WHO warns of the spread of a new variant of Hong Kong flu

With the onset of the flu season in the northern hemisphere, there is a rapid spread of a new variant of the AH3N2 virus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to Wencin Zhang, head of the WHO's Global Respiratory Threats Department, there is currently active spread of influenza and other respiratory viruses. She noted that the current season is marked by the emergence and rapid spread of a new variant of AH3N2, which was first detected in August in Australia

Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu nominated for the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the eighth convocation

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu has become a candidate for the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the eighth convocation. His candidacy was supported by all five deputy groups. It was previously announced that the following deputy groups were created: "Ata-Jurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan." It is worth noting that Turgunbek uulu has already held the position of Speaker of the Parliament during the seventh

The President urged deputies not to demand the constant presence of ministers at meetings of the Parliament.

At the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, he made this statement. The head of state noted: “I have been a deputy twice and I understand why you prefer to invite ministers specifically. Of course, in some cases, their presence is indeed necessary, but in most situations, it is possible to manage with their deputies.”

The Secretary of State spoke about the role of universities in shaping national values

The Secretary of State, Arslan Koichiev, emphasized that universities play a key role not only in training personnel for various sectors but also in shaping civic identity and national consciousness. He stated this at the National Forum "The Role of Higher Education in the Implementation of the National Idea 'Unguzhol'. Koichiev noted that this forum is not just a meeting of rectors but an important strategic platform for discussing the participation of higher educational

Amendments Made to Certain Presidential Decrees

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has issued a decree concerning changes to a number of previously adopted decrees related to the activities of the Presidential Administration. According to information provided by the press service of the head of state, the purpose of these changes is to improve the functioning of the Presidential Administration, which is being carried out in accordance with Articles 70 and 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Louvre Employees Announce Strike Due to Working Conditions and Safety Issues

About 400 employees of the Louvre, including curators and restorers, strongly supported the strike on Monday, protesting against deteriorating working conditions and insufficient funding, as reported by Euronews. This action occurred against the backdrop of an increase in tourist numbers ahead of Christmas, resulting in the world's most visited museum closing its doors for at least a day. A representative of the CFDT union, Valérie Baud, expressed concern that working conditions at the

Expert Names Reasons for Rising Real Estate Prices in Kyrgyzstan

The real estate market in Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a rise in prices, despite a decrease in the number of transactions. This was reported by Kainarbek Kuluyev, head of the NGO "International Association of Builders," at a press conference in Bishkek. He provided statistics indicating that in 2025, the cost of residential houses in Bishkek increased by 35.7%, while apartment prices rose by 17.5%. In Osh, similar figures were 25.8% for houses and 22.8% for apartments.

Vice-Speakers Elected in the Jogorku Kenesh

At the first meeting of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies approved the composition of the parliament. Chyngyz Ajibayev was elected as the first vice-speaker from the “Eldik” deputy group.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu elected speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan

Today, December 17, the deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan discussed the election of a new speaker of parliament. According to the regulations, the first meeting is conducted by the oldest deputy, Gulai Mashrapova.

Donald Trump has closed entry to the USA for residents of five more countries

On December 16, it was announced that the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering the United States has been expanded. The corresponding message was posted on the White House website. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria have been added to the new list, and a ban has also been introduced for individuals with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

How the Length of Service for Civil Servants Will Be Calculated. The Draft Decree Has Been Submitted for Discussion

In Kyrgyzstan, a draft presidential decree concerning changes to the calculation of state and municipal service tenure has been put up for public discussion. This document proposes a new version of the rules governing both the process of entering public service and the accrual of percentage allowances for years of service. The draft aims to clarify and expand the methodologies for accounting tenure, which is especially important for those applying for positions in state and municipal service.

Restrictions for heavy vehicles have been reintroduced on Too-Ashuu due to a snowstorm.

Information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications According to a statement from the ministry's press service, traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles were implemented starting at 1:00 PM. Road maintenance enterprise No. 9 is currently clearing the road and treating it with inert materials.

A deputy group "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" has been formed. Names of 14 deputies

On December 17, a new parliamentary group called "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" was announced in the Jogorku Kenesh, which includes 14 elected representatives. Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev was appointed as the chairman of this group. The full composition of the group is as follows: Nurbek Sydygaliev

A forum on the role of higher education in the implementation of the national idea "Unguzhol" is taking place in Bishkek.

The National Forum aimed at discussing higher education and its role in the implementation of the national idea "Unguzhol" has started in Bishkek. Among the participants of the forum are State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Nurlan Omurov, as well as rectors of universities and representatives of the academic community and expert society.

In Karabalta, the main New Year tree was decorated with 1500 ornaments

In Kara-Balta, preparations for the New Year celebration are in full swing. The installation of a 16-meter artificial Christmas tree has been completed in the square near the Lenin House of Culture, which will become an important element of the New Year festivities. Deputy Head of the municipal enterprise "Universal" Mirbek Murataliev reported that the decoration of the tree and the surrounding area is currently being finalized.

The President proposes to require Kyrgyz citizens to participate in elections

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov raised the issue of insufficient voter activity in the recent elections. According to him, despite the presence of open processes, the implementation of electronic voting, and the possibility of remote participation, voter activity remained at a low level.

