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Local news

Residents are invited to public hearings on the Bishkek General Plan until 2050 (dates, addresses)

The hearings on the General Plan of Bishkek for 2025-2050 will take place on December 24 and 25, 2025, in various districts of the city. This is reported by the press service of the city hall. Schedule for December 24, 2025: Lenin District - Chuy Avenue, 168a, starting at 10:00. First May District - Chuy Avenue, 168a, starting at 14:00. Schedule for December 25, 2025: October District - meeting hall of the October Akimat, starting at 10:00. Sverdlov District - Usenbaeva Street, 200/1, starting

17.12.2025, 16:44
Local news

The flow of labor migrants in Saint Petersburg decreased by 10 percent over the year

According to data presented by the chairman of the city committee for labor and employment, Vasily Ponidelko, the number of labor migrants in St. Petersburg decreased by 10% in 2025, amounting to 293 thousand people. Previously, in 2024, this number reached 327 thousand. Ponidelko reported that an assessment of the migration flow, including both internal and foreign migrants, was conducted in collaboration with the Higher School of Economics, including those from the Eurasian Economic Union

17.12.2025, 16:43
Russian and Belarusian Skiers Allowed to Compete at the Olympics in Italy in 2026
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Russian and Belarusian Skiers Allowed to Compete at the Olympics in Italy in 2026

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) partially upheld the appeals of skiers from Russia and Belarus, declaring invalid the decision of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) that prohibited them from participating in international competitions. The case concerns the FIS ruling made on October 21, which denied athletes from Russia and Belarus entry to competitions under the federation's auspices, even in a neutral status. This decision affected both the Olympic and

17.12.2025, 16:42
The State Committee for National Security and the Military Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan uncovered a corruption scheme in the Ministry of Defense.
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The State Committee for National Security and the Military Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan uncovered a corruption scheme in the Ministry of Defense.

In Kyrgyzstan, an investigation into bribery and official forgery has been conducted by the GKNB in collaboration with the Military Prosecutor's Office. It has been revealed that some officials of the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic are involved in corrupt activities, which are classified under Articles 343 part 1 and 346 part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the special services, a graduate of the national military lyceum "Z.A.E." received

17.12.2025, 16:40
Local news / Exclusive

A project is being implemented in the Aravan district to provide the population with drinking water.

In the Aravan district of the Osh region, in the rural area of Kerme-Too, efforts continue to provide the population with clean drinking water. Today, Amanakan Kenzhebaev, the head of the Osh region, arrived on a working visit to this area to familiarize himself with the progress of this project. The responsible officials provided information on the progress of the work, noting that the initiative to supply clean water started last year and is currently in an active phase. The project includes

17.12.2025, 16:38
Exclusive

The Cabinet approved the procedure for maintaining state registers of breeding achievements and traditional knowledge.

On December 3, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 774, which established new rules for maintaining the State Register of Protected Breeding Achievements and the Register of Traditional Knowledge. This document was adopted to implement the laws "On Legal Protection of Breeding Achievements" and "On Protection of Traditional Knowledge," and it defines the procedures for registering objects that are granted legal protection, as well as recording all changes

17.12.2025, 16:37
Balikchy received 10 new buses
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Balikchy received 10 new buses

An important event took place in Balakchy: the city received ten new buses, and in the coming days, another ten units of special transport are expected to arrive. This information was announced by the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The head of the president's office, Kanbek Tumanbaev, visited Balakchy on a working trip, where he was able to hand over the buses purchased in China, each with 24 seats. This initiative is supported by President Sadyr Japarov and was

17.12.2025, 16:35
The State Committee for National Security has uncovered a corruption scheme in the admission process to a military educational institution.
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The State Committee for National Security has uncovered a corruption scheme in the admission process to a military educational institution.

As a result of the joint efforts of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the Military Prosecutor's Office, a corruption scheme related to the admission of students to a higher military educational institution (VUZ) has been uncovered. According to GKNB information, criminal cases have been initiated against some officials of the Ministry of Defense for receiving bribes and official forgery.

17.12.2025, 16:34
Revenue from visas and single permits exceeded 5 billion soms
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Revenue from visas and single permits exceeded 5 billion soms

As of today, revenues from visas and single permits amount to over 5 billion soms, which has significantly supported the state budget of the country. This was announced at a briefing by the Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu. According to him, 48,439 single permits have been issued through the "Electronic Visa" portal.

