Kazakhstan Becomes the New Winter Capital of Eurasia

Winter skiing holidays in Kazakhstan are becoming a real trend this season in the region.

In Osh, about 3 million soms were spent on decorating the main New Year tree.

In Osh, preparations for the New Year celebrations are ongoing, as reported by Turmush correspondent. According to the city’s cultural department, the current expenses for decorating the central square, the New Year tree, and the surrounding area amount to about 3 million soms.

Flights to Osh, Manas, Razakov, and Batken from Bishkek are canceled. What is happening?

Today, December 11, several domestic flights scheduled to depart from "Manas" airport have been canceled or delayed. This information was confirmed by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," reported Kaktus.media. The reason for the cancellation and delay of flights was the fog observed in Osh, Manas, Razakov, and Batken.

Winter admission for applicants to universities in Kyrgyzstan starts on December 23.

The winter admissions to higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan will take place in four stages, and the competitive selection will be based on the results of the Unified National Test (ORT). Complete information about the deadlines can be found on the "Abiturient online" portal. Key dates of the admission campaign: Scans from the website. Scans from the website. It should be noted that the winter admission is conducted exclusively for enrolling applicants in contract places

To Execute or Not to Execute: How Kyrgyzstan Decided Where to Place the Comma

On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan issued a ruling that definitively closed the question of the possibility of reinstating the death penalty in the republic. Human Rights as the Foundation of the Constitution In its conclusion, the court noted that the death penalty contradicts the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the country's Constitution, emphasizing that “the prohibition of the death penalty is not just a norm, but a principled value reflecting the

In Osh, they intend to submit materials regarding the "Megapolis" shopping center and the "Eldorado Grand" restaurant to the court.

The mayor of the city of Osh, J. Toktorbaev, recently visited new markets, including the "Osh" bazaar, "Jibek-Jolu," "Kelechek," and the candy market, as reported in a press release from the mayor's office. During his visit, the mayor inspected ongoing construction projects at the markets and gave instructions for addressing identified shortcomings.

"Trash, Chewing Gum, and Vomit". The Daily Life of City Bus Cleaners

The work of cleaners on buses often goes unnoticed. These women pick up trash, chewing gum, and food remnants, and sometimes they even have to deal with vomit. Gulmira Boobekova, who has been doing this job for two years, speaks about the importance of recognizing the efforts behind the cleanliness of public transport. In an interview with Kaktus.media, she shared her impressions and talked about her workdays. Mostly, this profession is occupied by women. They start their shift at noon and

The State Committee for National Security returned another plot of land to the state.

According to the information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, it has been established that a municipal land plot covering an area of 7.28 hectares was transferred illegally.

World Christmas Trees 2025: New Year’s Glow from New York to Bishkek

Kyrgyzstanis urged to give up New Year's fireworks

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has called on citizens to refrain from using pyrotechnics during the New Year holidays. In the department, it is emphasized that the use of fireworks has a negative impact on the atmosphere, especially in the winter period when the level of pollutants significantly increases due to temperature inversions. Additionally, pyrotechnic products create a lot of solid waste and increase the risk of fires.

The boy is walking to school through snowdrifts up to his waist.

In the morning, a schoolboy from the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region faced difficulties on his way to school. In a video recorded by local residents in the Alaykuu valley, the moment is captured when the boy, submerged up to his waist in snow, crosses a rural street to reach his school.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports on new rules for the stay of citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

Starting from September 1, 2025, new rules regarding the stay of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazakhstan have come into effect. According to these rules, if citizens of Kyrgyzstan exceed the permitted duration of stay (90 days within 180 days), restrictions may be imposed on their further entry into the country. Furthermore, starting from December 1, 2025, similar conditions will apply to citizens of Kazakhstan entering Kyrgyzstan.

At the Korday Pass, there is a multi-kilometer traffic jam. Cars have been stuck since early morning.

Today, December 11, numerous drivers witnessed a massive traffic jam forming at the Kordai Pass. Eyewitnesses reported this to the Kaktus.media editorial office. “We’ve been standing since 10 AM, and so far there are no hopes for movement,” they share their concerns.

