5 modern playgrounds for children were opened in Kara-Kul on December 31. The ceremonial event was attended by Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalikov and Chairman of the City Council Chyngyz Kimsanov. The new playgrounds are located in the villages of Ketmen-Tyobe and Jazy-Kechuu, as well as on the streets Ak-Tash, Sabirova, and Bektash.
A tender has been announced for the supply of speech processors by a republican institution engaged in prosthetic and orthopedic products. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, 29 million 999.97 thousand soms are planned to be allocated for the purchase of 35 sets.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the traffic police officers of the Talas region decided to change their approach towards drivers who violated traffic rules. Instead of imposing fines, they conducted preventive talks and handed out New Year gifts to the drivers. According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, this initiative aims to increase responsibility among motorists, reduce the number of road traffic accidents, and
The cost of travel on the Talas—Bishkek route on December 31 for one passenger is 2000 soms. As students from Talas, studying at higher educational institutions in the capital, reported, prices have particularly risen this year. Travel in 7-seat vehicles costs 1800 soms, while in 4-seat cars it goes up to 2000 soms. "For 2500 soms, you can already fly by plane. Such a price increase during the holiday season becomes a financial burden for students," they note.
According to information from the president's administration, Shumkarbek Adilbek uulu will now head the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives. Ayaz Bayetov, who previously held both positions, has been relieved of his role as director due to his appointment as deputy chairman for a term of six months. The National Institute of Strategic Initiatives plays an important role in the state system, providing analytical and expert support for strategic decision-making in the field of
In the Lenin District of Bishkek, the Department of Education has announced a tender for the installation of security and fire alarm systems in several educational institutions. In particular, the work will be carried out in schools No. 92, 117, 118, and 119, as well as in kindergartens No. 55 and 56. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, 7 million 26.9 thousand soms are planned to be allocated for schools, while the amount for kindergartens will be 814.7
The U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Leslie Viguerie, congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on the upcoming New Year, expressing sincere wishes for the country's population together with his wife. In his address, the ambassador expressed hope that the coming year would be filled with bright moments, bringing optimism and a peaceful sky. His wife added that it is important to ensure safety for children and create an atmosphere of warmth for them, as well as wishing health and well-being to
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law concerning amendments to the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, which affects taxation, social insurance, and non-tax revenues. This information was provided by the president's press service. According to the statement, the document introduces a number of tax benefits for individuals and legal entities, as well as for entrepreneurs.
Bishkek January 1, Thursday At night, the temperature is expected to be in the range of +1…+3 °C, with cloudy weather and possible precipitation in the form of rain and snow.
Siroko Messerli, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Kyrgyzstan, sent his greetings to the citizens of the country ahead of the New Year. In his address, he wished the people of Kyrgyzstan and their families happiness, success, and prosperity in the coming year on behalf of the Swiss embassy. “Happy New Year! I wish you and your loved ones happiness, success, and prosperity,” his greeting states.
At the professional boxing evening Saikou X Lush vol.4, which took place in Nagoya, Japan, Kyrgyz boxers achieved victory over the Japanese team with a final score of 4:3. According to representatives of the promotional company in Kyrgyzstan, the event featured seven bouts between boxers from the two countries. As a result, Kyrgyz athletes managed to win four of them.
In its latest report, analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) highlighted the sectors of the economy in the Eurasian region where there is a growing influx of Chinese investments (EDB, 2025). Key factors contributing to this growth are the energy and manufacturing sectors.
The incident involving a taxi driver and a passenger, in which the latter became a victim of obscene remarks, quickly spread on social media. As a result, the employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District were able to identify the offender. The detained individual turned out to be 39-year-old T. K., who was placed in the local internal affairs department.
, Yrysbek SHADYBEKOV With the arrival of the new year, journalists from 24.kg went to the streets of Osh to find out how local residents are bidding farewell to 2025 and what changes they have noticed in the city. According to most respondents, the main positive change has been the improvement in road conditions. When asked about the most noticeable changes this year, many residents unanimously replied: “The roads have become better.”
In 2025, the assets of the 500 richest people in the world increased by a record $2.2 trillion, marking a significant achievement. The main factors contributing to this growth include the rise of stock markets, interest in artificial intelligence, rising commodity prices, and political changes following Donald Trump's victory in the elections at the end of 2024. Among those who significantly increased their wealth are businessmen such as Larry Ellison (Oracle), Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX),
New Year 2026 is already being celebrated in several countries, while in Kyrgyzstan, the celebration will begin at midnight from December 31 to January 1. Eight countries in the world celebrate this moment at a different time. The time is indicated according to Bishkek. The residents of the Line Islands and Kiribati were the first to welcome the New Year at 16:00. Then, at 17:00, the celebration began in New Zealand, and at 18:00 — in Kamchatka, the Marshall Islands, and Fiji.
