- According to the EDB report (2025), four sectors could attract Chinese investors in the Eurasian region. EDB analysts have identified several promising areas for Chinese investments in this region:
- The Ministry of Economy has initiated a proposal to reduce the retention period for credit information related to liquidated creditors from five years to two years. This change is reflected in the draft law concerning amendments to the law on credit information. The Cabinet of Ministers presented this draft law for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23.
An incident involving a bus with 37 people on board occurred in the Bogoroditsky District of the Tula Region. This was reported by the publication "Gazeta.ru". According to preliminary data, 31 people were injured as a result of the incident, according to local media reports. Numerous ambulance crews have arrived at the scene to provide necessary assistance. An investigation into the causes of the accident is currently underway.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service Work has begun in Bishkek on the creation of new sewage networks on Kulikovskaya and Slavyanskaya streets, as well as on Rybinsky Lane. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. Due to these works, from January 4 to 5, 2026, a section of Budennogo Street, located between Jibek Jolu Avenue and BChK, will be closed. During these days, activities related to the construction of the sewage system will take place here.
- According to the statistical agency, from January to October 2025, only 207 tons of frozen fish were imported from Norway, costing $726 thousand. In contrast, during the same period in 2024, the volume of supplies was over 680 tons amounting to $2.3 million, demonstrating a significant decrease. The main exporting countries of fish for Kyrgyzstan are:
By the evening of January 3, the situation in Venezuela reached a critical point amid reports of a U.S. military operation that could involve strikes on the country's territory and a potential capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Currently, the information is contradictory, data on possible casualties is being clarified, and the reaction from the international community is becoming increasingly active. The editorial team of Kaktus.media has gathered the latest information on the events.
- In Kyrgyzstan, there is a noticeable reduction in the share of imported flour against the backdrop of active import substitution in the milling industry. In 2019, this figure reached 85%, but today domestic millers control about 60-70% of the market. This was stated by Rustam Junushov, president of the Millers Association, in an interview with the radio. He noted that the high dependence on imports led to a flour shortage when the borders were closed; however, the situation has stabilized at
On Friday, January 2, in his evening video address, Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Mykhailo Fedorov, who currently holds the position of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, may become the new Minister of Defense. This appointment will follow the resignation of Denys Shmyhal, as reported by Deutsche Welle. The President emphasized that Fedorov has achieved significant success in developing the "drone line" and digitizing public services, making him a
China has converted a medium cargo ship into a combat vessel capable of carrying modern strike drones. A modular electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) has been installed on the ship, designed for launching fixed-wing drones. This information appeared in The War Zone publication, based on new photographs taken at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. Previously, this vessel served as an "arsenal ship," housing around 60 container launch systems, radar systems, and close-in defense
According to information provided by NBC News, on Friday, January 2, FBI representatives announced a thwarted terrorist attack at a press conference. During the investigation, 18-year-old Christian Sterdivant from Mint Hill, a suburb of Charlotte, was arrested. The young man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice clarified that his actions were inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State (IS).
As reported by Deutsche Welle, the decision to begin collecting signatures for a vote on the resignation of Okamura was made against the backdrop of his New Year's speech, in which he sharply criticized the military aid provided to Ukraine. In his speech, Okamura claimed that the money allocated to support Czech pensioners, disabled individuals, and families with children should not be spent on purchasing weapons and sending them "to a continuing senseless war." He also accused
Christopher Landau, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, announced on social media platform X that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, will be tried. "This is a new phase for Venezuela! The tyrant has been overthrown. Now he will be held accountable for his actions," Landau added. Senator Mike Lee also commented on the situation, noting that he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He reported that American military personnel detained Maduro for judicial proceedings on
Bishkek January 4, Sunday The temperature at night will be 0..+2 °C, cloudy weather is expected. During the day, the temperature will rise to +6...+8 °C, also cloudy.
In Osh, a traffic accident occurred in which an 18-year-old driver became the cause of a tragedy that claimed the life of a teenager. According to preliminary data, the incident took place on the night of January 1 to January 2.
A new concert grand piano by Steinway & Sons, valued at 25 million soms, has been introduced at the Abdylas Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Culture
More than 64% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan positively assess the results of the year 2025, according to information provided by the Kusein Isayev Center for Social Research (CIO) at BGU. During the survey conducted from December 25 to 29, it was found that nearly half of the respondents — 47.7% — believe that the outgoing year was "generally good," while 17.0% characterized it as "very successful."
