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In Kant, a missing 16-year-old teenager is being sought.

The missing teenager, Nikolai Sergeyevich Pasechnik, was born in 2008. According to information from the Public Safety Council, on December 28 at 14:00, he left his home located at: 2nd Microdistrict, House 17, and his whereabouts have been unknown since then.

30.12.2025, 22:56
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Marup Uulu Kaldarbek Appointed Artistic Director of the Osh Regional Philharmonic

On December 29, Marup uulu Kaldarbek was appointed as the artistic director of the Osh Regional Philharmonic named after R. Abdykadyrov. The decree on his appointment, which comes into effect with a three-month probation period, was signed by the Ministry of Culture. Marup uulu Kaldarbek was born on August 12, 1997, in the village of Kara-Gur, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. In 2019, he completed his studies at the Faculty of Arts of Osh State University, majoring in

30.12.2025, 22:12
Actor Idris Elba is knighted in the Order of the British Empire
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Actor Idris Elba is knighted in the Order of the British Empire

Famous actor Idris Elba, as well as figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, have been awarded the title of knight and dame of the Order of the British Empire, as reported by BBC News. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Olympic champions in figure skating, won gold in 1984 and are multiple winners at world and European championships. Their awards reflect both their sporting achievements and their contributions to public service.

30.12.2025, 22:01
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Russians Bought Up All the Kumys in Anticipation of the Year of the Fire Horse

In the run-up to the New Year according to the Eastern calendar, which will be the Year of the Fire Horse, Russians are rapidly purchasing kumis. Since 2023, its consumption has nearly doubled, as reported by the publication "Baza". According to analysts from "Chestny Znak," sales of kumis, a traditional drink made from mare's milk, exceeded 1.3 million liters in 2025. It is also noted that over the past two years, the number of sellers of this fermented dairy product

30.12.2025, 21:58
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An Unusual Christmas Tree Was Lit in Cholpon-Ata

An unusual event took place in Cholpon-Ata, during which a Christmas tree was lit. The recording of the event quickly spread across Kyrgyzstan's internet communities. Participants of the event lined up 60 cars in the shape of a tree and turned on their headlights.

30.12.2025, 21:53
The Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic visited young patients at the National Center for Maternal Health.
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The Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic visited young patients at the National Center for Maternal Health.

Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the oncology and oncohematology departments at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, as well as the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Family Support located in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. “In anticipation of the New Year, an entertainment program was organized for the young patients of the oncology departments with the participation of animators. Bright

30.12.2025, 21:41
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Queues in Bishkek Supermarkets Before the New Year

The situation in Bishkek's supermarkets in the evening of December 30 shows a noticeable increase in the number of shoppers. Long lines have formed in the city's large stores, both in the sales areas and at the checkout counters, as residents actively purchase food for the New Year celebration. The highest number of people can be seen in the meat departments, at the canned goods displays, as well as in the sections with drinks and sweets. The waiting time at the checkout lines ranges

30.12.2025, 21:39
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Celebration Within Hospital Walls. Minister of Health Presented Gifts to Children

On December 30, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanibek Dosmambetov, visited the oncology and oncohematology departments at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, as well as the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Family Support located in Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. During the visit, Dosmambetov also visited the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Family Support. "A festive atmosphere reigned here, shared

30.12.2025, 21:23
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In Bishkek, a missing 13-year-old teenager is being sought

According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, Nurel Rinatovich Zamirov was born in 2011 and went missing in the residential area of "Ak-Orgo". Approximately at 5:30 PM on December 29, he left his home on Khan-Tenir Street, and since then his whereabouts have been unknown.

30.12.2025, 21:01
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In Osh, former and current officials were detained in a case of illegal land withdrawal

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the detention is related to the fact that, as a result of the unlawful actions of these officials, a land plot of 8,000 square meters, intended for social needs, was transferred to private ownership. In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 337 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the abuse of official powers. This land plot, according to the independent organization "Land Reforms South," is

30.12.2025, 20:21
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LED screens installed in the village of Bayetov

In the Ak-Tal district, in the village of Bayetov, new LED screens have been installed. The chief specialist for state procurement of the Bayetov rural administration, Madina Mydykeeva, reported that with the support of one of the development funds, four LED screens were placed on the central streets of the village. A project was developed for this with a budget of 3 million 128 thousand soms, which received the necessary approval.

