The president announced information about the cost of apartments in the State Mortgage Company (GIK) At the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov responded to criticism that the State Mortgage Company (GIK) receives land plots free of charge while selling housing at high prices.
“I warned about the video recording process” President Sadyr Japarov stated that a certain group of delegates from the IV People's Kurultai misled him. He reported this on his social media.
According to the State Customs Service, the entry into force of the decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council dated December 5, 2025, No. 111 implies the cancellation of import duties on electric vehicles. According to this decision, the benefits will apply to "pure electric vehicles" (code 8703 80 000 3 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature) and "plug-in hybrids" (code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature) that will be imported into Kyrgyzstan.
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu warned about the risks of AI for the educational process Artificial intelligence (AI) today poses a serious threat. This was stated by Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu at the IV People's Kurultai.
At the opening ceremony of the eco-technology plant for the processing of solid household waste in Bishkek, held on December 27, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of state support for launching new productions and reviving existing ones. He also noted the necessity of attracting investors. Speaking before the event participants, the head of state highlighted the efforts of the authorities aimed at improving the infrastructure and ecological situation in the capital, as well as
Recent changes in the regulations concerning the activities of the state enterprise "Issyk-Kul" have been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. This company is now the sole managing organization. According to the new resolution, "Issyk-Kul" has been added to the list of organizations subject to the expenditure norms for maintaining the customer-developer service during the construction process. Previously, such norms applied only to structures of the Ministry of Construction
The symbolism of the snow leopard, which could have remained just a beautiful gesture, unexpectedly turned out to be deeper than it seems at first glance. Since October 23, 2024, the world officially celebrates International Snow Leopard Day, and in 2025, the image of this rare predator adorned the main page of Google. The initiative belongs to the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighting the changing perception of the country as an active participant in international politics.
Over the past week, a number of significant personnel changes took place in Kyrgyzstan. Kanybek Dosmambetov appointed Minister of Health Since the beginning of December, he has been performing the duties of the Minister of Health, replacing Erkin Checheybaev.
Israel has become the first nation to officially recognize the independence of Somaliland, which separated from Somalia. Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced on the social network X the intention to establish "full diplomatic relations," which implies the appointment of ambassadors and the opening of embassies.
Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope for the possibility of reaching a peace agreement during his upcoming meeting with the U.S. president this Sunday. He stated this in an interview with Axios. The President of Ukraine emphasized that he is ready to put "Trump's plan" to a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days. He also noted that the proposed plan involves territorial concessions for Ukraine, which are set to be discussed in the U.S. on December 28.
This decision was made at a parliamentary meeting held on December 25. At the meeting, the corresponding resolution was adopted. The eighth convocation of the parliament began its activities on December 17, 2025.
During the discussion of the Bishkek master plan project until 2050, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed important aspects of the city's future. Dastan Bekeshev, a member of parliament, shared his thoughts on this in his Telegram channel. In his opinion, the changes proposed by the developers in public transport do not require significant alterations, such as the construction of a metro, which he believes is too costly. As for alternative modes of transport, such as scooters and
The court in Malaysia has issued a verdict against former Prime Minister Najib Razak, sentencing him to 15 years in prison for corruption related to the state investment fund 1MDB. This was reported by Reuters. Najib Razak was found guilty of several offenses, including money laundering, abuse of power, and misappropriation of state funds. The court also imposed a fine of 13.5 billion ringgit, which is equivalent to approximately $3.3 billion.
According to information provided by DW, in Russia, the number of organizations recognized as undesirable reached a historic maximum of 95 in 2025. This is the highest figure since the introduction of this list. For comparison, in the first year of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, only 22 organizations were included in the register of undesirable organizations. By 2023, this number had increased to 50, and by 2024, it reached 65. As a result, in 2025, the number of undesirable
Starting from January 20, 2026, Federal Law No. 257-FZ dated July 23, 2025, will come into effect, which introduces changes to the rules for crossing the border for minor citizens of Russia. Brief Overview of ChangesNow, a birth certificate will no longer be considered a valid document for crossing the state border. These changes apply to the travel of minor Russian citizens to the following countries:
The IV People's Kurultai, attended by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, has concluded its work in Bishkek. The event took place on December 25 and 26 at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. 690 delegates from various regions of the country participated in this assembly, including representatives of labor migrants and representatives of religious communities.
On December 26, during the second day of the people's kurultai, one of the delegates raised the issue of elections. In response, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, addressed those present. Discussing the elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, he expressed regret over the low voter turnout in the elections.
Amendments to the procedure for handling hazardous waste in Kyrgyzstan have become relevant after the signing of a new decree by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The purpose of the document is to enhance the level of environmental safety concerning the collection, storage, accounting, and disposal of used batteries and spent petroleum products. These changes are aligned with the norms of the Eurasian Economic Union and the technical regulations of the Customs Union.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has made changes to its decree regarding the liquidation of military courts in order to protect the social rights of those military personnel who previously held positions in these institutions. According to the new document, the salaries of former military court employees who receive pensions under the Law "On Pension Provision for Military Personnel" will be aligned with positions in the structure of the Ministry of Defense.
In Kyrgyzstan, the idea of tightening the rules regarding parole and deferral of punishment for convicts who have caused significant material damage has been initiated. This proposal has been put forward by the prosecutor's office, which is responsible for ensuring legality in the penal system. According to information from the supervisory authority, in 2025, out of 430 applications for parole, only 121 were granted. In 72 percent of cases, specifically in 309 cases, the courts denied the
Tokon Mamytov, who previously held the position of Deputy Head of the State National Security Committee and headed the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan, recently shared in an interview with NOMAD TV how the events in Batken in 1999-2000 were a consequence of deep changes caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union, the loss of ideological foundations, and the unpreparedness of borders for new conditions.
A draft resolution has been submitted for public discussion, which proposes amendments to the regulations of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of this document is to adapt the ministry's operations in accordance with the decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the authorized bodies responsible for monitoring compliance with the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union in the transport sector.
The IV People's Kurultai has started in Bishkek, with the participation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The first day of the event took place on December 26.
On Friday, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his address to the parliament and the people of the country, announced plans to send the first astronaut into space since gaining independence.
On December 26, during the second day of the people's kurultai, one of the delegates asked a question regarding the elections. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, responded to it. The head of state expressed regret over the low voter turnout in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. “I asked the delegates to raise their hands to see who among them participated in the recent elections. Everyone, without exception, did so, which was visible in the live broadcast.
Photo of the Residential Complex KR At an extraordinary meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 26, it was announced that the General Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050 does not provide for the relocation of the existing railway outside the capital. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov presented the main aspects of the document to the deputies. One of the developers, Irina Grishechkina, also presented the general plan. She noted that various factors were taken into
On December 26, Kamchybek Tashiev visited a specialized boarding school in Bishkek, where hearing-impaired and late-deaf children are educated. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), the boarding school has completed major renovations of the assembly and sports halls. The head of the State Committee for National Security familiarized himself with the updated facilities.
Latif Gandiyev, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kyrgyzstan, shared his thoughts with vb.kg about the year that is coming to an end. He noted that 2025 has been a significant year for the relations between the two countries, emphasizing how a high level of interaction has been achieved and what areas are expected to develop in 2026.
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision on the procedure for organizing research work in state institutions, aimed at strengthening the role of science in the sustainable development of the country. In accordance with the new resolution, scientific and technical councils will be established in ministries and other state bodies, and a unified mechanism for formulating proposals for scientific research will be put in place. This document is an implementation of the Law "On Science"
In response to the appeal from the delegate of the People's Kurultai regarding the conditions in the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1), President Sadyr Japarov noted that the detention center is not intended for comfortable living. “The SIZO is not a resort, and that is precisely why it is called a SIZO,” he emphasized.
The President emphasized that the authorities have provided all the conditions for convenient voting, including the establishment of polling stations in shopping centers, the possibility of remote participation, and the opening of polling places abroad. However, despite these efforts, the expected increase in voter turnout did not occur.
The website of the Jogorku Kenesh has published a draft law that proposes amendments to the existing law on state and municipal service in Kyrgyzstan. The initiator is Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. According to this draft law, citizens with disabilities will have the opportunity to apply for state and municipal positions without participating in competitions, provided they meet the necessary qualification requirements and submit a personal application.
At an extraordinary meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, the fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, the construction of an overhead power line between the "Kemin" substation and the new "Balikchy" substation was approved, as reported by the parliament's press service. According to the information received, a loan agreement was signed between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,
Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, supported the initiative to revise the norms related to the electoral campaign for candidates to the Jogorku Kenesh. This includes reducing the limit on the number of campaigners and changing the amount of the electoral deposit. The head of state noted that the request from the delegate is justified, adding that the current rules were proposed by the parliamentarians themselves. He reminded that earlier the amount of the electoral deposit was
On December 25, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over keys to new apartments for domestic athletes, conducted by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chairman of the State National Security Committee. This event recognized the high sports achievements of the athletes.
After the completion of the major renovation, the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited a specialized boarding school for children with hearing impairments in Bishkek. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee. During the visit, he familiarized himself with the updated assembly and sports halls of the educational institution and emphasized the importance of creating safe and comfortable conditions for students with special educational
The Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan has approved new standards for public services, signed by Kanbek Tumanbaev. As part of the document, nearly 30 types of services have been defined, available for both individuals and legal entities. Among them are the registration of civil status acts, such as birth, marriage, divorce, death, as well as name and surname changes and the issuance of duplicates of certificates and statements.
President Sadyr Japarov expressed dissatisfaction with the low voter turnout in the parliamentary elections, which was only 37%. He made this statement during the people's kurultai, noting that despite all efforts to organize the voting, citizen activity leaves much to be desired. According to Japarov, the authorities excluded the use of administrative resources: teachers, doctors, and civil servants were no longer coerced into campaigning for certain candidates. This information was
During the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov raised the issue of low voter turnout in Kyrgyzstan. Addressing the delegates, he asked those who had voted in the elections to raise their hands and was surprised when the entire hall responded.
The fourth People's Kurultai took place, where the delegates concluded their speeches. President Sadyr Japarov noted that he recorded all the speeches of the 150 participants and intends to pass the voiced proposals to the members of the government. In response to the participants' suggestions, the head of state agreed with one of the delegates who expressed the opinion that citizens of Kyrgyzstan living abroad should have the right to vote in elections.
At the People's Kurultai, a delegate from Osh, Aysalkyn Karabaeva, raised the pressing issue of the conditions in which prisoners are held in pre-trial detention centers. She noted that access to electric stoves for the inmates is limited, which causes dissatisfaction among them.
A draft law has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh that amends several regulatory acts concerning the maintenance of silence and the prevention of offenses. In particular, the changes affect the Code of Offenses, as well as the laws "On the Basics of Preventing Offenses" and "On Silence." The proposed changes include expanding the possibilities for collecting evidence in cases of offenses, allowing them to be documented not only on paper but also in digital format,
During the discussion of proposals from the delegates of the People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov commented on the initiative from Bishkek regarding the introduction of a one-year mandate for delegates and the expansion of their powers. The head of state noted that the first Kurultai was convened at his directive, as the relevant law had not yet been adopted at that time. He expressed concerns that strengthening the powers of the Kurultai could lead to competition with the
After the completion of the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov answered a number of questions from the delegates. He touched on the topic of housing prices offered by the State Mortgage Company, noting that many consider them too high, despite the fact that land for construction is provided for free.
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,
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a new resolution regarding the use of special means in the protection of the state border. This decision is a result of the implementation of the Law "On the State Border of the Kyrgyz Republic". Photo from the internet The new document includes two appendices: a list of special means permitted for use by border services, as well as a clear procedure for their application during service and border protection.