For the first time, a scientist from the Kyrgyz Republic has been awarded the Russian Government Prize in the field of science

Since 1994, the government of Russia has annually awarded prizes in the fields of science and technology, including medical science, for outstanding achievements in scientific research and the development of new technologies. This year, awards were given to the authors of 14 works, among which for the first time a scientist from Kyrgyzstan was recognized. Bakha­dyr Khakimovich Bebezov, head of the Department of Innovative Surgical Technologies at the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical

Apartments for Champions: Tashiev Rewarded Six Athletes for Their Achievements on the World Stage

On December 25, the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the Kyrgyzstan Championship in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, which is taking place at the "Zhashtyk" sports arena. This was reported by the State National Security Committee. This championship, held as part of the national sports calendar, gathered athletes from various regions and areas of Kyrgyzstan who meet the established requirements for participation,

The schoolboy Nurzaman, who was received by the president, was welcomed as a hero at home.

Nurzaman Almazbekov, a fourth grader from the village of Kara-Kul in the Osh region, became a local star after being received by President Sadyr Japarov. Nurzaman gained widespread recognition thanks to a video in which he, trudging through nearly a meter of snow, makes his way to school in the village of Koo-Chaty. This video caught the attention of the head of state, who then invited the boy to a New Year's event at the presidential office. On December 17, Nurzaman met with the

In the Orenburg Region, three citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic died in a traffic accident, including a child.

A serious car accident occurred on the M-5 "Ural" highway in the Orenburg region, resulting in the deaths of three citizens of Kyrgyzstan, including a child. According to Russian media reports, the collision involved three passenger cars. In addition to the deceased, five people sustained various injuries, including a child. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. Three passenger cars collided on the M-5 "Ural" highway, resulting in

EEC has eliminated import duties on waste and scrap of precious metals until the end of 2028

The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to eliminate import duty rates for waste and scrap of precious metals (codes 7112 30 000 0, 7112 91 000 0, 7112 92 000 0, and 7112 99 000 0 according to the EAEU Commodity Nomenclature). This measure will be in effect until December 31, 2028, as reported on the official EEC website. Vaagn Kazaryan, the director of the customs tariff and non-tariff regulation department of the EEC, emphasized that previous experience in applying

The National Bank revoked the license of the credit union "Dividend" in the Batken region

- 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.

The court evicted Larisa Dolina from the sold apartment

According to Meduza, the Moscow City Court granted the lawsuit of Polina Lurye, who purchased Larisa Dolina's apartment in Khamovniki, and revoked the rights of Dolina and her family to this property. Earlier in December, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation confirmed Lurye's ownership of the apartment, which was sold by Dolina under the pressure of fraudsters.

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of December 26

International media and news agencies have reported on events in Ukraine and around the world occurring against the backdrop of military actions in the country. This overview briefly highlights the most significant events. A New Year tree in an apartment damaged by a drone strike in Zaporizhzhia. Photo by Dmytro Smolienko / Ukrinform / NurPhoto / Getty Images. Volgograd was subjected to nighttime attacks by Ukrainian drones, resulting in about 20 explosions and the destruction of around ten

A Private Comprehensive Strategy Center for AI Established in Mongolia

Artificial intelligence has become the main topic of the current year, attracting attention worldwide. Numerous innovative solutions in this field are actively changing the market situation. Mongolia is also not left out of these changes. MCS Group, a major player in the Mongolian business market, has launched the MCS AI Lab — a center focused on developing strategies in the field of AI. 🔍 Behind the Scenes of Business

The Cabinet extended the New Year holidays until January 12.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended the New Year holidays of 2026 until January 12, as reported by the Telegram channel "Gosinfo". The Ministry of Labor previously clarified that the relevant document provides for the transfer of working days from January 8 and 9 to the weekends of February 7 and April 25, 2026. According to Article 66 of the Labor Code, citizens of Kyrgyzstan will rest from January 1 to 7. The reasons for extending the holidays were explained by the

The Korean film God's Band ("God's Group"), filmed in Mongolia, has been released in South Korean cinemas. Video

The comedy God's Band, also known as Choir of God, tells the story of a fictional choir set in North Korea. The film, released in December 2025, received positive feedback from audiences during preview screenings, attributed to its witty plot and the return of actor Park Si-hoo to the screen. Park Si-hoo, who plays a North Korean military officer, shared his impressions of filming in Mongolia in an interview with The Chosun Daily. He noted that he spent between one and two months in the

A delegate from Bishkek asked the president to open the access roads to Aitmatov Avenue

At the People's Kurultai, a delegate from Bishkek, Doelös Muratov, addressed President Sadyr Japarov with a request to ensure access to Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. In addition, he raised issues regarding the repair of the Southern Highway and the fight against illegal construction. Muratov also noted that to address the problem of staff shortages, it is necessary to revert to Soviet methods. He emphasized that the training of medical professionals and teachers should be free and include

Map: Where will the Eastern Bypass Road and the streets connecting to it be located?

