Sadyr Japarov arrived in Japan on a working visit

On December 18, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, began his working visit to Japan at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanae Takichi. The main purpose of the trip is to participate in the First Summit of the "Central Asia + Japan" Dialogue. The president's plane landed at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport, where he was greeted by high-ranking Japanese officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Eri Arfiya. Flags of Central Asian countries were

Exercises on neutralizing extremist groups were conducted by the CSTO countries

Recently, the member states of the CSTO conducted exercises aimed at neutralizing extremist groups. This was reported by the press service of the organization. As part of the exercises, which were conducted under the guidance of the joint staff, duty shifts from the Crisis Response Center, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Defense and Emergency Situations of Tajikistan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, participated in the training process.

Four companies in the Alamedin district caused millions of soms in environmental damage

In the Alamidin district of the Chui region, the prosecutor's office identified serious violations in the activities of four companies, as reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During an inspection conducted in the village of Kara-Zhyjach, prosecutors found that the companies OsOO "S", "AKP", "ZKD", and "AP" did not comply with technological standards in the production of sand and gravel mixtures. They discharged

Threat to Arable Lands: The Chu River Section Needs Bank Reinforcement Works

The section of the Chu River, located in the rural district of Tömönkü-Chuy, requires urgent reinforcement of its riverbank. The total length of the river is 53 km, of which 44.292 km are at risk of erosion. Currently, bank protection works have been completed over 8.708 km.

Senegal and Nigeria Started with Victories at the 2025 Africa Cup

The Senegal national team, starting their title defense, demonstrated confidence by defeating Botswana with a final score of 3:0. Nicolas Jackson scored twice in this match, while the third goal was netted by substitute Sherif Ndiaye. Despite Botswana's diligent play and excellent saves from goalkeeper Goitseone Foko, the Senegalese completely dominated the field.

The international documentary film festival on human rights took place in the Kyrgyz Republic.

From December 12 to 16, 2025, the XIX International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event was co-organized by the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic. This festival serves as a unique platform in Central Asia for discussing human rights issues, offering participants the opportunity to explore human rights through art in the format of Human Rights through Art. The festival was timed to coincide with

Border Troops of the Republic of Tajikistan reported the elimination of terrorists at the border with Afghanistan

According to the official statement from the border troops of Tajikistan, an incident occurred on the border with Afghanistan on the night of December 23. The information was published by the National Information Agency "Khovar". The border guards reported that at 11:30 PM, three terrorists crossed the border of the republic in the area of border post No. 5 "Bog", located in the Shamsiddin Shohin district, in the territory of Kavoki.

Graduates on Government Scholarships Should Be Required to Work for the State, - Deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, Gulya Kozhokulova proposed to return to the practice where graduates who received education funded by the state are required to work for the benefit of the state. "Graduates should be obligated to serve, and the state should sign contracts with them," she noted. In addition, the deputy appealed to the acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova with a call to revive this practice that existed in

GC "Unaa" recommends hurrying to replace driver's licenses

Tynychbek Saidov, the director of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing of the Kyrgyz Republic, urged drivers not to delay the exchange of indefinite driver's licenses. He reported that currently, old-style licenses are being issued during the exchange, but starting in January 2026, new documents will be issued. "Although there is no deadline for the exchange, it is advisable to hurry. According to the Vienna Convention, licenses are valid for 10 years,"

In the At-Bashinsky District, it is necessary to open a district hospital and a cardiology department, - delegate

At the People's Kurultai, Ramis Ishenbaev emphasized the importance of establishing a district hospital and a cardiology department in the At-Bashinsky district. According to him, residents of this high-altitude region face cardiovascular diseases in 52% of cases, which requires attention from healthcare institutions.

The Bishkek City Hall reports on fraudulent publications using a fake image of the mayor

According to the statement from the city hall, information is being circulated on social media featuring an image of a person who is being presented as the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev: The information being disseminated is not true and is a fabrication.

The U.S. Navy will receive new class ships "Trump," said the U.S. President.

At a press conference held at his estate in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, on Monday, December 22, Trump announced his plans to build two new military ships for the U.S. Navy. The event was also attended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Navy Secretary John Phelan. The President emphasized that the new ships will have a displacement of 30,000 to 40,000 tons and will be equipped with modern weapon systems such as hypersonic missiles, electric railguns, and powerful

Trump presented Tokayev with a symbolic key to the White House and a baseball cap with an autograph.

