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A 45-meter flagpole with the flag of Kyrgyzstan was inaugurated at the border with Uzbekistan
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A 45-meter flagpole with the flag of Kyrgyzstan was inaugurated at the border with Uzbekistan

A new 45-meter flagpole has been installed at the "Dostuk" checkpoint between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and the adjacent area has been transformed into a modern recreation zone. This information was provided by the Osh city administration. The project was initiated by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev. Today, a solemn ceremony was held to raise the national flag of the Kyrgyz Republic, after which the flagpole was officially put into operation.

30.12.2025, 12:33
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Dangerous Courses Will Be Controlled: The Government Introduced Licensing for Additional Education

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new list of additional education programs that must undergo mandatory licensing due to threats to the health and life of citizens. This measure is aimed at organizing the educational market, increasing competition, and ensuring safety in the provision of additional educational services. The adoption of the document is the result of the implementation of the Law "On Education".

30.12.2025, 12:33
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Opening of Chuy Avenue and New Factories: What News of the Year Stood Out to Kyrgyzstanis

What has stood out to people lately? We have gathered a variety of opinions covering both personal joys and significant events in the country. The opening of Chuy Avenue has become one of the most anticipated pieces of news. "This is a joyful event for me," said one of the respondents. "The repairs took a long time, there were constant traffic jams, and now we can move around the city peacefully again." Residents note improvements in infrastructure: "The roads are

30.12.2025, 12:30
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The pensioner left the hospital where he was hospitalized and went missing.

The family of Alexander Vladimirovich Skurikhin reported his disappearance. On December 29, around 09:30, he was taken to City Hospital No. 4; however, between 16:00 and 18:00, he left the hospital and has not been seen since. According to relatives, the man has memory lapses; he can move independently but does so with difficulty, often rubbing his hands together.

30.12.2025, 12:14
In the Ak-Tal District, equipment has been upgraded to increase the production of safflower oil
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In the Ak-Tal District, equipment has been upgraded to increase the production of safflower oil

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, the modernization of equipment for a company engaged in the filtration of safflower oil has been completed. The project, funded by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), allowed for the purchase of modern equipment from Turkey, which is already in operation. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the company is currently operating steadily. With the new production line, it has become possible to process up to 800

30.12.2025, 12:13
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Three People Drowned in the BCHK in the "Alamedin-1" Neighborhood

On the morning of December 30, a drowning occurred in the "Alamedin-1" microdistrict, resulting in the deaths of three people. Their identities are currently being established. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, rescuers arrived at the scene of the incident at 09:05 and began search and rescue operations. Details about the incident will be provided later.

30.12.2025, 12:13
The conflict between seventh graders in Talas has reached the GKNB.
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The conflict between seventh graders in Talas has reached the GKNB.

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Education were punished On December 29, a meeting took place in the Talas region, attended by representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, teachers, as well as school leadership and local administrations. The event was initiated by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), as reported by the committee's press service.

30.12.2025, 12:05
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Fog is no longer a barrier: CAT III is being installed at Manas Airport

The installation of new Category III (CAT III) light signaling equipment at Manas International Airport is currently in an active phase. This project plays a key role in enhancing flight safety and the reliability of airport operations, as reported by representatives of the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan". The CAT III system is designed to ensure the acceptance and departure of aircraft even in heavy fog and low visibility conditions. This will significantly reduce the

30.12.2025, 11:50
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Audit at the National Statistics Committee revealed violations amounting to 18.8 million soms

As a result of an audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan in the National Statistical Committee for the period of 2023-2024, financial violations totaling 18.8 million soms were discovered. This was reported by the press service of the Accounts Chamber. Of the identified violations, 8.4 million soms are subject to recovery. During the inspection, the National Statistical Committee already returned 176.9 thousand soms to the state budget.

30.12.2025, 11:46
Exit from the EU blacklist and rules for drones: what is changing in the aviation of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Exit from the EU blacklist and rules for drones: what is changing in the aviation of the Kyrgyz Republic

Photo GAGA Today, significant reforms are taking place in Kyrgyzstan's civil aviation sector, encompassing both the exit from the European Union's blacklist and the implementation of new rules for drones, as well as infrastructure development. We discussed the main deadlines, EU requirements, and the need for drone regulation with Daniyar Bostонов, the director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation. — What specific deadline do you set for lifting restrictions from the EU, and what

30.12.2025, 11:41
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Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh congratulate on the New Year. Video

The New Year's Eve is approaching, when the residents of Kyrgyzstan will listen to the president's address, congratulate their relatives and friends, and wish each other all the best. While you are finishing your preparations for the holiday, decorating the tree or wrapping gifts, the deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh share their wishes with the readers of Kaktus.media.

30.12.2025, 11:41
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Students from the Talas Region who wrote a letter to the Minister of Internal Affairs were presented with gifts

In Talas, 6th grader Rayana Bekinova and 2nd grader Asanali Ryspaev, who lives in the village of Kök-Oy, wrote letters to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Ulan Niyazbekov. In their messages, the kids congratulated the minister on the upcoming New Year, shared their dreams, and promised to strive in their studies. Additionally, they expressed their desire to serve in the internal affairs agencies in the future, aiming to do good for their country.

