Horrific accident on the southern highway: three cars collided

On the night of December 17, a serious accident involving three cars occurred in Bishkek on the Southern Highway, near the building of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). Witnesses of the incident claim that the speed of one of the vehicles reached 180 kilometers per hour. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on December 17, 2025, at around 02:30. The driver of the ZEEKR 001 vehicle, born in 2001, was traveling east on Masalieva Street. At the intersection with

At the Sosnovsky Turn, a woman from Bishkek got into a taxi and ended up encountering robbers.

On December 17, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a robbery. A 42-year-old resident of the capital reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District on December 11. She stated that around 1 a.m. on December 10, she got into a taxi at the Sosnovsky turn in Kara-Balta. During the ride, two men who were in the car robbed her, taking 37,000 soms, three gold chains, four pairs of earrings, one bracelet,

In Japan, Tears are Shed as Goodbye is Said to the Twin Pandas, Who Must Return to China Early

National media widely cover the news that four-year-old twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei will be sent to China at the end of January, three weeks earlier than expected — the previously scheduled date was February 20. Although their move was planned in advance, this event has become significant for Tokyo, especially against the backdrop of deteriorating bilateral relations between Japan and China due to current geopolitical circumstances. Crowds of people are flocking to Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say

A new bus route has been launched in the residential area "Kyrgyzstan-1"

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new bus route has been launched, connecting the residential area 'Kyrgyzstan-1' with the Railway Station. This information was announced by representatives of the city administration. The bus route No. 159 will follow a pre-approved scheme, providing convenient transportation for residents of the area.

Bishkek City Hall: Every year, residents and guests of the capital litter less at events

The information was provided by the press service of Bishkek City Hall. According to the press service, after the ceremony of lighting the main Christmas tree of the country in Ala-Too Square and the festive concert, the municipal enterprise "Tazhalyk" collected and removed one ton of garbage.

Results of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025 – Analytical Review

Overachievement of the revenue plan:

Work is being carried out in Osh to clean and repair water management channels.

The cleaning and repair of the canals was initiated by the Osh mayor's office as part of the demolition of illegal structures. The Kara-Suu District Water Management Department is actively engaged in cleaning the canals and repairing hydraulic structures, as well as removing construction waste that ended up in water bodies during the demolition, reports the Ministry of Agriculture. Currently, work is being carried out on such canals as Aravan–Ak-Buura, Kairma, Zhany, Zhoobas, Zhekelik,

The Ton District acquired an excavator for 11.6 million soms

The Ton District State Administration held a procurement of a hydraulic excavator model "SZL 215" for the amount of 11 million 635 thousand soms. According to the administration, the new equipment will be used to address pressing issues in the district, as well as to carry out infrastructure projects and support socio-economic development.

In most regions of Kyrgyzstan, snow is expected today — weather forecast

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has published data on weather conditions for December 17. According to the forecasts, snowfall and rain are possible in most areas of the republic. The western wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 meters per second, and fog is also expected in some regions.

In one of the schools in the Moscow region, a teenager took a selfie against the backdrop of a murdered child.

A ninth-grader attacked a school with a knife In the Odintsovo district of the Moscow region, an incident occurred when a 15-year-old teenager attacked students with a knife at the Uspenskaya secondary school located in the village of Gorki-2. Several Telegram channels, including "Baza," 112, Mash, Shot, and "Caution, News," immediately reported the incident. This information was later confirmed by the Investigative Committee of Russia.

At the Presidential Administration, the project of the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek until 2050 was discussed

Kasymaiev emphasized that the quality of the General Plan is crucial for the sustainable development of the capital, the comfort and safety of its residents, as well as the efficient use of resources and the investment attractiveness of Bishkek. He added that it is important to preserve green spaces and historical-cultural heritage while ensuring environmental safety. During the discussion, it was also noted that after the administrative-territorial reform of 2024, the area of the city

The GKNB detained a businessman on suspicion of financing the Kolbaev organized crime group.

