- According to statistical data, the volume of investments in fixed assets directed towards the construction of manufacturing facilities increased by 30% from January to November 2024. The main sources of financing were funds from enterprises and organizations, foreign direct investments, bank loans, as well as funds from the population and charitable organizations registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. These sources accounted for 91.9% of the total investment volume.
- In a recent interview, Meder Mashiev, the Minister of Natural Resources, discussed with Tazabek the issues related to the decline in production indicators at Kumtor and in the country as a whole. According to him, in 2023, Kyrgyzstan produced 32 tons of gold, and in 2024, it is expected that this figure will be 26 tons. This year, a production of 26 tons is also anticipated.
The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM local time (02:00 Astana time) in Palm Beach, and representatives of the press will be allowed to attend the event. Earlier, President Zelensky made a statement about the upcoming meeting, noting that he would present a new peace plan consisting of 20 points developed in Kyiv.
Recent changes in the regulations concerning the activities of the state enterprise "Issyk-Kul" have been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. This company is now the sole managing organization. According to the new resolution, "Issyk-Kul" has been added to the list of organizations subject to the expenditure norms for maintaining the customer-developer service during the construction process. Previously, such norms applied only to structures of the Ministry of Construction
Starting from December 29, law enforcement officers will switch to an enhanced work mode. This decision is due to the increase in the number of events and the heightened load on public transport, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. A comprehensive operational and preventive event called "Law and Order" will be launched in the republic, involving various raids such as "Arsenal," "Pyrotechnics," "Anti-Racket,"
In response to recent publications about possible gas reserves in the Batken region, the Kyrgyz Geological Service, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, clarified the situation, particularly regarding the report of 500 million cubic meters of gas discovered by Chinese investors. According to the agency's information, the North Rishtan oil and gas field is located in the Kadamjai district, approximately 60 km southeast of the city of
During the inspection, it was found that the transportation of the cargo violated veterinary and customs regulations, as the exporting company was not included in the list of accredited organizations. As a result, the carrier faced administrative responsibility for attempting illegal transportation. The regulatory authorities decided to return the cattle hides back to Kyrgyzstan.
Alexander Kulbeda, the former head of the Ak-Kuduk rural council in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, passed away at the age of 66. This sad news was confirmed by the Ak-Kuduk rural council, as reported to the Turmush correspondent. Alexander Viktorovich Kulbeda was born in 1959 in the village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region. After graduating from Kant Secondary School No. 4 in 1976, he continued his education at the Frunze Polytechnic Institute.
On December 29, residents of the Altyn-Ordo residential area will face a water supply shutdown, as reported by the press service of Bishkek. From 09:00 to 22:00, water will not be supplied to residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social facilities, as well as to industrial enterprises.
Today, the restriction on the movement of freight vehicles has been officially lifted at the Too-Ashuu pass. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The agency clarifies that all passes and roads in the country are open for travel, and traffic is proceeding without delays. However, on the section of the Too-Ashuu pass, road workers from operational enterprise No. 9 continue to clear the roadway and treat it with a sand-salt mixture.
According to Kasymaliev, tourism in Kyrgyzstan is showing rapid development and is becoming an important sector of the economy. As part of an ambitious investment project, the construction of the "Ala-Tuu Resort" ski cluster has begun, which will operate year-round. This project, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, covers three zones: Jyrgalang, Ak-Bulak, and Boz-Uchuk, with a total area of 3,916 hectares.
The defense ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have signed a ceasefire agreement that takes effect immediately, according to BBC News. Under the reached agreements, the troops of both countries will remain in their current positions, with no further movements. Citizens living in conflict border areas will be given the opportunity to return to their homes at the earliest possible time. Additionally, if the ceasefire lasts for 72 hours, Thailand commits to repatriating 18 Cambodian soldiers.
Trump also expressed hope for a productive meeting with Zelensky this weekend. "I think everything will go well. I hope it will be the same with Putin," he added, noting that he plans to negotiate with the Russian leader "soon, as much as I want." These comments were made the day after Zelensky's conversation with special envoy Steve Vitkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, which the Ukrainian president described as "good." The meeting with Trump
President Sadyr Japarov has signed an updated decree regarding the selection process for participants in the state housing program "My Home." According to the new amendments, military personnel will now be able to participate in this program, regardless of their place of service, provided they meet all necessary criteria and follow the application submission process. This decree will come into effect 10 days after its official publication.
