Today, December 11, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction work on the underground pedestrian crossing on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue.
Donald Pettit, a NASA astronaut, shared an impressive photo of Mecca taken from an altitude of 400 kilometers after returning from his fourth expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). In the photograph, Mecca appears as a shining city, with the Masjid al-Haram — the largest mosque in the world — prominently highlighted at its center, where the sacred Kaaba is located. This site, the holiest in Islam, is so bright that it can be seen even from space. The brightness of the mosque is
The National Theater "Manas" is temporarily without its director Nurbek Talantbekov, who has been suspended from his duties until the current investigation is completed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Information about the conflict that arose among the manaschy at the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas" appeared on social media on December 9.
In Manas, there are plans to purchase an additional 50 buses to improve public transportation. Kubanych Imanaliev, the vice-mayor of Manas, reported that with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the construction of a wastewater treatment complex in the city has been completed. During discussions with bank representatives, local authorities proposed several initiatives for further cooperation, among which was the need to update the bus fleet.
In the Bazar-Korgon district, local officials, including employees of the district state administration, the Akman rural administration, the village council, as well as architectural and registration authorities, illegally included agricultural land designated for irrigation in the master plan, which had not undergone the appropriate transformation procedure on the Aygyr-Zhal site. As reported by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region, this violation was identified during an
At the World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan have reached the semifinals. This was reported by the country's boxing federation. Omar Livaza (up to 63.5 kg) and Ikhtiyar Nishonov (up to 71 kg) successfully advanced to the 1/2 final stage.
Today, December 11, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev familiarized himself with the conditions of passenger service at the temporary Western bus station.
On December 11, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in a narrow format during his working visit to Moscow. Before the meeting, a welcoming ceremony for the heads of government of the EAEU member states took place.
The director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas" has been temporarily suspended from his position. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. On December 9, information about a conflict among the theater staff appeared on social media. In connection with this, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has created a special commission to assess the situation on the ground.
On December 12, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the institution. According to information provided by the museum's press service, the KNMFA has transformed over its nine decades into a multi-layered space that combines the functions of a repository of artistic values and a venue for educational events, dialogue, and self-reflection.
In Bishkek, officers of the Oktobrskiy District Department of Internal Affairs detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud. According to the press service of the department, a citizen named K.E. filed an official complaint regarding the actions of A.A., who, according to him, embezzled $160,000 from October 2023 to February 2024 under the pretext of increasing his capital.
The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic has published the production calendar for 2026, which includes the official schedule of weekends and holidays. According to this document, the New Year holidays will last from January 1 to January 7, providing citizens with a full seven days for rest.
The new rules will come into effect on September 1, 2025
New amendments have been developed in Kyrgyzstan to the Instruction regarding the application of electricity tariffs. This document is part of the Medium-Term Tariff Policy covering the period from 2025 to 2030. It has been presented for public discussion and includes clarifications regarding the application of single-rate and differentiated tariffs, as well as expanding the list of consumers eligible for hourly tariffing. One significant change is the expansion of the application of tariffs
At Lake Issyk-Kul, white swans winter. The regional police provided a video capturing white swans along the shoreline of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Fu Gun also urged the Taliban and Tajik authorities to strengthen border control to prevent similar incidents in the future. He expressed Beijing's readiness to cooperate with neighboring countries to improve coordination and ensure stability in the region. In the past month, there have been two attacks on Chinese workers in Tajikistan near the border with Afghanistan. The first occurred on the night of November 26, when a group of armed individuals attacked the base of employees of the
In an interview with the international business publication Bloomberg, representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan shared information about new approaches in financial policy and methods of attracting capital. The meeting included Aman Abdybapov, who is the head of the state debt and assets management department, and Bakyt Mamytov, the general director of the Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets".
The republic plans to implement modern technologies to protect against cyber threats
She plans to appeal to the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic The Administrative Court of Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, rejected the claim of Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva, who is vying for a deputy mandate in district No. 8. This information was received from judicial authorities.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and seasonal influenza. In response to the situation, the Ministry of Health has decided to deploy an additional 200 beds in the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. Additionally, the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital has switched to an enhanced work mode. To ensure round-the-clock medical assistance for children, 10 pediatricians
From December 12 to 16, Bishkek will host the XIX International Documentary Film Festival dedicated to human rights, under the motto "Resilience in Times of Crisis." This became known thanks to the public association "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan." As part of the festival, 22 documentary films from various countries will be presented, including those from the CIS, the USA, Germany, and New Zealand.
The Central Election Commission presented the financial reports of the three winners elected in the early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 3. According to the CEC, Ravshanbek Rysbaev, Zhanibek Amatov, and Makhabat Mavlyanova were recognized as deputies of parliament from the specified district.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy announced the temporary suspension of Nurbek Talantbek uulu, the director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas." On December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschi in this theater appeared on social media. In connection with this, the ministry decided to create a special commission to investigate the circumstances and conduct an objective assessment of the situation.
On December 10, 2025, a meeting took place in Ankara between Ruslan Kazakbaev, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic of Turkey, and Musa Kulaklıka, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, key aspects of Kyrgyz-Turkish cooperation were discussed, including political dialogue, trade and economic relations, and cultural
The International Forum dedicated to the World Mountain Day, focused on educational cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, was held at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov. According to the press service of KSTU, the main focus of the forum was on issues of sustainable development in the mining industry and tunnel construction. Leading scientists and specialists from both countries participated in the event to exchange knowledge and new technologies.
