The main building of the children's school of arts in Karakol, located at 134 J. Alyshbaeva Street (formerly known as Lenin Street), was erected 130 years ago.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved appointments to leadership positions in two commercial banks, as noted in the regulator's statement. Thus, on December 30, 2025, a decision was made to appoint Isayev Bakhtiyar Rashidovich to the position of Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC "Alma Finance Bank," nominated by this organization.
At a briefing held on December 31, Major General Alexander Romanenko discussed an alleged attack by Ukrainian drones on the residence of the President of Russia. According to The Insider, a representative of the Aerospace Forces stated that the incident occurred on the night of December 28 to 29. Romanenko reported that Ukrainian UAVs operating in a group approached Putin's residence. The drones were detected around 19:20 on December 28, when they were reportedly flying at low altitude
In Bishkek, the New Year's Eve night passed mostly without incidents; however, the city police reported a number of cases of domestic violence. On December 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM, a report was received on the "102" hotline about a family conflict on Molodoy Gvardii Street. It was established that N. A., while in a state of alcohol intoxication, committed violent actions against his adopted son, M. A., who was born in 2011, and also caused distress to other family members. As a
The opening of the "Sanjyra" square took place on December 31 in Bishkek. Mayor Aibek Junushaliev noted that this new park will become an important place for relaxation and communication among residents, adding new landscaped areas to the urban environment. In his address to the capital's residents, the mayor congratulated them on the upcoming New Year and emphasized the importance of creating modern public spaces. The square, covering 2 hectares, was equipped with the support of
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on the arrival of the year 2026. This was reported by the parliament's press service. “Typically, at the end of the year, we summarize the results, formulate new goals and plans. The past year was filled with significant events and successful projects. A key moment of 2025 was the decision to self-dissolve the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh. For the first time in the history of our
The awards ceremony of the national film prize "Ak Ilbirs" took place the day before in Bishkek at the Abdylas Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater. The event was organized by the Film Development Fund. According to the fund's information, the film "Kachkyn," created with the participation of "Kyrgyzfilm," Creative Center, and CTR under the direction of Suyum Sulaymanova, was awarded the title of Best Film.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0) successfully defended his championship title in the RIZIN organization in Japan. On December 31, the Kyrgyzstani fought against Japanese Mikura Asakura and won, knocking out his opponent with a technical knockout in the first round at 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
In the Chui and Issyk-Kul regions of Kyrgyzstan, rain is expected, which may turn into snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be +1°, and during the day it will rise to +6°.
According to CNN, the decision to withdraw UAE troops from Yemen was a consequence of airstrikes carried out by Saudi Arabia on the port city of Al-Mukalla, as well as mutual accusations between allies regarding threats to national security. On Tuesday morning, Saudi Arabia conducted "limited" airstrikes on Al-Mukalla, urging the UAE to withdraw its troops within a day. In response, Riyadh accused Abu Dhabi of actions that posed "extremely dangerous" threats to the
Sadyr Japarov signed the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues." This was reported by the presidential administration. This law is aimed at implementing the presidential decree of December 5, 2025, concerning support for certain sectors of the economy and includes numerous tax and insurance benefits for entrepreneurs, individuals, and legal entities.
In 2025, the Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Kyrgyz Republic focused its efforts on implementing practical solutions aimed at supporting exports and developing the agricultural sector, as well as reducing administrative barriers. This is reflected in the organization's final report. By the end of 2025, the Association unites 222 companies and farms from all regions, providing over 50,000 jobs and generating tax revenues of more than 5 billion soms.
On December 31, the final mixed martial arts tournament of 2025 took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, organized by the Rizin FF promotion. As part of the competition, Rajabali Shaidullaev, the champion in the featherweight division, faced off against Japanese athlete Mikuru Asakura. Shaidullaev achieved a convincing victory, knocking out Asakura in the first round. With this success, he improved his record to 17 wins, remaining undefeated. All of his fights have ended early, either by
Photo from the internet. Shumkarbek Adilbek uulu According to information from the president's press service, Shumkarbek Adilbek uulu has been appointed as the director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives. He was born on February 19, 1986, in Bishkek and is a graduate of the Bishkek Financial and Economic Academy.
Photo of the Turkic States Organization. Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev In his New Year address, the Secretary General of the Turkic States Organization, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, summarized the achievements of the organization for 2025, highlighting the growth of international authority, the launch of new initiatives, and the expansion of institutional interaction. The organization's activities in the past year were carried out in accordance with the "Vision of the Turkic
- The Prosecutor's Office of the Jeti-Oguz District of the Issyk-Kul Region reported the return of land plots that were illegally transferred to private ownership. This was announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. As a result of an inspection of compliance with land legislation, it was revealed that in 2008, in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz District, 8 hectares of land designated for agricultural use were transferred to private hands
Aiyimyrza Isaeva, residing in Germany, has become the new heroine of our column "Our People Abroad." She was born in 2003 in Kazarman and graduated from the 32nd school. Aiyimyrza came to Germany through one of the student programs, where she received her education as a dental technician at the University of Münster.
