After a temporary suspension of flights due to poor visibility, Manas Airport has resumed operations. This was reported by the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," as conveyed by 24.kg. This morning, there was heavy fog at the capital's airport, which forced the diversion of about 15 flights to the airports in Tamchy, Tashkent, and Almaty.
The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reports on the current situation on the roads. Due to the closure of the pass on the route Kazarman—Aktalchat, an alternative road has been opened for motorists.
Kyrgyzhydromet has published a summary of weather conditions for December 18 in the republic. According to meteorologists, snow is expected over most of the country. In the foothills and mountainous areas, icy conditions and local fog are possible.
The video prepared by the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has become a real hit on social media, thanks to the participation of blogger Kanat Shabdanbekov, known for his creative images. In this video, he plays the role of a responsible taxpayer, while the chairman of the State Tax Service, Almambet Shykmamatov, appears in a small episode. The video is already being actively discussed by users online.
The Bishkek City Hall has announced the expansion of the functionality of the "My City" app, which now includes the ability to track public transport in several new cities of Kyrgyzstan. Users can now monitor the movement of buses in cities such as Osh, Kant, Manas, Talas, and Tokmok in real time. This innovation allows for more efficient trip planning and saves time on routes.
The flu season in the region started four weeks earlier than usual, and this is linked to the emergence of a new dominant strain of the virus. According to the WHO, 27 out of 38 countries in the European region are already reporting high or very high levels of illness. New Virus StrainAccording to Hans Kluge, Director of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, "Flu returns every year, but this season the situation is different." The spread is associated with a new strain of flu A H3N2 –
The opening of the updated depot No. 1 took place in Bishkek as part of an excursion program organized by the mayor's office under the leadership of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev for the delegates of the IV People's Kurultai. The press service of the mayor's office reported this event. The new facility is located at: 237 Moscow Street. The depot was built in 1951, and after recent reconstruction, it now represents a modern complex for the storage, maintenance, and repair of buses and
At the video bridge "Biosecurity of the EAEU Countries," RAN Academician and Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Education Gennady Onishchenko discussed the current state of affairs regarding Hong Kong flu. He reminded that the virus first appeared in 1973 and has since become part of vaccines. "According to the latest data from our St. Petersburg Institute of Influenza, the virus is indeed subject to genetic changes, but these changes do not allow it to evade existing
In Cholpon-Ata, the implementation of the multi-story residential building construction project, launched as part of the state mortgage program, is actively ongoing. The work is being carried out on the territory of the former airport, located in the western part of the city, on a site covering 35 hectares.
In 2025, prices for residential real estate in Kyrgyzstan increased by 36 percent. This was reported by Kainarbek Kuluyev, a representative of the International Builders Association, during a roundtable dedicated to the issues and future of the construction industry. He noted that in Bishkek, the price increase was 26 percent, while the cost of apartments rose by 18.5 percent.
On December 16, a request was received at the Call Center of Kaktus.media from a resident of the 7th microdistrict. She stated: "I live opposite the dental clinic on Zhukeeva-Pudovkina Street. After shopping at the Orto-Sai market, I have to get to the turn onto A. Masaliev Street (Southern Highway), and then walk home. The previous stop is located near the university on Samanchina Street. The distance between the stops is quite significant. Could you consider the possibility of installing
On December 17, the mayor of Manas, Ernisbek Ormokov, met with an official delegation from Turkey, headed by the Deputy Governor of Ankara, Izzettin Sevgili. The delegation also included the chairman of the Manas City Council, Nurtilek Bolotov, representatives of the Turkish embassy in Kyrgyzstan, and members of the Secretariat of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
The "Manas" Airport has resumed accepting flights after a temporary closure due to poor weather conditions. The airport management reported that visibility on the runway was 700 meters, which is below the minimum acceptable level of 800 meters.
