During the raid that took place during the specified period, the employees of the Special Police Department conducted not only operational activities but also preventive conversations with the residents of the Chui region, explaining the legal consequences of participating in extremist organizations. As a result of these activities, three citizens were informed: J.A. born in 1970, K.Z. born in 1972, and G.Y. born in 1967. All of them expressed their refusal to support extremist ideology.
President Sadyr Japarov commented on the issue raised by a delegate from the Naryn region regarding the launch of the Naryn Hydroelectric Power Station (HPP) during the People's Kurultai meeting on December 26. He noted that there are many potential investors; however, Kyrgyzstan is facing financial difficulties amounting to $37 million, which arose from previous contracts. "These funds are 'stuck' with us due to unfulfilled projects, and the matter has gone to international
- At an extraordinary meeting held on December 26, the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Energy, Architecture, and Construction approved the draft loan agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The project concerns the construction of a 500 kV overhead power line from the "Kemin" substation to the new "Balikchy" substation, as well as a grant agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic, the joint-stock company
- On December 26, during the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov responded to discussions by delegates regarding the deterioration of the Bayetov–Kosh-Döbö road due to ongoing construction work for the railway. The head of state noted that the new railway project is of strategic importance for the country's development.
- During the IV People's Kurultai meeting in Bishkek, held on December 26, Anaraly Charginov proposed the creation of a railway branch from Manas to Shamaldy-Say. He noted that the residents of Nooken, Aksy, Ala-Buka, and Chatkal, as well as the citizens of Tash-Kumyr and Shamaldy-Say, are demanding the inclusion of this new railway line in the roadmap for the "Railway China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan" project. According to Charginov, such a line will significantly simplify the
- During the People's Kurultai on December 26, President Sadyr Japarov discussed the future of the lamp factory with delegate Abduvahap Nuraliev from Mailuu-Suu. According to him, 1 billion soms have been allocated for the restoration of the enterprise.
As of today, the republic is facing serious problems in the field of electricity, as reported by Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulya Kozhokulova during a meeting of the committee on industry, transport, energy, architecture, and construction, which took place on December 26, 2025. During the discussion, she addressed the First Deputy Minister of Energy Emilbek Ismanov with a question about why the population is not warned about planned power outages and when they will cease. Ismanov responded
Illustrative photo According to Kazaryan, precious metals are in demand in various industries due to their unique physicochemical properties, while sources of primary raw materials are becoming increasingly limited. Currently, the applicable import customs duty rates on waste and scrap of precious metals are 15% of their customs value.
The investigation was initiated in response to a viral video on the internet, where during a concert at the "Millennium" restaurant, audience members threw banknotes as a compliment. As the police discovered, the incident occurred on December 20. The representative of the establishment, Sadriddin Nabiev, invited Firuz Khafizova to perform, and during the concert, some visitors — Saididdin Sainuroddin and Sabokhat Islamova — began to scatter banknotes, violating the law and showing
- Azamat Shabdanov, representing the Ton district at the IV People's Kurultai, proposed to accelerate the implementation of the construction project for the Balykchy–Barskon road. He also emphasized the need for modernizing water supply and addressing issues related to the Ala-Koz canal and agricultural channels in the upper Ton plateau. In his speech, the delegate suggested developing a ten-year strategy focused on the ecological and economic development of the region with the aim of
- At the meeting held on December 26, Sadyr Japarov responded to the appeal from the representative of the Naryn region regarding tax revenues from the development of the Solton-Sary gold deposit. The delegate requested that 2% of the taxes collected from enterprises be directed to the local budget.
The published transcripts pertain to three meetings between Putin and Bush that took place in 2001, 2005, and 2008, resulting from a lawsuit filed by the “National Security Archive” under the Freedom of Information Act. In the first meeting, held on June 16, 2001, at the “Brdo” castle in Slovenia, Putin raised the issue of lost territories, which also confirms his concern about this matter at the beginning of his presidency, according to a transcript made by the BBC.
- In response to a question from a delegate from Bishkek, the president noted that the situation with Jerooy is fundamentally different from Kumtor, and here’s why. According to Japarov, the return of Jerooy cannot be carried out in the same way it was done with Kumtor. He described how Centerra Gold gained control over Kumtor: “They simply took the deposit and received $475 million secured by the mine itself. Of this amount, $275 million went to building a plant, while the remaining $200
According to American authorities, Sim Hyun Sop plays a significant role in money laundering schemes and circumventing international sanctions in the interests of North Korea. His role includes overseeing financial flows, including cryptocurrency transactions, as well as assisting in the financing of weapons programs and the procurement of equipment through funds obtained from cybercrime and illegal activities. According to the investigation, tens of millions of dollars have passed through Sim
Two citizens of Kyrgyzstan have made it onto the list of the "worst of the worst" criminals in the USA. One of them has been convicted of theft, while the other also has several charges, including resisting law enforcement, driving under the influence, violating the terms of his probation, failing to appear in court, and drug possession.
