The national forum "Validation of Professional Skills - A Step Towards Labor Market Development" took place in Bishkek.

On December 9, a national forum titled "Validation of Professional Skills — A Step Towards Labor Market Development" was held in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Education. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, as well as representatives from government agencies, public and international organizations, business associations, and employers.

A unique balbal has been transferred to the National Historical Museum

The National Historical Museum has been enriched with a new exhibit — a unique balbal that was found in the Chui Valley. The ancient stone idol was donated to the museum by archaeologist and Doctor of Historical Sciences Kubat Tabaldiev, who had kept it in his home for many years. Information about this acquisition was announced by the Ministry of Culture.

Construction of a new 8-story building of the Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev has begun.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the construction of a new educational institution — the Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev — has officially begun. The construction is taking place on the site of the old building located at 162 Panfilova Street, according to information provided by the Ministry of Culture. The previous building was deemed unsuitable for further use due to serious structural damage, violations of sanitary standards, and the engineering systems not

The head of the cabinet will go on a working visit to Russia

From December 11 to 12, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working trip to Moscow, according to information provided by the government press service. As part of his visit, he will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and will also speak at an international conference dedicated to issues of scientific and technological cooperation.

In Bishkek, the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" is taking place.

- Today, December 10, an international conference dedicated to the issues of "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" has commenced in Bishkek. Within the framework of the event, three key areas will be addressed, which play an important role in ensuring the sustainable development of the country:

Several sex dens were raided in Bishkek. More than 30 women detained.

According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, the arrest of the women took place as a result of an operation called "Den."

The Ministry of Natural Resources is working on the creation of the natural parks "Arpa," "Alai," and "Arhar"

At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Almaz Musaev emphasized the importance of water management for Kyrgyzstan. He also noted that the country's biodiversity represents a unique and valuable wealth that requires proper protection and management.

In Osh, students are being transferred en masse to other schools. Parents are outraged.

Parents of students from several schools in Osh have contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with complaints that in the middle of the current academic year, their children are being forcibly transferred to other educational institutions. Dissolution of Uzbek ClassesAccording to the parents' statements, the changes primarily affected schools No. 1 named after A. Fedchenko and No. 41 named after K. Abdullayev, where both Russian and Uzbek classes previously operated. According to the

The police conducted a raid "Den" in Bishkek

Officers identified the provision of intimate services A raid called "Den" took place in Bishkek, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Department.

The City Hall invites those interested in building modern smart toilets in Bishkek

The announcement concerns the PPP project titled "Development of Public Sanitary Facilities in Bishkek," within which the city hall is announcing an open competition for the selection of a private partner.

The Return of the Death Penalty. The Constitutional Court has begun to consider the issue.

Today, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic began reviewing the president's request concerning amendments to the country's Constitution. The proposed amendments affect the first part of Article 25 of the Constitution and suggest the possibility of introducing the death penalty as a last resort for particularly serious sexual crimes against children, as well as for murders related to rape.

Parents: The special school for blind children is set to be relocated to Chon-Aryk, the land to be given to an investor.

The boarding school for blind and visually impaired children, located at 37 Kulatov Street, may be moved to Chon-Aryk, as reported by the parents of students on social media. This school has been functioning since 1939 and is in need of major repairs. In September of this year, it was visited by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, and Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. During the visit, Kasymaliev instructed to develop proposals for

How the "Devil's Cart" Became a Symbol of the Village of Ivanovka

In the village of Ivanovka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, one can still see the historic tractor "Universal VTZ," which became one of the first examples of such machinery produced in the Soviet Union. As reported by librarian Tolgonai Berdibek kyzy from the local library No. 13, this tractor is preserved here as a kind of monument. She shared an interesting fact from an old newspaper published during Soviet times when the village had a collective farm named

The U.S. Department of Energy has raised its forecast for Brent prices in 2025 to $68.91 per barrel

According to the report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. Department of Energy has revised its forecast for the average price of Brent oil in 2025, increasing it by 0.22 percent to $68.91 per barrel, compared to the previous value of $68.76. Analysts believe that global oil reserves will grow in the coming years, which will have a significant impact on market prices. It is expected that in the first quarter of 2026, the price of Brent oil will drop to $55 and remain at

Uzbek Authorities Promise to Allocate Funds for the "Kambar-Ata – 1" Hydropower Plant Project in 2026

President of the Republic Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this.