30.12.2025, 11:30
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A New Flower Market Opened in Osh Next to the Drama Theater

Yesterday, the opening of a new flower market took place near the Osh National Drama Theater, as reported by Turmush correspondent. Attending the ceremonial event were the mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as representatives of the local administration and residents of the city.

30.12.2025, 11:25
A modern light signaling system is being installed at Manas Airport
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A modern light signaling system is being installed at Manas Airport

Photo of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Installation of CAT III at "Manas" Work continues on the implementation of the third category light signaling system (CAT III) at the international airport "Manas". This information was provided by the press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". The installation of the CAT III system will allow the acceptance and departure of aircraft even in conditions of heavy fog and low visibility, which, in turn, will

30.12.2025, 11:17
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Man detained on suspicion of beating his mother

In the Chuy region, a 31-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of beating his mother. According to sources in the regional police department, a woman named I. A. (born in 1976) filed a complaint with the Tokmok police, expressing her desire for measures to be taken against her son, I. S. (born in 1992).

30.12.2025, 11:11
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"Children and adults walk through the mud." Residents of "Birimidik" request a sidewalk.

Local residents contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media, describing the problem of the lack of sidewalks. In the western part of the residential area, along the Small Chuy Canal, there is no sidewalk, and the road itself is not paved. This creates difficulties for residents, including children and adults, who are forced to walk through mud on their way to school and work. Despite repeated promises from local authorities to address this issue, the situation remains unchanged.

30.12.2025, 11:08
The Ministry of Natural Resources reported the appearance of a snow leopard in the Kemin district
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The Ministry of Natural Resources reported the appearance of a snow leopard in the Kemin district

In the Kemin district, in the village of Boroldoy, a snow leopard was spotted — a rare predator species listed in the Red Book. This incident occurred on December 29 at around 23:20, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to available information, the snow leopard descended into the village and climbed a tree. Soon, the ranger of the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park, Zh. Chokoev, and hunter U. Abikanov arrived at the scene, who, following safety measures, helped the animal

30.12.2025, 11:07
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Excess Antibiotics Found in Poultry Meat from Uzbekistan at the Warehouse in Kant

During veterinary control at the temporary storage warehouse of the State Enterprise "TI Kant," a batch of poultry meat was discovered that does not meet the safety standards established by the Eurasian Economic Union. This information was received from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The batch of meat was imported from the Uzbek company LLC "FAYZ PARRANDA" to the Kyrgyz LLC "TT.Top.Trade" (Bishkek).

30.12.2025, 11:06
Children dreaming of a career in the police received gifts from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
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Children dreaming of a career in the police received gifts from the Ministry of Internal Affairs

A sixth-grade student, Rayana Bekinova from Talas, and a second-grader, Asanali Ryspaev from the village of Kok-Oy, wrote letters to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ulan Niyazbekov. In their messages, they congratulated him on the upcoming New Year, shared their dreams, and promised to study diligently, expressing their desire to become police officers and serve their country in the future. The joyful news for the children is that they became participants in an excursion to the Internal

30.12.2025, 10:57
In the Kemin District, ecologists have recorded the appearance of a snow leopard
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In the Kemin District, ecologists have recorded the appearance of a snow leopard

On December 29, around 23:20, ecologists spotted a snow leopard in the village of Boroldoy. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. It became known that the predator descended into the populated area and climbed a tree. The ranger of the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park, J. Chokoev, and hunter U. Abikanov promptly arrived at the scene to help safely lower the animal from the tree.

30.12.2025, 10:52
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The school principal and police chief were dismissed after the incident with the students.

On December 29, a meeting organized by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) took place in Talas, attended by representatives of regional and district administrations, law enforcement agencies, as well as school directors from the Talas region and heads of education departments. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss measures to prevent conflicts and offenses among students of general educational institutions, as reported by the press service of the GKNB.

30.12.2025, 10:46
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Security measures strengthened in Karakul ahead of the New Year

On December 25, a special event was held in Kara-Kul aimed at ensuring the safety of citizens, public order, and safe road traffic in the lead-up to the New Year holidays, reports the press service of the city administration. According to the information, the event was attended by the mayor of Kara-Kul, Nurtilek Orozbaev, Police Colonel Bakyt Aipov, the Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as employees of the local internal

30.12.2025, 10:42
In Balykchy, an administrative building of the prosecutor's office was opened
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In Balykchy, an administrative building of the prosecutor's office was opened

The opening of the new administrative building of the prosecutor's office in Balakchy, which took place under the leadership of the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev, was a significant event for the city and the Issyk-Kul region. During his speech, Asanaliev emphasized that the new building would contribute to more effective work of the prosecutor's office and meet modern standards, as well as expand opportunities for interaction with citizens.