- In his address to the believers, the mufti emphasized that the sharp rise in prices of goods and services, as well as speculation, constitutes a sin and oppression. He noted that price inflation caused by the greed of merchants, the exploitation of people's needs, and the creation of monopolies contradicts the Creator's commandments. Islam permits trade, but insists on justice, mercy, and the maintenance of social equilibrium. Prices can only rise for objective reasons related to
A local resident of Balakchy was detained for distributing extremist materials on social media. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the information received, during monitoring of social media, law enforcement officers came across a Facebook account from which extremist materials were being disseminated.
Referees from Kyrgyzstan participated in the second stage of the AFC Champions League football match. The team of officials led by Meder Taichiev officiated the match of the final, 6th round of the group stage, in which the Jordanian club "Al-Hussein" faced the Turkmen "Ahal".
Razak was found guilty of money laundering and abuse of power in the context of large-scale theft from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund, as reported by Euronews. In addition to the prison sentence, the court also imposed a fine of 2.8 billion euros. This is not the first time Razak has been under investigation: he was previously convicted in another case related to 1MDB and is currently serving his sentence.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 has been registered in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the institute's data, the tremors occurred on December 26 at 22:17. The epicenter was located five kilometers northwest of the village of Egin-Jai, as well as 13 kilometers northwest of the village of Langar, 14 kilometers southwest of Karaganda, and 20 kilometers southwest of Kara-Otok.
On December 27, a temporary interruption in the supply of drinking water is expected in Bishkek, informs the city administration. From 09:00 to 24:00, access to drinking water will be restricted for residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial organizations.
The employees of the Traffic Safety Department of the Jayil District quickly responded to a call and provided necessary assistance to a pregnant woman, who was urgently taken to the maternity hospital. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the employees of the Traffic Safety Department of the Jayil District.
According to ESPN, the game against the "Houston Rockets" will take place on Thursday, December 25. Doncic has completed his recovery from a calf injury and is ready to return to play.
Musical evenings at Ala-Too Square continue, providing residents and tourists of the capital the opportunity to enjoy live performances, reports the Bishkek city administration. Today at 7:00 PM, the event will feature the pop-folk ensemble "Door," the Russian song and dance ensemble "Souvenir," and other performers.
According to Mirziyoyev, nine years ago, achieving a GDP level of $100 billion seemed like an ambitious task. Today, however, the country has confidently surpassed the threshold of $145 billion, which reflects the scale of transformations and the potential of society. The "Uzbekistan – 2030" strategy initially aimed to raise GDP to $160 billion by 2030. However, according to the president's estimates, the current pace of reforms and business activity allows for a revision of
A new plant that will generate electricity from waste has been opened in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. The plant is located in the northern part of the city.
Boxer Dmitry Bivol visited the Korean show "I Am a Boxer," hosted by the famous actor Ma Dong-seok. During the program, he conducted a master class and training session alongside the artist. The show "I Am a Boxer" is a unique project where 90 participants, regardless of their age, weight, or profession, compete for the title of the best boxers.
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision regarding the maximum allowable loads for workers under the age of 18, as well as for women, related to manual lifting and moving of heavy objects. These new regulations are mandatory for all organizations, regardless of their ownership structure and area of activity.
The incident occurred late Friday evening on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, located in the city of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture. According to preliminary police reports, a collision between two trucks was the cause of the massive traffic accident. After the crash, part of the road was blocked, and vehicles approaching from behind were unable to stop in time on the slippery, snow-covered road. A total of 57 vehicles were involved in the collision. At the scene, a 77-year-old woman from Tokyo died.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has published the list of outstanding wrestlers for 2025, based on their achievements at world championships and continental tournaments, as well as at four ranking competitions. In the weight category up to 76 kg, Aiperi Medet kyzy took first place in the final ranking.
- In the Batken region, in the city of Sülktü, a ceremonial opening of the coal deposit "Sülktü-11" took place on December 25, 2025. This information is provided by the press service of "Kyrgyzkomur". The area of this site is 863.1 hectares, and its balance reserves of coal amount to 82.7 million tons.
At the 24th International Film Festival, which will take place from January 10 to 18, 2026, in Dhaka (Bangladesh), works by Kyrgyz filmmakers will be presented. This information was published on the official festival website. In the competitive program of Asian cinema, the films "Ot" by Radik Eshimov and "Kurak" by Erke Jumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev will participate.
The symbolism of the snow leopard, which could have remained just a beautiful gesture, unexpectedly turned out to be deeper than it seems at first glance. Since October 23, 2024, the world officially celebrates International Snow Leopard Day, and in 2025, the image of this rare predator adorned the main page of Google. The initiative belongs to the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighting the changing perception of the country as an active participant in international politics.