30.12.2025, 20:21
In Bishkek, a missing 16-year-old girl is being sought
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In Bishkek, a missing 16-year-old girl is being sought

A statement about the disappearance of her daughter was filed with the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District by T. Z. She reported that Adinay Mirlanova, born in 2009, left her home located on Azhybek Baatyra Street on December 28 around 10:00 AM, and since then her whereabouts have been unknown. This case has been registered in the automated information system of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. The girl has the following characteristics: height about 170 cm,

30.12.2025, 20:14
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Temirlan Sultanbekov has been transferred to the SHIZO. GSIN's comment

The State Penitentiary Service (GPS) commented on the statement by lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov regarding the alleged unlawful transfer of Temirlan Sultanbekov to a punishment cell and his detention under "harsh conditions." Yesterday, the lawyer reported that after the ombudsman's visit to the pre-trial detention center (SIZO) to his client, Temirlan Sultanbekov, measures were taken in the form of a transfer to a punishment cell. According to him, this could have been a response to

30.12.2025, 20:03
Marup Uulu Kaldarbek Appointed Artistic Director of the Osh Philharmonic with a Probation Period
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Marup Uulu Kaldarbek Appointed Artistic Director of the Osh Philharmonic with a Probation Period

According to information from the Ministry of Culture, Marup uulu Kaldarbek has been appointed as the artistic director of the Osh Regional Philharmonic. His probation period will last three months. Kaldarbek was born in 1997 in the village of Kara-Gur, located in the Osh region. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Arts at Osh State University and holds a higher education degree.

30.12.2025, 19:28
Kanibek Dosmambetov visited children in the oncology departments of Bishkek
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Kanibek Dosmambetov visited children in the oncology departments of Bishkek

During his visit, Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov visited the oncology and oncohematology departments in Bishkek, as well as the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Family Support. With the approach of the New Year, the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood was filled with an atmosphere of celebration and joy. A New Year program featuring animators was organized for the children undergoing treatment in the oncology departments. Bright costumes and the care of adults

30.12.2025, 19:27
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3.6 million soms allocated for the improvement of the AIS "Electronic Transport Control"

The Ministry of Transport and Communications, specifically its Department of Ground and Water Transport, has announced a tender for the refinement of the weight and dimension control module within the automated information system (AIS) "Electronic Transport Control." According to information posted on the government procurement portal, a budget of 3.6 million soms is planned for these purposes.

30.12.2025, 19:17
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Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Labor has helped Kyrgyz citizens in Russia receive 34 million rubles in unpaid wages.

In the 11 months of 2025, the representation of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of Russia assisted 376 citizens of Kyrgyzstan in receiving wages totaling 34.3 million rubles. According to information from the department's press service, 10 citizens were also able to secure compensation from employers for harm caused to their health as a result of workplace injuries, with the total amount of these payments reaching 15.9 million rubles.

30.12.2025, 18:50
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Ensuring Safe Holidays is a Priority for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, - Ulan Niyazbekov

An online meeting was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where the results of the department's activities for 2025 were discussed, as well as measures to ensure safety in public places during the New Year holidays. Interior Minister Ulan Niyazbekov noted that thanks to the use of digital technologies and video surveillance systems, it was possible to prevent about 6,000 crimes and offenses over the year, as well as to detain around a thousand wanted individuals.

30.12.2025, 18:48
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A New Medal in the Award Collection of Chechen President Adam Kadyrov's Son

Adam Kadyrov, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Chechen Republic and son of President Ramzan Kadyrov, has received a new award — the medal "In Memory of Akhmat Kadyrov, the First President of Chechnya." This is reported by the RBK website. Chairman of the Government of Chechnya Magomed Daudov emphasized that this award is a testament to Adam Kadyrov's diligent work in his responsible government position. He also noted that Kadyrov Jr. is an "effective and active

30.12.2025, 18:26
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Over 34 million rubles in salaries returned to Kyrgyz citizens in Russia in 2025

From January to November 2025, employees of the representative office of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan in Russia assisted 376 citizens in their pursuit of unpaid wages. The total amount of returned funds was 34.3 million rubles, as reported by the ministry's press service. Additionally, the agency also defended the rights of 10 citizens who suffered in workplace accidents, and the lawyers of the representative office achieved compensation from

30.12.2025, 17:44
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300 families in Bishkek received food assistance for the New Year

In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the Bishkek city administration, in collaboration with the "Akun" company, organized humanitarian aid for vulnerable groups of the population, as reported by the city council's press service. Food was provided to families receiving the state allowance "Үй-бүлөгө көмөк," as well as to those in difficult life situations, people with disabilities, and low-income citizens.

30.12.2025, 17:21
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In the Kemin District, a snow leopard descended into a village and got stuck in a tree

In the Kemin district, in the village of Boroldoy, a snow leopard (or irbis) was spotted on December 29 around 23:20 — a rare predator listed in the Red Book. According to available information, this predator entered the village and climbed a tree, where it remained. To assist the animal, gamekeeper Zh. Chokoev from the Chui regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, along with hunter U. Abikanov, quickly arrived and successfully lowered it to the

30.12.2025, 17:20
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Resident of Shopokov complained about the refusal of the State Institution "Unaa" to take the exam for category B

A complaint has been received at the Call Center Kaktus.media from a resident of Shopokov addressed to the State Institution "Unaa". He claims: "I successfully passed the theory for categories B and C. According to Resolution No. 81, I have the right to take the practical exam for category B. However, the staff in Shopokov are refusing me this without explanation. My attempts to obtain a written refusal have gone unanswered. This is a violation of the Law 'On the Procedure

30.12.2025, 16:25
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The doctor was driving on a night road in Naryn and met a she-wolf.

