At the college of KNU, the results of practical shooting with a small-caliber rifle were summarized

At the college of KNU named after J. Balasagyn, practical shooting with a small-caliber rifle has concluded. According to Talaybek Myrzabaev, a member of the working group organizing the sports competition, the educational institution actively utilizes a dual education system. This allows students to apply the knowledge gained in fire training classes in practice at the shooting range of the Republican Educational Sports Shooting Club of the OSTO KR.

The State Center for Vehicle Registration Will License Driving Schools

The State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Training, which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration, has been granted the authority to license educational activities in the field of driver training and retraining. This decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers in Resolution No. 760, dated November 27, 2025. In addition, under this same resolution, the State Agency for Vehicle Registration and Driver Training was transferred from the jurisdiction of the Cabinet of

Projects That Were Promised to Us. What Was Built and What Remained Just Ideas

In Kyrgyzstan, construction work is constantly underway, capsules are being laid, and new grand projects are being planned. Kaktus.media recalled which facilities were planned over the past four years and what ultimately happened to them.

In Bishkek, structures around the old train station are being dismantled

The dismantling of temporary structures continues under the supervision of the Land Use Control Department. According to information from the city administration, on December 5, 2025, dismantling is taking place at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Osmonkula Street, which is related to the expiration of the lease for these objects.

The device for treating patients with skin cancer broke down at the National Oncology Center

The oncology patient contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with alarming news that the machine designed for treating patients with a diagnosis of "skin cancer" is not functioning in Building No. 8 of the National Oncology Center. “I am a patient with such a diagnosis, and this situation is extremely important not only for me but also for other people who are also waiting to start treatment or have faced its unexpected cessation. The doctors cannot specify the timeline for resolving

An explosion occurred in one of the skyscrapers of the "Grozny-City" complex in Chechnya

In Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, an explosion occurred. This is reported by Gazeta.ru. According to the publication, the explosion damaged one of the buildings in the "Grozny-City" complex, which houses the offices of the Security Council of Chechnya and the company "Chechenneftekhimprom." As a result of the incident, windows were shattered and window openings were destroyed on several floors of the tower.

Bishkek Weekend Agenda: Theater Premieres, Soundtracks, and Master Classes

html Theatrical Performances Performance "Aitmatov" — December 6-7 This fantasy, based on the works of Chingiz Aitmatov, seeks to convey his profound legacy and personality. The performance combines important works such as "The Plague," "And the Day Lasts More Than a Century," "The White Steamship," and others, creating a unified narrative line about fate and memory.

Residents of the house on Sukhomlinov Street complained about garbage and fights in the yard

Residents of the building at 19 Sukhomlinova Street contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with complaints that students from KSTU and neighboring colleges are turning their courtyard into a dump. They report: "We are tired of the constant gatherings of young people, presumably students from KSTU and colleges. They leave trash behind, smoke, and often get into fights. The ditch behind the house is piled with waste, causing a disgusting smell. We cannot open the windows because the stench

Vladimir Putin to Visit Turkmenistan

Illustrative photo According to Ushakov, "on this day, our president is expected to participate in a forum dedicated to the international year of peace and trust." He also noted that "the visit will be dedicated to the thirtieth anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, and our Turkmen partners insisted that the President of Russia must visit the country. We agreed to this trip," he added.

Study: A Few Minutes of Active Household Chores a Day Reduces the Risk of Death by Nearly Half

From climbing stairs to actively working in the garden — these simple activities can significantly improve your health and increase your lifespan, reports the BBC. We all know that exercise and proper nutrition are important for a long and healthy life. But what if you don't have time for gym workouts or to take 10,000 steps a day? The good news is that performing everyday tasks with greater intensity can bring significant benefits. For example, you can take the stairs, move actively

In the Supreme Court, the implementation of the doctrine "National Spirit - Global Heights" was discussed.

