The press service of the Bishkek City Hall reported that the reconstruction of the "Government" fountain is currently underway. Once the work is completed, the fountain will look as follows:
In connection with the recent opening of Chuy Avenue, in the coming days, one-way traffic will be introduced on sections of Kyivskaya and Toktogul streets, from Ibraimov Street to Erkindik Boulevard. This information is provided by representatives of the Bishkek City Hall. To implement these changes, the municipal enterprise "Bishkekasfaltservice" will take care of installing the necessary road signs.
Now individual entrepreneurs have the opportunity to submit applications for re-registration at any time of the day from anywhere in the world, as the service operates around the clock. The process is fully automated, making it more convenient for users. The functionality of the new service includes:
Currently, the budget project for 2025 is being discussed in the Parliament.
In Kyrgyzstan, pensions are increased annually starting from October 1, and they cannot be lower than the established minimum subsistence level. Currently, this minimum is set at 7,100 soms. This statement was made by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, during a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. Kasymaliev also reported that next year, efforts will be actively made to address the increase in the income part of the Social Fund, which will allow for
New tax benefits for the football industry
A bill has been developed in Sweden aimed at prohibiting marriages between cousins, as well as not recognizing such unions contracted outside the country. This was reported by TASS. The main goal of this bill is to combat oppression related to the concept of honor and other forms of pressure that may arise when entering into marriage.
On December 23, elections for a new president took place at the Tennis Federation of Kyrgyzstan. All voting members of the federation unanimously supported the candidacy of Nelly Buyuklyanova, who is the director of the T-club sports complex and president of the Inclusive Tennis Federation. Nelly Buyuklyanova thanked the leadership of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, especially Kazbek Iliaskarovich, for the trust and support shown. "It is a great
Deputy Kubanychbek Samakov, representing district No. 30, appealed to the new Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov to pay attention to the problems of remote and mountainous regions of the country. He made this appeal on December 23 during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to constitutional legislation. According to him, there is a shortage of MRI machines in the At-Bashinsky district, where about 50,000 people live. Dosmambetov noted: “It is necessary to improve the
- At the meeting held on December 23, 2025, Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva criticized the placement of solar power plants in the village of Ortok, which is being carried out on pastures, causing protests among the local population. According to Junushalieva, residents are expressing concern that the construction is taking place against their wishes.
The construction of a leather processing plant has begun in the Issyk-Ata district, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to Minister Bakyt Torobaev, "100 hectares of land, which previously belonged to private individuals and were unused, have been transferred to state ownership and allocated to the state enterprise 'Agroholding'." This project is being implemented under the instruction of 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 for 2026 and the planned period of 2027-2028, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the key financial indicators. It is expected that the budget revenues in 2026 will amount to 551.2 billion soms, while expenditures are estimated at 550.7 billion soms, resulting in a surplus of 400 million soms. As noted by Kasymaliev, the largest portion of expenditures
- On December 23, 2025, a joint meeting of six committees took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva emphasized the environmental consequences of mineral extraction in the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region. She expressed bewilderment over the lack of safer mining methods and reported that the local population and livestock cannot use water due to its contamination.
In the village of Kyz-Köl, located in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, a new sports hall was opened at school No. 79 named after D. Shopokov. Local authorities were present at the opening event, including the head of the Kyzyl-Tuu village council A. Jumabaev, as well as residents of the village.
In the Chuy region, on the highway Kara-Balta—Chaldybar, there is an increase in control over vehicles transporting beet pulp — the waste from sugar beet processing, reports Turmush correspondent. The sugar factory located in the city of Kain dy produces pulp, which is then loaded onto a large number of trucks and sent for sale as animal feed. However, during transportation, the pulp often spills onto the road, leading to the formation of an icy crust and causing dissatisfaction among drivers
A new leather processing plant is planned to be built in the Issyk-Ata district. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, announced this in a live broadcast on Birinchi Radio. The minister reported that a 100-hectare plot of land, previously privately owned and unused, has been transferred to state ownership and allocated to the "Agroholding." This project is being implemented under the directive of the President
An ambitious scientific project has begun in Kyrgyzstan
At the joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that the consolidated budget for 2026 has been approved at 843.6 billion soms. He also added that the government aims to collect at least 1 trillion soms next year, directing all its efforts towards achieving this goal.
