The Cabinet of Ministers begins reforming transit and trade through economic zones In the Kyrgyz Republic, a number of new proposals regarding free economic zones (FEZ) have been presented. These initiatives have been put forward for public discussion in the form of a draft law.
In the 11 months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan collected 20 billion 996.1 million soms in tax and insurance contribution debts, as reported by the State Tax Service. According to the agency, these figures were made possible by a systematic approach to working with debtors and enhanced analytical activities.
Deputy Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Ernst Kaldybaev visited the "Special Primary School-Internat for Children with Mental Development Delays," located in the village of Nizhnechuy in the Chui region. According to the press service of the ministry, Kaldybaev familiarized himself with the construction process of the new sports complex and discussed with the school's administration the next steps for implementing this project. Additionally, he interacted with the
According to information provided by the Chuy Regional Court, Baktyar Orozov, the former Minister of Science, has been deprived of his driver's license for one year. This decision was made by the Alamedin District Court on December 19, 2025. Orozov was found guilty under the provisions of the "On Offenses" article. It is worth reminding that on December 15, Baktyar Orozov was dismissed from his position due to a violation of ethical standards among state and municipal officials.
The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has summarized the results of the first year of the transition to the new 12-year school system. The agency reported that this large-scale reform aims to reduce the burden on students and develop essential skills, taking into account the age characteristics of children.
Currently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively engaged in preventive measures to prevent offenses among youth. In Bishkek, an inspector for juvenile affairs has been assigned to each school, and there are also neighborhood inspectors. This was reported by the head of the Public Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nurzhan Adylova, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. The head noted that since the beginning of this year, a large-scale forum titled
The discussion of the candidacy of Kanibek Dosmambetov took place during a meeting of the Committee, which addresses issues related to constitutional legislation and local self-government. During the meeting, Almasbek Abytov provided information about Kanibek Dosmambetov. Deputy Venera Salyamova raised questions regarding personnel policy in healthcare, while Kubanychbek Samakov emphasized the need to provide medical resources to healthcare institutions in the Naryn region, including the
From January to November 2025, 1 billion 65 million 832 thousand soms were collected in Kyrgyzstan due to licensing, administrative fines, issuance of permits, and conducting weight control, as well as processing special permits for the transportation of indivisible cargo and compensation for losses. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the same period in 2024, the amount of revenue was only 334 million 170 thousand soms.
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The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reports the installation of a record number of smart meters across the country in 2025. According to the agency's data, at the beginning of this year, the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan planned to implement 500,000 smart meters, and this plan has already been successfully realized.
Today, December 23, a meeting of the local council is taking place in the city of Osh. During the discussion, Deputy Arypbek Aitbaev proposed an initiative to install video surveillance around all educational institutions, including schools and kindergartens. According to the deputy, this year, as a result of traffic accidents, 5 children have died. The press service of the patrol police of the Osh city police department reports that since the beginning of the year, there have been 8 cases of
In the village of Kyrgyzstan, located in the rural district of Iiri-Suu in the Uzgen region of Osh, a new kindergarten with a capacity of 60 places was ceremoniously opened. According to Sovetbek Karaev, the head of the village council, the construction of the new preschool institution was made possible thanks to investments.
The team of the Kyrgyz Republic participated in this event at the official invitation of the Federation of Motorsports and Road Safety of the Kyrgyz Republic. Teams from eight countries participated in the competition, including Australia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, China, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The results of the races in the team standings were as follows:
The Alamudun District Court of the Chui Region has issued a decision to revoke Baktyar Orozov's driver's license for one year. Orozov previously held the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. He was found guilty of an offense under Article 193 of the Code of Offenses.
Local residents oppose the construction of a solar power plant At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva presented a complaint from the residents of the village of Ortok in the Kochkor district. According to her, local residents are protesting against the construction of a solar power plant: “They claim that they are stopping the work, but the contractors continue. This leads to conflict situations. People also complain that significant areas of pasture are being
The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced the installation of 500,000 "smart" meters across the country. According to the agency's data, the distribution of meters by region is as follows:
At a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva (district No. 23) reported that women in labor cannot leave state maternity hospitals until they pay a certain amount of money. This issue was discussed in the context of the republican budget.
