"Gazprom Plans to Significantly Increase Natural Gas Supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan"

Uzbekistan is expected to see the largest growth in gas consumption, with a projected increase from 3 billion cubic meters to 12 billion cubic meters per year. The main factors driving this growth are the increase in population, industrial development, and a reduction in domestic methane production. Kazakhstan is also counting on an increase in supplies of Russian gas, which could reach 10 billion cubic meters by 2026. This will help stabilize the energy balance and meet the needs of industry

Mongolian actor Amaraa Sanjid starred in the Apple TV+ series Pluribus. Video

Amaraa Sanjid, also known as Otgonbayar, is a person with immunity to an alien virus. Pluribus, which translates to "One of many," is a fantastic drama series by Vince Gilligan. The plot centers around writer Carol Sturka, who is the only person in her city and one of thirteen on the planet with immunity to the alien virus. The production of two seasons of the series has already been confirmed. The premiere of the first season, consisting of nine episodes, took place on November 7,

Nine Years After the Earthquake, a Kindergarten Opens in Ak-Tal

In the Naryn region, in the village of Ak-Tal, the construction of a new two-story kindergarten has been completed, which is now ready for operation, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening of this modern institution, designed for 90 places, took place with the remote participation of President Sadyr Japarov. The ceremonial event was attended by representatives of the local and regional administration, as well as residents of the village. The new kindergarten fully meets modern standards and

In 2025, more than 4,600 families received mortgage apartments from GIK, - Sadyr Japarov

- In 2025, we achieved historic results in providing housing for our citizens. This was reported today, December 25, by President Sadyr Japarov during the IV People's Kurultai. According to the president, this year the State Mortgage Company was able to provide housing for more than 4,600 families.

Adylbek Kasymaliev: The State Continues the Implementation of Major Strategic Infrastructure Projects

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced that the budget for 2026 will be formed with a surplus, aiming for sustainable economic development and improved living conditions for citizens. The consolidated budget for the upcoming year will amount to 843.6 billion soms, while the authorities aim to collect at least 1 trillion soms. This statement was made during an extended meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the government’s report

In Bishkek, a construction company employee has been detained for fraud.

In connection with this fact, the Investigative Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District has initiated a criminal case under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities, police officers detained the suspect — the general director of LLC H.A., born in 1991. He was taken to the Investigative Department and placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs.

Cargo of fish feed from Turkey did not pass veterinary control at the KR border

At the veterinary control checkpoint "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region, a batch of fish feed weighing 22 tons, which was coming from Turkey, was detained. The reason for the return of the cargo was a violation of veterinary and sanitary requirements. The relevant information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Sadyr Japarov: In 2025, 4,600 families became homeowners

Today, while speaking at the People's Kurultai, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, announced significant achievements in providing citizens with housing by 2025. He noted that the State Mortgage Company has demonstrated record work rates, and this year more than 4,600 families became homeowners.

The Ministry of Health will create an interactive map of all healthcare institutions

The acting Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmambetov announced plans to create an interactive map of all medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made on December 24 during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. The agenda of the parliament includes discussions on the republican budget.

With a population of 1.5 million people in Bishkek, there are only 8 ambulance dispatchers working, - BGK deputy

At the session of the Bishkek City Council, Deputy Talaybek Surapbaev from the "Jany Kuch – New Force" faction expressed concern about the lack of ambulance stations in the capital. He noted that for a city with a population of 1.5 million people, there are not enough ambulance stations. In particular, only 8 dispatchers serve the entire territory, which is extremely insufficient, especially in the context of the current epidemic of Hong Kong flu.

Manti, Samsa, and Plov: Post-Soviet Supermarket Becomes Popular in New York

In this new supermarket, you can try hot and fresh dishes, including pilaf and samsa. As noted by The Guardian: At Brighton Beach, the store was so crowded that I could barely make my way through the throng of post-Soviet immigrants craving traditional products: manti with meat and pumpkin, as well as chak-chak — a dessert made of fried dough with honey. Compote made from seasonal fruits was also popular. In my childhood, these dishes were part of my diet, and I remember how my mother taught

The Cabinet extended the New Year holidays in Kyrgyzstan until January 12, 2026.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to extend the New Year holidays for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations and enterprises funded from the state budget, to January 8 and 9, 2026. This decision is aimed at supporting family values and creating additional conditions for parents to spend time with their children during the winter school holidays.

