As reported by Informburo, the editor-in-chief of KazTAG, Amir Kasenov, was detained in the capital of Kazakhstan. This occurred after he was summoned at 7:00 PM for investigative activities at the Esil District Police Department. The General Director of KazTAG, Aset Mataev, announced this via Facebook, stating that Kasenov's lawyers informed him of the detention.
In the first stage of discussions held for the residents of the Lenin District, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, explained why the general plan was developed by foreign specialists rather than local ones. He noted that in 2019, local experts presented a draft of the PDP, which did not receive public approval. As a result, it was decided to engage a company with international experience. Initially, a Japanese company was involved in developing the concept of the general plan, and then
In recent days, an atmospheric image has gained popularity on social media, depicting the Manas monument on Ala-Too Square barely discernible through the gray fog. The author of this mysterious shot remains unknown, but their work quickly captured the attention of social media users. Photo from the internet Local residents note that the figure of Manas, appearing through the thick haze, looks almost ghostly.
The State Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance in Bishkek imposed a fine on the café "Center Forel" due to identified violations. The center reported that an unscheduled inspection was conducted at this establishment, located at: 7 April Street, 49/1.
The head of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, has instructed to restore the fountain built in 1956, which was completely destroyed in Dubovy Park. This order was announced during a phone conversation, fragments of which were published by journalist Semetem Amanbekov. “Gather all the parts, if they are still intact. We will restore it if it’s not completely broken,” the mayor noted. It is known that this historical fountain was demolished by municipal employees last weekend. Furthermore, shortly
On December 24, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted a morning raid at school No. 6 named after Makarenko. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. During his visit, he assessed the overall condition of the building and the environment in which the children study. The mayor paid special attention to a broken desk in one of the classrooms, which prompted a remark to the deputy principal. The school's administration promised to address this issue
In the Tyup district, in the rural municipality of Balbay, a transfer of 9 service tricycles took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was attended by the deputy head of the Tyup district state administration, as well as the heads of the villages and the head of the Balbay rural municipality.
Nazar Kyrgyzbaev has become the first Kyrgyzstani to be awarded a gold medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) who has been admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This event was announced by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. On December 17, MIT published the list of applicants accepted in the early action round for the 2026 academic year, and Nazar was among those admitted.
Today, December 24, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan announced that traffic on the passes and highways of the country has resumed. The road maintenance services (DMP) continue their work to clear the roads and add inert materials, ensuring safe movement.
During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced plans to construct 36 new educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. As noted by Kasymaliev, 20 schools will be built in the capital city of Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas.
The founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, announced his intention to cover all expenses for in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women who wish to have children with him. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with one of the clinics in Moscow. To take advantage of the free IVF procedure, women must meet two criteria: they must be unmarried and no older than 37 years. Durov also expressed hope that someday, possibly in 30
The chief pharmacist-pharmacologist of the Talas Regional Hospital, Almazbek Kutmanaliev, passed away on December 22. He was born on January 25, 1964, in Przhevalsk. In 1981, he graduated from the Nurzhanov Secondary School in the village of Zhon-Aryk, and from 1982 to 1984, he served in the ranks of the Soviet Army. In 1984, he enrolled in the pharmaceutical faculty of the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, which he completed in 1989, obtaining a diploma as a pharmacist.
For 2026, domestic air transportation in Kyrgyzstan has been set below market prices. Representatives of the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan" explained why the cost of flights to Osh and Manas has not changed. According to information from the press service, flights on these routes remain among the most popular in the country. Passenger traffic on these routes is consistently high, and demand exceeds the capacity of a single airline.
In Astana, the chief editor of the KazTAG news agency, Amir Kassenov, was detained, as reported by the agency's general director, Aset Mataev, citing information from lawyers. Photo from the internet. The chief editor of KazTAG, Amir Kassenov, has been detained in Astana According to Mataev, on Tuesday evening, Kassenov was summoned to participate in investigative actions at the Esil District Police Department, where he was detained. The day before, on Facebook, the journalist reported
Navid was born completely healthy, and the first years of his life did not raise any concerns. However, when he turned about five years old, alarming symptoms began to appear: he started to walk on his toes and tiptoes. Initially, doctors suspected a valgus deformity of the foot, but further examinations revealed Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Later, the diagnosis was changed to “cerebral palsy of the spastic tetraplegic form with a neurotic syndrome.” Umida, Navid's mother, shares: “After
At a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 23, Deputy Venera Salyamova (District 11) expressed regret over the absence of a state crisis center for women who have become victims of violence. During the discussion of bills related to the republican budget, she noted: “Despite the increasing cases of violence against women, crisis centers are not being established, which deprives us of the opportunity to provide timely psychological assistance and support.”
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
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.
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.
The restriction was supposed to end soon In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on the import of electronic cigarettes and liquids containing nicotine has been extended. This decision was made by the government of the country.
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
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
[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
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
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
In the run-up to the New Year, Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for the celebrations. Local authorities are busy decorating cities and villages, thereby creating a festive atmosphere. Kaktus.media presents New Year trees from all regions of the country.
On December 24, no precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -5 at night and rise to +7 degrees during the day.
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
Buses now serve this route The return of route No. 2 in Bishkek became possible thanks to a decision by the city hall. Previously, this line was serviced by trolleybuses, which were subsequently discontinued.
At a recent session of the capital city council, a decision was made to increase the number of individuals awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of Bishkek" from eight to twelve each year. According to regulations, the title may be awarded for:
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.
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
The proceedings of Dmitry Bivol have concluded with his victory The Smolninsky District Court in St. Petersburg has issued a ruling requiring Ekaterina, the ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol, to refute false accusations made against him. This was reported by Sportbox.
Bishkek December 24, Wednesday At night, the temperature will be -3...-5 °C, the sky will be cloudy.
At the latest session of the city council, deputy Zhibek Sharapova raised the issue of inclusive education in public educational institutions in Bishkek. She inquired about the plans the city administration has for implementing this initiative.
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.
Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, announced a significant improvement in conditions for students in the next three to four years. At a joint meeting of six committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova raised the issue of the shortage of student dormitories, which has been relevant for four years.
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
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.
According to the air quality ranking from World Air Quality, as of 17:45, Bishkek holds the second position among the largest cities in the world. The city has been classified as "very unhealthy," with the air quality index (AQI) currently at 233. The data is updated in real-time.
The road from Sary-Talaa to Zardaly, construction of which began last year, was opened for vehicular traffic on December 20, 2025. Local residents have already started using the route. According to information from DEP No. 2, the new road is 8 kilometers long. Previously, residents had to walk along mountain trails, but now they have a full-fledged automobile road.
Special permission will be required to use UAVs
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
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%.
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
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."
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
Part of the historical structure has been transferred to storage at "Tazalyk"