The captain of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team, Shokhrukh Makhamadaminov, has begun his career at a new club in Russia. At the end of 2025, it was announced that he had transferred from the Belarusian team "Stolica" to "Torpedo," located in Nizhny Novgorod.
Sezim Zamirbekova, who became a participant in the "Our People Abroad" section, shared her two-year experience spent in South Korea for study and work. Her passion for K-pop during her school years served as an incentive to learn the Korean language and enroll in a Kyrgyz-Korean college. Successfully passing the competition in 2022, she went to Korea, where she studied at universities and worked as a waitress.
In a friendly match held in Jakarta (Indonesia), the Kyrgyzstan futsal team achieved victory over the Tajik team. This information was confirmed by the futsal association. The game ended with a score of 4:2. Semetey Murzakulov scored twice, and Islam Turatbekov and Bektur Ilyasov also found the net.
Football teams in Kyrgyzstan are actively strengthening their squads ahead of the new season. The current champions of the country, the Karakol club "Bars," have announced the signing of Georgian winger Timur Chogadze.
An article aired on the American television channel Fox News dedicated to the trend of Dry January and its impact on human health. The publication presents the opinions of doctors and specialists on how a month without alcohol can affect brain function, liver health, hormonal systems, and overall well-being, as well as discussing the potential risks of an "all or nothing" approach. Translation of the article:
As of January 1, China has completely ceased the import of electricity from Russia, even refusing the minimum volumes stipulated in the contract. This was reported by the Meduza publication. According to sources from Kommersant, the main reason for this decision was the increase in export prices, which turned out to be higher than domestic electricity tariffs in China. This made further purchases economically unfeasible for the Chinese side.
Azamat Kerimbek uulu, head of the "Legprom" association, expressed the opinion at a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group that stagnation in Russia will negatively affect producers in Kyrgyzstan. He reminded that the patent system for the garment industry was in effect from 2003 to 2023, resulting in the registration of 9,800 workshops and individual entrepreneurs in the textile sector. At the same time, since the beginning of 2023, 23,000 individual entrepreneurs have
At the end of 2025, a ceremony for the "Ak Ilbirs" award took place at the National Opera and Ballet Theater. This event provided AKIpress the opportunity to introduce its readers to international creative individuals, including Swiss documentary filmmaker Stefan Ziegler. Known for his award-winning work, documentary director and university lecturer Stefan Ziegler arrived in Bishkek to showcase his film "The Mandate - Who Cares About International Law" at the "Bir
The hearings took place in Astana, where an 82-year-old man was found guilty of raping his great-granddaughter, who is only 7 years old. According to the human rights organization "NeMolchi," the tragedy occurred in the family home when relatives gathered to celebrate the girl's birthday.
From January 15 to 16, the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) will launch an online course dedicated to the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system for young referees. According to the KFU press service, the course will include a theoretical part that will explain in detail the VAR protocols and the main principles of how this system works.
A group of scientists from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) has conducted direct observation of the Migdal effect using high-tech equipment, which could be an important step towards unraveling the nature of dark matter, according to information from the Chinese scientific publication "Keji Zhibao". Dark matter, as noted by the publication, is a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of all the material mass in the Universe. This substance does not emit light
A study was conducted in the Kyrgyz Republic that identified the main factors contributing to the transmission of hepatitis B from mother to child. The research, carried out by M. Tursunbaeva, was published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." This study emphasizes that vertical transmission of the hepatitis B virus remains a serious issue in perinatal medicine, as it can lead to the development of chronic HBV infection in newborns.
The mayor shared plans for the decentralization of the heating system At an off-site meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced the intention to abandon heating provided by the CHPP.
According to the results of 2025, Porsche car sales decreased by 10% compared to the previous year, totaling 279,449 units. This reduction is the most significant since 2009, reports RIA Novosti, citing Bloomberg data. In Germany, there is a particularly noticeable decline: sales fell by 16%, amounting to 29,968 cars. In other European countries, the situation is not much better: sales volume decreased by 13%, to 66,340 vehicles. However, the Macan model, unlike the overall trend, showed
The Department of Education of the city of Bishkek has created a special commission in connection with the incident at school No. 87. As a result of its work, serious violations concerning the rights and legitimate interests of the minor student were identified, which is unacceptable, emphasizes the Bishkek city hall. Following the commission's findings, the school principal was subjected to disciplinary action, and the teacher was relieved of her position in accordance with established
The incident occurred when a teacher, standing at the blackboard, grabbed a student by the cheek and hit him several times. According to the press service of the Bishkek city administration, the commission found that there were serious violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the school, including the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," the standard regulation "On General Educational Organizations," and the norms of professional pedagogical
The Fund for Journalistic Investigations is launching a competition dedicated to the VIII Ulanbek Egizbaev Award, which will be presented for the best journalistic investigation of 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. The main goal of the competition is to promote the development of investigative journalism, attract young authors to this field, and uncover facts of corruption and violations.
