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The deputy couldn't pronounce the phrase "Cabinet of Ministers." Video

Deputy Meder Chotonov, representing district No. 16, faced difficulty pronouncing the phrase "Cabinet of Ministers" during a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23. The agenda included draft laws related to the republican budget. When he was about to address the Cabinet members, his speech became tangled: "Hello, esteemed committee, cabinet, minister cabinet, prime... government. Esteemed government," he said, smiling at his slip of the

24.12.2025, 04:07
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The second meeting of the Interagency Commission for Countering Extremism took place in Bishkek.

At a recent meeting, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieyev met with representatives of various government institutions and local self-government bodies. During the session, the results of the decisions made at the first meeting of the commission, which took place in December 2024, were reviewed. Participants also discussed measures aimed at countering extremism in the regions, including Bishkek and Osh.

24.12.2025, 04:00
For each day of student absence, they are made to pay 1,000 soms — Dastan Bekeshev
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For each day of student absence, they are made to pay 1,000 soms — Dastan Bekeshev

The deputy demands the cancellation of this practice At a recent meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised a problem concerning students who are forced to pay 1,000 soms for each day missed in universities and colleges. According to the parliamentarian, such fines are applied in the International Medical Institute and several colleges.

23.12.2025, 22:54
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In the Jetyi-Oguz Aiyl Aimak, a preventive culling of wild dogs and jackals is being conducted.

On the banks of the Jetі-Ögüz River, measures have been taken to cull wild dogs and jackals. This was reported by Urmat Dokoев, the head of the village council of the Jetі-Ögüz rural district. According to him, there has been an increase in the number of jackals, which have begun to approach populated areas, causing concern among local residents. "In connection with this situation, preventive measures against wild jackals and stray dogs, which pose a threat to livestock, have been

23.12.2025, 22:05
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan explained the new rules for citizens' stay in Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has informed about a new legal regime that will come into effect in Russia for foreign citizens who do not have legal grounds for staying in its territory. According to the explanations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, starting from February 5, 2025, in accordance with Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 260-FZ, adopted on August 8, 2024, a deportation regime will be implemented in the country. This regime applies to foreign

23.12.2025, 21:39
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In 2026, 20 new schools will be built in Bishkek

[img]""[/img] Most of them will appear in new residential areas At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced plans to build 20 new schools in Bishkek by 2026. Notably, the majority of these educational institutions will be located in new residential neighborhoods. Kasymaliev also noted that 14 schools will be built as part of cooperation with the Saudi Development Fund. The locations of these schools will be

23.12.2025, 21:39
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WhatsApp intends to "fight" for its users in Russia

According to a representative of the messenger in an interview with Reuters, the restrictions imposed by the Russian government on WhatsApp threaten more than 100 million users, depriving them of their right to secure and private communication using end-to-end encryption, especially ahead of the holiday season. “WhatsApp has become an integral part of people's lives in Russia — from communication in parent and work groups to friendly and family chats in various regions of the country. We

23.12.2025, 21:14
New Works by the Mysterious Artist Banksy Have Appeared in London
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New Works by the Mysterious Artist Banksy Have Appeared in London

In the capital of the United Kingdom, London, two identical art objects were installed with a small interval of a few days. This was reported by DW. On Banksy's official Instagram page, a photograph of one of them was published, located in the suburb of Bayswater. The black-and-white graffiti depicts two children dressed in winter jackets, hats, and rubber boots. They are lying on their backs, looking up at the sky and pointing upwards. This artwork is on the wall of a dilapidated

23.12.2025, 21:13
Kyrgyzstanis in South Korea Informed About the Procedure for Interacting with the Police
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Kyrgyzstanis in South Korea Informed About the Procedure for Interacting with the Police

In Jeonju, located in the North Jeolla Province, a meeting was held organized by a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan for the citizens of the republic. This event took place at the Foreign Workers Support Center in Jeonbuk with the support of the Kyrgyz diaspora "Datkayim," according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the KR. Among the participants of the meeting were labor migrants from North Jeolla Province and

23.12.2025, 20:02
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Illegal constructions identified on the territory of the school in Osh

Today, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted a morning raid during which he visited School No. 8 named after Gorky to assess the learning conditions on-site. During the visit, the mayor examined the condition of the classrooms and the infrastructure for students, as well as checked the surrounding area, where illegal constructions were identified.

23.12.2025, 18:11
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The decoration of the Christmas tree in Ala-Too Square cost the Bishkek budget 2 million soms.

In Bishkek, 2 million soms were allocated for decorating the New Year tree in Ala-Too Square. These funds were used to purchase new ornaments and garlands, which replaced the broken elements. This was reported by Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva at one of the sessions of the Bishkek City Council. Mozgacheva noted that the decoration of the festive area was fully entrusted to the company "Northern Lights." They are working according to the provided sketches and under the guidance of

23.12.2025, 18:02
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Residents of Bishkek complain about problems with payment via QR code. Response from the MPC

Today, December 23, after lunch, the editorial office of Kaktus.media received numerous complaints from users about difficulties with payments via QR codes at retail outlets. Additionally, bus passengers also faced problems and were unable to pay for their rides. Representatives of "Tulpar" reported that the issue lies with the operation of third-party services, not their system.

