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Recreation centers

Residents of Bishkek Concerned About Children's Play in Abandoned Municipal Building. The City Hall Responded

Residents of Matrosov and Karasaev Streets contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media for assistance, demanding that the Bishkek city hall take action regarding the abandoned building located at: Karasaev St., 41. According to them, this structure belongs to the municipality. Previously, it housed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, but now the building stands empty and abandoned.

11.12.2025, 12:45
Excursions / Sports

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.

10.12.2025, 12:24
Incidents / Excursions

Former Chairman of the Sverdlovsk District Court of Bishkek and former Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh sentenced

On December 5, 2025, judge Nurdin Ibraimov of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict regarding three defendants: former chairwoman of the Sverdlovsk District Court Elvira Jarkeeva, former deputy Rustam Mamanov, and judge's assistant Anarbaev. Judge Ibraimov decided to release them from punishment on most charges due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, including articles 303 part 1, 304 part 4, 305 part 2 items 2, 6, 328 part 2, and others under the

08.12.2025, 12:01
Legislation

The Cabinet approved changes in the field of licensing and permitting activities

- The Cabinet of Ministers approved a number of changes in the area of licensing and permitting activities. The corresponding resolution, registered under number 741, was adopted on November 17, 2025, and published in the "Erkin Too" publication on November 25, 2025 (issue No. 93). This document will come into force 10 days after its official publication. The main changes concern the resolution of December 14, 2023, No. 678, which regulates licensing issues for certain types of

08.12.2025, 09:38
Mountaineering / Sports

Climber Eduard Kubatov raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games on Mount Kilimanjaro

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.

04.12.2025, 21:59
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: In Kyzyl-Asker, the road was dug up a month ago, but the repairs are not progressing

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.

04.12.2025, 20:59
Local news / Apartments for rent

How do the authorities plan to provide electricity to the town "Altai" with 34,000 apartments?

At the expert discussion of the general plan, the Deputy Head of the Main Department for Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Aziret Akimov, answered journalists' questions regarding the electricity supply for new residential complexes in Bishkek. Currently, the capital is facing an electricity shortage. At the meeting held on November 17, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reported that the electricity consumption limit is 10 million 45 kWh per day, while actual

03.12.2025, 19:29
Apartments for rent

In the coming years, more than 45,000 apartments will be built in Bishkek. Will there be no sewage fountains?

In Bishkek, the commissioning of many new multi-story buildings is expected in the coming years. On Dostoevsky Street, houses with heights of 35 and 40 floors are being constructed, which will accommodate 4,000 apartments. In the village of Orto-Sai, a residential complex "Yntymak" is being built, designed for 7,000 apartments. Construction has also begun on the "Altai" town near the new Osh market, where 34,000 apartments are planned. These three projects will add 45,000

03.12.2025, 17:21
Legislation

Previously issued "red" and "green books" are valid until expiration, - the city hall

- Asel Mainaeva, head of the rental payment accounting department of the municipal property management of the Bishkek city hall, reported on December 2 at a meeting of the BGK commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments that the previously issued "red" and "green books" remain valid until the end of the established term. “Today, there was a case where a tenant came with a cadastral plan. All previously issued documents, including red and green books, retain their

03.12.2025, 13:34
In the world / Excursions

Corruption Scandal in the EU. Former Head of the Diplomatic Service Mogherini Released After Detention

Federica Mogherini, who previously held the position of head of European diplomacy and rector of the College of Europe, was detained in Belgium on December 2 in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption in procurement, as well as a conflict of interest. According to the Italian agency AGI, she was released during the night. In addition to Mogherini, the former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, and a third participant, Cesare Zegretti, were

03.12.2025, 13:28
The metro was not included in Bishkek's General Plan, but the tram was. Will this reduce traffic jams?
Politics / For tourists

The metro was not included in Bishkek's General Plan, but the tram was. Will this reduce traffic jams?

At a recent meeting at the Bishkek city hall, many specialists, concerned citizens, and journalists gathered to discuss the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. After the presentation of the plan and the mayor's speech, one participant asked why the construction of the metro was excluded from the General Plan, despite his suggestion for an above-ground metro along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.

03.12.2025, 12:40
Legislation

Fitness club Dasmia and the shopping center "Bishkek Park" spotted among distributors of signs of illegal lotteries online, - Financial Oversight

- Currently, active measures are underway aimed at identifying and suppressing the activities of illegal lotteries that are spreading through the internet. This is reported by the press service of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to the information from the agency, such lotteries, disguised as "draws" and promising prizes in the form of cars, cash, and other valuables, engage in fraudulent activities. They

03.12.2025, 10:50
Legislation

The National Bank has submitted new requirements for banks' financial recovery plans for public discussion.

