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Local news / Exclusive

A New Year's Celebration for Children was Held in the City of Uzgen

In Uzgen, an event dedicated to the New Year celebration was held, organized by the city hall. Children were invited to the Christmas tree event conducted by Mayor Eldos Taev. Among the guests were schoolchildren who had shown academic success, as well as talented kids, teenagers with inclusive education, and children without parental care. Gifts from the city hall were prepared for them.

30.12.2025, 15:19
Exclusive

The Cabinet transferred 44 official vehicles to the Ministry of Agriculture.

- During the ceremony, held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, keys to 44 service vehicles were handed over to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This was reported by the government press service. The cost of this fleet amounts to 92.6 million soms.

30.12.2025, 15:16
Local news

Residents of "Kok-Zhara" complain about the condition of the sidewalk

According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of the "Kok-Zhar" microdistrict are concerned about the condition of the sidewalk, which is practically non-existent. This forces them to walk on the roadway. Local residents note: "The sidewalk is in a deplorable state; it practically doesn't exist. We are forced to walk on the road. The workshop was moved to free up space for the sidewalk, but no work has been done. We urge the akimat and other city

30.12.2025, 15:16
"Not Just a Residence". Ukraine Tried to Attack the Russian Command Post in Case of Nuclear War, - Former Advisor to Zelenskyy Arestovych
In the world

"Not Just a Residence". Ukraine Tried to Attack the Russian Command Post in Case of Nuclear War, - Former Advisor to Zelenskyy Arestovych

Alexey Arestovych Arestovych bases his reasoning on data obtained from Western sources. He claims: "According to their information, the strike indeed took place. I can clarify that this is not just a residence, but a strategically important facility for Russia, intended for managing the armed forces in conditions of nuclear confrontation. This is analogous to an attack on the U.S. presidential plane, as it concerns a highly protected center with numerous communications and underground

30.12.2025, 15:12
In Batken Region, winners of the "Altyn Örük" award were selected
Local news / Exclusive

In Batken Region, winners of the "Altyn Örük" award were selected

In the Batken region, the award ceremony for the winners of the 'Altyn Örük' award took place. According to the regional administration, the deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, Zhanibek Isakov, attended the event and presented awards to those who demonstrated outstanding achievements in their fields. The winners were determined by both a special commission and based on the results of online voting. As a result of the competition, the

30.12.2025, 15:12
Exclusive

The National Bank has updated the rules for providing informational financial services on marketplaces: new requirements for suppliers and operators

- The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new regulations regarding the creation and operation of financial platforms (marketplaces), which have revised the requirements for providing information services and the connection process. Currently, the draft law is at the stage of public discussion. Key changes in the new edition (section on service provision and final provisions) Provision of information services The operator offers services through electronic channels,

30.12.2025, 15:04
Trump threatened new strikes on Iran if it resumes its nuclear program
In the world

Trump threatened new strikes on Iran if it resumes its nuclear program

During his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his residence in Florida, Trump noted that the United States has serious concerns about the potential escalation of Iranian military capabilities. “If they really try to increase their forces again, we will have to act. We are ready for this. But I hope it doesn’t happen,” the president expressed his position. He also added that if Iran activates its military program, the U.S. “will leave no choice,” and the consequences

30.12.2025, 15:01
Local news / Exclusive

The Jalal-Abad Police Transition to Enhanced Operational Mode During the New Year Holidays

A garrison drill inspection dedicated to the New Year holidays took place at the "Azattyk" square in the city of Manas, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. High-ranking officials participated in the event, which took place the day before: Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of Police Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the President's representative in the Jalal-Abad region Tilek Tekebaev, the head of the local Internal

30.12.2025, 14:59
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced the restoration of the operation mode of methane gas stations.
In the world

The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced the restoration of the operation mode of methane gas stations.

Starting from December 30 at 9:00 AM, methane filling stations across Uzbekistan will once again be available to customers 24 hours a day. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic, published on its Telegram channel. The ministry noted that this mode of operation will allow car owners to refuel at any time of the day, including nighttime hours, which will eliminate the formation of queues.

