The police announced the reason for the refusal in the case regarding the application from the authorized representative of the candidate for the deputy of the ЖК in district No. 17.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region commented on the press conference organized by AKIpress, where the trusted representative of the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, E.Ch. Talaybek Azylov, announced information about financial violations that occurred during the election campaign. During the conference, Azylov reported violations related to the use of funds that were not accounted for in the election fund. He provided testimony to investigators from the

Kamchybek Tashiev: Because of the fight against corruption, I lost 70 percent of my friends and relatives

The head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, told the "Region" television channel in an interview that his fight against corruption has led to the loss of 70 percent of his friends and relatives. He emphasized that this initiative benefits both the state and future generations.

In Kyrgyzstan, over 23 thousand traffic violations detected in a week

From December 1 to 7, Kyrgyzstan registered 23,254 cases of traffic rule violations, according to preliminary data published by the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the week, the following violations were recorded:

In Cambodia, more than 11,000 people have left their homes

As a result of the escalation of the conflict with Thailand, more than 11 thousand residents of the Oddar Meanchey province in Cambodia have been forced to leave their homes. This was reported by the news portal Fresh News, citing information from local authorities. According to the publication, 3,503 families, totaling 11,138 people, left the border areas and moved to safe centers after Thai military began attacks on Cambodian territory.

Transport aircraft An-22 "Antey" crashed in Ivanovo region of Russia

The transport aircraft An-22 "Antey" crashed in the Ivanovo region. According to preliminary data, there were at least seven people on board. Photo from the archive. The An-22 is the largest turboprop aircraft in the world, designed for transporting heavy and oversized military equipment.

In Osh, agricultural lands are being transformed for the construction of a residential complex.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the conversion of 2.7 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, located in the Toloikon rural district of Osh, into land for settlements. This plot belongs to a private individual, N. Ch. Sulaymanov, and will be used for the construction of a multi-apartment residential complex, including social infrastructure facilities.

The ruble stopped rising and depreciated, the euro became more expensive. Exchange rates as of December 9.

Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble, having updated its annual maximum three times, has started to depreciate As of December 9 of the current year, there is a decrease in the official exchange rates of the Russian ruble, Kazakhstani tenge, and Chinese yuan, while the euro has appreciated. The US dollar remains at the same level, according to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US dollar exchange rate:

Cybercriminals swindled nearly a million soms: a 19-year-old dropper arrested

Employees of the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in cyber fraud. A resident of the city, known as A.G., contacted the police with a complaint that criminals, posing as employees of the National Bank, deceived her into transferring 974,200 soms via WhatsApp.

In China, the former head of an investment company was executed for bribery amounting to $156 million

Photo © Intermediate People’s Court of Tianjin. Bai Tianhui during the court session in the city of Tianjin On December 9, 2025, in the Intermediate People’s Court of Tianjin, the death sentence against Bai Tianhui, who previously held the position of CEO of the investment company China Huarong International Holdings, was carried out. This event became known through information from RIA Novosti. The sentence was approved by the Supreme People’s Court of China.

At the Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, a 15-year-old patient with severe vascular pathology was saved.

At the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (NIIHSTO), one of the most complex operations was successfully completed, saving the life of a 15-year-old boy suffering from a serious vascular pathology. The press service of the Ministry of Health reported this medical achievement. On October 29, 2025, the team of surgeons at NIIHSTO performed a high-tech intervention for the prosthetics of the abdominal aorta and its branches. The operation was lengthy and technically

Humor, Fishing, and Shark Hunting: "Asian Wanderer" Prepares for a New Journey

Arthur Sedov, a 28-year-old resident of Bishkek and an expert in sport fishing, has once again delighted his fans with a new catch. He began his fishing journey at the age of 12 at a pond in Kaindy, Panfilov District. Since then, 18 years have passed, and Arthur continues his adventures across Asia in search of large fish.

The Cabinet allocated 133 million soms for increasing the salaries of scientists in Kyrgyzstan.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to allocate additional financial resources for increasing the salaries of employees of scientific institutions. This order is the result of implementing a presidential decree issued on October 13, 2025, as well as the requirements of the Budget Code. According to the specified document, the Ministry of Finance has been instructed to transfer the following amounts from the republican budget:

The Path to the "Paishamba" Bazaar Will Reopen: A New Bridge is Being Built in Kadamjay

In the Kadamjay district, work has begun on the restoration of the bridge at the Ötükçü [Otokchu] border crossing, located on the Kайтпас—Ötükçü (Otokchu) road, which has become unusable. In the summer of this year, the water level in the Kojashtken River reached a critical mark—over 250 cubic meters per second. This led to damage to the bridge, making it unusable.

