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Forbes: Singer Beyoncé Becomes a Dollar Billionaire
According to information published by Forbes, Beyoncé has become the fifth singer in history whose net worth has exceeded 1 billion dollars.
30.12.2025, 08:39
According to information published by Forbes, Beyoncé has become the fifth singer in history whose net worth has exceeded 1 billion dollars.
Due to the New Year celebrations, the border crossing points "Torugart - Road" and "Irkeshtam - Road" will be temporarily closed on January 1. This information is provided by the Information and Communications Department of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security. The passage of citizens, as well as vehicles and cargo through the checkpoint "Irkeshtam - Road" will resume on January 1 at 22:00, while the checkpoint "Torugart - Road"
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision regarding the use of the names of the main characters from the trilogy "Manas," as reported by the government's information department. The document was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
As part of a month-long campaign titled "Adhering to Traffic Rules - A Guarantee of Human Life," the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD) has initiated an event aimed at preventing road traffic accidents. The press service of the department reported that the event covers all cities and districts of the country and is organized at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. As New Year's surprises for drivers, mugs featuring images of traffic signs are provided,
The administrative case regarding the recognition of the blocking of calls in popular messengers was terminated by the Tagansky District Court of Moscow, as reported by DW. This lawsuit was filed a few days ago by a group of Russians led by activist Konstantin Larionov from Kaluga against Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation.
The Border Service reported that during the specified period, the passage of individuals and vehicles through the checkpoint "Chon-Kapka - Road" will be suspended due to technical works. This checkpoint is located on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh section of the state border in the Talas region.
In the territory of Kyrgyzstan, there will be no precipitation. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be +2 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +13.
A series of flares occurred on the Sun, including two powerful M-class flares, and the resulting plasma cloud may touch Earth on the night of January 1. This information was provided by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research and the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, reports Interfax. According to the report, the first of the recorded events occurred at 1:39 AM (M4.2 level), and the second at 3:02 AM (M2.2), Moscow time.
On December 30, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the passage of people and vehicles through the "Chon-Kapka" road checkpoint will be suspended. This information was provided by the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security. Citizens are advised to plan their routes in advance to cross the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border through other nearby checkpoints.
The question of whether it's better to give emotions or things turned out to be more complex than expected. Some respondents recalled cozy evenings with family and unexpected meetings, while others focused on specific gifts that either still bring joy or have long been forgotten. Many survey participants noted that emotions tend to stay in memory longer. For some, it was family holidays, while for others, it was trips to distant countries. One of the respondents shared that the most
The regional news outlet Turmush continues the column "Жеңеке" (Zheneke). In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. The heroine is Nurgul Nurchalieva, a resident of the village of Kara-Bulun in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region.
In Bishkek, the schedule for public transportation will be extended on New Year's Eve, as reported by the press service of the city administration. From December 31 to January 1, buses will operate until 2-3 AM. More than 300 units of public transport will be deployed on the main routes to ensure convenience for residents and guests of the capital.
In Bishkek, a presentation of a new historical series about the war titled "Өрт кечкен сөйкө" took place. The project was developed by the creative production state association "Kyrgyzserial" with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Defense, and the Department of Cinema.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, children from the "Nur-Bulak" children's institution in the city of Chayek, as well as "Irada" and "Telegey" from Karakol, visited the "Eurasia" park. A special festive program was prepared for them, in which volunteers from the youth charitable organization SOS actively participated. The children enjoyed a variety of activities: they rode on attractions and ice skated, met Santa Claus, participated in an
The mayor's office of the capital of Kyrgyzstan invites everyone to spend a magical New Year's Eve at Ala-Too Central Square. This was reported in a press release from the municipality. The festive concert will begin on December 31 at 6:00 PM and promises to provide participants with a true atmosphere of celebration and a boost of energy for the entire upcoming year.