Over the past week, a number of significant personnel changes took place in Kyrgyzstan. Kanybek Dosmambetov appointed Minister of Health Since the beginning of December, he has been performing the duties of the Minister of Health, replacing Erkin Checheybaev.
Frame from the series "Supergen" In 2026, the New Year holidays promise to be interesting thanks to nine new series. This diverse list includes British detective stories, comedies, psychological thrillers, and superhero tales. Below are the series that will make the festive week from December 29 to January 4 more exciting. 1 “Supergen,” sci-fi, second season (January 1)
During the meeting held in December 2025, an Action Plan (roadmap) was signed for the implementation of the Declaration concerning the further development of economic processes within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union until 2030 and for the period up to 2045, called the "Eurasian Economic Path." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economic Development and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan.
On December 26, the Help the Children-SKD foundation held the "Warmth of the New Year" event at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood in Bishkek. During the event, assistance amounting to 400,000 soms was provided to children receiving treatment in the oncology, hematology, and immunology departments. In order to create an atmosphere of support and care in the lead-up to the New Year holidays, the foundation organized the delivery of humanitarian and
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has completed the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft, which met with disaster in Kazakhstan after sustaining damage in Russian airspace. This was reported by Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. According to him, the official document regarding the termination of the investigation was communicated by the chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin. Bayramov noted that
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Industrial Policy and Construction on December 26, Gulya Kozhokulova expressed her concern about the loss of 52 cultural heritage sites in the city. She noted that the legislation clearly defines the responsibilities of local authorities for the protection of monuments — their maintenance and restoration. "These functions are outlined in several articles of the laws on the status of the capital and urban planning. Why are they not
The President of the Russian Wrestling Federation, Mikhail Mamiashvili, shared his opinion on Malik Shavaev, who will now represent Kyrgyzstan in international competitions. Recently, Shavaev, a graduate of the wrestling school in Kabardino-Balkaria, became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in the weight category up to 89 kg, which opened the way for him to participate in the Asian Championship.
Israel has become the first nation to officially recognize the independence of Somaliland, which separated from Somalia. Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced on the social network X the intention to establish "full diplomatic relations," which implies the appointment of ambassadors and the opening of embassies.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has published data on the work with children who are without parental supervision for the third quarter of 2025. During this period, 492 children were placed under guardianship, 370 of whom found new families through national adoption, while two were adopted by foreigners.
In the Chuy region, specifically in the Jayil district, local craftsmen have begun producing household tools that are quickly winning the hearts of local residents, reports Turmush correspondent. “We started producing our first axes using Soviet technology and launched them on the market on December 18 of last year. Since Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1878, we decided to name our axe model ‘Stalin.’ The tool demonstrates excellent cutting abilities, easily handling iron with a
The meeting took place on December 26 as part of the official visit of Ramil Hasan. The Secretary General of TURKPA spoke about the current activities of the organization, as well as the work of the International Secretariat and recent visits to countries such as Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The parties discussed TURKPA's participation in the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, taking place in Geneva, as well as the
- During an inspection conducted by the regional office of the Land and Water Supervision Service in the Jalal-Abad region, violations were recorded in five out of seven inspected farms. It was found that some of them were illegally seizing land plots and using them for purposes other than intended.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to approve the protocol related to the implementation of Article 6 of the agreement on the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. This resolution is the result of fulfilling the necessary state procedures. The protocol was signed on November 7, 2025, in Bishkek between the government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation and pertains to the implementation of the agreement concluded on November 24, 2014, regarding the activities
- From January to November 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital for the construction of facilities in agriculture, forestry, and fishing increased by 13.9%, according to statistical data. Funding for these projects was mainly provided from the republican budget, foreign grants and humanitarian aid, as well as loans from abroad, funds from the population, and charitable contributions from residents of Kyrgyzstan. These sources accounted for 95.8% of the total funding.
The specialists of the Republican Center for Health Strengthening warn that elderly people aged 65 and older are at increased risk of contracting viral diseases, including ARVI and influenza. To prevent influenza and ARVI infections, it is important to follow several recommendations:
There are only five days left until the New Year. Despite the fact that many large supermarkets offer delivery, there is still an opportunity to bargain at the market, choose fruits personally, and be confident in their quality. The editorial team of Kaktus.media went to the Osh market to explore prices and assess the number of buyers.
