In the city of Manas, a 15-year-old boy was found who had gone missing from a children's psychoneurological social-stationary institution. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. It became known that the teenager disappeared on December 10 when he left the institution.
In the Batken region, in the city of Sulukta, Kamchybek Tashiev, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), handed over the keys to 64 service apartments to military personnel. He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has successfully resolved border issues with its neighbors, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and is now focusing on supporting defense structures. In this regard, the construction of new residential and service buildings is planned
The road clearing work is ongoing, and traffic is currently completely closed. The snow avalanches that formed on the section of the road from 64 to 119 kilometers have caused the complete closure of the road, as reported by DEP No. 26.
The director of the public foundation "League of Child Rights Defenders," Nazgul Turdubekova, reported this.
Strong winds are expected to intensify within the next hour
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration has presented a draft resolution regarding the extension of the New Year holidays in 2026 until January 12 for public discussion. According to the proposal, the working days of January 8 and 9, 2026, are planned to be moved to Saturdays — February 7 and April 25, which will allow Kyrgyzstanis to enjoy a longer vacation.
As part of its activities to prevent interethnic discord, the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic identified a citizen, T.A.D., who regularly published materials on social media containing personal animosity towards a specific nationality. These actions can contribute to inciting interethnic hatred and lead to serious consequences, including mass riots.
The editorial office receives numerous requests from parents seeking help in treating their children. In this material, Kaktus.media tells about children in need of expensive treatment and provides their contact details. Those who wish to do a good deed ahead of the New Year can send funds to their accounts. Additional stories of children needing treatment can be found in the "Stories" section.
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The International Film Festival Baku Cinema Breeze took place from December 7 to 10 in Baku, Azerbaijan, gathering participants from various countries, including an official delegation from Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Included in the Kyrgyz delegation were representatives from the Department of Cinematography, the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after T. Okeev, as well as the State Institution
In Bishkek, at the Lenin District Court, a verdict was announced for Ilya Ananyev, a private psychologist who broke the arm of a girl with autism. The court sentenced him to six years in a general regime colony. This was reported by Nazgul Turdubekova, head of the NGO "League of Child Rights Defenders," on her Facebook page. The accused was detained right in the courtroom. According to information provided by Chynara Junusova, her daughter, Narista Nurlanova, had been subjected to
On December 11, a solemn celebration of the 90th anniversary of the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev took place, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the guests of the event were representatives of culture and art, including the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Ambassador of Hungary Sandor Dorogi, the Chairman of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan Jakshybek Junushev, and the former director of the museum
On all continents, dozens of countries are facing a new wave of influenza. This season, the main culprit behind many illnesses has been a new, particularly dangerous strain of the virus, as reported by the Russian service of the BBC. According to information, the subclade (subbranch) of the H3N2 strain was first detected in Australia and New Zealand, and then outbreaks were recorded in Japan and the United Kingdom. To date, this variant of the virus has been registered in more than 30 countries
The Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul Region is summarizing its activities in the field of combating corruption. As part of the implementation of the action plan approved by the presidential decree dated June 5, 2024, No. 137 "On the State Strategy for Combating Corruption for 2025–2030," the prosecutor's office organized a series of events dedicated to December 9 — International Anti-Corruption Day.
Early in the morning on December 12, at 04:52, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred at the Kyrgyzstan-China border. According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter was located in China, 30 km southeast of the village of Nura, as well as 32 km southeast of Irkeshtam and 38 km southeast of Ikizak.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, signed decree No. 351 on December 8, 2025, which makes changes to the composition of the organizational committee responsible for holding the IV People's Kurultai. According to this decree, the following individuals have been removed from the committee: Marat Imankulov, Kudaybergen Bazarbaev, Elchibek Jantayev, Kanat Jumagaziev, and Mariyakan Uturbaeva. The IV People's Kurultai is scheduled for December 25, 2025. The updated composition of
The first waste sorting plant has opened in Naryn. The official opening of the plant, designed for sorting solid household waste, took place on December 10. It is located near the landfill and is intended for waste processing.