30.12.2025, 10:42
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Light, Movement, and the Symbol of the Year: A Unique Sculpture of the Red Horse Installed at KGMA

In Bishkek, near the main building of the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, an impressive art installation has appeared — a sculpture of the Red Fiery Horse, the symbol of the year 2026. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Since its installation on December 11, the figure, located on the parapet at the central entrance, has attracted the attention of both locals and visitors to the capital. During the day, it stands out with its dynamic silhouette, and in the dark — thanks

30.12.2025, 10:34
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In the "Tunduk" application, documents are no longer displayed

Today, December 30, users of the "Tunduk" application, designed for storing electronic documents, encountered a problem: uploaded files are not displayed in the system. Among the unavailable documents are ID cards, driver's licenses, birth and marriage certificates, as well as registrations of legal entities.

30.12.2025, 10:22
In Kyrgyzstan, conditions for storing veterinary biopreparations are improving – Ministry of Agriculture
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In Kyrgyzstan, conditions for storing veterinary biopreparations are improving – Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has reported that the Veterinary, Pasture, and Feed Service has begun providing veterinary specialists across the country with special thermos cases. This is done to ensure the proper and safe use of veterinary biopreparations. Additionally, modern refrigeration units have been purchased for all district and city administrations as part of the republican budget, which meets the established requirements for the storage of veterinary drugs.

30.12.2025, 10:19
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In the New Year holidays, intercity passenger transportation has been intensified

Due to the increase in the number of passengers ahead of the New Year holidays, the Department of Ground and Water Transport is taking additional measures to ensure the stable operation of intercity bus routes. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. According to the statement, a sufficient number of bus trips has been organized, and there is ongoing control over ticket sales and the prevention of unjustified fare increases. For these purposes, regional

30.12.2025, 10:19
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A New Prosecutor's Office Building Opened in Balykchy

In Balakchy, the opening of a new prosecutor's office building took place, attended by the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev. He noted that this facility is intended to improve working conditions for prosecutor's office employees and contributes to the development of institutional capabilities for interaction with the public. In addition, the General Prosecutor's Office emphasized that efforts to strengthen the material and technical base of prosecutorial bodies will continue.

30.12.2025, 10:18
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The authorities propose to approve unified rules for the courts of elders.

The draft order for the establishment of regulations for the Council of Elders' Courts has been presented for public consideration. This document has been developed in accordance with the Law "On Elders' Courts" and other regulatory acts of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to the draft, it is planned to establish a unified regulation that will determine the procedure for the formation and functioning of the Council of Elders' Courts. Local self-government bodies are

30.12.2025, 10:02
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The Livestock Market in Belovodsk Closed — Local Authorities Named the Reason

The State Administration of the Moscow District has announced the reasons for the temporary closure of the livestock market. According to information provided by the akimat, the commission under the district administration has decided to temporarily close the livestock market. This is due to the market's non-compliance with the sanitary-veterinary and sanitary-hygienic standards established by the government decree dated June 18, 2015, No. 377, concerning priority veterinary and sanitary

30.12.2025, 09:34
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The checkpoint on the border with China will be closed for a day.

The Information and Communications Department of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee reported that in honor of the New Year celebration, the border crossing points "Torugart - Road" and "Irkeshtam - Road" on the border of Kyrgyzstan and China will be closed on January 1. Resumption of the passage of citizens, vehicles, and cargo through the checkpoint "Irkeshtam - Road" is planned for January 1 at 22:00, and through the checkpoint

30.12.2025, 09:32
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From a Bird's Eye View. The Patrol Service Filmed a New Year's Video

The Patrol Police Department released a New Year video filmed with a drone. In this video, service vehicles form the number 2025, after which there is a smooth transition to 2026, symbolizing the arrival of the new year. The aerial filming allowed for the creation of bright and memorable shots, giving the video a festive mood. The Patrol Service noted that this video is a greeting for citizens for the New Year and symbolizes the unity and cohesion of the employees' work, as well as their

30.12.2025, 09:32
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The checkpoints on the border with China will be closed on January 1, 2026.

According to information provided by the Information and Communications Department of the State National Security Committee Border Service, the border crossing points "Torugart-Automobile" and "Irkeshtam-Automobile," located on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border, will be closed on January 1, 2026, due to the New Year celebrations. The resumption of the passage of individuals, as well as vehicles and cargo through the "Irkeshtam-Automobile" checkpoint is scheduled for

30.12.2025, 09:25
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Fines for Bulk Coal in Bishkek and Chuy Region Are Being Considered

As part of public discussions, a new draft law has been presented that amends the Code of Administrative Offenses. This document introduces liability for the import, sale, and storage of bulk coal in Bishkek and the Chui region. The draft law proposes to add Article 234 to the code, which will provide for fines for the use of coal with a fraction of 0-13 millimeters in the specified regions. Supplies intended for heating companies will be exempt from this rule.

30.12.2025, 09:17
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In Kyrgyzstan's Medical Universities, they want to change the admission rules for foreigners.

In Kyrgyzstan, the government intends to introduce restrictions on the admission of foreign students to medical universities. The corresponding draft resolution has been published for public discussion. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations reminds that the president has already instructed to develop measures to prevent the admission of foreign citizens with unverified or questionable documents to medical educational institutions.

30.12.2025, 09:14