During a brief conversation that took place after the presentation of credentials, Trump expressed his warm wishes to the President of Kazakhstan and emphasized that he highly values him as "a remarkable person and an experienced statesman with a deep and balanced understanding of international politics." The American president also presented Tokayev with several commemorative gifts, including a key to the White House and a baseball cap with an autograph.

Students are occupied with work instead of studying due to expensive contracts at universities, - deputy

Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov stated at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25 that students are forced to interrupt their studies and seek work due to high tuition fees at higher educational institutions. According to Muratbekov, it is necessary to adopt international experience, which involves providing preferential loans to students to cover educational expenses. This would allow graduates to repay the loan within five years after graduation.

990 million soms allocated for the construction of the academic building of the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts

On December 24, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, reported on the ongoing implementation of large-scale projects in the field of culture in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at updating infrastructure and improving the material and technical base of cultural and artistic institutions. As part of the discussion on the republican budget for 2025, 465 million soms were allocated for the modernization of cultural institutions, which is significantly

Kamchybek Tashiev opened a new building for the special unit "Alpha" and launched the construction of a sports complex

Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic: Online Re-registration Service for Individual Entrepreneurs Launched

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of a new online service for individual entrepreneurs. They can now submit applications for re-registration via the internet by visiting the website =AT2dbvzF8e8vx6viJebmR2i9PVn_Tg30bQWM4Ai9OpzNcGRqu53dGrQa2JUsHdYBOsx-SPGw9za-kU1auw79m4WRbudFuXm9t6-buxBvfq75NQf4pWKkUGliJJcLu_yim8a8lrkcTnTjt_H2TRJzxbcj0ebtuf532N0gp6q04DCkGG5X7NtKKArqwVkPCZIGp3zaOYl2yElp_fr0-iUTCA7dGVrgC4U]cabinet.salyk.kg. Among the available functions of the

The number of Mongolian Reddit users is growing every day

🔥 Important Facts: In the third quarter of this year, the number of users who log into the $RDDT platform daily increased by 19% compared to the same period last year, reaching 116 million. Net profit rose by 28%, amounting to $163 million. This growth was made possible by 138,000 active communities on the $RDDT platform. ?? r/mongolia = 78.5 thousand Worldwide, millions of users actively participate in discussions on $RDDT every day. A similar trend is observed in Mongolia: the community

Muhamed Askarbekov scored two goals in the Kazakhstan Championship. Video

The forward of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team, Mukhamed Askarbekov, showcased an excellent performance by scoring two goals in the Kazakhstan championship. Askarbekov recently signed a contract with the club "Taraz Omega," which competes in the First League of Kazakhstan.

Bishkek Resident Lost 6.5 Million Som Due to Phone Scammers

A suspect has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan for a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a resident of Bishkek losing 6.5 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the city.

Spy in Italy hid for years, and she was betrayed by... a cat with a chip

In this tangled situation, the key element turned out to be a cat named Louisa, whom the woman loved and often showcased to her acquaintances. In Europe, pets have a microchip with a unique number, which, as investigators found out, led to Russian veterinary databases. When they managed to find out where the chip was registered, there was a match with one of the clinics in Russia. Further, they found a profile on social media linked to this clinic, as well as photographs depicting a cat

Less Violence and Traffic Accidents. A Delegate of the Kurultai Proposed Banning Alcohol Sales

Musabay Momunaliev, a delegate of the People's Kurultai, has proposed a ban on the sale of alcohol in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the president has raised issues related to violence and road accidents.

In the school in the village of Novoe, children learn "from each other," with only 30 cm between the board and the desk. If the Minister of Education has no gasoline, she can take bus number 18 and see for herself, - delegate

In the village of Novoe, located near Kuntuu, there is a school named after Kaparov, which was converted from a dormitory based on the Finnish model and now accommodates 150 students. However, according to Asylgul Kenenbaeva, a delegate of the People's Kurultai from Sokuluk, nearly 400 children are currently studying at this school, creating conditions far from sanitary norms. The distance between the blackboard and the desk is only 30 cm. “Can such a school provide a decent education? We

"Either build a hydroelectric power station or return the land," - a delegate of the Kurultai on businessman Rakhatebek Irsaliyev

- In Chon-Kemin, Rakhatebek Irsaliev, a private businessman, plans to build a small hydropower plant. Dastan Dunkanaev, a delegate from Chon-Kemin, announced this information at the IV People's Kurultai meeting held on December 25 in Bishkek. However, according to the delegate, the terms of the agreements are not being fully met.