In Pakistan, the textile industry, which is an important part of the economy, is facing serious difficulties. These problems are caused by rising production costs, a decrease in export volumes, and disruptions in logistics, which are exacerbated by a nationwide strike of freight carriers. According to data from the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA), the sector, which has historically provided a significant portion of employment and export revenues, has shown a decline in export
Professor Talantbek Batyraliev, the chief freelance cardiologist of the Ministry of Health, congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on the upcoming holiday in his New Year’s address. In his message, he emphasized the importance of healthcare reforms initiated in the country and noted the successes that have been achieved.
As part of the "Жеңеке project" series, we will tell the story of Aizhana Sabirbaeva, who met her future husband thanks to a friend. Unexpectedly for herself, Aizhana learned that her chosen one had been interested in her long before they met.
On Tuesday, China conducted significant military exercises near Taiwan, which included not only live-fire drills and missile launches but also a demonstration of new amphibious ships. These maneuvers were the largest in history and were accompanied by stern statements regarding the unacceptability of external interference, as reported by Reuters. According to the agency's information, the exercises lasted about ten hours: missiles were launched in waters located both to the north and south
Starting from January 1, 2026, the heads of four district administrations have been instructed to begin preparatory work for the repair of road surfaces and sidewalks. This decision was made at a meeting dedicated to preparing city services for the New Year holidays. The Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, emphasized the need to ensure the safe conduct of New Year events in Ala-Too Square and called for special attention to be paid to celebrations in the districts.
Professor Igor Pershukov, in his congratulatory message, noted that in 2025, Kyrgyzstan took a step towards a new approach in the healthcare sector. In his address to his compatriots, he highlighted key areas that need development in 2026.
Against the backdrop of a sharp collapse in the value of the Iranian rial, which reached 1.39 million rials per dollar on the unofficial market, Iran has witnessed the largest protests in the last three years. In response, the country's president urged authorities to consider the legitimate demands of the protesters. The protests began on Sunday with demonstrations by shop owners at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran and have continued for a third day. On Monday, December 29, following the initial
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has updated the resolution regarding the rules for the stay of foreign citizens in the country. This decision is aimed at streamlining migration regulations. According to the new version of the document, the duration of stay for foreigners in Kyrgyzstan now depends on their nationality and the grounds for entry. For example, individuals arriving on visas or residence permits can remain in the country for the duration of these documents.
- From October 1 to December 31, 2025, the Antimonopoly Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce imposed 51 fines totaling 213,000 soms for unjustified price increases on coal. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Service, Muratbek Imankulov, on the radio. Of the total number of fines, 45 were imposed on individuals, and 6 on legal entities. In Bishkek, the social price for coal from Kara-Keche is 5,800 soms per ton, while private sellers may charge up to 6,600 soms.
As part of his trip to the Jalal-Abad and Osh regions, Matkerimov visited the infectious diseases hospital of the Osh City Clinical Hospital to assess how medical assistance is organized for patients with acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. The main objective of the visit was to study the current occupancy of the hospital beds against the backdrop of increasing morbidity. The First Deputy Minister of Health got acquainted with the work of the infectious diseases hospital in Osh.
On December 31, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, handed over a service vehicle to the social institution "Boorukerdik." This was reported by the press service of the city authorities. The city hall clarified that the head of the city was approached by one of the elderly clients of the institution with a request for a vehicle. He noted that the transport is necessary for emergency situations, including transporting people to medical facilities.
A fire occurred in the Lenin district of Bishkek, which, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations press service, has already been successfully extinguished. Five fire brigades and an operational headquarters were dispatched to extinguish the fire.
The fire in a residential building in the Lenin district of Bishkek was completely extinguished on December 31. Five fire crews, as well as the headquarters and operational group, participated in the firefighting efforts, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations report. It was reported that the fire was localized at 14:14, and the final extinguishing was completed at 15:37. Unfortunately, one person did not survive as a result of this incident.
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Georgia is introducing new mandatory conditions for foreign citizens planning to enter the country. Starting from January 1, 2026, all arrivals must have a valid health insurance policy and accident insurance for the entire duration of their stay in the country. This requirement has been established in connection with Georgian legislation in the field of tourism and applies to all trips, including tourist,
Today it became known that activist Aibek Tenizbay has been released under a travel restriction. This information was confirmed by his lawyer, Zhanish Barakov, citing media reports. According to available information, the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek held a session to consider the preventive measure for Tenizbay. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
The First Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Matkerimov, made a working trip to the Jalal-Abad and Osh regions, during which he visited the infectious diseases hospital of the Osh City Clinical Hospital. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of the visit was to assess the organization of medical care for patients with acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, as well as to analyze the occupancy of
On December 30, Nurlan Ermatov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Jalal-Abad Region, held a meeting with the management and employees of the lamp factory in Mailuu-Suu. The agenda included discussions on the current state of the enterprise and its future prospects. This meeting was organized at the direction of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Jalal-Abad Region, Tilek Tekebaev. During the conversation, issues regarding the
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the entry into force of the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 855 dated December 31, 2025, which amends the rules for the stay of foreign citizens in the country. According to the department, this decision is aimed at optimizing migration processes, improving the transparency of conditions for foreign citizens, as well as aligning national legislation with the state migration policy.
