On December 29, a grand ceremonial event took place in Bishkek for the employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk." The event was held at the National Philharmonic, as reported by the press service of the city hall. The city mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, presented the keys to new specialized equipment that will become part of the enterprise's arsenal.
- The Ministry of Finance has announced the preliminary volumes of government treasury bond (GKO) issuance planned for January 2026, as reported by the National Bank. The total volume of GKO issuance will amount to 5 billion soms.
Accompanied by representatives of the youth charity organization SOS, the children enjoyed a specially designed entertainment program. The park offered them attractions, an ice rink, a meeting with Santa Claus, an interactive show, and a circus performance titled "Winter Fairy Tale." Additionally, they were able to stroll through the picturesque corners of the park.
On December 23, a match of the Second AFC Champions Cup took place in Amman (Jordan), where the teams "Al Hussein" from Jordan and "Ahal" from Turkmenistan faced off. In this important match, the referees from Kyrgyzstan were: Meder Taichiev, Ismail Talipjanov, Eldos Murzabekov, and Sanjar Jakypbekov.
The grand opening of a new center that will monitor compliance with traffic rules took place in Osh. High-ranking officials attended the event, including the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of internal affairs, Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azenbek Kozukeev, and the head of the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs, Damirbek Isakov, along with other officials.
The city of Razakov, located in the Batken region, has been recognized as the cleanest city in the country following the results of the national competition "Cleanest City and Cleanest Ayil Aimak," organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to information provided by the regional administration, Razakov won
On the night of December 27, a traffic accident occurred in the city of Kadamjay on the Osh–Batken–Razakov highway. According to preliminary data, a DAF truck transporting oil overturned while descending from the Kadamjay Pass. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was carrying an oil cargo from the Arkin massif in the Leilek district.
Starting from 2026, water and sewage tariffs in Manas will increase, as approved at the city council meeting on December 26. Deputies noted that the funds from the tariff increase will be directed towards the modernization of the water supply system, including the installation of new pipes and meters.
The State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN) provided clarifications regarding the information disseminated by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) concerning the detention of a former employee of Institution No. 21 (SIZO-1). According to statements from GSIN, B.K.B., born in 1996, applied for admission to the service's reserve staff in June 2025, but was denied in August. During the investigation, it was revealed that his younger brother had already been convicted
In Talas, on Manas Street, a New Year fair has started, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to local traders, the fair will operate until December 31.
This year in Kyrgyzstan, thanks to the social contract program, 25,391 new jobs were created, as reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. In 2025, the amount of one-time assistance increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms. This amount was paid to 13,331 citizens. The increase in payment amounts contributed to more families starting small businesses and actively utilizing their labor resources.
Recently, the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the names of the winners for 2025 in the field of non-Olympic sports. The award ceremony became a celebration for everyone who actively contributes to the development of these disciplines in the country, including athletes, coaches, and patrons.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are establishing a visa-free regime for diplomats. The agreement, signed on September 27, 2024, in New York, will come into effect on January 2, 2026. This document simplifies the process of crossing borders for official representatives of both countries. With the introduction of new rules, which will take effect at the beginning of next year, diplomats will be able to move freely.
On December 27, an open championship in traditional archery took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city's mayor's office. 39 archers participated in the competition: 24 women and 15 men. They competed in two categories: "Kyrgyz Buta" - shooting at 50 meters and "Kyrgyz Jamba" - shooting at 30 meters.
At a recent meeting of the GNS of Kyrgyzstan, Chairman Alambet Shykmamatov summarized the agency's work for the year 2025. At the beginning of the meeting, Shykmamatov congratulated the staff on the upcoming 2026 year and noted that the outgoing year had been successful for the service in terms of task fulfillment.
A pre-New Year volleyball tournament among high school students and teachers took place at Educational Institution No. 7 in the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to information provided by the school, the team of graduates took first place. The teachers' team secured the second position, while the tenth-grade team came in third.
The Senate of Mexico has completed a three-year legislative initiative, unanimously approving a ban on exhibitions of dolphins and other marine mammals. This decision was a response to public outrage over animal cruelty. The voting concluded with a score of 99 to 0, and now the new law prohibits not only the capture but also the breeding of marine mammals, except for scientific research.