On December 19, the State Puppet Theater named after Musa Zhangaziev began its New Year performances, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Children from Special School No. 30 in the Sverdlovsk District were the first audience of the theater. They not only watched the show with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden by the New Year tree but also actively participated in interactive games with their favorite fairy tale characters.
During the last session of the Bishkek City Council, issues related to the operation of cemeteries were discussed. Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov raised the problem, noting that residents of the city had reserved plots at the Southwestern cemetery next to the graves of their loved ones.
In the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, in the village of Kara-Suu, a boy named Kailas Alymkulov was born, who has become the new hero of the "Unusual Names" column. Kailas's father, Edil Ibraimov, is confident that his son has a unique name that is not found among anyone else in Kyrgyzstan.
In the pediatric musculoskeletal system, unique characteristics are observed: bones have greater elasticity, and the periosteum is denser. This allows a child to maintain limb mobility even in the case of a fracture. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Arthur Satyilganov, a trauma surgeon and head of the pediatric surgery department at KGMA. As Satyilganov noted, due to the strong periosteum, a fracture may not be accompanied by displacement, which makes clinical
The AFC has confirmed its plans to create a Nations League for Asian teams, which will be a significant step in organizing the international football calendar and increasing the attractiveness of matches.
In the city of Osh, the yellow line of the trolleybus route, drawn on Kurmanjan Datka Street, is causing serious difficulties for local residents. This issue was raised today by the deputy from the "Zhanı Kyrgyzstan" party, Dilyafruz Rahmanova, at a session of the city council.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health will take on the accreditation of private medical universities. This was announced by Acting Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmambetov during a meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues of the Jogorku Kenesh. Dosmambetov explained that the draft law currently under consideration by deputies was developed in accordance with a presidential decree. This decree confirms the status of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KGMA)
Kasymaliev emphasized that the 2026 budget is focused on sustainable economic development and improving the living standards of citizens. He also noted that the key priority remains the social sector, for which 230.9 billion soms are allocated for education, healthcare, and social protection. The head of the government added that significant changes are expected in the country over the next five years.
Starting from 2026, significant changes are expected in the tax sphere, affecting various industries, including the automotive market, light industry, and investment zones. The tax service shared with 24.kg information about key reforms that may come into effect on January 1. Creation of Special Financial Zones and Support for Sports A new special financial investment territory (SFIT) "Tamchi" has been established in the country. Residents of this zone are now exempt from all taxes.
The World Bank has published a Country Report examining climate risks for the Kyrgyz Republic, their impact on the economy, and possible scenarios up to 2050. The document notes that climate change is already affecting the country's key sectors—agriculture, energy, transport, and infrastructure—and that pressure on these areas is expected to increase in the coming decades. Photo from the internet. Kyrgyzstan faces floods, losses, and poverty by 2050 Experts emphasize that Kyrgyzstan can
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan took an important step by starting to export seeds, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. State of Seed Production and Crop Farming There are 86 seed production farms operating in the republic. Over a period of 11 months in 2025, agronomists harvested 4,485 tons of high-quality wheat seeds. Support was provided to 2,782 farmers, which is 14% more than in 2024. Thanks to the issuance of over 15 million
However, it is still unclear whether these lands will be needed by the government
In Kyrgyzstan, the establishment of a department that will oversee the functioning of medical equipment is planned. This was announced by the acting Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov at a meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. According to him, the current structure of the Ministry of Health lacks a specialized department responsible for monitoring and accounting for the operation of equipment in medical institutions.
The changes were prompted by the opening of Chuy Avenue In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to revert to one-way traffic on two streets, as reported by the city administration.
Seid Atambaev advocated for the protection of prisoners' rights
President Donald Trump announced the construction of two new class "Trump" military ships, as he emphasized at a press conference at his estate in Mar-a-Lago, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Navy Secretary John Phelan were present. These new vessels, with a displacement of 30,000 to 40,000 tons, will be equipped with advanced weapon systems such as hypersonic missiles, electric railguns, and powerful laser systems, as well as nuclear cruise
Dosmambetov emphasized that organized corruption schemes operate in medical institutions, but ordinary doctors are not involved in them. “It is necessary to take decisive measures to combat corruption, although there is a risk that this may lead to an even greater number of doctors leaving. We do not aim to detain the guilty or initiate criminal cases, but we strive to reform the system and eliminate the conditions that contribute to corruption,” he explained. The minister called on the heads
Illustrative photo As reported by UzNews.uz, the sentence was handed down in the court of criminal cases of the Bustan district of the Andijan region, where S. K. was found guilty under part 1 of article 154 ("Mercenarism") of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. According to the collected materials, in April of this year, S. K. went to Russia in search of work. Two months later, he was detained by the police for lack of documents. The defendant claims that at the station he was offered
According to the city administration, on December 24, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in the central part of Bishkek from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Areas affected by the shutdown:
Today, a meeting took place between specialists from the Chuy-Bishkek Regional Department of Ground and Water Transport and residents of the villages of Chon-Jar, Kichi Shalta, and Dacha-Raduga, located in the Sokuluk District. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. During the discussions on-site, the issue of public transport, which had previously caused dissatisfaction among local residents, was raised. As a result of the meeting, the company
Arthur Satyilganov, a traumatologist at the City Children's Clinical Hospital of Emergency Medical Care and the deputy head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at KGMA, discussed the most common winter injuries in children on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, the number of injuries in pediatric traumatology is lower in winter than in summer, as children are usually dressed in warm jackets and hats that cushion falls.
A new sports complex will be built in Karakol on a 14-hectare site, designed to accommodate 5,000 spectators. The city's mayor, Kanibek Adiev, shared this information during a reporting meeting with residents, summarizing his work over the past year. According to the mayor, the sports complex will be located in the "Kashka-Suu" area and will be equipped with everything necessary, including a swimming pool that meets Olympic standards, as well as a hotel.
In 2025, 25 kindergarten buildings that had been illegally privatized were returned to state ownership. This is stated in the report of the Ministry of Education, summarized at the end of the year. This year, 91 new preschool education institutions were opened, among which 32 were built from scratch.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration The press service of the Bishkek city administration reported that due to the reconnection to a new water pipeline located in the underground passage of the TSUM, the supply of drinking water will be stopped on December 24 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. As a result of this shutdown, water supply will be suspended for residential buildings, educational institutions, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities in the
On December 23, a New Year event was held in Osh organized by the regional administration for children. According to the press service of the regional administration, about 200 young participants from various corners of the region were invited to the celebration, including honor students and children from large and low-income families.
According to the acting Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov, voiced at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, the country lacks 6,500 doctors and 8,500 nurses. In addition, there is a shortage of 3,500 orderlies and about 2,000 technical staff workers.
According to Kristi Noem, to receive the payment, it is necessary to use the CBP Home mobile application, which was launched by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Funds will be transferred only after the migrant's return to their home country is recorded. Recall that in May of this year, the Department of Homeland Security launched a voluntary departure program, under which illegal immigrants could receive $1,000, as well as compensation for the cost of their airline ticket. The
During a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to the first reading of the draft law "On the Republican Budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 and the planned period of 2027-2028," the First Deputy Minister of Finance Ruslan Suynaliev reported that in 2026, the total volume of republican resources will amount to 694.4 billion soms. He also noted that in 2027, it is planned to be 688.9 billion soms, and in 2028 — 716.8 billion soms. Thus, there is a steady
In the Sokuluk district, in the settlements of Chon-Zhar, Kichi Shalta, and Dacha-Raduga, the issue with public transport has finally been resolved. This was announced in a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Today, December 23, employees of the Chuy-Bishkek regional office of the Department of Ground and Water Transport met with local residents to discuss transportation issues that had previously caused dissatisfaction among citizens.
According to information from the united press service of the courts of St. Petersburg, Ekaterina previously claimed on social media that she had been subjected to domestic violence by her husband.
“The guilty will be punished” Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, sent his condolences to Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, in connection with the tragic death of a boy from Tajikistan in a school in the Moscow region. He emphasized that those responsible for this incident will be held accountable, reports “RIA Novosti”.
