The mayor of Osh decided not to relocate the "Kelechek" market until spring.
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The mayor of Osh decided not to relocate the "Kelechek" market until spring.

The mayor emphasized that this will help businesspeople during the winter period On December 11, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted an inspection of the city's trading areas and, based on the results of the visit, made the decision to postpone the relocation of the 'Kelechek' market until spring. This is done to avoid creating difficulties for entrepreneurs during the winter period.

12.12.2025, 14:18
Six doctors of the RPCN detained for declaring the accused "insane" for money
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Six doctors of the RPCN detained for declaring the accused "insane" for money

In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) uncovered and stopped a corruption scheme operating in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Health. As specialists found out, some forensic psychiatric experts, for a certain sum of money, declared defendants in serious cases as "insane," allowing them to avoid criminal punishment. During the investigation, it became known that in mid-2025, six experts

12.12.2025, 14:02
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Scammers Distribute Fake Documents from the National Bank via Messengers

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic warns that fake documents are being circulated via messaging apps, which contain the institution's logo and a forged signature of the chairman Melis Turgunbaev. These documents have nothing to do with reality. It is important to note that the National Bank does not use messaging apps to send official documents, does not require money transfers, and does not work directly with individuals.

12.12.2025, 13:53
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At the Young Spectator's Theatre, the artistic drama "Arabaev - Seven Days" was presented.

On December 12, a performance of the artistic drama "Arabayev — Seven Days" took place at the State Theater for Young Spectators named after Baken Kydykeeva, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabayev. As reported by representatives of the theater, this performance was dedicated to the first Kyrgyz enlightener Ishenaly Arabayev.

12.12.2025, 13:52
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New Year holidays may be extended until January 12

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has proposed to the public a draft resolution regarding the extension of the New Year holidays until January 12. This proposal is initiated due to the traditional increase in cases of acute respiratory infections and influenza during the winter period. It is also worth noting that the winter holidays for schoolchildren in 2026 will be set until January 12, allowing families to spend more time together and strengthen family ties.

12.12.2025, 13:48
The World Nomad Games Officially Became the National Brand of Kyrgyzstan
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The World Nomad Games Officially Became the National Brand of Kyrgyzstan

They have transformed into one of the largest global platforms for promoting ethnoculture and sports. Recently, the World Nomad Games were officially recognized as the national brand of Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony for the transfer of exclusive rights to the trademark "World Nomad Games" to the state was attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.

12.12.2025, 13:48
You Also Serve Our Country: Tashiev Thanked the Families of Service Members
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You Also Serve Our Country: Tashiev Thanked the Families of Service Members

During the ceremonial opening of service apartments for military personnel held in Sulyukta, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev emphasized the importance of support provided to military families, especially their wives. “You also contribute to serving the country. You stand by your husbands despite all the difficulties and challenges. Your support is crucial for them to fulfill their duties,” Tashiev stressed, expressing his sincere gratitude.

12.12.2025, 13:33
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"Safe City". The number of administrative fines has exceeded 250,000

Currently, more than 250 thousand administrative fines are being enforced by the bailiff service (SSI) under the Prosecutor General's Office. This information was announced by the SSI press service. According to the press service, measures are actively being implemented in the republic to ensure the complete and timely execution of court decisions and other enforcement documents. This is also aimed at strengthening law and order and legality, as well as effectively collecting funds for the

12.12.2025, 13:31
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"I Don't Need 'Routine Meetings'. Kamchybek Tashiev Scolded Officials in Batken"

At a meeting with local officials, Tashiev expressed dissatisfaction with their unwillingness to organize a direct dialogue with the population. "I do not accept this. If you hold artificial meetings, do not be offended. What are you afraid of? You need to gather people and talk to them to understand their problems," he said, addressing the head of the administration. On December 11, during his visit, he familiarized himself with the living conditions in the villages of Razzakov and

12.12.2025, 13:30
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Residents of the house on Sukhomlinov complained about garbage and fights in the yard. Comment from the city hall

In the Call center Kaktus.media, residents of the house on Sukhomlinova Street 19 expressed their dissatisfaction with the current situation. They report that students are turning the yard into a dump. Residents claim: "We are tired of young people, presumably students, coming into our yard, leaving trash, smoking, and constantly starting fights. The ditch behind the house is piled up with waste, causing a strong odor. We cannot open our windows because of the stinky garbage. Many nearby

12.12.2025, 13:25
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Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to 64 apartments to the families of servicemen in the Batken region.

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

12.12.2025, 13:22
Kyrgyzstanis Want to Extend New Year Holidays Until January 12
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Kyrgyzstanis Want to Extend New Year Holidays Until January 12

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.

12.12.2025, 12:41
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Good Deeds for the New Year. Children in Need of Expensive Treatment

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.

12.12.2025, 12:37
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Kyrgyz Filmmakers Participated in the International Film Festival Baku Cinema Breeze

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

12.12.2025, 12:36
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The psychologist who broke the arm of a girl with autism has been sentenced.

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

12.12.2025, 12:34
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The Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary. Photos

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

12.12.2025, 12:28
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BBC: A New Wave of Flu is "Rolling" Across the World. What are the Dangers of the New Strain of the Virus?

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

12.12.2025, 12:24
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Compensation for damages exceeding 2 billion soms, 198 officials held accountable — the Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul Region announced the results of the fight against corruption

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.

12.12.2025, 12:22
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred early in the morning at the Kyrgyzstan-China border.

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.

12.12.2025, 12:17
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The President of Kyrgyzstan made changes to the composition of the organizing committee of the IV People's Kurultai.

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

12.12.2025, 12:11
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A festive event was organized for 350 residents of the Nizhne-Serafimovsky social institution.

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

12.12.2025, 12:06
14-Year-Old Aydai Bayitova, Who Was Considered Missing, Has Been Found
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14-Year-Old Aydai Bayitova, Who Was Considered Missing, Has Been Found

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.

12.12.2025, 12:03
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In the city of Naryn, infrastructure projects were discussed

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.

12.12.2025, 12:03
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At-Bashy Kindergarten Held an Event Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Chyngyz Aitmatov

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.

12.12.2025, 11:59
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Vaccination Does Not Lead to the Development of Autism - New WHO Analysis

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

12.12.2025, 11:58
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The roads in the passes of Kyrgyzstan are cleared and open

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

12.12.2025, 11:55
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Life in the Regions: Gulnara Sydykova Gave Birth to 7 Children and Prepares Food for Soldiers in the Talas Region

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.

12.12.2025, 11:54
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Photo - The village of Zeleny Gai on Issyk-Kul, which supplied food to an entire resort

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

12.12.2025, 11:52
Strong Winds Expected in Bishkek and Chui Valley
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Strong Winds Expected in Bishkek and Chui Valley

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.

12.12.2025, 11:14
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New Year holidays in Kyrgyzstan are planned to be extended until January 12

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:

12.12.2025, 11:13
At the Osh Market, the quality and prices of meat were checked
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At the Osh Market, the quality and prices of meat were checked

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

12.12.2025, 11:06
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The water supply in the capital residential area "Birimidik Kut" will be repaired: a tender has been announced.

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.

12.12.2025, 11:06