The incident occurred at a wine store in Ashland, where broken bottles and spilled alcohol were discovered the morning after "Black Friday." According to the Associated Press, the culprit of this "drunken mess" was a raccoon, which was found sleeping in the bathroom. Photo by Associated Press
In Bishkek, a driver of a Hyundai Sonata was detained after being responsible for two traffic accidents and attempting to evade responsibility. This was reported by the press service of the city's patrol service. According to the information provided, the incident began on Borodina Street, where the driver collided with a moped and then left the scene of the accident.
The prosecutor's office in Talas has discovered an illegal transfer of a land plot that belonged to the city bus station into private hands. This was reported in a statement from the supervisory authority. Photo from the Prosecutor General's Office. The bus station plot in Talas has been returned to the state
In the Osh region, in the village of Ken-Zhylga, the construction of school No. 27, named after Zhorо Alimov, is actively underway. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the project is being funded from the republican budget. The total cost of the tender for this facility is 120 million soms.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall The Bishkek Land Use Control Department reports that over the past 11 months, 127,116 square meters of municipal land have been freed, which is equivalent to 18 football fields by FIFA standards. According to the City Hall, work continues to clear roadways of illegally constructed structures that hinder the development of street infrastructure.
The youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) has announced its expanded squad for the upcoming training camps in Turkey. This information was published by the Football Federation of Kyrgyzstan on social media. Under the guidance of head coach Edmar Lacerda, the team is currently training in Antalya, actively preparing for the final part of the Asian Cup, which is scheduled for January 2026.
In the Mold-Niyaz area, located in the Kadamjay district, the development of over 700 hectares of previously unused land is underway. According to information provided by the district administration, the new non-irrigable plots are being allocated to both private entrepreneurs and local residents. Farmers who have received these lands are actively drilling vertical wells for water supply, planting orchards, and carrying out landscaping work.
Starting from 2026, the postal service of Denmark will cease the delivery of paper letters. The last delivery of such a letter will take place at the end of December, as reported by DW. Additionally, next year, the remaining mailboxes across the country are set to be dismantled.
On December 13, the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov will open its doors to the audience for the premiere of the play "Viy". This was reported by representatives of the theater. The play "Viy" is not just an interpretation of a classic work, but a modern and bold reading that conveys the dark charm and terrifying power of Gogol's prose. Thanks to the creative vision of the director, the audience will experience a lively and dynamic
In Manas, law enforcement agencies detained a man who was posing as the deputy chief of the district police department and demanding money from local residents. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident was recorded on December 2, 2025. An unknown individual, using a photograph of the deputy chief of the Manas police department, created a fake account in a messenger under the name "Police Department of the City
In the village of Kenges, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, the construction of a new building for school No. 43, named after I. Bazarkulov, is ongoing. According to the Ministry of Construction, funding is being provided from the republican budget, and the cost of the tender for the project is 203 million soms.
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, Muken Sydykova, Hero of Socialist Labor, passed away at the age of 94. The farewell ceremony will take place on December 5 in her native village of Saruu.
In connection with the recent seismic events, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued recommendations for citizens. It is important for everyone to have a "go-bag" ready, which is a set of necessary items for up to three days. The agency noted that the "go-bag" can be in any convenient form: it can be a wheeled suitcase, a backpack, or a bag. Inside, there should be food, water supplies, warm clothing, medications, a flashlight, and a whistle for
The Batken Regional Drama and Satire Theater named after A. Jainakov has announced its repertoire for December. In this month, the audience can look forward to the following performances:
An important event dedicated to the doctrine of the Kyrgyz Republic "National Spirit — World Heights" took place in the Osh region. According to information, the event was attended by employees of the regional judicial system, as well as scholars, including Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Zhyldyz Orozbekova from the Chyngyz Aitmatov Institute of Language and Literature, and Baibolot Abytov, head of the "Fund of Eastern Manuscripts and Heritage" at Osh State
A Christmas market is planned to be held in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the German Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, the event will take place on December 6 at 1:00 PM at the "Steinbroi" restaurant, located at 5a Herzen Street.
In the Batken region, police officers conducted an investigation regarding an audio recording that became popular on social media. The check revealed that the recording was edited. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the recording was created by unknown individuals with the intent to misinform, through editing and distortion of the audio trace.
