The FIRST Bishkek 2025 Robotics Championship took place on December 13 and 14, 2025, at the Maarif school. This event was part of the Connectivity project, which is funded by the European Union. The competition gathered over 350 participants from educational institutions in the Issyk-Kul, Naryn, and Chui regions, as well as from the capital and Kazakhstan.
In the first round of the elections, Kast received 24% of the votes, losing to Jara, who led with 27%. As noted by the Associated Press, Kast became the first ultra-conservative president of Chile in more than 35 years. In his victory speech, he emphasized that the country needs order in all areas, adding that the voting results represent a "broad mandate" and "enormous responsibility" for him as president. Jeanette Jara, who congratulated Kast on his success, noted that
President Sadyr Japarov invited a fourth grader who overcame a one-meter snow barrier on his way to school to the New Year's tree. As reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, a video has become popular on social media showing the boy heading to school despite the heavy snowfall.
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan plans to expand drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over 5,270 hectares of agricultural land, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency's information, water-saving technologies have been implemented over an area of 2,369.5 hectares during 2024 and 2025, of which 641.5 hectares are drip systems and 1,728 hectares are sprinkler systems.
With the increase in payments like those received by Premila, a total of 118 million women across 12 states in India are receiving similar benefits. This makes the Indian project one of the largest social experiments in the world. India, traditionally offering subsidies for food and fuel, has taken a step forward by paying women who perform unpaid caregiving and household work.
The forum held on December 15 in Bishkek, titled "Investment Vector: State and Business," brought together representatives from the business community, the banking sector, the government, and international partners. In his speech, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized that investments play a crucial role in ensuring stable economic development. He highlighted that the reforms implemented in the country
Gulzina Olzhobaeva turned to the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a distressing plea for help. She shared that she, along with her three children, has been left homeless after their house burned down, rendering it completely uninhabitable. Currently, in such harsh weather conditions, the family is forced to live in temporary housing that is in extremely poor condition. "Our family spent eight years building this house. All this time we worked in Russia, saving money to create a cozy
On December 14, the Federation of Dance Art of Kyrgyzstan held the competition-festival "Starry Sky" in Bishkek, covering various dance styles. The event gathered over 2,000 participants, including young dancers, creative groups, and students from art schools across Kyrgyzstan. One of the standout participants of the festival was the team "Song-Kul Gem," consisting of students from the Children's Art School named after Ch. Duyshiev, located in the Jumgal district. Under
At the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business," Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, emphasized that President Sadyr Japarov and Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev highlight attracting investments as a strategically important direction for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and economic modernization. Sabirov pointed out the historical and geographical significance of Kyrgyzstan as part of the Great Silk Road, connecting the East and the West.
The president highly values determined and hardworking people Sadyr Japarov, the head of state, invited a schoolboy who overcame a meter of snow to reach his school in Alaykuu to the New Year tree. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration.
Kanybek Dosmambetov, acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with the heads of private medical institutions. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, topics related to the development of private healthcare were raised, including proposals for its improvement, as well as initiatives to enhance the quality and accessibility of medical services.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the mayor of Kara-Kul, Nurtilek Orozbaev, announced at a scheduled meeting that New Year corporate parties for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations with state participation, will be prohibited. He emphasized that in the event of violations, the responsibility will fall on the heads of the respective institutions. From December 25, raids will begin in cafes and restaurants across the city to monitor compliance with these
In the Nookat district, a person suspected of livestock theft was detained. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on October 21, 2023, a local resident born in 1991, S. uulu A., filed a report about the theft at the district internal affairs department.
More than 100 flights have been canceled, and over 300 have been delayed at Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi due to smog, reports NDTV. On its page on the social network X, New Delhi Airport warned passengers about possible disruptions in airline operations due to dense fog. It is recommended to check flight information with airlines.
The Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export," operating under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, has announced the start of the National Competition titled "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" for the year 2025. Both legal entities and individuals registered in the territory of Kyrgyzstan with at least one year of export experience are invited to participate in the competition.
Despite the lack of access to the sea, Kyrgyzstan is actively developing its road network, which is a key aspect for improving transportation infrastructure. Throughout the years of independence, significant funds from the national budget have been invested in road construction. Kaktus.media conducted an analysis to determine the cost of reconstructing and building one kilometer of the main roads in Kyrgyzstan, as well as to identify who financed and implemented these projects.