- During the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 26, the delegate from Italy, Taalaykul Rysalieva, proposed to implement a separate status for migrants in the State Mortgage Company's program. She noted that migrants often leave for abroad, leaving their loved ones, especially small children, waiting for the opportunity to acquire housing. "We ask to create a special status for migrants in the mortgage program so that they can provide for their children more
Currently, there are 114 foster families in Kyrgyzstan, raising about 250 children. There are also 31 candidates registered who wish to become foster parents. Since 2014, more than 400 children have benefited from the services of foster families, reports the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, emphasizing that work to develop the foster family system in the country continues. Every year, budget funds are allocated for the training of future foster parents and for the support
Due to construction work being carried out to ensure the safety of all road users, access to the specified section of the road will be temporarily restricted. Drivers are strongly advised to plan alternative routes in advance and pay close attention to road signs and temporary indicators.
In the third quarter of 2025, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration published the results of its activities in the field of working with children who are without parental care. According to the provided data, 492 children were placed under guardianship, 370 of whom were adopted by citizens of the country, and 2 children were adopted by foreigners. All families that accepted children are subject to mandatory registration and are under strict supervision of guardianship
Psychologists working at the center are available for assistance around the clock. They take calls, listen attentively to people, provide consultations, and record all inquiries, directing information to the relevant authorities depending on the situation. All conversations are carefully documented. During the 11 months of 2025, the center registered 67,429 calls. Of these, 2,777 people sought consultation or assistance: 1,170 (42.1%) of them were children, and 1,607 (57.9%) were adults. As a
- At the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 26, delegate Anarbek Turdaliev from the Naryn region discussed pressing issues regarding road infrastructure and land allocation for residents of the Ak-Talinsky district. According to Turdaliev, it is extremely important to complete the construction of the Naryn—Bayetov road within the established deadlines.
- At the IV People's Kurultai on December 26, Kubanychbek Osmonbekov, a representative of the Kyrgyz diaspora in Russia, proposed creating a special call center for job vacancies, as well as improving mortgage lending conditions for Kyrgyz citizens. Osmonbekov noted that it is necessary to organize a single short number through which information about vacancies from all corners of the country, including rural areas, can be obtained. This will allow compatriots to find jobs and get employed
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has presented information on which sectors of the economy play a key role in forming the state budget. According to tax experts, over the 11 months of 2025, significant sectors contributed substantial amounts to tax revenues:
- On December 23, 2025, the Batken regional office of the National Bank made the decision to revoke license No. 314, issued on October 30, 2001, to the financial cooperative "Credit Union 'Dividend'." The relevant information was published by the regulator. This decision was the result of a general extraordinary meeting of the participants held on December 17, 2025, at which the decision to voluntarily liquidate the cooperative was made.
During the discussion of the candidacy, Deputy Venera Salyamova raised the issue of the need to implement an effective personnel policy in the healthcare sector. Deputy Kubanychbek Samakov also emphasized the importance of providing medical resources to health institutions in the Naryn region, particularly in the Naryn, At-Bashy, and Ak-Tal districts. As a result of the meeting, the Committee approved the candidacy and forwarded the issue of appointing Kanybek Dosmambetov as the Minister of
In an interview with First Radio, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev shared measures to support farmers in the Talas region. According to Torobaev, during the autumn period, when the price of beans significantly decreases, the government allocated 100 million soms to assist farmers. As part of this initiative, 1,000 tons of beans were purchased at a price of 95 soms per kilogram.
Today, an important event took place at the Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry — grant agreements were signed with the winners of the competition under the project "Sustainability of Regional Pastoral Communities – ADAPT." The total amount of funding allocated for the development of state nurseries for growing seedlings is 534 thousand US dollars. Four institutions became the winners of the grant selection: Osh Forestry, the State Natural Park
In order to identify and suppress instances of illegal circulation of pyrotechnics, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is conducting raids in markets, retail outlets, and public places. As noted in the statement, the main objective of these activities is to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent accidents related to the use of pyrotechnics that do not meet standards. In addition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs strongly urges citizens to follow safety rules when handling pyrotechnic
According to the daughter of the missing person, he left home in Bishkek and has not returned since. This case has been registered in the automated information management system of the Internal Affairs of the Lenin District of Bishkek.
