The military hospital of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan received 41 first aid kits and office equipment from the National Society of the Red Crescent. This event was announced by the press service of the defense ministry. This initiative is aimed at strengthening the material and technical base of the military department and enhancing readiness to provide first aid. As part of the cooperation, training for medical personnel on the norms of international humanitarian law is also planned.
In Bishkek, at the "Dialogue" House of Culture, the contest "Best Grandfather" and "Best Grandmother" took place, aimed at promoting family values and preserving Kyrgyz traditions. This became known on December 26 thanks to the press service of the capital's mayoralty. This event was organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Tourism and Youth Affairs of the Bishkek mayoralty. The contest featured 10 participants, including 5
Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah found Najib Razak guilty on four counts of embezzlement and 21 counts of money laundering, totaling over 544 million dollars. This is already the second significant trial against the former Prime Minister on corruption charges: he was previously convicted in a similar case. The court noted that Razak was aware of all financial transactions, despite the defense's attempts to claim that the funds were "political donations" from Saudi Arabia.
Malik Shavaev, the current champion of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling, spoke about his roots and connection to this country. The 29-year-old athlete from Russia became the national champion, winning a gold medal in the weight category up to 89 kg on December 24. In the tournament, he represented the city of Talas.
- As stated in the master plan, by the beginning of 2025, this indicator will reach 14 square meters per person. According to the document, by 2050, the construction of 24,804 thousand square meters of new housing is planned in Bishkek, which will increase the total housing stock of the city to 42,240.9 thousand square meters. The largest amount of construction work is expected in the Leninsky and Oktyabrsky districts due to the implementation of previously approved projects.
The Minister of Digital Development and AI, Jaslan Madiyev, announced the training process for civil servants in the field of artificial intelligence, as reported by Orda.kz. This initiative by the ministry aims to prepare civil servants.
In the last days of December, Uzbekistan is expected to experience rain and variable cloudiness. In Tashkent, Samarkand, Jizzakh, and Syrdarya regions, precipitation is possible on December 30 and 31, while dry weather is anticipated on December 29 and January 1. Night temperatures will range from 0 to 10°C, while daytime temperatures will fluctuate between 5 and 18°C. Karakalpakstan and Khorezm region will also face rain and snow on December 29 and 30, while no precipitation is forecasted for
- On December 27, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, attended the official opening of an eco-technological plant that will generate electricity through the disposal of solid household waste at the Bishkek sanitary landfill. This was reported by the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The solid household waste landfill was put into operation in 1974 and has been operating continuously ever since. Approximately 20 million tons of garbage have accumulated on
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev commented on the draft general plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, pointing out potential difficulties in its implementation. He noted that, despite thorough development, the document may face challenges. According to Bekeshev, the developers of the general plan propose to leave the city's transport model largely unchanged and focus on the development of public transport. They believe that constructing a metro is impractical due to high costs,
- According to an analysis by the EDB analysts, there have been changes in the structure of Chinese investments in the Eurasian region (2025). In the context of Chinese foreign direct investments (FDI) in this region, several significant trends can be highlighted. One of them is the change in the composition of investment companies.
- The Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, shared with Tazabek current information about licensing for private companies. He noted that since 2021 and up to the present day, there has been a moratorium on the issuance of licenses for the extraction of gold, copper, and silver in the country.
On December 27, the emergency service "112" received information that a man was attempting to commit suicide on the 7th floor of a construction site in the area of Pervomaisk in Bishkek. Five employees of the Bishkek City Rescue Service were dispatched for the rescue operation. As a result of negotiations, they managed to convince the 33-year-old man to abandon his intentions.
The opening of the plant took place in Bishkek, where President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of this project. The construction of this facility started on March 29, 2024.
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, Colonel General K.K. Tashiev, initiated a meeting at the headquarters of the SNB with Bakyt Urustemov, the elder son of the tragically deceased Zhibek Urustemova.
- The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported that 83.1 billion soms were transferred to the Stabilization Fund during the 11 months of 2025. This information is included in the budget execution report. According to the updated draft of the republican budget, it is planned to transfer 89.1 billion soms to the fund in 2025.
In their statement, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, and Djibouti expressed concern that the recognition of Somaliland could create a dangerous precedent, threatening international peace and security. They reaffirmed their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia also condemned Israel's actions, calling them unilateral and contrary to international norms. The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi
Documents that were previously classified have become available following a court ruling, thanks to a lawsuit by the National Security Archive based on the Freedom of Information Act. In the materials concerning meetings between Putin and Bush in 2001, 2005, and 2008, the Russian president discussed the collapse of the Soviet Union in 2001. During the first meeting, he expressed the opinion that Russia "voluntarily gave up thousands of square kilometers" of territory, which he
Among the companies on the sanctions list are Northrop Grumman and Boeing's St. Louis division. China has taken measures by freezing their assets within the country and prohibiting local companies and citizens from interacting with these organizations, as well as restricting entry into China for the specified individuals. Recall that in early December, the USA approved a package of arms supplies to Taiwan worth $11.1 billion, which includes HIMARS systems, Javelin missiles, Altius drones,
On December 27, 2025, a significant event took place in the Issyk-Kul region — the opening of the new building of the Ak-Suu District Department of the State National Security Committee. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as the presidential representative in the region, B. Zhetigenov, and veterans of the GKNB. The new building is located on a plot of land measuring
As the New Year holidays approach, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has recorded a significant number of fraudulent links, comparable to congratulations and giveaways. These links, disguised as pleasant messages, are actively spreading on social networks and messaging apps. According to information from the agency, scammers are sending messages promising cash prizes, bonuses, or gifts from government institutions, banks, and celebrities. Citizens who click on such links
Forecast for December 28 in Kyrgyzstan. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. During the day, snow is anticipated in certain areas of the Talas and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the mountainous zones of the Chui and Batken regions. No precipitation will occur in the agricultural zones of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Naryn regions.