In the village of Lower Serafimovka, located in the Issyk-Ata district, a charitable event was held, organized by police officers at the nursing home for the elderly and people with disabilities named after B. Salieva. According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, officers from the rural police station of the Manas ayil district in the Sokuluk region participated in this charity marathon. They visited the nursing home and arranged
Aydai Bayitova, a 14-year-old girl, was found in the new building "Kalyis-Ordo". According to the press service of the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, her health condition is satisfactory. Search operations were conducted with the participation of employees from the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs. Currently, all circumstances related to this incident are being established.
On December 10, a meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Naryn Urban Resilience Program (NURP) took place in Naryn. Representatives from the local administration, development partners, and other stakeholders participated in this event to discuss the current status of the program and outline plans for its further implementation.
In the village of Ak-Zhar in the At-Bashinsky district, an event was held at the kindergarten "Ak-Zhar Sezimi" dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Chyngyz Aitmatov, which is celebrated on December 12. This event became part of the decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan No. 369 "Uluu Dem — Duyunoluk Dengheel", the aim of which is to immortalize the memory and creativity of the outstanding writer.
A recent analysis conducted by an international group of specialists from the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that there is no evidence of a link between vaccination and the onset of autism. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced these findings at a press conference held in Geneva. “We are pleased to report on a new study by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, which, based on available data, found no causal relationship between vaccines and autism,” he
Today it became known that the roads passing through the passes of Kyrgyzstan are open for traffic without any restrictions. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to their information, the restrictions for heavy trucks have been lifted at the Ala-Bel pass, which is located on the Bishkek — Osh highway. The weather at the Too-Ashuu pass is cloudy, but traffic is also free. At the Soook pass, where the Barskoon — Ak-Shiyrak
The senior cook of military unit 2029 of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security in the Talas region, a mother of many children, Sergeant Gulnara Sydykova, has been awarded the honorary title of "Baatyr Ene" ("Heroine Mother"). The commander and the team of the military unit congratulated Gulnara on this title, noting her hard work, diligence, and the example she sets as a mother of many children.
In the Issyk-Kul region, there is a small village called Zeleny Gai, which became part of the Jetiy-Oguz rural district as a result of administrative-territorial reform. This village once played an important role in supplying the "Jetiy-Oguz" resort, attracting vacationers not only from various corners of Kyrgyzstan but also from other republics of the former Soviet Union. During Soviet times, Zeleny Gai remained in the shadow of the more famous Jetiy-Oguz, which became renowned as
In Bishkek, a man named Bektur was convicted of fraud related to the theft of sheep. This information was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
Currently, there is a positive trend in the formation of a safe ecosystem in the Issyk-Kul region, where wild animals and birds can inhabit their natural environment. In the mountainous areas, there has been an increase in the population of wild geese and hazel grouse, which freely inhabit these places.
At an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the State Customs Infrastructure JSC, a decision was made to purchase hardware and software complexes for the "Safe City" system in Kyrgyzstan.
Almambet Shykmamatov, holding the position of Chairman of the State Tax Service, has been awarded the highest special title. President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree according to which Shykmamatov Almambet Nasyrkanovich is awarded the title of "State Advisor of the Tax Service of the 2nd class."
In the coming hours and throughout the day, gusty winds are forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley. This information comes from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to preliminary data, the speed of the eastern wind may reach 15–20 meters per second.
In Kyrgyzstan, the question of extending the New Year holidays until January 12 is being considered. This draft resolution has been submitted for public discussion. To enhance the effectiveness of using weekends, the Cabinet of Ministers proposes to establish January 8 and 9, 2026, as days off for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as budget-funded enterprises that operate on a five-day workweek:
The inspection of meat prices and quality at the Osh market has become a common task, involving the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, along with representatives from the capital's mayor's office, the Antimonopoly Service, and "Kyrgyz Agroholding." During the inspection, both the quality of the offered meat products and compliance with sanitary standards were analyzed, as well as the pricing policies of the
In Bishkek, in the residential area "Birimdik Kut," work will begin on the repair of the water supply system. The Capital Construction Department of the local mayor's office has announced a tender for the rehabilitation of the water supply system in the village of Lebedinovka, as indicated on the government procurement portal. The contract amount, according to the information, is 73.6 million soms.
