The Patrol Service of the Bishkek City Police Department decided to delight the residents of Kyrgyzstan with the upcoming New Year holidays and published a funny video on its Instagram account. This greeting is characterized by originality and minimalism: patrol cars with flashing lights symbolically "switch" from the year 2025 to 2026 to the rhythmic New Year melody.
Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVd) of Bishkek detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud. This information was provided by the press service of the department. A resident, T.D., reported to the police that between June and September 2024, a certain D.A., having gained his trust, promised to help him purchase a Kia Carnival car and stole 13 thousand dollars (approximately 1 million 99 thousand 147 soms) from him.
Illustrative photo President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law that amends a number of legislative acts of Kazakhstan concerning archival affairs and the restriction of the dissemination of illegal content, as reported by the press service of Akorda. This law introduces restrictions on the placement of information related to the promotion of pedophilia and non-traditional sexual orientation in public places, mass media, telecommunications networks, and internet platforms. As the senators
- In the Jalal-Abad region, a citizen with the initials T.N.M. was fined 17,500 soms for conducting cash foreign currency exchange operations without the appropriate permission from the National Bank. This information was published by the bank's press service. The violation was detected in the territory of the Jalal-Abad region.
According to Mamiraim Jumabaev, head of the gastroenterology department at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is actively spreading both in Kyrgyzstan and beyond its borders. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," he noted that this disease affects nearly a third of the country's population. The doctor explained that the main factors contributing to the development of this disease are an unhealthy lifestyle, poor nutrition, and a lack
The Service for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets has published the results of its work for the period from December 15 to 19, 2025. The report included data on the registration of new securities issues, issuance of licenses, and approval of managerial appointments. In particular, the State Financial Supervision registered the following issues and results of stock placements:
- On the air of the radio, the president of the Association of Millers of Kyrgyzstan, Rustam Junushov, noted the necessity of modernizing the seed fund and applying modern agrotechnologies to increase the yield of grain crops. He pointed out that many farmers continue to use low-reproduction seeds and ignore crop rotation, which leads to a decrease in yield by the third or fourth year.
A tragedy occurred in Bishkek involving employees of the municipal enterprise 'Tazalyk', which was commented on by the local mayor's office: On December 30, 2025, around 8:00-8:30 AM, workers of 'Tazalyk' were returning home after fulfilling their duties on their assigned section on Auezov Street and, unfortunately, drowned in a technical channel.
According to information provided by the city prosecutor's office, in 2001, the mayor's office of Jalal-Abad (now known as Manas) illegally transferred a land plot of 36,128 square meters into private hands. As a result of a compliance check with land legislation, the supervisory authority initiated legal proceedings challenging the legitimacy of the decisions made by the Jalal-Abad municipality numbered 188 and 189, adopted on May 18, 2001, regarding the transfer of land to citizens
Residents of the microdistrict "Kok-Zhar" contacted the Call Center. They note that the lack of a sidewalk forces them to walk on the road. “The sidewalk is in extremely poor condition, and there is almost none left. We are forced to walk on the roadway. The workshop was relocated to make room for the sidewalk, but no work has been done. We are appealing to the akimat and other city authorities to address this issue,” they report.
Students from the 10th and 11th grades of school No. 74 in Bishkek visited the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy as part of a career guidance excursion. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy, the event involved 50 high school students, teachers, and a district inspector from the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.
- In accordance with the master plan developed until 2050, Bishkek will be structured into five main functional areas: residential, industrial, agricultural, recreational, and special zones. Residential areas will occupy approximately 3,500 hectares, including various types of construction—high-rise, medium-rise, low-rise, and individual houses. In the new districts, it is planned to build a residential stock with a total area of 35.75 million square meters, where more than 72% will consist of
In his address on the occasion of the arrival of 2026, António Guterres urged world leaders to "rethink priorities" and invest in development rather than destruction. According to the UN News Service, this address was made against the backdrop of growing chaos and uncertainty in the world, where people are questioning whether their leaders hear them and are ready to act. Guterres pointed to the unprecedented scale of suffering faced by humanity: more than 25% of the world's
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a 30-40% decrease in grain crop yields due to a lack of water. This was reported by Rustam Junushov, president of the Association of Millers, on the radio. He noted that this reduction will not negatively impact flour production in the country, as the missing volumes of grain will be compensated by imports from Russia and Kazakhstan.
