In anticipation of the New Year holidays, starting from December 29, the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic began to serve in an enhanced mode. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, more than 12,000 police officers will be involved on New Year's Eve to ensure public safety and order.
In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, Osh, a new Patrol Police Service center has been officially launched, created to monitor compliance with traffic rules. This was reported by the press service of the local mayor's office. To implement the project, 70 new modern surveillance cameras have been installed on the streets of the city, which record traffic violations. Thus, there are now a total of 125 video cameras operating in real-time in Osh.
The storm "Hannes," which hit Finland, caused power outages in about 160,000 households, reports the Swedish publication Sweden Herald, citing RIA Novosti. The wind speed during the winter storm reached 25 meters per second, leading to widespread power outages. As of 10:30 PM local time, more than 160,000 households were without electricity, with the western regions of the country being particularly affected. "Throughout the evening, as the storm intensified, the number of
The Olivier salad continues to hold a central place on the New Year's table for most families in Kyrgyzstan. We conducted an analysis and calculated how much, on average, it will cost to prepare classic Olivier for the holiday.
As of 5:00 PM on December 28, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 90 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
A festive event was held at the State Puppet Theater named after Musa Jangaziev for children with disabilities living in the Chui region and Bishkek, as well as for those facing difficulties in life. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, attended the event and congratulated both the children and the theater staff on the holiday.
The Chinese authorities have imposed an official ban on the creation of films and series in which a rich man falls in love with a poor girl. According to government agencies, such plots create false expectations among viewers and can undermine work motivation. The idea of "success through love" is no longer considered a positive example for society.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, plans are underway to relocate the livestock market to a new site, while modern multifunctional facilities are expected to be constructed at its current location. This was announced by the city's mayor, Altynbek Ergeshov, during a conversation with sellers at the market. The Tokmok livestock market is one of the largest in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan, serving as an important trading platform for the exchange of livestock, including cows, sheep,
An event organized by the local police took place in the city of Osh. This information was provided by the patrol service of the Osh police.
The New Year's greeting video was created by the leadership of the State Tax Service in collaboration with the State Enterprise "Salyk Service" and singer Elera Kabyldzhan kyzy.
The National Theater "Manas" presented a new book titled "Manaschylar" on February 18, which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy, covering the last 500 years. The author of the book is Nurbek Talantbekov, who also serves as the director of the theater. In chronological order, the names of the manaschy are presented, and their stories are enriched with poems written by manaschy Rysbai Isakov. Nurbek Talantbekov emphasized that manaschy and their art
Ibn Khaldun and his followers viewed the cycles of asabiyyah as the key reason for the emergence, growth, and decline of states. Although the term translates to "collective solidarity," it does not fully capture its essence, as it pertains to groups of people who have seized power. An example of steppe asabiyyah is the 26 companions of Genghis Khan, who became the founders of the largest empire in history, which lasted six centuries until the collapse of the Kazakh Khanate in the
The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev strongly recommended that representatives of China Road learn the Kyrgyz language. This statement was made at a meeting dedicated to the construction of roads in the Issyk-Kul region. During the discussion of the work on the section of the Barskoon — Karakol road, Tashiev inquired why the employees of the company, which has been operating in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years, do not speak the state language.
As part of these exercises, the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (CTAK) reported that the task was to check the readiness of specialized units for counterattacks and their combat effectiveness. The military practiced maneuvers and carried out fire missions, as well as tested the reliability of strategic weapons. The missiles successfully reached their targets, flying over the sea for almost 170 minutes along the designated trajectory. Kim Jong Un characterized these exercises as successful
The law signed by Vladimir Putin prohibits the enforcement of foreign court decisions in criminal cases in Russia if their jurisdiction has not been recognized with the participation of the Russian Federation. The full text of the document is available on the website of legal acts. This restriction also applies to decisions of international judicial bodies if their jurisdiction is not based on international treaties with Russia or resolutions of the UN Security Council.
The press service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the completion of work for the year 2025. At the opening of the meeting, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the Presidential Administration, noted that all planned tasks for 2025 had been successfully accomplished.
In Batken, a New Year's celebration for children was held, organized by the presidential representative in the region, Aibek Shamenov. According to the regional administration, the event gathered 110 children from different parts of the region. Among them were honor students, children from large and low-income families, as well as children without guardians and those who lost their parents as a result of border conflicts.
The announcement of this title took place at the Olympic Ball held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Today, a republican preventive campaign titled "Adherence to Traffic Rules is a Guarantee of Human Life!" took place in Kyrgyzstan. The main event was held at Ala-Too Square in Bishkek with the support of the officers from the Patrol Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the campaign, inspectors did not issue a single protocol; instead, they engaged with drivers, reminding them of the importance of following traffic rules, being attentive while
- On August 12, 2025, the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 198 "On Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic" came into effect. This law, as noted at a press conference in Bishkek on December 29, 2025, by the head of the National Investment Agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, is aimed at improving the predictability of conditions for investors. One of the main aspects of this legislation is the provision of guarantees for the protection of investments, especially in situations where the state decides
According to Mirzamakhmudov, the decrease in electricity generation is related to a 35% reduction in water flow. While new small and micro hydropower plants with capacities ranging from 1 to 5 megawatts were only able to produce 140 million kilowatt-hours, which is a negligible amount. The minister added that in the context of water resource shortages, Uzbekistan will continue to develop hydropower, but will also pay attention to alternative energy sources, including solar and wind energy, as
In anticipation of the holiday, the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, handed over official vehicles to the Municipal Inspection and district administrations, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. During the vehicle handover ceremony, the mayor expressed gratitude to the employees of the Municipal Inspection for their contribution to environmental protection and the results achieved.
The drill of the civil protection departments and law enforcement agencies in the Jayil district has taken place. To ensure safety and effective response to possible emergencies, starting today, the emergency services and law enforcement agencies of the Jayil district are operating in an enhanced mode.
The Cycling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that the national team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in the 45th Asian Championship, which will take place from February 4 to 13 in Saudi Arabia.
On December 29, at a staff meeting, the Minister of Transport and Communications Abasattar Syrgabaev announced reprimands to several officials responsible for the construction of the Balykchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol road, as reported by the ministry's press service. At the meeting, which was attended by heads of various structural and territorial divisions of the Ministry of Transport, current issues in the transport sector were discussed.
As part of a criminal investigation related to fraud, GKNB officers detained B.K.B., who previously worked at institution No. 21 of the GSIN of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to the provided information, the company's net profit in 2025 amounted to 59 billion 286 million soms. More than 21.5 billion soms will be directed to the budget of the Kyrgyz Republic in the form of taxes and other mandatory payments. In addition, shareholders received 13 billion 48 million soms in the form of dividends. It is expected that gold production will exceed 12 tons by the end of 2025.
Modern automotive technologies and the aging vehicle fleet have led to an increasing number of cars being deemed irreparable after accidents, and this is happening for reasons that may not be expected. According to the Carscoops portal, the true costs begin to manifest not immediately. The rise in the number of accidents resulting in total loss of vehicles is not linked to a decline in driver skills. According to a new report, automotive technologies are becoming increasingly complex, and the
During the final press conference, Jeyhun Bayramov noted that the letter from Russia contains points that raise serious questions and confusion for Azerbaijan. According to him, the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, reported the closure of the criminal case, which is surprising. In response to this notification, the relevant authorities of Azerbaijan provided detailed explanations of their position and expressed hope for a prompt clarification of the
The celebration, which took place on December 28, 2025, at the "Zhashtyk Arena," gathered about 3,000 young citizens. Among the honored guests were the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, the Children's Rights Commissioner of the Kyrgyz Republic, Asel Chynbaeva, and the Deputy Speaker of the Bishkek City Council, Zhyldyzbek Abdrayimov. In his greeting, the mayor expressed hope for the health and success of children in their studies and creativity, as well as wishing them a
According to information from the cybersecurity company F6, attackers have begun actively hacking Telegram accounts, offering users to participate in promotions with "prizes" and fake "advent calendars." This incident was reported in "Kommersant." Users receive offers to check their activity for a Premium subscription or "stars" (Telegram's internal currency). Links to these offers are spread through TikTok and lead to phishing sites or malicious
At a meeting on road construction issues in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev, chairman of the State Committee for National Security, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work by the company "Kyrgyz Zhol Kurolysh." He emphasized that only 40% of the 46 km road had been completed in five years. Tashiev asked the company representative what percentage of the work had already been completed, to which he received the response that the section would be finished by August 31.
On December 29, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. The investigation established that S. U. E. used his personal family connections with President Sadyr Japarov and SCNS Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev to commit the crime. He seized vehicles, including a 2022 Toyota Tundra valued at $65,000 and a 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class estimated at $15,000.
- From January to November 2025, the Chuy region recorded a growth in fixed capital investments of 16.8%. This information was provided by the National Statistics Committee. The total volume of investments in the region amounted to 32.1 billion soms, which significantly exceeds last year's figure of 24.3 billion soms.
During her speech at the People's Kurultai, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva drew a parallel between the transition to a 12-year education system and family conflicts during renovations. According to her, the shift to a new educational model was proposed by President Sadyr Japarov, who noted that his own experience with his son in Europe showed that the diploma obtained under the old system did not meet international standards. Kendirbaeva mentioned that the first year was
Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, announced impressive financial results for the Kumtor mine for the year 2025. According to Orunbekov, the company's revenue amounted to over 124 billion 216 million soms, and the total gold production will reach 12 tons. All funds received will be directed to the country's budget and used for the benefit of the citizens.
In anticipation of the New Year, in Bagysh, located in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, 80 children received gifts. This information was reported by Nursultan Tügoibekov, the head of the village council.
The specialists of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained a man named S.U.E., who is suspected of committing large-scale fraud. The agency's press service reports on his detention.
Textbooks on mathematics for 7th grades of schools in Kyrgyzstan have been released, reports the press service of the Ministry of Education. The total number of published textbooks is 144,965 copies, which will be sent to educational institutions.
Temirbek Erkinov has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Health. This information was confirmed by Kaktus.media in the government. His responsibilities will include coordinating digitalization in the healthcare sector.
During the event, the mayor emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order and adherence to the law in places of mass gatherings, including shopping and entertainment centers and recreation areas. "I am confident that your professionalism and responsibility will allow us to celebrate the holidays peacefully and safely. Every resident and guest of the capital should welcome the New Year in a comfortable and safe environment," noted A. Junushaliev. The Patrol Service of the
The State Security Service of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of a citizen named S.U.E., who is accused of fraud related to the theft of two cars. He allegedly used personal connections with high-ranking officials in the country, including the president and the head of the GKNB, as a cover. According to information from the GKNB, the man took possession of a 2022 Toyota Tundra worth $65,000 and a 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class valued at $15,000.
In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," the Minister of Education pointed out that many parents hope for state funding for children's meals in kindergartens. However, she reminded that according to the current Budget Code, such expenses must be covered by the parents themselves. Kendirbaeva emphasized that the state is responsible for the socialization and development of children, while parents should take care of their nutrition. "There are various social programs and benefits
Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Education, announced changes to the rules for conducting competitions for the position of school directors on "Birinchi Radio." Previously, the competitive selection for appointing leaders of educational institutions was quite a costly process. According to the minister, this approach is ineffective.
According to the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, the volume of foreign direct investment in the first half of 2025 amounted to $562.7 million. In comparison, in the same period of 2024, this figure was $462.2 million. This means that the volume of investments increased by 21.7% compared to the first half of last year. This was reported by Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Agency for Investment Promotion, at a press conference. The main sources of investment were
In the run-up to the New Year, there is a trend in Kyrgyzstan towards switching to online shopping formats. According to a study conducted by Ozon in November 2025, 20% of the country's citizens prefer to buy gifts and holiday purchases exclusively online. The survey covered more than 600 respondents. Among those surveyed, 27% started their New Year shopping a week before the holiday, while 24% did so a few days prior.
Temirbek Erkinov Erkinov succeeded Nurgul Adnaeva. Before this, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Weather forecast for December 30 in Kyrgyzstan. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. However, during the day, snow is forecasted in the mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. In the agricultural areas of these regions, as well as in the rest of the country, no precipitation is predicted. Drivers should be cautious as snow drifts and ice may occur on the roads. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.