Photo from the internet Chingiz Aydarov, a prominent representative of contemporary art in Kyrgyzstan, passed away in Bishkek at the age of 41. The artist's family announced this through his social media pages. According to their information, the funeral will be held today.
Professor Abdilbait Mamasidikov, who holds the position of rector at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, is attending the III Gumi Educational Forum in the Republic of Korea. This event is organized by Kyung Hee University in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and serves as a significant international platform for promoting leadership qualities in the field of digital education.
A trial took place in Moscow against a criminal group that was involved in issuing fake certificates of Russian language proficiency to migrants, as reported by the Investigative Committee of Russia through its Telegram channel. Members of the criminal organization, including an employee of the Pushkin Institute, were found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of two to three years in a general regime colony.
Specialists warn of the possibility of snow avalanches on the Karakol—Enilchek highway in the Issyk-Kul region and urge caution. In particular, an avalanche hazard is expected at the pass leading to the village of Enilchek. Traffic police inspectors strongly recommend that drivers and local residents exercise caution.
Trump claims that Caracas uses funds from oil sales to finance drug trafficking and other illegal activities. He also promised to increase the U.S. military presence until Venezuela agrees to concessions. In his post on the social media platform Truth Social, the president stated that Venezuela is "surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in South America." In response to these actions, the Venezuelan government issued a statement accusing Trump of violating international law
A local resident contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center, complaining about the poor condition of the road on Karagaysky Lane. Every day, she takes her child to kindergarten No. 41, and the journey through this lane has become a real challenge. “Every morning when we go to kindergarten, our shoes and clothes get covered in dirt. If the child asks to be picked up, I get dirty too. We arrive at kindergarten all muddy, and we carry this dirt with us. When will this road finally be repaired?” she
During the first meeting of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies elected Ulan Primov as the chairman of the temporary unified committee. Out of 87 registered deputies, 84 supported his candidacy.
President Sadyr Japarov opened the first session of the deputies of the new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh VIII on December 17. Members of the Cabinet of Ministers were also present at the event. In his speech, the head of state noted:
Today, the national youth boxing championship has opened in Kyrgyzstan for those born in 2008-2009. The relevant information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the opening ceremony, the director of the specialized children and youth Olympic reserve school "Yntymak," Rustam Niyazaliev, and the executive director of the National Boxing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, Orozbek Evgachev, were spotted. Athletes, coaches, and
At the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies unanimously supported the candidacy of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu for the position of Speaker of the Parliament. During the discussion, 5 deputy groups nominated his candidacy, which allowed for consensus among those present. As a result of the secret ballot, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu was elected as the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Since the beginning of the heating season this year, 14 people from the Jalal-Abad region have sought medical assistance due to carbon monoxide poisoning. This information was provided by the press service of the regional emergency management agency.
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu became the speaker of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, receiving 84 votes in favor and only 3 against. All previously formed deputy groups, including "Ata-Jurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan," supported his candidacy. It is important to note that Turgunbek uulu had previously served as the acting speaker in the parliament of the seventh convocation.
President Sadyr Japarov emphasized during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that one of the reasons the country has lagged behind its neighbors since gaining independence is insufficient personnel policy. He noted that after the proclamation of independence, the issue of training specialists was completely ignored. Currently, the "Akyiman" lyceum has been opened in the country, aimed at preparing future personnel for public administration.
The Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, is participating in the XI session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP-11), which is taking place in Doha, Qatar, from December 15 to 19, 2025. According to the press service of the Attorney General's Office, the event has gathered representatives from over 190 countries, including more than 2000 prosecutors and heads of anti-corruption agencies, as well as participants
Bakyt Torobaev, acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, called on agrarians to actively implement drip and sprinkler irrigation. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. According to him, climate change, reduced precipitation, and melting glaciers require more efficient use of water resources. Particularly concerning is the drop in water levels in the Issyk-Kul
From December 19 to 25, 2023, the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup will be held in the capital of the Maldives — the city of Male — where the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan will represent their country.