Today, December 23, the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Local Self-Government, and Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh gave a positive conclusion on the candidacy of Kanybek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health. During the meeting, Deputy Gulnara Akimbaeva asked Dosmambetov questions regarding the fight against corruption. Deputy Venera Salyamova emphasized the need for effective personnel policies in healthcare. Kubanychbek Samakov raised the issue of the need for medical
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers will focus efforts on emergency schools, as reported by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev during a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Ulanbek Zhaanbaev (district No. 4) noted that one of the schools in the rural municipality of Gulistan is in an emergency state and has been forced to close.
According to the deputy, 58 billion soms will be needed to increase salaries in 2026.
As a result of the tragic crash of a Mexican Navy plane in the American state of Texas, five people died. Two people survived, and the fate of one remains unclear. This information was reported by RIA Novosti, citing information from the country's Ministry of the Navy. The King Air aircraft with tail number ANX-1209 crashed while approaching to land near Galveston. According to available data, the aircraft was on a humanitarian mission related to medical support as part of the Marina
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has reported significant achievements in the fields of seed production, livestock breeding, nurseries, and veterinary medicine. According to the ministry's data, there are 86 seed production farms operating in the country. Over the past 11 months, 4,485 tons of high-quality wheat seeds have been harvested, and the number of farmers receiving seeds has increased by 14% compared to 2024, reaching 2,782.
In the village of Sary-Mogol, located in the Osh region, a project for the construction of a water supply system will be implemented. This was reported on the state procurement website, where the Department of Capital Construction for Drinking Water Supply Facilities announced a tender. According to the terms, the total contract value will amount to 75.3 million soms. The water supply system will be built in the Pamir-Alai rural district of the Alay region.
In the Issyk-Kul region, particularly in the Ton district, a fair organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, Industry, and Processing of the Kyrgyz Republic took place. At this event, products were offered at very attractive prices, among which yak meat and lamb stood out.
At today's joint committee meeting, Deputy Baktyyar Kalpaev proposed to restore gas supplies to the Batken region, relying on good relations with Uzbekistan. According to Kalpaev, until 2010, gas was supplied to the Batken region from Uzbekistan, but then the supplies ceased.
The reconstruction of A.S. Pushkin Park in Karakol will be completed by June 1 of next year, timed to coincide with Children's Day. This information was announced by the mayor of the city, Kanibek Adiev, during a meeting with residents, where he presented both completed and planned works.
Beans produced in Talas are starting to conquer the Dubai market. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, shared this news on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that in the autumn season, when bean prices significantly drop, the government allocated 100 million soms to support local farmers. As part of this initiative, 1,000 tons of beans were purchased at a price of 95 soms per kilogram.
According to Bakyt Torobaev, in the fall, farmers particularly need funds to prepare their children for the school year, which makes state support especially relevant. The minister also added that an increase in bean prices is expected in January and February. Currently, active negotiations are underway for the export of products to countries such as India, Iran, Russia, and Turkey, and possibilities for supplies to the Dubai market are also being discussed.
In Karakol, the creation of a historical quarter on Jamansariyev Street is planned. The city's mayor, Kanibek Adiev, announced this in his report to local residents following the past year. This street is home to a local history museum, as well as the building that houses the Issyk-Kul regional statistics office. Due to the transformations, the office will be relocated to another place, and this historical building, which is over 120 years old, will become part of the new quarter.
The call center received a request from residents of the mentioned villages. They reported that with the onset of cold weather, the situation with public transport has significantly worsened. While previously the minivans operated intermittently, now they are virtually absent. "It is difficult for children to get to school; the distance of 4 km is hard to cover, and people are late for work," local residents shared.
The club "Milan" proudly announced the completion of the first professional contract with 17-year-old midfielder Vincent Ibrahimovic.
At the meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov reported that the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for 2025 amounted to 10 billion 340 million soms. This is 2 billion 12 million soms more than was previously planned. He noted that the initial budget of the MHI Fund for 2025 was set at 8 billion 327 million soms.
During the meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Venera Salyamova asked Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov about the potential threat of losing personnel in the fight against corruption in the Ministry of Health. During the discussion of Dosmambetov's candidacy for the ministerial position, he reported on the current staffing situation: out of 88,000 planned positions in the ministry, only 65,000 are currently filled,
Shukur Azhy Ismailov has been appointed Deputy Mufti of Kyrgyzstan according to a decree signed by Abdulaziz Kary Zakirov, the head of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK). Hailing from Chon-Ala, Shukur Azhy Ismailov holds both secular and religious higher education. He specializes in jurisprudence, Islamic law, and Arabic philology, has a PhD in legal sciences, and is also a candidate of historical sciences.
At the session of the capital city council, deputy Kazybek Ergeshov announced the introduction of restrictions for city residents using private transport regarding entry to the Bishkek mayor's office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He noted that this decision creates additional difficulties for accessing the municipality, which has led to numerous complaints from the capital's residents.
According to Investing, the market price of gold has surpassed $4500 per troy ounce for the first time in history. The precious metal reached a record value of $4530.3, and at the time of writing, its price was $4514.25 per ounce, which is 1% higher compared to the previous day. Silver is also showing an increase, rising nearly two percent and exceeding $70 per ounce for the first time in history. A sharp rise in platinum prices is also observed.
According to information received at the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of various districts in Bishkek are expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of necessary routes, infrequent bus services, and frequent changes in traffic schemes. They say this leads to long waits for transportation and the need to transfer. ***- Residents of the "Dostuk" microdistrict in the Pervomaisky district are inquiring when public transport will be restored. Previously, minibus No. 240 passed through
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reported at today's city council session on the identified cases of significant price inflation for funeral services — by two to three times. He noted that an investigation is currently underway, and its results will be made public.
Today, December 23, the Talas regional department of internal affairs held a small support event for the workers of the 'Tazalyk' enterprise.
Deputy Zhanibek Abirov, at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, reported the need for a new school to be built in the village of Orok. According to him, there is only one school operating in the village, which is insufficient. Moreover, the building does not meet seismic requirements, necessitating an expert assessment. "We are working with the mayor's office, but they claim there is no land available for new construction. As a result, children have
Today, at the regular session of the Bishkek City Council, a decision was made to transfer the non-residential premises of the Alykul Osmonov Museum, located at: Sokuluksky Lane, 10, along with the land plot, into state ownership. According to the justification, this transfer was initiated based on requests from the capital's Department of Culture and the Ministry of Culture. The goal is to create a unified management system for all museum objects related to the life and work of Alykul
At a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev raised the issue of the inadmissibility of shaving men's heads to zero in institutions of the State Penitentiary Service. He noted that the internal regulations (IR) require convicts and defendants to maintain a short haircut, but conducting such a procedure twice a week is unacceptable. Atambaev emphasized that ordinary staff are not responsible for these rules, but are forced to enforce
Since the beginning of the current year, private employment agencies have helped more than 17,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan find jobs abroad. This was reported by representatives of the employment center under the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. During the reporting period, 10 meetings of the interdepartmental commission were held, which dealt with the consideration of applications for permits for the employment of citizens abroad. As a result, 143 permits were issued, 206
Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced in an interview with "Birinchi Radio" the plans to build a leather processing plant in the Issyk-Ata region. The information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. According to him, 100 hectares of land that previously belonged to private individuals and were unused have been transferred to the state
An incident occurred at Tamchi Airport involving passengers of the Moscow - Bishkek flight, who began to behave aggressively towards the staff. This was reported by the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". On December 22, a plane from one of the airlines was unable to land in Bishkek due to heavy fog and was redirected to the "Issyk-Kul" airport. For the convenience of the passengers, the airline organized a bus to take them to the capital.
Growth in fuel exports is also expected to other Central Asian countries According to a report from the economic forecasting center of Gazprombank, by 2030, natural gas supplies from Russia to Central Asia could reach 19-20 billion cubic meters per year. This information is reported by Vedomosti.
Aeroflot airline plans to replace traditional passports with biometric data when boarding flights, which is expected in the second half of 2026, as announced by the company itself.
