A National Conference dedicated to climate education issues in the school system of the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Bishkek. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education and UNDP, bringing together representatives from government bodies, educators, experts, and organizations working with people with disabilities.
On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan reviewed the president's submission regarding the draft Law "On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic," which proposed the restoration of the death penalty for crimes such as child rape and violence-related murders. In its decision, the court emphasized the importance of aligning such changes with the Constitution, which should protect human rights and freedoms and uphold democratic principles. The court also
As part of the implementation of the Cooperation Program between the Ministries of Justice of Kyrgyzstan and Japan, a delegation from Japan visited the forensic expert service. The delegation included Professor (Prosecutor) Oku Daiki, representing the International Cooperation Department of the Research Institute for Legal Issues, and Chief Expert Takahashi Shogo. The purpose of the visit was to prepare the "Second Joint Study of the Legal Systems of Japan and the Kyrgyz Republic"
The Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan held a session on December 10, during which it considered the president's request regarding the possibility of putting to a referendum a bill proposing to reinstate the death penalty for the rape of children and murder related to rape. As a result of reviewing the material, the court concluded that the initiative contradicts the fundamental provisions of the Constitution and the international obligations of the country. In this regard, it cannot be
Kanikei Sultanbekova, the sister of detained politician Temirlan Sultanbekov, made a statement that the authorities are pressuring her brother, who is in a pre-trial detention center on charges of inciting mass riots. She published her address on social media. According to her, the conditions of Temirlan's detention create "moral and psychological pressure." She claims that he is in a cell with 18 inmates, one of whom suffers from tuberculosis. Kanikei also noted that inmates are
On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan reviewed a request from the president regarding the legal aspects of a draft law that proposes the possibility of reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes such as child rape and murder related to violence. In its statement, the Constitutional Court emphasized that any changes must be consistent with the Constitution as a whole and should not violate the foundations of the constitutional order, where human rights and democratic
The Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda, Aydana Zhupueva, shared with AKIpress the details of the CEC's work following the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on November 30. - What stage are the elections currently at?
On December 10, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi, who is concluding his mission as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. The head of state expressed gratitude to the ambassador for his active work and significant contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.
The National Commission of Kyrgyzstan for UNESCO announced that the knowledge of preparing the traditional drink "Maksym" has been included in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This decision was made unanimously on December 10, 2025, at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee, which is taking place from December 8 to 13, 2025, in New Delhi, India. Preparing this nomination took four years, starting from the submission of the
On December 10, the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilya Jamambaeva. This information was published by the press service of the president's administration. The president congratulated the ombudsman institution on Human Rights Day and emphasized the importance of the work of human rights defenders in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. He also touched
The resolution on the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, has been approved by the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. According to the resolution: The elections were recognized as having taken place in 30 multi-mandate constituencies, with 87 candidates elected in 29 constituencies; The voting results in constituency No. 13 were annulled due to violations of electoral
As part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a special briefing was held to discuss the nomination of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2027–2028. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the permanent representative of Kyrgyzstan to the SCO, Rahman Adanov, informed colleagues from other member states and secretariat staff about a joint appeal signed by the heads of Central Asian
At the meeting held on December 9, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a new resolution No. 790, which amends the regulations regarding the start dates of the academic year for higher education institutions, as well as for postgraduate and secondary vocational education institutions. According to this document, the dates for the start of the academic year in these educational institutions will now be determined by the authorized state body. This measure is aimed at more flexible planning of
On December 10, Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a candidate in the elections for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 8, filed a lawsuit in the Administrative Court of Bishkek requesting the annulment of the Central Election Commission's decision number 190, made on December 8, 2025. This decision invalidated the voting results at polling stations No. 5514 and 5249, which altered the overall election results in the district. The court hearing is scheduled for 08:30 on December 11. After its
In Manas, a local resident was detained with 1.3 kg of hashish and nearly half a kilo of marijuana On December 10, the press service of the Drug Control Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in drug trafficking.