At Batken Airport, 30 children from the Batken region flew to Bishkek to participate in the presidential New Year’s tree event. Two adults accompanied them on their journey. Before the flight, the children were congratulated by Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Batken region, who wished them a safe trip.
Meteorologists forecast snow in Bishkek in the second half of the current week. December 18 - snow is expected at night, with temperatures dropping to −2 degrees. During the day, it will be warmer, up to +6 degrees, but rain is also possible, which may turn into snow.
Five deputy groups have been formed in the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Nurlanbek Azygaliev, the leader of the "Ata-Jurt" group, its members include:
With the onset of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere, a new strain of the AH3N2 virus is rapidly spreading. This is reported by the UN News Service, citing data from the World Health Organization (WHO). Wenqing Zhang, head of the Global Respiratory Threats Department at WHO's Epidemic and Pandemic Management Division, stated that the virus was first identified in August in Australia and New Zealand. Since then, it has been detected in more than 30 countries.
From 13:00 on December 17, 2025, temporary restrictions on the movement of heavy trucks will be introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway (near the Sosnovka post). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. It is specified that the road maintenance enterprise No. 9 is conducting work on road clearing and laying inert materials.
By the order of Ermat Jumayev, the plenipotentiary representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Talas region, 30 children were sent to the New Year's tree event funded by local authorities. This year, children from disadvantaged families, as well as half-orphans and full orphans, were selected for the event. Among them, 7 children are from the city of Talas, 6 from the Bakai-Ata district, 6 from the Aitmatov district, and 6 from the Manas district.
The Kaktus.media Call Center received inquiries from residents of the city regarding the condition of the underground passage at the intersection of Lev Tolstoy and Aitmatov. Residents report: "After the snowfall and rains, water is dripping everywhere in the underground passage at the intersection of Lev Tolstoy and Aitmatov, resulting in puddles forming on the floor."
The Supreme Court has changed the sentence of a man who, in a conflict with his ex-wife, doused himself and her with gasoline in an attempt to set fire to himself. The court of first instance found him guilty of attempted murder and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. An amnesty was applied to the defendant, reducing the sentence to 9 years. The Jalal-Abad Regional Court excluded the application of amnesty from the sentence.
The issue of access to Russian assets continues to face resistance from Belgium, prompting EU ambassadors to gather for a meeting on Wednesday morning. The goal of this meeting is to try to agree on important details ahead of the EU summit taking place in Brussels on Thursday. According to information from Politico, some of Ukraine's allies are considering actions that do not require Belgium's participation. Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina noted in this context: "It is
During the parliamentary session on December 17, President Sadyr Japarov pointed out the problems associated with the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that despite the introduction of remote voting, the level of citizen participation turned out to be extremely low.
President Sadyr Japarov informed the deputies that their vehicle fleet has been updated. This statement was made at the first meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. It is worth noting that on the same day, a solemn ceremony for the oath-taking of the deputies of the VIII convocation took place in the parliament building.
The GUBDD KR presented the main factors contributing to road traffic accidents in the country. This data was announced on December 17 during an online meeting led by the head of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, A. Kozukeev, along with the heads of various departments of the GUBDD.
According to media reports, sandy islands have emerged in the areas where the water has receded, and some boats have ended up in shallow water and run aground. Local residents are expressing concern about this situation. Sezer Akcha, who has lived in the area for 15 years, shared his observations: he noted that the last time the sea receded this much was about three years ago.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov announced plans to provide paved roads in every village of the country. He noted that previously only one kilometer of road was often paved, which caused many problems. “Some deputies, while discussing the reports of the cabinet of ministers or the national budget, often demand the paving of one kilometer of road in their villages. Otherwise, they threaten to vote against the report. This results in only one kilometer being paved,
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the participation of deputy ministers in committees and the parliament is also possible. He emphasized that today the formation of committees and factions is taking place, and deputies often invite ministers to such meetings.
