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Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan: Restoration of the Death Penalty Does Not Comply with the Constitution
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Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan: Restoration of the Death Penalty Does Not Comply with the Constitution

On December 10, 2025, the Constitutional Court considered the request of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for an opinion on a draft law that aimed to introduce the possibility of applying the death penalty for certain serious crimes, including the rape of children. The Court, exercising its constitutional powers, assessed the compliance of the proposed amendments with the Constitution and their impact on the fundamental principles of the constitutional order, including the protection of

11.12.2025, 07:33
The Prime Minister of Mongolia instructed officials to intensify the fight against corruption
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The Prime Minister of Mongolia instructed officials to intensify the fight against corruption

On this day, December 9, 2025, a working group was established with the task of accelerating the implementation of Mongolia's National Anti-Corruption Program. Based on the Prime Minister's directive, a working group has been formed that will focus on improving the legal environment to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest, strengthening justice, as well as reducing the level of corruption and abuse of power. An important aspect of the group's work will be analyzing the

11.12.2025, 06:41
Where do Ulaanbaatar residents shop most often?
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Where do Ulaanbaatar residents shop most often?

In Mongolia, a high-precision analysis of pedestrian traffic at major retail and service points has been conducted for the first time. The study was carried out using the international geolocation analytics platform Geo PRO by Mobicom Corporation, which counted pedestrians with the help of a professional research group, GMR. Geo PRO was developed in Japan and was initially used for urban planning, road congestion analysis, and public service accessibility assessment. Currently, this technology

11.12.2025, 05:28
14-year-old boy from Govi-Altai aimag became the world champion in drone programming
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14-year-old boy from Govi-Altai aimag became the world champion in drone programming

At the global ENJOY AI 2025 competition, which brought together 56 young engineers from Mongolia, participants showcased their skills and achieved significant success. On December 5, 2025, over 1000 children from 61 countries gathered to test their skills in drone programming and robotics. Among the participants were 56 young engineers from the aimags of Mongolia: Govi-Altai, Khovd, Darkhan, Govi-Sumber, and Bayankhongor, who competed alongside young talents from other countries. This event

11.12.2025, 05:11
Mongolia has taken a step closer to exporting its own gas to China
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Mongolia has taken a step closer to exporting its own gas to China

Pilot well TMK Energy at the gas extraction project from coal seams in Gurvantes, Mongolia TMK Energy reported record gas flow rates in Mongolia TMK Energy continues to demonstrate significant success in the gas extraction project from coal seams in Gurvantes, Mongolia, increasing gas flow by 18% in November. According to the company, their pilot wells are exceeding expectations, showing a stable influx of gas and water consumption. Water intake remained at October's level, amounting to

11.12.2025, 04:33
Mongolia Rises 5 Positions in the World Bank's Ranking for Statistical Efficiency Indicators
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Mongolia Rises 5 Positions in the World Bank's Ranking for Statistical Efficiency Indicators

In the new World Bank ranking, Mongolia ranks 47th out of 217 countries, rising from the 52nd position it held in 2023. This growth of 5 positions illustrates improvements in the statistical infrastructure and governance in the country. Every year, the World Bank releases a ranking based on statistical efficiency (The Statistical Performance Indicators – SPI), which is formed based on official international data. These indicators provide up-to-date information on global development, including

11.12.2025, 04:19
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to the Asian Beach Games
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Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to the Asian Beach Games

This year, the Asian Beach Games will return after a ten-year hiatus. Over the course of eight days, athletes will compete in 14 different disciplines. More than 3,700 participants from 45 Asian countries have registered to take part, among which Mongolia will present over 100 athletes. Mongolians will compete in nine sports, including jiu-jitsu, kurash, 3x3 beach basketball, and beach wrestling. Ten years ago, the previous Asian Beach Games were held in Da Nang, Socialist Republic of Vietnam,

11.12.2025, 04:16
Letters of Galdan Boshogtu-Khan to the Russian Tsar, preserved in Poland, introduced into scientific circulation
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Letters of Galdan Boshogtu-Khan to the Russian Tsar, preserved in Poland, introduced into scientific circulation

The fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies titled "Mongolia and Mongols: Past and Present" took place at the University of Warsaw. This event is held every two years by the Faculty of Asian and African Studies. The conference is organized in collaboration with the Department of Asian and African Cultures at the University of Warsaw, the Embassy of Mongolia in Poland, and the National University of Mongolia. This year, around 70 researchers from more than ten countries

11.12.2025, 04:09
Sports

Kyrgyzstan Athletes Won 19 Medals at the Asian Armwrestling Cup

In Ajman (UAE), the Asian Armwrestling Championship has concluded, where the team from Kyrgyzstan achieved significant success by winning 19 medals. This was reported by the armwrestling federation. Out of the total number of medals, 13 were gold, two silver, and four bronze.

10.12.2025, 22:36
Sports

The "Friendship Cup" Kickboxing Tournament Took Place in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a major kickboxing tournament called the "Cup of Friendship" took place. As reported by the ISKA KR Kickboxing Federation, the event gathered a record number of participants—over 900 athletes from various regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Iran. For four days, athletes competed for medals in different kickboxing disciplines: Point-Fighting, Full-Contact, and K-1.

10.12.2025, 22:30
Local news

How is Ala-Too Square decorated for the New Year? One video

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.

10.12.2025, 21:56
Local news

Kyrgyzstan is ready to cooperate with the mining and metallurgy sector of Tajikistan

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

10.12.2025, 21:55
Local news

The Constitutional Court deemed the reinstatement of the death penalty unacceptable.