The Head of the KR stated the need to revive the Kyrgyz film industry

At the meeting of the People's Kurultai, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, emphasized that the time has come for the revival of the domestic film industry. He noted that creating quality and competitive cinema requires a whole range of measures, including the modernization of film studios, support for local directors, screenwriters, and actors, as well as attracting private investments and modern technologies.

The Kyrgyz Cabinet extended the New Year holidays until January 12.

According to the resolution, heads of private legal entities are recommended to consider the possibility of implementing this decision in their practices, which will create a harmonious balance between their employees' work and family life. The resolution, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, will come into effect on January 1, 2026, and was adopted based on Articles 13 and 17 of the constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz

The Ministry of Health will complete the implementation of the drug traceability system within a month.

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to complete the implementation of the drug traceability system by the end of January 2026. On December 23, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov held a meeting with representatives of the pharmaceutical industry to discuss issues related to providing medical institutions with necessary medications. This system is designed to enhance control and prevent unscrupulous practices in the field of medical products. The Ministry notes

Apartment burglaries in Tokmak – suspect detained

660 thousand soms and 5 thousand dollars became the loot of the thief In Tokmak, law enforcement agencies detained a man suspected of a series of apartment burglaries. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region.

Askhat Alagozov: Sadyr Japarov Does Not Distribute Money on Social Media

Citizens are urged to be vigilant Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, reported the spread of false information on the internet. Citizens are receiving fake messages about supposedly conducted "surveys" on behalf of Sadyr Japarov with promises of monetary payments.

A delegate from the Aksy District requested to send graduates from medical universities: 60% of doctors in the district are retirees.

On December 25, Kuttubek Aitmurzaev, a delegate of the IV People's Kurultai representing the Aksy district, appealed to the president with a request to send graduates of medical universities to this region. According to the delegate, the population of the Aksy district exceeds 142,000 people.

Trump invited the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to participate in the G20 summit

In Bishkek, two streets have been made one-way again

This decision was made by the city hall after the opening of Chuy Avenue. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, two streets have been converted to one-way. This was reported by the local city hall.

The amount of fines imposed in the construction sector in 2025 has been announced

According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, the total amount of fines for violations in the construction sector in 2025 amounted to 132 million soms. During the reporting period, 3,053 inspections were conducted to ensure compliance with construction norms and requirements at various sites across the country, resulting in the issuance of 2,290 protocols on violations. For comparison, in 2024, the number of inspections was

The head of the Kyrgyz Cabinet informed the deputies about achievements in the social sphere

According to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, an additional 229.2 thousand jobs were created in the first nine months of 2025. These results demonstrate the government's consistent policy of expanding the labor market and stimulating economic activity. Kasymaliev presented this information during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh. “The social protection system is also continuing to improve. Over the past two years, salaries for certain

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the budgets of the Social Fund and endorsed the report for 2024

Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic Today, December 25, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies reviewed and approved in three readings the bills concerning amendments to the law "On the Budget of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025 and the planned period of 2026-2027," as well as the bill "On the Budget of the Social Fund for 2026 and the planned period of 2027-2028." The parliament also approved the report on the execution of the Social

Media: A message about rape, in which Trump is accused, found in Epstein's files

According to the caller, this woman told him that Ghislaine Maxwell invited her daughters to a hotel to meet Donald Trump and his friend, offering a monetary reward for this. On Christmas 1999, the caller met with the mother of his son, who began to ask him about his job as a limousine driver in Dallas. During this conversation, he mentioned that in 1995 he drove Trump to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and heard Trump repeatedly say the name "Jeffrey" in the context of

Dismissed police officers who became "heroes" on social media. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted an internal investigation.

