The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that the temporary restriction on the entry of freight vehicles onto the Osh – Bishkek highway from the "Aral" post has been lifted. This decision was made after restrictions were previously imposed due to adverse weather conditions.
In some areas, the thickness of the ice cover is 2-3 centimeters, which is not enough for safe fishing. According to Nikolai Radchenko, a sport fisherman, "going out on the ice under such conditions is unsafe. A thickness of 8-10 centimeters is required for confident fishing from the ice."
At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the Chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice, Akzhol Kalbekov, reported on the ongoing relevance of issues related to domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kalbekov, the increase in citizen inquiries is attributed to growing trust in the legal aid system provided by the state.
According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, strong winds are expected in Bishkek and the Chui region in the coming days. Gusts of eastern wind may reach 15-20 meters per second. Emergency Situations specialists strongly recommend staying in safe areas during strong wind gusts. In case of an emergency, you should immediately contact the "112" service, which operates around the clock and accepts free calls.
In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to register adopted children who are citizens of the country with the consular authorities. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided information, the order regarding the registration and maintenance of the consular records of Kyrgyz citizens located outside the country has been updated.
The literary event titled "Ынтымак" will take place on December 12 at 14:00 at the Jalal-Abad Regional Kyrgyz Drama Theater named after Barpy. This event is dedicated to National Literature Day. The poet Kudayberdi Arapbaev, better known as Bala Barpy, will perform works by the great poet Barpy Alykulov, with whom he has been acquainted for many years and studies his creativity.
Illegal constructions are being dismantled along the banks of rivers and canals In Bishkek, according to information from the city hall, 107 thousand tons of garbage have been removed from the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers. This work was carried out as part of the first phase of landscaping.
Johnny Depp, known for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean," will be producing the first English-language adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita." This was reported by Variety. Photo from the archive. The first English-language adaptation of "The Master and Margarita" will be produced by Johnny Depp
According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, traffic restrictions have been lifted on the 506-508 kilometers of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road (Tuz-Bel Pass), and passage is now open again. Currently, the road maintenance enterprise (RME) No. 957 continues to clear the road of snow, as well as to widen the roadway and treat the surface with inert materials.
Restrictions for heavy vehicles have been lifted on two other passes
A joint meeting of the Coordinating Council, which focuses on the development of youth policy, took place in Kyrgyzstan with the participation of representatives from international organizations. According to the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, key results of the agency's work in the field of youth policy for the year 2025 were presented at the meeting.
In his address, he emphasized the need to preserve mountain ecosystems and promote sustainable development in the regions.
The Department of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided clarifications regarding the proposed changes to the medium-term tariff policy for electricity, which is in effect until 2030. The agency confirmed that the implementation of differentiated tariffs will not be mandatory for enterprises.
In the Alamidin district, numerous events and marches took place dedicated to the theme of combating violence, under the slogans "Against Violence" and "Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls." This was reported by the district state administration in an interview for Turmush. As clarified by the agency, representatives from various bodies participated in the events: social welfare employees, internal affairs, education, as well as local self-governments, teachers, and
Recently, a new multilingual tourist portal Nomad.kg was launched in Kyrgyzstan. As reported by the project's author and representative of "Destination Talas," Gamal Soronkulov, the idea to create the platform originated in 2019. Gamal Soronkulov noted that during this time, the team has developed two successful projects: ecomap.kg, which is an online map of environmental violations, and map.kg, dedicated to the natural beauty of the country and biodiversity in 32 key areas.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations
The athletes won 19 medals at the competitions At the Asian Armwrestling Cup, the Kyrgyzstan national team demonstrated outstanding results, winning a total of 19 medals. This was reported by the Armwrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
“He was placed in a cell with a tuberculosis patient” Kanykey Sultanbekova, sister of opposition politician Temirlan Sultanbekov, reported on the moral and psychological pressure her brother is facing in detention.
The competitive selection for the winter admission of applicants, according to information from the automated system "Applicant online," will take place in four stages. According to the system's data, the dates for the campaign are as follows:
During the morning inspection, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the new "Kelechek" market, as well as the "Jibek-Jolu" and sweets markets. According to the city administration, during the raid, the head of the city checked the state of construction work at the markets and gave instructions to eliminate the identified shortcomings.
In the context of worsening weather, heavy snowfalls continue in some regions of the country. As reported by the Ministry of Transport, road services are working around the clock to ensure snow removal. Specialized road maintenance enterprises are continuously clearing the roads and applying a salt-sand mixture to enhance traffic safety.
At the presentation of the General Plan for Bishkek, designed until 2050, attention was drawn to the need to preserve the historical appearance of the city. “There is very little left,” it was noted during the discussion. In this light, the initiative to rename streets, especially the Young Guard Boulevard in honor of Imanaly Aydarbekov, appears particularly unacceptable, especially in the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This opinion was expressed by Samat
In his congratulatory message, Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of protecting mountain nature and the need for joint efforts to safeguard it. This was reported in a press release from the government office. He highlighted that mountainous regions are particularly acutely feeling the consequences of climate change. Among the main challenges, he pointed out the rapid melting of glaciers, the reduction of snow cover, as well as the increase in landslides, avalanches, and floods. These
Users of Kaktus.media are wondering about the duration of the New Year holidays. The answer is yes, they will be long. According to the new Labor Code, which was signed on January 23, the non-working public holidays in Kyrgyzstan are January 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (the period of New Year holidays), as well as January 7 — Orthodox Christmas.
