In the run-up to the New Year, hunters from the Kochkor district handed over the skins of wolves and jackals they had hunted to the commission. According to available information, 30 jackals and 12 wolves were killed during the hunt. These skins were submitted to the state commission for further processing.
As part of the agreement, the development of international scientific cooperation is envisaged, covering the study of mountain glaciers, snow cover, and permafrost, as well as the analysis of their impact on water resources in Central Asia under changing climate conditions. According to the terms of the document, the status of the category 2 center will be valid for eight years. The agreement includes conducting scientific research and educational activities, coordinating regional projects in
Recently, the employees of the Crime Control Department of Bishkek conducted a raid during which a Mercedes-Benz vehicle was stopped. During the inspection, the driver exhibited suspicious behavior, which prompted law enforcement to send him to a narcological institution for a medical examination. The results of the examination showed that the man was in a state of simultaneous alcohol and drug intoxication. After that, he expressed the opinion that the stop was initiated out of jealousy on the
In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to allocate 5,000 apartments out of turn for healthcare workers. This was announced by the Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov during his visit to children's medical institutions in the country. He emphasized: “The decision to provide 5,000 mortgage apartments to medical workers is aimed at improving social protection, retaining qualified specialists, and increasing the attractiveness of the medical profession.”Additionally, the minister noted
The bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen. Photo Polizei Gelsenkirchen / dpa / picture alliance. In the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, a robbery occurred at a Sparkasse bank branch. The criminals created a passage through a concrete wall connecting the vault to the parking lot, according to DW, citing local law enforcement. According to preliminary police data, several thousand safe deposit boxes were affected by the break-in, with damages estimated in the tens of millions of euros. Witnesses
The Lanying R6000 tiltrotor aircraft, weighing 6 tons, successfully completed its first flight in the Chinese province of Sichuan, according to information from "Xinhua".
On Wednesday, December 31, more than 60 flights of Turkish Airlines were canceled due to heavy snowfall affecting several regions of the country. This was reported by the official representative of the company, Yahya Ustun, as conveyed by RIA Novosti. Ustun noted in his post on the social network X that "61 flights were canceled due to deteriorating weather conditions in the eastern and central parts of Turkey."
Emil Kio. Photo by RIA Novosti / Mikhail Voskresensky. According to Meduza, Emil Kio, the famous illusionist, passed away at the age of 87. His full name was Emil Emilievich Renard-Kio, and he was the son of the renowned circus performer Emil Teodorovich Renard-Kio. Both father and son performed under the name Emil Kio.
In Kyrgyzstan, swimmer Denis Petrashov has been awarded the title of Athlete of the Year for the results of 2025. This was announced in a statement from the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. According to the agency, the results of the year have recently been summarized, and the best athletes in the country have been determined. In the category of "Best Athlete of the Year" in men's Olympic sports, Petrashov emerged victorious. Photo from the internet. Denis Petrashov
The project includes the largest open ice rink in Ulaanbaatar, as well as a snow slide and a playground for children's sledding. For the convenience of visitors, heated rest areas and places to purchase hot beverages are provided. The area is fully lit, making it suitable for family recreation throughout the winter season. “The Central Stadium should serve not only as a venue for major events but also be accessible for everyday use by city residents at any time of the year,” noted
On December 30, 2025, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanbek Dosmambetov, visited the National Center for Maternal and Child Health in Bishkek, where he spent time with young patients from the oncology and oncohematology departments. This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Health. In anticipation of the New Year, a festive atmosphere prevailed at the National Center, where a New Year program was prepared for the children with the participation of animators.
Chynarkan Ulukbekova, 39 years old, is a mother of many children and has been awarded the "Baatyr Ene" order. She was born on October 11, 1986, in the village of Chögöm, where she currently lives with her husband Kenjebay Duyshiev, with whom she has been together for 18 years, raising six sons and a daughter. “I grew up in a family of a teacher and after school, I enrolled in the Faculty of Arts at Osh State University. At 21, in my second year, I married my fellow villager, and after
As reported by the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of Sergey Lazo Street in the Pervomaisky District are expressing dissatisfaction with the condition of their road. Local residents claim: "The situation with our street is terrible and has persisted for a long time. We are asking for road repairs, as it is unsafe to travel on it. Despite numerous appeals, nothing changes."
The New Year's morning performance took place at the Kumondor Tynaliev kindergarten, located in the At-Bashinsky district. For the children, this event became a true celebration, filled with joy and fun. Thanks to the support of sponsors, the children received gifts, and their parents also took care of pleasant surprises for the little ones. Fairytale characters came to the performance, entertaining the children with games and creating a friendly and cheerful atmosphere.
Today, Turkish Airlines announced the decision to cancel more than 60 flights due to heavy snowfall affecting several cities in Turkey. The information was provided by the airline's official representative, Yahya Ustun. According to him, 61 flights were canceled on December 31 due to deteriorating weather conditions in the eastern and central parts of the country. The announcement appeared on his page on the social network X.
