Residents of the houses near the "Junda" Oil Refinery and the Karabalta Distillery are tired of the unpleasant smell, - delegate of the Kurultai

At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, delegate Mirlan Dzhusupbekov, representing the Jayil and Suusamyr rural districts, noted that local residents are tired of the unpleasant smell coming from "China Petrol Company 'Junda'" and the Kara-Balta distillery. "Ecology is health," he emphasized. He added that people support development but do not want it to come at the expense of their health. Environmental requirements must be strictly monitored,

A delegate from Karakol proposed measures to combat smog

At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, delegate Azamat Kudayberdiev from Karakol expressed his proposals regarding housing construction and ecology. During the 4th People's Kurultai, he noted that in Karakol, the State Mortgage Company plans to construct 69 residential buildings, one school, and two kindergartens. However, in the area where the new houses are located, there are no schools, and the kindergartens in the vicinity are overcrowded. Due to the increasing

In the Presidential Administration, the project of the General Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050 was discussed.

Kasymaiev emphasized that the quality and balance of the General Plan are crucial for the sustainable development of the city, ensuring the comfort and safety of residents, effective resource utilization, and increasing the investment attractiveness of Bishkek, as well as preserving green spaces and historical-cultural heritage. During the meeting, it was reported that as a result of the administrative-territorial reform of 2024, the area of the city increased by 25,707.3 hectares, bringing

A new route has been launched to the residential area "Kyrgyzstan-1" in Bishkek

The new route will significantly ease the movement of residents in the area and enhance their comfort. According to the city administration, route No. 159 will operate from the residential area 'Kyrgyzstan-1' to the Railway Station according to the approved scheme.

Driver of "BAIK EU5" detained after fleeing the scene of an accident

On December 23, the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" learned about the detention of a participant in a traffic accident who left the scene, according to information from the driver of another vehicle. According to his statement, patrol police officers were able to locate the fleeing driver and brought him in to draw up a report.

In Kyrgyzstan, 11 fires were registered in one day

During the day, 11 cases of fire were registered in Kyrgyzstan, for the elimination of which 12 fire brigades were involved. According to the information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fires occurred in the following regions:

Kyrgyzstan Remains Among the Largest Importers of Cars from South Korea

As of November this year, the United States has become the leader in importing passenger cars from South Korea, with a total supply volume of $27.5 billion. Canada and Kyrgyzstan also ranked among the top buyers, with figures of $5.05 billion and $3 billion, respectively. Russia ranks 11th on this list. According to an analysis conducted by "RIA Novosti" based on Korean statistical information, Russia imported passenger cars from South Korea worth over $1 million from January to

Former Minister Orozov Stripped of Driving License for Drunk Driving

According to the press secretary of the Chui Regional Court, Tilek Otorov, the Alamudun District Court has made a decision regarding Baktiyar Saipidinovich Orozov, who previously held the position of Minister of Science and Higher Education. The information was published on December 23 in the "AKIpress Summary" edition. Orozov was found guilty under Article 193 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and was

Trump filed a lawsuit against the BBC for five billion dollars

The essence of the lawsuit is that Trump's lawyers accuse the BBC of "intentional, malicious, and misleading" editing of his statements made on the day of the Capitol riot. In his speech, Trump urged his supporters: "We will go to the Capitol and cheer on our brave senators and congressmen," and later added: "And we will fight. Fight like hell." However, in the Panorama program Trump: A Second Chance?, his words were presented in a way that created the

The police do not shelter suspects, including former colleagues, - head of the Bishkek Main Internal Affairs Department

On December 25, the head of the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs, Azamat Toktonaliev, commented on an incident that caused a wide public outcry. This concerns the case involving U.B., a former inspector of the Traffic Police, born in 1977. The drama unfolded on December 23, when U.Z., born in 1978, was shot in an apartment on Bokonbaeva Street. The murder occurred on her birthday, following a quarrel with her ex-husband related to their divorce.

Agreement on Financing the Construction of the Railway "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" Signed

As part of the signed agreement, $2.3 billion has been allocated for the creation of the railway line 'China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan', in accordance with the established project implementation schedule. The borrower of this financing is the LLC 'Railway Company 'China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan'. Present at the signing ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev, as well as representatives of

The State National Security Committee detained the president of the Kok Boru Federation.

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the uncovering of a large-scale fraud involving a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who used false connections within the authorities to conduct illegal activities. According to the investigation, “D.R.M.”, who holds the position of president of the Kok Boru Federation, took advantage of his status and promised to help the head of one of the companies avoid possible inspections, for which he received 390,000 US dollars.

Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are planned to be installed on an area of 5,270 hectares of agricultural land by 2026.

The agency also reported that according to the order dated October 16, 2025, "On the Implementation of Water-Saving Technologies," new irrigation systems are planned to be installed on state fund lands, as well as the identification of plots and their temporary provision for use. As of today, 2000 hectares of land have already been designated in the republic, and tenders have been announced for the installation of systems on an additional 1500 hectares. The project and estimate

Xiaomi will pre-install a cryptocurrency wallet on smartphones starting from 2026

The application will function as a crypto wallet and provide access to decentralized services. Developers claim that users will be able to make P2P payments and interact with decentralized applications (dApps) without downloading additional programs. Xiaomi holds the third position in the global smartphone market, trailing only Apple and Samsung, with a share of over 13%, which is equivalent to approximately 160 million devices per year. This collaboration could help millions of users get

Why Many Mental Disorders May Be More Similar Than Previously Thought

During the study, the DNA of more than six million people was analyzed, among whom over a million had at least one mental disorder. According to the World Health Organization, more than a billion people suffer from such disorders. “Currently, psychiatric diagnoses are made based on observations during consultations, and many patients are given multiple diagnoses at once. This complicates treatment and causes frustration for patients,” noted Andrew Grotzinger, an assistant professor of

In Kyrgyzstan, 15 fires were registered in one day

In the past 24 hours, 15 cases of fires have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, and 15 fire crews were involved in their extinguishment. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the highest number of fires occurred in the Chuy region — 5 cases. In the Osh region, there were 4 fires, in the cities of Osh and Bishkek — 2 each, and in the Jalal-Abad and Talas regions — 1 each.

Tashiev demanded that no one else be prosecuted for connections with organized crime groups.

On December 23, at an event dedicated to the opening of the GKNB recreation area "Kyzyl-Beles," Deputy Prime Minister and head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev stated that no one else should be held accountable for any alleged connections with organized criminal groups (OCGs). He emphasized that OCGs in Kyrgyzstan have been completely eradicated, and therefore there are no grounds for holding individuals accountable on this basis.

In the Center for Children in Difficult Life Situations "Akniyet," there is hazing, - BGK Deputy

During the session of the Bishkek City Council on December 23, deputy Kazybek Ergeshov, representing the "Yntymak" party, expressed serious concerns about the situation at the municipal institution "Center for Children in Difficult Life Situations 'Akniet'." He reported incidents of hazing at the center and stated that he has a video documenting cases of abuse against children. According to him, this video will be handed over to Vice Mayor Viktoriya Mozgacheva.

The Marmara Sea in Turkey Suddenly Receded About 20 Meters from the Shore

The receded areas of the sea have formed sandy islands, and some boats have become stranded in shallow waters, as reported by the media. An astonishing natural phenomenon occurred in the Marmara-Ereğli area — the level of the Marble Sea sharply decreased, and the water receded from the shore by about 20 meters.

A Tokmok resident had 620,000 soms, $5,000, and 20,000 tenge stolen from his home

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, on December 23, a suspect linked to a series of apartment burglaries was detained. One of the residents of Tokmok reported the incident to the police. According to his testimony, a burglar entered his home on November 26 around five o'clock in the evening, stealing 620,000 soms, $5,000, and 20,000 tenge.

15-year-old Arsen Omurbekov, who has Down syndrome, has been found

Arsen Aivorovich Omurbekov, who is 15 years old, has been successfully found, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. The teenager, who has Down syndrome, went missing on December 22 around 1:00 PM when he left his educational institution.

Water reserves in Uzbekistan decreased by 6.5 billion cubic meters over the year

At the meeting of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis on December 10, Minister of Water Management Shavkat Khamraev reported that over the past year, water reserves in Uzbekistan, including transboundary reservoirs, decreased by 6.5 billion cubic meters. He presented a report on the implementation of the Water Resource Management and Irrigation Sector Development Program for 2025–2028. In 2025, more than 40 billion cubic meters of water were allocated for agricultural needs. The

Financial Nihilism: Why Young People Are More Likely to Risk Money

Against the backdrop of this financial paradox, young people who cannot afford housing are increasingly resorting to risky financial decisions. This fully illustrates the situation. For the youth, the initiation rite essentially involves receiving the label of an irresponsible generation. However, it is Generation Z that has faced the toughest conditions: they are accused of both unwillingness to work and high spending on impractical things like cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

The traffic scheme for route No. 195 has been changed in Bishkek.