The unacceptable behavior of law enforcement officers has become a topic of discussion on social media. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Kyrgyzstan, the officers exhibited aggression, used foul language, and attempted to enter a concert without permission.

Russian actress Vera Alentova has died

Photo from the internet Famous Russian theater and film actress, People's Artist Vera Alentova, has passed away at the age of 83. This information was confirmed by the RBC publication. She gained widespread fame for her leading role in the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which was directed by her husband Vladimir Menshov and released in 1979. This work earned the film an Oscar in the category of "Best Foreign Language Film."

Fraudsters are sending false messages in the name of Sadyr Japarov

False messages and links regarding allegedly conducted surveys on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, promising monetary payments, are actively spreading on social media and messengers. This information was presented by the press secretary of the head of state, Askhat Alagozov: We officially state that the president never participates in such mailings and does not offer monetary funds through dubious internet initiatives. This is pure fraud.

The Ministry of Health is creating a department to monitor the operation of medical equipment

In Kyrgyzstan, the establishment of a new department is planned, which will oversee the functioning of medical equipment. This was stated by the Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov at a committee meeting that covers labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. Dosmambetov noted that there is currently no specialized department within the Ministry of Health responsible for the control and accounting of medical equipment used in hospitals.

Kazue Miura will continue his career for another season

Kazuyoshi Miura, who is now 58 years old, has decided to continue his performances on the football field for another year, reports Japan Today.

Internet fraud amounting to 6.5 million soms. A suspect has been detained in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, police officers detained a suspect who, according to preliminary data, is involved in internet fraud involving a large sum of money. The press service of the city's Main Internal Affairs Directorate reported this incident. A woman who became a victim of the fraud approached the First May District Department of Internal Affairs. She stated that the criminals, posing as employees of a mobile company, deceitfully took her money amounting to 6 million 500 thousand soms.

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4,315 citizens of Kyrgyzstan sought consultation on employment issues in Korea under the EPS program

In 2025, 4,315 citizens of Kyrgyzstan sought consultations regarding employment in South Korea under the EPS program. The Employment Center for Citizens Abroad, operating under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, reported that according to the Memorandum with the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea, since 2007, a program has been implemented for the employment of Kyrgyz citizens in South Korea through the issuance of work permits, which is renewed every

115 Suspects in Preparing Terrorist Attacks During the Holidays Detained in Istanbul

As part of the investigation conducted by the counter-terrorism department, the Istanbul public prosecutor's office received information about possible attacks on non-Muslims in the lead-up to the holidays. In this regard, operations were organized, including arrests, searches, and confiscations at 124 addresses. During the actions, law enforcement seized pistols, ammunition, and a large number of documents related to ISIS. According to the public prosecutor's office, the

Kyrgyzstan will present three fighters at the international tournament BRAVE CF 103

At the upcoming BRAVE CF 103 tournament, which will take place in Bukhara (Uzbekistan), three representatives from Kyrgyzstan will enter the ring. According to Prosports.kz, they will participate in the main card fights, which include seven bouts featuring participants from various countries.

Sadyr Japarov launched the first solar power plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts in Kemin

During his speech, Zaparov emphasized the importance of transitioning to alternative energy sources, highlighting the key role of the energy sector in the country. All major industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and mining, depend on stable electricity supply. He also spoke about significant achievements in the energy sector, particularly the modernization of four units of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station, which increased its capacity from 1200 to 1440 megawatts.

A delegate from Kara-Balta requests the construction of another hospital in the city

On December 25, delegate of the IV People's Kurultai Dıykanbay Abdiyev from Kara-Balta made a request for the construction of another hospital in his city. Currently, there is only one medical facility operating in Kara-Balta.

For the Sake of Enrichment, They Harm the Environment. The President Was Informed About the Extraction of Sary Tasha in Alai

At a recent Kurultai, a delegate from the Alay district in the Osh region drew the president's attention to problems related to the extraction of sary tasha (travertine). He noted that the district is famous for its tourist appeal, and local residents are trying to enhance it by planting seedlings of nuts and poplars using the ashar method.

In Russia, a cleanup of the market from questionable imports has begun: the import of toys from Kyrgyzstan is banned.

In Russia, an active cleanup of questionable imports has begun, which has manifested in the suspension of certificates issued in the countries of the Eurasian Union. According to the president of the Association of Children's Goods Industry Enterprises, Antonina Tsitsulina, this decision is related to doubts about the quality of children's products—such as toys, clothing, and footwear—coming from Kyrgyzstan. She reported this. Tsitsulina noted that this regulatory measure was

Kanibek Tumanbaev: The Revenues of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic Increased 30 Times

This year, the plan of 11 billion soms has been exceeded At the final departmental meeting, Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, reported that over the past six years, the income of his department has increased 30 times. He noted that in 2020, the revenue was only 479.2 thousand soms, and by 2025 it is expected to grow to 14.1 billion soms. This means that the target for the current year of 11 billion soms has been successfully surpassed.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs fired two employees. A video of the traffic accident involving them was circulated on social media.

The investigation conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that at the time of the accident, the employees were under the influence of alcohol. As a result of the internal review, a decision was made to dismiss the aforementioned captains.

New Robbery in Paris: Bags of Jewelry Stolen from Couriers of a Jewelry Store

A new audacious robbery has occurred in Paris. An unknown assailant attacked couriers delivering jewelry and stole five bags of precious items, including a sapphire worth 150,000 euros, reports Le Figaro, citing information from the Paris prosecutor's office. According to preliminary data, the armed criminal was waiting for the couriers, hiding behind a jewelry store van. As soon as the couriers parked their vehicle, he attacked them with a gun, striking one of the delivery men on the

The chief editor of the KazTAG agency has been detained in Astana.

According to media reports, Kasenov was detained in Astana, as journalists have reported. The General Director of KazTAG, Aset Mataev, noted in his Telegram that lawyers reported Kasenov's detention after he was summoned for investigative activities at the Esil District Police Department.

Minus 80 °C for the sake of life: KFC guests helped doctors in the pediatric oncology department step into the future

“Basket of Goodness”: When Innovations Serve Good November 25 became a significant day when goodness takes on a tangible form — a freezer capable of cooling down to –80 °C was handed over to the pediatric oncology department of the National Center for Oncology and Medical Radiology. This became possible thanks to you, esteemed guests of KFC restaurants, who supported the charitable project “Basket of Goodness”.

Trump Expands Tightening of Immigration Rules

In her 56-page ruling, District Judge Beryl Howell noted that the president has "broad powers" that allow him to take action against "threats to the economic and national security of the United States." The tariff was announced in September, with notification coming just 36 hours before it took effect, causing confusion in the business community, which did not understand how the new system would work and who it would affect. This innovation is part of broader measures to

Trump gifted Tokayev a key to the White House and a baseball cap

The American president left his autograph on the baseball cap Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, received a baseball cap with a personal signature and a symbolic key to the White House as a gift from Donald Trump, his American counterpart. This became known through a message from the press secretary of the Kazakh leader, Ruslan Zheldibay, on his Telegram channel.

Queues for medical certificate 083. The load on clinics has increased sixfold.

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan draws the attention of citizens to the significantly increased load on medical institutions due to the issuance of the medical certificate form No. 083. According to information from the heads of family medicine centers, there has been a sharp increase in the number of requests for this medical certificate in recent weeks.

Polish millionaire took a cap from a boy that was signed by tennis player Majchrzak

The entrepreneur faced public condemnation after the incident with the boy Polish billionaire Piotr Szczerk apologized for the incident in which he took a cap from a boy that tennis player Kamil Majchrzak wanted to give to the child during the US Open tournament. This was reported by RBC.

Crisis Can Become an Opportunity. Kyrgyz Tailors are Seeking New Markets

Problems with the export of textile products to Russia have become a serious lesson for Kyrgyz businesses. Without a complete set of documents and alternative sales channels, even successful companies find themselves in a vulnerable position. Over the course of four months, more than 2,000 production workshops closed, leaving hundreds of workers without means of livelihood. The key condition for resuming operations has been the implementation of a "white" business model with full