In Osh, a businessman was arrested on suspicion of financing a criminal group led by Kamchy Asanbek (Kolbaev). This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. The investigation suggests that the detained individual, known as S. K. K., had close ties with the recently eliminated crime boss Kamchy Kolbaev and regularly transferred funds to him, as well as to another criminal leader, Kadyir Dosonov, to secure protection and strengthen his influence

In Chuy Region, poachers were detained and fined 250,000 soms

In the Chuy region, a raid event was held, organized by inspectors from the Department of Biological Resources Control of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of these raids, several individuals were detained for illegal hunting.

In Bishkek, a passenger was pushed out of a bus: circumstances are being investigated

An incident involving a bus passenger occurred in Bishkek. Eyewitnesses report that in the Kyzyl-Asker area, a man was pushed out onto the street and fell onto the roadway. At this time, the reasons for this incident remain unknown. There is no information about the condition of the victim or any possible injuries. At the time of writing this article, no official comments had been received from law enforcement agencies or city services. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is

In Chui Region, they plan to open 78 processing enterprises

As part of this initiative, it is planned to create 385 processing enterprises across the country, which is expected to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030.

Events of 1986 in Almaty: What Did Gorbachev Say About Nazarbayev?

847169 24.01.2011 Former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev with his daughter Irina Virganskaya at the opening of the exhibition "Mikhail Gorbachev. Perestroika." Ekaterina Chesnokova / RIA Novosti On the anniversary of the December events of 1986, Bulat Abilov published a post in which he raises important questions: what caused these events, who benefited, and who made the key decisions? He also mentioned that in 2000 he asked the first and only president of the USSR, Mikhail

Ministry of Transport: A blizzard at Ala-Bel Pass. Access for heavy vehicles is restricted

Information about the road situation in the country was provided by the Ministry of Transport

Temporary state regulation of land relations is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan

The Minister of Culture participated in the event marking the 10th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2250.

At the event dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2250, held under the leadership of the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, key aspects concerning youth in the country were discussed. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, more than 2.5 million young people, which constitutes over one-third of the population of Kyrgyzstan, fall within the age category of 14 to 35 years, according to the law

Topuria Aims to Become a Triple Champion in the UFC and Transition to Boxing

Ilia Topuria, UFC champion in two weight classes, recently spoke in an interview with the Spanish publication Marca about his plans to end his career in mixed martial arts and switch to professional boxing.

A Passenger Was Thrown Out of a Moving Bus in Bishkek

After that, the bus continued on its way An incident occurred in Bishkek, where a passenger was thrown out of a moving bus. A recording of the incident appeared on social media.

The house built in violation of the law has been put into operation by the Ministry of Construction.

The construction was carried out by the company OsOO "Pegas Ala-Too" In a press release from the ministry, it is stated that the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control is working on the legalization of a multi-apartment residential building that was constructed in violation of the law.

The best football player of 2025 according to FIFA is Ousmane Dembélé.

French-born footballer Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the title of best player of the 2024/25 season by the International Football Federation (FIFA). The award ceremony took place in Doha, Qatar, at The Best ceremony held the day before. Photo FIFA. Ousmane Dembélé has become the best football player of the 2024/25 season according to FIFA.

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Required to Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis and Influenza

Photo by DUMK Candidates who have received the right to participate in the Hajj of 2026 and have fully paid for their trips should remember the necessity of vaccination. This information was provided by DUMK. According to their data, from December 20 to 31 of this year, vaccination of pilgrims will take place in Kyrgyzstan using a four-component vaccine against meningitis ACYW 135, as well as the seasonal vaccine "Grippol" against the flu.