As a result of the completion of a special review conducted in accordance with paragraph 29 of the Regulation "On the Procedure for Conducting a Competition for Admission to Service in the Prosecutor's Office and Forming a Personnel Reserve," approved by the order of the Prosecutor General No. 63-B dated October 16, 2024, the competition commission decided to exclude four candidates from the list of competition participants. This decision was announced on December 25, 2025, and
The regional news publication Turmush continues its column "Zheneke." In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values and to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. The heroine is 26-year-old Nuraim Bektiyanova, a resident of the village of Bokonbaeva in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region.
Photo by the State Enterprise “Kyrgyzfilm” Today, the premiere of the first military-historical series created by the State Enterprise “Kyrgyzfilm” took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was reported to the editorial office of 24.kg by the press service of the institution. The series, consisting of eight episodes of 50 minutes each, is titled “The Fire of the Fallen Hero” (preliminary title — “The Gunner Tamara”) and was presented at the “Manas” cinema.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, issued resolution No. 819, dated December 23, 2025, which amended the government act concerning the abolition of military courts. This resolution was approved on August 18, 2017, under number 506. In the updated document, paragraph 9 was supplemented, which now includes the following provisions:
Next week, residents of Kyrgyzstan will be able to enjoy a shortened work week, as the New Year holidays have been extended until January 12, 2026. The previously made decision by the Cabinet of Ministers provides for additional days off — January 8 and 9 — for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations funded from the budget.
In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, a modern flower market has been opened. This was reported by the press service of the local administration. The market is located next to the Osh National Drama Theater.
In the Ton district, a New Year celebration called "Balaty Mayramy" took place, organized with the participation of B. Osmonov, the head of the Ton district state administration. This information was provided by a correspondent from Turmush. 210 children from various aiyl aimaks of the district participated in this festive event. Among them were honor students, children from low-income families, children with disabilities, as well as orphans and other categories.
This year, the amount of social assistance under the social contract has increased from 100,000 to 150,000 soms. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, in 2025, 13,331 contracts for the amount of 150,000 soms were signed with citizens across the republic. Representatives of the Ministry of Labor noted that the increase in the amount to 150,000 soms has actively engaged families in the social contract program, which in
Recently, the official award ceremony for the winners of the "Cleanest City" and "Cleanest Aiyl Aimak" contests, organized by the Ministry of Nature, took place. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. During the event, the laureates received certificates and valuable prizes in various nominations:
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the work schedule of medical institutions during the holiday days. It is important to note that on December 30 and 31, all medical organizations in the country will operate in an enhanced mode. Additional shifts for medical personnel and increased readiness of emergency services are planned for these days. From January 1 to 9, 2026, during the New Year holidays, medical institutions will function as usual with on-call responsible
From December 19 to 25, the CAVA Cup took place in the capital of the Maldives, Male, where the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan emerged victorious. In the decisive match, our athletes defeated the Maldives team with a final score of 3:1, securing first place in the tournament.
On December 29, a solemn event dedicated to the employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" took place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov. The press service of the Bishkek city hall reported on this event. The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, addressed the workers with congratulations and also handed over the keys to new specialized equipment to the director of the enterprise. He noted that over the past two years, "Tazalyk" has
On the upcoming day, December 30, meteorologists forecast snowfalls in the mountainous regions of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. In the rest of the country, no precipitation is expected.
In the Jeti-Oguz district, an event took place where 600 children received New Year's gifts. According to the information, on December 29, a festive event was organized near the New Year tree in honor of the best students from local schools. The head of the Jeti-Oguz district state administration, E. Bakhaevdinov, participated in this event.
In Batken, a garrison inspection of the police was held for the New Year. Turmush — Today, a garrison drill inspection took place in the central square of Batken, organized in anticipation of the New Year celebrations. The event was attended by Adylbek Biibosunov, the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Major General of Police.
In the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a municipal impound lot has begun, as well as the procurement of two tow trucks for the evacuation of improperly parked vehicles. This information was announced at the extraordinary XXI session of the city council of deputies of the X convocation.
As part of her participation in Doha (Qatar), she attended introductory sessions and orientation meetings for new members of FIFA committees.
