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.
According to the EEC, this exemption applies to "pure electric vehicles" (code 8703 80 000 3 of the EAEU Customs Tariff), which will be imported into Belarus in the amount of 20,000 units. Additionally, 15,000 "pure electric vehicles" and "series hybrids" (code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Tariff) will be supplied to Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, respectively. It is important to note that the exemption from customs duties is granted exclusively to citizens who
According to a new report titled "World Inequality," fewer than 60,000 of the wealthiest people on the planet own wealth equivalent to the assets of half the world's population, reports Euronews. An international group of researchers from the World Inequality Lab presented a detailed analysis that highlights not only the unprecedented concentration of wealth but also its impact on the global economy, politics, and climate.
Aksatbek Tölömüshovich Dıykanbaev has been appointed as the head of the education department in the At-Bashinsky district. In 1994, he completed his studies at secondary school No. 2 named after V.P. Chkalov and immediately enrolled in Bishkek Humanities University, where he graduated from the Faculty of Kyrgyz and Russian Languages in 1999, becoming a teacher of the Russian language and literature.
During the investigation conducted by the State National Security Committee, an organized corruption scheme related to forensic psychiatric examinations was uncovered. In particular, employees of the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, acting in the interests of defendants in serious criminal cases, fraudulently assigned the status of "insane" for monetary rewards, allowing them to evade criminal liability. According to available information, in mid-2025, six expert
The first waste sorting plant has opened in Naryn. The official opening of the plant, designed for sorting solid household waste, took place on December 10. It is located near the landfill and is intended for waste processing.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ikhtiyar Nishonov won bronze at the World Boxing Championship held in the United Arab Emirates. He competed in the category up to 71 kg, starting his journey from the 1/16 finals.
In the village of Lower Serafimovka, located in the Issyk-Ata district, a charitable event was held, organized by police officers at the nursing home for the elderly and people with disabilities named after B. Salieva. According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, officers from the rural police station of the Manas ayil district in the Sokuluk region participated in this charity marathon. They visited the nursing home and arranged
On December 10, a meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Naryn Urban Resilience Program (NURP) took place in Naryn. Representatives from the local administration, development partners, and other stakeholders participated in this event to discuss the current status of the program and outline plans for its further implementation.
In the village of Ak-Zhar in the At-Bashinsky district, an event was held at the kindergarten "Ak-Zhar Sezimi" dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Chyngyz Aitmatov, which is celebrated on December 12. This event became part of the decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan No. 369 "Uluu Dem — Duyunoluk Dengheel", the aim of which is to immortalize the memory and creativity of the outstanding writer.
In the Boom Gorge area on the Bishkek-Balykchy highway, several road traffic accidents occurred, as reported by witnesses. According to eyewitnesses, the accidents happened on December 11 between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM, when drivers were heading from Bishkek to Balykchy. Drivers noted that the road surface was extremely slippery, which led to the incidents.
Serdar Berdymukhamedov welcomed Sadyr Japarov and expressed gratitude for his invitation to participate in the forum. He emphasized the importance of partnership with Kyrgyzstan, which is based on centuries-old traditions of friendship, cultural commonality, and mutual respect.
According to information from the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Chuvash Republic and the Ulyanovsk region, as of December 10, 2025, since the beginning of the current year, the region has exported 10.1 thousand tons of grains and their processed products. This was reported by the agency. All shipped volumes of products underwent mandatory veterinary and phytosanitary control.
The senior cook of military unit 2029 of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security in the Talas region, a mother of many children, Sergeant Gulnara Sydykova, has been awarded the honorary title of "Baatyr Ene" ("Heroine Mother"). The commander and the team of the military unit congratulated Gulnara on this title, noting her hard work, diligence, and the example she sets as a mother of many children.
In the Issyk-Kul region, there is a small village called Zeleny Gai, which became part of the Jetiy-Oguz rural district as a result of administrative-territorial reform. This village once played an important role in supplying the "Jetiy-Oguz" resort, attracting vacationers not only from various corners of Kyrgyzstan but also from other republics of the former Soviet Union. During Soviet times, Zeleny Gai remained in the shadow of the more famous Jetiy-Oguz, which became renowned as
For a long time, scientists have known that physical activity can reduce the likelihood of developing cancer, but the mechanism behind this phenomenon remained unclear. However, a new study conducted on mice has provided important clues: it turns out that exercising alters metabolism, supplying muscle cells with the necessary energy, while cancer cells lose access to the resources needed for growth. In the experiment, mice with breast tumors and melanoma were divided into groups based on their
The Byron storm represents not just adverse weather conditions for 1.5 million Palestinians living in temporary shelters, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the head of the Central Election Commission, informed journalists that in accordance with the legislation, the date for new elections in electoral district No. 13 will be determined within a month, and the elections themselves must take place within two months. The CEC previously clarified that according to constitutional law, it is not permitted to re-nominate candidates who have already participated in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz
According to the provided reports, the total amount of funds received in special accounts of the electoral funds was 739,188,078 soms, and the same amount was spent. There are no funds left in the accounts, indicating the complete use of the election budget. The financial reports of the candidates and the political party "Yntymak" were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the electoral legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. All financial operations comply with established
Currently, there is a positive trend in the formation of a safe ecosystem in the Issyk-Kul region, where wild animals and birds can inhabit their natural environment. In the mountainous areas, there has been an increase in the population of wild geese and hazel grouse, which freely inhabit these places.