The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively implementing plans to establish 385 processing enterprises across the country. This will increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR.
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.
During a working visit to the Batken region, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the village of Dostuk. According to the state committee, he inspected the condition of the new residential houses built with state budget funds and familiarized himself with the results of the construction work.
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
Today, the football club "Dordoi" announced that its head coach Vladimir Salo will continue to work with the team for another season. The new contract will be in effect until the end of the 2026 season.
They received monetary rewards for their actions Six doctors from the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology in Bishkek were detained on charges of corruption, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).
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
Overchuk emphasized that the signing of the free trade agreement with the UAE and the temporary agreement with Mongolia has become an important milestone during Belarus's presidency in the EAEU bodies in 2025. “Currently, work is underway to bring these agreements into force, and the ratification process has already begun in the participating countries. We are also starting joint steps to implement these agreements,” he added.
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
In the city of Manas, a 15-year-old boy was found who had gone missing from a children's psychoneurological social-stationary institution. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. It became known that the teenager disappeared on December 10 when he left the institution.
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
The road between Barskoon and Ak-Shyyrak in the Issyk-Kul region has been reopened for motorists. According to the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 3, Uluk Musa уулу, traffic on the Barskoon–Ak-Shyyrak route has been restored. Snow drifts at the Soök pass have been successfully cleared, and travel is now possible.
The identity of the deceased has been established An incident occurred in Bishkek, where a man was found hanged on a power line pole. This information was provided by the employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs.
The road clearing work is ongoing, and traffic is currently completely closed. The snow avalanches that formed on the section of the road from 64 to 119 kilometers have caused the complete closure of the road, as reported by DEP No. 26.
The director of the public foundation "League of Child Rights Defenders," Nazgul Turdubekova, reported this.
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The European Football Fans Association (FSE) has called on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to immediately stop ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. According to statements from fans, the established prices make participation in the tournament unaffordable for most supporters, as reported by Reuters. The issue concerns tickets that are distributed by national associations among official fan clubs and participants in loyalty programs.
As part of the 22nd tournament, managed by coaches Zh. Otgonbayar and A. Bat-Ochir, the team from Mongolia, consisting of seven boxers, managed to win two silver and two bronze medals. The silver medals were won by T. Enkhtur (67 kg) and D. Ganbold (60 kg), while the bronze awards went to B. Misheeltu (71 kg) and O. Togodor (80 kg).
In the under 59 kg category, Nanzaddorj demonstrated outstanding results: he lifted 250 kg in squats, 175 kg in bench press, and 242.5 kg in deadlift, totaling 667.5 kg. These achievements earned him the title of Asian champion. Nanzaddorj began practicing powerlifting in 2020. In his career, he has already won gold at national championships and two bronze medals at international competitions. This victory at the Asian Championship marked his first title at this level.
Omar Livaza, representing the Kyrgyzstan national team, has reached the finals of the World Boxing Championship in Dubai (UAE), which is a significant achievement for the country. In the semifinals, his opponent was Emmanuel Katema, a boxer from Zambia. Livaza confidently fought the match, demonstrating precise and powerful attacks throughout all three rounds, which allowed him to win with a score of 5:0.
By the order issued on December 10, 2025, under number 798, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev made changes to the rules for the use of official and private vehicles by state authorities. These changes pertain to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated April 30, 2022, No. 240 "On measures to regulate the use of official and non-governmental vehicles by state authorities and local self-government bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Photo by the State Committee for National Security. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security, a complex corruption scheme involving forensic psychiatric specialists was uncovered at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology. They are suspected of helping defendants in serious and particularly serious cases evade criminal responsibility for money by declaring them insane. The case materials indicate that in mid-2025, a group of six doctors from the
Illustrative photo Ukrainian drones, according to a source, struck the platform at least four times. The Lukoil platform, which was attacked, is the company's largest asset in the Russian part of the Caspian Sea and has significant oil reserves of approximately 129 million tons. Oil is extracted from several installations and exported via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Sources from the publication "Hromadske" claim that the strikes were carried out by a unit of the Security
During the meetings, the political, social, economic, and foreign economic agenda of the two states was discussed, as well as a thorough exchange of views on the development of relations and joint cooperation between Mongolia and Lithuania. The participants of the meeting emphasized the prospects for deepening economic interaction, particularly in the field of international logistics and cargo transportation, as well as the need to expand cooperation in the areas of education, culture, and
Starting January 1, 2026, the capital of Mongolia will begin using intelligent cameras to impose fines for ten categories of traffic violations. Last year, as part of the city budget, 1,606 AI cameras were installed at 176 intersections equipped with traffic lights, and their testing commenced. The cameras will record ten different traffic rule violations. During the testing phase, information about violations recorded by the cameras was sent to drivers via SMS, but fines were not imposed.
The agency noted that the reason for the decrease in natural gas imports is related to technical malfunctions in the gas pipeline in a neighboring country. At the same time, the information about the specific state was not disclosed. The Ministry of Energy assured that all necessary measures are being taken to improve the situation. The main task is to ensure a stable fuel supply for households and social institutions, such as schools, kindergartens, medical facilities, and thermal power
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, raised several important issues that require careful consideration and joint actions from the member states of the Union. He pointed out that over the past ten years, mutual trade among the member states has doubled, reaching 100 billion dollars. However, despite this, the share of trade within the Union remains low,
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated a loan of $60 million to support the improvement of public transport in Ulaanbaatar, which includes the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Additionally, the project will provide a grant of $500,000 through the Innovative Climate Finance Mechanism for Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP). “The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Ulaanbaatar will significantly improve the quality of public transport for passengers,” noted Shannon Cowlin, ADB
The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council has decided to abolish customs duties on the import of electric vehicles into Kyrgyzstan, which will come into effect in 2026. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). According to this decision, the country will have the opportunity to import up to 15,000 units of electric vehicles duty-free, including both fully electric models and hybrids (according to code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature). This benefit will apply
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.
On December 11, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Social Stores "Eurasia KG" and the Kyrgyz Economic University named after Musa Ryskulbekov. This event continues the strategy of expanding the foundation's partnerships with leading educational institutions in the country and improves access for students and teachers to essential goods. Anton Arskiy, the project manager of "Eurasia Social Stores," expressed satisfaction regarding the new partnership:
At the extended meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev discussed a number of initiatives outlined in the Declaration concerning the further development of economic processes within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union until 2030. Kasymaliev noted that it is particularly important that among the planned activities, support for small economies is included. This will allow
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan has announced a temporary ban on the import of fresh chicken eggs. This was reported in the news by "Informburo". According to the order, which came into effect on December 11, the import of eggs (commodity code of the Eurasian Economic Union's foreign economic activity: 040721) from third countries and EAEU countries is prohibited for a period of one month. The ban does not affect the transit of eggs through Kazakhstan.
In Bishkek, from December 11 to 13, the first republican olympiad on financial security for school students is taking place. This was reported by Kanat Asangulov, the chairman of the State Financial Intelligence Service, on the air of Birinchi Radio. The organization of the event was carried out with the support of the Central Election Commission for conducting referendums, the Ministry of Education, and the State Financial Intelligence Service, which is part of the Ministry of Finance.
As part of its activities to prevent interethnic discord, the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic identified a citizen, T.A.D., who regularly published materials on social media containing personal animosity towards a specific nationality. These actions can contribute to inciting interethnic hatred and lead to serious consequences, including mass riots.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the foreign exchange rates for December 12: The dollar rate remained stable, while the euro showed significant growth. The prices for the ruble decreased.
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.
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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
In Ridder, police were able to identify the man who was frying chicken on the Eternal Flame located at the Glory Obelisk. They analyzed footage from surveillance cameras, interviewed witnesses, and checked the surrounding area. As a result, a 31-year-old local resident was detained. The reasons for his actions remain unknown.
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
Francis Ngannou reacted to Dana White's comments, who claims that the former UFC champion pushed him. “We shouldn’t have gone down this path… I’m upset about how everything has unfolded. That’s it.
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the importance of electronic commerce, noting that it is one of the main drivers of the modern economy. He highlighted that the Union is already taking steps to create the necessary conditions for its stable growth; however, the existing regulations do not cover all aspects of the rapidly developing electronic commerce
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
According to his relatives, the officers who came for Tenizbay acted on behalf of law enforcement agencies. Temirbay also reported that they seized a phone, a tablet, and the mobile device of his mother, Anarkul Kasymalieva. "According to our information, he was taken to the GKNB [State Committee for National Security] office in Bishkek," he added.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the lack of evidence that vaccination can cause autism. This is stated in the report of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety. As part of its analysis, the committee examined existing studies regarding a possible link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 6% of patients who have recovered from coronavirus continue to experience long-lasting symptoms that can persist for several months. At a press conference in Geneva, Abdirahman Mahamud, head of the WHO's Emergency Situations Department, noted that "the long-term consequences of COVID-19 pose a serious problem." He specified that 6% of those who have recovered exhibit symptoms such as chronic fatigue,
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