17.12.2025, 16:30
"Avatar 3: Flame and Ashes": Major Premiere in Bishkek
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"Avatar 3: Flame and Ashes": Major Premiere in Bishkek

On December 16, a closed press screening of the third part of the blockbuster "Avatar: The Way of Water" took place at the capital's cinema "Kosmopark". Famous personalities from Kyrgyzstan gathered at the event — actors, directors, show business stars, and bloggers. The screening was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the "Cinematica" cinema chain.

17.12.2025, 16:30
Ninth Grader Who Attacked a School in the Moscow Region Planned to Target a Teacher
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Ninth Grader Who Attacked a School in the Moscow Region Planned to Target a Teacher

The student was searching for the teacher in the classrooms According to information published in the Telegram channel Baza and relayed by Lenta.RU, the teenager intended to carry out an attack on the mathematics teacher Maria Dmitrievna. He prepared an improvised explosive device, which he planned to place in one of the classrooms. Currently, security service personnel are checking all educational premises.

17.12.2025, 16:27
Exclusive

Chyngyz Ajibayev, Karim Khandzheza, and Zhyldyz Taalaybek kyzy nominated for the position of vice-speaker

On December 17, at the first meeting of the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh, candidates for the positions of vice-speakers were proposed. According to the new structure, the speaker of the parliament will have one first vice-speaker and two vice-speakers. The parliamentary group "Eldik" nominated Chyngyz Azhibaev as a candidate for the position of first vice-speaker.

17.12.2025, 16:26
Economy / Exclusive

In Ala-Buka, a wool processing enterprise is opening for the first time

In the Ala-Buka region, the opening of the first wool processing enterprise is expected, as reported by local administration representatives. It has become known that the construction of a production facility has been completed in the village of Kosh-Bolot, where the necessary equipment and machines for processing have already been installed. The entire process is nearing completion.

17.12.2025, 16:25
The GNS stated that for the first time in the history of independent Kyrgyzstan, it has prematurely fulfilled the plan for tax and payment collection.
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The GNS stated that for the first time in the history of independent Kyrgyzstan, it has prematurely fulfilled the plan for tax and payment collection.

In the historical context of independent Kyrgyzstan, the tax service has completed the annual plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule for the first time. This information was published by the press service of the agency. According to the established plan, in 2025, tax revenues were supposed to amount to 268 billion 326.4 million soms. The tax service fully achieved this indicator, which indicates a positive growth trend and the success of the reforms being implemented.

17.12.2025, 16:23
Local news

Mud, Pits, and Sinking Cars. Residents Complain About Sewer Installation

In the Call center Kaktus.media, inquiries have been received from residents regarding the sewer installation work in the area of the Alamedin market on Slavyanskaya Street and in Pechersky Lane. “We live in the Alamedin market area. For the past two months, an unknown organization has been conducting excavations on Slavyanskaya Street and in Pechersky Lane. The sewer is being laid, but we have not been informed for whom exactly. The work began in the autumn-winter period. We cannot walk down

17.12.2025, 16:10
KTZh announced the temporary closure of the railway crossing on Kroupskaya Street
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KTZh announced the temporary closure of the railway crossing on Kroupskaya Street

The State Enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'" announced the temporary closure of the railway crossing located at 3748 km pk-5 section between the stations Belovodskaya and Shopokovo. This crossing on Kroupskaya Street, which connects the villages of Vinsovkhoz and Asylbash, will be closed for passage. This event is scheduled for December 19, 2025, from 08:00 to 17:00.

17.12.2025, 16:10
Exclusive

What is happening to Kyrgyz citizens in temporary detention centers in Russia? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted an inspection.

Employees of the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Yekaterinburg conducted an inspection at the temporary detention center for foreign nationals, which is managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, consular staff met with Kyrgyz citizens to discuss compliance with local legislation and explain the migration registration process, as well as the possibility of appealing

17.12.2025, 16:09
Local news

At the State Agency for Public Service Affairs, digital competencies of civil servants were discussed with the International Telecommunication Union

The State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), organized a round table dedicated to assessing the digital skills of public and municipal employees. During this event, the results of a study were presented, aimed at determining the current level of digital competencies in this field. The agency reported the beginning of the development of a methodology for assessing these skills.

17.12.2025, 16:09
In Kyrgyzstan, foreign citizens will be issued resident cards.
Local news / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, foreign citizens will be issued resident cards.

In Kyrgyzstan, foreigners arriving in the country will receive resident cards, allowing them to legally carry out their activities. This information was presented by Seitek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a recent briefing for journalists. According to him, the resident card will contain important personal data of the foreign citizen.