Yesterday, December 17, 2025, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, organized a tour for the delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, during which they familiarized themselves with the main infrastructure projects of the capital, according to information from the press service of the mayor's office. The first stop of the tour was the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, where delegates were shown the infrastructure, including the turnstile system and food zone. Participants gained
Kainarbek Kuluyev, a representative of the International Association of Builders, expressed his opinion on the presence of corruption risks in the process of inspecting construction sites. He noted that inspecting authorities often apply a selective approach. During a round table dedicated to issues and the future of the construction industry, Kuluyev reported that since the beginning of the current year, over 2000 administrative protocols have been drawn up in the country for various
According to Maria Kushubakova, a doctor from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, pyrotechnic products, including firecrackers and fireworks, can pose a serious threat to health, especially for children. She expressed these concerns during a live broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." Kushubakova explained that the use of pyrotechnics primarily has a negative impact on the respiratory system, and improper handling increases the likelihood
The Osh city hall reported that a 45-meter flagpole has been installed at the "Dostuk" border crossing. According to information from the municipality, work is currently underway around the new flag, including paving, installing benches, and tidying up the surrounding area.
The incident involving a passenger who fell out of a bus in Bishkek was commented on by the emergency management department. According to the press service of the department, the incident occurred when the bus driver stopped on the roadside and opened the doors. At that moment, a verbal conflict arose between two passengers, during which one pushed the other, causing him to fall onto the street. The injured party did not file a report with the local police department. It was also established
The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic rejected the lawsuit of Eldar Abakirov, who had nominated himself as a candidate for deputy in district No. 26. This was reported by the court's press service. Eldar Abakirov contested the decision of the Central Election Commission regarding the election results and filed a lawsuit in the Bishkek Administrative Court.
Colonel of Police Azenbek Kozukejev, head of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, held a meeting with motorists in the Chui region on December 17 to discuss issues related to the prevention of road traffic accidents. According to the press service of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety, on that day a month-long campaign was launched aimed at reducing the number of accidents on the roads, titled "Compliance with Traffic Rules is a Guarantee
Among the participants of the "Unusual Names" section is 46-year-old Zhashylgul Karabaeva, who lives in Talas. She was born on March 12, 1979, in the village of Kyk-Kazyq, located in the Talas region. Zhashylgul is an ecologist by profession. From 1996 to 2002, she studied at the Faculty of Ecology at the Agricultural Academy and also obtained a certificate as a "chemical laboratory assistant." From 2002 to 2006, Karabaeva worked at Talas State University, and after getting
Warner Bros. has decided to reject Paramount's offer, which valued the assets at $108 billion. Instead, it aims to finalize a deal with Netflix, as reported by Meduza. The board of directors of Warner Bros. Discovery rejected the proposal from Paramount Skydance, urging shareholders not to sell their shares at $30 per share and not to abandon the deal with Netflix. It is specified that the Paramount offer will be valid until January 8, 2026.
The opening of the updated depot No. 1 took place as part of the excursion program for participants of the IV People's Kurultai. This was reported by the city administration. According to the provided data, the new depot is located at: 237 Moskovskaya Street.
The meeting of the coordination commission for managing the healthcare system and the urban multi-sectoral committee on socially significant infectious diseases took place at the Emergency Medical Center. The event was chaired by Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, as reported by the municipality of the capital. During the meeting, important issues were discussed, such as the current state of anthrax morbidity, preventive and anti-epidemic measures, as well as the condition of sarcophagi in
Today, December 17, 30 pairs of wizards visited the Jalal-Abad Children's Hospital to congratulate the children undergoing treatment on the upcoming New Year and present them with gifts. The initiative belongs to private entrepreneurs, owners of kindergartens and schools. Hope from the Hospital WindowsThe idea for this large-scale event, involving nearly 40 educational institutions from Bishkek, arose from a touching observation. Leila Keldibekova, a representative of the Association of
A festive event took place in Batken — the lighting of the New Year tree. This information was provided by the press service of the presidential representative in the region. According to the press service, the ceremony was attended by Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the president, and the mayor of the city, Seytek Kulubaev.
On December 18, meteorologists in Kyrgyzstan forecast precipitation, starting with rain and transitioning to snow. In the capital city, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −2 degrees at night, rising to +3 during the day.
In Kyrgyzstan, polluted air poses a serious threat to women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and children. A mix of emissions from industrial enterprises, automotive transport, and waste burning creates a dangerous "air poison" that negatively affects fertility, the pregnancy process, and even fetal development before birth. This invisible risk generates a new cycle of problems: the increased number of diseases leads to a greater burden on medical facilities and a rise in medical
Every culture has its unique customs. A correspondent from Turmush explored how the "kız uzatuu" ceremony is conducted among the Dungans living in the village of Irdyk in the Jet-Oguz district. Local residents emphasize that the process of sending off the bride requires special attention and respect.