Two non-residential premises, including a museum, are being transferred to state ownership by the Bishkek City Hall.

At the meeting of the Bishkek City Council's commission on municipal property, land issues, urban planning, and architecture, held on December 10, information was revealed about the city's intentions to transfer several non-residential premises to state ownership. Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that the municipality is requesting permission for the gratuitous transfer of a non-residential property and a land plot located at the corner of Manas Avenue and Toktogul Street.

The film festival "Bir Dүynө - Kyrgyzstan" will open in Bishkek on December 12, and the premiere of the documentary film "Mandat" will take place.

On December 12, the XIX International Festival of Documentary Films on Human Rights titled "Bir Dүynө - Kyrgyzstan 2025" will be inaugurated in Bishkek. On the same day, the premiere of the work by Swiss director Stefan Ziegler — the documentary film "Mandate" — is expected. This was announced at a press conference held on December 11, where the festival organizers: Tolekan Ismailova, Nakynai Aydakeeva, Murat Karypov, Adilet Alimkulov, and the director Stefan Ziegler himself

Aitmatov Russian Drama Theatre. January Repertoire

In the program of the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov for January 2026, performances are scheduled on the big and small stages, as well as in the baby theater. January 4. Sunday. Premiere!

A Large Family of Capricorns Encountered in the Talas Mountains

On the territory of the state natural park "Besh-Tash," located in the Talas region, a herd of mountain goats has been recorded. According to witnesses, the number of animals was ten. As reported by the park administration, on December 10, it was possible to capture these ten goats on video in the Arashan Mazary area.

A presentation of a book dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the museum will take place at the Osh Regional Museum of Fine Arts.

On December 18, a presentation of a book will take place at the Osh Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after Turgunbai Sadykov, marking the 20th anniversary of the institution and its contribution to the development of artistic culture in southern Kyrgyzstan. According to the museum, the main goal of the event is to present the results of many years of work on the study and preservation of artistic heritage. The book presentation will occur in the year of the 90th anniversary of the famous

Quality of Construction in the Country: Safety, Control, and Guarantees

In the current year, 15.5 billion soms have been allocated from the republican budget for the construction of 668 facilities across the country. Currently, the construction of about 300 of them has been completed, and they are already in operation. The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, noted that this is a record achievement for the country.

In Kadamzhai, 22 heads of seized smuggled cattle are being auctioned off.

The Kadamjay City Hall has announced an auction where 22 heads of cattle, seized for attempting illegal import, will be offered for sale, reports the press service of the city hall. A total of 41 heads of cattle were detained during the operation, of which about 20 have already found their buyers. The remaining 22 heads will be put up for auction for the third time.

Unusual Chapan Associated with Kurmanjan Datka

In the Osh National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too," there is a unique chapan that has an interesting backstory. Patila Zhusueva, a local resident, shared with a Turmush correspondent that she donated this chapan to the museum in 2018.

Nicolas Sarkozy's Memoirs "Diary of a Prisoner" Released and Immediately Became a Bestseller

On December 10, 2025, the memoirs of Nicolas Sarkozy titled "Diary of a Prisoner" were released. The first excerpts from this work were published on the Politico website. On September 25, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison with a suspended sentence for participating in a criminal conspiracy related to the illegal financing of his 2007 campaign by Libyan authorities. He began serving his sentence on October 21 but was released on November 10 pending the consideration

Damira: Society Has Not Advanced in Knowledge About HIV as Much as Medicine Has

In Kyrgyzstan, the Republican Center for the Control of Hematogenic Viral Hepatitis and HIV detects about a thousand new cases of HIV each year. Despite the fact that many still perceive HIV as a deadly disease, it has long been considered chronic. One can live with it, managing the situation just as one does with diabetes or hypertension—the main thing is not to delay treatment.

The City Hall continues a comprehensive effort to clean the rivers and canals of Bishkek

As part of the capital's beautification program, the Bishkek city hall has completed the first phase of work, during which the riverbeds of the Alamidin and Ala-Archa rivers were cleaned. As a result, 107 thousand tons of garbage were removed, according to the press service of the city hall.

