During the ceremony, the president of the federation, Elmurza Satybaldiev, announced the appointment of Nurgazy Kokcholokov as the new vice-president of the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan. Previously, Kokcholokov headed the Judiciary Board of the FVKR.
In the Talas region, in the village of Kyrgyzstan, the opening of a new kindergarten "Mekenchil" took place, which accommodates 170 children. At the opening ceremony, the district akim Bekmyrza Ashimov, the head of the education department Chyngyz Chalov, and other representatives of the local authorities were present.
The first waste sorting enterprise has been launched in Naryn, as reported by the press service of the local mayor's office. This modern sorting equipment, located near the landfill, is capable of processing up to seven types of waste. The enterprise will recycle up to 4 tons of garbage per hour and will create 20 new jobs.
The National Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" houses a collection of men's headgear of the Kyrgyz people. This was reported by the museum team in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. As the staff clarified, all the presented headgear dates back to the 18th-20th centuries.
The Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Karakol, is the first Orthodox church within the city limits of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the city administration. According to official data, in 1871, an independent Turkestan diocese was established, and a felt field church was relocated from the village of Teploklyuchenka to the new district town of Karakol. In 1876, a brick building was erected on its site, which, unfortunately, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1887. In 1895, local merchants
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a reconstruction of nearly 100 kilometers of road surface was carried out in 2025. This became known during a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council, where Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev shared the achievements. He noted that such a volume of work is a record for the city, as previously the capital could only repair about 30 kilometers of roads.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, announced on the air of the "Kabar" agency that the renovation program will be presented to the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that buildings constructed in the 60s and 70s have already served their lifespan of 50 to 70 years and require renewal.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, stated on the air of the program "Elden Sobol" that the housing renovation project for the country has already been completed and is now awaiting discussion by the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that there are houses in the republic built during the 1960s and 1970s, whose service life has already expired.
Due to heavy snowfall and deteriorating visibility, Almaty Airport has warned passengers about possible flight delays, Tengri Travel reports. Due to adverse weather conditions, some flights will be rescheduled for a later time.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, despite the snowfall, work is actively underway to improve the local livestock market. This livestock market is considered one of the largest in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan and serves as an important trading hub for livestock in the Chui district, where cows, sheep, horses, and bulls can be purchased.
A conflict occurred at the Kyrgyz National Theatre "Manas," prompting the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan to establish a special commission for a detailed investigation of the situation. On December 9, information about a clash between the manaschi appeared on social media, causing public resonance. In response, the ministry sent a commission to objectively study the incident.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, stated in an interview with the Kabar agency that in 2025, not a single illegal construction was registered in the republic. According to him, in 2023, about 200 facilities were identified as built without proper permits, while in 2025, no illegal construction was initiated.
At the Ministry of Culture, Information, Printing, and Youth Sports, training was held for employees of the central office, dedicated to new changes in anti-corruption legislation and involving youth in the fight against corruption. According to information from the Ministry of Culture, the purpose of the event was to clarify the norms of new laws that tighten responsibility for corrupt actions. This training was organized in honor of the International Anti-Corruption Day.
In Bishkek, two rotary parking lots have been installed, costing about 7 million soms. This was reported by the city's deputy mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council, which deals with issues of municipal property, land provision, urban planning, and architecture. According to Kadyrov, the installation of the parking lots was carried out by the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Parking and Stands".
At the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation located in the Kyrgyz Republic, a highly complex surgery was performed aimed at bypassing the descending thoracic aorta and the infrarenal segment, along with the prosthetic reconstruction of the celiac trunk and the arteries of the superior mesenteric and left renal. This procedure helped save the life of a 15-year-old teenager suffering from severe vascular pathology. The young patient was diagnosed with fibromuscular
Confectioners from three countries competed for first place
According to meteorologists' forecasts, rain is expected in Bishkek this coming weekend, with possible snow at night. December 11 will see some cloudiness. At night, the temperature will drop to −5 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +5 degrees.
The National Historical Museum has been enriched with a new exhibit — a unique balbal that was found in the Chui Valley. The ancient stone idol was donated to the museum by archaeologist and Doctor of Historical Sciences Kubat Tabaldiev, who had kept it in his home for many years. Information about this acquisition was announced by the Ministry of Culture.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the construction of a new educational institution — the Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev — has officially begun. The construction is taking place on the site of the old building located at 162 Panfilova Street, according to information provided by the Ministry of Culture. The previous building was deemed unsuitable for further use due to serious structural damage, violations of sanitary standards, and the engineering systems not
Parents of students from several schools in Osh have contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with complaints that in the middle of the current academic year, their children are being forcibly transferred to other educational institutions. Dissolution of Uzbek ClassesAccording to the parents' statements, the changes primarily affected schools No. 1 named after A. Fedchenko and No. 41 named after K. Abdullayev, where both Russian and Uzbek classes previously operated. According to the
Today, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic began reviewing the president's request concerning amendments to the country's Constitution. The proposed amendments affect the first part of Article 25 of the Constitution and suggest the possibility of introducing the death penalty as a last resort for particularly serious sexual crimes against children, as well as for murders related to rape.
The boarding school for blind and visually impaired children, located at 37 Kulatov Street, may be moved to Chon-Aryk, as reported by the parents of students on social media. This school has been functioning since 1939 and is in need of major repairs. In September of this year, it was visited by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, and Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. During the visit, Kasymaliev instructed to develop proposals for
These notifications complicate the actions of hackers Companies Apple and Google have made a statement regarding the risks of attacks using commercial spyware that is available to government entities.
Oksana, who is raising three daughters, needs help to treat her youngest daughter, Aelita.