23.12.2025, 17:43
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Starting in 2026, benefits for families in high-altitude areas will be paid in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Starting from January 1, 2026, a new monthly allowance will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan for families living in hard-to-reach and high-altitude areas. This information was announced by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. The allowance, named "Assistance to Residents of High-Altitude Areas" ("Бийик тоолуу аймактардын жашоочуларына көмөк"), will be provided to families residing in high-altitude and remote settlements, as well as in

23.12.2025, 17:27
A Health Improvement Complex of the State National Security Committee "Kyzyl-Beles" Opened in Chui Region
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A Health Improvement Complex of the State National Security Committee "Kyzyl-Beles" Opened in Chui Region

Today, a ceremonial opening of the health complex of the GKNB "Kyzyl-Beles" took place in the Tash-Moynok rural area, located in the Alamudun district of the Chuy region. At the event organized by the press service of the GKNB, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chuy region Azamat Osmonov, as well as veterans and employees of the agency were present.

23.12.2025, 17:26
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In January 2026, flight cancellations and delays at Manas Airport will cease.

In recent days, the capital airport "Manas" has been experiencing frequent delays, rerouting, and cancellations of flights due to adverse weather conditions, particularly fog. However, forecasts suggest that this situation should significantly improve by early 2026. According to Altynbek Mambetov, the director of infrastructure and regional development of the State Enterprise "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," modernization of the airport's lighting and signaling equipment is

23.12.2025, 17:17
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The deputy requests the Ministry of Finance to allocate 12 billion soms to the cultural sector in 2026

According to the legislation, 3% of the republican budget should be allocated to culture; however, in recent years, only 1% has been allocated to this sector. This was reported by deputy Santalat Amanova (district No. 6) at a meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23. The deputy noted that in the report for 2024, this figure has increased to 1.5%.

23.12.2025, 17:15
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Residents are mass complaining about the lack of public transport. The city's response.

In the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents from various districts of Bishkek have reached out. They are complaining about the lack of routes, infrequent bus service, and changes in traffic patterns. According to them, this forces them to wait a long time for transport and travel with transfers. ***Residents of the "Dostuk" microdistrict in the Pervomaisky district are asking: "When will public transport be launched in our area?" Previously, minibus No. 240 operated here, but

23.12.2025, 17:14
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Street artist Banksy has published a photo of his new work

The famous street artist Banksy has once again surprised his fans by unveiling a new graffiti piece. He posted a photograph of the work on Instagram. One user remarked: "This art is both sad and filled with hope. Prayers for all the poor children around the world."

23.12.2025, 17:13
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Tashiev: From January 1, inspections of honest entrepreneurs will cease

At the solemn opening of the recreation complex of the State National Security Committee "Kyzyl-Beles" in the Alamudun district of the Chui region, which took place on December 23, the chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, announced the cessation of comprehensive inspections of honest entrepreneurs starting January 1. According to Tashiev, in 2025, the employees of the State National Security Committee achieved significant results, which suggests the

23.12.2025, 17:11
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The Bishkek City Hall approved the program for the development of social protection for the population of Bishkek until 2028.

At the next session of the Bishkek City Council, a program concerning the development of social protection for the population for the period from 2026 to 2028 was approved. According to information provided by the city administration, the social policy aims to improve living conditions for citizens, especially for those belonging to low-income groups. The program is focused on protecting their basic rights and creating opportunities to enhance their well-being. The main goal of this program is

23.12.2025, 17:06
The Deputy Minister of Finance Visited Special Children in the Chui Region Ahead of the Holiday
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The Deputy Minister of Finance Visited Special Children in the Chui Region Ahead of the Holiday

Deputy Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Ernst Kaldybaev visited the "Special Primary School-Internat for Children with Mental Development Delays," located in the village of Nizhnechuy in the Chui region. According to the press service of the ministry, Kaldybaev familiarized himself with the construction process of the new sports complex and discussed with the school's administration the next steps for implementing this project. Additionally, he interacted with the

23.12.2025, 16:34
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic spoke about how they are fighting juvenile delinquency.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic spoke about how they are fighting juvenile delinquency.

Currently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively engaged in preventive measures to prevent offenses among youth. In Bishkek, an inspector for juvenile affairs has been assigned to each school, and there are also neighborhood inspectors. This was reported by the head of the Public Safety Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nurzhan Adylova, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. The head noted that since the beginning of this year, a large-scale forum titled

23.12.2025, 16:30
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Transport Industry: In Kyrgyzstan, 1.65 billion soms were received in the budget over 11 months

From January to November 2025, 1 billion 65 million 832 thousand soms were collected in Kyrgyzstan due to licensing, administrative fines, issuance of permits, and conducting weight control, as well as processing special permits for the transportation of indivisible cargo and compensation for losses. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the same period in 2024, the amount of revenue was only 334 million 170 thousand soms.

23.12.2025, 16:26
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The Puppet Theater has opened the season of New Year's performances

On December 19, the State Puppet Theater named after Musa Zhangaziev began its New Year performances, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Children from Special School No. 30 in the Sverdlovsk District were the first audience of the theater. They not only watched the show with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden by the New Year tree but also actively participated in interactive games with their favorite fairy tale characters.

23.12.2025, 16:14
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Opening the Southwest Cemetery is not planned - Mayor of Bishkek

During the last session of the Bishkek City Council, issues related to the operation of cemeteries were discussed. Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov raised the problem, noting that residents of the city had reserved plots at the Southwestern cemetery next to the graves of their loved ones.

23.12.2025, 16:12
The climate threatens Kyrgyzstan with floods, losses, and an increase in poverty by 2050
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The climate threatens Kyrgyzstan with floods, losses, and an increase in poverty by 2050

The World Bank has published a Country Report examining climate risks for the Kyrgyz Republic, their impact on the economy, and possible scenarios up to 2050. The document notes that climate change is already affecting the country's key sectors—agriculture, energy, transport, and infrastructure—and that pressure on these areas is expected to increase in the coming decades. Photo from the internet. Kyrgyzstan faces floods, losses, and poverty by 2050 Experts emphasize that Kyrgyzstan can

23.12.2025, 15:54