As the New Year holidays approach, law enforcement agencies in the Issyk-Kul region organized a garrison drill aimed at maintaining public order and ensuring road safety for citizens. This event was held in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Bishkek December 30, Tuesday The temperature at night will be +2...+4 °C, cloudy. During the day, +11...+13 °C is expected, also cloudy.
Accompanied by representatives of the youth charity organization SOS, the children enjoyed a specially designed entertainment program. The park offered them attractions, an ice rink, a meeting with Santa Claus, an interactive show, and a circus performance titled "Winter Fairy Tale." Additionally, they were able to stroll through the picturesque corners of the park.
On December 23, a match of the Second AFC Champions Cup took place in Amman (Jordan), where the teams "Al Hussein" from Jordan and "Ahal" from Turkmenistan faced off. In this important match, the referees from Kyrgyzstan were: Meder Taichiev, Ismail Talipjanov, Eldos Murzabekov, and Sanjar Jakypbekov.
The grand opening of a new center that will monitor compliance with traffic rules took place in Osh. High-ranking officials attended the event, including the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of internal affairs, Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the head of the State Traffic Safety Department, Azenbek Kozukeev, and the head of the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs, Damirbek Isakov, along with other officials.
The city of Razakov, located in the Batken region, has been recognized as the cleanest city in the country following the results of the national competition "Cleanest City and Cleanest Ayil Aimak," organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to information provided by the regional administration, Razakov won
Starting from 2026, water and sewage tariffs in Manas will increase, as approved at the city council meeting on December 26. Deputies noted that the funds from the tariff increase will be directed towards the modernization of the water supply system, including the installation of new pipes and meters.
In Talas, on Manas Street, a New Year fair has started, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to local traders, the fair will operate until December 31.
Recently, the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the names of the winners for 2025 in the field of non-Olympic sports. The award ceremony became a celebration for everyone who actively contributes to the development of these disciplines in the country, including athletes, coaches, and patrons.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are establishing a visa-free regime for diplomats. The agreement, signed on September 27, 2024, in New York, will come into effect on January 2, 2026. This document simplifies the process of crossing borders for official representatives of both countries. With the introduction of new rules, which will take effect at the beginning of next year, diplomats will be able to move freely.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are changing their driver's licenses can take the opportunity to undergo testing for hepatitis B and C, as well as for HIV infection, during the process of obtaining medical certificate 083. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Health, citing specialist Aibek Bekbolotov from the Republican Center for the Control of Hematogenic Viral Hepatitis and HIV. As Bekbolotov noted, vaccination against hepatitis B is also available at family
On December 29, a children's New Year celebration took place in Manas near the Christmas tree, organized by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. The event began at the main New Year tree in Freedom Square (Azattyk). The presidential representative congratulated the children on the upcoming New Year.
During a meeting with representatives of law enforcement agencies held in the Issyk-Kul region, Tashiev noted that weekends in Kyrgyzstan will be in effect until January 12 inclusive. He added: "Let the population celebrate, but it is necessary to create an atmosphere of stability and security for this. We must ensure this. Do not think about relaxing. Neither I nor the president have the right to rest, and we will be watching you," the chairman of the State National Security
At a meeting with representatives of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev announced the completion of the collection of materials regarding several judges. He emphasized that court decisions must be objective, fair, and in accordance with the law. In his opinion, "it is impossible to make decisions based on personal connections or bribes." According to Tashiev, judges should not interfere in politics, and their task is to make decisions
The Ministry of Health has shared information about the operation of medical institutions during the New Year holidays, reports 24.kg. In order to ensure the availability of medical services, all medical organizations in the country will operate in an enhanced mode on December 30 and 31. During these days, additional duty shifts for medical workers will be organized, and the readiness of services will be increased to provide quality emergency and urgent care to the population.
As Kamchybek Tashiev reported at a meeting in the Issyk-Kul region, starting from the new year, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) will begin active checks for corruption offenses. Both local authorities, such as heads of ayil okmotu and districts, as well as high-ranking ministers will come under scrutiny. “We will strictly punish everyone who misappropriates state property and steals from the people. I intend to tighten control. The President emphasized at the