Yesterday, the opening of a new flower market took place near the Osh National Drama Theater, as reported by Turmush correspondent. Attending the ceremonial event were the mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as representatives of the local administration and residents of the city.
In Bishkek, as part of raid activities, employees of the Tax Service discovered an illegal workshop engaged in the production of counterfeit alcoholic products. According to the agency, this underground production was located in the residential area of "Archa-Beshik".
In Talas, the school principal and a police officer have been dismissed due to the antisocial behavior of students. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). On December 29, as part of preventive measures to prevent conflicts and offenses among schoolchildren, a meeting organized by the GKNB took place. It was attended by leaders of the regional and district administrations, law enforcement agencies, heads of education departments, as well as
Rescue operations in the BChK continue. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a signal that three men drowned in the Alamedin-1 microdistrict in BChK was received at 9:05. Five rescuers were mobilized to conduct search operations.
Photo of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Installation of CAT III at "Manas" Work continues on the implementation of the third category light signaling system (CAT III) at the international airport "Manas". This information was provided by the press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". The installation of the CAT III system will allow the acceptance and departure of aircraft even in conditions of heavy fog and low visibility, which, in turn, will
. The net inflow represents the difference between the sums of transfers received in the country and those sent abroad. According to the report, during the specified period, the difference amounted to $2.6 billion, with the total inflow reaching $3.0 billion, which is 17% higher compared to the previous year. At the same time, the outflow of funds decreased by almost 14%, amounting to $332 million.
- During veterinary control at the temporary storage warehouse of the state enterprise "TI Kant," a batch of poultry meat was found that did not meet the safety requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the agency, the product was imported from the company "FAYZ PARRANDA" (Republic of Uzbekistan) and is intended for LLC "TT.Top.Trade," located in
On December 30, a tragic incident occurred in Bishkek, as reported by the press secretary of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, Nazgul Imanbaeva, to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary." A signal about the emergency was received by the police at 09:02 on the same day. The call reported that two men had drowned on Auezov Street in the Red Cross Society.
Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer from Ferrari, Riccardo Adami, will continue their collaboration in 2026, despite the tensions that arose in 2025. In his debut season with Ferrari, the seven-time world champion faced difficulties, failing to reach the podium for the first time since 2007.
As the New Year 2026 approaches, it's time to discuss how prices for the ingredients to make Olivier salad have changed, which remains a symbol of the holiday for many. The editorial team of Kaktus.media visited stores to find out how much one will have to pay for the ingredients of this beloved salad since Soviet times. Additionally, we analyzed which city in Kyrgyzstan will have the highest price for Olivier, and compared current prices in Bishkek with those from last year and six years
A batch of poultry meat that does not meet the safety standards of the Eurasian Economic Union was discovered at the temporary storage warehouse of the State Enterprise "TI Kant." As a result, a decision was made to return this product to the sender, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.
In the Chuy region, a 31-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of beating his mother. According to sources in the regional police department, a woman named I. A. (born in 1976) filed a complaint with the Tokmok police, expressing her desire for measures to be taken against her son, I. S. (born in 1992).
Local residents contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media, describing the problem of the lack of sidewalks. In the western part of the residential area, along the Small Chuy Canal, there is no sidewalk, and the road itself is not paved. This creates difficulties for residents, including children and adults, who are forced to walk through mud on their way to school and work. Despite repeated promises from local authorities to address this issue, the situation remains unchanged.
On December 29, an expanded meeting organized by the State National Security Committee took place in Talas. The event was attended by key representatives of regional and local administrations, law enforcement agencies, as well as school directors from the region. According to reports, the main goal of the meeting was to prevent conflicts and offenses among schoolchildren.
In the latest Forbes ranking dedicated to the wealthiest people on the planet under 40, three Americans caught special attention — Adarsh Hiremath, Brendan Fudi, and Surya Midha. All of them are the founders of a startup in the field of artificial intelligence called Mercor. These 22-year-old friends began their collaboration back in their school days, and in 2023 they decided to join forces to create an innovative platform designed for recruitment using AI algorithms.
