The women's volleyball team from Kyrgyzstan has reached the final of the international tournament in the Maldives. These days, the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is taking place in the capital, Male, with the participation of four teams.
In the new installment of the "Unusual Names" series, we meet 63-year-old Taaryndyk Asanalieva, a resident of the village of Kerege-Tash, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. “My father held a position as a party official, and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he became a metalworker. In our family, there are 14 children. I was born the ninth girl, and to express hope for the birth of a son, my parents named me ‘Taaryndyk,’ which translates to ‘Offended.’ This
In a friendly match, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) suffered a defeat against the national team of China. This was reported by the press service of the Kyrgyz Football Union. The match took place in Ajman (UAE) and ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the Chinese team.
Kanibek Tumanbaev, who holds the position of the President's Chief of Staff, published a response to criticism regarding the construction of multi-story buildings by GIK, which some refer to as "human warehouses." In his post, he noted that all necessary standards and norms are being followed in the construction. "Each building necessarily includes parking spaces. Considering that the population will increase while land does not expand, it is important to save space. If we
An international tournament is taking place in the Maldives, featuring the women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is being held in the capital, Male, where four national teams have gathered.
In this edition of the "Our People Abroad" column, we present 23-year-old Meerim Rapatova, who has settled in the capital of South Korea — Seoul. Meerim was born in the village of Kyrk-Kazyk, located in the Talas region. In her teenage years, she moved to Bishkek with her parents, where she successfully graduated from high school. In 2016, she enrolled in the Fashion Design department at the Institute of Modern Technologies, which she completed in 2019. Later, in 2022, Meerim
On December 23, at the cemetery in the village of Luxembourg, during the digging of a grave, workers stumbled upon a large snake. The reptile was found in the pit, which caused panic among the men and made them stop work. Local residents were able to see this in a video that appeared on one of the public pages. According to the author of the video, this is not the first time snakes have been encountered in this area. He noted that such discoveries always shock people. Fortunately, no one was
On the eve of the New Year, volunteers and activists from the NGO "Eurasia" visited veterans of the Great Patriotic War to congratulate them on the holiday. These meetings became part of the patriotic initiative "When we are united - we are invincible." The event was organized by project leader Sofia Goviazina and the chairman of the Kyrgyz Society of Siege Survivors, Marat Asanbekovich Kutanov. Educators, cadets from the Moldovanovskaya stanitsa, students, and Timurites
This morning in Aurich, located in Lower Saxony, police noticed two men aged 29 and 48 stealing a Christmas tree from the Market Square. This was reported by DW. Law enforcement quickly intervened and stopped the crime. The younger of the thieves was detained and taken to the station due to his inappropriate behavior and refusal to leave the scene. Both men were found to be under the influence of alcohol. Meanwhile, in other cities in Germany, thieves were more successful. In Eberswalde, 15 fir
The head of the government shared successes with the deputies
President Vladimir Zelensky announced a 20-point peace plan aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He described this document as a foundation for ending the war and stated that a response from Russia is expected on December 24 during a meeting with representatives from the United States. This information was disseminated by UNIAN. Zelensky noted that Ukraine is open to discussing key issues at the leaders' level, including territorial aspects, while emphasizing the
In the social networks of Kyrgyzstan, a video titled "Insulted Her People" has become popular, triggering a wave of public discontent. In this video, blogger Nastya Tuman, a citizen of the Russian Federation, interviews a Kyrgyz woman who made inappropriate statements. According to law enforcement agencies, this incident has been registered in the information accounting journal (IAJ) of the Bishkek City Police Department, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated.
In Bishkek, the expansion of Logvinenko Street is planned. This information became known during public discussions of the city's new master plan. Yzyldyz Sharapatova, one of the local residents, reported that the expansion of the street could affect 50 houses located on Ashkhabad Alley, and this raises serious concerns among them.
As reported by the united press service of the courts of St. Petersburg, an administrative case has been initiated against Ekaterina Bivol based on Article 20.3.1 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses. She is accused of inciting hatred or animosity and humiliating human dignity in connection with a video that was posted online and contains negative statements about Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. The process was initiated on November 5, 2025, by an employee of the
Kanibek Tumanbaev, the Chief of Staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, commented on the criticism regarding the new residential complexes being built by the State Mortgage Company. He noted that opinions are being expressed on social media that such houses are being built too densely and resemble anthills. In response to these remarks, Tumanbaev suggested comparing this situation to the dense construction in Tokyo.