In Naryn, a New Year's morning event took place at the central Christmas tree, attended by 250 children. For the organization of the holiday, 400,000 soms were allocated from the city budget. Gifts were presented to 250 schoolchildren for their achievements in studies and active participation in the cultural life of the school and the city. Additionally, the mayor gifted New Year's presents to children from large and low-income families.
In Kyrgyzstan, a competition has been launched for the allocation of land plots for projects related to renewable energy sources. Specifically, this concerns the construction of solar power plants and small hydropower plants in various regions of the country. According to the Green Energy Fund, nine plots have been put up for competition, located in the Jalal-Abad, Batken, Osh, and Issyk-Kul regions. The sizes of the plots range from less than 1 hectare to 760 hectares, creating opportunities
According to information provided by the Eurasian Economic Commission, Kyrgyzstan has once again become the leader in industrial production growth within the Eurasian Economic Union. From January to October 2024, there has been an overall increase in industrial production in the EAEU countries by 1.3 percent compared to the same period last year.
The National Bank has published the current official exchange rates as of December 31, 2025. Comparison with the previous working day showed the following changes:
December is a time when many anticipate holidays and changes, but it is also a period for summarizing the year. In the lead-up to the New Year, people analyze their achievements and reflect on the future. The platform headhunter.kg conducted a survey among over a hundred job seekers to find out how they perceive the end of the current year and how their workload changes during the holiday season. Respondents could choose multiple answers.
Information agencies and foreign media provided a summary of events that occurred in Ukraine and beyond in the last 24 hours, against the backdrop of ongoing military actions in the country. Here are the main points. Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in the Donetsk region. Photo by Pierre Crom / Getty Images. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine could be achieved within a few weeks, although Kyiv would have to compromise on issues of territorial
Photo from the internet. The dollar has begun to recover its positions after a slight decline According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the US dollar, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have appreciated, while the euro and Russian ruble have noted a decline. Exchange rate of the US dollar:
As part of the Eurasian Economic Union, a protocol has been signed that amends the agreement concerning the unified principles and rules for the circulation of medical devices, including medical equipment and products for medical purposes. This information was provided by the Eurasian Economic Commission. According to this document, the transitional period for the registration of medical devices under national rules has been extended.
According to health authorities, over the past three years, flu seasons in Mongolia have lasted approximately twice as long, and the number of cases has increased by about 1.5 to 2 times. This year is notable for the fact that the flu outbreak started earlier and spread more rapidly. This is associated with the simultaneous circulation and dominance in the community of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) strains and influenza A virus (H3N2).
The temporary trade agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia has been ratified President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying the temporary trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia. The text of the law can be found on the official publication website of legal acts.
The government of Mongolia will face a number of problems in 2026 that became a source of concern in 2025. Throughout 2025, Mongolia experienced difficult times in the political and economic spheres. Frequent protests in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, led to political instability, corruption, and social unrest. In the coming year, the government will need to find solutions to these issues to prevent further slowing of the country's economic growth. Increasing Political Instability and Social
The celebration was dedicated to the 114th anniversary of the restoration of independence and national freedom of Mongolia. The ceremony of illuminating the Samuel Beckett Bridge in the national colors of Mongolia took place on December 29, 2025. This event was organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in Ireland in collaboration with the Dublin City Council. During the event, the 114th anniversary of the restoration of independence and freedom of Mongolia was reflected. The Mongolian side
Linguistic and genetic connections unite Mongols and Native Americans. A study conducted by an international team of geneticists after a century of speculation confirmed the closeness of the Aztecs, Incas, and Iroquois to Mongolian peoples. The theory of migration of Mongols from Siberia through Chukotka and Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in South America was proposed nearly a hundred years ago. Mongolian writer Tüdev Lodon from Govi-Altai noted that there are many similar words in the languages
The official website of the anime series "Jaadugar: Witch in Mongolia," based on the manga "Life of a Witch in Mongolia" (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) from Tomato Soup studio, presented a teaser and visual materials last Saturday. Along with the teaser, the companies revealed the key creators of the anime and confirmed the premiere date in July 2026. The anime will be broadcast in the "IMAnimation W" block on TV Asahi and its 23 subsidiary channels, as well as on BS Asahi.
In Mongolia, the construction of the first large oil refinery is underway in the Altanshireet sum of Dornogov, financed by a concessional loan of approximately $1.7 billion from the Export-Import Bank of India. Currently, 50 percent of the project work has been completed, and the construction of the oil pipeline is nearing completion at 90 percent, reported Altantsetseg Dashdavaa, the executive director of LLC "Mongolian Oil Refinery". According to the intergovernmental agreement,
In retirement, Nurkamal Turdumambetova from Ton began creating felt products and selling them to foreign clients. She was born on January 1, 1968, in the village of Dolon in the Tyup district. Together with her husband, they raised five sons. Nurkamal actively produces various items in collaboration with other craftswomen.