On December 30, a ceremonial handover of service vehicles for water management in various regions took place in Kyrgyzstan. As part of this initiative, 44 JAC T-8 vehicles were transferred, purchased using the state budget. Of these, 42 vehicles are intended for the Water Resources Service, and 2 for the Fisheries Department. The total cost of the new fleet amounted to 92.6 million soms.
In Orenburg, Russia, a 74-year-old citizen of Kazakhstan was detained for assaulting police officers at the airport, reports Tengrinews.kz. According to court documents, the pensioner arrived in the country by car, heading to her daughter, after which she planned to continue her journey by air. During the inspection of her carry-on luggage, a 5-liter container of oil was discovered, which she attempted to bring through.
Seid Atambaev, the son of former president Almazbek Atambaev, commented on the decision to strip his father of state awards. According to Seid, his father does not seek awards. "The work of Almazbek Atambaev and his achievements will be valued by God, and then by the people. He did not use weapons against people and did not flee from responsibility, as others have done. Moreover, he has repeatedly helped people by freeing them from prisons. A request for forgiveness from the people is what
In 2026, the use of artificial intelligence in the process of tax audits will begin in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the State Institution "Salyk Service". Over the past four years, the agency has been actively digitizing tax reports and implementing remote payments through the platform cabinet.salyk.kg and the Salyk mobile application.
At a press conference on December 30, lawyer Bakhytzhan Yetekbaev reported that a minor citizen of Switzerland became a victim of criminal actions by four men in Bishkek. The incident took place in April 2025 in the Kok-Jor residential area. Two boys, both 12 years old, were returning home from school and, while playing, knocked on the gate of one of the private houses. As a result, one of the boys, A.B., was forcibly dragged into the house and held there from twelve to two o'clock in the
The Jordan U-23 national football team has announced its squad of players who will participate in the final stage of the Asian Cup, taking place in January 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The Jordanian team has been placed in Group A, where it will compete against the teams of Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, and the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team.
The event in Bishkek presented the results of the nationwide media campaign "Women's Leadership That Changed an Era - 100 Years," dedicated to the centenary of the women's movement in Kyrgyzstan. As part of the event, a new website "100 Outstanding Women of Kyrgyzstan" was launched, featuring stories of women who made significant contributions to the development of their country. According to the organizers, the goal of the campaign is to bring back into public
On October 30, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to unveil a monument to the outstanding film director, People's Artist of the USSR, and laureate of the Toktogul Tölömüş Award, Okeev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. High-ranking officials present at the event included State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Presidential Advisor Marat Imankulov, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Umbetaly Kydyraliev, Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as
The Ministry of Energy has announced that during the January holidays, employees and management of energy companies in Kyrgyzstan will perform their duties as usual. Starting today, operational response teams have been organized in all district electrical networks, with one of the leaders assigned to each team.
- In 2025, the Republican Center for Certification in Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic intensified its efforts to ensure the quality and safety of construction materials, products, and structures. Key Achievements
Today, December 30, the keys to 44 service vehicles were handed over, which were presented by Adylbek Kasymaliev to representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The total cost of the new vehicles amounted to 92.6 million soms. These funds were allocated from the state budget, and the vehicles are intended for the water resources service and the
Since December 30, the methane filling stations in Uzbekistan have resumed 24-hour operations. This decision was announced by the Ministry of Energy of the republic through its Telegram channel. In the agency's message, it is noted that thanks to the new schedule, car owners will be able to refuel at any time of the day or night, without waiting in line.
Recently, an award ceremony for the winners of the "Altyn Örük" award took place in the Batken region. This significant event was attended by Zhanibek Isakov, the deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the region, who presented the awards to the distinguished specialists. According to information from the regional administration, the selection of winners was conducted by both a special commission and through online voting.
Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the KR The snow leopard, captured in the Kemin district, has been temporarily placed in a rehabilitation center. This was announced at a press conference by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Almaz Musaev and the Director of the State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin" Adilbek Kasmaliev. According to Almaz Musaev, the signal about the appearance of the snow leopard was received on December 29 from local
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his residence in Florida, Trump noted: “I have heard that Iran is once again strengthening its military forces. If that is the case, we will have to take action. We will stop them. But I hope it does not come to that.” The President emphasized that if Iran continues to build up its military power, the U.S. will have no choice but to act, and the consequences could be significantly more serious than before. Recall that on June
In Syria, a significant change has occurred in the design of banknotes: the portrait of Bashar al-Assad has been replaced with images of olives. This was reported by SANA. The new banknotes, which will feature olives, roses, wheat, and oranges instead of images of the ousted president and his father, will start to be used from January 1, 2026.