On Wednesday, a delegation of journalists from Central Asia, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, visited Asian News International (ANI), the largest news agency in India. During this visit, participants were given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the agency's operations and internal processes. The meeting allowed for discussions on the importance of Central Asia in the news context, as noted by ANI's executive producer Ravi Khandelwal while speaking
The New York Times reports that U.S. authorities plan to check the social media activity history of tourists entering the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided clarifications regarding the initiative to restore the death penalty. The agency emphasized that the Constitutional Court recognized the impossibility of introducing the highest measure of punishment, considering the country's existing international obligations. Recent cases of the murder of women and children under aggravating circumstances have caused widespread public resonance and concern.
The Vice Mayor of Bishkek, Azamat Kadyrov, during a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on municipal property and urban planning, announced plans to prohibit scooter parking in certain areas of the capital. During the meeting, the deputies discussed a draft resolution regarding the regulation of the placement of individual mobility devices in the city.
The need for cancer treatment medications in Kyrgyzstan remains high, as reported by the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy." Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov held a meeting to discuss issues related to providing medical institutions with necessary medications and maintaining continuous treatment for cancer patients.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, the snow removal from the Lipenka–Koy-Sary road has been completed. This was reported by the road maintenance enterprise No. 35. According to the road service information, the clearing of the road was conducted on the section from 26 to 31 kilometers. In some places, the snow cover thickness reached 30–40 centimeters, and in conditions of snow drifts — up to 50–60 centimeters.
Azamat Osmonov stopped illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix in the Shamsy River. During a working trip, the presidential envoy in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, conducted an inspection in the village of Shamsy, located in the rural district of Onbir-Zhilga in the Chui region. He discovered that a number of enterprises were extracting sand and gravel mix and loam from the riverbed without the necessary permits.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, as of the morning of December 11, the situation at the key passes of Kyrgyzstan is considered stable. Roads such as Too-Ashuu on the Bishkek — Osh route, the Otmok pass on the Suusamyr — Talas — Taraz section, as well as Dolon, Kyzyl-Bel, Char, and Ak-Beyit, remain open, and traffic is proceeding normally in clear weather.
At the kindergarten "Asylzat-Zirek," located in At-Bashy, a cultural celebration called "Manas - My Heritage" ("Манасым – менин мурасым") took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This event was organized by the preparatory group in accordance with the presidential decree "National Spirit – Global Heights" ("Улуттук дем – дүйнөлүк бийиктик").
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has published an official statement regarding the recent decision of the Constitutional Court on the death penalty. The statement emphasizes that the increasing cases of violent crimes against women and children, including murders, have caused public concern.
The Football Federation of Kyrgyzstan has officially confirmed the appointment of Robert Prosinečki as the head coach of the national team. The contract was signed on December 10 in the presence of the president of the KFB, Kamchibek Tashiev.
Kubanychbek Bokontayev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia, participated in the ceremonial awarding of the prize
Work on decorating Ala-Too Square in Bishkek for the New Year celebrations is ongoing, as reported by the city hall. This season, the main Christmas tree of the city will be decorated in silver and blue tones. The municipality noted that existing elements will be used for the decorations, which will help reduce costs.
At the second International Mining and Metallurgical Forum in Tajikistan, Meder Mashiev, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, is present. This information was disseminated by the ministry's press service. According to the agency, significant deposits are located in Kyrgyzstan, such as Sandyk and Zardalek, with total reserves exceeding 400 million tons of aluminum raw materials. This creates excellent conditions for expanding
On December 10, 2025, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the president's request for an opinion on a draft law that proposes the reinstatement of the death penalty in cases of serious crimes, such as child rape and murders related to rape. This was reported by the court's press service. According to the information, the Constitutional Court assessed how the proposed changes align with the Constitution and how they may affect the fundamental principles of the
Due to intense precipitation and worsening weather conditions, a state of emergency was declared in the Tyup district a few hours ago, as reported by the presidential office for the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency, all services and civil defense are currently operating in an enhanced mode.
Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was unable to attend the ceremony for her award. This was reported by BBC News. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy in Venezuela, and the ceremony was scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
A resident of the capital contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media to share his observations about the work of city services in clearing snow from the streets. He noted that special equipment is actively working on the main highways, and he has no complaints about that. However, he emphasized that cleaning equipment has not appeared on Suyumbaeva Street.
President Sadyr Japarov met with the diplomat regarding this matter. In a statement from the press service, it is noted that the president thanked the ambassador for his significant contribution and productive activities that promote the strengthening of relations between the two countries. He also emphasized the active participation of the Saudi Development Fund in implementing key socio-economic initiatives in Kyrgyzstan, including projects for the construction of affordable housing,
At the Parallel OSCE Conference in Vienna, Tolekan Ismailova, director of the organization "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan," emphasized that Central Asia remains one of the most vulnerable regions regarding women's political participation and influence on decision-making processes. Ismailova noted that contemporary global crises, including environmental, political, and social issues, are significantly exacerbated by the existing gender gap.
The Bishkek City Hall reports that the Land Use Control Department has identified and dismantled several pavilions installed on Sadigaliyev Street without the necessary permits. As a result of the commission's work, contracts with the owners of these structures were terminated, allowing for the return of 125 square meters of land to municipal ownership.
The commission made a unanimous decision The National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO has announced that traditional knowledge of preparing maxym has been included in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity under the auspices of UNESCO.
No precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -15 degrees at night, while during the day it is expected to be +6.
The Vice Mayor of the capital, Azamat Kadyrov, presented proposals on December 10 to limit the parking of scooters in Bishkek. During a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property, land relations, and urban planning, a draft resolution regarding the regulation of the placement of individual mobility devices (IMD) in the city was reviewed. This document creates a legal basis for allocating municipal land for scooter, bicycle, and