Today, Australia took a historic step, becoming the first country in the world to restrict access to social networks for children under 16 years old. The new law came into effect at midnight local time, as reported by Reuters. According to the new rules, the ten most popular platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, are required to block access for minors, or they face fines of up to 33 million dollars.
At the National Dialogue on Countering Torture and Cruel Treatment held today in Bishkek, the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Antje Grave, expressed concern about the possible return of the death penalty to the country. According to her, the death penalty is a form of torture and has no proven deterrent effect.
Today, significant snow fell for the first time this winter season in the At-Bashinsky district. With the arrival of the snow cover, winter has begun to show its characteristic features throughout the region. Maksat Kadyrculov, the deputy head of the At-Bashinsky district, shared current information about the situation in the Ak-Sai valley.
The capital is covered with heavy snow As a result of the recent snowfall, special equipment and teams from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" have been actively working in Bishkek since night, as reported by the city hall. The work is being carried out in an intensified mode.
At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of several properties from state ownership to municipal ownership. This decision was the result of discussions proposed by the Osh city administration. In the adopted resolution, it is stated that the deputies, having listened to the information from the city administration and relying on the decisions of the permanent commission on architecture and municipal property, consented to the transfer of the
The construction of a new educational institution has started on the site of the demolished Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev. According to the Ministry of Culture, the new educational institution will be located at: 162 Panfilova Street in Bishkek. The previous building was in unsatisfactory technical condition, with serious damage to the load-bearing structures. In addition, compliance with sanitary standards and engineering documentation requirements did not allow for its
The avalanche descended in six locations
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property and urban planning, the question of constructing multi-level underground parking lots was raised. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov stated: “We are open to proposals from investors willing to implement the underground parking construction project.” He added that such initiatives are being considered with great interest.
The ceremony for the delivery of humanitarian aid took place with the participation of Roman Svistin, the Consul General of Russia in Osh, and Suraiya Khan, the Deputy Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Russian Embassy in Bishkek.
During the National Dialogue dedicated to the fight against torture, Nazgul Turdubekova, who previously headed the coordination council of the NCPT, expressed doubts that the ombudsman would be able to effectively handle the tasks of the National Center for the Prevention of Torture. She also urged Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, to assist in expediting the transfer of the center's functions to the new institution of akiyatchi.
On December 9, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev met with the delegation of the French festival "Avignon Off" in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Culture, the delegation included the producer of Central Asia Days at the festival, Nathalie Tovendi, the director of international relations of the city of Avignon, Jacques Maurice, and other representatives.
As part of the updates to the tax legislation, the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic is launching an automated property tax assessment system. According to the new provisions of the Tax Code, property tax and land tax will be calculated and paid by the tax authorities at the location of the respective properties.
This year, participants of the Volunteer Movement "For Russian!", organized by Rossotrudnichestvo, arrived in Bishkek and Osh. For a month, they worked in schools, conducting open lessons and cultural events, exchanging teaching methods with local teachers. The main goal of the project is to introduce children to the richness of Russian culture and make the process of learning the language engaging. This month became a true revelation for the volunteers: they managed to forge
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the city kenesh on issues of municipal property, land management, urban planning, and architecture, it was announced that a quarter of the irrigation network in Bishkek requires major repairs. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev reported that the total length of the irrigation network in the city is 410 kilometers, and about 100 kilometers of it are in poor condition and need to be updated.
According to the new resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers numbered 790, adopted on December 9, it is now the state authority authorized in the field of education that will set the dates for the start of the academic year in higher education, postgraduate, and secondary vocational institutions. This resolution will come into effect ten days after its official publication.
At 5:00 AM, the head of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of Kyrgyzstan, Azenbek Kozukeev, conducted an unexpected inspection at the "Sosnovka" post located on the Bishkek–Osh highway. During the visit, he criticized the inspectors who were in their offices instead of performing their duties on the road and ordered an internal investigation.
Today, the Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum has started in Bishkek. Among the participants of the event are the Minister of Digital Development and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic Azamat Jamangulov, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev, a representative of the General Prosecutor's Office, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic Choro Seitov, as well as lawyers, startups, and other interested parties.
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on urban planning, architecture, and municipal property, it was announced that the improvement of the embankments in Bishkek has been postponed until 2026. Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov reminded of the recent promises made by the mayor regarding the comprehensive reconstruction of the Big Chui Canal (BCC), who promised to complete all work within a month. "Why have the promises not been fulfilled?" he exclaimed.
Located in the Leilek district, Jayloo Karymai is one of the largest pastures. According to local residents, this place once belonged to a wealthy man named Karymai, which is how the area got its name.
In Kozhomkul, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, the local coal depot has lowered coal prices following appeals from citizens, reports Turmush correspondent. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the unauthorized price increase of 200 soms for coal implemented by the depot.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) informs the citizens of Kyrgyzstan about the right to free medical care for children under 6 years old in case of hospitalization. As clarified by the agency, children in this age category are considered privileged citizens and can receive free treatment in hospitals in accordance with the State Guarantee Program.
On December 12, we celebrate the birthday of the outstanding writer of the 20th century, Chingiz Aitmatov. His humanistic philosophy, devotion to his native language, and deep sense of justice are an important part of our country's spiritual heritage.
In Bishkek, at the "Akniyet" center, classes aimed at educating children in difficult life circumstances about their rights were held. According to the city's administration, such events are intended to raise legal awareness among minors. Employees of the center and investigator B. Karabaev from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department participated in the event. Participants were informed about their rights and responsibilities, as well as the legislative norms of
According to the club's press service, Italian coach Giovanni Costantino has decided to leave "Bishkek City".