As part of its activities, the Cabinet of Ministers has signed a new Action Plan covering the period until 2030. This decision was initiated by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document has become part of the implementation of the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by a presidential decree. It outlines the key areas of socio-economic progress for the country and includes about 900 activities aimed at achieving high goals.
During a working trip to Mecca, a delegation led by Deputy Mufti Zholdoshbek Azhy Abdildaev from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan held a series of meetings dedicated to the organization of the Hajj. The first meeting took place with representatives of the Saudi German Hospital – Makkah, where issues related to the medical support of pilgrims were discussed, as well as the process of conducting preliminary medical examinations and the issuance of official medical documents.
Nurbek Soodonbekov has become the new head of the agricultural development department in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. Previously, this position was held by Ulanbek Kaziev, who left his post to take another job. Nurbek Soodonbekov has taken his place, having previously served as the head of the Kara-Burgon rural administration.
The village of Chögöm, located 110 kilometers from the district center of the Aravan district, has about 90 households and is situated among the picturesque mountains of Kichi-Alai, at the source of the Ak-Buura River. Local resident Abduvahab Moniev shared a story explaining the origin of the village's name, which is at an altitude of 1800 to 2600 meters. He noted that due to the mountainous surroundings, a fortification was once built at the entrance to the village for protection against
The missing teenager, Nikolai Sergeyevich Pasechnik, was born in 2008. According to information from the Public Safety Council, on December 28 at 14:00, he left his home located at: 2nd Microdistrict, House 17, and his whereabouts have been unknown since then.
In the village of Boo Terek, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, there is a church that was built in 1871, and today it has turned 153 years old. Sayuzbek Subanaliev, a local resident, shared that this structure was constructed by a wealthy Russian settler.
The awards and achievements of the teacher speak of her dedication to the profession and her contribution to education.
On December 29, around 22:50, PPSM officers noticed a group of people who were participating in a fight and disturbing public order on A. Tokombaev Street. According to law enforcement agencies, the participants in the conflict exhibited aggression, did not comply with the lawful demands of the police, used profanity, and posed a threat to public safety. This incident was recorded in the log of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktobersky District, and a preliminary investigation has been
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree aimed at continuing reforms in the field of public administration and optimizing the work of state institutions. According to this decree, the authorities are tasked with developing and implementing measures that will increase efficiency and reduce bureaucracy in the public administration system, as well as improve the quality of public services and optimize administrative processes.
On December 29, Marup uulu Kaldarbek was appointed as the artistic director of the Osh Regional Philharmonic named after R. Abdykadyrov. The decree on his appointment, which comes into effect with a three-month probation period, was signed by the Ministry of Culture. Marup uulu Kaldarbek was born on August 12, 1997, in the village of Kara-Gur, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. In 2019, he completed his studies at the Faculty of Arts of Osh State University, majoring in
The ceremony took place in Bishkek, where Edil Baisalov introduced the new Deputy Minister for Digital Technologies to the Ministry of Health team. Temirbek Erkinov was appointed to this position by a government decree.
Eyewitnesses reported an incident at the "Eurasia" park, where an incident occurred on the Top Spin ride, which rotates 360 degrees. This happened on the evening of December 30. According to their accounts, after the ride was filled with visitors, it ascended to a significant height and suddenly stopped. As a result, people found themselves hanging upside down for a while.
Famous actor Idris Elba, as well as figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, have been awarded the title of knight and dame of the Order of the British Empire, as reported by BBC News. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Olympic champions in figure skating, won gold in 1984 and are multiple winners at world and European championships. Their awards reflect both their sporting achievements and their contributions to public service.
In the run-up to the New Year according to the Eastern calendar, which will be the Year of the Fire Horse, Russians are rapidly purchasing kumis. Since 2023, its consumption has nearly doubled, as reported by the publication "Baza". According to analysts from "Chestny Znak," sales of kumis, a traditional drink made from mare's milk, exceeded 1.3 million liters in 2025. It is also noted that over the past two years, the number of sellers of this fermented dairy product
An unusual event took place in Cholpon-Ata, during which a Christmas tree was lit. The recording of the event quickly spread across Kyrgyzstan's internet communities. Participants of the event lined up 60 cars in the shape of a tree and turned on their headlights.
The Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov visited the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood, which houses the oncology and oncohematology departments, as well as the Children's Rehabilitation and Family Support Center in Bishkek. In anticipation of the New Year, the ministry organized a special festive program for children, including entertainers, and presented New Year gifts to the young patients.
Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the oncology and oncohematology departments at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, as well as the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Family Support located in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. “In anticipation of the New Year, an entertainment program was organized for the young patients of the oncology departments with the participation of animators. Bright