Kazakhstan is preparing to ban the export of carrots

The proposed restrictions will also affect the EAEU countries. Authorities express concern about the food security of Kazakhstan, reports Orda.kz. The Ministry of Agriculture has presented for public discussion a draft order for a temporary ban on the export of carrots, which applies to both fresh and chilled products.

In Chuy Region, a suspect in a series of frauds has been detained

On November 26, 2025, a resident of the village of Altymysh, known as D.B., contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin district for assistance. He reported that a citizen, R.K., had deceitfully taken his money amounting to 460,000 soms, promising to deliver a Chinese-made car of the brand "Weltmeiter X6." After receiving the funds, the fraudster disappeared, causing significant material damage to his victim. Criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding this

AI "ate" all the stock of components: Japanese PC assembly stores have stopped accepting orders for new computers until 2026

The situation in the market has become critical: at least three major Japanese retailers have already limited order acceptance. In particular, the Sycom store has suspended orders for ready-made PCs for several days and reported possible delivery delays. The TSUKUMO network has completely stopped accepting orders for its products under the G-Gear and eX.computer brands until the end of this year. Even stricter restrictions have been introduced by Mouse Computers: from December 23 to January 4,

22 tons of fish feed from Turkey were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

Border veterinary control inspectors discovered discrepancies with the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union during the inspection. As a result of the inspection, a return act was drawn up, and the cargo was not permitted for import into the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The fish feed was returned to Turkey through the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint.

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained an Interior Ministry employee and his accomplice for extortion.

Additionally, during a search of the vehicle "J.K.T.", a black polyethylene bag wrapped in tape was found. Upon opening the bag, officers discovered a narcotic substance—hashish weighing 105 grams. The detainees are suspected of committing a crime under paragraph 1 of part 3 of article 342 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. They are currently in custody in the SCNS detention center, and additional investigative actions are being conducted to identify other possible members

In Kyrgyzstan, 2.1 million tons of petroleum products were marked in 11 months

With the introduction of mandatory labeling of gasoline and diesel fuel, both imported and locally produced, starting from October 1, 2024, there has been an improvement in the control over the quality of fuel in Kyrgyzstan. From January 1, 2025, the circulation of unmarked fuel will be prohibited. The State Tax Service notes that the labeling system plays an important role in combating the illegal circulation of fuel, contributes to improving fuel quality for consumers, and enhances the

In Naryn Region, 10 facilities have been put into operation

Today, the opening of 10 facilities took place in the Naryn region with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov in online mode. Among the opened facilities:

Trump stated that the US "must definitely" acquire Greenland after appointing a special envoy

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has been appointed as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland by President Donald Trump. In his statement, he promised to actively work towards making Greenland a part of the United States. This has provoked a negative reaction from Denmark, which governs Greenland as an autonomous territory. On social media, the governor wrote: "Thank you, President Donald Trump! I am excited to serve you in this volunteer role and look forward to making Greenland a part of the

"Frosty Mist" over Lake Issyk-Kul Seen by Residents of the Tyup District

In the village of Issyk-Kul (Mayak), located in the Issyk-Kul ayil district of the Tyup region, an unusual natural phenomenon occurred, as reported by local residents. They associate this with the cold typical of the winter season. According to eyewitnesses, steam resembling fog formed over the lake.

Training of medical personnel is coming under the control of the Ministry of Health: the Parliament has adopted a law on the monopoly of KGMA

On December 24, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and approved a bill concerning amendments to a number of legislative acts related to education, science, and healthcare. The initiator of the bill was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

The candidate for the position of Minister of Science will consider canceling fines for students for absences.

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed the candidacy of Gulzat Isamatova for the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Parliamentarian Dastan Bekeshev made a request to the acting minister to stop the practice of imposing financial penalties on students for missing classes.

