At the "Kabar" agency, a presentation of the new multilingual online portal Nomad.kg took place, which is designed to serve as a modern digital guide to all corners of Kyrgyzstan. This resource has been developed for both local and foreign tourists, providing unique opportunities to explore the country in a new light.
The Bishkek Administrative Court did not satisfy the claim of Zhyldyzkan Zholdoshova, who challenged the decision of the Central Election Commission, as she reported to Kaktus.media. The court recognized the actions of the CEC as legal, which led to Zholdoshova filing a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court.
In the broadcast of the program "An Experience With," Tyson announced that the fight will take place on the African continent and promises to be one of the most significant sporting events. "We are going to set new records. It will be something amazing," he noted.
Illustrative photo The ministry emphasizes that the main focus is on the expulsion of those migrants who pose the greatest danger and have been involved in serious crimes. In the agency's statement, it is also mentioned: "Illegal migrants understand our signal to leave the country. They realize that if they do not do this, we will detain them, and they will no longer be able to return," reports Foxnews.
The winter competition in universities of Kyrgyzstan, based on the results of the Unified National Testing (ORT), will take place in four stages. All dates can be found on the "Abiturient online" portal. Key dates of the admission campaign: Scans from the website. Scans from the website. It is important to note that the winter admission to universities is conducted exclusively for enrollment in contract places that remained vacant after the summer admission. The results of the ORT
The ban on working as couriers and delivery workers for migrants in St. Petersburg became one of the topics discussed during a live Q&A with residents, where Governor Alexander Beglov noted that this is necessary for the return of foreign workers to the city's communal services. According to him, this measure will help address the staffing shortages in this sector. Illustrative photo
Ruslan Kubataliev, who previously held the position of head of the apparatus of the presidential representative in the Osh region, has now been appointed to a new position. According to information provided by the press service of the presidential representative office in the Osh region, he has become the deputy director of the state agency responsible for civil service affairs and local self-government.
From December 2 to 11, a decade of legal support took place in Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to Human Rights Day. This was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by Akjol Kalbekov, the chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice. As part of this initiative, consultation platforms operated in all regions of the country, where citizens could receive free legal consultations on various issues. Lawyers, attorneys, as well as representatives of local
Starting from September 1, 2025, new rules will come into effect for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding their stay in Kazakhstan, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to the new regulations, citizens of Kyrgyzstan who violate the established stay periods (90 days within a 180-day period) may face entry restrictions into Kazakhstan.
The changes proposed by the president's administration have been published for discussion. The bill emphasizes that, despite the transition to an electronic format, corruption in the field of public procurement remains a serious problem. This negatively affects the quality of goods and services purchased, as well as the timeliness of decisions made by government structures. In this regard, it is proposed to simplify the public procurement process.
A council meeting on disability issues was held at the "Alga" sports complex, organized by the Bishkek city administration. The main focus of the meeting was on improving the quality of life and accessibility of urban infrastructure for citizens with disabilities, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Attending the event were Bishkek Mayor Aybek Junushaliev and the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Kanat Sagynbaev.
A tragic incident occurred in the southern capital, Osh, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old schoolboy. This was reported by the press service of the UPSM. According to the available information, on the evening of December 9, on Razzakov Street, a driver of a Honda Fit, born in 1973 and named A.N., hit the teenager who was crossing the road. Unfortunately, the young man died at the scene of the incident.
Residents of Matrosov and Karasaev Streets contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media for assistance, demanding that the Bishkek city hall take action regarding the abandoned building located at: Karasaev St., 41. According to them, this structure belongs to the municipality. Previously, it housed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, but now the building stands empty and abandoned.
Daniyar Monolbaev, the owner of the Papa John's franchise in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, announced the closure of the chain in these countries through his social media. According to him, this decision was the result of months of declining revenues, increasing expenses, and accumulated debts.
The State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the thwarting of an attempt to smuggle drugs, during which nearly 3 kilograms of hashish brought from Kyrgyzstan was seized. The incident occurred in the Boston district of the Andijan region. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle traveling from Andijan to Tashkent and, as a result of the inspection, discovered 2 kilograms and 994 grams of the drug, belonging to a 39-year-old resident of Andijan.
On December 10, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted Resolution No. 795, which introduces a new procedure for determining prices for services related to burial. This regulation serves as a unified methodological guideline for forming tariffs for funeral services provided by specialized services and municipal enterprises engaged in funeral matters.