- In accordance with the new project, the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has reduced the amount of budget funds allocated for subsidies in 2025. Now, 322.1 million soms will be allocated instead of the initially planned 446.8 million soms. The reduction affected subsidies directed to state enterprises, which decreased from 396.8 million soms to 272.1 million soms.
According to the United Nations, by 2025, children in conflict regions such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Haiti, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, and Ukraine have become victims of horrific rights violations. In 2024, the highest number of serious violations of children's rights was recorded in nearly three decades of the UN mandate on children and armed conflict.
Departmental awards were presented to several civil servants by the General Prosecutor's Office and the Bailiff Service. As clarified by these agencies, the awards were given in honor of their significant contribution to improving interaction between state institutions, as well as for their demonstrated diligence and responsibility in fulfilling their official duties.
Aibek Tenizbay's lawyer, Zhanish Barakov, reported that the decision to release him was made by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek on December 31. He noted: "Today the court considered the issue of the preventive measure for Aibek Tenizbay and decided to release him on a written undertaking not to leave. At the same time, the pre-trial investigation will continue."
- According to the materials from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, inflation in the country is expected to rise to 10.5–11% by 2025. The acceleration of inflation is linked to changes in the balance of supply and demand in the domestic market, as well as the impact of external economic conditions. The regulator notes that under current trends, there is a risk that inflation may exceed the upper limit of the medium-term target range.
The collision occurred in the Korivayrachina area, where one of the trains returning from Machu Picchu crashed into another train heading to this archaeological complex. According to information provided by CNN, one of the victims was a railway worker. According to the railway operator, service on the line connecting Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco has been suspended, and the causes of the collision remain unknown.
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, starting from December 31, 2025, government resolution No. 855 will come into effect, which changes the rules for visa-free entry for citizens of 55 foreign countries. This innovation is aimed at simplifying migration processes, improving the conditions for the stay of foreign citizens, and aligning national legislation with the state migration policy.
In Kyrgyzstan, active implementation of import substitution strategies in the vegetable oil sector continues, contributing to the strengthening of food security and increasing the share of local products in the market. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, by the end of 2024, the level of vegetable oil supply from domestic production increased from 20.2% in 2022 to 50%. This growth was achieved through the expansion of oilseed processing and stabilization of the market
This year has become significant for KRSU due to the signing of an intergovernmental agreement that envisions the creation of the first world-class campus of the Russian Federation beyond its borders. This project aims to strengthen bilateral educational cooperation and establish new standards for university infrastructure in the region. Additionally, an important achievement was the reopening of the KRSU School after major renovations, where 564 students are currently enrolled. The school is
In the course of 11 months of 2025, the State Tax Service (STS) provided services to more than 1.1 million taxpayers, according to information provided by the agency's press service. Of the total number, 529.8 thousand people used online services, while 631.7 thousand sought assistance in offline format.
- In 2025, the Antimonopoly Service of Kyrgyzstan, subordinate to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, took measures against price gouging on meat, imposing 138 fines totaling 536,000 soms. The Deputy Chairman of the Service, Muratbek Imankulov, reported this during a radio broadcast. According to Imankulov, there was a significant increase in meat product prices from July to August 2025. In response, temporary state price regulation was introduced on August 11, 2025, initially planned for
As the New Year holidays approach, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports a sharp increase in cases of fraud in messengers and social networks. Malefactors are spreading links disguised as greetings, gifts, and giveaways. According to the information from the department's press service, fraudsters send messages promising cash prizes or gifts from famous people and government institutions. By clicking on such links, users may find themselves trapped, where they are asked to provide
Aibek Matkerimov, the First Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the infectious diseases hospital of the Osh City Clinical Hospital. During his visit, Matkerimov familiarized himself with the system of providing medical assistance to patients suffering from acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, as well as assessed the current utilization of the hospital bed capacity amid rising morbidity rates.
In his address, Omuraliyev noted that 2025 was a key year for the implementation of the strategies "Vision of the Turkic World – 2040" and the Turkic Council for 2022–2026. Under the presidency of Kyrgyzstan, over 150 events took place this year, including more than 30 high-level meetings and 10 new initiatives aimed at deepening integration and developing the institutional structure of the Turkic Council. One of the most significant events of the past year was the informal summit of
