Today, the opening of 10 facilities took place in the Naryn region with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov in online mode. Among the opened facilities:
In the village of Issyk-Kul (Mayak), located in the Issyk-Kul ayil district of the Tyup region, an unusual natural phenomenon occurred, as reported by local residents. They associate this with the cold typical of the winter season. According to eyewitnesses, steam resembling fog formed over the lake.
At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed the candidacy of Gulzat Isamatova for the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Parliamentarian Dastan Bekeshev made a request to the acting minister to stop the practice of imposing financial penalties on students for missing classes.
During the IV People's Kurultai, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, highlighted demographic issues as critically important for the sustainable and long-term progress of the country.
At today's meeting, held on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh unanimously supported the appointment of Gulzat Isamatova as the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth reminding that before this, the department was headed by Baktyyar Orozov, who was relieved of his duties on December 15 due to violations of the ethical conduct standards for state and municipal employees. The day before, he was detained while driving under the
An accident occurred at the intersection of Baytik Baatyra and Mederova on December 25, as reported by eyewitnesses to the publication Kaktus.media. Currently, employees of the Bishkek Traffic Police are working at the scene, regulating traffic. According to preliminary data, three vehicles were involved in the accident.
At a recent public hearing dedicated to the master plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, emphasis was placed on the placement of medical facilities and the accessibility of emergency care. The press service of the city mayor's office reported this. Dmitry Pereyaslavsky, an expert in urban greening, expressed concerns about relocating medical facilities outside the central part of the city after reviewing the master plan materials.
On December 25, the Cabinet of Ministers signed Resolution No. 835, which extends the New Year holidays until January 12. Previously, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration proposed to make January 8 and 9, 2026, days off for employees working in state and municipal institutions, as well as for those employed in budgetary enterprises who adhere to a five-day work schedule. In this regard, it was planned to:
In the village of Dolon, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, traditional winter recreation has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. Every year during the cold season, Lake Dolon freezes over, and local residents start ice skating.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations announced plans to revise the contract policy for universities. This decision was a response to students' complaints about high tuition fees. Deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu emphasized that despite the high costs, the quality of education leaves much to be desired. He inquired with Gulzat Isamatova about plans to address this issue.
At the meeting on December 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed the agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the project "Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the city of Osh." It is important to note that the EBRD previously implemented two phases of the "Rehabilitation of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems" program in Osh, within which the second phase of the treatment facilities was modernized with a capacity of
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, the chairman of the Social Fund, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, noted that pensions in Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased over the past four years. Aliyev reported that the increase in pensions occurred as follows:
The regional news outlet Turmush continues to present the column "Жеңеке," where we share stories about the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. Our goal is to highlight the value of family traditions and showcase the talents of married women. This time, the main character is Aijarkyn Timurlanova, who lives in the village of Kichi-Örüktü in the Issyk-Kul region.
In Bishkek, on December 25, the IV People's Kurultai will take place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic. President Sadyr Japarov will participate in this event. The Kurultai serves as an important platform for interaction between government bodies and citizens, where issues related to the country's development and the establishment of effective feedback with the population will be discussed. On the eve, December 24, a reception for the Kurultai delegates will be
According to Irina Grishechkina, the deputy director for project issues at the Institute of Advanced Urban Planning from St. Petersburg, the area of Bishkek is 41,081.3 hectares, of which almost a third is privately owned. This information was presented during a public discussion of the master plan for the capital's development until 2050. In the report presented, it is stated that 31 percent of the city's territory belongs to private individuals, while 60 percent of the land has not
The Chui Chamber Orchestra completed its tour in Osh, Manas, and the Alay region with a performance at the airport in Osh. According to the orchestra, they held their final concert in Alay on December 21 and planned to fly out that night. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions, they are still at the airport.
From December 29 to 31, deputies will be working with voters in various regions of the country. This decision was made at a plenary session held on December 25. In addition, from January 1 to 12, parliamentarians have declared these days as holidays, which means they will return to their duties only on January 12.
Gulya Kozhokulova, a deputy, proposed to the acting Minister Gulzat Isamatova to reinstate the system whereby graduates who studied at the expense of the state budget were required to work for the government after completing their studies. “Currently, there is a shortage of qualified personnel in the country. It is necessary to make it mandatory for those who graduated from universities on a budget basis to serve. The state should sign contracts with them. This is a similar practice to what
In Bishkek, at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, the IV People's Kurultai is taking place with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. There are 700 delegates from all corners of the country present at the event, among whom 51 represent the Issyk-Kul region, who will raise 48 issues.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun organizing vaccination for citizens planning to perform Hajj in Mecca in 2026. Measures are being taken to ensure sanitary and epidemiological safety and reduce the risk of the spread of infectious diseases.
At a recent kurultai, the authorities called for a reduction in the cost of medications. This initiative was voiced by a delegate from Bishkek, Yrysbubu Anarbekova. She noted that the country is experiencing excessively high prices for medications compared to neighboring states.
In the next year, 36 new educational institutions will be built.
According to the legislation, 3% of the republican budget should be allocated to culture. However, as reported by Deputy Saltanat Amanova (district No. 6), in fact, this amount has only been 1% in recent years. She announced this information on December 23 at a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to her data, in the report for 2024, the share of funding has increased to 1.5%.
According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol is responsible for one in three deaths from injuries and violence in countries across Europe and Central Asia. Experts emphasize that the most common cases involve self-harm, road traffic accidents, and falls. According to Karina Ferreira-Borges, WHO's regional advisor on alcohol, alcohol consumption not only contributes to the development of serious diseases, including seven types of cancer, but also significantly
Public hearings continue in the capital of Kyrgyzstan regarding the General Plan for the city's development, which is to be implemented by 2050. The meeting took place on December 25 at the "Alga" stadium and gathered representatives from the city hall, architects, and specialists from relevant fields. This information was provided by the press service of the Bishkek city hall. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that the development of an electronic version of the General Plan is
Speaking at the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov expressed his thoughts on the state of the family institution in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that it is the family that shapes the national character and strengthens the state. However, there is currently a worrying trend related to the dissolution of marriages, which results in children being left without one of their parents.
The reason for the shortage of medical personnel was announced by the head of the department Kyrgyzstan is facing a shortage of 23 thousand medical workers, as reported by Acting Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov at a meeting of the parliamentary committee.
Currently, 80% of payments are made cashless According to Kaparov, the cashless system already covers 80% of all payments in transport, while cash constitutes only 20% of the total volume.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, the chairman of the Social Fund, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, announced plans for the implementation of the second stage of pension system reform. He noted that the first stage of the reform has already led to significant changes in legislation, which, in turn, contributed to an increase in pensions.
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.
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,
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the international friendly tournament taking place in Yerevan, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team won against the Moldova team with a final score of 4:2. This was reported by the Futsal Association of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The XIX International Documentary Film Festival took place in Bishkek, organized by the NGO "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan," dedicated to the theme of human rights and titled "Resilience in Times of Crisis." The festival attracted a large audience, including representatives from government and international organizations, students, and women leaders from various regions of Kyrgyzstan.
Joint Project of JICA and State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Air Navigation" The joint project aimed at training instructor air traffic controllers is launching thanks to the cooperation between the Japanese agency JICA and the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Air Navigation." This initiative will involve training specialists in air traffic management, including aircraft vectoring and speed control, as well as flight plan development.