First, a foreign citizen must submit an application to activate their personal account. After that, they can apply for the status of 'Digital Nomad', but only if they have a complete set of necessary documents. The status of 'Digital Nomad' provides foreigners the opportunity to legally reside and work remotely in Kyrgyzstan. At the initial stage, this status is issued for 60 days and can then be extended for one year, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to 10
He called for illegal actions According to information from law enforcement agencies, a citizen was detained in Bishkek in connection with a case of mass riots.
Photo provided by Alexey Teplashin A recent event at the railway station in Bishkek became significant for the country's sports. Alexey Teplashin, an extreme sports athlete, set a new record by moving seven freight cars a distance of six meters, with a total weight of 165 tons and 900 kilograms. He reported this in an interview with 24.kg. It is important to note that Teplashin has been engaged in strength extreme sports for over four years. His repertoire includes not only pulling wagons
On December 15, 2025, at 11:08, the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a report about the possible presence of explosive devices in several schools in the capital. The information was transmitted via the Telegram messenger, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. Suspected educational institutions included general education schools No. 24, 44, 15, and 10, as well as the private Kings International School. All facts were recorded in the logs
On December 15, the international community celebrates the World Turkic Languages Day for the first time. This decision was made at the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand in November. The organization considers this an important step towards recognizing linguistic diversity, which enriches the common human heritage. According to the UN News Service, the choice of this date has symbolic significance. In 1983, on December 15, Danish linguist Wilhelm Thomsen announced the successful
During the elections, the schemes and boundaries of multi-mandate electoral districts were determined, and district electoral commissions were formed. As a result, 589 citizens were nominated as candidates, of which 63 withdrew their applications, 56 were denied registration, and the registration of 10 candidates was canceled. A total of 460 candidates participated in the electoral process, including 271 men and 189 women, among whom were 16 candidates with disabilities. The Central Election
According to information from JSC "KazTransOil," oil supplies to Kyrgyzstan, which were resumed in November, will amount to up to 30,000 tons by the end of 2025. Transit to Uzbekistan is scheduled for December of this year, with a volume of up to 35,000 tons, as reported by Ulysmedia.kz. The total volume of oil supplies in both directions will reach up to 65,000 tons, of which about 55,000 tons will be delivered this month. Oil transportation is carried out via main oil pipelines to
The cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) was signed as part of the initiative to improve access to quality and inclusive education, known as SmartEd, which will last until 2029. According to UNICEF, the project is funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Global Partnership for Education. This initiative is part of the national education system transformation program called "Altyn Kazyq."
Information provided by the president's press service On December 15, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Ryuichi Hirano, who presented his credentials. The head of state congratulated the diplomat on the beginning of his work in our country.
At the upcoming meeting, the draft law "On Venture Financing" will be presented, as reported by Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, during the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business." According to Sabirov, the main goal of this law is to create favorable conditions for venture funds and corporate investors, as well as to promote the development of innovative projects and technological startups.
The criminal case related to mass riots is currently under investigation by the investigative service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It has been initiated under Article 278 of the country's Criminal Code. According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, some citizens in Bishkek held meetings to express their disagreement with the current state policy and attempted to organize mass riots through agitation.
On December 15, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with Ryuichi Hirano, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan, who arrived to present his credentials. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The President noted that Kyrgyzstan sees Japan as a reliable friend and key partner, adding that the relationship between the two countries is becoming increasingly strong over time.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the volume of foreign trade from January to October 2025 amounted to $12 billion 803.5 million. This is 9.6% less than in the same period of 2024. It should be noted that in the first nine months of the current year, the decline was 8.3%. The reason for the reduction in foreign trade was the decrease in both export supplies, which fell by 38.2% to $2 billion 409.3 million, and imports, which decreased by 0.3% to $10
In the Kyrgyz Republic, foreign citizens can now apply for the "Digital Nomad" status through a new electronic platform. Access to the online service is available at: as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Labor. According to the information from the ministry, the process begins with submitting a request to activate a personal account on the platform. After the account is activated, users will be able to start the application for the "Digital Nomad" status.
