The athletes won 19 medals at the competitions At the Asian Armwrestling Cup, the Kyrgyzstan national team demonstrated outstanding results, winning a total of 19 medals. This was reported by the Armwrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
“He was placed in a cell with a tuberculosis patient” Kanykey Sultanbekova, sister of opposition politician Temirlan Sultanbekov, reported on the moral and psychological pressure her brother is facing in detention.
The competitive selection for the winter admission of applicants, according to information from the automated system "Applicant online," will take place in four stages. According to the system's data, the dates for the campaign are as follows:
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.
In the context of worsening weather, heavy snowfalls continue in some regions of the country. As reported by the Ministry of Transport, road services are working around the clock to ensure snow removal. Specialized road maintenance enterprises are continuously clearing the roads and applying a salt-sand mixture to enhance traffic safety.
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
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
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.
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
The New York Times reports that U.S. authorities plan to check the social media activity history of tourists entering the country.
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.
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.
The need for cancer treatment medications in Kyrgyzstan remains high, as reported by the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy." Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov held a meeting to discuss issues related to providing medical institutions with necessary medications and maintaining continuous treatment for cancer patients.
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.
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.
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.
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").
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has published an official statement regarding the recent decision of the Constitutional Court on the death penalty. The statement emphasizes that the increasing cases of violent crimes against women and children, including murders, have caused public concern.
The Football Federation of Kyrgyzstan has officially confirmed the appointment of Robert Prosinečki as the head coach of the national team. The contract was signed on December 10 in the presence of the president of the KFB, Kamchibek Tashiev.
Kubanychbek Bokontayev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia, participated in the ceremonial awarding of the prize
Work on decorating Ala-Too Square in Bishkek for the New Year celebrations is ongoing, as reported by the city hall. This season, the main Christmas tree of the city will be decorated in silver and blue tones. The municipality noted that existing elements will be used for the decorations, which will help reduce costs.
At the second International Mining and Metallurgical Forum in Tajikistan, Meder Mashiev, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, is present. This information was disseminated by the ministry's press service. According to the agency, significant deposits are located in Kyrgyzstan, such as Sandyk and Zardalek, with total reserves exceeding 400 million tons of aluminum raw materials. This creates excellent conditions for expanding
On December 10, 2025, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the president's request for an opinion on a draft law that proposes the reinstatement of the death penalty in cases of serious crimes, such as child rape and murders related to rape. This was reported by the court's press service. According to the information, the Constitutional Court assessed how the proposed changes align with the Constitution and how they may affect the fundamental principles of the
Due to intense precipitation and worsening weather conditions, a state of emergency was declared in the Tyup district a few hours ago, as reported by the presidential office for the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency, all services and civil defense are currently operating in an enhanced mode.
Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was unable to attend the ceremony for her award. This was reported by BBC News. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy in Venezuela, and the ceremony was scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
A resident of the capital contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media to share his observations about the work of city services in clearing snow from the streets. He noted that special equipment is actively working on the main highways, and he has no complaints about that. However, he emphasized that cleaning equipment has not appeared on Suyumbaeva Street.
President Sadyr Japarov met with the diplomat regarding this matter. In a statement from the press service, it is noted that the president thanked the ambassador for his significant contribution and productive activities that promote the strengthening of relations between the two countries. He also emphasized the active participation of the Saudi Development Fund in implementing key socio-economic initiatives in Kyrgyzstan, including projects for the construction of affordable housing,
At the Parallel OSCE Conference in Vienna, Tolekan Ismailova, director of the organization "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan," emphasized that Central Asia remains one of the most vulnerable regions regarding women's political participation and influence on decision-making processes. Ismailova noted that contemporary global crises, including environmental, political, and social issues, are significantly exacerbated by the existing gender gap.
The Bishkek City Hall reports that the Land Use Control Department has identified and dismantled several pavilions installed on Sadigaliyev Street without the necessary permits. As a result of the commission's work, contracts with the owners of these structures were terminated, allowing for the return of 125 square meters of land to municipal ownership.
The commission made a unanimous decision The National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO has announced that traditional knowledge of preparing maxym has been included in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity under the auspices of UNESCO.
No precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -15 degrees at night, while during the day it is expected to be +6.
The Vice Mayor of the capital, Azamat Kadyrov, presented proposals on December 10 to limit the parking of scooters in Bishkek. During a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property, land relations, and urban planning, a draft resolution regarding the regulation of the placement of individual mobility devices (IMD) in the city was reviewed. This document creates a legal basis for allocating municipal land for scooter, bicycle, and
In Kyrgyzstan, the situation with attorney-client privilege raises serious concerns. This was stated by Cholpon Jakupova, head of the legal clinic "Adilet," during the "National Dialogue: Countering and Preventing Torture and Other Inhumane or Degrading Treatment and Punishment," held on December 10. “We are witnessing how lawyers are losing access to their clients. Who, if not the lawyer, is able to monitor the rights of their clients? The reduction of the independence of
After the snowfall that occurred the day before, significant traffic jams formed in Bishkek on the evening of December 10, leading to a slowdown in movement in many areas of the city. At the bus stops, a large crowd of people gathered, waiting for a bus. However, most of the vehicles were overcrowded and could not accommodate everyone who wanted to board.
The dental clinic in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, has returned to municipal ownership after being recognized as illegally privatized. At the XX session of the X convocation of the Manas City Council, the issue of transferring the building to municipal ownership was raised, which received unanimous support from council members.
The Syrtovaya zone of the Jetty-Oguz district in the Issyk-Kul region is closed due to a snowstorm. This information was provided by representatives of the road maintenance enterprise No. 3.
The Ministry of Education reported that they have no information Parents of children attending the specialized boarding school for the blind and visually impaired on Kulatov Street in Bishkek expressed concern about the possible relocation of the educational institution to Chon-Aryk.
The intellectual rights to the project have been transferred to the Ministry of Culture
Kyrgyzstan received international recognition
Active hostilities have resumed at the border between Thailand and Cambodia
The project has been submitted for public discussion In Kyrgyzstan, plans are being made to amend electricity tariffs, as announced by representatives of the Cabinet.
A video appeal from residents of the 10th microdistrict of Bishkek has been received by the Ministry of Construction.
So far, only multi-story buildings are being constructed in their place The Vice Mayor of the capital, Azamat Kadyrov, announced at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council that the construction of multi-level parking lots is planned on the sites of demolished garages. This statement was part of the discussion on issues related to the dismantling of garages in the "Alamedin-1" microdistrict and the creation of new parking spaces for local residents.
The situation has caused discontent among journalist Semetey Amanbekov According to information posted on social media, employees of the company "Severelectro" have begun visiting stores where the use of air conditioners and heaters is prohibited. This was reported by journalist Semetey Amanbekov.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Edil Baisalov, stated at today's event dedicated to the fight against torture that the National Center for the Prevention of Torture was closed due to duplication of its functions with the ombudsman. This decision was not aimed at saving costs but was intended to strengthen the role of the ombudsman institution in the area of preventing torture. Baisalov assured that human rights defenders would receive full support in expanding their capabilities, budget, and
According to information provided by the district police department, on December 9, 2025, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek from A. K. regarding the disappearance of her daughter, Aisezim Mirbekova, born in 2011. The girl's mother reported that around 12:30, Aisezim left school-gymnasium No. 117 in the village of Novopavlovka and boarded bus route No. 254. Approximately at 13:00, she got off at the stop in the residential area
In Afghanistan, authorities arrested four young men who were creating videos on social media inspired by the British series "Peaky Blinders." The group, calling themselves "Jebrail Shelby," was accused of violating "Islamic values" for wearing flat caps and three-piece suits, as well as for behavior that the Taliban deemed "promoting foreign culture." Photo from the internet. Taliban detains "Afghan Shelbys"
The authorities of St. Petersburg have introduced a ban on migrant workers serving as taxi drivers and couriers, which will remain in effect until the end of 2026. This decision was made by Governor Alexander Beglov and announced by the city administration's press service. According to the new decree, employers in the city are prohibited from hiring foreign citizens with work patents in certain sectors of the economy.