Restrictions for trucks and cars on summer tires introduced in the mountains due to bad weather

Due to the deterioration of weather conditions and the formation of ice on the roads, the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD) has announced temporary restrictions on traffic through mountain passes. These measures apply to both heavy trucks and passenger cars using summer tires. Patrol officers are checking vehicles for winter tires and anti-skid chains, as well as assessing the overall technical condition of the vehicles. Drivers are advised to avoid long trips unless absolutely

Apple and Google Warned About Cyber Threats — Central Asia is Under Attack

These notifications complicate the actions of hackers Companies Apple and Google have made a statement regarding the risks of attacks using commercial spyware that is available to government entities.

Azamat Dzhaparov Appointed Director of the State Enterprise "Kyzmat"

Azamat Dzhaparov now heads the state institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan. This information has been confirmed by the institution itself, as reported by Kaktus.media. Dzhaparov has extensive experience, starting from 2013 when he worked at the state enterprise "Infokom." This institution was transformed in 2024 into the state institution "Kyzmat" along with the Department of Population Registration of the

Single mother from Naryn asks for help to treat her daughter with bilateral deafness

Oksana, who is raising three daughters, needs help to treat her youngest daughter, Aelita.

Australia became the first country in the world to ban access to social networks for children.

Today, Australia took a historic step, becoming the first country in the world to restrict access to social networks for children under 16 years old. The new law came into effect at midnight local time, as reported by Reuters. According to the new rules, the ten most popular platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, are required to block access for minors, or they face fines of up to 33 million dollars.

UN concerned about the possible return of the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan

At the National Dialogue on Countering Torture and Cruel Treatment held today in Bishkek, the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Antje Grave, expressed concern about the possible return of the death penalty to the country. According to her, the death penalty is a form of torture and has no proven deterrent effect.

Since January, the Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas of all categories.

Starting from the beginning of 2025, 85,000 visas of various categories have been revoked in the United States, which is more than double the number of revocations from the previous year, according to the State Department. According to CNN data, over 8,000 of the revoked visas are student visas. About 50% of the revocations last year were related to offenses such as driving under the influence, theft, and assaults. The reasons for the remaining visa revocations were not specified.

Five former officials of the Aravan district detained in a corruption case involving land transformation

On December 10, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported the detention of several former state and municipal officials in the Aravan district, suspected of corrupt activities. According to information provided by the police, the detentions were part of an investigation into a criminal case concerning the illegal transformation of land plots in the Ken-Sai area. During this operation, the following individuals were detained:

Former player of "Real" and "Barcelona" became the new coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team

The Kyrgyz Football Union has announced the appointment of Robert Prosinečki, the Croatian specialist, as the head coach of the national team of Kyrgyzstan. The official ceremony took place today, December 10. In his playing career, Prosinečki played 15 matches for the Yugoslav national team, scoring 4 goals, and 49 matches for the Croatian national team, marking 10 goals.

What is the current situation in the Ak-Sai Valley?

Today, significant snow fell for the first time this winter season in the At-Bashinsky district. With the arrival of the snow cover, winter has begun to show its characteristic features throughout the region. Maksat Kadyrculov, the deputy head of the At-Bashinsky district, shared current information about the situation in the Ak-Sai valley.