From December 11 to 12, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working trip to Moscow, according to information provided by the government press service. As part of his visit, he will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and will also speak at an international conference dedicated to issues of scientific and technological cooperation.
Azamat Dzhaparov now heads the state institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan. This information has been confirmed by the institution itself, as reported by Kaktus.media. Dzhaparov has extensive experience, starting from 2013 when he worked at the state enterprise "Infokom." This institution was transformed in 2024 into the state institution "Kyzmat" along with the Department of Population Registration of the
Re-elections will take place in one of the districts The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums confirmed the voting results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in 29 out of 30 electoral districts, as reported in the CEC press release.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution for public discussion, proposing to raise the requirements for the minimum charter capital for commercial banks. The full text of the document is available on the regulator's website. What exactly is being proposed?According to the proposal, for new commercial banks (including branches of foreign banks), the minimum amount of charter capital will be at least 5 billion soms.
Japan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts in the region The 'C5+1' summit involving five Central Asian countries is scheduled for December 19-20 in Tokyo.
Chairman of the State National Security Committee shared details about the fight against corruption in the country Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee, stated in an interview with the "Region" channel that as a result of his anti-corruption activities, he has lost about 70% of his relatives and friends.
At the government meeting held on December 6 in connection with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, President Serdar Berdymukhammedov announced the completion of his new book.
In the Osh region, in the city of Nookat, two kindergartens temporarily suspended their operations due to a power outage. This information was provided by the mayor of Nookat, Askarali Abdiabaev.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to support new sanctions against Russia, referred to as "deadly." These measures will target countries that provide economic support to Russia.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, at the school in the city of Shopokov, 35 sets of student desks and chairs were handed over, as reported by a correspondent from Turmush in the city hall. According to the press center, the purchase of the furniture was made by the speaker of the city council of Shopokov, Adylbek Bekbolotov, with the support of sponsors for the Chingiz Aitmatov school.
President Sadyr Japarov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Human Rights Day on December 10. Here’s what he said:
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, in an interview he gave to "Region-TV" on December 9, spoke about his mother-in-law, the mother of his older brother, who is in the detention center of the State National Security Committee. According to Tashiev, she is suspected of committing a number of crimes between 2022 and 2023. He also noted that relatives, including his brother and nephew, have approached him
Chairman of the GKNB shared his opinion on the fight against corruption in the country In an interview with the "Region" TV channel, Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the GKNB, admitted that many did not believe in the sincerity of the fight against corruption in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan has been awarded the title of the best foreign tourist destination at the Russian Traveler Awards, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On December 8, Ambassador Kubanychbek Bokontayev represented the country at the award ceremony, which highlighted outstanding tourism opportunities. This award is considered one of the most prestigious in the Russian tourism sector.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the results of the early elections in electoral district No. 8. The winners are the following candidates: Akaev Janarbek Kubanychovich – 13,856 votes (9.73%); Primov Ulan Berdibaevich – 11,009 votes (7.74%); Torobekova Nurjamal Tursunalievna – 3,145 votes (2.21%); Earlier, Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, who held the leading position for the women's quota, reported pressure and lobbying regarding Torobekova.
Due to the increase in seasonal viral infections, the authorities of Toguz-Toro have suspended the operations of state educational institutions. This was reported by Shaiyrbek Ergeshov, head of the methodological center for education in the Jalal-Abad region. He explained that according to sanitary regulations, if the attendance level in an educational institution falls below 30% of the total number of students, such an institution is subject to temporary closure and quarantine.
Kamchybek Tashiev, chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), openly shared his feelings related to anti-corruption activities. According to him, in the process of fighting corruption, he lost about 70% of his close ones, including friends and relatives, many of whom ceased communication with him.
Corruption in government bodies, according to the chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, mainly manifests itself in the process of budget allocation and its utilization. He noted this in a conversation with the television channel "Region TV".