The decision made is based on the requests of visually impaired individuals, highlighting the importance of creating more comfortable conditions for all public transport users.

The Acting Head of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Held a Working Meeting with Representatives of the Private Health Sector

During the meeting, attention was focused on creating comfortable conditions for the operation of private clinics, implementing advanced medical technologies, and enhancing the qualifications of medical specialists. Kanybek Dosmambetov noted: “The development of the private sector is not an alternative to the public system, but serves as an important complement to it. We must ensure access to quality medical services for citizens within our country, avoiding the need to travel abroad.”

Trump banned entry to the USA for citizens of 20 countries

According to the new decree, a complete ban on entry now applies to citizens of Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Syria, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan, as well as holders of documents issued by the Palestinian National Authority. Partial restrictions have been imposed on citizens of Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Gabon, Gambia, the Dominican Republic, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Tonga. The official statement indicates that such

The series "Stranger Things" has become the most popular in Netflix history

According to information provided by Variety, the series 'Stranger Things' has become the most popular project in Netflix history. Before the release of the final episodes, the total view count has already exceeded 1.2 billion.

Kyrgyzstan's Delivery to the Bishkek City Police Department Due to Inappropriate Statements in an Interview with a Blogger

Law enforcement officers identified and brought to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek a Russian citizen M. E., born in 1999. The reason for her detention was a video posted on social media in which she interviewed a Kyrgyz woman. According to the press service of the capital's Internal Affairs Directorate, during the conversation, the Kyrgyz woman made a number of statements that provoked a negative reaction among local residents.

A delegate of the Kurultai asked the president to pay attention to the conditions in SIZO-1

At the People's Kurultai, a delegate from the Osh region, Aysalkyn Karabaeva, raised the issue of human rights violations in the country, noting the selective application of laws: "They apply to some, but not to others." She also expressed serious concern about the conditions in the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1), where suspects and defendants are held, calling them inhumane.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu elected speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan

During the meeting dedicated to the election of the speaker, it was decided to move on to the session of the entire Jogorku Kenesh. At this stage, the deputies elected Ulan Primov as the chairman of the Committee. The Committee approved the candidacy of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu for further voting. After returning to the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies conducted a secret ballot using ballots. Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu was elected as the speaker with the support of 84 votes.

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches Expected in the Mountainous Regions of Kyrgyzstan

Due to the upcoming precipitation, avalanches, snow drifts, snow buildup, and ice are possible in the specified areas. The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends exercising caution. Attention from the Ministry of Emergency Situations!

Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the results of two key reforms in the field of digitalization of medicine and business simplification.

The first reform mentioned by the head of government concerned improving citizens' access to guaranteed medical services. This issue is critical for the health of millions of Kyrgyz citizens and is directly related to the implementation of the State Guarantees Program in the healthcare sector. Despite the long-standing work of this Program, its implementation remained ineffective due to insufficient awareness among citizens and the lack of a single, convenient resource for obtaining

Hackers threaten to publish data of 200 million users of the Pornhub website

According to ShinyHunters, they have 201 million records that include users' video viewing and downloading history. Journalists analyzed a sample of the stolen database and contacted several people from the list. Three former Pornhub subscribers confirmed the authenticity of the data, specifying that the information pertains to previous years. Thus, the hackers are demanding a ransom in exchange for concealing information that could cause significant harm to users whose data has fallen

Trump declared the Venezuelan government a "terrorist organization" and imposed a naval blockade

The new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh has begun its work

The first session of the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh of the XVIII convocation opened in Bishkek, and its solemn opening was conducted by the oldest deputy, Gulai Mashrapova. President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and all members of the government were present at the event.

Australian Prime Minister Rejects Netanyahu's Words

Earlier, Netanyahu claimed that recognizing Palestinian statehood fuels anti-Semitism, and in his August letter urged Albanese to show resolve instead of weakness. However, in his opinion, this led to the opposite effect. In response to these comments, Albanese emphasized his main task — uniting the nation and strengthening internal unity, despite attempts to incite tension among Australians from the attackers.

Did you also receive such a "gift from the president"? The Main Intelligence Directorate warned about scammers sending messages on behalf of the head of state.

