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The G. Aitieva Museum of Fine Arts celebrates the 90th anniversary of the gallery's founding — an open lecture has been announced

On December 13, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will hold a lecture dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the country's first art gallery and the historical aspects of museum work in Kyrgyzstan. The history of this important cultural institution began in 1934, when artist Semyon Chuykov, founding the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic, proposed creating an art collection. As a result, in January 1935, the gallery opened its doors in the renovated

11.12.2025, 11:40
Colonel Erkinbek Makanbaev Has Passed Away — Obituary
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Colonel Erkinbek Makanbaev Has Passed Away — Obituary

The leadership, the Veterans Council, and the entire staff of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic express deep sorrow over the loss of Colonel Erkinbek Chakanovich Makanbaev, who passed away on December 11, 2025. They extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Erkinbek Chakanovich was born in 1972 in the village of Kyzyl-Senir, located in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. In 1994, he graduated from the Osh Higher

11.12.2025, 11:36
In Bishkek, the operation of two enterprises has been suspended due to air pollution.
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In Bishkek, the operation of two enterprises has been suspended due to air pollution.

Due to violations of environmental standards, two companies in Bishkek have temporarily suspended their operations. This information was announced by the press service of the municipal inspection of the city mayor's office. Inspection specialists went to the sites after receiving numerous complaints from residents concerned about the thick black smoke rising from the enterprises' premises.

11.12.2025, 11:35
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The Ministry of Natural Resources urges government agencies and local authorities to abandon New Year's fireworks

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has called on local authorities and state organizations to refrain from using pyrotechnics during the New Year holidays. This appeal is related to the negative impact of fireworks on air quality, especially in winter, when temperature inversions significantly increase the level of pollutants. Additionally, the use of pyrotechnics leads to the generation of a large volume of solid waste and increases the

11.12.2025, 11:30
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Protection or Isolation? Why Banning Social Media for Children May Have the Opposite Effect

Australia has recently implemented the world's first law prohibiting the use of social media for children and teenagers under 16 years old. The main goal of this ban is to protect young people from cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and negative content that can affect their mental health. While other countries are also considering similar initiatives, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warns that age restrictions alone are not enough to ensure children's safety online,

11.12.2025, 11:28
More than 6,000 Kyrgyz citizens received assistance during the Legal Literacy Decade
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More than 6,000 Kyrgyz citizens received assistance during the Legal Literacy Decade

The decade of legal assistance in Kyrgyzstan has concluded, which took place from December 2 to 11 in honor of Human Rights Day. This was reported by Akjol Kalbekov, the chairman of the Legal Assistance Service of the Ministry of Justice, at a press conference at the Kabar agency. During the ten days, consultation sites operated across the country where citizens could receive free legal advice on various issues. This initiative involved lawyers, attorneys, civil servants, and representatives

11.12.2025, 11:23
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Hundreds of cars stuck on a snow-covered road in the Issyk-Kul region

On December 10, about 200 vehicles were blocked on the 10th kilometer of the Tyup - Kegen highway due to heavy snowfall. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. To quickly resolve the situation, employees of the regional Internal Affairs Department, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and road services worked together to clear the road using a grader, the police reported.

11.12.2025, 11:18
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The exhibition "MUSEALE-90" will take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

From December 12 to 20, an exhibition titled "MUSEALE-90" will be held in Bishkek, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the G. Aitiev Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts (KNMFA), as reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the announcement, for nine decades, the KNMFA has served as a living, multi-layered organism, simultaneously acting as a repository of artistic heritage and a space for educational leisure, dialogue, and reflection.

11.12.2025, 11:15
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A unique balbal found in the Chui Valley has been transferred to the National Historical Museum

The National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan has been enriched with a unique artifact — an ancient balbal that was found in the Chui Valley. According to information from the Ministry of Culture, archaeologist Kubat Tabaldiev, Doctor of Historical Sciences, officially handed over this stone statue, which had been kept in a private collection for many years.

11.12.2025, 11:08
In Kyrgyzstan, a Paralegal Institute has been Established
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In Kyrgyzstan, a Paralegal Institute has been Established

A new institute of paralegals has been established in Kyrgyzstan, as announced at a press conference at the Kabar agency by the Chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice, Akjol Kalbekov. According to Kalbekov, the current system does not provide equal access to qualified lawyers in various regions of the country, especially in remote settlements. This became the reason for the introduction of the paralegal institute — specialists who are not lawyers but undergo special

11.12.2025, 11:04
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Osh - Bishkek: Entry restriction for trucks from the "Aral" post lifted

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.

11.12.2025, 11:04
Citizens More Frequently Seek Consultations on Family Law Issues
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Citizens More Frequently Seek Consultations on Family Law Issues

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.

11.12.2025, 11:02
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Strong winds are expected soon in the city of Bishkek and the Chui Valley.

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.

11.12.2025, 11:02
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Adopted children who are citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be registered with the consular office.

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.

11.12.2025, 10:57
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In the city of Manas, a literary event "Yntymak" will take place.

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.

11.12.2025, 10:54
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Naryn: Traffic Resumed on the Tuz-Bel Pass

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.

11.12.2025, 10:52
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A joint meeting of the Coordination Council for Youth Policy Development and representatives of international organizations was held

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.

11.12.2025, 10:43
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In the Alamedin District, a 16-day campaign against violence against women took place.

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

11.12.2025, 10:38
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In Kyrgyzstan, the tourist portal Nomad.kg was presented

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.

11.12.2025, 10:33
The new "Kelechek" market in Osh will start operations on March 1.
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The new "Kelechek" market in Osh will start operations on March 1.

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.

11.12.2025, 10:04
"Imanaly Aydarbekov would be against renaming the Young Guard Boulevard"
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"Imanaly Aydarbekov would be against renaming the Young Guard Boulevard"

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

11.12.2025, 09:51
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Kyrgyzstanis congratulated on International Mountain Day

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

11.12.2025, 09:45
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Long New Year Holidays. Reminder of When to Return to Work

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.

11.12.2025, 09:38
India's Largest News Agency Highlights the Growing Role of Kyrgyzstan in the News Agenda
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India's Largest News Agency Highlights the Growing Role of Kyrgyzstan in the News Agenda

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

11.12.2025, 09:28
The Foreign Ministry explained the reasons for the impossibility of introducing the death penalty.
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The Foreign Ministry explained the reasons for the impossibility of introducing the death penalty.

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.

11.12.2025, 09:26
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Where in Bishkek They Want to Ban Scooter Parking, the Vice Mayor of the City Explained

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.

11.12.2025, 09:24
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After heavy snowfall, traffic has been restored on the Lipenka–Koy-Sary road

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.

11.12.2025, 09:06
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The Plenipotentiary A. Osmonov instructed to suspend illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix in the riverbed of the Shamsy during a working trip.

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.

11.12.2025, 09:05
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The situation at the passes is stable: Tuz-Bel is closed, enhanced control at others

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.

11.12.2025, 09:02
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The little residents of At-Bashy presented performances based on the epic "Manas"

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").

11.12.2025, 08:56