On the New York Commodity Exchange COMEX, the price of silver futures for delivery in March 2026 has for the first time surpassed the mark of $81 per troy ounce. At its peak, the price of the precious metal reached $82.67 per troy ounce, corresponding to a growth of 7.09 percent. However, by morning, the price of silver futures slightly decreased to $81.73, having increased by 5.87 percent.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are changing their driver's licenses can take the opportunity to undergo testing for hepatitis B and C, as well as for HIV infection, during the process of obtaining medical certificate 083. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Health, citing specialist Aibek Bekbolotov from the Republican Center for the Control of Hematogenic Viral Hepatitis and HIV. As Bekbolotov noted, vaccination against hepatitis B is also available at family
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has made a visit to Florida, where a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place at the Mar-a-Lago residence. This event will occur in the evening on December 29, according to various Israeli and American news outlets. This meeting will be the sixth in-person meeting between Trump and Netanyahu since the beginning of Trump's second presidential term, which started in January 2025, according to information from TRT.
On December 29, a children's New Year celebration took place in Manas near the Christmas tree, organized by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. The event began at the main New Year tree in Freedom Square (Azattyk). The presidential representative congratulated the children on the upcoming New Year.
During a meeting with representatives of law enforcement agencies held in the Issyk-Kul region, Tashiev noted that weekends in Kyrgyzstan will be in effect until January 12 inclusive. He added: "Let the population celebrate, but it is necessary to create an atmosphere of stability and security for this. We must ensure this. Do not think about relaxing. Neither I nor the president have the right to rest, and we will be watching you," the chairman of the State National Security
- According to statistical data, over the past five years, from 2020 to 2024, the area of agricultural crop sowings in Kyrgyzstan has increased by 23.1 thousand hectares, which corresponds to a growth of 1.9%. By the end of 2024, it amounted to 1,246.7 thousand hectares. In 2024, the largest share in the structure of sowings is occupied by grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat), which cover 602.9 thousand hectares, accounting for 48.4% of the total area. Forage crops take second
On December 29, a solemn ceremony took place at the Ministry of Natural Resources, where the winners of the republican competition "Cleanest City" and "Cleanest Aiyl Aimak" were announced. According to the information from the ministry's press service, the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, presented certificates and valuable prizes to the winners in various nominations:
At a meeting with representatives of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev announced the completion of the collection of materials regarding several judges. He emphasized that court decisions must be objective, fair, and in accordance with the law. In his opinion, "it is impossible to make decisions based on personal connections or bribes." According to Tashiev, judges should not interfere in politics, and their task is to make decisions
B.K.B., a former employee of institution No. 21 of the State Penitentiary Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been detained in a fraud case. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The investigation is ongoing, and representatives of the state committee urge anyone who has been harmed by the actions of the detainee to contact the duty service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region
The Ministry of Health has shared information about the operation of medical institutions during the New Year holidays, reports 24.kg. In order to ensure the availability of medical services, all medical organizations in the country will operate in an enhanced mode on December 30 and 31. During these days, additional duty shifts for medical workers will be organized, and the readiness of services will be increased to provide quality emergency and urgent care to the population.
As Kamchybek Tashiev reported at a meeting in the Issyk-Kul region, starting from the new year, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) will begin active checks for corruption offenses. Both local authorities, such as heads of ayil okmotu and districts, as well as high-ranking ministers will come under scrutiny. “We will strictly punish everyone who misappropriates state property and steals from the people. I intend to tighten control. The President emphasized at the
In Ingushetia, a court trial that attracted public attention has concluded. A 52-year-old man was found guilty of defamation after accusing his 22-year-old wife of having premarital relations. This was reported by "Rossiyskaya Gazeta." The incident occurred just three days after their wedding, when the husband returned his young wife to her parents, despite a medical report confirming her innocence.
In Manas, during the New Year celebration, 150 children gathered, made possible by the assistance of the representative office of the regional government. The event began at the New Year tree, where children were offered entertainment, including games, songs, and dances.
The Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, shared with Tazabek current information about the status of the Kyzyl-Ompol deposit development. He noted that the company "Kyrgyzaltyn" plans to independently organize the production process at this deposit. "The first stage includes the separation of titanomagnetite and ore. The extracted ore will be divided into two categories: one is titanomagnetite, and the other is complex ore containing various associated minerals. Both of
The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had previously urged Abramovich to allocate all funds from the sale of the club by March 17, but the billionaire seems to be ignoring these demands. Additionally, Abramovich has hired a team of lawyers to protect his interests in court, including Eric Herschmann, a former advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump. He intends to file a lawsuit for approximately £2.5 million.
During a departmental meeting, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, presented the results of the agency's work for 2025. According to the press service of the STS, at the beginning of the meeting, the head of the service congratulated the employees on the upcoming 2026 year and noted that the outgoing year had been particularly successful in terms of achieving the set goals.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the acquisition of modern equipment for artificial insemination of cattle, which was purchased by the Veterinary Service for the Development of Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed. Zhanybek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, visited the site to familiarize himself with the new equipment, as well as the project implementation process and the quality of the supplied
Maksat Asanaliev also emphasized that the new building, which has been put into operation, will significantly improve the organization of the prosecutor's office. This, in turn, will contribute to a faster and higher quality response to legal appeals from citizens.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has issued a decree introducing a temporary ban on the import of electronic cigarettes into the country. 1. Based on the decree, a temporary ban is introduced on the import into the Kyrgyz Republic of the following goods for a period of six months:
At a meeting with oncologists and patients organized at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, Gulmira Abdyrazakova, head of the Public Foundation "Together Against Cancer," discussed current issues and achievements in the field of oncological care in Kyrgyzstan. She also announced the amount needed to purchase medications to meet the needs of all cancer patients. Abdyrazakova reported that the situation with equipping the center with medical equipment has improved thanks to
The volume of tax payments and other mandatory contributions to the budget of Kyrgyzstan for 2025 will exceed 21.5 billion soms. In addition, the company paid dividends amounting to 13 billion 48 million soms. By the end of 2025, it is planned that the volume of gold production will exceed 12 tons.
As of September 2025, more than 15 investment projects in the field of mineral resource extraction are being supported by the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The total investment volume in these projects exceeds $5.9 billion, as reported at a press conference on December 29 by the agency's head, Ravshanbek Sabirov. According to Sabirov's statement, investments in this sector increased from $5.25 billion in 2024 to $5.9 billion in 2025,
According to information from the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, from December 29, 2025, to January 8, 2026, the police will ensure safety in places with large crowds of people.
According to information provided by 24.kg, the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in Kyrgyzstan continues to decline, according to data from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. From December 22 to 28, the republic registered 15,043 cases of ARVI and influenza. This is a 32.3 percent decrease compared to the previous week, when the number of cases was 22,200.
- In Batken, there are deposits of nepheline syenites Katranbashi and Karangli, which serve as raw materials for aluminum production. As noted by Tazabek, the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, these reserves amount to about 200 million tons. The head of the ministry emphasized that under current conditions, considering global aluminum prices, the development of these deposits does not appear to be economically viable.
Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, has approved a bill that lowers the age required for a citizen of the country to take the oath from 18 to 14 years. This information was published on the official website of legal acts, reports RIA Novosti. This law is aimed at increasing patriotism among youth and ensuring a more conscious acceptance of obligations to uphold the Constitution and laws of Russia. The initiative was presented by a group of deputies led by Leonid
At the general meeting of the staff of the President's Administration, held today, December 29, the results of the year 2025 were summarized. During the event, honorary certificates from the Cabinet of Ministers and letters of appreciation from the Prime Minister were awarded to several employees. The information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Adylbek Kasymaliev, welcoming everyone with the upcoming 2026 year, emphasized that the outgoing year was rich and
For the New Year, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to surprise the citizens by installing a non-standard tree made of bricks at one of its facilities. This original structure, two meters tall, was assembled from 800 bricks. Photo by the Ministry of Construction The ministry explained that this tree symbolizes the profession of builders, emphasizing the importance of strength, teamwork, and a creative approach even in
The cryptocurrency platform Binance has announced the introduction of new features for the KGST stablecoin. This token will be integrated into services such as Simple Earn, "Buy Cryptocurrency," and Convert. According to information from Binance, starting December 24 at 8:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time, users will be able to use KGST in the Simple Earn section, which offers flexible subscription terms.