A doctor from the village of Bayetov in the Ak-Talai district of the Naryn region became involved in an unusual incident when, at night, while driving on the road, he shot a she-wolf. According to information, on the night of December 29 to 30, Edil Üsönov [Usenov], who works at the Orozbek Köközov Center for General Practice, was in a car with his two sons. They were traveling along the Bayetov–Makmal highway, in the area between the villages of Cholok-Kayin and Bayetov, when a

30.12.2025, 16:17
The population of Kyrgyzstan is approaching 7.4 million people
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The population of Kyrgyzstan is approaching 7.4 million people

According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, as of November 1, 2025, the permanent population of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by 103.4 thousand people, which is a 1.4% growth compared to previous data. Thus, the total number of residents has reached 7 million 385 thousand. According to data from the State Institution "Kyzmat," from January to October 2025, 117.3 thousand newborns were registered in the civil registry offices, which corresponds to 19.2

30.12.2025, 16:14
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A Schoolgirl Has Gone Missing in Bishkek

According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a girl has gone missing in Bishkek. She is a 9th-grade student of secondary school No. 102, Nurbekova Madina Nurbekovna, born in 2011. As reported by her father, A. N., on December 29, his daughter left the educational institution around 11:30 and has not returned since. Her whereabouts are currently unknown.

30.12.2025, 16:03
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How Energy Workers Will Operate During the Holidays and Where to Call if the Power Goes Out (Contacts)

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, on New Year's Eve, December 31, and during the January holidays, employees of energy companies will operate as usual. Starting from December 30, operational teams will be on duty in each district, including one representative from management. Special vehicles and necessary equipment have been prepared for the quick elimination of possible outages.

30.12.2025, 15:56
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Changes to the Rules for Appointing Employees in the Water Supply Sector

Changes have been made to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the work of the department responsible for the development of drinking water supply and wastewater management in the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The document emphasizes that the changes are aimed at preserving the human resources, protecting the labor rights of employees, and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the state authority managing drinking water and wastewater.

30.12.2025, 15:49
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In the Tyup District, the results of the year were summed up and the best in each nomination were chosen.

On December 30, 2025, the results were summarized and the best performers of the year were determined at the Tyup District State Administration. During the event, village elders (ayyl bashchy), district athletes, representatives of the cultural sphere, and employees of various institutions who contributed to the socio-economic development of the district were awarded. Several workers were granted honorary titles.

30.12.2025, 15:48
In Bishkek, 126 Stories of Women Who Changed Kyrgyzstan Were Presented
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In Bishkek, 126 Stories of Women Who Changed Kyrgyzstan Were Presented

The presentation dedicated to the results of the media campaign "Women's Leadership That Changed an Era - 100 Years" took place in Bishkek, timed to the centenary of the women's movement in Kyrgyzstan. As part of the event, a new website "100 Outstanding Women of Kyrgyzstan" was launched, featuring stories of women who made significant contributions to the development of the country. According to the organizers, the goal of the campaign is to bring back to public

30.12.2025, 15:33
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A monument to the film director Tölömüş Okeeva has been erected in Bishkek

On December 30, a monument was unveiled in Bishkek to the outstanding film director, People's Artist of the USSR, and public figure Tölömüş Okeev. The information about this event was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Important figures present at the ceremony included State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Presidential Advisor Marat Imankulov, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Umbetaly Kydyraliev, Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev,

30.12.2025, 15:23
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A New Year's Celebration for Children was Held in the City of Uzgen

In Uzgen, an event dedicated to the New Year celebration was held, organized by the city hall. Children were invited to the Christmas tree event conducted by Mayor Eldos Taev. Among the guests were schoolchildren who had shown academic success, as well as talented kids, teenagers with inclusive education, and children without parental care. Gifts from the city hall were prepared for them.

30.12.2025, 15:19
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Residents of "Kok-Zhara" complain about the condition of the sidewalk

According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of the "Kok-Zhar" microdistrict are concerned about the condition of the sidewalk, which is practically non-existent. This forces them to walk on the roadway. Local residents note: "The sidewalk is in a deplorable state; it practically doesn't exist. We are forced to walk on the road. The workshop was moved to free up space for the sidewalk, but no work has been done. We urge the akimat and other city

30.12.2025, 15:16
In Batken Region, winners of the "Altyn Örük" award were selected
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In Batken Region, winners of the "Altyn Örük" award were selected

In the Batken region, the award ceremony for the winners of the 'Altyn Örük' award took place. According to the regional administration, the deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, Zhanibek Isakov, attended the event and presented awards to those who demonstrated outstanding achievements in their fields. The winners were determined by both a special commission and based on the results of online voting. As a result of the competition, the

30.12.2025, 15:12
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The Jalal-Abad Police Transition to Enhanced Operational Mode During the New Year Holidays

A garrison drill inspection dedicated to the New Year holidays took place at the "Azattyk" square in the city of Manas, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. High-ranking officials participated in the event, which took place the day before: Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of Police Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the President's representative in the Jalal-Abad region Tilek Tekebaev, the head of the local Internal

30.12.2025, 14:59