An experiment aimed at the targeted recruitment of labor migrants is starting in the Russian Federation. The selection and preparation of future workers will be conducted before their arrival in the country. The project will cover all regions, except for Moscow and the Moscow region, as reported by the media, citing the relevant resolution. According to this document, the implementation of the project will be entrusted to several federal agencies, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and
A teacher from school No. 87 in Bishkek has been dismissed after hitting a student. This was reported by the city's mayor's office. A commission established to investigate the incident found serious violations of the law and professional ethics standards.
The crime occurred in the park In one of the parks of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, blogger Sabina Duyshenova became a victim of theft amounting to 2000 dollars, as well as personal belongings. She reported this on social media. According to law enforcement agencies, a suspect in the commission of this crime was detained in the Lenin district. According to police data, on January 10, an unknown person broke the glass on the rear door of Duyshenova's car, parked in one of the parks,
On January 16, at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies Burun Amanova and Mahabat Mavlyanova discussed possible measures to combat smog in Bishkek. Amanova suggested paying attention to the experience of several Chinese cities where a ban on the use of gasoline cars has been implemented.
According to Bakytbek Jumagulov, the proposed increase in training periods by the reform initiators is aimed at improving the quality of driver training and reducing the number of traffic accidents. However, international practice shows that there is no clear correlation between the duration of training and actual road safety. The main factor is not the length of training, but the process by which the state regulates citizens' access to driving. What lies behind the problem of traffic
Athlete Aisuluu Tynybekova shared the news of her pregnancy. In her video on social media, she wrote: "Биздин кичинекей сырыбыз🤍" ("Our little secret"). Within half an hour, the video gathered about 20,000 likes.
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced that Kyrgyzstan and Turkey have agreed to expand the direction of Kyrgyz citizens for treatment in Turkey within the framework of annual free quotas, amounting to 150 places. These issues were discussed during a meeting between Health Minister Kanatbek Dospambetov and Turkish Ambassador Mekin Mustafa Kemal Okem. The meeting focused on free treatment, the development of medical infrastructure, as well as cooperation in the field of personnel and
Snowfalls are expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −8 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to −3.
The inspection at school No. 87 in Bishkek, conducted by the city administration, has been completed. A special commission was established by the Department of Education to investigate the incident, after which significant violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were identified. In particular, the violations pertain to the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," and the Model Regulation "On General Educational Organizations," as well as norms of
The famous wrestler and multiple world champion Aisuluu Tynybekova announced on social media that she is expecting a child.
The wrestler Aysuluu Tynybekova shared the joyful news of her pregnancy. She posted the corresponding message on her social media page on January 16. “Our little secret,” the athlete captioned the video.
According to the results of a sociological study conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Reuters, only 17% of Americans support Donald Trump's intention to "acquire" Greenland.
The "Legprom" Association has requested an extension of work visas for citizens of Bangladesh employed in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to attract labor migrants to the country's sewing sector. This statement was made by a representative of the association during a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputies' committee. According to the representative, citizens of Bangladesh come to Kyrgyzstan under contracts, and they are officially employed, paying taxes. These labor migrants carry
In Bishkek, at the memorial complex of the Siege of Leningrad in the Dair Asanov Park, an event was held dedicated to the breaking of the fascist ring around the city. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Colonel Almazbek Kulmurzaev, who noted in his address that the Siege of Leningrad will always symbolize resilience, courage, and the unity of peoples.