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

10.12.2025, 21:54
In Aravan, former civil servants suspected of corruption in land transformation have been detained
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In Aravan, former civil servants suspected of corruption in land transformation have been detained

According to information from the press service of the Osh region police department, the following individuals have been detained: A. B., born in 1967, who held the position of head of the urban planning and architecture department in the Aravan district; A. K., born in 1953, who previously headed the Nurabad rural administration; I. A., born in 1969, a former land issues specialist at the district cadastral enterprise; Y. A., born in 1968, who served as a land surveyor in the Nurabad rural

10.12.2025, 21:54
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In Osh, heavy rain flooded the basements of residential buildings, schools, and a religious center.

As a result of heavy rainfall, the basements of several residential buildings, educational institutions, and a religious center in the city of Osh were flooded. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on December 10 at 08:40, heavy rains led to the flooding of the basements of three residential buildings on Mominov Street and one house on T. Atambaev Street. The basement of the religious educational center "Asylzada Aiymdar" on Kulatov Street and the

10.12.2025, 21:50
Local news

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Did Not Attend the Award Ceremony

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.

10.12.2025, 21:43
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Australia is the first in the world to impose a complete ban on social media use by children under 16.

According to new legislation, users under the age of 16 must delete their accounts from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch, and Threads. The top ten most popular platforms are required to block children's access to their resources, or they face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars (approximately 33 million US dollars), reports The Guardian. All companies, except X, have expressed agreement with the new requirements.

10.12.2025, 21:37
Local news

Bishkek Resident on Unplowed Secondary Streets and Sidewalks After the Snowfall

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.

10.12.2025, 21:30
Incidents

The Customs Service identified a violation of the conditions for the temporary import of containers worth over 2 million soms.

According to information from the customs service, from 2021 to 2023, 34 containers were imported through the "Torugart" checkpoint addressed to LLC "B. LLC" and LLC "Ü. i. K." under temporary import documents. Currently, these containers have not been returned, and their status in the EAIS database remains open. Non-compliance with the conditions of temporary import has resulted in a loss to the state amounting to 2,041,709 soms, including accrued penalties.

10.12.2025, 21:26
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Snowfall in Jeti-Oguz Halted the School Bus Movement to Zeleny Gai

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Zeleny Gai, schoolchildren are facing difficulties in getting to classes due to snowfalls that have blocked the roads. Urmati Dokoev, the head of the Jeti-Oguz rural administration, reported on the problems that have arisen due to worsening weather conditions for students.

10.12.2025, 21:23
Local news

The diplomatic mission of the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi has concluded.

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,

10.12.2025, 21:19
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A strong snowstorm has blocked more than 200 vehicles on the Tyup-Kegen highway — emergency services have arrived at the scene

On December 10, the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported that traffic jams on the Tyup–Kegen highway had been successfully cleared. According to the agency's information, on December 10, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions occurred at the 10th kilometer of the Tyup–Kegen road, leading to heavy snowfall and blizzards. As a result, a traffic jam formed in which more than 200 vehicles were stuck.

10.12.2025, 21:02
Local news

Restrictions on civil society undermine the resilience of states — Ismailova

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.

10.12.2025, 20:37
How to Take an HIV Rapid Test on Your Own
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How to Take an HIV Rapid Test on Your Own

Kanykey Kydykbaeva, an epidemiologist from the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viruses and HIV, shared information about the methodology for conducting a rapid HIV test using gingival fluid. The specialist noted that this test is internationally recognized and can be performed at home without the need to consult a healthcare professional. The testing is quick and painless, taking only 20 minutes and does not require the use of blood. Before starting the procedure, it is

10.12.2025, 20:32
Economy

American companies will participate in the CABXPO business exhibition in Bishkek

On December 25, an international business exhibition CABXPO Bishkek 2025 will take place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the High Technology Park. According to the information, the event will be held on the park's premises and will serve as a platform for showcasing innovative solutions, developing business networks, and seeking new career opportunities.

10.12.2025, 20:28
In Bishkek, the demolition of illegal structures continues
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In Bishkek, the demolition of illegal structures continues

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.

10.12.2025, 20:28
Health

In Bishkek, the number of children with ARVI is increasing: hundreds of patients seek help daily, - doctor of the City Children's Hospital

In Bishkek, there has been an increase in cases of ARVI and viral diseases among children. This was reported on December 10 by Aizada Orozbekova, a specialist at the City Children's Clinical Hospital for Emergency Medical Care, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." According to her information, the day before, 694 children visited the institution, of which 39 were hospitalized, while about 95% received recommendations for outpatient treatment at home.

10.12.2025, 20:27
Maksym has entered the UNESCO Heritage List
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Maksym has entered the UNESCO Heritage List

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.

10.12.2025, 20:24
Local news

The Vice Mayor of Bishkek spoke about where scooter parking will be prohibited.

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

10.12.2025, 20:07
Local news

"Under Video Cameras." Violations of Attorney-Client Privilege Reported in Kyrgyzstan

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

10.12.2025, 20:07
Local news

Heavy snowfall caused massive evening traffic jams in Bishkek

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.

10.12.2025, 20:07
Champions League: "Barcelona," "Atletico," "Bayern," and Golovin's Goal
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Champions League: "Barcelona," "Atletico," "Bayern," and Golovin's Goal

The concluded matchday of the Champions League 2025/26 delighted fans with four unexpected twists. The teams "Barcelona," "Atletico Madrid," "Bayern Munich," and "Atalanta" achieved victories, while "Union" from Brussels nearly pulled off a sensational comeback, losing to "Marseille" with a score of 2:3.

10.12.2025, 20:05