More than 84% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan express optimism regarding the year 2026, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research (CIO) at BGU. The study took place from December 25 to 29 and covered a wide range of respondents. According to the data obtained, 46.7% of survey participants are confident that the upcoming year will bring "very successful" events, while 37.6% consider it "generally good." At the same time, only 8%
In the first 11 months of 2025, Russia exported 9 thousand tons of pickled cucumbers and gherkins processed with vinegar, bringing in nearly 12 million dollars. This information is provided by the Federal Center for the Development of Export of Agricultural Products "Agroexport". According to the data, the top five countries importing these products are:
A powerful earthquake struck the southern and central parts of Mexico, causing the country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, to interrupt her first press briefing of the new year. This was reported by Euronews. Experts assessed the magnitude of the tremors at 6.5. The epicenter was located near the city of San Marcos, close to the resort of Acapulco on the Pacific coast, at a depth of about 35 kilometers.
According to American officials, President Donald Trump has ordered attacks on military targets in Venezuela. This was reported by the American television company CBS News, citing its sources. According to The New York Times: eyewitnesses report smoke rising over major military sites in Caracas, including the La Carlota and Fuerte Tiuna military bases. A Pentagon representative confirmed the information about the explosions but refrained from commenting on the role of the USA in this incident.
In Bishkek, work has begun on the installation of sewage networks on Kulikovskaya Street, Slavyanskaya Street, and in Rybinsky Lane, reports the press service of the city mayor's office. Due to these works, from January 4 to January 5, 2026, a section of Budennogo Street located between Jibek-Jolu Avenue and BChK will be temporarily closed. During this period, construction work will be carried out to create the sewage system.
Maduro's wife has also been captured During a significant military operation, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, American forces captured Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife, taking them out of the country. This information was disseminated through his social media accounts and confirmed by U.S. officials.
A military intervention initiated by the United States has occurred in Venezuela. Preliminary reports indicate that around seven explosions were heard in the capital, Caracas, and troop landings have been recorded.
In his statement, Trump said: "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its president Nicolas Maduro, who was captured and evacuated along with his wife." This move has not yet received comments from the official authorities in Caracas. Additionally, Trump announced a press conference where he plans to discuss the results of the operation. It will take place at 11:00 local time in Florida (22:00 Bishkek time).
We regret to inform you of the death of Aigul Olimzhanovna Zibirova, a resuscitation doctor at the City Children's Clinical Hospital of Emergency Medical Care in Bishkek. The information was received from the medical institution. Aigul was born on July 21, 1997. Since 2019, she served at the City Children's Clinical Hospital, starting her career as a nurse and reaching the level of a resuscitation doctor, working in the resuscitation and toxicology department.
According to expectations, the final sales figures will be published on January 2. BYD reported a 28% increase in sales of its electric vehicles, reaching 2.26 million units. At the same time, Tesla has not yet disclosed its data for 2025. On December 29, Tesla made a forecast expecting sales of about 1.6 million vehicles, which represents a decrease of approximately 8% compared to 2024. This indicates a second consecutive annual decline, according to CNBC data.
According to the Central Bank, Kyrgyzstan is forecasting an economic growth of more than 10% by the end of 2025, with the real growth of gross domestic product over the past three years averaging no less than 9% annually. This is reported by Bloomberg. The main factors contributing to this growth are the development of tourism, the construction industry, increased domestic consumption, and the re-export of goods from China to neighboring countries. Additionally, geopolitical circumstances and
On Friday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean, near the Mexican state of Guerrero. As a result of the tremors, buildings began to shake, and pieces of facade fell from roofs. This was reported by the Interfax agency. The force of the tremors was felt not only in Guerrero but also in other cities, including the capital, Mexico City. In connection with this, the country's president suspended his press conference.
On December 31, a concert was held in the Malachite Hall of the A. Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater, where a new Steinway & Sons model D-274 piano was presented. The press service of the Ministry of Culture shared this information. The piano was purchased on December 15, and its cost amounted to 25 million soms, as noted by the Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev in an interview with AKIpress earlier.
The incident that occurred in the capital led to the detention of several individuals following a conflict in a nightclub. This happened on January 2, 2026, around 03:00 on Jumabek Street. Information about the incident was reported to the "102" service, as indicated by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. Officers of the Public Security Management of the Bishkek City Police detained four women: K.M. (born in 2001), A.N. and M.M. (both born in 2004), as
In the 11 months of 2025, the processing industry of Kyrgyzstan demonstrated impressive growth of 27.8 percent, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the information from the ministry, the production volume in the processing sector during the specified period reached 94 billion 230 million soms, which is 15 billion 31 million soms higher than the figures for the same period in 2024.