In the Kemin district, in the village of Boroldoy, a snow leopard was spotted — a rare predator species listed in the Red Book. This incident occurred on December 29 at around 23:20, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to available information, the snow leopard descended into the village and climbed a tree. Soon, the ranger of the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park, Zh. Chokoev, and hunter U. Abikanov arrived at the scene, who, following safety measures, helped the animal
During veterinary control at the temporary storage warehouse of the State Enterprise "TI Kant," a batch of poultry meat was discovered that does not meet the safety standards established by the Eurasian Economic Union. This information was received from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The batch of meat was imported from the Uzbek company LLC "FAYZ PARRANDA" to the Kyrgyz LLC "TT.Top.Trade" (Bishkek).
As of December 30 of the current year, the exchange rates for foreign currencies established by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are presented below: The dollar continues to show a decline, while the euro and the ruble are strengthening.
As a result of an inspection at the temporary storage warehouse of the state enterprise "TI Kant," a batch of poultry meat was found that does not meet the safety standards of the Eurasian Economic Union. The product was received from the Uzbek company LLC FAYZ PARRANDA and was intended for the Kyrgyz company LLC "TT.Top.Trade," according to information from the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. Studies conducted by an accredited laboratory in accordance with the
In connection with the New Year celebrations, the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has announced the temporary closure of two vehicle checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. It has been reported that on January 1, 2026, the "Torugart-automobile" and "Irkeshtam-automobile" checkpoints will cease operations.
Kunduz Yesengulova, a doctor from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center in Bishkek, shared recommendations for safe food preparation, storage, and consumption during the holidays on "Birinchi Radio." She emphasized that after cooking, dishes should not remain at room temperature for more than three hours, after which they should be placed in the refrigerator. Consuming reheated food that has been left out for too long can lead to food poisoning. Yesengulova also
Six licenses of virtual asset exchange operators have been revoked by the Financial Supervisory Authority, as reported by the press service of this agency. In order to quickly respond to potential risks associated with the activities of virtual asset service providers, as well as to ensure the protection of the rights of clients and consumers, the licenses of the following companies have been revoked:
Starting from December 22, 364 trips are scheduled from the bus station in Bishkek to the Issyk-Kul, Naryn, and Talas regions. There are 101 buses on standby for additional trips, which will also be activated from January 8 to January 12, 2026. In all regions of the country, carriers and bus station managers have been instructed to ensure uninterrupted passenger transport services and to prevent unjustified fare increases. Monitoring of compliance with these requirements is carried out on an
At the ceremony held on December 28 in Dubai, the 32-year-old French footballer was presented with the award by the famous Russian mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing has announced its working hours during the New Year holidays. Here’s how the institution's work will be organized:
A man was detained in Tokmok for beating his mother while in a state of alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. A 47-year-old woman, I.A., born in 1976, filed a complaint with the law enforcement authorities. She approached the Tokmok Police Department for help regarding the actions of her son, 31-year-old I.S., born in 1992. In October 2025, while at home, he caused a scandal during which he beat her and broke her left arm.
A sixth-grade student, Rayana Bekinova from Talas, and a second-grader, Asanali Ryspaev from the village of Kok-Oy, wrote letters to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Ulan Niyazbekov. In their messages, they congratulated him on the upcoming New Year, shared their dreams, and promised to study diligently, expressing their desire to become police officers and serve their country in the future. The joyful news for the children is that they became participants in an excursion to the Internal
At the airport in Orenburg, a Russian court decided to arrest a 74-year-old citizen of Kazakhstan who attacked police officers, reports Tengrinews.kz.
On December 30, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. On May 16, one of the residents of Bishkek contacted law enforcement. He stated that in September 2024, he handed over his Chevrolet Trailblazer, valued at $20,000, as payment for the construction of a bathhouse. The work was estimated at $10,000, with the condition that the worker would return the remaining amount to him. However, in the
According to the Ministry of Construction, the year 2025 became significant for Kyrgyzstan due to the implementation of several major projects. In this year, the ministry accomplished the following key tasks:
On December 29, around 23:20, ecologists spotted a snow leopard in the village of Boroldoy. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. It became known that the predator descended into the populated area and climbed a tree. The ranger of the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park, J. Chokoev, and hunter U. Abikanov promptly arrived at the scene to help safely lower the animal from the tree.