- On December 15, 2025, in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, initiated a meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy' with a Special Legal Regime and Status." This information was provided by the press service of the government. According to the agency's data, this Law was adopted
During the discussion led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the focus was on the implementation of the law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy' with a special legal regime and status". The law was adopted to implement the President's decree on the creation of a special investment zone in the Issyk-Kul region, which will operate based on English law. Within the framework of this law, a Roadmap was developed aimed at creating subordinate regulatory acts.
As a result of a traffic accident in the Osh region, which occurred in the Uzgen district, three people died, including a newborn girl. The information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the Regional Road Safety Department. It became known that the collision of two cars took place on December 12 at around 22:20 on the Zhanibek-Kazy route. The driver of the "Kia KZ" was T. M., born in 1991, while the "Daeew Matiz" was driven by T. u. E., born in 1996.
Producer's comment on this issue Valery Meladze's concert in Kyrgyzstan, planned as part of his anniversary tour, will not take place. This was announced by the artist's producer, Pavel Rudchenko.
Near the village of Dakhana in the Javan district of Tajikistan, an incident occurred involving a freight train carrying fuel. According to information provided by the state enterprise "Rohi Ohani Tojikiston" (TJD), the train derailed and caught fire. Preliminary data suggests that the incident was caused by a landslide that damaged the railway track. This led to the train not only derailing but also overturning and catching fire in the process. TJD representatives noted that no one
It is still unknown whether Sadyr Japarov will be there From December 18 to 20, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will make an official visit to Japan, as reported by the press service of the President of Kazakhstan.
At the 'Aziz' market, located on Gandhi Street in the Pervomaisky district of the capital, a large fire was completely extinguished at 13:50. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the data from the operational duty management of the MES, the area of the fire was approximately 900 square meters. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The actor fought a long battle with cancer Levon Oganesov, People's Artist of Russia, pianist, and composer, passed away after a prolonged struggle with cancer. This sad news was reported by RBC, citing his daughter Maria Shklover. The artist was 84 years old and passed away on December 13.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, agricultural producers have the opportunity to lease various types of machinery and equipment for processing on favorable terms. The lease term is seven years, and the annual interest rate is 6%. Currently, within the framework of state leasing projects, farmers have received 9,016 units of equipment with a total value of 21.8 billion soms. Of these, 2,029 units worth
- According to data from the Eurasian Development Bank, in the Kyrgyz Republic, the volume of lending from commercial banks increased by 52% year-on-year from January to October 2025, while in the same period last year, the growth was 26%. This is reported in the institution's Weekly Macro Review. The average interest rate on loans during this period was 16.4%, which corresponds to the level recorded in 2024.
A new electronic platform has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for foreign citizens to apply for the "Digital Nomad" status. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The application website is available at the following address:
The Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture has announced that in 2026, the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems is planned for 5,270 hectares of agricultural land, funded by the republican budget. According to the provided data, water-saving systems will be installed on a total area of 2,369.5 hectares in the republic during 2024-2025. Of this area, 641.5 hectares will be allocated for drip irrigation, while sprinkler irrigation will cover 1,728 hectares.
At the exhibition "Investment Vector: State and Business," Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President, announced that 13 agreements were signed within 11 months of 2025. These agreements allowed for the attraction of private investments totaling over $3.8 billion. Sabirov also noted that thanks to the successful implementation of public-private partnership projects, Kyrgyzstan has risen from 68th to 22nd place in international rankings, forming a
Elon Musk expressed strong disapproval of initiatives to create thermonuclear reactors on Earth. He believes that humanity is overlooking an already available and virtually inexhaustible source of energy. According to Musk, the Sun is a "huge and free thermonuclear reactor" capable of meeting all of humanity's energy needs without the need for complex and expensive experiments.
Today, a forum organized by the National Investment Agency, titled "Investment Vector: State and Business," kicked off at the state residence. At the opening ceremony, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the importance of this event, which aims to deepen the dialogue between government bodies and the business sector.
The family suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning
In 2025, the Kyrgyz police will celebrate its 101st anniversary. The Karakyrgyz Autonomous Region was established on October 14, 1924, within the RSFSR.
In 2026, the implementation of the automated information system "Investments" (AIS) is planned, which will ensure electronic submission of applications, centralized data storage, and the creation of a unified digital registry of investment projects. This was announced by Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, at the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business".
