connections, are unacceptable. Judges, in
The Ministry of Health has clarified the working schedule of medical institutions during the holiday season. As it became known, on December 30 and 31, all medical organizations in Kyrgyzstan will switch to an enhanced working mode.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the internal affairs bodies of the Issyk-Kul region conducted a garrison drill inspection aimed at ensuring public order, the safety of citizens, and traffic safety. The event was organized in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On December 27, an open championship in traditional archery took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city administration. 39 athletes participated in the competition, including 24 women and 15 men. The events were held in two disciplines: "Kyrgyz buta" at a distance of 50 meters and "Kyrgyz jamby" at a distance of 30 meters.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a temporary ban on the import of electronic cigarettes into the country. A temporary ban is being introduced for six months on the import of the following goods into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic:
A garrison drill inspection took place in the central square of Batken, timed to coincide with the New Year holidays. The event was attended by the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Major General of Police Adylbek Biibosunov. Also present at the inspection were the presidential representative in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, and leaders of local law enforcement agencies.
Starting from 2026, an increase in tariffs for drinking water and wastewater services is expected in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region. These changes were approved by the deputies at a session of the city council held on Friday, December 26.
The award ceremony, held by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, was an important event that highlighted the outstanding achievements of both athletes and coaches, as well as patrons who made significant contributions to the development of non-Olympic sports in the country.
On December 29, a solemn event took place at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, gathering around 1,200 employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" and representatives of other city services. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. As part of the celebration, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev presented the keys to new specialized equipment that has joined the enterprise's fleet.
On the New York Commodity Exchange COMEX, the price of March silver futures has surpassed the $81 mark per troy ounce for the first time. At its peak, the price of the precious metal reached $82.67 per troy ounce, which corresponds to a growth of 7.09 percent. However, by this morning, the price of silver futures has slightly adjusted to $81.73 per troy ounce, which is still 5.87 percent higher.
During the meeting held in the Issyk-Kul region, Tashiev reminded that the long weekends in Kyrgyzstan will last until January 12. He added that while citizens can enjoy the holidays, stability and order, which must be ensured by law enforcement agencies, are necessary for this. "Do not allow yourselves to relax. Neither I nor the president are resting, and we will be checking on you," said the chairman of the State Committee for National Security.
On December 29, a children's New Year celebration took place near the Christmas tree in Manas, organized by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. The ceremony began at the main Christmas tree located in Freedom Square (Azattyk). The president's representative addressed the children with congratulations on the upcoming New Year.
From December 19 to 25, the CAVA Cup was held in Male, the capital of the Republic of Maldives, where the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan took first place.
According to the latest data from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan in the 52nd week of 2025 (from December 22 to 28) amounted to 15,043. This number is lower than the previous week, when 22,192 cases were registered. Of the total number of cases, 72.8% are children under 14 years old.
In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, the development of a municipal penalty parking lot has been initiated, and two tow trucks have been purchased for the evacuation of improperly parked vehicles. This information became known during the extraordinary XXI session of the city council of deputies of the X convocation.
The Kyrgyz Football Union announced that the scheduled match between the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan and China will not take place. This decision was made as a result of mutual agreement between the parties.
At the hardware meeting led by Almambet Shykmamatov, the chairman of the State Tax Service, the results of the agency's work for 2025 were summarized. According to the press service of the STS, opening the meeting, Shykmamatov congratulated the staff on the upcoming 2026 year and noted the successful completion of the tasks set in the past year.
On December 23, a match took place in Amman (Jordan) between the teams "Al Hussein" from Jordan and "Ahal" from Turkmenistan, which became an important stage of the tournament.
Olivier salad continues to be an integral part of the New Year's table for many families in Kyrgyzstan. We conducted calculations to find out how much it will cost to prepare traditional Olivier for the holiday.
As of December 29, 2025, according to IQAir, the air pollution level in Bishkek is recorded at 61 AQI. This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
The monitoring center aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic rules has been ceremoniously opened in Osh. Among those present at the event were the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of internal affairs, Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azenbek Kozukeev, and the head of the Osh City Police Department, Damirbek Isakov, as well as other high-ranking officials.
Various events are planned at the G. Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place from January 4 to January 11, 2026. This program is intended for both local residents and guests of the capital. During the festive days, visitors can look forward to exciting master classes where they can learn to create scrolls, talismans, mirrors, and combs. Additionally, lectures on European and medieval art will be conducted by renowned art historians Ainura Moldokmatova and
The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the introduction of a visa-free regime for diplomats between Kyrgyzstan and Thailand. This agreement will come into effect on January 2, 2026. According to the information, the document was signed on September 27, 2024, in New York and aims to simplify border crossing procedures for official representatives of both countries.
Throughout the period from December 30 to January 1, ice, fog, and gusty winds are expected across the country. The air temperature on December 30 in the northern and central regions will range from -2 to +3 degrees, while in the south of the country it will be warmer — from +5 to +15 degrees.
