How is your housing security? In Bishkek – on average, low
Society

How is your housing security? In Bishkek – on average, low

The expert urges the authorities to intensify actions in this area At a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with industrial policy, transport, and construction, Irina Grishechkina, the deputy director of the Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Planning, noted that housing provision in Bishkek is a serious problem.

27.12.2025, 14:59
World

Trump and Zelensky to Hold Talks in Florida on December 28

The meeting, announced by the White House, will begin at 3:00 PM local time. Representatives of the media are expected to be present at the event. Earlier, Zelensky himself shared information about the upcoming meeting with Trump, adding that he plans to present a new peace plan consisting of 20 points developed by the Ukrainian side during the negotiations.

27.12.2025, 14:57
Society

The children of the deceased Zhibek will receive assistance

The elder son of Zhibek Urustemova, Bekzhan Urustemov, met with representatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on behalf of the chairman of this agency, Kamchybek Tashiev. During the meeting, a decision was made to provide comprehensive support for Zhibek's children. Among the measures are assistance in obtaining housing, paying off the mortgage, employment for the elder son, and funding for the education of the younger children. This issue is under the close attention

27.12.2025, 14:56
Sadyr Japarov launched a waste recycling plant in Bishkek
Politics

Sadyr Japarov launched a waste recycling plant in Bishkek

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov noted at the event that the solid waste landfill began its operation in 1974 and has since accumulated about 20 million tons of garbage, which has created serious problems for the capital. Every day, up to 1,500 tons of waste were removed in Bishkek, negatively impacting the city's ecology. Despite years of efforts, a systematic solution to this problem had not been achieved.

27.12.2025, 14:55
The USA imposes sanctions against the EU due to the Digital Services Act
Politics

The USA imposes sanctions against the EU due to the Digital Services Act

Visa Denials for European Human Rights Defenders and EU Commissioner The U.S. State Department has decided not to issue entry visas to five Europeans who participated in the development of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). Among them is former EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton. In a statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, published on December 24, these individuals were labeled as "radical activists" using their positions to promote repressive

27.12.2025, 14:54
Economy

China's Accumulated Investments in the Manufacturing Industry of the Eurasian Region Grew from $5 Billion to $14.5 Billion by 2025

According to analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the structure of Chinese investments in the Eurasian region is undergoing significant changes, which will be relevant in 2025. Several key trends are highlighted in the analysis of Chinese direct foreign investments (FDI) in this region, particularly concerning economic sectors.

27.12.2025, 14:54
Sadyr Japarov: It's Not Possible to Just Come and Take Djeruys
Politics

Sadyr Japarov: It's Not Possible to Just Come and Take Djeruys

A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to return the Jerooy gold deposit to the state, similar to Kumtor During the IV People's Kurultai in Bishkek, one of the representatives from the capital put forward an initiative to return the Jerooy gold deposit to state ownership, similar to what was done with Kumtor.

27.12.2025, 14:53
Kamchybek Tashiev: Kyrgyzstan Among the World Leaders in Freestyle Wrestling
Society

Kamchybek Tashiev: Kyrgyzstan Among the World Leaders in Freestyle Wrestling

Apartments were awarded to athletes at the championship On December 25, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling took place at the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, where the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, General-Polkovnik Kamchybek Tashiev, was present. According to the press center of the service, he welcomed the participants of the competition and congratulated the winners, wishing

27.12.2025, 14:49
Starting January 1, part of Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek will be closed
Society

Starting January 1, part of Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek will be closed

A section of the road is scheduled to be closed Part of the avenue is being closed due to the construction of underground pedestrian crossings and bus stops. Mayor Aibek Junushaliev made the decision to impose restrictions considering the New Year holidays, which will last from January 1 to January 12.

27.12.2025, 14:47
Ecology

16 million euros were "eaten up," - Sadyr Japarov on the attempt to build a waste recycling plant by the previous authorities

During the opening of the Eco-Technology Plant, which is engaged in electricity production through the disposal of solid household waste, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the previous authorities spoke about the construction of the plant but actually only "ate" a significant amount from the received 22 million euros, leaving behind only a hut. “There are 6 million euros left in the bank, which we plan to return to Europe. The city administration will also pay for those 16 million,

27.12.2025, 14:40
In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of preschool education for children has reached 50%
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of preschool education for children has reached 50%

Over the past year, there has been an increase in both the number of kindergartens and the number of places for children The Ministry of Education reports that there are 1,997 full-day kindergartens operating in the country, attended by 257.3 thousand children. This is an increase of 23.4 thousand children and 85 kindergartens compared to 2024. According to the National Statistical Committee, the coverage of preschool education is 32.3%, which is 4% higher than in the previous academic year.

27.12.2025, 14:36
Society

Kamchybek Tashiev congratulated the children at the special boarding school on the New Year.

At the celebration held in the renovated building, the students received gifts and a sum of one million soms. Kamchybek Tashiev, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet and the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), visited a specialized boarding school in Bishkek for children with hearing impairments. This information was published by the press service of the GKNB.

27.12.2025, 14:32
In Kyrgyzstan, 291 social facilities were put into operation in 2025
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 291 social facilities were put into operation in 2025

15.5 billion soms were allocated for their construction and repair According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, in 2025, 15.5 billion soms were allocated from the republican budget for the construction and major repair of socio-cultural facilities. This amount exceeds the corresponding figure for 2024 by 33.6%.

27.12.2025, 14:28
Gulya Kozhokulova: Students Should Be Required to Work for the State
Politics

Gulya Kozhokulova: Students Should Be Required to Work for the State

The deputy expressed an initiative to involve budget-funded students in state service The situation with the shortage of personnel in Kyrgyzstan requires a solution, and Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova proposed that graduates of higher educational institutions studying on a budget basis should be obligated to work for the state. She made this statement during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh.

27.12.2025, 14:27
The murder of a woman by a former police officer will be investigated by the GKNB.
Incidents

The murder of a woman by a former police officer will be investigated by the GKNB.

A special investigative operational group has been formed in the case of the murder of a woman by her ex-husband, a former police officer, in Bishkek. The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) will take over the investigation of the murder committed by the woman's ex-husband, who previously served in the police. This information was announced by the GKNB press service.

27.12.2025, 14:14
World

Trump announced a planned conversation with Putin and expressed confidence in its success

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he intends to have a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future and expressed confidence that the negotiations will go well. As reported by The Independent, Trump made this statement in an interview with Politico. According to the White House chief, the conversation with the Russian leader could take place at any time convenient for him.

27.12.2025, 14:12
Politics

The tariff exemption for the import of electric vehicles will take effect on January 22, 2026.

According to the State Customs Service, the entry into force of the decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council dated December 5, 2025, No. 111 implies the cancellation of import duties on electric vehicles. According to this decision, the benefits will apply to "pure electric vehicles" (code 8703 80 000 3 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature) and "plug-in hybrids" (code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature) that will be imported into Kyrgyzstan.

27.12.2025, 14:05
Traffic of heavy trucks is temporarily restricted at the Too-Ashuu pass
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Traffic of heavy trucks is temporarily restricted at the Too-Ashuu pass

Temporary restrictions on the highway have been introduced due to snowfall According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, temporary restrictions for heavy vehicles have been established at the Too-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek—Osh highway from the "Sosnovka" post.

27.12.2025, 13:59
World

NATO Aircraft Scrambled Due to Flight of Russian Tu-95MS

NATO fighters were activated to monitor the flight of Russian strategic bombers over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas. According to information provided by the British publication Mirror, Alliance aircraft were called in after Russian Tu-95MS approached NATO airspace. This flight was perceived as a demonstration of potential pressure from Moscow, and the article mentions rumors of a possible threat to the northern territories of the United Kingdom.

27.12.2025, 13:56
The founder of the REN TV channel, Irena Lesnevskaya, has passed away.
Society

The founder of the REN TV channel, Irena Lesnevskaya, has passed away.

This sad news was confirmed by her former colleague Irena Lesnevskaya, a journalist and founder of the REN TV channel, passed away at the age of 83. The information was provided by Marianna Maximovskaya, the general director of "VK Video," who previously served as the deputy editor-in-chief of the channel from 2003 to 2014.

27.12.2025, 13:56