In the Ak-Talinsky District, students were switched to online learning for a week: Reason

For a week, schoolchildren in the Ak-Talinsky district were transferred to remote learning: Reason.Turmush — In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Talinsky district, a decision was made to temporarily switch to remote learning to prevent influenza among children, reports Turmush correspondent. Deputy Akim Kanibek Esenaliev noted that due to the increase in the number of flu cases, a meeting was held on December 8 with representatives of the relevant services. At this meeting, based on data from the

More than 6.4 tons of fish from Iran were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

In Kazakhstan, a large-scale scheme of illegal gambling activities has been thwarted

According to the Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan, a scheme has been uncovered that used "gray" POS terminals and Terminal IDs obtained based on forged contracts with bookmakers. The total volume of illegal operations currently exceeds 600 billion tenge. More than 20 payment organizations and a number of officials from second-tier banks are involved in the illegal activity. A call center that provided technical support for four online casinos and offered consultations on

Supreme Court sessions will be available to watch online. But not all of them.

A pilot project aimed at open video broadcasting of court hearings has been initiated in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the press service of the country's Supreme Court. Recordings of the hearings will be available for viewing on the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan "Жогорку сот Верховный суд" (Supreme Court). However, not all hearings will be broadcast. The recording of court proceedings will be carried out in accordance with

The village administration of Arashan received 7 units of special equipment to improve infrastructure.

The head of the rural administration of Arashan, located in the Alamidin district of the Chuy region, Samat Bolgonbaev, informed a Turmush correspondent about the arrival of 7 units of special equipment. According to him, the equipment was purchased through a state leasing company and includes a front loader, an excavator, a grader, and a heavy truck. In the coming days, the arrival of two garbage trucks and a crane-manipulator (aerial lift) is expected.

""It Was Unpleasant". Tashiev spoke about the former Prime Minister with whom he found himself at the same table"

Today, December 9, the world celebrates International Anti-Corruption Day. In an interview with Region TV, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev shared information about the current work in this direction. According to him, corruption most often manifests itself in government structures rather than among ordinary citizens. Corrupt practices typically arise during the allocation of budget funds.

The beet harvest will allow Kyrgyzstan to fully supply the country with sugar.

As reported by the head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Turat Idirisov, on the air of the program "Elden Sobol," the harvest of sugar beets is capable of fully supplying the country with sugar.

Optimization? In the middle of the year, parents of schoolchildren in Osh faced new problems.

The editorial office of Kaktus.media was contacted by concerned parents of students from several schools in Osh. They reported that in the middle of the academic year, they were informed about the forced transfer of their children to other educational institutions. Dissolution of Uzbek ClassesAccording to the parents, the changes primarily affected schools No. 1 named after A. Fedchenko and No. 41 named after K. Abdullayev, where both Russian and Uzbek classes were functioning. Now, by the

In southern Kyrgyzstan, papayas and mandarins are successfully grown, and lemons are processed.

Active development of the processing industry is observed in the Aravan district of the Osh region. Among other initiatives, there is a unique lemon-flavored factory operating here, which processes not only lemon juice but also the peel, producing jam on modern equipment. New technologies are already beginning to be implemented among local farmers, contributing to the creation of additional processing capacities, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. A consulting

Illegal import of 6.5 tons of fish products from Iran intercepted

In the Chuy region, an attempt to import 6,480 kilograms of fish products from the Islamic Republic of Iran was thwarted at the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint, according to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. The truck carrying the fish was unable to cross the country's border.

In China, the former head of a state-owned company accused of corruption was executed

In China, the death sentence of Bai Tianhui, who previously held the position of general director of the state financial company Huarong International, has been carried out. This information was published by China Central Television. The investigation established that from 2014 to 2018, Bai Tianhui facilitated the acquisition of projects and financing from certain businessmen, for which he received bribes totaling 1.1 billion yuan (approximately 155 million dollars). As a result, on May 28,

Dastanbek Alimbek Uulu Appointed Head of Department in the Presidential Representative Office in Osh Region

Dastanbek Alimbek uulu now heads the Department of Economic Analysis and Investment Attraction in the office of the presidential representative in the Osh region. This information was provided by the press service of the representative office. The representative Amanakan Kenzhebaev introduced him to the team. Previously, Alimbek uulu held the position of chief specialist in the same department.