At the meeting of the Bishkek City Council on December 4, plans were announced for the construction of two additional underground crossings on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev reported that concrete arches for the first underground crossing were ordered from Kazakhstan.
A New Year tree has appeared in the center of the city of Osh, as confirmed by the press service of the local mayor's office. Specialists are currently decorating it.
In Kyrgyzstan, all foreign citizens must strictly adhere to the established migration rules. This was stated by Bakyt Kadyrov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at today's press conference. Kadyrov noted that each country develops its own laws and regulations to ensure security, and these rules may be periodically changed.
Salvador Plasencia, the doctor who sold ketamine to the famous actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. This information was provided by the Associated Press. We remind you that Matthew Perry, the star of the cult series "Friends," passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, and an autopsy revealed that the cause of his death was acute ketamine exposure.
Photo 24.kg. screenshot from the video After the appeal from residents of the Sokuluk district, concerned about the condition of the Bishkek — Kara-Balta road, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic provided clarifications. The agency noted that the reconstruction work on the 52.5-kilometer-long highway was completed in 2022, and the warranty for the completed work expires in 2024.
Salvador Plasencia, a doctor from Santa Monica, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the illegal sale of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, according to The New York Times. At a July court hearing, Plasencia pleaded guilty. For nearly an hour, the judge read the plea agreement while the doctor remained mostly silent.
- From January to September 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital in the tourism sector increased by 82.9% compared to the same period last year. This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee of the country. The total investment in this sector reached 17.1 billion soms.
In the Batken region, an investigation was conducted in connection with a video that allegedly showed vote buying in favor of two candidates for electoral district No. 1. The press service of the Batken regional police reported on December 4 that a 42-year-old resident of the village of Katran in the Leilek district, D.Z., contacted law enforcement with a statement. In it, he indicated that on November 20 and 21, 2025, some residents of the village of Beshkent allegedly distributed money to buy
Bek Ruslanovich Dzekshembaev has been appointed as the deputy akim and has taken charge of the agricultural development department of the Issyk-Ata district. Akim Almazbek Rakhmankulov introduced the new leader to the staff of the district administration, as well as to the heads of institutions and rural administrations.
Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing, successfully raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games at the highest point in Africa — Mount Kilimanjaro. This was reported by the press service of the World Nomad Games. The VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for September 2026 in Kyrgyzstan, where representatives from over 90 countries are expected to participate.
Bernd Bergmaier, former owner of Pornhub, has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to acquire LUKOIL's international assets, Reuters reports. According to the businessman, "Lukoil International GmbH represents an excellent investment opportunity, and any investor would be pleased to own such assets. I cannot comment on potential investments," he added.
As reported by SPIEGEL, during his conversation, Macron indicated that there is a risk that the US may not provide clear security guarantees to Ukraine, which could lead to a loss of territory. “There is a possibility that the US will betray Ukraine,” he noted, referring to the transcript of the phone call. Merz also commented on this, urging Zelensky to be “very cautious in the coming days.” He emphasized that “they (the US) are playing games both with you and with us,” referring to American
The first national boxing championship will take place in Manas. According to information provided by the city administration, the competition is scheduled for December 5 to 10.
The death of Beknazar Jamangaraev, the husband of Assol Moldokmatova and a well-known public figure, has become sad news that Assol shared on her social media page. He was only 50 years old. According to the wishes of his father and brother, the funeral will take place in the USA, where he lived for many years. The farewell is scheduled for December 6.