Announcement from the Bishkek City Hall regarding public hearings The discussion of the Bishkek General Plan project, which covers the period until 2050, will take place on December 24 and 25, 2025.
During the video bridge on the topic "Biosafety of the EAEU countries," Gennady Onishchenko, Deputy Head of the Russian Academy of Education, shared his thoughts on the current situation with the Hong Kong flu. He noted: "Rumors about the Hong Kong flu... Memories of this virus date back to 1973, when it was first recorded. Currently, it is present in vaccines. According to the latest data from our influenza institute in St. Petersburg, the virus is indeed undergoing genetic
The artist Chyngyz Aydarov passed away after a long illness, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. He was born in 1984 in Frunze, now known as Bishkek.
Bishkek December 18, Thursday At night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, with expected snow.
The mobile application "My City" now features public transport tracking in several cities of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. The Digital Technologies Center of the city administration, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Communications, announced the new capabilities of the "My City" mobile application.
At the age of 71, the outstanding national category chess judge and distinguished educator Aliymakhan Narzhigitova passed away, as reported by her relatives. Aliymakhan Narzhigitova was born on December 5, 1953, in the village of Uspenovka, located in the Jany-Jol district of the Jalal-Abad region.
TASS previously reported that the attacker was linked to a "destructive movement" The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan expressed its strong condemnation of the attack based on national hatred that occurred against a 4th-grade student of the Uspenskaya Secondary School in the village of Gorki-2. This information was conveyed to the publications "Fontanka.RU".
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion of a new draft law that amends several key legislative acts, including the laws "On Subsoil," "On Pledge," and "On Production and Consumption Waste." The main changes concern the clarification of terms in the field of subsoil use, regulation of the secondary processing of technogenic waste, as well as the use of overburden. Additionally, it is planned to revise the mechanisms for transferring
The Ombudsman Jamiliya Jamambaeva visited the pre-trial detention center (SIZO-1) in Bishkek During the visit, detained women reported instances of intimidation and abuse by staff, as well as difficulties with medical care and restrictions on communication with their children.
Children received gifts and congratulations Organizers reported that the event took place at the Jalal-Abad children's hospital, where activists from the Association of Children's Educational Organizations held the "New Year’s Descent" celebration.
The gifts sent by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, through the international postal exchange of OJSC "Kyrgyz Post," successfully arrived for the children. This information was reported by the Deputy Head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, Nazgul Babakanova, on her Facebook page.
At the Töö-Ashuu pass, fog and snowfall are observed. This information was provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, which reported that restrictions for heavy trucks have been introduced at the "Sosnovka" post in the Jayil district due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions.
In order to protect the rights of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, on December 16, employees of the General Consulate of the Kyrgyz Republic in Yekaterinburg conducted a scheduled visit to the Center for Temporary Detention of Foreign Citizens, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the meeting with Kyrgyz citizens, issues related to compliance with local legislation, details of migration
The Bishkek city administration announced that public hearings on the draft General Plan for the city, which will be in effect until 2050, will take place on December 24 and 25, 2025. December 24, 2025:
In the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too," there is an "ottuk tash," which consists of flint, tinder, a striker, and a fire starter. As historian Nursultan Abdymitalip uulu mentioned, these items were passed down from generation to generation before ending up in the museum's collections. The fire ignited using the fire starter was often used by hunters. The sparks generated from striking flint could ignite dry grass. The epic also
Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the National Investment Agency, visited the wastewater treatment facilities located on the outskirts of Bishkek to assess the implementation of the public-private partnership project. The agency's press service reported this event. During his visit, he analyzed the current state of the facility and reviewed the main stages of project execution.
In the Toguz-Torou district of the Jalal-Abad region, the winter tourist season was officially launched in the picturesque area of Zhetigen. This was reported by the district state administration, as Turmush informed. The goals of this event were to promote the tourist opportunities of the region, develop winter tourism and active sports, as well as to create comfortable and safe conditions for vacationers.
The patrol police officers of the city of Osh spent time with children with disabilities. This information was disseminated by the press service of the department.
On December 19, a New Year's celebration will take place in Bishkek — the presidential New Year tree, which will be attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Students from various corners of the country who have shown outstanding academic achievements, as well as children in need of social support, have been invited to this event.