- On December 12, a ceremony took place in the Kadamjai region, where a time capsule was laid at the main water intake facility of the Mukhtar Nurgaziev main canal, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This event symbolized the beginning of the modernization of the irrigation infrastructure in Shahimardan.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, a fair was held today, featuring socially important products and essential goods. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the price of lamb at the event was 600 soms, while the cost of turkeys ranged from 3000 to 6000 soms.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, the chairman of the State Financial Intelligence Service, Kanat Asangulov, revealed information about the most common fraud schemes in the modern world. According to him, based on information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and expert opinions, situations such as calls from a "bank" are frequently encountered in Kyrgyzstan, during which fraudsters report suspicious transactions and ask for a code from an SMS message. They may use spoofed numbers,
On December 15 at 18:30, one of the most anticipated winter events will take place in Ala-Too Central Square – the festive lighting of the main New Year tree of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by the Bishkek City Hall, guests can expect a vibrant program filled with magic. Well-known artists and public favorites will perform on stage.
During the official visit to Russia, the head of the presidential administration and the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaiev, participated in an international conference dedicated to scientific and technological cooperation, as reported by the government press service. Together with the prime ministers of the member and observer countries of the EAEU, he visited a museum located in the "Atom" pavilion at VDNH, which is the largest educational center dedicated to
Environmentalists claim that the construction of data centers, driven by the growing need for data processing, creates a temporary illusion of economic growth, especially in small communities. However, such short-term benefits can lead to serious long-term problems, including resource shortages and rising prices for electricity and water for local residents. According to a Bloomberg report, residents in areas where data centers are located have faced a 267% increase in electricity prices over
On December 12, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, participated in an international forum titled "Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future." This event is dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, which will be celebrated in 2025, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and the International Day of Neutrality. Speaking at the forum, Japarov conveyed personal congratulations on behalf of the Kyrgyz people and
According to Article 65 of the Constitutional Law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic," as well as the resolutions of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic on the results of elections in multi-mandate electoral districts, the Central Commission has registered the elected deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic from 29 districts: 1. Multi-mandate electoral district No. 1:
In the Nookat district, the investigation into the incident that occurred two months ago is ongoing. On October 6, a local resident attacked the head of the rural administration, Mirlan Rakishev, during road expansion work.
In the Kochkor district, at the museum named after Osmonaly Sydyk uulu, there is a unique leather item — the "zhelinche". This vessel, dated to the 18th century, is a rare specimen made from a cow's udder. Traditionally, it was used to store melted butter and cream.
In Sulyukta, a ceremonial opening of new service apartments for military personnel took place, attended by the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev, as reported by Region TV. In his speech, he detailed the measures being taken by the state to support the military and urged them to carry out their duties with responsibility and dedication. Tashiev emphasized the importance of guarding the state border and providing social support to military personnel,
According to information received from Marat Danilov, a member of the shooting group of the Kochkor district, a planned culling of stray dogs has begun in the villages of the region. Danilov noted that there has been a recent increase in the population of stray animals, which has led to the start of the shooting season.
This first delivery is part of an order for aviation kerosene, with a total volume of 1000 tons, which is an important step in meeting the needs of the Kazakh market for this type of fuel, notes Xinhua. The Chinese news agency also emphasizes that a subsidiary of CNPC plans to continue its partnership with Kazakhstan, including the purchase of oil from Kazakhstan and the supply of refined products back, which typically have a higher value than raw materials.
On December 12, Osh welcomed a delegation headed by the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov. At the "Dostuk - road" checkpoint, they were greeted by the first deputy representative of the president in the Osh region, Iliyas Tashbaev, the vice-mayor Sonunbek Junusbaev, and representatives of various organizations.
Freemasonry, one of the oldest social and charitable organizations, requires its members to adhere to principles of brotherhood and mutual assistance. This decision was the result of a recommendation from an Independent Commission that investigated the unsolved murder of private detective Daniel Morgan, which occurred in 1987. Morgan, a 37-year-old father of two, was found murdered in the parking lot of the Golden Lion pub in Sydenham, located in southeast London, in March 1987, leading to
In Ashgabat, on December 12, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, participated in a commemorative ceremony to lay flowers at the Neutrality Monument during his working visit to Turkmenistan. According to the press service of the head of state, the event was also attended by presidents, heads of governments, and representatives of international organizations gathered for the international forum "Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future."
