The largest number of companies is registered in Almaty Kazakhstan holds a dominant position in the market of international electronic payment systems in Kyrgyzstan.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Kosh-Döbö, the opening of a two-story hospital built to European standards took place, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening ceremony was held on December 25 with the online participation of President Sadyr Japarov. Representatives of the district and regional administrations, as well as local residents, also attended the event.
Photo by the City Hall Vice Mayor of Bishkek, Azamat Kadyrov, announced plans to transform Kyiv Street as part of the discussion on the city's master plan. In 2026-2027, this street will become pedestrian, but with the possibility of public transport access. The project, which will be implemented in the designated years, already has allocated funding. The first phase plans to launch electric buses on Kyiv Street.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service Recent public hearings in Bishkek concluded with a discussion of a new general plan for the city's development, which is projected until 2050. The focus was on the capital's transport infrastructure. Aleksandr Baranov, head of the "Transport Infrastructure" department at LLC "NIIPG," presented the results of the analysis of the current situation. According to him, about 40% of the main streets in Bishkek do not
In 2026, a 7% increase in pensions is expected in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the chairman of the Social Fund, Bakhtiyar Aliyev. According to him, the budget of the Social Fund for 2026 allocates 1 billion 200 million soms for these purposes.
At the event, Erika Kirk, speaking before more than 30,000 supporters, stated: “We will ensure that my husband’s friend, JD Vance, becomes the 48th president of the USA in the most convincing way.” America Fest, which was the first major event following the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, took place in Phoenix, Arizona. The event gathered 31,000 participants, although due to fire regulations, the number of spectators was limited; people began gathering at the Convention Center as early as three
In the run-up to the New Year, activists and volunteers from the ANO "Eurasia" organized meetings with veterans of the Great Patriotic War to personally congratulate them on the holiday. These events became part of a patriotic project called "When We Are United — We Are Unbeatable." Project leader Sofia Govyazina and the chairman of the Kyrgyz Society of Blockade Survivors, Marat Kutanov, initiated this noble action. Teachers, cadets from the Moldovanovskaya stanitsa,
Today, December 25, the women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will take to the court for the final match of the international tournament in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is taking place in the capital of the Maldives — the city of Male, where four teams are participating.
Donald Trump congratulated everyone on Christmas, including the "radical left scum." This statement was made by the U.S. president on his social network TruthSocial.
In 2024–2025, 17 small hydropower plants will be put into operation
The Main Department for Combating Smuggling of the State Customs Service achieved significant results in 2025, ensuring record revenues to the budget. The press service of the agency reported that the total amount of refunded funds reached 1.5 billion soms, which is 603 million soms higher than the figure for 2024 and is the highest result in the history of the department.
Illustrative photo During an operation conducted on the night of December 13-14, four individuals were detained, including the alleged organizer. According to police information, the raid was carried out based on received operational intelligence. Operatives discovered an underground workshop in a store in Bidonpur, where the suspects were assembling Samsung smartphones from components imported from China for subsequent sale.
According to the latest forecasts from Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, the shortage of labor in the capital, which currently stands at 400 to 500 thousand people, will only increase. At a meeting of the Moscow City Duma, he stated: "Moscow currently lacks labor resources, and the situation will only worsen in the future. Populism regarding migration policy is unacceptable under these conditions," as reported by "Interfax".
In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, local residents are facing a serious problem — access to clean water is provided only for two hours every two days. This became known during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, when deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised this issue. “Every citizen of Kyrgyzstan should have the opportunity to receive clean drinking water. However, in Kyzyl-Kiya, the situation is critical: water is supplied only for two hours every two days. How is this
At the recent People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan, possessing significant water resources, bears a special responsibility for their protection. However, he noted that global climate change is putting additional pressure on resources, affecting countries around the world.
As part of the discussion on the general plan for the capital Bishkek, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that the completion of the eastern bypass road is expected within one to two years. Construction work on this section began this week, and simultaneously, the reconstruction of the adjacent streets is underway, which will be connected to the new highway.