In the At-Bashinsky district, due to the worsening epidemiological situation, classes have been suspended for one week in 6 schools and 18 kindergartens. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the press service of the district education department. According to information from the department, the decision to close educational institutions was made at a meeting of the district headquarters.
For a week, schoolchildren in the Ak-Talinsky district were transferred to remote learning: Reason.Turmush — In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Talinsky district, a decision was made to temporarily switch to remote learning to prevent influenza among children, reports Turmush correspondent. Deputy Akim Kanibek Esenaliev noted that due to the increase in the number of flu cases, a meeting was held on December 8 with representatives of the relevant services. At this meeting, based on data from the
A pilot project aimed at open video broadcasting of court hearings has been initiated in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the press service of the country's Supreme Court. Recordings of the hearings will be available for viewing on the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan "Жогорку сот Верховный суд" (Supreme Court). However, not all hearings will be broadcast. The recording of court proceedings will be carried out in accordance with
At the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," information about the salaries of its employees has been revealed. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Chief Engineer Turat Akhmatov stated that the company employs 1,800 workers; however, due to low salaries, the number of people wishing to work there has significantly decreased.
In May of this year, Nariman Tyuleev, a well-known businessman and former mayor of Bishkek, initiated a large-scale project in the city center, which he once led. "We will create an underground historical city," he commented at the time. "This will be a unique facility reflecting the culture and ancient history of the Kyrgyz people."
The founder of the Old Bishkek project, Nariman Tyuleev, announced the need to revise and change the concept in accordance with the opinion of the population.
Today, December 9, the trusted representative of candidate Cholpon Esenamanova for district No. 17, Taalaybek Azylov, voiced accusations against the headquarters of his own candidate. He claims that during the elections, there were organized schemes for bribing voters, which may have involved members of her team. According to Azylov, the facts of bribery and financing of campaign activities not from the electoral fund have been confirmed by members of the headquarters, who provided relevant
The funds will be accumulated in a special account According to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, the income from the sale of tinting and unique license plates will no longer be transferred to the republican budget. Instead, starting from January 1, 2026, and until the end of the year, the funds will be accumulated in a special account of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, which is managed by the presidential administration.
The message was received from the president's administration The Chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, Azamat Yusupov, and his deputy, Ruslan Musaev, have been relieved of their positions. This information was announced by the president's administration.
In Kyrgyzstan, a program to improve the teaching of English in educational institutions is actively being implemented, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. According to established educational standards, by the end of grades 3–6, students should achieve level A1, by grades 7–9 — A2+, and graduates of grades 10–11 — level B1. English is studied from grades 3 to 11 (12) with a workload of 2 academic hours per week, totaling 68 hours per year. In addition, the Ministry
At the meeting of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the elections in districts No. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, and 25 were approved. Here is the list of elected deputies from these districts:
The first element of the complex — a memorial arch and an obelisk with the names of war participants — was opened on May 9. The second obelisk, which lists the names of Ak-Tyuz residents who worked in local lead mines during the 1930s-50s, was ceremoniously unveiled on December 6. The ceremony was attended by local residents, descendants of the workers, as well as prominent representatives of the settlement. Albert Zulkharniev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in
From December 9 to 15 of this year, a quarantine will be introduced in a number of kindergartens, and schools will switch to remote learning, reports Turmush correspondent. The decision to close educational institutions was made at a meeting of the Regional Coordination Council on Health Issues of the Talas Region.
From December 9 to 10, the Department of Quality Education Development is organizing the second stage of the competition for the positions of heads of preschool institutions. In this stage of the competition, which will take place in the format of computer testing, 118 candidates who successfully passed the first selection will participate. The testing locations will be the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and Osh State University.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) reviewed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 19 at a meeting held on December 8 and made the corresponding decision. According to this decision, the elections for deputies in constituency No. 19 were recognized as valid, and the protocol on the election results was approved. As a result of the elections, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh became:
