The scholarships will be valid for the 2026-2027 academic year In the 2026-2027 academic year, China will provide 15 government scholarships for citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
On December 10, in the city of Osh, as part of the implementation of the national economic project "One Village - One Product," initiated by a presidential decree, ten products selected from various districts of the Osh region were presented. Nargiza Erkinbaeva, head of the public association "Bir Ayl - Bir Produkt," noted that the selected goods will be sold under the brand "Osh Brand."
Recently, a delegation from Japan visited the forensic expert service of Kyrgyzstan. The delegation included Professor and Prosecutor of the International Cooperation Department of the Research Institute for Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Justice of Japan, Oku Daiki, and Chief Expert of the same institute, Takahashi Shogo. This visit was part of a cooperation program between the ministries of justice of the two countries and aimed at preparing the "Second Joint Study of the Legal
Minister Nurdana Oruntaev announced on the air of the "Kabar" agency that the structures of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services have transitioned to self-financing. He noted that at the beginning of this year, the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services was transformed into a ministry by presidential decree. This change affected both the structure and the operational procedures of the agency.
On the air of the "Kabar" agency, residents of the capital expressed their dissatisfaction with the fact that new high-rise buildings are being constructed too close to each other and without sufficient access, resulting in almost no sunlight reaching the yards. Moreover, the appearance of these buildings leaves much to be desired. Oruntaev explained that there is currently a shortage of land resources in Kyrgyzstan. Available plots are becoming increasingly expensive. The minister
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The decision was made due to the occurrence of snow avalanches
Nurdana Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, made a statement about the current situation with the Old Bishkek project. In an interview that took place on the "Kabar" channel, the minister noted that recently Kamchybek Tashiev, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State Committee for National Security, conducted an inspection of the construction process. During this inspection, serious violations were
This initiative is carried out with the support of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia"
The Ministry of Culture promises to create a new school with a dormitory The construction of a new 8-story building has begun on the site of the old Kureneev Music School in Bishkek.
Necessary work will be carried out on the territory of JSC "Kristall" The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed to initiate urgent emergency measures related to the extraction, neutralization, and disposal of hazardous chemicals at the site of JSC "Kristall," located in Tash-Kumyr, Jalal-Abad region. The Ministry of Emergency Situations will be responsible for the removal, transportation, and disposal of toxic materials.
Snow has fallen in all corners of the Naryn region, indicating the arrival of winter. This information was provided by the Naryn regional territorial department of the Road Department.
On December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschy at the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas" appeared on social media, as reported by the Ministry of Culture. In response, the ministry decided to create a special commission to investigate the circumstances of the incident and ensure an objective assessment of the situation.
From December 1 to 10, the law enforcement officers of the city of Balykchy conducted a raid aimed at identifying illegally installed synthetic nets and garbage in the water area near the village of Ak-Ölön [Ak-Olon]. According to the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region, during the raid, 2,700 meters of old synthetic nets were removed from the lake, as well as various waste, including four car tires.
In Kyrgyzstan, no illegal construction was recorded in 2025, while in 2023 there were about 200 such objects. This was reported by Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol". He noted that all construction work is currently being carried out in accordance with the existing legislation. Previously, there were violations related to illegal construction;
From April 6 to April 12, 2026, Bishkek will host the Asian Championship in wrestling for adults. This event will be the fourth of its kind to take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with similar tournaments previously held here in 2007, 2018, and 2024.
During the ceremony, the president of the federation, Elmurza Satybaldiev, announced the appointment of Nurgazy Kokcholokov as the new vice-president of the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan. Previously, Kokcholokov headed the Judiciary Board of the FVKR.
In the Talas region, in the village of Kyrgyzstan, the opening of a new kindergarten "Mekenchil" took place, which accommodates 170 children. At the opening ceremony, the district akim Bekmyrza Ashimov, the head of the education department Chyngyz Chalov, and other representatives of the local authorities were present.
The first waste sorting enterprise has been launched in Naryn, as reported by the press service of the local mayor's office. This modern sorting equipment, located near the landfill, is capable of processing up to seven types of waste. The enterprise will recycle up to 4 tons of garbage per hour and will create 20 new jobs.
The National Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" houses a collection of men's headgear of the Kyrgyz people. This was reported by the museum team in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. As the staff clarified, all the presented headgear dates back to the 18th-20th centuries.
The Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Karakol, is the first Orthodox church within the city limits of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the city administration. According to official data, in 1871, an independent Turkestan diocese was established, and a felt field church was relocated from the village of Teploklyuchenka to the new district town of Karakol. In 1876, a brick building was erected on its site, which, unfortunately, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1887. In 1895, local merchants
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a reconstruction of nearly 100 kilometers of road surface was carried out in 2025. This became known during a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council, where Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev shared the achievements. He noted that such a volume of work is a record for the city, as previously the capital could only repair about 30 kilometers of roads.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, announced on the air of the "Kabar" agency that the renovation program will be presented to the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that buildings constructed in the 60s and 70s have already served their lifespan of 50 to 70 years and require renewal.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, stated on the air of the program "Elden Sobol" that the housing renovation project for the country has already been completed and is now awaiting discussion by the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that there are houses in the republic built during the 1960s and 1970s, whose service life has already expired.
Due to heavy snowfall and deteriorating visibility, Almaty Airport has warned passengers about possible flight delays, Tengri Travel reports. Due to adverse weather conditions, some flights will be rescheduled for a later time.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, despite the snowfall, work is actively underway to improve the local livestock market. This livestock market is considered one of the largest in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan and serves as an important trading hub for livestock in the Chui district, where cows, sheep, horses, and bulls can be purchased.
A conflict occurred at the Kyrgyz National Theatre "Manas," prompting the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan to establish a special commission for a detailed investigation of the situation. On December 9, information about a clash between the manaschi appeared on social media, causing public resonance. In response, the ministry sent a commission to objectively study the incident.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, stated in an interview with the Kabar agency that in 2025, not a single illegal construction was registered in the republic. According to him, in 2023, about 200 facilities were identified as built without proper permits, while in 2025, no illegal construction was initiated.
At the Ministry of Culture, Information, Printing, and Youth Sports, training was held for employees of the central office, dedicated to new changes in anti-corruption legislation and involving youth in the fight against corruption. According to information from the Ministry of Culture, the purpose of the event was to clarify the norms of new laws that tighten responsibility for corrupt actions. This training was organized in honor of the International Anti-Corruption Day.
In Bishkek, two rotary parking lots have been installed, costing about 7 million soms. This was reported by the city's deputy mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council, which deals with issues of municipal property, land provision, urban planning, and architecture. According to Kadyrov, the installation of the parking lots was carried out by the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Parking and Stands".
At the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation located in the Kyrgyz Republic, a highly complex surgery was performed aimed at bypassing the descending thoracic aorta and the infrarenal segment, along with the prosthetic reconstruction of the celiac trunk and the arteries of the superior mesenteric and left renal. This procedure helped save the life of a 15-year-old teenager suffering from severe vascular pathology. The young patient was diagnosed with fibromuscular
Confectioners from three countries competed for first place
According to meteorologists' forecasts, rain is expected in Bishkek this coming weekend, with possible snow at night. December 11 will see some cloudiness. At night, the temperature will drop to −5 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +5 degrees.
The National Historical Museum has been enriched with a new exhibit — a unique balbal that was found in the Chui Valley. The ancient stone idol was donated to the museum by archaeologist and Doctor of Historical Sciences Kubat Tabaldiev, who had kept it in his home for many years. Information about this acquisition was announced by the Ministry of Culture.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the construction of a new educational institution — the Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev — has officially begun. The construction is taking place on the site of the old building located at 162 Panfilova Street, according to information provided by the Ministry of Culture. The previous building was deemed unsuitable for further use due to serious structural damage, violations of sanitary standards, and the engineering systems not
Parents of students from several schools in Osh have contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with complaints that in the middle of the current academic year, their children are being forcibly transferred to other educational institutions. Dissolution of Uzbek ClassesAccording to the parents' statements, the changes primarily affected schools No. 1 named after A. Fedchenko and No. 41 named after K. Abdullayev, where both Russian and Uzbek classes previously operated. According to the
Today, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic began reviewing the president's request concerning amendments to the country's Constitution. The proposed amendments affect the first part of Article 25 of the Constitution and suggest the possibility of introducing the death penalty as a last resort for particularly serious sexual crimes against children, as well as for murders related to rape.
The boarding school for blind and visually impaired children, located at 37 Kulatov Street, may be moved to Chon-Aryk, as reported by the parents of students on social media. This school has been functioning since 1939 and is in need of major repairs. In September of this year, it was visited by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, and Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. During the visit, Kasymaliev instructed to develop proposals for
These notifications complicate the actions of hackers Companies Apple and Google have made a statement regarding the risks of attacks using commercial spyware that is available to government entities.
Oksana, who is raising three daughters, needs help to treat her youngest daughter, Aelita.
Today, Australia took a historic step, becoming the first country in the world to restrict access to social networks for children under 16 years old. The new law came into effect at midnight local time, as reported by Reuters. According to the new rules, the ten most popular platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, are required to block access for minors, or they face fines of up to 33 million dollars.
At the National Dialogue on Countering Torture and Cruel Treatment held today in Bishkek, the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Antje Grave, expressed concern about the possible return of the death penalty to the country. According to her, the death penalty is a form of torture and has no proven deterrent effect.
Today, significant snow fell for the first time this winter season in the At-Bashinsky district. With the arrival of the snow cover, winter has begun to show its characteristic features throughout the region. Maksat Kadyrculov, the deputy head of the At-Bashinsky district, shared current information about the situation in the Ak-Sai valley.
The capital is covered with heavy snow As a result of the recent snowfall, special equipment and teams from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" have been actively working in Bishkek since night, as reported by the city hall. The work is being carried out in an intensified mode.
At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of several properties from state ownership to municipal ownership. This decision was the result of discussions proposed by the Osh city administration. In the adopted resolution, it is stated that the deputies, having listened to the information from the city administration and relying on the decisions of the permanent commission on architecture and municipal property, consented to the transfer of the
The construction of a new educational institution has started on the site of the demolished Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev. According to the Ministry of Culture, the new educational institution will be located at: 162 Panfilova Street in Bishkek. The previous building was in unsatisfactory technical condition, with serious damage to the load-bearing structures. In addition, compliance with sanitary standards and engineering documentation requirements did not allow for its
The avalanche descended in six locations
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property and urban planning, the question of constructing multi-level underground parking lots was raised. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov stated: “We are open to proposals from investors willing to implement the underground parking construction project.” He added that such initiatives are being considered with great interest.