In the Issyk-Kul region, the reconstruction of the house of the old man Momun, the hero of Chyngyz Aitmatov's work "The White Steamship," has been completed. This building is located in the picturesque mountain hollow of Chon-Bet, in the Tyup district. For many years, this house had been abandoned, and local residents repeatedly raised the issue of its restoration, emphasizing its historical significance.
In the previous fiscal year, the administration of President Donald Trump allocated about $2 billion from the Pentagon budget to combat illegal immigration. In the current fiscal year, which began on October 1, a significant increase in these expenses is expected. This data was presented in a joint report by a group of Democratic congressmen from both chambers of Congress, published on Thursday, TASS reports.
On December 12, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, arrived in Ashgabat to participate in an international forum titled "Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future." This event is dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality and the International Neutrality Day. According to the president's press service, he was greeted by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar
Additional doctors for children have been recruited The Ministry of Health reported the need to deploy additional beds in Bishkek due to the increase in cases of ARVI and seasonal flu.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is on a working visit to Ashgabat
Neuroscientist Michiko Kimura Bruno shares her thoughts on the famous experiments by Benjamin Libet that challenge the concept of free will. Two decades ago, while interning at the National Institutes of Health, I worked in a lab focused on studying the control of human motor functions. The process of using electrical devices to study the physiology of movements sometimes seemed complex and confusing to me. However, one of the tests was quite simple: recording the readiness potential (RP)
A new voting procedure has been introduced to combat absent deputies Starting from January 2026, a biometric voting system will be implemented in the Jogorku Kenesh, allowing deputies to register and vote only using their fingerprints.
A monument to Alisher Navoi was unveiled in Osh on December 12. The monument was installed on a street named after the great poet. Among those present at the event were the mayor of the city, Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy minister of culture, information, sports, and youth policy, Askarali Madaminov, the presidential representative in the Osh region, Amankan Kenjebayev, the minister of culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, and other high-ranking guests.
The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic has suspended the powers of several deputies of local councils and excluded some registered candidates from the list. This decision was prompted by the fact that these deputies successfully won seats in the Jogorku Kenesh in the recent elections. Among those whose powers have been terminated are:
During a working visit to the Batken region, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the village of Dostuk. According to the state committee, he inspected the condition of the new residential houses built with state budget funds and familiarized himself with the results of the construction work.
During the ceremonial opening of service apartments for military personnel held in Sulyukta, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev emphasized the importance of support provided to military families, especially their wives. “You also contribute to serving the country. You stand by your husbands despite all the difficulties and challenges. Your support is crucial for them to fulfill their duties,” Tashiev stressed, expressing his sincere gratitude.
An international forum will be held in Turkmenistan Recently, in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held talks with Serdar Berdymukhammedov, the President of Turkmenistan. This information was provided by the administration of the head of the Kyrgyz state.
In the city of Manas, a 15-year-old boy was found who had gone missing from a children's psychoneurological social-stationary institution. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. It became known that the teenager disappeared on December 10 when he left the institution.
The road between Barskoon and Ak-Shyyrak in the Issyk-Kul region has been reopened for motorists. According to the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 3, Uluk Musa уулу, traffic on the Barskoon–Ak-Shyyrak route has been restored. Snow drifts at the Soök pass have been successfully cleared, and travel is now possible.
The road clearing work is ongoing, and traffic is currently completely closed. The snow avalanches that formed on the section of the road from 64 to 119 kilometers have caused the complete closure of the road, as reported by DEP No. 26.
