Kaluga, home to the State Museum of the History of Cosmonautics named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky, is preparing an extensive exhibition program for 2026. This year, the birthplace of cosmonautics will present over 30 unique projects covering significant historical events, achievements in art, and the technology of the future.
AKIpress summarizes the results of 2025 in the field of culture in Kyrgyzstan together with the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev. During the conversation, we discussed key achievements and projects implemented in the cultural sphere in 2025. Among them are major renovations of theaters, the launch of new musicals, and a significant increase in funding. The minister also shared information about cultural diplomacy, the holding of Culture Days in other
In Bishkek, at the Alley of Founders of Kyrgyz Statehood, a commemorative event was held dedicated to the 124th anniversary of the statesman Jusup Abdrakhmanov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Attending the ceremony were State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as historians, government representatives, and students.
The update of the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic has become an important step in changing the system of labor relations in the country. With this event, the plenum of the Supreme Court presented a new resolution aimed at simplifying and ensuring the fair application of the updated norms of legislation. Supreme Court Judge Dilbar Kulmatova spoke about the differences between the old and new approaches, the rights of workers, and the importance of knowing labor legislation for career
In the run-up to the New Year, 80 children in the rural district of Bagysh, located in the Suzak region of the Jalal-Abad province, received New Year gifts. This information was announced by Nursultan Tügöybekov, the head of the village council.
Participants in foreign economic activity have received a notification from the State Customs Service regarding the introduction of new rules concerning the import of electric vehicles. As of January 22, 2026, a decision by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council, made on December 5, 2025, will come into effect, which exempts electric vehicles from import customs duties. This exemption applies to "pure electric vehicles" (code 8703 80 000 3 of the EAEU Customs Tariff) and
As of December 29, the exchange rate of foreign currency set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is as follows: The dollar and euro have become cheaper, while the ruble has slightly strengthened.
A video has surfaced online capturing the moment when a group of young people vandalizes a road sign reading "Konstantinovka," which is installed at the entrance to the village of the same name. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, the incident occurred on December 25 at 8:00 PM. According to the police, the conflict arose between youth from two villages over domestic issues. Later, a group of minors from
At a press conference held today, Bekzhan Akmatbekov, the director of operations for the "Tulpar" project, announced that the process of integrating cashless payments in public transport in Bishkek with partners from Tashkent is nearing completion. The project is in its final implementation stage. According to Akmatbekov, the full completion of the integration is scheduled for 2026.
A new video dedicated to the holidays was created by the leadership of the State Revenue Committee in collaboration with the State Enterprise "Salyk Service" and singer Elera Kabyldzhan kyzy. In this video, the team of the State Revenue Committee expressed gratitude to all taxpayers by performing a song that symbolizes respect and appreciation for their honest work, responsibility, and contribution to the development of society. Thus, the tax service aims to share warmth and
The KGST stablecoin, which is pegged to the Kyrgyz som, continues its trading on the Binance platform, demonstrating no significant deviations from the established exchange rate. This conclusion is based on the analysis of trading data collected at the end of December. The KGST quotes remain within a stable range, coinciding with the exchange rate of the national currency, which confirms the stable peg of the stablecoin. The daily trading volume for the KGST/USDT pair remains at a level
On December 29, 2025, under the leadership of the Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykarim Syrgabaev, another meeting of the apparatus took place. During the meeting, important issues related to the industry were discussed. In particular, in connection with the implementation of the project for the construction of the Balikchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol road, reprimands were issued to the First Deputy Minister of Transport S.T.O., the Director of the Road Management Department A.K.K., as
We present to you the repertoire of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev for January. January 3 at 11:00 AM — musical performance for children based on K.I. Chukovsky's work "Aibolit and Barmaley";
The well-known sports resource MMA Junkie has announced that Kyrgyz athlete Valentina Shevchenko has been awarded the title of best fighter of 2025.