On December 22, construction of the Eastern Bypass Road began in Bishkek. The press service of the city administration presented a map on December 25, indicating the route of the road and the adjacent streets. The project of the new road, which will be 16 kilometers long, will be located in the eastern part of the capital, beyond the urban development. As part of this project, the construction of five interchanges is planned, as well as the construction and reconstruction of neighboring streets:

ประชาชาติธุรกิจ: Thailand and Mongolia celebrated the 52nd anniversary of their relations with a cultural concert "Two Colors of Sound"

According to information provided by the publication ประชาชาติธุรกิจ, a concert titled The 2 Colours of Sound was held in Thailand and Mongolia, dedicated to the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations. The event took place at the King Mongkut Institute of Technology in Ladkrabang. The concert was organized by the Thai Cultural Council in Mongolia in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Phuket and Phang Nga, with support from various state and private partners.

A delegate of the People's Kurultai proposed to ban vodka in Kyrgyzstan

In his speech, he emphasized that the president had previously raised issues related to violence and traffic accidents. Momunaliev believes that a ban on the sale of vodka could be one of the solutions to these serious problems. Additionally, the delegate discussed issues related to healthcare. He mentioned the appointment of a new minister and suggested sending specialists from this department to survey rural areas and settlements so they could assess the condition of medical institutions

The first day of the people's Kurultai has concluded, with speeches delivered by 106 delegates.

On this day, 106 delegates representing various regions of the country presented their addresses. The opening of the Kurultai began with a speech by President Sadyr Japarov. The event also featured a speech by the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlabek Turgunbek uulu, and a report by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The fourth People's Kurultai includes 690 delegates, among whom are representatives of labor migrants and ethnic communities.

Tender announced for the second stage of the Ulaanbaatar Metro construction project under the EPC+F scheme

According to information from IPMO, the second phase of the project will be implemented in two stages. The estimated budget for the first phase is ₮6.6 trillion (approximately $18.6 billion), of which the contractor is expected to provide financing for 85% of the total cost, while the remaining 15% will be covered by the capital's budget. Package II is planned to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2026. The first stage of the tender for selecting the general contractor for Ulaanbaatar

In 2025, athletes of the national team of Mongolia won 149 medals

Currently, more than 250 athletes from Mongolia are training and participating in competitions under the guidance of 57 coaches. They are engaged in 27 different sports, including winter, summer, and Paralympic disciplines. This information was reported on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth. This year, the team participated in 91 competitions and held 24 domestic and 11 international training camps, resulting in the acquisition of 149 medals. The medal

The issue with the master plan of the Chui District needs to be resolved, - delegate

At the people's kurultai held on December 25, delegate Daniyar Moldobaev raised the issue of the general plan for the Chui region. In his speech, he emphasized the need to address staffing issues in the Burana complex and noted the region's need for the creation of a sports complex.

In 2025, five new neurosurgical technologies were implemented at the Third State Central Hospital

In 2025, the Third State Central Hospital successfully localized five advanced technologies in the field of neurosurgery, significantly reducing the number of patients seeking treatment abroad. In the current year, the medical institution performed 1,908 open surgeries on the brain and spinal cord. Of these, 346 surgeries involved both malignant and benign tumors, with 104 of them, accounting for 30%, related to complex deep-seated tumors. Additionally, 5.8% of the surgeries (110 cases) were

Centennial Buildings: The Mill in Jeti-Oguz, Built 100 Years Ago. Photo

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an old mill has been preserved, as reported by a teacher from the village of Chon-Jargyldchak, Bolot Urkaliev, to a Turmush correspondent. According to him, the village is located not far from the highway. His grandmother and grandfather on his mother's side built the first mill here.

The road to Zardala was opened for traffic for 888.9 million soms — the president participated

In the Batken region, the construction of a road has been completed, costing 888.9 million soms. This route connects the villages of Sary-Talaa, Kyzyl-Tash, and Zardaly. The opening of new industrial and social facilities, including the road to Zardaly, took place as part of the IV People's Kurultai, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. The event was broadcast online.

The Potanin Glacier will henceforth be called the Khuiten Glacier.

Potanin Glacier will now be called Khuiten Glacier At a meeting held on December 24, the government approved the renaming of several geographical objects in the Bayan-Ölgii and Sukhbaatar aimags, restoring their historical Mongolian names. In particular, it was decided to eliminate names of places and water bodies that were given in other languages, such as Russian, Kazakh, and Tuvan. In collaboration with the Main Administration of Land Use, Geodesy, and Cartography, the Academy of Sciences,

In Mongolia, teachers' salaries will be raised by 50%

Starting January 1, 2026, the base salary of teachers and school staff will be increased by 50 percent. This was reported in materials presented by the Cabinet of Ministers of Mongolia, as informed by MiddleAsianNews. At the last government meeting held at the State Palace, a decision was made regarding the salaries of public servants in the fields of science, healthcare, and education.

The Specialized Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Kanybek Dosmambetov for the position of Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan.

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

Kyrgyzstan is negotiating the export of beans to the Dubai market

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.

Chinese investors established 500 million cubic meters of gas reserves — what is known about the field in Batken

The Kadamjai district has still not determined the gas reserves that are surfacing. About ten underground gas wells are located in hilly terrain, 3-4 kilometers southwest of the village of Örükzar. Gas continues to rise spontaneously from some of them.

Edil Baysalov met with the Ambassador of Ukraine

The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan won the tournament in the Maldives

The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan took first place at the international tournament held in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup took place from December 21 to 25 in the capital city of Male, with four teams participating.

More than 530 thousand dollars received by 4 organizations in Kyrgyzstan for the development of nurseries

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

Today in Bishkek. Weather, events, dates

In Bishkek, December 26 is expected to bring precipitation in the form of rain, which may turn into snow. During the day, the air temperature will be around +5 degrees.

Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan: Strengthened Control Over Illegal Circulation of Pyrotechnic Products

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

Attention! The Bishkek Police are searching for the missing Duyshenbek Koychumanov

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.

Six Trade and Logistics Centers Will Be Opened in the Issyk-Kul Region

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

Young Talents: 7th Grader Ayana Kylchbekova Wins Silver in Judo in Chui Region After Two Months of Training

Ayana Kylchbekova, a seventh grader from Tokmok, successfully competed in a judo tournament, taking an honorable 2nd place in the weight category up to 36 kg. The tournament took place in her hometown, Tokmok. Turmush correspondent spoke with this young athlete.

Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 158 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir data, on December 25, 2025, at 11:00, the air pollution level in Bishkek reached 158 AQI. This level is classified as unhealthy.

In the Suzak District, a man was fined for illegal gravel extraction from the Kara-Darya River

Specialists from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid after receiving information from emergency services workers regarding the situation in the Suzak district. As a result of the inspection, it was found that a citizen named M. R. was extracting gravel from the Kara-Darya River without the necessary permits.

GKNB KR: Head of Chui District Detained

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.

The USA threatened retaliatory measures against EU companies over the digital tax

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.

Almambet Shykmamatov: Laboratories for Testing Imported Jewelry Will Open at Airports

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 Bishkek, no precipitation at night, rain and snow during the day — weather forecast for December 26

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan for December 26. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is predicted during the night in some areas of the Naryn region, as well as in the foothills and mountainous parts of the Jalal-Abad region. At the same time, no precipitation is expected in the valley zone of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as in the agricultural zones of the Chui, Talas, Osh, and Batken regions, and in the Issyk-Kul region.

The Attorney General of Kyrgyzstan met with the Attorney General of Qatar

No fires detected at the landfill in the village of Belovodskoye, - response from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the statement of the deputy

The Ministry of Nature has responded to a statement by a deputy claiming that the landfill in the village of Belovodskoye in the Moscow district of the Chui region is in a state of continuous burning. The press service of the agency reported that no fires have been recorded at this landfill so far.

Joshua secured a confident victory over Jake Paul

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.

Be Vigilant! Scammers Are Sending Messages on Behalf of Tax Officials in Kyrgyzstan

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.

In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud related to land sales has been detained

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

A Plant Quarantine Laboratory is Being Built in Balykchy

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

Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 156 AQI (smog map)

According to information from IQAir, on December 23, 2025, in Bishkek, at 11:00, the air quality level is 156 AQI. This value indicates unhealthy conditions.