At a briefing organized by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the country's permanent representative to the SCO Secretariat, Rahman Adanov, presented information about the Address of the Heads of State of Central Asia signed on November 16 in Tashkent. In this document, the region's leaders called on UN member states to support Kyrgyzstan's candidacy for the elections of non-permanent members of the Security Council. Adanov noted that
- Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, accompanied by representatives from his ministry, the Bishkek city administration, the Antimonopoly Service, and Kyrgyz Agroholding, conducted a price monitoring of meat at the Osh market. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the inspections, the inspectors assessed the quality of the meat, compliance with safety standards and pricing policies, as
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, raised several important issues that require careful consideration and joint actions from the member states of the Union. He pointed out that over the past ten years, mutual trade among the member states has doubled, reaching 100 billion dollars. However, despite this, the share of trade within the Union remains low,
The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council has decided to abolish customs duties on the import of electric vehicles into Kyrgyzstan, which will come into effect in 2026. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). According to this decision, the country will have the opportunity to import up to 15,000 units of electric vehicles duty-free, including both fully electric models and hybrids (according to code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature). This benefit will apply
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration has presented a draft resolution regarding the extension of the New Year holidays in 2026 until January 12 for public discussion. According to the proposal, the working days of January 8 and 9, 2026, are planned to be moved to Saturdays — February 7 and April 25, which will allow Kyrgyzstanis to enjoy a longer vacation.
During his visit to the Leilek district of the Batken region, Tashiev expressed dissatisfaction that only a few pre-selected residents of the village of Maksat were allowed to attend the meeting. He stated that the real problems of the people were not presented, as other local residents were not allowed onto the site.
At the extended meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev discussed a number of initiatives outlined in the Declaration concerning the further development of economic processes within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union until 2030. Kasymaliev noted that it is particularly important that among the planned activities, support for small economies is included. This will allow
In Bishkek, from December 11 to 13, the first republican olympiad on financial security for school students is taking place. This was reported by Kanat Asangulov, the chairman of the State Financial Intelligence Service, on the air of Birinchi Radio. The organization of the event was carried out with the support of the Central Election Commission for conducting referendums, the Ministry of Education, and the State Financial Intelligence Service, which is part of the Ministry of Finance.
The editorial office receives numerous requests from parents seeking help in treating their children. In this material, Kaktus.media tells about children in need of expensive treatment and provides their contact details. Those who wish to do a good deed ahead of the New Year can send funds to their accounts. Additional stories of children needing treatment can be found in the "Stories" section.
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Francis Ngannou reacted to Dana White's comments, who claims that the former UFC champion pushed him. “We shouldn’t have gone down this path… I’m upset about how everything has unfolded. That’s it.
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the importance of electronic commerce, noting that it is one of the main drivers of the modern economy. He highlighted that the Union is already taking steps to create the necessary conditions for its stable growth; however, the existing regulations do not cover all aspects of the rapidly developing electronic commerce
On December 11, a solemn celebration of the 90th anniversary of the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev took place, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the guests of the event were representatives of culture and art, including the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Ambassador of Hungary Sandor Dorogi, the Chairman of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan Jakshybek Junushev, and the former director of the museum
According to his relatives, the officers who came for Tenizbay acted on behalf of law enforcement agencies. Temirbay also reported that they seized a phone, a tablet, and the mobile device of his mother, Anarkul Kasymalieva. "According to our information, he was taken to the GKNB [State Committee for National Security] office in Bishkek," he added.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the lack of evidence that vaccination can cause autism. This is stated in the report of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety. As part of its analysis, the committee examined existing studies regarding a possible link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 6% of patients who have recovered from coronavirus continue to experience long-lasting symptoms that can persist for several months. At a press conference in Geneva, Abdirahman Mahamud, head of the WHO's Emergency Situations Department, noted that "the long-term consequences of COVID-19 pose a serious problem." He specified that 6% of those who have recovered exhibit symptoms such as chronic fatigue,
The Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul Region is summarizing its activities in the field of combating corruption. As part of the implementation of the action plan approved by the presidential decree dated June 5, 2024, No. 137 "On the State Strategy for Combating Corruption for 2025–2030," the prosecutor's office organized a series of events dedicated to December 9 — International Anti-Corruption Day.