The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan won gold at the international tournament held in the Maldives. The competition, organized by the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), took place from December 20 to 25 in the capital city, Male, and featured four national teams.
According to American authorities, Sim Hyun Sop plays a significant role in money laundering schemes and circumventing international sanctions in the interests of North Korea. His role includes overseeing financial flows, including cryptocurrency transactions, as well as assisting in the financing of weapons programs and the procurement of equipment through funds obtained from cybercrime and illegal activities. According to the investigation, tens of millions of dollars have passed through Sim
Mikhail Podolyak During his speech, Podolyak noted that the issue of election funding should be resolved by the Central Election Commission and a working group in parliament. "We should not take on this responsibility, as the budget is in a difficult situation," he added. According to the advisor, the current priorities of the state budget are focused on militarization and social programs aimed at supporting households affected by economic losses. Podolyak also previously emphasized
- According to data presented by the EDB, the volume of Chinese investments in the Eurasian region has increased by 80% over the past nine years. According to UNCTAD, in 2024, global flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) excluding transit finance decreased by 11%. This decline is observed as a result of reduced international investments from many major economies, which also affects capital inflows to a number of Eurasian countries.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, explained during the IV People's Kurultai on December 26 why the Jerooy gold deposit cannot be returned to state ownership. In response to a question from a delegate from Bishkek, he emphasized that the situation with Jerooy is significantly different from that of Kumtor. He stated that Centerra Gold, the company developing Kumtor, did not invest its own funds. “They received $475 million secured by the mine, then built a plant for $275 million,
On December 26, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school for hearing-impaired and late-deafened children in Bishkek, where the renovation of the assembly and sports halls had been completed. According to the press service of the SCNS, Tashiev familiarized himself with the updated infrastructure of the educational institution, emphasizing the importance of these changes for creating a safe and comfortable learning
As part of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev and the anniversary exhibition "Museale-90," composer and pianist Munara Korpotaeva presented her new musical work titled Gapar. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, at the creative evening held on December 11, the pianist performed a piece inspired by various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and mosaic.
Ivan Urgant, a well-known Russian television host who is currently out of work, announced the launch of his new YouTube channel called "Live Urgant" on the platform.
Two citizens of Kyrgyzstan have made it onto the list of the "worst of the worst" criminals in the USA. One of them has been convicted of theft, while the other also has several charges, including resisting law enforcement, driving under the influence, violating the terms of his probation, failing to appear in court, and drug possession.
On December 25, a New Year's celebration for children from rehabilitation centers, special schools, and kindergartens took place at the Kyrgyz State Circus named after A. Izibayev. Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva congratulated the young guests on the holiday, delivering a speech.
During the discussion, Pereyaslavsky noted that relocating the construction of new hospitals to the east and south of the capital, as outlined in the General Plan, could negatively impact the transportation situation. This, in turn, may complicate access for emergency services to patients.
The discussions on the new General Plan for the city's development until 2050 have concluded in Bishkek. This document became the subject of extensive public hearings, which sparked significant interest among the residents.
On December 26, 2025, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school for children with hearing impairments in Bishkek. This visit took place immediately after the completion of major renovations of the assembly and sports halls of the educational institution. During the visit, Tashiev familiarized himself with the updated conditions that were created for the education and development of children,
- During the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 26, the delegate from Italy, Taalaykul Rysalieva, proposed to implement a separate status for migrants in the State Mortgage Company's program. She noted that migrants often leave for abroad, leaving their loved ones, especially small children, waiting for the opportunity to acquire housing. "We ask to create a special status for migrants in the mortgage program so that they can provide for their children more
The National Investment Agency, operating under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and MEGA, the state mobile communications operator, have signed a memorandum of understanding. This document aims to develop the investment potential of the country.