On December 5, a meeting was held in the Supreme Court with Süünbek Kasmambetov, a well-known public figure and former state secretary, as part of the program for implementing the doctrine "National Spirit – Global Heights." According to the press service of the Supreme Court, the event took place in an online format and gathered representatives from local courts across the republic. The Chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satyiev, noted the significant contribution of Süünbek

Presented the book "President Sadyr Japarov – the Creator of the New Kyrgyzstan"

The presentation of the book titled “President Sadyr Japarov – the creator of a new Kyrgyzstan” was held at the National Academy of Sciences. The book was written by Doctor of Political Sciences and Professor Jumagul Saadanbekov. According to the Ministry of Education, the event was attended by State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Presidential Advisor of the KR Marat Imankulov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, as well as several academicians and public figures. Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva

In Kazakhstan, it was proposed to ban access to social networks for children under 16 years old

Illustrative photo The proposed bill stipulates that registration on online platforms for individuals under the age of 16 will be prohibited, except in cases related to messaging applications. Thus, creating accounts on most social networks will become unavailable for children below the specified age, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. According to the developers, this initiative is aimed at protecting children from negative and illegal content that can be found on various online platforms.

In Manas, the construction of the railway "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" was discussed.

While discussing the project, the meeting participants received updated information from contractors about the progress of the work, which is being carried out in accordance with established norms and schedules. During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the importance of strict compliance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participants also discussed safety issues related to the conduct of blasting operations, the necessity of installing video surveillance at the sites, as well

In Kyrgyzstan, a digital AI avatar in the Kyrgyz language with animation and synchronized speech has been created.

Kyrgyzstan has become one of the few countries capable of independently developing and supporting artificial intelligence technologies. A digital AI avatar has been created in the country, which operates in the Kyrgyz language and features animation and synchronized speech. The project, named AIRUN, was presented by the development team working in the High Technology Park.

The CEC will not conduct a recount of votes in district No. 22

On December 5, the Central Election Commission for elections and referendums reviewed a request from the authorized representative of the political party "Yntymak" for a recount of votes in electoral district No. 22. The authorized representative submitted a request for a manual recount of ballots at all polling stations in the district and for the provision of official data on the voting results.

Updated Bishkek Airport. Construction is expected to be completed in May 2026.

Photo 24.kg. The updated airport is expected to open in May 2026 The modernization and expansion of the "Manas" International Airport continues. Currently, concrete work is 70% complete. A new entrance has been opened on the west side, while the east entrance is temporarily closed. Altynbek Mambetov, Director of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the "Manas" International Airport OJSC, conducted a tour of the construction site for journalists, where he discussed the

In Bishkek, an armored vehicle was involved in an accident. Video and photos

Today, December 5, around 16:00, a collision occurred between an armored vehicle and an SUV at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Tynystanova streets in Bishkek. Eyewitnesses reported this to the editorial office of Kaktus.media.

Repair of Manas Airport: What the Completed Section Looks Like and What Still Needs to Be Built

Since the beginning of summer, active reconstruction has been underway at the "Manas" International Airport, which, according to preliminary estimates, will take at least another six months. According to Altynbek Mambetov, the director of infrastructure and regional development at the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," "passengers can now get from the turnaround to the terminal entrance in just 70-100 meters."

In Bishkek, a bus driver attacked a passenger with his fists

The incident occurred due to closed doors at the bus stop In one of the buses in Bishkek, an incident occurred when the driver attacked a passenger. A recording of this event appeared on social media.

Snow and frosts down to minus 18 °C. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week.

Weather Forecast for Bishkek December 6, Saturday At night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, cloudy weather is expected.

In Jalal-Abad, the creation of trout and sturgeon clusters was discussed

An expanded meeting of the regional investment council was held under the leadership of Nurlan Ermatov, the first deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jalal-Abad region. This information was provided by the press service of the representation. During the meeting, important issues were discussed regarding the acceleration of economic growth in the region, the elimination of administrative barriers hindering private initiatives, and the enhancement of the

In southern Germany, a runaway cow was chased for six months

More than 2,600 migrants were expelled from Kazakhstan

During the reporting period, the migration service carried out three major operations, including "Migrant" and two stages of "Illegal." According to the agency, the highest number of violations is related to expired stay periods (24,270 cases), lack of registration and work permits (9,279), and illegal labor activities (8,593). The largest number of violations was recorded in the following regions: Almaty Region (4,162), Almaty (3,824), Shymkent (3,227), Turkestan Region