In Tyup, a state of increased readiness has been introduced due to bad weather

In the Tyup district, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a state of heightened readiness has been declared due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, which will be in effect on December 11 and 12. All 35 schools and 16 kindergartens in this area have switched to remote learning.

In one region of Kyrgyzstan, snow fell to a height of up to 1 meter

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Oi-Tal, on December 10, local residents reported significant snowfall — the snow depth reached almost 1 meter. As Suymunkula Amatbek uulu, the head of the Oi-Tal rural administration, reported, the snowfall began on December 9 and reached critical levels by the next day.

Winter admission for applicants to universities in Kyrgyzstan starts on December 12.

The winter competition in universities of Kyrgyzstan, based on the results of the Unified National Testing (ORT), will take place in four stages. All dates can be found on the "Abiturient online" portal. Key dates of the admission campaign: Scans from the website. Scans from the website. It is important to note that the winter admission to universities is conducted exclusively for enrollment in contract places that remained vacant after the summer admission. The results of the ORT

The Governor of St. Petersburg explained why migrants were banned from working as couriers

The ban on working as couriers and delivery workers for migrants in St. Petersburg became one of the topics discussed during a live Q&A with residents, where Governor Alexander Beglov noted that this is necessary for the return of foreign workers to the city's communal services. According to him, this measure will help address the staffing shortages in this sector. Illustrative photo

More than 6,000 Kyrgyz citizens received assistance during the legal support decade

From December 2 to 11, a decade of legal support took place in Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to Human Rights Day. This was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by Akjol Kalbekov, the chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice. As part of this initiative, consultation platforms operated in all regions of the country, where citizens could receive free legal consultations on various issues. Lawyers, attorneys, as well as representatives of local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds about the updated residence rules for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazakhstan

Starting from September 1, 2025, new rules will come into effect for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding their stay in Kazakhstan, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to the new regulations, citizens of Kyrgyzstan who violate the established stay periods (90 days within a 180-day period) may face entry restrictions into Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyzstan Athletes Won 11 Medals at the Athletics Tournament in Almaty

At the national athletics competition held in Almaty, 120 young athletes participated, including 13 students from the Satymkul Jumaanazarov Sports School. These competitions were organized in honor of O. N. Girzhon, an outstanding coach.

Strong winds are expected soon in Bishkek and the Chui Valley

In Bishkek and the Chui Valley, strong winds are forecasted in the coming days. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the speed of the eastern wind may reach 15-20 meters per second. The Ministry of Emergency Situations recommends staying in safe places during strong winds. In case of an emergency, it is necessary to immediately call the "112" service, which operates around the clock and accepts calls for free.

At Issyk-Kul, about 40 vehicles were rescued from the snow trap

As a result of the heavy snowfall and blizzard that hit the Ak-Su district of the Issyk-Kul region on December 10, the roads were closed. This information was provided by Azizbek Dyykanov, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 11.

"Seven Years of Silence". Why People Living with HIV Are Afraid to Seek Help

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a change in the vector of the HIV epidemic: cases of infection are increasingly being registered among people who do not belong to the key groups. This is indicated in the report of the study "Index of Stigmatization of People Living with HIV." The republic has set an ambitious goal - to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Plans include achieving the 95-95-95 targets by 2026. However, as emphasized in the study, achieving these results depends on meeting the 10-10-10

In Alai, the construction of an asphalt concrete plant, a school training building, a gym, and a dam was discussed.

On December 10, a working trip was made by the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankhan Kenjebayev, to the Alai district. This information was provided by the press service of the envoy's office in the Osh region.

The Ministry of Energy proposes to introduce differentiated electricity tariffs for three groups of consumers

The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a project to amend the Cabinet's resolution "On the Approval of the Medium-Term Tariff Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025-2030," which is now available for public discussion. In the agency, it is emphasized that the country's energy system is facing limited capacities and a shortage of electricity, especially during the winter period.

"His Relatives are Involved": During the Inspection, Akim of Chui District R. Tagaev Had to Justify Himself (Details)

In the Chuy region, in the village of Shamshy of the Onbir-Zhylga ayil district, enterprises that were engaged in illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix and clay have been closed. This information became known during a working trip by the presidential envoy in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, who visited the village at the request of local residents.

In Kara-Kul, the implementation of state policy on combating corruption for 2025–2030 was discussed.

On December 9-10, events aimed at combating corruption took place in Kara-Kul, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Initially, the meetings were held at the I. Razzakov Kara-Kul Technological Institute, and then at Vocational Lyceum No. 89. Participants included the city prosecutor and students.

Classes on legal education at the "Akniyet" center make one think

The classes held at the "Akniyet" center in Bishkek were aimed at developing legal literacy among teenagers.

A Strong Wind is Approaching Bishkek

In the coming hours, a strong eastern wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region, with speeds reaching from 15 to 20 meters per second, according to meteorologists' warnings. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges residents to exercise caution, avoiding being near trees, advertising structures, and power lines. Ideally, it is recommended to stay indoors.

The first "E-Muras. Eco-Heritage Forum" will be held in Bishkek

With the support of the NGO "Eurasia KG", the "E-Muras. Eco-Heritage Forum" will take place in Bishkek on December 12, 2025. This new urban event combines the ecological, cultural, and creative aspects of Kyrgyzstan. The forum aims to engage citizens in the movement for a clean country and responsible consumption methods, as well as to implement waste-free practices in everyday life. It will become a vibrant symbol of new ecological thinking.

The Open City Cup for Women's Wrestling was held in Bishkek

The open City Cup for women's wrestling took place in Bishkek, featuring girls from the U-15 and U-17 age categories. About 250 athletes representing Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan participated in the event. High-ranking representatives of sports organizations and famous athletes attended the opening ceremony of the tournament, including Kanatbek Mamatov, the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Bishkek City Hall, 2025 World Champion Nurzat Nurtayeva,

From December 12 to 20, an exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the G. Aitieva KNMII "MUZEALE-90" will take place.

From December 12 to 20, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev will hold an exhibition dedicated to its 90th anniversary titled "MUZELE-90". The concept of MUZELE encompasses not only the physical space of the museum but also its invisible aspects — the labor, stories of people, architectural changes, and cultural missions. According to museum representatives, it is more than just a building or a collection; it is a complex intertwining of human destinies and

The Ministry of Emergency Situations issued a storm warning

Today, December 11, strong eastern winds are forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley, with speeds reaching 15-20 meters per second. The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends staying in safe places during strong winds. In case of emergencies, it is necessary to immediately contact service 112, which accepts calls 24/7 and is free of charge.

Legal regulation remains a weak link in the implementation of AI in the Kyrgyz Republic - Ministry of Digital Development

At the Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum, the Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies, Azamat Zhamangulov, stated that legal regulation in Kyrgyzstan represents a weak link in the process of implementing artificial intelligence and digital technologies. He noted that the Digital Code has been signed by the president, which is supposed to address many issues related to technological progress. However, the existing bureaucratic procedures for adopting new laws are lagging behind

The Russian Federation has taken on an indefinite commitment not to introduce the death penalty - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made an official statement regarding the recent decision of the Constitutional Court on the death penalty. The situation with the increasing crimes against women and children, including murders, has caused widespread public resonance in the country.

The Constitutional Court's Decision on the Death Penalty. The Foreign Ministry Made a Statement

On December 11, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan made a statement regarding the resolution of the Constitutional Court. It was noted that recent cases of the brutal murders of women and children have shocked society. In this regard, the country's president, concerned about the rising statistics of such crimes, took control of the case regarding the murder of a 17-year-old girl from Karakol and instructed the responsible authorities to propose amendments to the legislation

The National Historical Museum held a seminar for the staff of the "Ata-Beyit" complex

The National Historical Museum held a training seminar for the staff of the national historical and memorial complex "Ata-Beyit." This event was initiated by the management of the complex with the aim of enhancing the qualifications of specialists. The seminar was led by Ömürbek Samudинов, who holds the position of head of the museum education, enlightenment, and scientific-methodological work department at the NIM. He presented various approaches and methods of museum activities to