President Trump noted that he had previously warned terrorists about the possible consequences if they did not stop the violence against Christians. "Tonight they faced a hellish price," he wrote on his social network Truth Social. In his address, the president expressed confidence that under his leadership, the United States would not allow the spread of radical Islamic terrorism. Trump also wished everyone a Merry Christmas, adding that "dead terrorists" would multiply if
Delegate from the Aravan district of the IV People's Kurultai, Marif Suyumbaev, addressed the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, with a request for assistance in creating a reservoir. This request was voiced on December 26 during a meeting of the Kurultai held in Bishkek. According to Suyumbaev, there is no local water source in the Aravan district, and agricultural needs are met using resources from the Papanskoye reservoir, as well as from Batken and Uzbekistan. “The most important
Currently, there are 114 foster families in Kyrgyzstan, raising about 250 children. There are also 31 candidates registered who wish to become foster parents. Since 2014, more than 400 children have benefited from the services of foster families, reports the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, emphasizing that work to develop the foster family system in the country continues. Every year, budget funds are allocated for the training of future foster parents and for the support
At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova pointed out the acute shortage of rehabilitation centers in the regions of Kyrgyzstan. According to her, there are approximately 221 thousand citizens with disabilities in the country, and this number continues to grow. The deputy noted that the existing center "Kelechek" is unable to meet all the needs of the population.
During the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov answered a question posed by delegate Tynchtykbek Jumagulov from the Kochkor district regarding the need to open a dialysis unit. According to the head of state, he met with the Minister of Health the day before to discuss this issue.
The Osh State University has been granted special status by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov. This status has provided the institution with a significant degree of autonomy in management, finance, and educational activities. OshSU is now able to independently form its structure, personnel policy, training programs, and financial operations.
Due to construction work being carried out to ensure the safety of all road users, access to the specified section of the road will be temporarily restricted. Drivers are strongly advised to plan alternative routes in advance and pay close attention to road signs and temporary indicators.
- At the IV People's Kurultai, held on December 26, the delegate from the Batken region, Munduzbek Temirkulov, expressed the need for state support to develop the export of apricots from the region. He noted that when mentioning Kyrgyzstan, Batken is invariably associated with apricots and vice versa; however, recently the products are losing their identity, becoming a brand of another country.
The Ministry of Economy, acting on the instructions of the Cabinet of Ministers, has initiated a proposal to create a mechanism that will allow for checking the presence of catalysts in cars during their registration and re-registration. This was announced at a press conference by Nursultan Tashibek uulu, head of the Department for Air Protection of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Currently, an interdepartmental commission is functioning, working on
At the checkpoint "Torugart" in the Naryn region, border veterinary control officers did not allow 20 tons of tail fat to be imported from China. This information was officially confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During the inspection of the cargo, inspectors found that veterinary and sanitary standards established by the Eurasian Economic Union were not being met. In particular, the accompanying veterinary documents were found to be non-compliant, and violations
In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, the opening of a new school building in the village of Intymak took place with the online participation of the president. The opening occurred on December 25 as part of the IV People's Kurultai, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. A total of 13 social facilities were put into operation across the Issyk-Kul region.
The opening ceremony of a new meat processing plant in the Kara-Suu district, owned by the LLC "Zheti-Baatyr," was held online. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was opened by President Sadyr Japarov, who participated in the event online.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, more than a thousand police officers and employees of the Road Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) are working in an enhanced mode in the Jalal-Abad region. Since December 23 of this year, according to the data from the regional Internal Affairs Department, raids aimed at maintaining public order have been conducted in the region. In the first three days of such events, 1,289 violations of traffic rules were recorded. Of these, 301 cases were related to
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation held on December 23, Deputy Kubanychbek Samakov from constituency No. 30 urged the new Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov to pay attention to the problems faced by remote and mountainous areas of the country. The deputy noted that in the At-Bashinsky district, where about 50,000 people live, there is a shortage of MRI machines.
In the third quarter of 2025, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration published the results of its activities in the field of working with children who are without parental care. According to the provided data, 492 children were placed under guardianship, 370 of whom were adopted by citizens of the country, and 2 children were adopted by foreigners. All families that accepted children are subject to mandatory registration and are under strict supervision of guardianship
The initiative of the presidential administration concerns granting judges the right to retire after a certain number of years of service. The draft law is already available for public discussion. According to the initiators, a judge's work is associated with a high degree of responsibility and stress. A judge makes important decisions daily that affect people's lives, which requires concentration, emotional stability, and psychological resilience. Long-term work in such conditions
According to data presented in the report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) for 2025, foreign direct investment from China to Central Asia reached $35.9 billion. From 2016 to the first half of 2025, this figure increased from $19.6 billion, indicating a significant rise in interest from Chinese investors in the region.
In Bishkek, a court found a man guilty who acted as part of a group engaged in the illegal distribution of drugs and psychotropic substances. The decision was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for December 26: The dollar exchange rate is 87.45 soms, while other currencies have depreciated.
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh has denied the information about an allegedly found severed head of a woman in a trash container. According to official data from the police, false rumors are spreading on social media that could cause panic among citizens. The Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh reports that no such incidents have been recorded in the city, and this information is absolutely false. In this regard, the authorities urge the
Psychologists working at the center are available for assistance around the clock. They take calls, listen attentively to people, provide consultations, and record all inquiries, directing information to the relevant authorities depending on the situation. All conversations are carefully documented. During the 11 months of 2025, the center registered 67,429 calls. Of these, 2,777 people sought consultation or assistance: 1,170 (42.1%) of them were children, and 1,607 (57.9%) were adults. As a
According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new concept aims to define strategic directions for the tourism industry, as well as to implement measures that promote deeper economic cooperation and increase the number of tourists traveling between the member states of the Union.
On December 25, 2025, a ceremonial opening of the dormitory for students of the T. Ermatov Music Pedagogical Institute took place in Bishkek, which was completely renovated after a major overhaul. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education. The renovation work included a complete update of the living rooms, sanitary areas, engineering systems, as well as common spaces.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration is actively working on the development of foster families in the country. Each year, budget funds are allocated for the training of potential foster parents and for the care of children in such families. As of today, there are 114 foster families operating in the republic, where 250 children are being raised. Additionally, 31 candidates have been registered to work as foster parents. Since 2014, more than 400 children have been able to
Starting January 1, 2026, construction of pedestrian crossings and bus stop complexes will begin on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek. As a result, part of the avenue will be closed to traffic. This information is provided by the city administration. The decision to start the work was made at the direction of the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, taking into account the upcoming New Year holidays.
Yoon Suk Yeol In this first of four criminal trials against the former president, prosecutors claim that Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to obstruct his arrest by barricading himself in the presidential residence in January 2025. Additionally, he is accused of violating the rights of nine members of his cabinet who were not summoned to a meeting regarding the plan to impose martial law. At the final hearing of the case, the prosecution presented its arguments. Yoon Suk Yeol, who is in custody,
In Kyrgyzstan, maternity and observation beds were closed earlier due to a lack of funding, and Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova stated at a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh the need to restore them in some remote areas. She noted that this problem is particularly acute for remote settlements, citing a tragic example from the village of Alaykuu, where a woman trying to reach the district hospital was involved in an accident and died along with her child. "Maternity beds need
According to forecasts, starting from Friday, a significant territory of Turkey will be affected by frosts typical of Siberia. Snow is expected even in Istanbul, which is experiencing a prolonged drought this year, local meteorologists report, as conveyed by RIA Novosti. According to the meteorological service, from December 26, cold and rainy weather will settle in the country. In the northern, central, and eastern regions, rain mixed with snow and snowfalls are expected. The perceived
According to information from the Ministry of Labor, in 2025, 4,315 citizens of Kyrgyzstan sought employment assistance in Korea through the EPS program. The program, which has been in operation since 2007, was developed based on a memorandum with the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea and is extended every two years. During the selection process for program participants, there were two stages of testing in the Korean language. Out of 1,350 people who took the exam, 339
Another scheme involved employing close relatives of the CEO, which brought his family over 1 million dollars in the last two years. The third company sent young interns to work on farms owned by its management members, as well as at wineries.
- At the IV People's Kurultai, which took place on December 26, delegate Anarbek Turdaliev from the Naryn region discussed pressing issues regarding road infrastructure and land allocation for residents of the Ak-Talinsky district. According to Turdaliev, it is extremely important to complete the construction of the Naryn—Bayetov road within the established deadlines.
Kazakhstan's Senate deputies approved a bill in its second reading that increases penalties for attacks on medical personnel, including doctors, paramedics, and ambulance drivers. The maximum prison sentence for such crimes will be 12 years. The law is expected to be signed by the president, reports Tengrinews.kz. The new version of Article 380-3 of the Criminal Code clearly distinguishes between types of violence: threats and non-life-threatening violence, as well as dangerous violence.
Photo from the internet In Stepnogorsk, located in Kazakhstan, the snow compositions set up in the "Fairy Town" became the subject of active discussion on social media. Local residents mocked the appearance of these snow structures and shared their opinions, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Social media users were also curious about how much money was spent on the New Year decorations, asking the question: "Did it really cost 11 million tenge?"