In 2026, drip and sprinkler irrigation will be implemented on 5,300 hectares in the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Kyrgyzstan, in 2026, the implementation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will take place on an area of 5,270 hectares using funds from the republican budget. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

The Ministry of Culture awarded Kyrgyz cultural figures in Moscow

On December 14, a ceremony of awards took place at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Moscow, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic for compatriots actively working in the field of culture in Russia. According to the ministry's press service, Deputy Minister of Culture Askaraly Mamadinov presented the awards, including the special distinction "Best Cultural Worker" and Honorary Certificates.

"Want to Go Back!" Russian Master's Students on Their Internship in Osh

As part of the initiative "Master of the Russian Language - 2024," organized by Rossotrudnichestvo, Russian graduate students are conducting classes for students and schoolchildren in Osh. They share pedagogical approaches with local teachers and explore the cultural features of Kyrgyzstan. Program participants, Alexandra Filippova and Alina Gorodetskaya, shared with VB.KG their impressions of their stay in the republic, the inspiration they draw from local educators, and what they

Autumn sowing in Kyrgyzstan is over 60 percent complete

This season, the autumn sowing campaign in Kyrgyzstan covers an area of 250 thousand hectares. Currently, farmers have processed 155.6 thousand hectares, which is 62.4% of the planned volumes, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Water reserves in Uzbekistan decreased by 6.5 billion cubic meters over the year

At the meeting of the legislative chamber of the Oliy Majlis held on December 10, Minister of Water Resources Shavkat Khmraev reported a significant decrease in water reserves in Uzbekistan. Over the past year, the volume of water, including transboundary reservoirs, decreased by 6.5 billion cubic meters. This statement was made in the context of a report on the implementation of the Water Resources Management and Irrigation Sector Development Program for 2025–2028. According to the minister,

The USA threatened retaliatory measures against EU companies due to the digital tax

Potential targets for retaliatory measures include companies such as Siemens, Spotify, DHL, SAP, Amadeus, Capgemini, Publicis, and Mistral AI. The USTR noted that U.S. legislation allows for the imposition of tariffs and other restrictions on foreign services. The conflict arose from the EU's actions in regulating and taxing large technology companies from the U.S., such as Google, Meta, and Amazon.

The status of the Business and Investment Development Council proposed to be elevated to presidential.

At the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business," which took place on December 15 at the residence of the President of Kyrgyzstan, representatives of the business community initiated the elevation of the status of the Council for Business and Investment Development to the level of the president. This was reported by the press service of the Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the press service of the Association for the

The Cabinet approved the social package of digital broadcasting television channels for 2025-2027.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the social package of television channels for digital terrestrial broadcasting for the period from 2025 to 2027, according to order No. 1007-t. This decision was made in accordance with the government decree that defines the procedure for forming the social package of television and radio channels, which has been in effect since June 23, 2014, under number 349.

Results of the Migration Amnesty in Kyrgyzstan: Thousands of Foreigners Legalized

In Kyrgyzstan, a so-called "migration amnesty" has been implemented, initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by the country's top leadership to address the situation of foreigners residing in the republic without legal grounds. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, thanks to this initiative, about 9,600 foreigners were able to legalize their stay in the country without leaving its borders.

The first session of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation has begun

The meeting is attended by President Sadyr Japarov

Ministry of Internal Affairs: The damage from the activities of the company VML_KG is already about 20 million soms

The number of victims continues to grow, which may lead to an increase in the total amount of damage. According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the losses caused by the activities of the company VML_KG already amount to about 20 million soms, and at the moment, 230 statements have been registered from citizens who suffered from its actions.

In Kyrgyzstan, the work of all commissions on land amnesty has been suspended

A new commission has been established to address issues related to land plots subject to expropriation in favor of the state In Kyrgyzstan, the activities of all commissions on land amnesty operating under local administrations and city halls have been temporarily suspended until March 1, 2026.

Passersby pulled an ambulance out of a ditch in Bishkek

The incident occurred early in the morning In Bishkek, a group of passersby helped to retrieve an ambulance that was stuck in a ditch. This situation was captured on video and shared on social media by a user, as reported by the public page "Bishkek.Online".

In Kochkor, they are correcting the behavior of individuals who have committed domestic violence.

In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, probation officers are conducting training activities for citizens under supervision as part of a program aimed at correcting the behavior of individuals who have committed acts of domestic violence. As reported by Myskal Niyazbek kyzy, the leading specialist of the Kochkor district probation office, the program was adopted in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers' decree dated July 16, 2025, under number 417. According to this document, the

Russia and Ukraine conducted a swap of civilians

As part of a humanitarian initiative, Russia and Ukraine carried out an exchange of citizens who were seeking to reunite with their families. According to information from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 15 Russians returned to their loved ones at the border between Ukraine and Belarus. This group included 12 women and 3 men.

Work is being carried out in Osh to clean and repair water management channels

In the city of Osh, there are 15 major inter-farm canals that are managed by the Main Department of Water Management of the Osh Region and the Kara-Suu District Water Management Office. Additionally, the city has dozens of internal ditches and canals that are not accounted for by water management organizations. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. The total length of these 15 inter-farm canals exceeds 155 kilometers, of which 107 kilometers run through the city.

Crawford Leaves the Ring: The Best Boxer in the World Regardless of Weight Classes Retires

The athlete announced his decision in a farewell video posted on social media, which came as a surprise to many, considering his excellent physical condition. Just three months ago, in September 2025, Crawford achieved one of the most significant victories of his career, winning by unanimous decision against Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. This match, which attracted 41 million viewers on Netflix, earned him the title of undisputed world champion in the super welterweight division and

"Historical Self-Dissolution": Yet the Deputies in the Parliament Remain the Same, Even the Speaker

The deputies have distributed offices and formed new groups Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu continues to hold his position, as reported by deputy Dastan Bekeshev on social media.

Life in the Regions: Chyngyz Esengul uulu Collects Mini Tractors at Issyk-Kul and Earns Up to 1,000,000 Som from It

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, a local resident assembles tractors and earns an income of over one million soms a year. 29-year-old Chyngyz Esengul uulu from the village of Zhalgyz-Örük [Zhalgyz-Oruk] continues his father's traditions by practicing blacksmithing. In the conditions of his own home, he creates metal machinery and agricultural tools.

Young singer Nasiyat Bekmyrzaeva received funding for surgery

The girl has conquered numerous international competitions with her vocal talent. At the event for lighting the New Year tree in Bishkek, the city mayor Aibek Junushaliev handed a monetary certificate to the talented singer Nasiyat Bekmyrzaeva, as reported by the city hall.

Agreement on the Financing of the Construction of the Railway "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" Signed

As part of the agreement, a credit financing of 2.3 billion US dollars is allocated. These funds will be directed towards the implementation of the project for the construction of the railway line 'China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan' according to the established schedule. The borrower is the Limited Liability Company 'Railway Company 'China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan'. High-ranking officials participated in the signing ceremony, including Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of

A new route has been launched to the residential area "Kyrgyzstan-1" in Bishkek.

According to the city hall, the new route was created to enhance comfort for local residents. It is important to note that route No. 159 will operate from the residential area 'Kyrgyzstan-1' to the main railway station of the city. The city hall urges passengers to treat public transport with care and to maintain cleanliness in the cabin.

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of thefts has been detained

As a result of investigative activities, the police identified the suspect, who turned out to be J.E., born in 1997. A preventive measure in the form of a written undertaking not to leave has been applied to him. Furthermore, during the investigation, it became known that the detainee was involved in four other similar crimes.

Suspect in $100,000 Fraud Arrested in Bishkek

Law enforcement officers have detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. According to information from law enforcement, in April 2025, a citizen named J.A. approached them. He reported that he was deceived by a citizen named T.S., who, under the pretext of a joint business venture, took possession of a Hi-Phi Z car worth $100,000. According to the victim, T.S. promised to return the money within four