The Main Department of Criminal Investigation (GUBOP) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports on fraudulent activities related to messages being sent in the name of the president. These messages appear in messengers and social networks and contain a call to follow the provided link. In an official statement, it is emphasized that neither the president of Kyrgyzstan nor government institutions distribute monetary "grants" or "gifts" through internet resources, messengers,

"This is not a domestic quarrel, this is murder." Tashiev commented on the murder of a woman by her ex-husband.

Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Government and Head of the State Committee for National Security, expressed his opinion on the murder of a woman by her ex-husband, who previously worked in the Traffic Police of Bishkek. He emphasized that there is no justification for such crimes.

Economy on Suitcases: Why the Return of Migrants Does Not Solve Tajikistan's Problems

According to the survey results, labor migration remains an important source of income for hundreds of thousands of households, and the return of migrants often occurs for forced reasons. The survey addresses a wide range of aspects, including the economic situation of migrants and their reintegration issues in Tajikistan. The survey was conducted among citizens of Tajikistan who returned home after working abroad in 2025. The results confirm that Russia remains the main destination for labor

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a businessman suspected of financing the organized crime group of Kamchy Kolbaev and Dosonov.

According to information, "S.K.K." used the support of K.Asanbek and K.Dosonov to create schemes for fuel smuggling into Kyrgyzstan. He also resorted to the help of organized crime group members for physical influence on those who displeased him. After conducting operational investigative activities, the businessman was detained and placed in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan.

Canadian Company Sues Kazakhstan Again Over Uranium

World Wide Minerals Ltd has initiated a review of the arbitration case, as reported by Orda.kz. The Canadian company WWM has submitted a notice for the review of its dispute against Kazakhstan to the arbitration court, which opens the third phase of the proceedings regarding investments in uranium mining that began in the 1990s.

Nokia: the modern internet is not designed for the mass implementation of AI

According to Nokia, issues related to internet infrastructure concern not only latency and speed but also questions of digital sovereignty. In Europe, 86% of companies express doubts about the ability of existing networks to handle the scaling of AI, while 78% are worried that infrastructure limitations could slow down the development of AI projects. In the United States, similar concerns are shared by 88% of surveyed companies and telecom operators, who also speak about the risks associated

"Feeling of Guilt That You'll Have to Live With for a Lifetime." The Story of Drivers Involved in Fatal Accidents

The press service of the UPSM presented a video in which two suspects share their stories related to tragic pedestrian accidents. The first driver recounted that on the night of November 13, around 11:00 PM, he was driving on Lev Tolstoy Street. Poor visibility near the "Monolith" construction complex prevented him from noticing a pedestrian, and he hit them.

A new electric bus route No. 2 is being launched in Bishkek

A new electric bus route No. 2 will begin operation in Bishkek, replacing the previous trolleybus route of the same number. Thus, starting from December 19, 2025, the new electric buses will service the route that was previously used by trolleybuses, according to information from the city administration.

Rahmon promised to eliminate the electricity deficit in Tajikistan by 2027

Discussing the current situation with energy, Emomali Rahmon pointed to the growing population, the opening of new enterprises, and the decreasing water level in the Nurek Reservoir as the main reasons for the deficit. At the same time, he emphasized that these factors cannot serve as an excuse for such problems. The president also noted that annual electricity losses in Tajikistan reach 3 billion kilowatt-hours. Authorities plan to reduce these losses by introducing billing meters.

In Bishkek, a former traffic police officer is suspected of murdering his ex-wife

In Bishkek, a murder occurred, in which a former employee of the Traffic Police of Bishkek is suspected. The department was disbanded, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" citing its sources. According to preliminary information, a resident of the capital contacted the police for help in searching for her sister. She reported that on December 23, she finalized her divorce from her husband U.B., born in 1978, and went to work. At that time, her ex-husband met her,

GNS: The Taxpayer's Cabinet is used by 1,521,600 taxpayers

The "Taxpayer's Cabinet" service and its mobile version have become important tools for remote interaction with tax authorities. They allow users to submit reports, pay taxes online, and obtain certificates and reconciliation acts without the need to visit tax institutions. This year, 15 new online services and improvements have been implemented in the "Taxpayer's Cabinet," including:

The deputy opposed mandatory zero haircut in pre-trial detention centers.

At the meeting of the joint committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Seidbek Atambaev (district No. 20) raised the issue of the rules for detention in SIZO-1. During his recent visit to this facility, he noted that inmates should be familiar with the internal regulations to know their rights. He suggested that these rules be distributed among all those held there. Atambaev also pointed out the lack of basic conditions in SIZO: in particular, he highlighted the shortage of tiles and questioned