The Attorney General emphasized that the new facility will serve as a foundation for improving the organization of the prosecutor's office in the Tyup district, which, in turn, will positively impact the quality of service for citizens.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the acquisition of modern equipment intended for artificial insemination of cattle. This became possible thanks to the efforts of the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed. Zhanybek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, visited the site where the new equipment was installed to familiarize himself with its specifications and assess the progress of the
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, announced the continuation of a decisive fight against terrorism both within the country and beyond its borders. This statement was made against the backdrop of an operation aimed at militants of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" in Yalova. Ali Yerlikaya, the Minister of Interior of Turkey, previously reported the elimination of six ISIS militants in Yalova province. Unfortunately, three police officers also lost their lives
In the lead-up to December 30, meteorologists report that snowfall is expected in the high mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. However, no precipitation is forecasted for the rest of the country.
As part of the investigation into the fraud case, B. K. B., a former employee of institution No. 21 of the State Penitentiary Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, was detained. This information became known thanks to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. Investigative actions are ongoing, and the state committee urges those who have become victims of the detained individual's actions to contact the duty service of the State Committee for National
When the owner attempted to retrieve his cars, S.U. resorted to threats and claimed to have connections with high-ranking officials, emphasizing this by showing family photos with the country's leadership. His deception continued until a criminal case was initiated under Article 209, Part 4 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (fraud). On December 27, 2025, as a result of operational activities, S.U. was detained in the city of Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region, and
Specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion emphasize that there is no safe dose of alcohol. According to them, "Every sip of alcohol causes immense stress in the body and leads to destructive consequences. All organs and systems suffer from the effects of alcohol."
The Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, shared information with Tazabek about the current status of the Kyzyl-Ompol deposit development. According to him, the company "Kyrgyzaltyn" plans to independently organize production at this deposit.
At the operational meeting of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Chairman Almambet Shykmamatov summarized the results of the work for the year 2025. At the beginning of the meeting, Shykmamatov congratulated his colleagues on the upcoming year 2026 and emphasized that the outgoing year had been successful in terms of achieving the tasks set before the agency.
According to CNN sources, the presidents will discuss several relevant topics at the meeting, including further steps regarding the Gaza Strip, Iran's ballistic missile program, the situation in Lebanon, and details of a new military aid package for Israel from the U.S. Additionally, they will discuss moving to the second phase of the American plan for Gaza and ways to maintain the ceasefire. CNN also reports that Netanyahu may ask Trump for a "green light" for a new military
On December 29, at a general meeting of the staff of the President's Administration, the results of the work for the year 2025 were summarized, and honorary certificates and acknowledgments from the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers were presented. This information was provided by the government press service. Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated the team on the upcoming year 2026 and emphasized that the outgoing year was challenging, but thanks to joint efforts, all tasks were successfully
For the New Year, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic presented an original Christmas tree made of bricks, installing it at one of its facilities. This unusual structure, two meters tall, was assembled from 800 bricks. Photo by the Ministry of Construction According to ministry representatives, this Christmas tree embodies the profession of builders, symbolizing strength, team spirit, and creativity, even in a harsh production
In anticipation of the New Year, the Bishkek Health Promotion Center reminds residents of the importance of following safe eating practices to avoid health issues during the holidays. Experts emphasize that during New Year celebrations, it is essential to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food safety. Dishes left at room temperature become an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive.
At a meeting organized at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, Gulmira Abdyrazakova, head of the "Together Against Cancer" Foundation, discussed key issues and achievements of the oncology service in Kyrgyzstan. She also shared information about the necessary funds for purchasing medications to meet the needs of all cancer patients. Abdyrazakova emphasized that thanks to funding from "Kumtor," the situation with the center's equipment has improved.
The State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) responded to recent reports from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) regarding the detention of a former employee of facility No. 21 (SIZO-1). According to official data, citizen B.K.B., born in 1996, submitted documents in June 2025 to be included in the GSIN personnel reserve, but was denied in August. During the verification process, it was revealed that his younger brother had already been convicted for drug trafficking.
A solemn event took place in the Moscow district, where the success of the district electrical section of the Chui Electric Networks Enterprise was celebrated for taking first place in the republican review-competition. As a result of this achievement, the institution received a monetary prize of 35,000 soms. The chief engineer of the district electric networks, Eldiyar Temirbekov, reported that a republican review-competition was organized in 2025, in which representatives from seven regions
In the course of his machinations, "K.B.K." tried to elevate his significance by posing as a subordinate of the assistant to the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev and even used his friendship with Tashiev's son to intimidate his victims. Investigative actions are ongoing, and the GKNB urges anyone who has suffered from the actions of "B.K.B." to contact the duty service of the GKNB Department for Chui Region at the number