From December 6 to 12, Iran is hosting a Week of Honoring Women. As part of this event, Mohammad Reza Salehi, a doctor of international relations at Tehran University, shared his views with 24.kg on the status of women in modern Iranian society.
The nationally and globally renowned writer Chyngyz Aitmatov was born on December 12, 1928, in the village of Sheker in the Kara-Buura district. Chyngyz's father, Torokul Aitmatov, was repressed in 1937 and was shot the following year. Chyngyz received an education in animal husbandry and worked as a correspondent and editor for various publications.
In Uzbekistan, the authorities have decided to implement protective orders for citizens who report corrupt activities. This innovation is aimed at improving interaction between the state and the population, especially regarding cases of bribery and embezzlement. This decision was announced at a meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. A key element of the new strategy will be the issuance of protective orders to informants, which should help change the current situation where citizens are
In the Chuy region, on December 11, a heavy snowfall caused the formation of snowdrifts, significantly complicating traffic on the roads. According to reports from local residents, the snowfall began in the afternoon, resulting in huge snowbanks appearing on the roads. This led to the stoppage of vehicles and the formation of traffic jams.
On December 10, winter sets of special clothing were handed over to the employees of the Municipal Enterprise "Myrza-Ake Kommunaldyk-Municipaldyk" in Myrza-Ake, as reported by the local ayil okmotu. According to the agency, warm sets were issued to the workers of this enterprise, including all necessary elements—from headwear to footwear. The total cost of this purchase amounted to 55,000 soms. This is the first instance where official winter clothing is being provided to employees in
According to the information from the press service of the representation, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, visited the kindergarten "Balastan" in the village of Ak-Beshim. This became possible thanks to the appeals of local residents. During the visit, school representatives and residents reported that the laundry and boiler room, which previously belonged to the kindergarten, had been sold to private
Tomorrow in Bishkek, the premiere of the Kyrgyz horror film "Үйдүн ээси" ("The Master of the House") directed by Ilgiz Kuvatbek will take place. The main character, a well-known blogger named Aziret, along with his team, sets off to film a report about a mysterious abandoned house shrouded in sinister legends. They are about to plunge into a world of horror, where the boundaries between the living and the dead become indistinguishable.
In the Chuy region, in the Kemin district, the roads Orlovka – Samansur and Orlovka – Jany-Alysh have been blocked due to strong winds that have created snowdrifts. This was reported by local residents to a Turmush correspondent. “At first, the road was cleared and open for traffic. However, after 2–3 hours, a strong wind picked up, which again covered the route with snow. As a result, large snowdrifts formed on the road from the side of Jany-Alysh and Podgornoye, making passage impossible. One
Stars of the world opera will perform at the Bishkek festival
A group of developers behind the creation of artificial intelligence has been named Person of the Year 2025 by the American publication Time. In its social media, the magazine noted: "2025 has become the time when the full potential of artificial intelligence was realized, and it became clear that there is no turning back. For making the era of intelligent machines a reality; for the impact it has had on and the concerns it has raised for humanity; for changes in the present and the
On December 12, the opening of an exhibition titled “Uya. From Nomadic Traditions to 21st Century Modernism” will take place at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was announced by museum representatives. The exhibition will be divided into two main parts:
On December 12, clear weather without precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to 0°C at night, while during the day a high of +16°C is expected.
The actors of the Talas Regional Musical Drama Theater recently performed in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As part of the event, a play titled "Semeteich Seydana" was presented.
On the road leading from Orlovka to Kemин through the village of Udarник, there is currently a strong snowstorm, causing vehicles to get stuck. This information was provided by local residents in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. They warn: "Do not leave Orlovka towards Kemин through Udarник. The weather conditions have worsened significantly, cars are sliding due to ice and often go off the road, getting stuck. It might be worth considering a route through Zhany-Alysh, but that
On December 11, President Sadyr Japarov arrived on a working visit to Ashgabat, where he was welcomed by high-ranking officials of Turkmenistan. Upon arrival at the international airport of the capital, flags of the participating countries of the forum, a red carpet, and an honor guard were prepared for him.