The head of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate demanded a reduction in accidents in the Chui region

At today's meeting with the employees of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the head of the Main Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azhenbek Kozukeiev, voiced serious demands to reduce the accident rate. The press service of the department reported this. During the meeting, Kozukeiev criticized the leaders of the districts with a high level of traffic accidents, giving them a

The Central Election Commission recognized the results of the elections in district No. 16 as valid.

The results of the elections for multi-member constituency No. 16 were officially approved at the meeting of the Central Election Commission. As a result of the voting, candidates Dastan Jumabekov, Meder Chotonov, and Medina Kairylbekova were elected to the Jogorku Kenesh.

A resident of Manas told the BBC about her son who went to fight in Syria

The State National Security Committee commented on a recent video Razia Umetova, a resident of Manas, shared with the BBC channel the story of her son who went to the conflict zone in Syria. Soon after, the interview became available on social media. Special services conducted an investigation and revealed details of what happened.

Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan Plan to Increase Annual Trade Turnover to 500 Million Dollars

To achieve this ambitious goal, significant work needs to be done Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan intend to increase the volume of mutual trade to 100 million dollars per year in the short term, and to 500 million dollars in the long term. These plans were announced after a meeting between the leaders of the two countries in Islamabad.

Human Rights Violations Persist Under the Interim Government of Bangladesh

According to The Diplomat, the change in political leadership has not led to an improvement in the human rights situation in the country. The events of August 2024, when the "Awami League" (AL) government was overthrown, marked a turning point for Bangladesh. Mass protests, driven by dissatisfaction with corruption and social inequality, led to the formation of a temporary administration headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. It was expected that the new government would ensure

The journal Nature retracted a high-profile article on climate due to errors in data regarding Uzbekistan.

The journal Nature has officially retracted a high-profile scientific publication on the consequences of climate change after critical errors were identified in the economic indicators for Uzbekistan. The incorrect data for this country significantly distorted the global forecast of losses to the world economy, as noted in a retraction published on December 3. Analysis showed that the study's results were overly dependent on the inclusion or exclusion of Uzbekistan from the sample. The

In Osh, the mausoleum of Alymbek Datka and Kurmanjan Datka has been renovated

On December 5, the mayor of the city of Osh visited the recently renovated mausoleum (kumböz) of Alymbek Datka and Kurmanjan Datka, located at the Sary Mazar cemetery. During the visit, a prayer was recited.

Minister of Finance: Kyrgyzstan's External Debt Decreased to 37 Percent of GDP

The Minister of Finance noted that there is a possibility of early repayment of part of the debt. According to statements by Almaz Baketaev, Kyrgyzstan's external debt has decreased to 37% of the gross domestic product (GDP).

Kasymbekov Anarbek has headed the Karakol Ayil Okmotu of the Talas District

Anarbek Kasymbekov has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of Karakol, located in the Talas region. According to sources in the rural administration, this appointment took place on November 21, 2023.

The main villain of "Mortal Kombat" has died

The famous Hollywood actor left behind many memorable roles Kerry-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his role as Shang Tsung in the cult film "Mortal Kombat" (1995), passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home in Santa Barbara. The cause of death was complications following a stroke. His famous line "Your soul is mine!" has attained cult status, as reported by "ZTB media".

Has the Physics and Mathematics Lyceum ceased to exist? What is happening with School No. 61?

The E. Yakir Physics and Mathematics School-Lyceum No. 61, long considered one of the leading educational institutions in the country, has lost its status as an author school and is now designated as General Education School No. 61 named after E. Yakir. Parents Express ConcernsThe situation at the school raises serious concerns among parents. Due to the change in status and the loss of the lyceum component, many experienced teachers have left the institution.