Study: The state of the gut microbiome may play a role in the development of social phobia

Researchers decided to delve into this topic to understand the biological mechanisms associated with social phobia. “Given the influence of the gut on the development of autism, we wondered whether microbiome disruption could also be linked to social anxiety disorder?” the authors of the study share their thoughts. The study involved 40 adolescents from China diagnosed with social phobia, as well as 32 adolescents without this disorder who were included in the control group. It is important to

In Kyrgyzstan, starting from 2026, payments to large families in the mountains will be increased.

During the IV People's Kurultai, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, highlighted demographic issues as critically important for the sustainable and long-term progress of the country.

Since the beginning of the year, 212 people have died in production in Uzbekistan

Illustrative image At the meeting, it was also noted that among the victims, 535 people sustained serious injuries, while 26 had minor injuries. The majority of accidents occurred in the construction sector (198 cases), followed by light industry (43), transport (36), and agriculture (35). The remaining incidents were distributed across other sectors of the economy. During the investigation of the incidents, 2,372 violations of legislation were identified. As a result, fines totaling

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Gulzat Isamatova for the position of Minister of Science

At today's meeting, held on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh unanimously supported the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova as the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth reminding that before this, the department was headed by Baktyyar Orozov, who was relieved of his duties on December 15 due to violations of the ethical conduct standards for state and municipal employees. The day before, he was detained while driving under the

At the intersection of Mederov Street and Baytik Baatyr Street, an accident occurred

An accident occurred at the intersection of Baytik Baatyra and Mederova on December 25, as reported by eyewitnesses to the publication Kaktus.media. Currently, employees of the Bishkek Traffic Police are working at the scene, regulating traffic. According to preliminary data, three vehicles were involved in the accident.

The deputy proposed to resume the work of the maternity ward in Kyzyl-Kyshtak and to build an oncology department in Osh.

At the meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov raised the issue of the necessity of opening a maternity ward in Kyzyl-Kyshtak, located in the Osh region. According to him, the maternity ward, which was closed in April 2025, has created problems for local women, forcing them to travel to the city for childbirth, which carries the risk of not arriving at the hospital in time. Meanwhile, urban maternity hospitals are experiencing

Hospitals in the center of Bishkek will be preserved. The developers of the general plan reassured the residents.

At a recent public hearing dedicated to the master plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, emphasis was placed on the placement of medical facilities and the accessibility of emergency care. The press service of the city mayor's office reported this. Dmitry Pereyaslavsky, an expert in urban greening, expressed concerns about relocating medical facilities outside the central part of the city after reviewing the master plan materials.

The Development Bank will reduce its staff.

At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Mongolia, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development, Enkhbayar Jadamba, outlined priorities for improving management at the Development Bank. The main focuses are on reducing the volume of non-repayable loans, increasing transparency, and enhancing the management of special assets. As part of this initiative, a meeting of the bank's Board of Directors is scheduled for December 25, 2025, where structural changes will

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

The women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan has successfully reached the final of the international tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is currently being held in the capital of the Maldives, Male, where four national teams are participating.

New Year Holidays Extended. No Make-up Days

On December 25, the Cabinet of Ministers signed Resolution No. 835, which extends the New Year holidays until January 12. Previously, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration proposed to make January 8 and 9, 2026, days off for employees working in state and municipal institutions, as well as for those employed in budgetary enterprises who adhere to a five-day work schedule. In this regard, it was planned to:

Attempt to Kidnap a Foreigner at Issyk-Kul: Suspect Detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, a suspect was detained for attempting to forcibly seize a foreign citizen. This became known from a report by the local internal affairs department. The incident attracted public attention after a video surfaced on Instagram on December 24, 2025, showing an attempt to forcibly place a foreigner into a car. This case was recorded in the log of the Issyk-Kul District Internal Affairs Department, which served as the basis for initiating an investigation and operational

A Village in Kyrgyzstan Where Almost Every Family Has Skates

In the village of Dolon, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, traditional winter recreation has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. Every year during the cold season, Lake Dolon freezes over, and local residents start ice skating.

Nine Kyrgyzstani women made it to the UWW world ranking for the results of 2025.

The United World Wrestling (UWW) has published the final world ranking for 2025. In this list of the best wrestlers in the world, there are nine representatives from Kyrgyzstan.