At the end of 2025, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. N. Yeltsin summarized the results and noted significant changes. This year became symbolic due to the transition from short-term solutions to the development of a long-term growth strategy. One of the most significant events was the signing of an agreement between the governments regarding the construction of a new campus for KRSU — the first of its kind outside of Russia. This project has become key for further educational
According to information provided by Trump, Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of Venezuela. The operation was organized in cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies. A detailed press conference on this matter is scheduled for 11:00 at the Mar-a-Lago residence.
In the Osh region, tubing on the Jailyoo Chiyrchik has become a popular leisure activity. However, according to vacationers, this entertainment can pose health risks. According to data from the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital, a significant number of people seeking medical assistance after tubing suffer from limb fractures. "On January 2, three injured individuals from this resort came to our clinic. No one sought help in the previous days. One of them sustained a broken arm,
In the village of Vinogradnoye, located in the Chui region (this village is in the Kemin district, not in the Alamudun district. - Note from Kaktus.media), active construction of a livestock market continues. Currently, work is being carried out on laying gravel and improving the territory. The new market is envisioned as a temporary platform for livestock trading. Previously, a private livestock market operated in Tokmok, which closed due to non-compliance with sanitary and veterinary
Over the past year, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by almost 9%, despite the fact that prices for some products have decreased. Every week, we track the prices of the same products in a supermarket in Bishkek. The calculations for the grocery basket, designed for a family of four, are based on consumer norms established by the government of Kyrgyzstan in 2009. The basket includes basic products such as bread, meat, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, eggs,
On December 30, the grand opening of the renovated cinema "Kosmos" took place in Tokmok, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The cinema was leased based on an agreement concluded between the Department of Cinematography and the State Property Management Fund. At the initiative of the lessee, a major renovation was carried out in the establishment.
Zhang Qi, the former mayor of Guangzhou, has been sentenced to death for committing corruption crimes, including embezzlement and abuse of power. This information has come from local sources.
- In 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic produced 26 tons of gold. This was reported on the radio by the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev. The minister noted that the same level of production was observed in 2024, while in 2022 and 2023, the volumes amounted to 30–32 tons. The decrease is associated with a reduction in extraction at the Kumtor deposit.
The Venezuelan situation continues to be in the spotlight: according to information published by the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. military operation in the country is actively ongoing. It is expected that the White House will make an official statement about Venezuela after American troops leave its airspace.
- According to the agency's information, from January to October 2025, the republic exported 3.1 thousand tons of dairy products, generating $5 million. This is significantly lower than the figures for the same period in 2024, when exports amounted to 4.9 thousand tons worth $10 million. The main partner countries for the export of milk and cream were as follows:
Photo from the internet On the night of January 1, a powerful fire broke out in the center of Amsterdam, completely destroying the Vondelkerk, which had served for 150 years. According to the publication "ITAR-TASS," the building is beyond restoration. The fire started around midnight, quickly engulfing the structure of the church, resulting in the collapse of its tower. The New Year celebration in the city turned into mass riots: thousands of fireworks exploded in the air, hitting
Photo from the internet Residents of the Leningrad region welcomed the New Year with an unusual natural spectacle — "light pillars." This phenomenon caught the attention of local residents, who actively shared photos and videos on social media. This information is reported by the News.ru website. These optical effects looked so captivating that they created the illusion of a forest of vertical beams of light. Light pillars were observed in several localities, including Garbolovo,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic strongly advises citizens to exercise caution when tubing during the New Year holidays. The agency emphasizes that recreation in mountainous areas can be particularly risky. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, tubes can reach significant speeds and are difficult to control, which increases the likelihood of collisions with various obstacles and other vacationers. Such descents often end in falls and serious injuries.
On December 30, inspectors from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted preventive measures in tubing areas in the Ak-Suu district. The press service of the Ministry of Nature reported that the main goal of these activities is to prevent accidents during winter recreation, ensure safety for citizens, and inform vacationers about safety rules.
Entry may be denied in the absence of insurance Starting from January 1, 2026, every foreigner planning to visit Georgia will be required to provide a valid health insurance policy. This policy must cover the entire duration of their stay in the country and have a minimum coverage amount of 300,000 Georgian Lari, which is approximately 11,100 US dollars as of today.
Ebo Noah, who quickly gained public attention with his strange predictions, claimed that a worldwide flood would occur on Christmas. To prepare for this, he began constructing wooden arks, promising that those who joined him would be saved. When the promised flood did not occur on December 25, Noah stated that his prayers and three-week fast had "postponed" the end of the world. This caused even more confusion among the locals and those who had come from other countries to experience
- From January to November 2025, the country recorded impressive growth in the manufacturing industry, confirming the active development of the sector and its significant impact on the economy, including on the gross domestic product. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, the production volume in the manufacturing industry during the specified period reached 94 billion 230 million soms, exceeding the level of the