17.12.2025, 16:06
Economy

Over 275 billion soms in taxes collected in Kyrgyzstan in 11 months

According to the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, the tax and payment collection plan for 2025 was fulfilled ahead of schedule. According to the established plan, it was necessary to collect 268 billion 326.4 million soms. However, from January to November of the current year, it was possible to collect 275 billion 742 million soms.

17.12.2025, 16:04
A Social Theater Performance from Rostov-on-Don was Shown at KRSU
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A Social Theater Performance from Rostov-on-Don was Shown at KRSU

Within the walls of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin, a unique theatrical performance took place. The artists of the social youth theater "Premiera" from Rostov-on-Don performed Anton Chekhov's comedy "The Bear". This performance was part of a tour program called "Time C (reading Chekhov)", which also involved actors from the Youth Slavic Theater of KRSU.

17.12.2025, 16:04
In western Kazakhstan, 3 people died in a traffic accident
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In western Kazakhstan, 3 people died in a traffic accident

Three people died as a result of a traffic accident that occurred in the West Kazakhstan region. This is reported by Kazakhstani media, citing data from the local police department. According to law enforcement agencies, the tragedy happened on December 16 at 20:30 on the Uralsk — Kirsanova highway, near the village of Volodarskoye. The driver of a KIA K5, born in 1989, lost control, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided with a VAZ-2104, driven by a man born in 1974.

17.12.2025, 15:55
Sadyr Japarov proposed to require voters to attend elections
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Sadyr Japarov proposed to require voters to attend elections

The president called on deputies to consider mandatory voter participation in elections Sadyr Japarov, serving as president, during the first session of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation, proposed to introduce mandatory participation of citizens in the electoral process. He noted that the creation of necessary conditions did not lead to the expected increase in turnout, which was supposed to reach 70%.

17.12.2025, 15:55
GKNB: Officials of the Ministry of Defense are involved in a corruption scheme
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GKNB: Officials of the Ministry of Defense are involved in a corruption scheme

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) together with the Military Prosecutor's Office is investigating a corruption scheme related to bribery and document forgery. This crime falls under Articles 343 part 1 and 346 part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 2024, one of the graduates of the national military lyceum, Z.A.E., scored 108 points in the results of the nationwide testing, which is below the minimum threshold of 110 points set by the

17.12.2025, 15:54
The President asked deputies not to try to arrange jobs for acquaintances and relatives.
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The President asked deputies not to try to arrange jobs for acquaintances and relatives.

He strongly recommended not to exert pressure on ministers and local authorities “In previous parliamentary convocations, there was a negative trend. At that time, there was a system where deputies were subordinate to factions. They often approached ministers and regional leaders with requests to employ their acquaintances or relatives. This became the norm. In cases where a civil servant refused to fulfill such requests, their mistakes were publicly exposed and sometimes exaggerated to

17.12.2025, 15:52
For the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, the State Tax Service has fulfilled the plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule.
Economy / Exclusive

For the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, the State Tax Service has fulfilled the plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule.

The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has achieved an important milestone by fulfilling the established plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule for the first time in its history. This information was confirmed by the press service of the agency. According to the established requirements, it was planned to collect 268 billion 326.4 million soms in 2025. The Tax Service successfully accomplished this task and even exceeded the planned figures, indicating a positive trend in the growth of

17.12.2025, 15:51
Economy

When Everything Becomes More Expensive. How Prices Changed in 2025

The year 2025 will be remembered by Kyrgyzstanis for the rapid rise in prices. While in previous years the increase was less noticeable, this year the feeling of empty wallets became almost instantaneous. Kaktus.media offers a look at the changes in prices in the country since the beginning of 2025.

17.12.2025, 15:51
Incidents

Attack at a school in the Moscow region. The Tajik Foreign Ministry demanded an impartial investigation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan expressed condemnation regarding the murder of a 10-year-old student from the Uspenskaya Secondary School, located in the village of Gorki-2 in the Odintsovo District of the Moscow Region. This information was published on the official Telegram channel of the ministry. Ksenia Sobchak also commented on this crime, noting that the roots of such violence should not be sought in the internet or video games, but in insufficient upbringing and lack of

17.12.2025, 15:48
Local news

WHO warns of the spread of a new variant of Hong Kong flu

With the onset of the flu season in the northern hemisphere, there is a rapid spread of a new variant of the AH3N2 virus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to Wencin Zhang, head of the WHO's Global Respiratory Threats Department, there is currently active spread of influenza and other respiratory viruses. She noted that the current season is marked by the emergence and rapid spread of a new variant of AH3N2, which was first detected in August in Australia

17.12.2025, 15:44