The keys to 44 official vehicles were handed over by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet. The total cost of the transferred vehicles amounts to 92.6 million soms.
Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has introduced a draft law for discussion that amends the Code of Offenses. The innovations concern liability for obstructing lawful election campaigning. According to the submitted document, Article 65 will be supplemented with new provisions. In particular, for individuals violating campaigning rules, it is proposed to establish a fine of 10,000 soms, which corresponds to 100 calculated indicators.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a ceremonial event was held to summarize the year's results. This was reported by the district state administration.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for placing temporarily free budget funds, which is an important step towards improving financial management. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of budget resource use and promote transparency in financial operations. According to the new resolution, mechanisms and conditions under which temporary budget funds can be placed are regulated. These changes have been developed taking into account the provisions of the
During the holiday season, many indulge in an abundance of food, including fatty dishes, salads with mayonnaise, and alcohol. This combination can have a serious impact on health, as the body struggles to cope with the increased loads. Mamiraim Jumbaev, head of the gastroenterology department at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after Mirrahimov, suggested in an interview with Birinchi Radio to consume more vegetables and fruits and to avoid overeating during the holidays.
In the city of Osh, on December 30, suspects were detained for abuse of official powers, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Police received a report that a land plot intended for social needs, covering an area of 8,000 square meters, had been illegally transferred into private ownership.
In Manas, at the "Azattyk" square, a garrison drill review dedicated to the New Year holidays took place, as reported by the press service of the Jalal-Abad region's Internal Affairs Department. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of Police Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the President's representative in the Jalal-Abad region Tilek Tekebaev, the head of the local Internal Affairs Department, Colonel of Police Marlis Asanov, the chairman of the veterans' council
Recently, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, visited the women's colony located in the village of Stepnoye to familiarize herself with the conditions in which the inmates are held. During the visit, she toured all the buildings of the colony, including the children's home, medical unit, kitchen, and dormitory, and held conversations with the women, among whom were two minors and several foreigners serving their sentences.
New data reveals the mechanisms of operation of two alleged fraudulent centers in Palau, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. These documents highlight how the local elite and ineffective laws contribute to the growth of cyber fraud even in the most remote corners of the world, reports occrp.org. In January, police conducted a raid at the Cocoro hotel in Koror, the country's main city, and discovered a situation that starkly contrasts with the usual image of Palau as a paradise.
Mamiraim Jumabaev, head of the gastroenterology department at the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after Mirrahimov and the chief freelance gastroenterologist of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke on "Birinchi Radio" about the most common digestive tract diseases among Kyrgyzstanis. According to him, statistics from recent years show that there are two main types of diseases. The first is functional gastrointestinal disorders, which account for about
Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, the ombudsman, visited women's colony No. 2, located in the village of Stepnoye, to assess the conditions of incarcerated women. According to information provided by the institute's press service, she inspected various facilities within the institution, including a children's home, a medical point, a food block, and a dormitory.
A festive event dedicated to the New Year took place in Uzgen, organized by the city administration, as reported by the local authorities. The mayor, Eldos Taev, was present at the celebration.
The minister called for the acceleration of work As a result of the criticism voiced by Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev, several employees of the Ministry of Transport and Communications received reprimands. This information was made public at today's meeting of the agency.
A man tried to get a job but was denied In the State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN), it was reported that a man suspected of fraud using connections in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and with Kamchybek Tashiev's son was denied employment in the agency.
This year, the New Year spirit in Kyrgyzstan manifested itself in various ways, but all cities adhered to a unified approach. Instead of expensive novelties, they chose traditional decorations, garlands, and decor that have already proven themselves. This choice not only preserved the festive atmosphere but also allowed for budget savings, demonstrating that a bright New Year is possible without significant expenses. Tree in Bishkek: Minimalism and Style
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 31. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is predicted during the night in the Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, while no precipitation is expected in the Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions.
The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office reported the detention of more than a hundred terrorism suspects, including individuals preparing attacks during the New Year holidays. During an operation conducted on Tuesday night, 110 arrests were recorded at 114 addresses in connection with arrest warrants issued for 115 suspects. Among those wanted are 41 individuals linked to the terrorists who carried out a recent attack in Yalova, as well as suspects in preparation for similar attacks in