Avalanches Occurred on the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alaykuu Road — Passage Closed

On the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alaykuu highway, snow avalanches have occurred in several areas, leading to a complete closure of traffic. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Osh Region Internal Affairs Directorate, an avalanche was recorded at the 74.5 kilometer mark of the road, near Tamchy. Additionally, 10 more locations with avalanche formation were discovered on the stretch up to 90 km, which halted traffic on the road.

Illegal Land Provision Discovered in Bazar-Korgon

As a result of an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region, it was established that officials of the Bazar-Korgon District State Administration, as well as representatives of the Akman Ayil Okmotu and the local Ayil Kenesh, together with the architecture and state registration authorities, illegally included lands intended for agricultural irrigation in the General Plan for the Aigyr-Zhal area. This was reported by the press service of the General

Attacks on KTK: Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry Discussed the Situation with Ukraine

During his visit to Vienna, where a meeting was held within the framework of the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Yerbek Kosherbayev, discussed this incident with his Ukrainian counterpart. Smadiyarov noted that, although he did not participate in the meeting, he was in close proximity and is confident that the issue of KTK was a topic of discussion. He added that no comments would be made on this matter; however, communication with

Special equipment has been clearing snow in Bishkek since night.

The capital is covered with heavy snow As a result of the recent snowfall, special equipment and teams from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" have been actively working in Bishkek since night, as reported by the city hall. The work is being carried out in an intensified mode.

The Head of the Traffic Police Conducted an Unexpected Inspection at the "Sosnovka" Post. Criticized Subordinates Who Were in Offices Instead of on the Road

Detained Head of the "Chuy Basin Water Resources Management"

During the major renovation of the "Petropavlovsky" canal, which is being carried out in the Jayil district of the Chuy region from 2022 to 2024, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) discovered serious violations of urban planning legislation, as well as facts of misappropriation of budget funds. As a result of these actions, the state incurred damages amounting to 12 million soms.

The city of Osh received a number of properties into municipal ownership — the deputies gave their consent

At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of several properties from state ownership to municipal ownership. This decision was the result of discussions proposed by the Osh city administration. In the adopted resolution, it is stated that the deputies, having listened to the information from the city administration and relying on the decisions of the permanent commission on architecture and municipal property, consented to the transfer of the

A new 8-story building has begun construction on the site of the demolished Kurentkeev Music School.

The construction of a new educational institution has started on the site of the demolished Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev. According to the Ministry of Culture, the new educational institution will be located at: 162 Panfilova Street in Bishkek. The previous building was in unsatisfactory technical condition, with serious damage to the load-bearing structures. In addition, compliance with sanitary standards and engineering documentation requirements did not allow for its

Trump called for elections in Ukraine. Zelensky responded.

After U.S. President Donald Trump called for new elections in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to participate in the voting, but under two key conditions, as reported by "RBK-Ukraine". In an interview published on December 9 by Politico, Trump noted that elections had not been held in Ukraine for a long time.

A married couple died in a car accident on the Osh—Sary-Tash—Irkeshtam highway

A tragedy occurred in the Alaï district of the Osh region: two people died as a result of a collision between a passenger car and a truck. This information was officially confirmed by the press service of the Regional Traffic Safety Administration. According to available data, the accident happened on December 6 at 14:40 local time in the village of Targalak, within the rural district of Üch-Döbö-Alaï, on the 112th kilometer of the Osh—Sary-Tash—Irkeshtam highway. The truck, a "DAF

Official detained in case of embezzlement of 12 million soms during canal repair

In the Chuy region, an official suspected of causing damage to the state in the amount of 12 million soms has been detained. This information was provided by the State Committee for National Security. According to the agency, from 2022 to 2024, during the major repair of the "Petropavlovsk" canal in the Jayil district, serious violations of urban planning norms and cases of misappropriation of budget funds were recorded.

A snow avalanche has occurred on the Karakol–Enilchek highway, traffic is temporarily closed.

The avalanche descended in six locations

The Bishkek City Hall is awaiting investors ready to build underground parking lots.