Shainazarov: Manual counting for the elections on November 30 is almost complete

The manual counting of votes at the polling stations that participated in the early parliamentary elections held on November 30 is nearly complete. This was reported by Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission. He also noted that final data from the district electoral commissions is expected soon, after which the process of summarizing the election results will begin.

The "Yntymak" Party withdrew its statement on the recount of votes in District No. 22

At a meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC), it became known that the party "Yntymak" decided to withdraw its request for a recount of votes in electoral district No. 22. The request was submitted by N. Jumashova, the authorized representative of the party, asking for a recount of ballots in multi-mandate district No. 22.

The Head of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs criticized the Road Traffic Safety Department of the Chuy Region.

On December 5, the head of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Azenbek Kozukeev, held a meeting with employees of the Road Safety Department of the Chui region. According to the press service of the Road Safety Department, Kozukeev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of district leaders in light of the increasing number of traffic accidents and set the task of eliminating shortcomings within a month. He also warned of possible strict measures based on the

Putin: Russia is ready to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies to India

In his address, Putin noted that energy cooperation between Russia and India is successfully developing. "Russia remains a reliable supplier of energy resources and everything necessary for the development of Indian energy. We are ready to continue ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies, which is critically important for India's rapidly growing economy," he emphasized. According to the president, trade in oil and petroleum products between the two countries is carried out without

In Bishkek, 3 more kindergartens closed due to quarantine - city hall

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, three more kindergartens have been closed due to quarantine, as reported by the local city hall. According to officials, this decision was made based on the directive from the city's Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance.

In Osh Region, two villagers with disabilities were visited

On December 4, in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated on December 3, the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankan Kenjebayev, visited several homes of citizens with disabilities living in the region to familiarize himself with their living conditions. This information was provided by the press service of the presidential envoy's office in the Osh region.

The capital stadium has officially become "Bishkek Arena"

The head of the presidential administration, Kanibek Tumanbaev, announced the new name following a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov, during which citizens' opinions were taken into account. He noted that "Bishkek Arena" will become a symbol of unity and progress for the capital, as well as the beginning of a new phase for Kyrgyzstan.

In the capital school, the Day of the Epic "Manas" was celebrated

The event titled “The Voice of the Nation - The Epic of Manas” took place at School No. 51 in the capital, dedicated to the Day of the Epic “Manas”. The Bishkek city hall reported that among the participants were storytellers from the National Theater "Manas," Uzarbek Anarbekov and Ularbek Mirlan uulu. Also present was Perizat Bakirova, the leading specialist in the state language at the Education Department of the city hall, who addressed the students with congratulations on the

CASA-1000 Remains an Important Project in Central Asia's Energy Sector

After its launch, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be able to earn up to 250 million dollars annually The CASA-1000 project continues to be significant in the energy sector of Central Asia, receiving substantial funding. At a recent meeting in Islamabad, the discussion of this project took center stage in negotiations between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan.

A mass brawl occurred at a café in Bishkek on Yunusalieva

The police detained participants of the mass brawl

Public and political figure Kuralbek Naskeev has passed away.

At the age of 79, Kuralbek Moldokmatovich Naskeev passed away. His death was reported by relatives. Kuralbek Naskeev. Kuralbek Naskeev was born on October 18, 1947, in the village of Kozhomkul, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region. He began his career from 1968 to 1971, working as an electrician and engineer at the Republican Long-Distance Telephone Station in Frunze.

In the Sokuluk District, the prosecutor's office held meetings with students

The Prosecutor's Office of the Sokuluk District initiated meetings with students from vocational colleges No. 106 and No. 114, the Kyrgyz International Universal College, and the Institute of Kyrgyz Language and Culture. These events are being held as part of the state strategy to combat corruption for the years 2025–2030. As reported on December 5 by the press service of the supervisory authority, the students were informed about the goals, objectives, and principles of the

In Bishkek, 290 cases of burning dry grass, household, and other types of waste have been identified

According to reports, during inspections, more than 650 facilities were checked, including various enterprises and private homes. The total amount of fines for waste burning amounted to 2,903,500 soms, in accordance with part 3 of Article 115 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses. The breakdown of fines by districts is as follows: