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Local news

The Mayor of Osh inspected the Makarenko school and criticized the deputy principal for a broken desk

On December 24, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted a morning raid at school No. 6 named after Makarenko. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. During his visit, he assessed the overall condition of the building and the environment in which the children study. The mayor paid special attention to a broken desk in one of the classrooms, which prompted a remark to the deputy principal. The school's administration promised to address this issue

24.12.2025, 10:01
The first gold medalist of the IMO from Kyrgyzstan enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Local news / Exclusive

The first gold medalist of the IMO from Kyrgyzstan enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nazar Kyrgyzbaev has become the first Kyrgyzstani to be awarded a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) who has been admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This event was announced by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. On December 17, MIT published the list of applicants accepted in the early action round for the 2026 academic year, and Nazar was among those admitted.

24.12.2025, 10:01
Health

The specialized committee of the State Duma approved the draft budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund in the first reading.

The Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh has given a positive conclusion on the draft law concerning amendments to the law "On the Budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2025 and the Planning Period for 2026-2027." According to information provided by the parliament's press service, the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2026 and the plan for 2027-2028 were also approved.

24.12.2025, 10:00
Health

The deputy proposed to issue certificates for treatment abroad and simplify the visa application process.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Shairbek Tashiev raised the issue of the need for certificates for citizens traveling abroad for medical treatment, which would allow them to cross borders without visa obstacles. According to Tashiev, obtaining visas for trips to countries such as South Korea and Germany poses significant difficulties for citizens. He suggested considering the possibility of issuing certificates that simplify visa procedures, or entering into bilateral agreements with

24.12.2025, 09:59
News / Education news

In 2026, 36 new schools will be built in three cities of the country, - Cabinet of Ministers

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that in 2026, the construction of 20 new schools is planned in Bishkek. In addition, the city of Osh is set to have 10 educational institutions built, and in Manas — 6 new schools. Kasymaliev noted that several new schools have already been opened since 2023, but this is not enough. "All emergency schools will be repaired," he added. He also mentioned that in 2025, books were

24.12.2025, 09:58
Local news

Pavel Durov promises to pay for IVF for women who wish to have children by him

The founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, announced his intention to cover all expenses for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women who wish to have children with him. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with one of the clinics in Moscow. To take advantage of the free IVF procedure, women must meet two criteria: they must be unmarried and no older than 37 years. Durov also expressed hope that someday, possibly in 30

24.12.2025, 09:57
Health

The Ministry of Health proposes to transfer to it the authority for the procedure of using experimental drugs for seriously ill patients.

The Ministry of Health has presented a draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic Concerning the Laws on 'Circulation of Medicines' and 'On the Licensing and Permitting System in the Kyrgyz Republic.'" The main goal of this draft law is to improve regulatory oversight in the field of medicine circulation. This involves optimizing the processes of state registration and eliminating duplicative norms and legal gaps.

24.12.2025, 09:56
Kasymaiev: In Kyrgyzstan, despite the global downturn, direct investments continue to grow
Economy / Exclusive

Kasymaiev: In Kyrgyzstan, despite the global downturn, direct investments continue to grow

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that the volume of foreign direct investment worldwide has decreased by 11%. Nevertheless, according to him, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating positive dynamics, and in 2024, the growth of foreign direct investment has already exceeded 1 billion soms, which is a 22% increase compared to the previous period. “In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of investments reached 885 million dollars, which corresponds to an

24.12.2025, 09:56
CSTO refuted information about Tajikistan's request for assistance
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CSTO refuted information about Tajikistan's request for assistance

In its statement, the organization noted that due to the emergence of false information in a number of Telegram channels, including "Eurasian Briefing," the Tajik side did not appeal to the CSTO for any support regarding the incidents that occurred on November 26 and 30, 2025. Furthermore, the CSTO emphasized that Tajikistan's interaction with partners within the CSTO on issues related to strengthening the border with Afghanistan is carried out within the framework of an

24.12.2025, 09:53
The Union of Builders of Kyrgyzstan Summarized the Results of 2025
Economy

The Union of Builders of Kyrgyzstan Summarized the Results of 2025

The Union of Builders of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the KR, organized a final event where the achievements of the construction sector over the past year were discussed. This event served as a significant platform for analyzing the results achieved and determining future directions for the development of the industry.

24.12.2025, 09:53
Ukrainian Armed Forces reported retreat from Siversk
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Ukrainian Armed Forces reported retreat from Siversk

The General Staff also noted that intense combat actions continue in the area of Seversk, however, the city itself remains under the fire control of Ukrainian forces. According to the agency, Russian troops have achieved success in advancing in this area "thanks to significant numerical superiority and constant pressure from small assault groups in difficult weather conditions."

24.12.2025, 09:49
Shavkat Mirziyoyev praised Donald Trump for resolving acute international conflicts
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev praised Donald Trump for resolving acute international conflicts

During the conversation, Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Trump on the upcoming holidays and wished the American people peace and prosperity. Donald Trump responded with mutual congratulations and expressed hope for further successes in the coming year. The leaders of the two countries discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements, noting the significant increase in the level of political interaction and high-level meetings, which opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation.

24.12.2025, 09:48
Exclusive

Tourist from Malaysia Injured in Ala-Archa National Park: Rescuers Evacuated to Hospital

In the Ala-Archa Natural Park, located in the Alamedin district, an incident occurred involving a tourist from Malaysia, N. Sh. During her descent from the mountains, she sustained a leg injury, after which the woman sought help, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Five rescuers were dispatched to the scene, who provided first aid to the injured woman. Later, she was transported to City Hospital No. 4 in Bishkek, where her condition stabilized and she was

24.12.2025, 09:42
Local news / Exclusive

The chief pharmacist-pharmacologist of the Talas Regional Hospital, Almazbek Kutmanaliev, has passed away.

The chief pharmacist-pharmacologist of the Talas Regional Hospital, Almazbek Kutmanaliev, passed away on December 22. He was born on January 25, 1964, in Przhevalsk. In 1981, he graduated from the Nurzhanov Secondary School in the village of Zhon-Aryk, and from 1982 to 1984, he served in the ranks of the Soviet Army. In 1984, he enrolled in the pharmaceutical faculty of the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, which he completed in 1989, obtaining a diploma as a pharmacist.

24.12.2025, 09:38
Sports

IBA World Championship: Shumkova will not be stripped of gold for Holokov's bite in the final. And what does Kyrgyzstan have to do with it?

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has made a final decision regarding the results of the final match of the 2025 World Championship, where Vsevolod Shumkov from Russia faced Abdumalik Holokov from Uzbekistan. The final in the 60 kg weight category took place on December 13 in Dubai. In the first round, Holokov had the advantage, while the second round went to Shumkov. The main five judges could not reach a unanimous decision, and two neutral referees were brought in to resolve the

24.12.2025, 09:33
Sports

The match between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Georgia will not take place.

According to information provided by Sport АКИpress from the Association of Futsal of Kyrgyzstan, the match between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Georgia in futsal will not take place. Initially, the first round of the international tournament in Armenia was scheduled for December 21 in Yerevan. However, the national team of Kyrgyzstan was unable to fly to Armenia on time due to adverse weather conditions.

24.12.2025, 09:28
The ruble has noticeably strengthened, the som is depreciating against other currencies. Exchange rate as of December 24.
Economy

The ruble has noticeably strengthened, the som is depreciating against other currencies. Exchange rate as of December 24.

Image from the internet. The Chinese yuan has set a new record value for the second consecutive time this year As of December 24, there is an increase in the official exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan. The US dollar, on the other hand, remains stable. This data was provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US dollar exchange rate:

24.12.2025, 09:27
In Bishkek, a former police officer was detained on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife
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In Bishkek, a former police officer was detained on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife

According to the investigation, after the divorce between 45-year-old U.B. and 47-year-old U.J., a conflict arose during which the suspect shot his ex-wife with a traumatic pistol MР-79. The woman died from her injuries. After the incident, a "Intercept" plan was implemented to search for the suspect. During the operation, law enforcement confirmed that the man, who previously worked in the Bishkek Road Traffic Safety Department, was detained.

24.12.2025, 09:24
Sports

Aiperi Medet kyzy took 1st place in the UWW world ranking for the results of 2025.

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Medet kyzy, finished the year 2025 in the top position of the United World Wrestling (UWW) world ranking. This year, the 26-year-old Kyrgyzstani participated in five tournaments, where she won five medals. She became the Asian champion in Jordan and won the Islamic Countries Games in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, she has a silver medal from the World Championship in Serbia and a medal from a tournament in Albania, as well as a bronze from an international

24.12.2025, 09:19
In Turkey, the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army was killed in a plane crash.
Exclusive

In Turkey, the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army was killed in a plane crash.

According to Erlikay, the plane took off from Ankara at 20:10, and contact was lost at 20:52 while it was heading towards Tripoli. The wreckage of the aircraft was found by the gendarmerie two kilometers south of the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. The minister also reported that a request for an emergency landing in the area was received before contact was lost with the plane. There were five passengers on board, including the chief of staff.

24.12.2025, 09:15
Domestic Air Travel. Why Prices for Flights to Osh and Manas Have Not Decreased
Local news

Domestic Air Travel. Why Prices for Flights to Osh and Manas Have Not Decreased

For 2026, domestic air transportation in Kyrgyzstan has been set below market prices. Representatives of the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan" explained why the cost of flights to Osh and Manas has not changed. According to information from the press service, flights on these routes remain among the most popular in the country. Passenger traffic on these routes is consistently high, and demand exceeds the capacity of a single airline.

24.12.2025, 09:11
Health

The deputy proposed to resume the work of the maternity ward in Kyzyl-Kyshtak and to build an oncology department in Osh.

At a recent meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov expressed the need to open a maternity ward in the rural area of Kyzyl-Kyshtak, located in the Osh region. According to Sulaymanov, the maternity department in Kyzyl-Kyshtak was closed in April 2025, forcing women to travel to the city to give birth. This creates risks, as they may not make it in time, and urban maternity hospitals are experiencing overload. Kyzyl-Kyshtak has

24.12.2025, 09:10
"Gazprom Plans to Significantly Increase Natural Gas Supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan"
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"Gazprom Plans to Significantly Increase Natural Gas Supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan"

The company "Gazprom" plans to significantly increase the volumes of natural gas supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. According to forecasts by analysts from the Economic Forecasting Center of Gazprombank, by 2030, the volumes may reach 19-20 billion cubic meters per year, which is also confirmed by industry sources, according to information from oilcapital.ru. The largest increase is expected in Uzbekistan, where gas consumption may rise from 3 billion cubic meters to

24.12.2025, 09:10
The chief editor of KazTAG Amir Kassenov has been detained in Astana
Local news

The chief editor of KazTAG Amir Kassenov has been detained in Astana

In Astana, the chief editor of the KazTAG news agency, Amir Kassenov, was detained, as reported by the agency's general director, Aset Mataev, citing information from lawyers. Photo from the internet. The chief editor of KazTAG, Amir Kassenov, has been detained in Astana According to Mataev, on Tuesday evening, Kassenov was summoned to participate in investigative actions at the Esil District Police Department, where he was detained. The day before, on Facebook, the journalist reported

24.12.2025, 09:02
In the world

"Ideological Intolerance". A Student from a Chinese University Expelled for Criticizing Marxism

The expulsion of a student from the physics department of Northwest University in Xi'an for criticizing Marxist theory and the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlights the growing pressure on political and academic dissent in the country's universities. This was reported by harmakura.com. Ideological Control in the Academic EnvironmentThe case of the student's expulsion once again emphasizes the increasing control over ideology in Chinese universities. The educational

24.12.2025, 08:59
Incidents

Men in women's clothing detained after a night fight in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a scuffle occurred between two men dressed in women's clothing at one of the city's nightclubs. This information was provided by the press service of the capital's police department. Law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and escorted the participants of the conflict to the nearest police station. During a medical examination, it was revealed that both detainees were under the influence of alcohol. The detainees displayed aggression and used profanity towards

24.12.2025, 08:56
In Turkey, a plane crashed with the head of the Libyan General Staff
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In Turkey, a plane crashed with the head of the Libyan General Staff

On the evening of December 23, according to DW, a tragedy occurred involving a business jet that took off from Esenboğa Airport in Ankara heading to Tripoli. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that the wreckage of the plane was found two kilometers south of the village of Kesikkavak in the Haymana district. According to Libyan authorities, all those on board, including al-Haddad, were killed.

24.12.2025, 08:51
Local news

"Refused Alimony to Take Her Son for Surgery." Navid's Mother Asks for Help

Navid was born completely healthy, and the first years of his life did not raise any concerns. However, when he turned about five years old, alarming symptoms began to appear: he started to walk on his toes and tiptoes. Initially, doctors suspected a valgus deformity of the foot, but further examinations revealed Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Later, the diagnosis was changed to “cerebral palsy of the spastic tetraplegic form with a neurotic syndrome.” Umida, Navid's mother, shares: “After

24.12.2025, 08:49
Economy

Loans and Grants: How Much Funding and from Whom Does Kyrgyzstan Receive

As of October 31, 2023, Kyrgyzstan's national debt reached $8 billion 692.52 million, increasing by $2.1 billion since the beginning of the year. Of this amount, the external debt is $5 billion 162.90 million, while the internal debt is $3 billion 529.62 million. The external debt grew by $648.04 million, while the internal debt increased by $1 billion 474.9 million compared to December 31, 2022. Kaktus.media analyzed how many loan and grant agreements have been signed since the beginning

24.12.2025, 08:43
On board the plane that crashed in Ankara were seven people
In the world / Exclusive

On board the plane that crashed in Ankara were seven people

There were seven people on board the plane that crashed in Ankara, including the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Muhammad Ali al-Haddad. This was reported by Burhanettin Duran, head of the Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidential Administration. According to Abdelhamid Dbeibeh, head of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Muhammad al-Haddad and his team died as a result of the incident when the plane, which took off from Ankara, soon disappeared from

24.12.2025, 08:42
Exclusive

Trump invited Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the G20 summit in the USA

At a press conference on December 23, Trump confirmed that Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have been invited to participate in the G20 summit, which will take place in Miami. This statement was made following his phone conversations with the presidents of these countries, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by DW. Trump noted that next year the U.S. will host the G20 summit and expressed hope for both leaders' participation in this significant event. He characterized

24.12.2025, 08:41
Pavel Durov is Fighting Global Infertility — and He Already Has 100 Children of His Own
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Pavel Durov is Fighting Global Infertility — and He Already Has 100 Children of His Own

The clinic described Durov as a person with "high genetic compatibility" and also mentioned that he is willing to cover the costs of in vitro fertilization for women no older than 37 who wish to use his sperm. A former doctor at the clinic noted that all the patients looked attractive, were well-educated, and in excellent health: "They were looking for a father for their child, and many of them considered Durov a suitable candidate." Durov, who is currently 41 years old,

24.12.2025, 08:40
Incidents

"‘I didn’t admit guilt until I saw the video’: drunk driver contradicted himself"

In Bishkek, patrol police detained a driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. This was reported by the press service of the local patrol service. After stopping the vehicle, the man insisted that he was not driving the vehicle and that it did not belong to him. However, when the patrol officers showed him a video recording clearly capturing him driving the car and exiting it during the stop, his position changed. Realizing his mistake, the detained individual attempted to offer

24.12.2025, 08:16
About 80% of Mongolia's territory is covered with snow
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About 80% of Mongolia's territory is covered with snow

According to the National Agency, as of December 20, snow has covered at least 79% of the country's territory, with a thickness of up to 20 cm. This creates a threat of extreme winter conditions known as dzud. Dzud is a specific Mongolian term that refers to a harsh winter when a significant number of livestock may die from hypothermia or being buried under snow.

24.12.2025, 08:12