The Ministry of Agriculture reports that the opening of TLCs and processing enterprises will take into account the climatic and geographical conditions of the region, ensuring the preservation of agricultural products, reducing losses, and increasing processing volumes. The main areas of activity will include the processing of wheat, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, and wool, as well as the production of oil and feed. The plans for the establishment of enterprises are distributed across the
According to the press center of the GKNB, "T.R.T." violated Government Resolution of the KR No. 43 dated 05.02.2019, which restricts the issuance of licenses for the extraction of construction materials in the riverbed to 0.1 hectares. Instead, he issued a permit for the use of 20 hectares of land. Moreover, the akim, having colluded with a number of entrepreneurs and acting in the interests of a close relative, issued certificates that contradict the legislation of the country.
According to a statement from the USTR, potential targets for retaliatory measures include companies such as Siemens, Spotify, as well as DHL, SAP, Amadeus, Capgemini, Publicis, and Mistral AI. The agency noted that U.S. legislation allows for the imposition of fees and other restrictions on foreign services. The conflict arose from the EU's actions regarding taxation and regulation of technologies affecting large American companies such as Google, Meta, and Amazon.
Today, December 24, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamotov, announced plans to open laboratories for testing jewelry at airports. This innovation will simplify the process of importing jewelry. As Shykmamotov noted, currently jewelers face the necessity of delivering imported items to specialized buildings, where they have to wait in line for testing. This creates significant inconveniences.
In the match that took place on December 20 in Miami, Joshua showcased all his skills, which allowed him to secure a confident victory over Paul. He sent his opponent to the canvas several times, demonstrating superiority in technique and strategy. Currently, Jake Paul has 14 fights in his career, of which he has won 12 and lost 2. Anthony Joshua, on the other hand, has fought 33 bouts, with 29 ending in his victory and 4 in defeat.
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan is once again drawing attention to the increasing cases of fraud. Malefactors, posing as employees of the STS, are sending messages requesting money transfers. STS specialists emphasize that they do not require transfers via messengers or social networks, and tax payments are not made in this way.
The applicant reported that E. offered to sell him this plot, promising to arrange all the necessary documents. In the end, he handed over 8,000 US dollars to the fraudster, and then another 4,000 dollars a week later. However, E. did not fulfill his promises, did not return the money, and, using the names of fictitious high-ranking officials, threatened A.K., avoiding meetings. As a result of E.'s actions, A.K. suffered material damage amounting to 1,440,000 soms. The fact of fraud was
In the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a plant quarantine laboratory will begin, which will improve the phytosanitary safety of the region. This project is being implemented with the support of the Islamic Development Bank and is carried out by the Department of Chemicalization, Protection, and Plant Quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. A budget of 350,000 US dollars has been allocated for the implementation of this project, which will be
Shykmamatov emphasized that the Russian side is strengthening control at the border, which also affects the situation. “This issue is under the personal control of the president. At the moment, we cannot disclose all the details, but we are confident that it will be resolved positively,” he noted. In addition, the chairman of the Tax Service added that relevant issues are currently being considered in a broader context.
According to Khmer Times, since the beginning of hostilities, the number of civilian casualties has risen to 18, with reports of 78 injured. The ministry noted that around 450,000 people, including 240,000 women and 130,000 children, have been forced to leave their homes in the border areas. According to Nation Thailand, in the latest escalation, four more Thai soldiers have died, bringing the total military casualties to 21. At the same time, Thai media reported that a temporary lull had
Channels have been replaced with a message stating that the pages are unavailable. Previously, monetization on these channels had already been suspended as a result of an investigation into the distribution of fake trailers created using generative AI. After adding labels such as "fan trailer" and "parody," monetization was restored, but subsequently, the warnings were removed, which led to the final block for violating the platform's policy regarding spam and
The signing of the agreement took place between Bakyt Sydykov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi. This document concerns the elimination of double taxation on income taxes and aims to prevent tax evasion. The agreement will establish clear tax relations between the two countries, affirming the right to tax certain types of income for each state. It also includes guarantees related to the elimination of double taxation, which, in turn, will create more favorable
According to Dosmambetov, well-established corruption mechanisms operate in medical institutions, to which ordinary doctors have no relation. “Decisive measures are needed to combat corruption, but there is a risk that we may lose even more doctors. Our goal is not to detain corrupt officials, but to implement reforms aimed at eliminating the causes of corruption,” he stated. The minister also called on the heads of medical institutions to cooperate: “I am ready for dialogue. If you have been
The results show that blood pressure reduction was recorded for a day after physical activity and continued on days when the individual remained active. Studies confirm that both aerobic and strength training, as well as practices such as yoga and tai chi, have equally positive effects. Scientists emphasize that the most important factor is not the intensity of the workouts, but their regularity. The best results are achieved when a person chooses a physical activity they are willing to engage
According to data from the 50th week of 2025 (December 8–14), the total number of cases of ARVI and influenza was 37,629, which is 11.7% less than in the 49th week, when 42,561 cases were recorded. Children under 14 years old account for 72.2% of the total number of cases. Additionally, 403 preschool educational institutions have been temporarily closed.