According to the minister, the Kyrgyz authorities emphasize the conscience of those citizens who receive education abroad at the expense of the budget. This statement was made on "Birinchi Radio" by Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. She highlighted that the state is actively developing various programs to improve the quality of personnel, prepare a new generation of specialists, and support talented citizens. One such initiative is the presidential scholarship "El umutu," the amount of
Trump, commenting on the results of the meeting, described it as a "wonderful" and "magnificent conversation" that brought the parties closer to ending the conflict. He noted that about 95% of the conditions for the peace agreement have been agreed upon, however, the key issue remains the ownership of the Donbass regions, which, in his opinion, requires further discussion. Before the negotiations began, Zelensky expressed hope for an active diplomatic day, noting that some
The opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the outstanding film director, People's Artist of the USSR, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, Tolomush Okeyev, will take place on December 30 at 12:00. The venue is the intersection of Chuy Avenue and K. Akiev Street. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office In anticipation of the New Year holidays, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, handed over official vehicles to the municipal inspection and district administrations. This was reported by the city's press service. During the handover of the vehicles, the mayor emphasized the significance of the work of the inspection staff, especially in the area of environmental protection. He thanked them for their achieved results and
A traffic accident occurred in Manas, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The information came from eyewitnesses. The incident took place on December 29 at around 00:30 at the intersection of T. Bayzakov Avenue and Toktogul Street, where a "Mercedes-Benz" and a "Skoda Octavia" collided.
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In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Energy aimed at developing the sector and preparing for the winter season of 2025–2026, the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise is carrying out comprehensive work to improve the reliability of electrical equipment. According to the department's information, this program includes major and current repairs, as well as the construction and modernization of power transmission lines.
In the territory of the state natural park "Ala-Archa," at one of the tourist bases, a man suddenly experienced serious health problems. He complained of severe chest pain, which prompted a call for help, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. In response to the call, six rescue service employees were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they provided first aid to the victim.
Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Education, shared details about the upcoming salary increases for teachers. This statement followed President Sadyr Japarov's speech at the People's Kurultai, where he announced plans to raise salaries for teachers by 2026, with a focus on mathematics and Kyrgyz language instructors. As a result, many raised the question: what about other education workers?
As of the end of November 2025, there has been a significant increase in cement production in the Chui region, which has doubled. This information was announced by the National Statistics Committee on December 26. From the beginning of the year until November, enterprises in the region produced 2 million tons of cement.
Temirbek Erkinov has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Health. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers, according to data from Kaktus.media. Erkinov will be responsible for issues related to digitalization in the healthcare sector.
Once fully operational, the plant will be able to produce between 100 and 130 tons of feed per day, which will fully meet the domestic needs of the country and open up opportunities for export. It is also expected to create between 100 and 120 new jobs. Ilgiz Saryldyk uulu, the head of the plant, noted that such capacity will help the republic become independent in terms of feed supply and develop export directions.
A garrison drill inspection dedicated to the upcoming New Year holidays took place in Osh. This was reported by the press service of the president's representative office in the city of Osh. Attending the event were the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region Amanakan Kenjebaev, the mayor of Osh Jengishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of internal affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the head of the Osh region police department Nurlanbek Burkanov, and other leaders of law
When was the last time you paid in cash at a store or on public transport? It was probably a long time ago, as cashless payments have become the norm for most citizens of Kyrgyzstan. But how did the country manage to adapt so quickly to cashless payment methods? The rapid growth of cashless transactions is backed by a well-thought-out strategy of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, aimed at improving the transparency and accessibility of the financial system. This is not just words, but a new
The regional news publication Turmush continues to publish materials within the "Жеңеке" section, which tells stories about the lives of young brides and daughters-in-law with experience. The main goal of this project is to emphasize the importance of family values, as well as to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. Our focus is on Nurgul Nurkalieva, who lives in the village of Kara-Bulun, located in the At-Bashinsky district of Naryn region.
At the winter fair "Northern Lights," held at Ala-Too Square, a ban on lighting fires has been introduced. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a raid conducted by the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, unauthorized fire lighting was detected. As a result of this violation, a fine of 28,000 soms was imposed on the offender based on Article 230 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses."
The Minister of Education, Dokturgul Kendirbaeva, noted in a live broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" that specialists whose education was funded by the state must return to their homeland and work in Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized that the ministry is interested in attracting ambitious and talented young professionals to the education system; however, unfortunately, many of those who studied at the state's expense do not return to the country.
Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service under the President of Kyrgyzstan, ascended to the summit of Uchitel to replace the damaged national flag of the country with a new one. Information about the damaged flag, located at an altitude of 4,530 meters, appeared online, prompting Orunbekov to decide to personally install the new symbol. Orunbekov shared that the journey to the summit was not easy: it involved a long and challenging route with steep ascents, strong gusts of
During a game with hockey players from the Brest region, President Lukashenko collided with Yaroslav Chupris, who was moving backwards. The final score of the match was a draw, 5:5. "This is a normal working situation: hit your own so that the outsiders are afraid. Everything is fine. I am preparing for the next game," commented the President of Belarus in an interview with RT.
At a meeting dedicated to road construction in the Issyk-Kul region, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, asked who is responsible for the construction of the section of the road from Barskoon to Karakol. Representatives of the company China Road confirmed that it is them. Tashiev inquired, "You don’t speak Kyrgyz?"
Today, December 29, the youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) will play another friendly match. As part of the preparation for the final stage of the Asian Cup, the team is training in the United Arab Emirates.
In the Alamidin district, in the territory of the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, an incident occurred at the "E-frame" recreation area when a man experienced heart problems and sought help. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).
At the event on December 28, 2025, at "Zhashtyk Arena," the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, along with the Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Kyrgyz Republic, Asel Chynbaeva, and the Deputy Speaker of the Bishkek City Council, Zhyldyzbek Abdrayimov, welcomed the little citizens. In his greeting, the mayor wished the children health, success in their studies and creativity, as well as a happy childhood and the realization of their most cherished dreams.
Turmush continues to present stories of Kyrgyz people who have found their place abroad. In this issue, we will talk about Timur Kelgenbaev, who has been living and working in Khanty-Mansiysk, a Russian city that is the administrative center of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, for 22 years. Timur has come a long way from a simple builder working in harsh conditions of 40-degree frost to a successful entrepreneur who founded his own company in the oil industry.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test of two long-range strategic cruise missiles that were launched towards the Yellow Sea, located to the west of the Korean Peninsula. This was reported on December 29 by news agencies such as Yonhap and AFP, citing data from the DW agency. The missiles, as specified by the North Korean KCNA, flew along the designated trajectory for 10,199 seconds and 10,203 seconds before successfully hitting their targets.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has issued a decree that comes into effect upon signing. This document was prepared in execution of the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek dated June 3, 2025, and is based on Articles 1, 2, and 4 of Part 27 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On State Awards, Honorary Titles, and State Prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic," as well as Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the decree, Almazbek
Unexpected Victory Kast's victory in the second round of the presidential elections in Chile was both unexpected and predictable. Despite finishing second to Jeanette Vega in the first round, he won the second round with a vote difference of 58.2% to 41.8%. Kast won in all 16 regions of the country, which is unprecedented in Chile's history. No Chilean president has ever received such a number of votes — 7.2 million out of 18.5 million voters. Voter turnout was 85%, partly due to
Despite any whims of the weather, the farmers' market in Bishkek opens its doors to buyers at any time of the year. Participants of the pre-New Year event shared with a correspondent from VB.KG their ways of creating a cozy atmosphere and offering treats for the festive table. As the farmers themselves note, the flow of customers does not stop from early morning. Although the snow in Bishkek melted quickly, the cold is still felt. To avoid freezing, sellers try to drink hot tea as soon as
Jenyshbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, handed over the keys to a new house to Roza Abdykarova — a mother of many children who had worked as a cleaner at the S. Zhigitov school for a long time. According to the press service of the mayor's office, during his previous visit to the educational institution, the mayor learned about the difficult situation the family was in and promised to provide support. Soon after, he fulfilled this promise by handing over the keys to the renovated housing,
html The National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Kyrgyzstan has presented its schedule for January 2026. January 2026
In the Chui region, specifically in the Issyk-Ata district, an incident related to domestic violence occurred, which was responded to by the Main Department of Internal Affairs. According to media reports, in the village of Novo-Pokrovka, a woman with children was pursued by her husband. She ran onto the roadway, asking for help, noting that she had been subjected to violence by her husband for a long time.
In the run-up to the New Year, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, handed over the keys to a new apartment to Roza Abdykarova, a mother of eight children. The relevant information was posted by the press service of the city administration. Roza Abdykarova, who works as a technical staff member at the S. Zhigitov school, has faced housing difficulties for many years. During his visit to the educational institution, where he was checking the progress of renovation work, the city head learned
Since humanity began to comprehend abstract concepts, time has remained one of the most complex mysteries. We can remember, experience, and predict, but we have never experienced the reverse flow of time — broken glass does not restore itself, people do not become younger, and yesterday does not return. This phenomenon is called the "arrow of time." Nevertheless, physicists, while exploring the equations governing fundamental particles, such as the equations of classical mechanics
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reports the detention of a suspect in a large-scale fraud related to automobiles. According to the information, on March 26, 2025, a citizen identified as S.S., born in 1987, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamedin District. He stated that in 2024, a citizen named M., having gained his trust, deceitfully took possession of several vehicles: a 2018 Toyota Hilux (worth $23,000), a 2003