Information was collected from the websites of various commercial banks. If you have questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication and pertains to cash currency exchange. It should be noted that exchange rates may change throughout the day.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a woman suspected of committing fraud has been detained, as a result of which she gained control of more than 4.6 million soms.
In the village of Bayet, located on the territory of the secondary school, a new sports complex will be built. The tender for its construction was announced by the rural administration of the Shaiybek Ata rural area, which includes preparatory work and general construction. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the tender will be conducted using the method of unrestricted procurement.
On December 29, a meeting organized by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) took place in Talas, attended by representatives of regional and district administrations, law enforcement agencies, as well as school directors from the Talas region and heads of education departments. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss measures to prevent conflicts and offenses among students of general educational institutions, as reported by the press service of the GKNB.
According to Forbes, Beyoncé has become the fifth singer whose net worth has surpassed $1 billion.
On December 25, a special event was held in Kara-Kul aimed at ensuring the safety of citizens, public order, and safe road traffic in the lead-up to the New Year holidays, reports the press service of the city administration. According to the information, the event was attended by the mayor of Kara-Kul, Nurtilek Orozbaev, Police Colonel Bakyt Aipov, the Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as employees of the local internal
The opening of the new administrative building of the prosecutor's office in Balakchy, which took place under the leadership of the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev, was a significant event for the city and the Issyk-Kul region. During his speech, Asanaliev emphasized that the new building would contribute to more effective work of the prosecutor's office and meet modern standards, as well as expand opportunities for interaction with citizens.
On the night of December 29, officers from the Patrol and Post Service of the police intervened in one of the establishments on Tokombaev Street and discovered individuals involved in a fight, which created a serious disturbance of public order. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District of Bishkek, the detained men behaved aggressively, did not comply with the lawful demands of law enforcement officers, and used obscene language.
Law enforcement agencies have detained a woman suspected of large-scale fraud. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. It has become known that a resident of Bishkek named D.K. contacted the Internal Affairs Department for help regarding the actions of a citizen named M.B. According to the collected data, from January to June 2024, the fraudster, while in one of the shopping centers, managed to deceive the victim. She took
Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the "Bangladesh Nationalist Party," has passed away at the age of 80. This was reported by the Dhaka Tribune, citing an official statement from the party on social media, as conveyed by RIA Novosti. In November of last year, she was hospitalized with a chest infection that affected her heart and lungs. In December, doctors assessed her condition as extremely critical, and she was placed on a ventilator.
In Bishkek, near the main building of the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, an impressive art installation has appeared — a sculpture of the Red Fiery Horse, the symbol of the year 2026. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Since its installation on December 11, the figure, located on the parapet at the central entrance, has attracted the attention of both locals and visitors to the capital. During the day, it stands out with its dynamic silhouette, and in the dark — thanks
According to information provided by the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan, Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev ordered to take control of the criminal case regarding the brutal murder of a mother of three children by her ex-husband. As part of the investigation, an investigative operational group was formed, which focused on the factors that led to this serious crime, according to the GKNB report.
As a result of a raid conducted by the employees of the State Tax Service, an illegal production workshop for the manufacture of counterfeit alcohol was discovered in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the STS. During the inspection of the workshop premises, located in the "Archa-Beshik" area, 122 units of counterfeit alcoholic products, more than 2,180 excise stamps of dubious origin, 110 liters of liquid with a characteristic smell of alcohol, homemade bottling
In the Batken region, in the city of Suluktu, a case of gas leakage from the OsOO mine has been recorded. Fortunately, no fire occurred, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 7 rescuers were sent to the scene. A barrier was established at a depth of 260 meters in the mine, and preliminary data indicates that no one was injured.
From January 1, 2026, until January 1, 2027, these rules will replace the previous ones, as reported on the official regulatory acts portal.
The Republican Center for Health Promotion urges citizens to start the New Year with a focus on health, offering several simple yet effective habits that can help improve overall well-being and increase energy levels. As noted by the center, the New Year holidays are a suitable time to rethink one’s lifestyle and take the first steps toward healthier habits.