Education is one of the key foundations for building a state and developing human capital. This was stated by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, at the People's Kurultai. He emphasized the need to provide youth with an education that not only keeps pace with global trends but also anticipates them.
On December 25, President Sadyr Japarov shared information about the large-scale construction of a railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan during the IV People's Kurultai. He emphasized that this railway line is not just a transportation route, but an important artery capable of fundamentally changing the economic situation in Eurasia.
This loan will be used by Transcapital to provide loans to private small and medium enterprises across Mongolia, especially in rural areas where there is a need to improve access to finance. The focus will be on companies located outside the capital, Ulaanbaatar, which will help support regional development. Additionally, Transcapital aims to direct at least 30% of its funds to support new clients seeking a loan for the first time, in an effort to increase its client base and expand its loan
Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with delegates of the IV People's Kurultai. The event was attended by 30 representatives of diaspora organizations from countries such as the Russian Federation, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Turkey, the Federal Republic of Germany, the United States of America, Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Slovakia, Poland, the Republic of Korea, and Egypt. During
In Bishkek, discussions continue regarding the city’s master plan for development until 2050. Experts from the "Urban Hub Bishkek" community, which includes specialists in urban planning, ecology, and transportation, have sent their comments and suggestions to the city hall and relevant government agencies. According to the specialists, the draft master plan contains serious contradictions and risks that could exacerbate the existing problems of the city upon its implementation.
A representative of the People's Kurultai, Abdrakhmanov from Batken, has proposed to award the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, with the highest state award. “We are all witnesses to what our president is doing. Have such achievements been made in the country in a century? We are expressing our gratitude. If this is indeed the case, let’s propose to award him the highest honor,” he noted.
The biometric control system implemented in Moscow airports for tracking migrants will be expanded to other regions of the country. This was reported by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin in his annual report on the work of the city government. According to Sobyanin, this system serves as a barrier for the entry of individuals who should not be in Russia — "those who are on the watch list."
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, he noted that in the aviation sector, airports are actively investing in the purchase of aircraft using their own funds.
According to the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, the labor force of the country has reached 2.861 million people. Of these, 2.756 million are employed, while 104.7 thousand are unemployed. The overall unemployment rate in the republic is 3.7%. As of December 1, 2025, the officially registered unemployment rate in the country is recorded at 1.4%. According to employment services, there are currently 58,565 unemployed individuals registered, which is 21.5% less than last year. The
This appeal was prompted by the tragic death of a 47-year-old woman, a mother of three children. In this regard, Dzhamanbaeva emphasized the need for an immediate response from law enforcement agencies to all reports of domestic violence.
According to official information, the police have detained 115 people, but searches are ongoing for another 22 suspects who are reportedly maintaining connections with ISIS militants outside of Turkey. These events occurred just two days after Turkish intelligence conducted an operation against ISIS on the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan. As part of this operation, a Turkish citizen was detained, suspected of holding a leadership role in the local ISIS wing and accused of planning
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to extend the New Year holidays in 2026 until January 12. Previously, the Ministry of Labor proposed to move the working days of January 8 and 9 to other Saturdays — February 7 and April 25, respectively.
The incident occurred on December 20 in the Equateur Province, where the vessel HB Mbeya Mbeya capsized on the Congo River. More than 50 people are reported missing, while about 300 passengers managed to escape. Information about the number of injured has not yet been clarified. According to sources, there was also a significant cargo of goods on board. The bodies of the deceased were immediately buried due to advanced decomposition, and search operations are ongoing on the river. According to
In the Issyk-Kul region, a decision has been made to allocate about 13,000 hectares of land for the Toru-Aygyr rural district. This land will be used for the installation of renewable energy facilities, such as solar and wind installations, as well as for attracting investments. This was reported by Almaz Ismailov, a delegate from the district, at the IV People's Kurultai held on December 25, 2025. Ismailov noted that a significant portion of the local population is engaged in livestock
Gulzat Isamatova has been appointed as the acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Brief Biography:
The opening ceremony took place in a remote format at the Ministry of Defense building, where President Emomali Rahmon and his son Rustam Emomali, who holds the positions of Chairman of the Parliament and Mayor of Dushanbe, were present. The "Kharbmaydon" training ground has been supplemented with training facilities designed for the preparation of specialists, as well as a command-observation point, which includes driving classes and observation towers.