Online Voting Will Not Be Implemented in Kyrgyzstan for Now

President Sadyr Japarov announced this decision at the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh.

A 35-Meter Flagpole Installed in the City of Batken

On December 17, a solemn ceremony took place in Batken to raise the national flag on a new flagpole that stands 35 meters tall. The event was accompanied by a performance from a military band. Local leaders, representatives of state institutions and organizations, as well as residents of the city, attended the ceremony to support this significant event.

In Kazakhstan, penalties for attacks on medical workers and ambulance drivers will be tightened

In Kazakhstan, the deputies of the Mazhilis approved amendments to the Criminal Code in the second reading, aimed at ensuring the protection of medical workers. In particular, a new article 380-3 was introduced, which strengthens penalties for attacks on doctors, paramedics, and ambulance drivers. This was reported on the Tengrinews website. After discussions in the Mazhilis, the bill was sent to the Senate. Deputy Askat Aimagambetov noted that the new version clearly distinguishes between the

The Ombudsman Institute conducted monitoring at Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 in Bishkek

The Ombudsman Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva conducted an inspection at institution No. 21 (SIZO-1), located in Bishkek, to assess the conditions of detention and the observance of the rights of individuals under investigation. According to information from the institute's press service, Dzhamanbaeva inspected all the cells in the women's section and checked the quality of food for the inmates, as well as held conversations with each of the 129 women detained in SIZO-1.

The Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan Expressed Concern Over the Case of Aibek Tenizbayev

A letter has been sent to President Sadyr Japarov

The Jogorku Kenesh has all the necessary powers, - Speaker Turgunbek uulu

At the meeting on December 17, the newly elected Speaker of Parliament Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu confirmed that the Jogorku Kenesh has all the necessary powers. Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their trust and for electing him as Speaker during the first meeting of the new convocation. In his address, he emphasized that he will strive to strengthen the role of parliament and its development in the country. The Speaker added that the legislative body should

"Military Lyceum Graduate with Low ORT Score Had Results Falsified to Enroll in University, - GKNB"

A corruption scheme has been uncovered in the Ministry of Defense, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigation, based on Articles 343 Part 1 ("Extortion of a Bribe") and 346 Part 1 ("Official Forgery") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, it was revealed that a graduate of the D. Asanov Kyrgyz National Military Lyceum, Z.A.E., scored 108 points on the Unified National Test (ORT), which does not allow

Speeding, drunk driving, violation of overtaking rules, and crossing into oncoming traffic remain the main causes of traffic accidents, - Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety

On December 17, the head of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety, Azamat Kozukeev, held an online meeting with the leaders of various departments and divisions of the agency. This was reported by the press service of the GUBDD. The agenda included issues related to the prevention of road traffic accidents in the country and the enhancement of the culture of behavior among drivers and pedestrians. This meeting was part of the campaign "Compliance with Traffic Rules is a Guarantee of

Sadyr Japarov Introduced Changes to the Work of Civil Servants

The signed decree changes the rules for the work of civil servants The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new decree that introduces changes to the activities of civil servants. This information was published by the presidential administration.

The President urged parliamentarians not to bargain with the Cabinet.

Sadyr Japarov spoke at the first session of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh During his speech, the president urged elected officials to avoid deals with the government when it comes to reviewing reports from the cabinet of ministers or adopting the state budget.

Price tags show 680 soms, but they are actually selling for up to 800 soms — inspectors arrived at the market in Tokmok.

In Tokmok, according to information from local residents, meat is being sold at a price of 680 soms, however, the actual cost reaches 800 soms. On November 17, 2025, events aimed at preventing unjustified price increases for essential food products, including meat, were held at the central market of Tokmok, with the participation of individual entrepreneurs.

The deputies elected the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh

The election of the speaker of the parliament is taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh. As reported by representatives of the parliamentary groups "Ata-Zhurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan," Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu has become their candidate for this position.

Kazakhstan's Freedom Bank to Establish a Subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan

The establishment of a subsidiary bank in Kyrgyzstan requires obtaining permits from the ARRF, and to commence banking activities, a license from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic must be obtained. Currently, Freedom already has business operations in Kyrgyzstan: its subsidiaries provide brokerage services (Freedom Broker), conduct payments (Freedom Pay Kyrgyzstan), and are involved in ticket sales (Ticketon Events KG).

The Media Action Platform issued a statement regarding the detention of Aibek Tenizbay.

The Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan expresses deep concern regarding the detention of Aibek Tenizbay, who has been charged under part 2 of Article 330 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, concerning incitement of interethnic hostility committed by a group of individuals. Publications on social media should not be a secret of the investigationThe Platform believes that publications on social media cannot be considered a secret of the investigation. "The State Committee for National

The Chinese Foreign Ministry opposed the EU's use of frozen Russian assets

Illustrative photo During the briefing, Guo Jiakun emphasized that China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that contradict international law and have not received approval from the UN Security Council. He also noted that the potential use of frozen Russian assets could negatively impact China's trust in the investment climate in EU countries. Guo Jiakun added that Beijing insists on the necessity of creating a constructive atmosphere for dialogue and negotiations, involving all

The State National Security Committee revealed a corruption scheme in the admission to a military university.