The minister noted that the letter from Alexander Bastrykin, the head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, regarding the closure of the criminal case came as a surprise to Baku. “The content of the letter contains aspects that raise serious questions for Azerbaijan. Bastrykin reported the termination of the criminal case in connection with this incident, which causes confusion and surprise. The Azerbaijani authorities have already expressed their position on this matter, and we hope for a
The project was initiated by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev The installation of solar panels on the roof of the mayor's office in Osh marks a new step towards an eco-friendly future. This is reported by sources from the local administration.
A court proceeding has been initiated against a Russian woman in St. Petersburg Ekaterina Bivol, who is the ex-wife of the famous boxer and native of Tokmak, Dmitry Bivol, will stand trial in Russia. She is accused of making offensive remarks about Kyrgyz and Kazakhs, according to a statement from the press service of the courts of St. Petersburg.
President Sadyr Japarov reported in his social media post that 71 delegates of the People's Kurultai were insincere when discussing their participation in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
The ESPN publication has presented the list of the best fighters of 2025. In the women's category, the first place was taken by Valentina Shevchenko, the champion in the flyweight division.
“They buy up plots and build to the detriment of people” During the IV People's Kurultai, which took place in Bishkek, a proposal was made to limit the activities of private construction companies.
At the IV People's Kurultai, held on December 26 in Bishkek, Sadyr Japarov spoke about the state mortgage program. President Japarov mentioned that delegate Saadatbek Kusegenov raised the issue of high housing prices offered by the State Mortgage Company (GIK). Japarov reminded that in 2021 and 2022, the government invited private construction companies to participate in the program, offering to build apartments at a price of 600–700 dollars per square meter, but the companies rejected
The expert urges the authorities to intensify actions in this area At a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with industrial policy, transport, and construction, Irina Grishechkina, the deputy director of the Scientific Research Institute of Prospective Urban Planning, noted that housing provision in Bishkek is a serious problem.
The vice-mayor reassured the residents of the capital At a recent district meeting, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov explained that the renovation process and the new general plan of Bishkek are not interconnected.
The meeting, announced by the White House, will begin at 3:00 PM local time. Representatives of the media are expected to be present at the event. Earlier, Zelensky himself shared information about the upcoming meeting with Trump, adding that he plans to present a new peace plan consisting of 20 points developed by the Ukrainian side during the negotiations.
The elder son of Zhibek Urustemova, Bekzhan Urustemov, met with representatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on behalf of the chairman of this agency, Kamchybek Tashiev. During the meeting, a decision was made to provide comprehensive support for Zhibek's children. Among the measures are assistance in obtaining housing, paying off the mortgage, employment for the elder son, and funding for the education of the younger children. This issue is under the close attention
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov noted at the event that the solid waste landfill began its operation in 1974 and has since accumulated about 20 million tons of garbage, which has created serious problems for the capital. Every day, up to 1,500 tons of waste were removed in Bishkek, negatively impacting the city's ecology. Despite years of efforts, a systematic solution to this problem had not been achieved.
During the visit, he got acquainted with the assembly hall and sports facilities On December 26, 2025, the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school for children with hearing impairments in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee.
The topics they raised were characterized by their sharpness and ambiguity. The IV People's Kurultai took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov.
Visa Denials for European Human Rights Defenders and EU Commissioner The U.S. State Department has decided not to issue entry visas to five Europeans who participated in the development of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). Among them is former EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton. In a statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, published on December 24, these individuals were labeled as "radical activists" using their positions to promote repressive
According to analysts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the structure of Chinese investments in the Eurasian region is undergoing significant changes, which will be relevant in 2025. Several key trends are highlighted in the analysis of Chinese direct foreign investments (FDI) in this region, particularly concerning economic sectors.
A delegate of the Kurultai proposed to return the Jerooy gold deposit to the state, similar to Kumtor During the IV People's Kurultai in Bishkek, one of the representatives from the capital put forward an initiative to return the Jerooy gold deposit to state ownership, similar to what was done with Kumtor.
Citizens are asked to prepare documents in advance From January 1 to January 12, 2026, the public service centers in Kyrgyzstan will suspend their operations. This was announced by the State Institution "Kyzmat" under the office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Apartments were awarded to athletes at the championship On December 25, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling took place at the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, where the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, General-Polkovnik Kamchybek Tashiev, was present. According to the press center of the service, he welcomed the participants of the competition and congratulated the winners, wishing
The population will be able to purchase goods at affordable prices From December 27 to 31, daily fairs will be organized in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