In 2024, the construction of interchange infrastructure is planned in the residential area "Kyrgyzstan," which will not connect to Ch. Aitmatov Avenue. This information was announced at a meeting of the BGK held on December 4. Deputy Erkinbek Salymbekov reported numerous complaints from residents of the Lenin District, dissatisfied that after the reconstruction of Aitmatov Avenue, the entrances to the residential area were closed. Now people have to take significantly longer routes to
Leisure is an important aspect of life that helps make days less monotonous and more vibrant. It allows one to take a break from routine and have fun. Youth preferences in leisure activities depend on many factors, including age, and they change every year. Key Trends in Youth Leisure Digital entertainment is becoming the main trend in youth leisure. More and more young people spend time on social media, video platforms, and playing various simulators and shooters, including those offered by
Today, December 4, during his state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and the Chairman of the Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani. According to information from the president's press service, the meeting discussed issues of deepening cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries. The participants emphasized the need to develop political dialogue and considered
Shahbaz Sharif extended a warm greeting to President Japarov, emphasizing the historical significance of his visit, which is the first in the last two decades. The Prime Minister noted that the visit opens new horizons in Kyrgyz-Pakistani relations and highlights the mutual desire to strengthen strategic partnership. He highly appreciated Kyrgyzstan's achievements in the economic sphere under Japarov's leadership and emphasized the importance of joint efforts for the prosperity of
According to Pantone, the color of the year 2026 is a shade called Cloud Dancer, which is a neutral white color. On the official website of the institute, it is emphasized that this shade creates a harmonious space where functionality and comfort combine. It contributes to the creation of an atmosphere of calmness and freedom, allowing people to focus while avoiding distractions.
A resident of Bishkek contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She reported that the repair work at the bus stop on Dén Xiaoping Avenue in Kyzyl-Asker has been delayed, and now local residents have been forced to navigate the dug-up road for more than a month. “Every day we walk this road, and it causes us pain to see it. It is incredibly difficult for ordinary citizens. Why is there no control over this situation?” - the woman expressed her dissatisfaction.
According to Bloomberg, the agreement is the result of over a decade of negotiations on price. In November 2025, Indian representatives visited the shipyard in Russia. India expects to receive the submarine within two years; however, the parties do not rule out possible delays due to the "complexity of the project".
In the village of Kööchü, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a new two-story school has begun, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. This project is being financed from the republican budget, and the total area of the school will be 1351.74 square meters.
Recent advancements in medicine are opening new prospects for HIV treatment. The journal Nature reports that researchers have achieved prolonged remission in patients with this diagnosis without the need for continuous antiretroviral medication. Since the advent of antiretroviral therapy in the late 1980s, it has saved millions of lives, transforming HIV from a deadly disease into a manageable condition. However, this therapy is not an ideal solution: even among those who have been using the
According to Ulysmedia.kz, Kazakh authorities point to the actions of Uzbekistan as the main reason for the traffic jams. During a trip by journalists to the stations of Shengel'dy, Zhilga, Darbaza, and Saryagash, a significant number of wagons were recorded. At Shengel'dy, for example, there are 300 trains concentrated, at Zhilga — 250, and at Darbaza — 200. In total, more than 11,000 wagons are waiting, some of which have been standing for five to six days. KTZ claims that the
Today, December 4, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev held a meeting with local residents of the village of Zhany-Maala. This settlement became part of the city of Osh in 2024 after the administrative reform was carried out. According to information from the mayor's office, about 4,000 people live in the village. There is only a primary school and a Health Center here, while other social facilities are absent. Most residents live in old houses that do not meet modern standards.
The Bishkek City Hall informs that the Department of Land Use Control continues to actively work on eliminating illegally constructed facilities that hinder the development of the city's road infrastructure. On Siberian Lane, 9 capital structures and 11 fences were removed, which allowed for the release of a plot of municipal land covering 1,700 square meters (144 meters long). This opens access to the road and ensures free passage for citizens.
Classes will end on December 31. Winter holidays will last until January 11, and classes will resume on January 12. For first graders who turn six, an extension of the holidays for an additional two weeks is provided: from December 24, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
The signed document opens new opportunities for deepening relations between Kyrgyzstan and Great Britain and contributes to the expansion of economic partnership, as well as attracting investments in projects related to critically important minerals. During bilateral meetings, participants discussed the current state of cooperation, prospects for increasing mutual investments, the development of business ties, as well as joint initiatives in the field of sustainable development and natural
In Bishkek, on A. Toktonalieva Street, the construction of a multifunctional sports complex is actively underway, as reported by the city administration. According to the provided information, the building under construction will be a two-story rectangular structure with a total area of 2,296 square meters. The area of the land plot on which the construction is taking place is 0.2637 hectares.
The construction of a multifunctional sports complex is located at: 62 A. Toktonalieva Street. On the second floor of the building, there will be a gym, a medical office, sanitary facilities, and technical rooms. The foundation of the complex is of strip type, and the walls and partitions are made of sandwich panels; the frame of the structure is metal. The contractor for the project is the company OsOO "Al Firdaus."