Photo - One of the first women pilots of Kyrgyzstan, J. Musaeva, made 312 parachute jumps

Zhumagul Musaeva, one of the first female pilots of Kyrgyzstan, is known not only for her achievements in aviation but also as an important figure in the history of the country. Shahida Seydalieva, an employee of the local history museum in the Kochkor district, spoke about her life and contributions. In 1922, Zhumagul Musaeva was born in the village of Ortok (formerly Ak-Kuduk).

A Rare High-Tech Surgery Successfully Performed on a 15-Year-Old Patient in Kyrgyzstan

A teenager was diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia affecting the abdominal aorta and its vital branches, including the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric, and renal arteries. This condition caused severe arterial hypertension and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Despite conservative treatment initiated in 2022, the child's health sharply deteriorated in October 2025, and the medications ceased to be effective. Due to serious concerns regarding the patient's condition, his parents

Ministry of Energy: Over 10 km of new cable lines laid in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, work on the reconstruction and construction of new cable networks is actively ongoing. According to the Ministry of Energy, over 10 kilometers of modern cable lines have already been laid, particularly in the Dordoi market area, where the highest load on the power grid is observed. The replacement of 10 kV lines is being carried out as part of the project "Modernization and Sustainable Development of the Power Sector." Currently, new cables are

The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan Launches a Pilot Program for Broadcasting Open Court Sessions to the Public

The goal of this project is to enhance the transparency of justice and its accessibility for citizens. The implementation of Article 290 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic allows for online broadcasts of court sessions in real-time on television, radio, and the internet, either at the request of the participants in the process or on the initiative of the court, as reported by the press service of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The open video broadcast of court

Without a veterinary certificate, entry to the livestock market will be denied - State Veterinary Inspection

The State Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is conducting active raids and informational work at livestock markets and large agricultural enterprises. Specialists emphasize that bringing animals to the market without a veterinary certificate is unacceptable, as it significantly increases the risk of spreading infections.

Law enforcement detained members of an organized crime group suspected of connections with Kolbaev and Djengo (video and photos)

According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, members of an organized criminal group (OCG) suspected of robberies, smuggling, and a murder that occurred in 2014 have been detained. Among those detained was G. M., born in 1977, also known as Musa, who is considered the founder of a stable organized criminal group. Since 2012, they have been involved in extortion and robberies in the Jalal-Abad, Osh, and Batken regions.

Starting from 2026, overpayments on fines and payments will be refunded or credited within 10 days.

- Sadyr Japarov signed a decree "On measures to support certain sectors of the economy," which is accompanied by a draft law on amendments to tax legislation. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare this draft law for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.

"January", "Ut", "Kyrdach": What periods are the 40 days of severe frost divided into among the Kyrgyz?

In the Naryn region, in the Kochkor district, 15 to 20 centimeters of snow has fallen, reports Turmush correspondent. This is already the third snowfall of the current winter season. Yesterday, December 8, snow began falling around 15:30 and continued until late at night, forming a snow cover of 15–20 centimeters.

Animals without certificates are not allowed: Control has been tightened at livestock markets in Kyrgyzstan

Cattle markets in Kyrgyzstan have always been considered potential hotspots for the spread of diseases among animals. To obtain a veterinary certificate, cattle must be equipped with an ear tag, and horses must have a mandatory chip. Animals without the appropriate documents are not allowed to enter the market. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in fines: individuals can be fined 5,500 soms, while legal entities can face fines of 17,500 soms. Drivers involved in the

The Customs of Kyrgyzstan Revealed the Fact of Concealment of Goods in Cement Trucks Arriving from China

During the inspection of vehicles, traces of tampering with the identification numbers (VIN codes) of the trailers were also found, which may indicate attempts to evade customs duties and distort information about the year of manufacture of the vehicles. Currently, examinations are being conducted, and damage assessments are being made. After this, the case materials will be transferred to the Investigative Department of the State Customs Service.

