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Moscow's Experiment on Migrant Entry Control to Be Extended Nationwide in Russia

The biometric control system implemented in the capital's airports in Moscow will be expanded to all regions of Russia. This was announced by the city's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, during his annual report on the work of the Moscow government. Sobyanin noted that this system serves as a barrier to the entry of individuals who are undesirable in the country, including those who appear on a special control list.

25.12.2025, 16:59
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling on the land where buildings, a bank, and trade and food establishments were constructed in the city of Osh.

Recently, the Supreme Court made a decision regarding a two-story building used by the branch of the commercial bank "Kapital Bank" in Osh. According to the local administration, this building was erected on a land plot that previously belonged to school No. 6 named after Makarenko, located on Masaliev Street. In this regard, a lawsuit was filed in the Administrative Court of the Osh region for the return of the land to municipal ownership for its intended use.

25.12.2025, 16:55
News / Education news

Schools in the Nookat District do not meet the requirements, - delegate

In the Gulistan rural administration of the Nookat district, the schools do not meet established standards and require urgent attention, as noted by delegate Mahamadyusuf Maripov at the people's kurultai. He emphasized that although the president asked not to raise issues regarding the construction of new schools, kindergartens, and other facilities, the problems remain relevant and need to be addressed.

25.12.2025, 16:51
Health

The deputy proposes to open pharmacies in all rural health posts.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov (District No. 10) expressed concern about the lack of pharmacies in rural areas, which forces local residents to travel significant distances to purchase medications. He raised the question: "Is it possible to organize pharmacies in health posts across the country? Allow the sale of at least essential and emergency medications. In many villages, there is not even public transport to get to the nearest

25.12.2025, 16:50
No Metro, but with Trams and Metrobuses. A New Transport Model Presented
Local news

No Metro, but with Trams and Metrobuses. A New Transport Model Presented

Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall Recently, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. The transport infrastructure was at the center of the discussion. Alexander Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG," presented the results of the analysis of the current situation. He noted that nearly 40% of the city's main street and road network does not meet

25.12.2025, 16:48
Incidents

Attempt to Kidnap a Foreigner at Issyk-Kul: Suspect Detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, a man suspected of attempting to forcibly seize a foreign citizen has been detained. This was reported by the local internal affairs department. The incident became known thanks to a video published on December 24, 2025, on Instagram, which captured the attempt to forcefully place a foreigner into a car. This information was recorded in the logbook of the Issyk-Kul police department, which initiated an investigation and operational activities.

25.12.2025, 16:47
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Residents near the oil refinery and distillery in Kara-Balta complain about the smell, - delegate from the Jayil district

Residents of the settlements neighboring the Kara-Baltin Distillery and China Petrol Company express their dissatisfaction with the unpleasant odors that disturb them. This was reported at the IV People's Kurultai on December 25 by a delegate from the Jayil District of the Chui Region, Mirlan Jusupbekov. “We support development, but it should not come at the expense of the health of the population,” he noted. Jusupbekov also pointed out that in the villages of Petropavlovka,

25.12.2025, 16:39
Sports

Championship of Kyrgyzstan: Finalists of the Second Day Determined

The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling has concluded in Bishkek, where the pairs competing for medals have been determined. The final stage of the tournament will take place on December 25, during which the last 5 sets of awards will be contested.

25.12.2025, 16:38
Local news

Residents of Kyzyl-Kii are given clean water once every two days and only for two hours.

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, local residents are facing a serious problem — they are provided with clean water for only two hours every two days. This information was announced by Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. “Every citizen of Kyrgyzstan has the right to access clean drinking water. However, in Kyzyl-Kiya, there is virtually no water. Every two days we receive water for only two hours. This is completely unacceptable for a

25.12.2025, 16:35
Incidents

More than a hundred suspects in preparing attacks during the holidays detained in Turkey

According to information from the BBC, Turkish law enforcement agencies have arrested 115 people suspected of links to the "Islamic State," who may have been planning attacks during Christmas and New Year. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office reported that during the operation, police conducted searches at more than 120 locations throughout the city and detained nearly everyone on the list of suspects. According to available information, the "attacks during the

25.12.2025, 16:35
Local news

By 2050, Bishkek will have a population of 2 million people - data from the new General Plan

According to the latest data, the area of Bishkek is 41,081.3 hectares, of which almost thirty percent is privately owned. This information was presented by Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director for Project Issues at the Institute of Future Urban Development from St. Petersburg, at a public discussion of the General Plan for the capital until 2050. As part of the presented report, it was revealed that 31% of the city's territory belongs to private individuals, while 60% of the land is not

25.12.2025, 16:33
Economy

Violation of Consumer Rights in Online Trade Will Become a Priority Topic in the EAEU

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has identified the priority theme for 2026 — "At Home on the Internet: Know Your Rights, Shop Mindfully." This decision was made at a meeting of the EEC board, where a recommendation for the Union countries was approved. This theme selection will allow for a focus on the issues arising in the relationships between consumers and entrepreneurs in the digital environment, as well as promote the strengthening of trust between them.

25.12.2025, 16:33
Incidents

The authorities of Tajikistan confirmed the death of two officers at the border with Afghanistan.

Tajik authorities confirmed the information that two border service officers were killed as a result of an attack on a border post. According to an official statement from the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan, the incident occurred on the night of December 24, when three members of a terrorist group illegally crossed the border from Afghanistan in the area of post No. 5 "Bog" of the "Sarchashma" border detachment,

25.12.2025, 16:30
Teachers and medical workers in Uzbekistan will be required to report cases of violence against children.
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Teachers and medical workers in Uzbekistan will be required to report cases of violence against children.

Illustrative photo Starting from September 2026, a new law will come into effect in Uzbekistan that introduces administrative liability for employees of educational institutions, medical organizations, and social protection services for concealing facts of violence against minors. This step is part of a decree by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, published on December 24, concerning the strategy for protecting children from violence for the period from 2026 to 2030. This requirement applies to

25.12.2025, 16:28
Local news / Exclusive

Who Gets the Grand Prix? The Results of the Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights Have Been Announced

The XIX International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights titled "Resilience in Times of Crisis" took place in Bishkek, organized by the NGO "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan." Hundreds of viewers, including representatives of government and international organizations, students, young filmmakers, and women leaders from the regions, participated in the festival screenings.

25.12.2025, 16:26
Exclusive

In Jalal-Abad, dropper suspects were detained

In the Jalal-Abad region, law enforcement agencies detained a group of droppers, according to information from the regional Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that on October 30, 2025, a Chinese citizen born in 1991, named Zh. I., filed a report with the police.

25.12.2025, 16:23
Economy / Exclusive

The President opened 11 facilities in the Batken region

On the occasion of the first day of the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov participated in an online event during which 94 facilities were ceremonially opened across the country. In particular, in the Batken region, 11 facilities were put into operation, including 3 production enterprises, 7 social institutions, and 1 road.

25.12.2025, 16:22
Local news

EBRD allocates 8.3 million for the renovation of the wastewater treatment plant complex in Osh

At the meeting on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the project "Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the city of Osh." The EBRD had previously implemented two phases of the project "Rehabilitation of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the city of Osh," within which the second stage of the treatment facilities was modernized with a capacity

25.12.2025, 16:18
Health

Delegate requests to re-establish the Naryn District Family Medical Center

At the People's Kurultai, delegate Ömürbek Kurmanaliev raised the issue of the necessity to create a Naryn District Family Medical Center, as there is no such institution in this area, which has a population of over 52,000 people. Kurmanaliev noted that the settlements in the district are located quite far from each other.

25.12.2025, 16:16
Exclusive

In the EAEU, import duties on waste and scrap of precious metals have been eliminated until the end of 2028

- The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to eliminate import customs duties on waste and scrap of precious metals, effective until December 31, 2028. Vaghn Kazaryan, Director of the Customs-Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation Department of the EEC, noted that previous experience with such measures helped maintain the load of refining capacities in the EAEU and increased the consumption of waste and scrap of precious metals.

25.12.2025, 16:16
Education news

Residents of the village of Shoron request to build a school, - delegate

In the village of Shoron, located in the Aiyl district of Kok-Jar, there is a lack of necessary social infrastructure, which became a topic of discussion at the People's Kurultai, where a delegate from the Nookat district spoke. According to her, local residents are forced to send their children to educational institutions located in neighboring villages. The village has about 2000 residents, and they are urgently requesting the construction of a school.

25.12.2025, 16:13
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The road to Zardala has been opened for traffic for 888.9 million soms — the president participated.

In the Batken region, the construction of a road has been successfully completed, with a cost of 888.9 million soms. This project includes the Sary-Talaa–Kyzyl-Tash–Zardaly route. The opening of new industrial and social facilities, including this road, took place online during the IV People's Kurultai, which is being held with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov.

25.12.2025, 16:13
A delegate from Uzgen requested to build a bridge over the Jazy River
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A delegate from Uzgen requested to build a bridge over the Jazy River

At the IV People's Kurultai, delegate Avatbek Zholoev, representing the Uzgen district, addressed the authorities with an initiative to build a bridge over the Jazy River. This river separates the settlements of Jazy and Myrzake. The delegate noted that the lack of a bridge for a long time creates significant problems for the residents of this area. The Uzgen district includes three villages — Kurshab, Myrzake, and Jazy, but there is still no proper transportation connection between them.

25.12.2025, 16:09
The Chief Expert of the Center for Political Research will be Bakyt Baketaev
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The Chief Expert of the Center for Political Research will be Bakyt Baketaev

The initiative put forward by the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and China for the development of transport infrastructure in the form of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is receiving active support from various segments of society. This project represents not only economic and infrastructural value but also possesses significant strategic potential for Central Asia. The legal community is also showing active interest in this endeavor, indicating the need for a comprehensive

25.12.2025, 16:06
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The Ministry of Labor explained why foreign labor is being attracted to Kyrgyzstan.

Recently, issues related to the attraction of foreign labor and the presence of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan have been actively discussed. In light of the growing interest in this topic, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has clarified how control over these processes is carried out and what the state policy in this area is. According to the information from the ministry, foreign specialists are attracted exclusively within the framework of current

25.12.2025, 16:05
115 Suspects in Preparing Terrorist Attacks During the Holidays Detained in Istanbul
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115 Suspects in Preparing Terrorist Attacks During the Holidays Detained in Istanbul

The operation involves the counter-terrorism department, which received information about possible attacks on non-Muslims ahead of the holidays. As a result of the conducted activities, searches and arrests were carried out at 124 addresses. During the searches, pistols, ammunition, and numerous documents related to ISIS were seized. According to information from the Prosecutor General's Office, during the investigation, it became known that 137 suspects maintain connections with conflict

25.12.2025, 16:00
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"Zhubaylar": The Russian Son-in-Law Adored by the Elders: The Story of Aruuke Kolokoeva

In the "Couples" section today, we present Aruuke Kolokoeva, a Kyrgyz girl, and Radamir, a Russian guy, both of whom grew up in Kyrgyzstan. Aruuke is a native of Bishkek, where she works as an ITF taekwondo coach, specializing in training girls. “I got married at 19. My husband and I met at training sessions since we were both coaches. He was persistent, meeting me after work and seeing me home,” she recalls.

25.12.2025, 15:57
The state purchased beans from Talas farmers for 100 million soms.
Economy

The state purchased beans from Talas farmers for 100 million soms.

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, shared information about support for farmers in the Talas region in an interview with First Radio. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.

25.12.2025, 15:54
Mayor of Osh: 95% of tasks completed, ahead - new projects
Local news / Exclusive

Mayor of Osh: 95% of tasks completed, ahead - new projects

The mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, shared with the Kabar agency the results of the mayor's office's work and outlined future plans covering a wide range of tasks—from opening new educational institutions to attracting investments and resettling citizens. According to Toktorbaev, President Sadyr Japarov addressed a number of pressing issues at the recent Kurultai, where 40 delegates from Osh attended. The forum is being held at a high organizational level.

25.12.2025, 15:52
Local news

Queues for medical certificate 083. The load on polyclinics has increased sixfold.

Due to the increase in the number of applications for the issuance of medical certificates of form No. 083, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is asking citizens to be patient. Recently, there has been a significant rise in inquiries regarding this matter. According to the heads of family medicine centers, while previously an average of 15-20 people per day applied for the certificate, this number has now increased, which has led to the emergence of queues in some medical institutions.

25.12.2025, 15:51
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A delegate from Tokmok requested to attract microchip manufacturers from Taiwan (PRC) as investors

- At the IV People's Kurultai, held today, December 25, Altynbek Aldakulov, a delegate from Tokmok, shared with the participants the pressing issues faced by his city. He pointed out the high degree of inaction among local enterprises and emphasized that investment is crucial for their recovery. According to him, Tokmok has the status of an industrial center; however, many factories and plants remain inactive. In his opinion, the problem affects not only Tokmok but the entire country.

25.12.2025, 15:47
Education news

A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to ban the use of phones by children in schools and kindergartens.

At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, Islam Akhmedov proposed to introduce a ban on the use of mobile phones by children in educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens. In his opinion, excessive dependence on mobile devices can lead to serious negative consequences. He noted that similar measures are already successfully implemented in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

25.12.2025, 15:46