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A delegate from the Talas region proposed to put the "Kairma" canal into operation to expand irrigated lands.

At the IV People's Kurultai, held on December 25, 2025, the delegate from the Talas region, Kenzhaly Arykbaev, emphasized that the issue of insufficient irrigation water and the development of the irrigation system in the Talas Valley remains extremely urgent. He proposed to restore the operation of the "Kairma" canal, which, according to him, could significantly increase irrigated land by 15,000 hectares, covering the area from the eastern part of the Talas district (starting

25.12.2025, 15:43
Local news / Exclusive

Construction of the road to the village of Zardaly has been completed

The construction of a road connecting the villages of Sary-Talaa, Kyzyl-Tash, and Zardaly has been completed in the Batken region. This road has now been officially put into operation, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that a 30-meter iron bridge was built as part of the project.

25.12.2025, 15:43
News / Education news

The deputy requests to increase student scholarships

Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva, at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, drew attention to the need to increase scholarships for students. She noted that President Sadyr Japarov announced at the Kurultai plans to increase teachers' salaries by 100% by 2026. Egenberdieva believes that a similar approach should be applied to students to ensure their motivation to study.

25.12.2025, 15:41
Education news

Graduates on Budget Places at Universities Should Be Required to Work for the State, - Deputy

During the discussion, she noted that Kyrgyzstan is facing a personnel shortage and proposed to implement a bill that would require budget-funded graduates to work in state institutions. Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova believes that graduates should sign contracts with the government, which would help address the problem of the lack of qualified personnel. Additionally, Kozhokulova appealed to the Acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Gulzat Isamatova, with a request to return

25.12.2025, 15:41
North Korea Showed Its Under Construction Nuclear Submarine
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North Korea Showed Its Under Construction Nuclear Submarine

During his visit, Kim Jong Un was briefed on a submarine with a displacement of 8,700 tons and discussed new research on "secret underwater weapons." He also outlined "strategic plans regarding the reorganization of the Navy and the creation of new units," according to the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA). Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of creating a strategic strike nuclear submarine to ensure the self-defense of the DPRK. He expressed concern over the joint

25.12.2025, 15:38
In Moscow airports, the control system filtered out every tenth migrant
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In Moscow airports, the control system filtered out every tenth migrant

According to information provided by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the control system at the capital's airports has filtered out one in ten migrants over the past year. This figure was announced during a report on the activities of the city government. According to the mayor, the biometric system, which has been operational since December of last year, prevented the entry of approximately 45,000 individuals into Moscow's airports. This accounts for about 10% of the total number of

25.12.2025, 15:38
The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan spoke at the IV People's Kurultai. What did he talk about?
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The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan spoke at the IV People's Kurultai. What did he talk about?

In his speech, Turgunbek Uulu emphasized the activities of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, highlighting that its members, who have undergone a rigorous selection process, are focused on legislative support for the sustainable development of the country. According to the speaker, the previous parliament was sometimes perceived not as a constructive platform but as a center for political games, which led to complex situations in the country. However, over the past five years, the

25.12.2025, 15:36
News / Education news

In the village of Komsomol, 1100 children study in a 250-seat school in three shifts, - delegate

In the village of Komsomol, where there is a school with 250 places, 1100 children study in three shifts. This was reported on December 25 by Urmatbek Albanov, a delegate of the People's Kurultai from Sokuluk. The delegate also expressed concern about the lack of a school in the village of Ak-Jol in the Manas rural administration, inquiring when construction would begin.

25.12.2025, 15:35
News / Education news

A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to open a system of charter schools in Kyrgyzstan.

During the fourth people's Kurultai, held on December 25, Bektur Abdykalikov, head of the Association of Kyrgyz Students in Korea, proposed to introduce a charter school system in Kyrgyzstan on behalf of compatriots from the USA and Canada. He noted that there is a high occupancy rate in public educational institutions, which often leads to low quality of education. Many families cannot afford private school tuition due to financial constraints.

25.12.2025, 15:33
Local news

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Gulzat Isamatova for the position of Minister of Science

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on December 25, the deputies unanimously supported the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova to the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that Isamatova's predecessor in this position was Baktyyar Orozov, who left his post on December 15 due to violations of ethical standards among state and municipal employees. The reason for his resignation was his arrest while driving

25.12.2025, 15:31
News / Education news

Deputy: We are not fully utilizing the scientific potential of the Academy of Sciences

"The scientific potential of the Academy of Sciences is not being fully utilized," noted Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25. "There are many scientific institutions and institutes in the country, but when discussing legislative proposals, we do not receive conclusions from our experts at the Academy of Sciences. We have a significant number of scientific developments that remain unclaimed, especially in the field of water resources.

25.12.2025, 15:30
In the new hospital of the Ak-Talinsky district, the first two infants were born
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In the new hospital of the Ak-Talinsky district, the first two infants were born

In the village of Kosh-Dobo, located at an altitude of 3,020 meters above sea level and 100 kilometers from the district center, a new family medical group has been opened. The online ceremony dedicated to this event was attended by President Sadyr Japarov. According to information from the Ministry of Health, the construction of the medical facility was financed from the republican budget. A total of 65.9 million soms was allocated for the construction of a hospital that meets modern

25.12.2025, 15:27
In the Batken Region, gas reserves will be studied again
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In the Batken Region, gas reserves will be studied again

In the Batken region, research aimed at determining potential gas reserves will soon begin at the Pidap site. This was reported by the press service of the presidential representative in the region. On December 20, Aibek Shamenov, the head of the region, visited unused gas wells located near the village of Oruk-Zar in the Akturpak rural district of the Kadamjai district. After the visit, Shamenov instructed the district akim Bolot Bayake uulu to organize activities for assessing gas reserves.

25.12.2025, 15:27
A large coal open-pit mine opened in Batken
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A large coal open-pit mine opened in Batken

The official opening of the large coal pit "Suluktu," located in section No. 11, took place in the Batken region. This was reported in a press release from the presidential representative's office in the region. The opening ceremony was held today with the participation of the first deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, Baktybek Toksonbaev, as well as local authorities and miners.

25.12.2025, 15:24
News / Education news

Students are occupied with work instead of studying due to expensive contracts at universities, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov expressed the opinion that students, faced with high tuition fees at universities, end up working instead of studying. In his view, it is necessary to adopt international practices that provide for preferential loans to cover educational expenses. This way, graduates will be able to repay the loan within five years.

25.12.2025, 15:20
News / Education news

"If a student has not attended classes, they should be expelled, - MP on fines for absences in universities"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov proposed that students who do not attend classes should be expelled. He emphasized the need to abandon the practice of imposing fines for absences. "Teachers cannot conduct individual lectures for those who are absent. It is not worth charging money for absences. If a student did not come to class — that is grounds for expulsion. Implement such a system," Omurzakov said, addressing Acting Minister Gulzat

25.12.2025, 15:18
Local news

For the sake of enrichment, they harm the ecology. The President was informed about the extraction of sary tasha in Alai.

During the kurultai, a delegate from the Alaï district of the Osh region expressed his concerns to the president regarding the activities of sary tash miners, also known as travertine. According to him, this area attracts many tourists, and to make it even more appealing, local residents have planted seedlings of nuts and poplars using the ashar method.

25.12.2025, 15:18
Seasons on Earth Vary Greatly at the Same Latitude – A Discovery
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Seasons on Earth Vary Greatly at the Same Latitude – A Discovery

The study showed that seasonal rhythms of nature can vary significantly even over short distances, sometimes creating the impression that neighboring areas are thousands of kilometers apart. By creating a map of seasonal vegetation cycles based on twenty years of data, an international team of scientists was able to track in detail how the reflection of infrared light by plants changes throughout the seasons. This allowed them to establish precise growth and dormancy periods for plants that

25.12.2025, 15:17
New Buildings of Two Schools Opened in Naryn
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New Buildings of Two Schools Opened in Naryn

The opening of new buildings for two educational institutions took place in Naryn: secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov and secondary school No. 10 named after Zh. Cholponbaev. According to the city administration, the new addition to secondary school No. 2 named after V. Chkalov can accommodate 500 students and was built at a cost of 178 million soms.

25.12.2025, 15:17
Two Tajik border guards killed in a clash with terrorists on the border with Afghanistan, - State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan
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Two Tajik border guards killed in a clash with terrorists on the border with Afghanistan, - State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan

Illustrative photo. The clash occurred at border post No. 5 "Sad" in the Shamsiddin Shohin area. On the evening of December 23, at 11:30 PM, three terrorists crossed the border, and their location was established by 11:15 the next day. When the border guards attempted to detain the violators, they responded with armed resistance. According to the State National Security Committee (GKNB), the terrorists planned to attack one of the posts of the Tajik Border Troops. As a result of

25.12.2025, 15:15
Tajikistan opened a tank range and new outposts on the border with Afghanistan
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Tajikistan opened a tank range and new outposts on the border with Afghanistan

The opening ceremony took place online at the Ministry of Defense building, where President Emomali Rahmon and his son Rustam Emomali, who holds the position of Chairman of the Parliament of Tajikistan and Mayor of Dushanbe, were present. At the "Kharbmaydon" training ground, training facilities were created for the preparation of specialists, including a command-observation post with driving classes and observation towers.

25.12.2025, 15:14
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In Tajikistan, there are reports of an attempt by terrorists from Afghanistan to cross the border.

According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan (GKNB), on December 24, a clash occurred at the border with Afghanistan between Tajik border guards and terrorists. Three militants representing a terrorist organization attempted to cross the border; however, refusing to surrender, they offered armed resistance and were eliminated.

25.12.2025, 15:14
Kyrgyzstan is Becoming Increasingly Attractive to Investors
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Kyrgyzstan is Becoming Increasingly Attractive to Investors

At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that there is a stable growth of investments in fixed capital in Kyrgyzstan, which is an indicator of trust from both the population and international businesses in the country. He noted: “The increase in the volume of investments leads to the creation of new enterprises, the development of the industrial sector, the construction of modern facilities, and the creation of thousands of jobs.” According to him, more and more

25.12.2025, 15:13
New Year Show at the Circus for Children from Vulnerable Groups
Local news / Exclusive

New Year Show at the Circus for Children from Vulnerable Groups

On December 25, a New Year event was held at the A. Izibayev Kyrgyz State Circus in Bishkek for children from rehabilitation centers, special educational institutions, and kindergartens. This information was provided by the city administration. The Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, addressed the children with a welcoming speech, wishing the young participants health, joy, many smiles, and the fulfillment of their cherished wishes.

25.12.2025, 15:12
GTS: The Fight Against Smuggling Brought 1.5 Billion Soms to the Budget
Economy

GTS: The Fight Against Smuggling Brought 1.5 Billion Soms to the Budget

In 2025, the State Customs Service, specifically the Main Department for Combating Smuggling, achieved historic results in increasing budget revenues. The agency's press service reports that the total amount of refunded and transferred funds reached 1.5 billion soms, which exceeds the figures for 2024 by 603 million soms and is the highest result in the history of the department.

25.12.2025, 15:10
Kyivskaya Street in Bishkek to Become Pedestrian: Electric Buses and Trams to Operate on the Street
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Kyivskaya Street in Bishkek to Become Pedestrian: Electric Buses and Trams to Operate on the Street

Photo from the City Hall Vice Mayor of Bishkek Azamat Kadyrov announced plans to transform Kyiv Street as part of the public discussion of the city’s master plan. According to him, from 2026 to 2027, this street will become pedestrian, but public transport will still be allowed to operate on it. The project, which is set to begin in the specified years, already has allocated funding. An important step in the first phase will be the launch of electric buses on Kyiv Street.

25.12.2025, 15:09
Manti, Samsa, and Plov: A Post-Soviet Supermarket Becomes Popular in New York
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Manti, Samsa, and Plov: A Post-Soviet Supermarket Becomes Popular in New York

According to The Guardian, the new store in West Village has opened its doors, offering freshly prepared dishes such as pilaf and samsa. The article mentions that the author, visiting Tashkent for the first time in Brighton Beach, felt the bustling atmosphere and found many familiar faces. The author shares her memories of childhood days in Kazakhstan, when manti, chak-chak, and compote were an integral part of her diet. Manti, which she learned to cook with her mother, were one of the first

25.12.2025, 15:08
Local news

The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified the policy for attracting foreign labor.

In response to public discussions about the involvement of foreign workers and their legal stay in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic made a statement regarding its balanced state policy in this area. The attraction of foreign specialists is carried out strictly within the framework of existing laws and taking into account the real economic needs of the country. This practice is temporary and aimed at supporting investment and infrastructure

25.12.2025, 15:07
Education news

The difference in subjects when transferring from colleges to universities or from one university to another has increased to 120 soms, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov reported that the difference in the cost of subjects when transferring from colleges to universities, as well as between universities, has increased to 120 soms. Previously, this figure was 60 soms. He noted that many parents are expressing concern about the high price of credit hours, considering the costs of education at universities. The deputy also emphasized the need to improve staff training, adding that

25.12.2025, 15:07
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The Acting Minister of Higher Education reported how much it costs to skip a subject in universities

Gulzat Isamatova, acting Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations, noted that the fees for missed classes are set individually by each private university. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, she clarified that in most universities there is a practice of charging for missed classes if there is a valid reason. For example, if the bachelor's program requires 60 credits per year at a contract cost of 60,000 soms, the amount is divided by the number of credits,

25.12.2025, 15:06
News / Education news

The Housing Committees approved the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova as Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.

At an extraordinary meeting held on December 25, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs discussed the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova to the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. During the discussion, deputies, including Rustambek uulu Sovatbek, Bolot Sagynayev, Gulai Mashrapova, Saltanat Amanova, and Seidbek Atambaev, under the leadership of Chairperson

25.12.2025, 14:58
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Trump wished "Merry Christmas to everyone, including the leftist scoundrels"

On the TruthSocial platform, President Trump addressed Americans with a Christmas greeting, in which he also touched on his opponents, noting the presence of "radical left thugs." He stated that there are no longer open borders in the country, no participation of men in women's competitions, nor gender changes for everyone, and weak law enforcement. Instead, Trump pointed to the achievements of the United States, such as a record stock market level and the lowest crime rate in

25.12.2025, 14:56
Economy

"Window of Opportunities". Kyrgyzstan Must Harness the Potential of Youth

On December 24, 2025, a presentation of the report "Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic" was held in Bishkek, based on data from the 2022 population and housing census. Kyrgyzstan has a unique potential: the largest educated youth generation since independence is now in the productive age. However, without timely measures, the country may lose its demographic dividend within the next 5-7 years, leading to increased migration and social instability.

25.12.2025, 14:55
Three New Factories Opened in Talas
Economy / Exclusive

Three New Factories Opened in Talas

During the IV People's Kurultai, which was held online under the chairmanship of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, several new manufacturing enterprises were launched in the Talas region. Three factories were officially opened in Talas: an asphalt concrete plant, a reinforced concrete plant, and a stone crushing plant. These enterprises are located in the Kara-Dobo Besh-Tash rural area and are fully ready to commence operations.

25.12.2025, 14:54