A reverse business mission took place in Irkutsk, featuring entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This was reported by the press service of the governor of Irkutsk region. This event was organized as part of the national project "Effective and Competitive Economy" and aims to establish new business connections between companies in the Irkutsk region and Central Asia.
At the national athletics competition held in Almaty, 120 young athletes participated, including 13 students from the Satymkul Jumaanazarov Sports School. These competitions were organized in honor of O. N. Girzhon, an outstanding coach.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of December 11: The dollar has maintained its position unchanged, while the euro has sharply increased in value, and the ruble has depreciated.
As reported by the British Ice Skating organization, starting from the 2026/2027 season, same-sex couples will be able to participate in national competitions and championships. However, on the international stage, the rules of the International Skating Union (ISU) will continue to apply, which state that pairs must consist of participants of different genders.
In Talas, a traffic violation was recorded: a "VAZ" driver was towing sleds with children. On December 10, 2025, in the village of Bakai-Ata, employees of the Situational Center of the Talas Region Internal Affairs Department recorded a serious violation of traffic rules committed by the driver of a "VAZ 21144" vehicle on video.
In Bishkek and the Chui Valley, strong winds are forecasted in the coming days. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the speed of the eastern wind may reach 15-20 meters per second. The Ministry of Emergency Situations recommends staying in safe places during strong winds. In case of an emergency, it is necessary to immediately call the "112" service, which operates around the clock and accepts calls for free.
According to the portal "Gramota.ru," the word of 2025 is "zoomer." In second place is "burnout," and third place goes to "red flag." The shortlist included 12 words, and the voting took place among 469 philologists from 23 organizations representing 20 cities in Russia. "Zoomer" received 42% of the votes, "burnout" — 38%, "red flag" — 37%, and "prompt" — 36% of the votes. The term "zoomer" refers to
As a result of the heavy snowfall and blizzard that hit the Ak-Su district of the Issyk-Kul region on December 10, the roads were closed. This information was provided by Azizbek Dyykanov, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 11.
President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to hold elections if Western partners help ensure security during the voting. This statement was a response to Donald Trump's call for Ukrainian authorities to organize elections. According to current Ukrainian legislation, elections cannot take place under martial law.
According to Radio Azattyk, activist Aibek Tenizbay was detained by unknown individuals, as confirmed by his relatives. The incident occurred on December 11 in the village of Koy-Tash, located in the Chui region. The unknown individuals, who identified themselves as law enforcement officers, detained Tenizbay right outside his home. They also took his mother's mobile phone.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a change in the vector of the HIV epidemic: cases of infection are increasingly being registered among people who do not belong to the key groups. This is indicated in the report of the study "Index of Stigmatization of People Living with HIV." The republic has set an ambitious goal - to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Plans include achieving the 95-95-95 targets by 2026. However, as emphasized in the study, achieving these results depends on meeting the 10-10-10
A bus that got stuck in a snow trap on the Tyup-Kegen highway in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan has successfully returned to Almaty (Kazakhstan). Turmush previously reported that on December 10, around 4:00 PM, a passenger bus traveling from Almaty got caught in a snow blockade at the 68th kilometer of the Tyup-Kegen road.
During the discussions, the parties explored the possibilities for implementing large investment projects in Kyrgyzstan. The topics of cooperation included the financial and banking sector, the development of mineral deposits, the agro-industrial complex, logistics, construction, and the development of tourist infrastructure. Ravshanbek Sabirov presented a wide range of investment opportunities, including projects such as the SFIT "Tamchy," "Ala-Too Resort,"
In the 28th minute of the match, "Real" opened the scoring thanks to a goal from Rodrigo, who successfully finished an attack after a pass from Jude Bellingham. This goal was Bellingham's first after 33 matches. However, "Manchester City" quickly equalized: O'Reilly scored after a shot that was deflected by Courtois, and then Erling Haaland converted a penalty awarded for a foul by Rudiger, allowing "City" to take the lead.
The organizers' goals are aimed at globalization According to the High Technology Park, American investors and companies will be represented at CABXPO Bishkek 2025. The exhibition is designed to showcase innovative opportunities, strengthen business contacts, and provide access to international markets.