- At the IV People's Kurultai, delegate Akzhol Adakhan uulu from Aydarken (Kadamjai district) raised the issue of the necessity to construct a daily regulation reservoir [BRS] and a water reservoir for the village government of Birlik. He noted that the implementation of this project could significantly improve the situation with the shortage of water resources and create favorable conditions for agricultural development. According to him, access to irrigation water will have a
In his speech at the Moscow City Duma meeting, the mayor emphasized that "it's important for video game fans not to forget that their skills can be useful for our victory in unmanned forces," according to information from TASS. He also noted that Muscovites participating in esports tournaments typically hold leading positions and have a passion for video games.
An criminal case has been initiated in the Alamudun district of the Chui region due to environmental damage, which has been preliminarily estimated at 7.1 million soms. The case concerns environmental pollution related to the production of sand and gravel mixture.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced a significant increase in salaries for social sector workers. He made this statement on December 25 at the fourth People's Kurultai, emphasizing the importance of respect for teachers and doctors as the foundation of a prosperous state.
Since the beginning of this year, private employment agencies in Kyrgyzstan have helped 17,167 citizens find jobs, among whom 6,957 are women. The most popular destinations for employment include the United Kingdom (5,284 people), Turkey (5,287), Germany (2,707), Bulgaria (1,273), and Russia (1,463). The remaining workers found jobs in various countries across Europe and Asia, as well as on cruise liners and in several Arab states. This information was provided by the Center for Employment of
On December 25, a solemn opening of the new building for the special unit of the State Committee for National Security "Alpha" took place, with the participation of Kamchybek Tashiev. The press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reports on this event. Veterans and leaders of territorial units of national security were also present at the opening.
The head of state emphasized that there are often cases of disrespectful behavior and even violence towards teachers and medical workers in society. "The teacher shapes the future of the nation, and the doctor protects the health and life of a person. We need to restore the deserved authority and high status of these two vital professions in society," he noted. Sadyr Japarov also announced a decision to significantly increase their salaries. Initially, a 50% increase was planned, but
At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, Islam Akhmedov proposed to introduce a ban on the use of mobile phones by children in educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens. He noted that dependence on mobile devices can lead to various negative consequences and cited examples of countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, where similar measures have already been implemented. In addition, Akhmedov put forward an initiative to build a multifunctional indoor complex
Part of the historical structure has been transferred to "Tazalyk" for safekeeping
The funds were allocated for the purchase of necessary toys and garlands According to Victoria Mozgacheva, the total cost of the New Year tree in Ala-Too Square amounted to 2 million soms. These funds were used to purchase toys and garlands needed for decoration.
At the recent People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov noted that dissatisfaction with the judicial system in Kyrgyzstan has deep roots and has been quite significant. He emphasized that judges should be not only strict and principled but also humane, fulfilling their duties as servants of the law. The head of state pointed out that serious steps have been taken recently to reform the judicial system, including increasing judges' salaries and creating conditions for their
On Tuesday evening, an aviation accident occurred in Turkey: a business jet crashed, on board of which was the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad. Confirmation of his death came from the Prime Minister of Libya, Abdel Hamid Dbeibah. The Turkish Minister of Internal Affairs, Ali Yerlikaya, reported on the social network X that contact with the Falcon 50 aircraft, registered under the number 9H-DFJ and which took off from Ankara at 20:10, was lost at
"We are not fully utilizing the scientific resources of the Academy of Sciences," emphasized Gulya Kozhokulova at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 25. "Our country has numerous scientific institutions and institutes; however, when discussing draft laws, we do not receive conclusions from the experts of the Academy of Sciences. We have a significant number of scientific developments that remain unused, especially in the field of water resources. There are many
The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, presented a report on the activities of the city government, in which he stated that the control system at Moscow airports filters out every tenth migrant. According to the provided data, over the past year, the biometric control system has filtered out about 45,000 migrants, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total number of foreigners coming to work in the capital.