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property and urban planning, the question of constructing multi-level underground parking lots was raised. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov stated: “We are open to proposals from investors willing to implement the underground parking construction project.” He added that such initiatives are being considered with great interest.

Ministry of Agriculture: GDP and Salaries Have Increased – Therefore Prices Are Rising

“Prices are still lower than in Russia and Kazakhstan” According to Ulan Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the rise in food prices in Kyrgyzstan is due to both internal and external factors. In an interview with “Birinchi Radio,” he noted that the increase in gross domestic product and rising wages in the country also play a role.

Nearly 900 tons of flour were delivered to the residents of southern Kyrgyzstan from the UN World Food Programme and Russia

The ceremony for the delivery of humanitarian aid took place with the participation of Roman Svistin, the Consul General of Russia in Osh, and Suraiya Khan, the Deputy Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Russian Embassy in Bishkek.

Inspectors at the "Sosnovka" Post Caught Inactive - Investigation Launched

At 5:00 AM at the "Sosnovka" post, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway, as well as at the Jaiyl District Traffic Police, an unexpected inspection was conducted. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Traffic Safety. According to the department's information, the raid was led by the head of the Main Department of Traffic Safety, Azenbek Kozukeev.

The school principal awarded herself a salary but did not conduct classes — the court sentenced her

The former school director from the Suzak district has been sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment for abuse of office. At the same time, the court has released her from punishment. According to the case materials published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, Nurgul, who has been the director of secondary school No. 1 named after M.A. in the Suzak district since October 5, 2022, unlawfully registered 8 teaching hours for herself in the 2022–2023 academic year, contrary to the approved

New Composition of the Jogorku Kenesh: CEC Approved Election Results by Districts

Re-elections will take place in one of the districts The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums confirmed the voting results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in 29 out of 30 electoral districts, as reported in the CEC press release.

In early 2025, 9 million cubic meters of overburden work completed and 1.2 million tons of coal mined, - "Kyrgyz Komur"

In Kyrgyzstan, there are about 48-50 coal mining companies, among which OJSC "Kyrgyz Komur" stands out. The deputy director of this enterprise, Rustambek Sadyraliyev, shared this information in an interview for the radio on December 10, 2025. According to his statement, preparations for the winter season begin long before the cold weather arrives. The government of the country decided on May 28, 2025, to take the issue of winter preparations under special control and approved a

GNS: Citizens Need to Check Property Data Due to the Implementation of Automatic Tax Assessment

Changes in the Tax Code now allow tax authorities to independently determine the amount of property tax, which will significantly simplify the procedure for citizens and reduce the administrative burden on taxpayers. In order for tax obligations for 2026 to be formed correctly, the GNS strongly recommends that both individuals and legal entities verify their data against the information stored in the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (State Enterprise

Kyrgyzstani Confectioners Won Gold at the International Championship and Earned a Ticket to the World Championship in France

At the international championship "Chocolatine Kazakhstan – 2025," held in Kazakhstan, the gold medal was awarded to Zhamiliya Jumataeva, a production master from Bishkek Professional Lyceum No. 10 named after S. Chokmorov, and her student Azhara Keneshova. This victory has given Kyrgyzstani confectioners the opportunity to represent their country at the World Chocolatine and Pain au Chocolat Championship, which will take place in France in 2026.

The Ombudsman may not cope with the work of preventing torture - Turdubekova

During the National Dialogue dedicated to the fight against torture, Nazgul Turdubekova, who previously headed the coordination council of the NCPT, expressed doubts that the ombudsman would be able to effectively handle the tasks of the National Center for the Prevention of Torture. She also urged Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, to assist in expediting the transfer of the center's functions to the new institution of akiyatchi.

Exchange Rates in Commercial Banks on December 10

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has set the exchange rate for foreign currency on December 10 as follows: The dollar rate remains stable, while other currencies have weakened against the som.