30.12.2025, 14:57
Exclusive

How Bishkek Will Change by 2050: New Residential and Industrial Zones

- As part of the master plan that will define the appearance of Bishkek by 2050, the city will be structured into five main functional zones: residential, industrial, agricultural, recreational, and special purpose. The residential zones will occupy approximately 3,500 hectares, including high-rise, mid-rise, and individual buildings. In the new residential neighborhoods, it is planned to construct 35.75 million square meters of housing, of which over 72% will be multi- and mid-rise buildings.

30.12.2025, 14:52
Local news

Stomach cancer in first place. What gastrointestinal diseases do Kyrgyz people most often visit doctors for?

Mamiraim Jumabaev, the chief freelance gastroenterologist of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan and head of the gastroenterology department at the Mirrahimov National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, shared data on digestive system diseases that Kyrgyz citizens seek help for in an interview on "Birinchi Radio". According to the doctor, there has been a stable trend in morbidity over the past few years. Visits to doctors can be divided into two categories: functional disorders,

30.12.2025, 14:49
Shortage of Medicines and Hygiene Products: Complaints from Women in the Stepnoye Village Colony
Local news

Shortage of Medicines and Hygiene Products: Complaints from Women in the Stepnoye Village Colony

Recently, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, visited the women's correctional colony in the village of Stepnoy to assess the conditions in which the inmates are held. During her visit, she inspected all the buildings of the institution, including the children's home, medical unit, kitchen, and dormitory, and held conversations with the inmates, among whom were minors and foreign citizens.

30.12.2025, 14:44
The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with the progress of the agricultural fair in Bishkek
Economy

The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with the progress of the agricultural fair in Bishkek

From December 27 to 31, an agricultural fair is taking place at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The purpose of this event is to provide the population with local food products at reasonable prices. Today, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev visited the fair, where he emphasized the importance of such events in reducing the number of intermediaries between producers and consumers.

30.12.2025, 14:40
Promised a car and disappeared with the money: a fraudster was detained in Bishkek
Incidents

Promised a car and disappeared with the money: a fraudster was detained in Bishkek

The employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek have arrested a suspect in a large-scale fraud case. This was reported by the press service of the department. A citizen T.D. filed a complaint with the police. He stated that between June and September 2024, a local resident D.A., having gained his trust, promised to help with the purchase of a Kia Carnival car and ultimately embezzled $13,000 (approximately 1,099,147 soms).

30.12.2025, 14:37
Education news

At the capital's school No. 55, a lecture on cyber extremism was held

In Bishkek, at secondary school No. 55, a lecture was held for eighth graders on the topic "Cyber Extremism. Prevention and Ensuring Anti-Terrorist and Anti-Extremist Security in Educational Institutions." The speakers were Colonel of Police Olga Kovalenko, head of the Department of Forensic Science at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy, and Captain of Police Sagynbek Kadyrbekov, professor at the Department of IT and PF at the same academy. During the event, students gained

30.12.2025, 14:36
New Equipment Transferred to the Water Resources Service
Economy

New Equipment Transferred to the Water Resources Service

On December 30, a ceremonial handover of service vehicles for district administrations engaged in water management took place in Kyrgyzstan. As part of this event, 44 JAC T-8 vehicles were handed over, purchased with state budget funds. Of these, 42 units went to the Water Resources Service, and 2 to the Fisheries Department. The total cost of the equipment amounted to 92.6 million soms.

30.12.2025, 14:35
Exclusive

In the Moscow District, 200 children received New Year's gifts from the mayor's Christmas tree

In the Moscow district of Chui region, a New Year's celebration took place on December 29, where 200 children received gifts from the akim. The event, organized by the local administration, was held in two stages. The first stage was conducted at Secondary School No. 1 in the village of Ak-Suu, where 100 awarded students gathered. The second stage took place at Secondary School No. 2 named after V. V. Stepanenko in the village of Belovodskoye, where 100 children with disabilities and their

30.12.2025, 14:34
Foreign Workers, Local Sponsors: How Cyber Fraud Schemes with Hotels in Palau Are Organized
Exclusive

Foreign Workers, Local Sponsors: How Cyber Fraud Schemes with Hotels in Palau Are Organized

The documents shed light on the internal mechanisms of two alleged fraudulent centers in Palau. They also show how the local elite and weak laws create conditions for the flourishing of this criminal activity, even in the most remote corners of the world, as noted by occrp.org. During a January raid at the Cocoro hotel, the police encountered a reality that was vastly different from the ideal image of this tiny island nation.