In an interview with the Sputnik agency, Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, confirmed the information that starting from April 2026, the salaries of employees of state mass media will be increased. He noted that necessary calculations on this issue are currently being conducted. Additionally, a salary increase for employees of the national branch of the TV and Radio Company "Mir" is planned to
At the off-site meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from the parties "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt," held on January 16, deputy Burun Amanova asked a question about the possible relocation of the Bishkek CHPP. In response, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, reported that new boilers had recently been put into operation in the city. These measures are intended to implement the strategy of decentralizing the heating system, which will reduce dependence on the
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, considers information policy as one of the priority areas directly related to the stability and development of the state, and pays special attention to the situation in the media space. This was reported by the head of the Information Policy Service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daiyrbek Orunbekov. According to him, in addition to systemic measures for the development of the media sector, in the coming years,
At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Ata Jurt" and "Mekenchil" on January 16, Deputy Nurlan Azygaliev discussed the funds allocated to Bishkek from 2013 to 2015 for the implementation of the waste processing plant project. The deputy pointed out that a total of 22 million euros was allocated, of which 3 million euros were grant funds, 11 million euros were provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the
On January 15, in Addis Ababa, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Tultemirov, presented his credentials to the President of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed best wishes and greetings from the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, noting the republic's readiness to deepen cooperation with Ethiopia both at the bilateral level and within international organizations.
In Russia, the State Duma rejected an initiative concerning limits on money transfers by migrants abroad. The recommendation against the feasibility of the bill, proposed by deputies from the "New People" faction, was voiced by the Committee on the Financial Market, as reported by "RIA Novosti". Proponents of this initiative argued that introducing a limit on transfers equal to the official salary of migrants would help bring their income out of the "shadows" and
On January 16, an event dedicated to the date of the lifting of the blockade of Leningrad took place at the Memorial Complex of the Leningrad Blockade, located in the Dair Aasanov Recreation Park. According to the press service of the Ministry of Defense, the event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Colonel Almazbek Kulmurzaev, as well as relatives of those who perished during the Great Patriotic War.
At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, Asel Atabekova expressed concern about how non-residents perceive the business structure in Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized that foreigners coming to the country as clients may notice the ease of doing business and its vulnerabilities, which creates risks of violating competition legislation. Atabekova added that identical tax conditions for non-residents and residents deprive the opportunity to protect the local market from
The Kyrgyz National News Agency "Kabar" now meets the basic standards set for international news agencies. This was stated in an interview with Sputnik by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who heads the information policy service at the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the agency's building has undergone complete modernization and major repairs.
Starting from January 19, Kyrgyz citizens will be able to exchange documents online. According to information provided by the press service of the Presidential Administration of the KR, indefinite driver's licenses of the old model will cease to be valid.
With the introduction of new asphalt pavement on Birimdik Kut Street in Bishkek, there has been an increase in speed limit violations by drivers. This is reported by the press service of the Road Traffic Safety Department (UPSM). In this regard, to prevent road traffic accidents and serious consequences, additional patrols will be organized on this street.
On January 16, in the evening, an accident occurred in the very center of Bishkek, involving an ambulance. The information was shared by eyewitnesses who contacted the Call center Kaktus.media. According to them, the incident happened at the corner of Moscow and K. Akiev streets, although they did not witness the moment of the collision.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the regulation of family celebrations and memorial ceremonies, which has been put out for public discussion. The main objective of this project is to establish order in the conduct of family celebrations and rituals associated with the commemoration of the deceased. This will help reduce unnecessary expenses considering the current economic situation of
Earlier, we covered the sharp turnaround in the situation with digitalization in Kyrgyzstan, when there was a "rollback" to cash payments. Buyers, accustomed to the convenience of electronic wallets, faced a restriction: "Cash only!"
The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the start of monitoring food establishments to check how the declared portions correspond to the actual weight of the dishes. This initiative is a response to the increase in prices at cafes and restaurants following the cancellation of the service charge. Kaktus.media has gathered opinions from experts on this issue.
In the coming weeks, TikTok will activate a new age verification system for users in European Union countries. This decision comes in response to growing demands for restricting access to the platform for individuals under 16 years old, as reported by the Kazinform agency. The new system, which has been tested over the past year, analyzes profile data, uploaded videos, and behavioral signals to determine whether an account may belong to a user under 13 years old.
Today, January 16, the demolition of the third floor is taking place at the construction site of the building near the Central Department Store (ЦУМ). In the center of the capital, more than 80% of the work on the large infrastructure project Old Bishkek has been completed.