According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of the investigation of criminal case No. 03-800-2025-0000661, initiated on December 11, 2025, facts of bribery and abuse of office by several officials of the Ministry of Defense were uncovered.

Sadyr Japarov spoke at the first meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation. What did the president talk about?

Today, December 17, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, addressed the deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh at their first meeting. Members of the government of Kyrgyzstan were also present at the meeting. The first to speak was Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, who presented the election results. After that, the newly elected deputies took the oath.

In 2025, revenue from visas and the Unified Permit for foreign citizens amounted to over 5 billion soms, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In 2025, revenues from all types of electronic visas and the Unified Permit reached 5,060,167,948 soms. This was reported on December 17 at a briefing on the issuance of resident cards for foreign citizens by the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Seitek Jumakadir uulu. According to Jumakadir uulu, 326,158 electronic visas were issued in the first 11 months of 2025. Additionally, this year, 48,439 foreign citizens received the Unified Permit through the

The "Eldik" Deputy Group has been Formed. Names of 18 Deputies

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, a parliamentary group called "Eldik" was established, which includes 18 members of parliament. The group is led by deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev.

The "Ala-Too" Deputy Group Has Been Formed. Names of 15 Deputies

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, a parliamentary group called "Ala-Too" was officially established, consisting of 15 deputies. Deputy Janar Akayev was elected as the chairman of this group. Here is the list of group members:

Tax Benefits and Job Coaching. How to Make Work Truly Accessible for Everyone

The round table "Implementation of Labor Rights for People with Disabilities" took place in Bishkek, where participants discussed the existing barriers to employment for people with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan and ways to overcome them. Alexandra Solovyova, the UNDP Resident Representative in the country, emphasized in her opening speech that work for millions of people is not only a source of income but also a key to independence and active participation in society. Statistical DataAt

The EEC studied projects for the establishment of industrial production in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan.

- During the meeting of the EEC board, an overview of industrial production projects being implemented in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan was presented. This document serves as a practical tool that contains data on industrial initiatives and investment volumes in key sectors such as aviation, automotive, shipbuilding, agriculture, railway and energy engineering, as well as radio electronics and others.

In Batken, the national flag was raised on a new 35-meter flagpole

Today in Batken, a solemn ceremony was held for raising the national flag. This event was announced at the regional representative office. Officials present at the event included the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, the mayor of the city, Seytek Kulubaev, as well as heads of local agencies and residents of the city.

The President signed a decree "On Measures to Complete the Work on Securing Citizens' Property Rights to Land Amnesty Objects"

President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new decree on measures aimed at completing the process of securing citizens' rights to properties related to land amnesty. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, this decree aims to implement a unified state policy in the field of land resource management and to organize land relations, as well as to complete the work on securing citizens' property rights to the properties covered by the land amnesty.

In Kyrgyzstan, 10 fires were registered in a day

Activists call for an independent examination of Aibek Tenizbay's publications

A group of activists from the Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan has appealed to the country's authorities regarding the criminal case against Aibek Tenizbay, a civil activist who has been detained on charges of inciting interethnic hatred. Tenizbay is accused under Article 330 (Part 2) of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, which pertains to inciting national, racial, religious, or interregional hatred committed by a group of individuals. The activists express deep concern over his

The head of the White House staff stated that her sharp comments about Musk and Vance were taken out of context.

Suzie Wiles, in her statement, claims that Vanity Fair ignored important contexts, creating a distorted and negative image of the Trump administration. In response to the publication, Trump supported Wiles, noting that she is an outstanding worker.

Industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic grew by 10% over 11 months, reaching 686 billion soms

- According to the data from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, from January to November 2025, the gross output produced by industrial enterprises amounted to 686 billion soms. Compared to the same 11 months of 2024, the volume of industrial production increased by 10% (in January–November 2024, the growth was at 4.6%).

Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the new convocation. Full text of the speech

At the first meeting of the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh, held today, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, addressed the deputies. Members of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic also participated in this meeting.

NYT: The EU and US Plan Envisions Strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Deploying European Troops on Ukrainian Territory

Illustrative photo According to the publication, the proposed plan includes not only an increase in the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also the deployment of European troops on its territory, as well as a more active use of intelligence information from the US. Sources from the NYT report that these documents could form the basis for a future ceasefire agreement. According to the newspaper, these measures are aimed at convincing Ukraine to make territorial compromises with Russia and to abandon

The President proposed to consider the issue of mandatory participation in elections due to low turnout.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh today, President Sadyr Japarov highlighted significant problems during the parliamentary elections. He emphasized the low voter turnout, despite measures taken to ensure the openness and transparency of the voting process, including electronic systems and the possibility of remote participation. Although there are 200,000 more registered voters in the current elections compared to the previous ones, voter activity still remained below the expected level—less

Amendments Made to Certain Decrees of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new decree concerning amendments to a number of existing decrees. The main goal of these changes is to improve the functioning of the presidential administration, which is carried out in accordance with Articles 70 and 71 of the country's Constitution.