30.12.2025, 14:33
Local news / Exclusive

In the Alai District, a kindergarten was named after the sponsor's mother — residents were not pleased.

In the village of Chiy-Talaa, part of the Uch-Döbö-Alaï rural district of the Alay region in the Osh province, residents expressed dissatisfaction regarding the name of the local kindergarten. According to them, the kindergarten located in Chiy-Talaa was opened on August 31, 2025, and was named No. 41 "Akpari Ene." However, this name caused public outcry, as it belongs to a currently living person who has no connection to the field of education. As noted by the villagers, the name was

30.12.2025, 14:32
Incidents

In Bishkek, 4 men illegally held a minor citizen of Switzerland for several hours, - lawyer

At a press conference at AKIpress on December 30, lawyer Bakhtizhan Yetekbaev reported on an incident that occurred in Bishkek, where a minor Swiss citizen became a victim of the actions of four men. According to the lawyer, the incident took place in April 2025 in the Kok-Zhor residential area. Two 12-year-old boys were returning from school and, while playing, knocked on the gate of one of the private houses. As a result of these actions, one of them, A.B., was forcibly dragged into the house

30.12.2025, 14:31
The Ministry of Health explained how hospitals will operate during the New Year holidays
Local news

The Ministry of Health explained how hospitals will operate during the New Year holidays

Medical duty shifts will be organized The Ministry of Health has announced that in the last days of December 2025, specifically on the 30th and 31st, all medical institutions in the country will switch to an enhanced work schedule. During these days, medical personnel will be on duty, ready to provide emergency and urgent care. This will ensure the continuity of medical services, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service.

30.12.2025, 14:27
Latvia has completed the 280-kilometer fence on the border with Russia
In the world

Latvia has completed the 280-kilometer fence on the border with Russia

Illustrative photo Latvia has completed the construction of a 280-kilometer barrier on its border with Russia, establishing a continuous fence in areas where it was technically feasible. This was reported on December 29 by the state company Valsts Nekustamie Ipasumi (VNI), which was responsible for the work. Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis noted that the installation of high-tech equipment is ongoing at the border. He added, "Our main task is to create a modern border guard system on

30.12.2025, 14:24
In Osh, former and current government officials detained in a case of illegal land alienation — Ministry of Internal Affairs
Incidents / Exclusive

In Osh, former and current government officials detained in a case of illegal land alienation — Ministry of Internal Affairs

Several civil servants, both current and former, have been detained in Osh in connection with suspicions of official misconduct. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). According to available information, law enforcement agencies received reports that a plot of land designated for social needs, covering an area of 8,000 square meters, was unlawfully removed from municipal ownership and transferred to private hands due to the actions of responsible officials.

30.12.2025, 14:23
The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with prices at the fair in Bishkek
Local news / Exclusive

The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with prices at the fair in Bishkek

From December 27 to 31, an agricultural fair is taking place at the Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek. On this day, it was visited by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of such events in eliminating intermediaries between producers and consumers.

30.12.2025, 14:22
Incidents

Ombudsman visited the women's colony in the village of Stepnoye: inmates requested assistance with parole

Ombudsman Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva visited Institution No. 2, located in the village of Stepnoye, to assess the conditions in which incarcerated women are held. According to the information from the institute's press service, she inspected the colony's infrastructure, including the children's home, medical point, kitchen, and dormitories. During her visit, the akiykatshi met with women, including minors and foreign citizens serving their sentences.