On December 10, a working trip was made by the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankhan Kenjebayev, to the Alai district. This information was provided by the press service of the envoy's office in the Osh region.
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a project to amend the Cabinet's resolution "On the Approval of the Medium-Term Tariff Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025-2030," which is now available for public discussion. In the agency, it is emphasized that the country's energy system is facing limited capacities and a shortage of electricity, especially during the winter period.
In the Chuy region, in the village of Shamshy of the Onbir-Zhylga ayil district, enterprises that were engaged in illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix and clay have been closed. This information became known during a working trip by the presidential envoy in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, who visited the village at the request of local residents.
On December 9-10, events aimed at combating corruption took place in Kara-Kul, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Initially, the meetings were held at the I. Razzakov Kara-Kul Technological Institute, and then at Vocational Lyceum No. 89. Participants included the city prosecutor and students.
On the Tyup–Kegen highway, at the 68th kilometer, a passenger bus traveling from Kazakhstan encountered difficulties due to heavy snowfall, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Currently, workers from the road maintenance enterprise No. 4 in the Tyup district are making efforts to free the bus from the snowdrift.
The classes held at the "Akniyet" center in Bishkek were aimed at developing legal literacy among teenagers.
The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reports that the Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision in Bishkek and the Alamudun district is actively responding to messages from social media. A recent inspection, conducted jointly with the municipal inspection, was initiated based on a video posted on Facebook. As a result, it was found that the foam producer, known as LLC "Bars Medved," is located in the village of
In the coming hours, a strong eastern wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region, with speeds reaching from 15 to 20 meters per second, according to meteorologists' warnings. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges residents to exercise caution, avoiding being near trees, advertising structures, and power lines. Ideally, it is recommended to stay indoors.
With the support of the NGO "Eurasia KG", the "E-Muras. Eco-Heritage Forum" will take place in Bishkek on December 12, 2025. This new urban event combines the ecological, cultural, and creative aspects of Kyrgyzstan. The forum aims to engage citizens in the movement for a clean country and responsible consumption methods, as well as to implement waste-free practices in everyday life. It will become a vibrant symbol of new ecological thinking.
A tragic incident occurred in Osh, resulting in the death of a schoolboy due to a car accident. This was reported by sources from the Kaktus.media editorial team. According to their information, on December 9, around 6:30 PM, on Razzakov Street, near the railway tracks, a driver of a "Honda Fit," born in 1973 and named N. A., hit 13-year-old K. D., who was crossing the road. The boy died at the scene of the accident. Preliminary information indicates that the driver did not see the
The open City Cup for women's wrestling took place in Bishkek, featuring girls from the U-15 and U-17 age categories. About 250 athletes representing Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan participated in the event. High-ranking representatives of sports organizations and famous athletes attended the opening ceremony of the tournament, including Kanatbek Mamatov, the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Bishkek City Hall, 2025 World Champion Nurzat Nurtayeva,
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ikhtiyar Nishonov, reached the semifinals at the World Boxing Championship in the United Arab Emirates. The championship, organized by the IBA, is taking place in Dubai.
The final of the 2025 Formula 1 season was disappointing for Lewis Hamilton, and his farewell message to the Ferrari team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix did not resonate.
On December 10, 2025, A.Sh., the mother of the missing girl, reported to the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek. In her statement, she mentioned that on December 9, 2025, at around 08:00, her daughter, 14-year-old Aydai Bayitova, left home in the new residential area "Kalyis-Ordo" heading to school and has not returned since.
According to information provided by 24.kg, a 29-year-old resident of Bishkek, D.Dj., reported systematic instances of violence from her husband since their wedding. “I can’t bear it any longer. I’m holding on only for the sake of the children; we have two — the elder is 1.5 years old and the younger is only 2.5 months,” the woman shared her feelings.
From December 12 to 20, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev will hold an exhibition dedicated to its 90th anniversary titled "MUZELE-90". The concept of MUZELE encompasses not only the physical space of the museum but also its invisible aspects — the labor, stories of people, architectural changes, and cultural missions. According to museum representatives, it is more than just a building or a collection; it is a complex intertwining of human destinies and
Today, December 11, strong eastern winds are forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley, with speeds reaching 15-20 meters per second. The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly recommends staying in safe places during strong winds. In case of emergencies, it is necessary to immediately contact service 112, which accepts calls 24/7 and is free of charge.