Today, December 17, 2025, at the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov shared the successes of the country's economy and noted that external debts are under full control. The head of state emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has entered the ranks of the top three countries in the world in terms of economic growth, with a gross domestic product increase of 10%.
President Sadyr Japarov announced plans to open presidential lyceums "AkyIman" in every region of Kyrgyzstan at a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. Currently, a lyceum is already functioning in the Issyk-Kul region, and construction of similar educational institutions is underway in the Talas and Jalal-Abad regions.
According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, a businessman was detained in Osh, who is suspected of financing a criminal group led by Kamchy Asanbek (Kolbaev). According to the version of the GKNB, the detained S. K. K. had close ties with a previously eliminated criminal authority and paid him money monthly, as well as to another criminal leader, Kadyr Dosonov, to ensure his protection and strengthen his positions in Osh and the surrounding areas.
The Chuy Regional Chamber Orchestra will embark on New Year's concerts in cities such as Osh, Manas, and Gulcho. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reports on the upcoming events. The concerts are scheduled for the following dates and locations:
On December 14, 2025, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District received information from the surgical department of the Jayil District Hospital that a local resident, K.T., born in 1991 and holding the position of deputy head of the checkpoint 'Kainy' of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, was admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of: "Penetrating stab wound, alcohol intoxication." This was reported by the press service of the Main
The recent elections in the Jogorku Kenesh have concluded, and the deputies have already begun their work, opening the first session of the new convocation on December 17. Unlike previous elections, this process took place without loud scandals and threats of a coup, indicating the viability of the new political system introduced by President Japarov.
The information about this was disseminated by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce On December 16, 2025, a ceremony was held in Kabul to open the Trade House of the Kyrgyz Republic, attended by the Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov and the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan Nuruddin Azizi.
President of the United States Donald Trump announced the expansion of the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the US. The corresponding document was published by the White House on December 16, and the new restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2026. This list now includes 20 countries and territories, doubling the number of states whose citizens are subject to the ban, as reported by DW. Now, a complete entry ban will apply to citizens of Burkina Faso, Laos,
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On T. Baizakov Avenue in Manas, wandering horses were spotted, which led to a fine of 5,500 soms being imposed on their owner. According to information from an eyewitness, the incident occurred on the night of December 17, when a herd of horses roamed freely in the city center.
In Batken, the installation of the main New Year tree of the region has been completed, impressively standing at a height of 20 meters. According to a Turmush correspondent, the ceremonial lighting of the tree will take place on December 17 at 18:00 as part of the festive program. Concert performances and a disco for the youth are planned for local residents and guests of the city.
In Moscow, preliminary results of the "Amina" application, which monitors migrants, were announced. According to information from the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the capital, more than 139,000 migrants were removed from police records due to the lack of up-to-date geodata. Illustrative photo
At the parliamentary meeting held on December 17, President Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the VIII convocation with congratulations and hopes for their constructive work for the benefit of the people and the country, as well as for adherence to their oath. He noted that until 2020, many factions acted in the interests of corrupt schemes and were linked to organized crime, which undermined citizens' trust in deputies and state institutions.
At the signing ceremony of the loan agreement concerning the construction of the "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" railway, Bakyt Torobayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, was present. This information was published on the official website of the Government of Kyrgyzstan.
In the village of Myrza-Aryk, located in the rural district of Karool in the Uzgen region, a kindergarten was opened that can accommodate 100 children. This was reported by Ruslan Alaychiev, the head of the Karool rural council. According to Alaychiev, there are currently 517 children on the waiting list for spots in the kindergarten. The opening of the new facility will allow 100 of them to start attending kindergarten. The construction and equipment were financed by a private entrepreneur for
President Sadyr Japarov, in his speech at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, urged the deputies of the eighth convocation to refrain from bargaining with members of the Cabinet of Ministers. He emphasized that during the discussion and approval of reports, situations often arise where deputies attempt to negotiate with ministers, especially when it comes to the implementation of infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a kilometer of road. In his opinion, this is not