30.12.2025, 14:20
Drivers in Kyrgyzstan are given New Year gifts for following traffic rules
Local news

Drivers in Kyrgyzstan are given New Year gifts for following traffic rules

As part of a preventive campaign to reduce the number of road traffic accidents in Kyrgyzstan, drivers are being offered New Year gifts. This initiative comes from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and covers all regions of the country. As New Year surprises, drivers are presented with mugs featuring images of road signs, filled with sweets. This method serves as a reminder to road users about the necessity of adhering to traffic rules, especially during the holiday season.

30.12.2025, 14:18
Incidents

In Osh, land designated for social purposes worth 200 million soms was illegally transferred to private hands, - Ministry of Internal Affairs

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on December 30, individuals suspected of abusing their official positions were detained in Osh. The police received information that a plot of land designated for social purposes, covering an area of 8,000 square meters, had illegally fallen into private hands.

30.12.2025, 14:18
The captured snow leopard is planned to be released in the Kemin Nature Reserve.
Local news

The captured snow leopard is planned to be released in the Kemin Nature Reserve.

Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the KR The snow leopard, captured in the Kemin district, has been temporarily placed in a rehabilitation center for monitoring its condition. This information was presented at a press conference by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Almaz Musaev and the Director of the State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin" Adilbek Kasmaliev. Reports of the snow leopard's appearance came on the evening of December

30.12.2025, 14:14
In Syria, the portrait of Bashar Assad on banknotes has been replaced with an image of olives
Economy

In Syria, the portrait of Bashar Assad on banknotes has been replaced with an image of olives

According to information published by the SANA agency, the portrait of Bashar al-Assad has been replaced on banknotes in Syria. Now, the new banknotes feature images of olives. The new currency notes, which will be introduced on January 1, 2026, will replace the old banknotes that previously featured portraits of the ousted president and his father. Instead, the new banknotes will depict olives, roses, wheat, and oranges.

30.12.2025, 14:13
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is spreading — it occurs in every third person, according to a gastroenterologist

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as reported by the head of the gastroenterology department of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, Mamiraim Jumabaev, on the program "Birinchi Radio." According to him, this disease affects almost every third person in the country. The main causes of the disease are improper nutrition, a sedentary lifestyle, and a lack of physical activity. In the future, this may lead to serious consequences,

30.12.2025, 14:06
Exclusive

Son of Almazbek Atambayev on the deprivation of awards: We are not going through this for the first time

Seid Atambaev, the son of Almazbek Atambaev, the former president of Kyrgyzstan, spoke out about the deprivation of his father's awards. He noted that his father does not need these awards. "The way he worked and the deeds he accomplished will be judged by God, and then by the people. He did not harm anyone and did not run away, as some did. If there was a need, he even released people from imprisonment. He felt remorse for the people, and in my opinion, that is the most important

30.12.2025, 14:05
In the city of Osh, former and current officials have been detained in a land case
Incidents

In the city of Osh, former and current officials have been detained in a land case

Several state officials, both current and former, have been detained in Osh on suspicion of abuse of office. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The investigation revealed that as a result of the unlawful actions of the officials, a land plot of 8000 square meters, intended for social needs, was removed from municipal ownership and transferred to private individuals.

30.12.2025, 13:56
Analytics

10 Key Events in the Relations Between Central Asian Countries and China in 2025

Strengthening Friendly Ties in Central Asia and China In 2025, significant progress was observed in cooperation between Central Asia and China in all areas. In particular, the deepening of joint work on the "Belt and Road" initiative led to the formation of a clearer structure for the "Central Asia - China" interaction mechanism, which contributed to strengthening friendly relations.

30.12.2025, 13:55
In the world

On the Eve of the New Year, the UN Secretary-General Urges World Leaders to "Choose the Planet and People"

In his New Year address, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of prioritizing choices amid a global crisis. He urged world leaders to invest in development rather than destruction, reporting this through the UN News Service. Guterres highlighted that humanity is at a critical juncture, where chaos and uncertainty reign everywhere, and people are questioning whether their leaders are ready to take action.

30.12.2025, 13:53