In anticipation of the New Year, a touching celebration took place at the Children's Reintegration Center "Aidanek" in Bishkek, filled with joy and the expectation of miracles, as reported by the press service of the city administration. The center's students, along with their teachers, prepared a bright festive performance, pouring their emotions and efforts into it.
During the inspection, Nurdana Oruntaev emphasized the importance of ensuring high construction quality and adhering to the deadlines for all stages of the project. As of today, construction work is underway on all three stages. The commissioning of the first 22 blocks is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
5 modern playgrounds for children were opened in Kara-Kul on December 31. The ceremonial event was attended by Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalikov and Chairman of the City Council Chyngyz Kimsanov. The new playgrounds are located in the villages of Ketmen-Tyobe and Jazy-Kechuu, as well as on the streets Ak-Tash, Sabirova, and Bektash.
A tender has been announced for the supply of speech processors by a republican institution engaged in prosthetic and orthopedic products. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, 29 million 999.97 thousand soms are planned to be allocated for the purchase of 35 sets.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the traffic police officers of the Talas region decided to change their approach towards drivers who violated traffic rules. Instead of imposing fines, they conducted preventive talks and handed out New Year gifts to the drivers. According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, this initiative aims to increase responsibility among motorists, reduce the number of road traffic accidents, and
The cost of travel on the Talas—Bishkek route on December 31 for one passenger is 2000 soms. As students from Talas, studying at higher educational institutions in the capital, reported, prices have particularly risen this year. Travel in 7-seat vehicles costs 1800 soms, while in 4-seat cars it goes up to 2000 soms. "For 2500 soms, you can already fly by plane. Such a price increase during the holiday season becomes a financial burden for students," they note.
According to information from the president's administration, Shumkarbek Adilbek uulu will now head the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives. Ayaz Bayetov, who previously held both positions, has been relieved of his role as director due to his appointment as deputy chairman for a term of six months. The National Institute of Strategic Initiatives plays an important role in the state system, providing analytical and expert support for strategic decision-making in the field of
In the Lenin District of Bishkek, the Department of Education has announced a tender for the installation of security and fire alarm systems in several educational institutions. In particular, the work will be carried out in schools No. 92, 117, 118, and 119, as well as in kindergartens No. 55 and 56. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, 7 million 26.9 thousand soms are planned to be allocated for schools, while the amount for kindergartens will be 814.7
The U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Leslie Viguerie, congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on the upcoming New Year, expressing sincere wishes for the country's population together with his wife. In his address, the ambassador expressed hope that the coming year would be filled with bright moments, bringing optimism and a peaceful sky. His wife added that it is important to ensure safety for children and create an atmosphere of warmth for them, as well as wishing health and well-being to
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law concerning amendments to the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, which affects taxation, social insurance, and non-tax revenues. This information was provided by the president's press service. According to the statement, the document introduces a number of tax benefits for individuals and legal entities, as well as for entrepreneurs.
Bishkek January 1, Thursday At night, the temperature is expected to be in the range of +1…+3 °C, with cloudy weather and possible precipitation in the form of rain and snow.
Siroko Messerli, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Kyrgyzstan, sent his greetings to the citizens of the country ahead of the New Year. In his address, he wished the people of Kyrgyzstan and their families happiness, success, and prosperity in the coming year on behalf of the Swiss embassy. “Happy New Year! I wish you and your loved ones happiness, success, and prosperity,” his greeting states.
At the professional boxing evening Saikou X Lush vol.4, which took place in Nagoya, Japan, Kyrgyz boxers achieved victory over the Japanese team with a final score of 4:3. According to representatives of the promotional company in Kyrgyzstan, the event featured seven bouts between boxers from the two countries. As a result, Kyrgyz athletes managed to win four of them.
In its latest report, analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) highlighted the sectors of the economy in the Eurasian region where there is a growing influx of Chinese investments (EDB, 2025). Key factors contributing to this growth are the energy and manufacturing sectors.
The incident involving a taxi driver and a passenger, in which the latter became a victim of obscene remarks, quickly spread on social media. As a result, the employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District were able to identify the offender. The detained individual turned out to be 39-year-old T. K., who was placed in the local internal affairs department.
, Yrysbek SHADYBEKOV With the arrival of the new year, journalists from 24.kg went to the streets of Osh to find out how local residents are bidding farewell to 2025 and what changes they have noticed in the city. According to most respondents, the main positive change has been the improvement in road conditions. When asked about the most noticeable changes this year, many residents unanimously replied: “The roads have become better.”