A citizen of Ukraine, suspected of involvement in a transnational organized crime group engaged in the illegal trade of human organs, including in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, has been extradited from Poland to Kazakhstan. This information was made public by the General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan. According to the prosecutor's office, the woman is suspected of participating in a criminal group that operated from 2017 to 2018, which carried out illegal transactions for the
Cholponbaev Tabyldy Kodoevich and Cholponbaeva Mayramkul Kalykovna from the Kyzyl-Oktyabrsky ayil district of the Kemin region in the Chui province are celebrating over 50 years of married life. Mayramkul apa shared that after getting married, she had to take care of two mothers-in-law. Her husband was born in 1953 in the Kemin region, while she was born in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region. "My parents are from Kemin, and after finishing my studies, I was sent to work. My
A man suspected of fraud has been arrested in Batken. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region reported that a 52-year-old citizen named Ы.А. approached the police. He stated that in May 2022, a resident of the village of Kazarman, located in the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region, B.B.A., deceitfully took $5,000 from him, promising to help with the purchase of a car, but has not returned the money to this day.
In the Chui region, a nighttime raid event was organized as part of the prevention of road traffic accidents. According to the press service of the Regional Traffic Police, during this action in the Sokuluk district, officers stopped a "BMW" vehicle. The driver admitted that he did not have a driver's license, as he is currently undergoing training and preparing for exams.
In accordance with the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, Kanibek Dosmambetov has been appointed as the Minister of Health. The appointment was made based on paragraph 2 of part 1 of article 70 and article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of which Dosmambetov has been relieved of his previous duties.
Photo from the internet This year, on the eve of Christmas, the world celebrates the centenary of one of the most famous children's characters — Winnie the Pooh, as reported by BBC News. The first mention of the little bear occurred on December 24, 1925, when the London newspaper London Evening News published a story titled "The Wrong Bees."
In the "Couples" section, we will meet 87-year-old Ömür Kurmanbekov and 77-year-old Alymbubu Kurmanbekova, who live in the village of Keng-Aral, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. The couple is celebrating their 60th anniversary of married life, having tied the knot in 1964.
The CSTO stated that rumors about Tajikistan's request for assistance in connection with the incidents on November 26 and 30, 2025, are not true. This was in response to reports that appeared in several Telegram channels. In an official statement, the organization said that the Tajik side had not sought support. Confirmation of this information is also included in the message.
According to the signed decree, Gulzat Tynibekovna Isamatova is now performing the duties of the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Her candidacy is planned to be submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh for further approval for the position of head of the Ministry of Science.
The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev expressed his opinion on the recently restored mosaic "Ayalzat," drawing parallels with the building "Aychurok" being constructed next to the Central Department Store (CDS). He did not overlook the negative aspects of the latter object, noting its shortcomings. Currently, the building being constructed next to the CDS is planned to be used as an underground shopping complex called Old Bishkek.
This information was announced by the head of the cabinet of ministers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has denied the information that starting from 2026, Russian citizens will be required to have an international passport to enter the country. This was stated by the ministry in an official announcement. This information spread through Telegram and other messaging apps.
The deputy drew attention to high housing prices
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, Tukhash Kurmanakunovich Iskatov, a renowned labor veteran and former first deputy akim, passed away at the age of 75. According to local administration information, Iskatov died on December 24. He lived in the village of Ak-Chiy.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, activists and volunteers from the ANO "Eurasia" organized visits to veterans of the Great Patriotic War to congratulate them on the upcoming holiday. These meetings became part of a patriotic initiative called "When We Are United — We Are Unconquerable." Project leader Sofia Govyazina and the chairman of the Kyrgyz Society of Blockade Survivors, Marat Kutanov, were the initiators of this campaign. Educators, students, cadets from the
In accordance with the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, Gulzat Tynibekovna Isamatova has been appointed as the acting Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations. Her candidacy will be submitted for approval to the Jogorku Kenesh for the purpose of official appointment to this position.
The Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Kanat Sagynbaev, held a meeting with delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, representing Kyrgyz diasporas from various countries, including Russia, the USA, Germany, Canada, Korea, Turkey, and several European nations. The press service of the Ministry of Labor reported that the participants were provided with information on the key areas of the ministry's work. In particular, the discussion focused on safe migration, support for
At this event, a platform will be created for open dialogue between representatives of government bodies and citizens, where important issues regarding the country's development and improving feedback from the population will be discussed. On December 24, a reception for the delegates of the Kurultai was held at the Toktogul Abdykadyrov National Drama Theater, attended by heads of ministries and state institutions. Delegates had a unique opportunity to ask questions to members of the
At the public discussion of the new general plan held on December 24, Irina Grishechkina, a representative of the group of developers from the St. Petersburg Research Institute, reported that the central area of Bishkek will feature mid-rise construction. The new plan includes height restrictions for buildings. One resident of the capital asked about the proposed number of floors for new buildings, considering previous statements from the authorities about the need for vertical growth in the
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that no fires were detected at the landfill in the village of Belovodsk, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region. Inspectors from the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, following the instructions of Minister Medera Mashiev, promptly went to the site to check for possible sources of ignition.
A meeting of delegates from the IV People's Kurultai with representatives of various ministries and departments took place at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater, as reported by the press service of the organizing committee. The Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his deputies welcomed the delegates who arrived from the regions. During the event, participants had the opportunity to ask questions and express their
On December 25, water supply will be temporarily suspended in the northern part of Bishkek. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, drinking water will not be supplied to residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities. This information was provided by the press service of the city's mayor's office. The limited area of the water supply shutdown includes the following streets:
A report about the abduction of a minor girl was received by law enforcement agencies on December 22, 2025, around 21:00. According to the police, the incident occurred in the village of Vasilyevka, where unknown individuals in a silver car abducted K. H., born in 2008. This fact was registered, and alerts were sent to all services. During operational activities, officers from the Traffic Police of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region stopped a silver Honda Step at a
Recently, during a discussion of the new master plan, one of the residents of Kudruka Street reported the concerns of local residents who noticed that the red line runs through their homes. According to her, many are worried that their property may be demolished and the land seized for road works.
The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the department has sent a request to law enforcement agencies regarding the demolition of historical and architectural objects. During the discussion, a deputy asked what damage had been inflicted on the state as a result of the destruction of numerous monuments, including fountains, mosaics, and memorials.
At the initiative of the employees of the Bishkek City Hall, the funds that were planned for a corporate event are now directed towards supporting children with disabilities. This was reported by the city municipality. As part of this initiative, Mayor Aybek Junushaliev visited Special School No. 30, where he presented the students with sports equipment that promotes the development of their physical skills.
On December 21, a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council took place in St. Petersburg, during which a number of decisions were made regarding the development of a unified services market in the construction sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. As part of these decisions, four liberalization plans were approved, covering 14 different sectors related to the management of construction projects. These plans envisage a phased transition to the
In Karakol, the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region, there remains a house where Yaroslav Korolkov lived — an outstanding meteorologist and glaciologist who studied the climate of Central Asia. The building is located at 137 Lenin Street and was constructed between 1918 and 1933. Historical sources indicate that one of the streets in the city was previously named after Yaroslav Ivanovich Korolkov, a man whose fate was inextricably linked to Karakol. A major general in the tsarist
Kanibek Mongoldorovich Dosmambetov has been appointed as the Minister of Health, relieving himself of previous duties. The appointment decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. Since December 1, Dosmambetov had been temporarily performing the duties of the minister, with his candidacy presented by the president.
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −4 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to +4.
Today, prosecutors from the Moscow district of the Chui region organized a meeting with business representatives, the district prosecutor's office reported to Turmush. According to the provided information, the event discussed issues related to preventing interference from government structures in the work of entrepreneurs.
A report of a fire in a residential building on Logvinenko Street was received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The fire was completely extinguished by 15:40. The flames covered an area of about 30 square meters; however, fortunately, no one was injured as a result of this incident.
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced the launch of a pilot operation of an automated information system (AIS) designed for processing applications for tariff quotas for the import of certain types of meat, reports the press service of the ministry. This system has been developed with the aim of transitioning the management of tariff quotas to a digital format. This innovation is expected to increase the transparency of the process, reduce the