Talgat Nazakeev has headed the office of the city administration of Kara-Balta

Talgat Nazakeev has become the new head of the city hall of Kara-Balta. This appointment was made by the order of the mayor of Kara-Balta.

Honduras Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Hernandez, Recently Pardoned by Trump

Selaya Alvarez stated on Monday that he has reached out to Interpol and other authorities to request the arrest of Hernandez, who is accused of money laundering and fraud. “Corruption and criminal networks have deeply affected our country,” the prosecutor noted.

Louvre Workers Announce Indefinite Strike

On December 15, Louvre employees will begin an indefinite strike, protesting against worsening working conditions, reports Euronews. According to the unions, the recent theft of the French crown jewels is just a small part of deeper issues.

In Kyrgyzstan, open online broadcasts of court hearings are being launched for the first time

The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the launch of a pilot program that will allow for live streaming of open court sessions. According to information from the court's press service, now anyone interested will be able to follow the workings of the country's judicial system in real time.

A Student from Kyrgyzstan and Friends Created an App in the USA Valued at $1.6 Million

Ali Shukurov, a student at a university in the USA, along with friends, developed an application valued at $1.6 million. “We live in the same house and in the spring decided to create a business in America that would not be related to buying and selling, as is often the case in the CIS. We wanted to implement a project using technology and artificial intelligence, and eventually came up with the idea of an application related to our future professions: cybersecurity, computer technology,

At "Bishkekvodokanal," the salaries of employees were announced

At the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," information about the salaries of its employees has been revealed. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," Chief Engineer Turat Akhmatov stated that the company employs 1,800 workers; however, due to low salaries, the number of people wishing to work there has significantly decreased.

Issuance of licenses to private schools in Kyrgyzstan has been fully transitioned to a digital format

The transition to a fully digital licensing system for private educational institutions has been completed in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Bekturgan Babaev, the director of the Department of Digital Education of the open joint-stock company "Tündük," at a press conference. He noted that in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers' decree, educational institutions are required to submit only current and legal documents when obtaining a license. “Our task was to transfer the

Doctors in Kyrgyzstan performed a rare surgery on a teenager with severe vascular damage

At the National Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (NIHSTO) of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, a rare and complex surgery was performed — bypass surgery of the descending thoracic aorta and infrarenal aorta with prosthetics of the main arteries. This was reported by the press service of the institution. The operation was carried out to save the life of a 15-year-old teenager suffering from severe vascular pathology.

We Drink Little Water. Kidney Stones Are Becoming More Common Among Young People in Kyrgyzstan

Urolithiasis is becoming increasingly common among young people in Kyrgyzstan. Urologist Askar Niyazov reported this on "Birinchi Radio." According to him, the main factors are poor nutrition, lack of fluids, and high consumption of spicy and salty foods. Additionally, many people lead a sedentary lifestyle, which exacerbates the situation.

The "Central Asia—Japan" Summit will take place in Tokyo on December 19–20.

Illustrative photo The Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, Taro Aso, announced an upcoming summit during a meeting of the LDP's parliamentary league responsible for developing ties with Central Asia. He emphasized that in the past six months, other countries such as Russia, China, and the USA have already held similar meetings with states in the region, and it is time for Japan to take an active role in this direction. "From a diplomatic point of view, it is

Scandal Surrounding Jusan Bank: Ex-Aide of Nazarbayev Sues English Lord

According to The Guardian, Yerbol Orynbaev, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and ex-head of Jusan, has filed a lawsuit against the company's directors, including Lord Evans. He claims that they "personally enriched themselves" from the sale of Jusan fund assets valued at approximately 1 billion dollars. Orynbaev states that these assets were sold for only 75 million dollars, which is a "negligible fraction" of their actual value. Exclusive.kz also noted

Head of the Cabinet: The consolidated budget for 2025 will exceed 1.1 trillion soms

During the meeting, the head of the government drew attention to the draft republican budget for 2025, as well as the forecast data for 2026 and 2027.

To Launch a DNA Laboratory, the Ministry of Internal Affairs Wants to Change Recruitment Rules

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has presented for discussion a draft resolution concerning changes to the rules for recruitment into the law enforcement agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document is an addition to the Government Resolution of the KR dated February 3, 2020, No. 51. It has become known that the initiative was developed in accordance with paragraph 3 of the Presidential Decree of the KR dated April 5, 2024, No. 90, as well as with the Action Plan for the implementation