In 2025, the assets of the 500 richest people in the world increased by a record $2.2 trillion, marking a significant achievement. The main factors contributing to this growth include the rise of stock markets, interest in artificial intelligence, rising commodity prices, and political changes following Donald Trump's victory in the elections at the end of 2024. Among those who significantly increased their wealth are businessmen such as Larry Ellison (Oracle), Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX),
New Year 2026 is already being celebrated in several countries, while in Kyrgyzstan, the celebration will begin at midnight from December 31 to January 1. Eight countries in the world celebrate this moment at a different time. The time is indicated according to Bishkek. The residents of the Line Islands and Kiribati were the first to welcome the New Year at 16:00. Then, at 17:00, the celebration began in New Zealand, and at 18:00 — in Kamchatka, the Marshall Islands, and Fiji.
In Pakistan, the textile industry, which is an important part of the economy, is facing serious difficulties. These problems are caused by rising production costs, a decrease in export volumes, and disruptions in logistics, which are exacerbated by a nationwide strike of freight carriers. According to data from the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA), the sector, which has historically provided a significant portion of employment and export revenues, has shown a decline in export
Professor Talantbek Batyraliev, the chief freelance cardiologist of the Ministry of Health, congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on the upcoming holiday in his New Year’s address. In his message, he emphasized the importance of healthcare reforms initiated in the country and noted the successes that have been achieved.
As part of the "Жеңеке project" series, we will tell the story of Aizhana Sabirbaeva, who met her future husband thanks to a friend. Unexpectedly for herself, Aizhana learned that her chosen one had been interested in her long before they met.
On Tuesday, China conducted significant military exercises near Taiwan, which included not only live-fire drills and missile launches but also a demonstration of new amphibious ships. These maneuvers were the largest in history and were accompanied by stern statements regarding the unacceptability of external interference, as reported by Reuters. According to the agency's information, the exercises lasted about ten hours: missiles were launched in waters located both to the north and south
Starting from January 1, 2026, the heads of four district administrations have been instructed to begin preparatory work for the repair of road surfaces and sidewalks. This decision was made at a meeting dedicated to preparing city services for the New Year holidays. The Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, emphasized the need to ensure the safe conduct of New Year events in Ala-Too Square and called for special attention to be paid to celebrations in the districts.
Professor Igor Pershukov, in his congratulatory message, noted that in 2025, Kyrgyzstan took a step towards a new approach in the healthcare sector. In his address to his compatriots, he highlighted key areas that need development in 2026.
Against the backdrop of a sharp collapse in the value of the Iranian rial, which reached 1.39 million rials per dollar on the unofficial market, Iran has witnessed the largest protests in the last three years. In response, the country's president urged authorities to consider the legitimate demands of the protesters. The protests began on Sunday with demonstrations by shop owners at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran and have continued for a third day. On Monday, December 29, following the initial
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has updated the resolution regarding the rules for the stay of foreign citizens in the country. This decision is aimed at streamlining migration regulations. According to the new version of the document, the duration of stay for foreigners in Kyrgyzstan now depends on their nationality and the grounds for entry. For example, individuals arriving on visas or residence permits can remain in the country for the duration of these documents.
- From October 1 to December 31, 2025, the Antimonopoly Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce imposed 51 fines totaling 213,000 soms for unjustified price increases on coal. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Service, Muratbek Imankulov, on the radio. Of the total number of fines, 45 were imposed on individuals, and 6 on legal entities. In Bishkek, the social price for coal from Kara-Keche is 5,800 soms per ton, while private sellers may charge up to 6,600 soms.
As part of his trip to the Jalal-Abad and Osh regions, Matkerimov visited the infectious diseases hospital of the Osh City Clinical Hospital to assess how medical assistance is organized for patients with acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. The main objective of the visit was to study the current occupancy of the hospital beds against the backdrop of increasing morbidity. The First Deputy Minister of Health got acquainted with the work of the infectious diseases hospital in Osh.
On December 31, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, handed over a service vehicle to the social institution "Boorukerdik." This was reported by the press service of the city authorities. The city hall clarified that the head of the city was approached by one of the elderly clients of the institution with a request for a vehicle. He noted that the transport is necessary for emergency situations, including transporting people to medical facilities.
A fire occurred in the Lenin district of Bishkek, which, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations press service, has already been successfully extinguished. Five fire brigades and an operational headquarters were dispatched to extinguish the fire.
The fire in a residential building in the Lenin district of Bishkek was completely extinguished on December 31. Five fire crews, as well as the headquarters and operational group, participated in the firefighting efforts, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations report. It was reported that the fire was localized at 14:14, and the final extinguishing was completed at 15:37. Unfortunately, one person did not survive as a result of this incident.