According to the driver, he did not see the teenager due to the rain and darkness A tragedy occurred in the city of Osh: a car hit a schoolboy, who died at the scene. Information about the incident was received from the city police department.
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This information was announced by Donald Trump at a meeting with supporters in Pennsylvania The head of the United States, Donald Trump, announced the introduction of a permanent ban on immigration from developing countries. He mentioned this during a meeting with his supporters in Pennsylvania, as reported by TRT.
On December 11 in Bishkek, in honor of the National Day of Literature, the State Fund for Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations organized a presentation of the new issue of the young authors' almanac "Saamalik-18," which also coincided with the 25th anniversary of the "Saamalik" project. According to the press service of the Ministry of Science, the event was attended by Deputy Minister Kemel Sadykov.
The Sverdlovsk District Court previously sentenced the human rights activist to 5 years of probation Human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova reported on social media that the Bishkek City Court upheld the decision of the Sverdlovsk District Court regarding activist Rita Karasartova.
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has published information about the expenses of the electoral funds of candidates who successfully entered the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 4. Among the elected deputies of the 8th convocation are Soetbek Rustambek uulu, Ulanbek Zhaanbaev, and Nilufer Alimjanova. According to official data, the total amount of funds spent by these three candidates was 24,834,675 soms. Soetbek Rustambek uulu — 14,000,000 soms
One of the main causes of fires in winter is the overload of electrical appliances, which leads to short circuits and overheating; Improper use of heating devices, such as drying clothes on radiators, and placing heaters near flammable items can also be dangerous;
The service called for data verification The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun the process of automated property tax assessments. In this regard, citizens are strongly advised to check their data, as reported by the service.
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The Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov has announced its repertoire for January. On January 4 at 11:00, a New Year's performance will kick off with Ded Moroz and Snegurochka, as well as the premiere of the Russian folk tale "The Flying Ship";
On December 10, the Kyrgyzstan national team participated in the opening ceremony of the Asian Youth Para Games. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, during the event, the team marched through the stands in a ceremonial parade, and the captain of the para powerlifting team, Azizbek Narbaev, raised the national flag of the country. The duration of the Asian Youth Para Games is until December 14.
As part of a working visit to Moscow, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council (EIC) in a narrow format. Before the meeting, a ceremony was held to welcome the heads of governments of the EAEU member states.
Photo by the Ministry of Culture. Nurbek Talantbek uulu Nurbek Talantbek uulu, who holds the position of director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas," has temporarily suspended his duties. This became known through the press service of the Ministry of Culture. It is worth noting that information about a conflict among the theater staff has spread on social media.
Asylbek Yuldashev has been appointed as the first deputy akim of the Suzak district, according to an order signed by the chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. This week, the new deputy akim was introduced to local activists. Previously, this position was held by Bakytbek Suyunbaev, who has now moved on to another job.
On December 10, a raid organized by the Chui Regional Administration in cooperation with the NABU organization took place in the Jaiyl district, aimed at preventing illegal hunting incidents. According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the following violations were recorded as a result of this operation:
In Karakol, local police detained a person suspected of livestock theft. On December 11, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported that on November 16, 2025, a citizen born in 1979 approached them with a statement that two cows had disappeared from his barn. According to him, the theft occurred at night, and the damage amounted to 240,000 soms.
In this case, it is reported that the committee secretary, also with the surname Li, led a group using masks to deceive the timekeeping system based on facial recognition. Employees printed images of their colleagues on paper and made masks from them, allowing one person to clock in for several employees simultaneously.
At the exhibition in the Grand Palais museum in Paris, models of six new stained glass windows for the Notre-Dame Cathedral were presented. Each of them measures 7 meters in height and 4 meters in width, allowing for an appreciation of their real scale according to the organizers.
Emergency services are working at the site of the debris fall, as noted by Sobyanin. However, he did not report any injuries or damage to ground objects as a result of the attack. During the drone strike, Rosaviatsiya imposed restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft at all airports in the capital. This led to delays and cancellations of about 200 flights. According to "RIA Novosti," the situation in the terminals remains calm, and no crowding of passengers has been
In the At-Bashinsky district, a working forum was held dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption Day. The event took place in the building of the district administration with the participation of leaders from local government institutions. Prosecutors, representatives from the district department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in the Naryn region, and staff from the internal affairs department were present at the meeting.
In Uzbekistan, strict measures have been announced regarding cash transactions for the purchase of certain goods and services. According to a presidential decree, from now on, it will not be possible to buy new cars, apartments, alcohol, tobacco products, and even drinking water with cash. This information was reported by Uzbek media, citing clarifications from the Ministry of Justice of the republic. Starting in 2026, it will also be prohibited to use cash for paying for electricity, fuel,
A round table was held at the GKNB Academy named after A.K. Bakaev, where issues related to the use of artificial intelligence and information technologies in the field of information security were discussed. According to the press service of the state committee, representatives from various government agencies, scientific and educational institutions participated in the meeting, including the National Academy of Sciences, the National Commission on Language Policy, the National Institute for
The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui Region, Azamat Osmonov, conducted a working trip to the Center for General Medical Practice (CGMP) in Tokmok, where he familiarized himself with the conditions under which primary medical care is provided to the local population. According to the press service of the representative office, while inspecting the center, Osmonov expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the building, which is outdated and requires major