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on the draft resolution of the Board "On the Approval of the Regulation 'On the Requirements for the Bank's Financial Recovery Plan'. This document introduces mandatory standards for the development, updating, and implementation of financial recovery plans, which will apply to all commercial banks in the country. The main objective of these changes is to strengthen the financial stability of the banking

02.12.2025, 17:02
Legislation

The National Bank has put forward amendments for public discussion on combating money laundering

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a draft resolution of the Board titled "On Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding Countering the Financing of Criminal Activities and the Legalization (Laundering) of Criminal Proceeds." This draft has been submitted for public discussion. As part of the proposed project, changes are planned in 15 key regulatory documents covering almost all aspects of the country's

02.12.2025, 15:13
Legislation

The Financial Supervision Authority has designated the state system "Ranex" as the sole provider of AML/KYT services for virtual asset providers in Kyrgyzstan.

- The Financial Regulation and Supervision Service informs virtual asset providers about a new order regarding the definition of the AML/KYT service provider and the requirements for client identification and monitoring. In order to enhance the transparency of virtual asset operations, reduce the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing, and create a unified monitoring system, FinSov has designated "Ranex" as the sole provider of AML/KYT services for all virtual asset service

02.12.2025, 15:11
Legislation

ICAO approved the registration rules for aircraft "APKR-7" according to ICAO standards

- On November 27, 2025, the Director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation, Daniyar Bostонов, signed an order to introduce new aviation regulations "APCR-7. Registration of Civil Aircraft." This document has been developed to harmonize with international standards and ICAO recommendations, as well as in accordance with the resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the inclusion of regulatory acts in the State Register. According to this order:

02.12.2025, 11:26
Legislation

"From October 1, 2025, fines for exceeding weight parameters and for lack of documents amounting to over 700,000 soms have been imposed, - Ministry of Transport"

- According to the Department's information, with the onset of the autumn-winter season of 2025, special attention is being paid to monitoring heavy-duty vehicles that transport cargo exceeding established norms, among which coal shipments predominate. “From October 1 to the present, the Naryn Regional Department has checked 9,221 vehicles. As a result, 27 protocols were drawn up against drivers for exceeding weight parameters and 23 protocols for the absence of accompanying documents. The

01.12.2025, 15:21
Incidents / Excursions

Former police officer arrested again for drunk driving. He is a suspect in the traffic accident where Saniya Shakirova died.

Chyngyz Kondubaev, who was previously involved in the case of the death of Saniya Shakirova, has once again come under the spotlight of law enforcement — he was detained for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred in Bishkek, where he was taken to the October District Department of Internal Affairs. On November 30, near the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Suerkulov streets, officers from the Patrol Police Service stopped a "Toyota Avalon,"

01.12.2025, 13:16
Legislation

Kyrgyzstan plans to reduce GDP energy intensity by 20% and increase the share of electric vehicles to 5% by 2029

- Kyrgyzstan sets ambitious goals for the period until 2029: a 20% reduction in energy intensity of GDP and a 25% increase in agricultural productivity. This was stated by Amantur Tolebekov, the chief specialist of the international financing department for green economy and tourism at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview with a local publication. Tolebekov noted that the program for the development of the "green economy" covers several key sectors, including energy,

01.12.2025, 13:12
Recreation centers

Residents of the apartment building on Aitmatov Avenue request repairs for the road near their home. Response from the city hall.

On November 6, residents of house 102/1 on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue appealed to the city authorities to pay attention to their road conditions. “The state of our road leaves much to be desired. In the summer, we take our children to school and commute to work on it. We would like the city hall to pay attention to this,” they stated.

01.12.2025, 10:58
Local news / For tourists / Exclusive

Up to -15 degrees: At the Ak-Tala polling station, the ballot box "froze" for 15 minutes

In the elections for deputies of the 8th convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, taking place in the 30th district of the Naryn region, in Ak-Tal, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening ceremony of the elections at polling station No. 4090 in the village of Bayetov gathered Akim Mirlan Kamchybekov and other representatives of local institutions and organizations.

30.11.2025, 10:13
Local news / Excursions

Former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak Goes to the Front

"I am ready for any consequences and am heading to the front lines. I am an honest and decent person," said Andrey Yermak in an interview with The New York Post. This comment was published by journalist Caitlin Dornbos, reports Meduza. He added that he feels disgraced and sees no support from those who know the truth, despite being in Kyiv since February 24, 2022. "I do not want to create problems for Zelensky, so I have decided to go to the front. I am outraged by the dirt that

29.11.2025, 15:44
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of Lomonosov Street Oppose the Construction of a Five-Story Building

Local residents of the Lenin District have appealed to the President of Kyrgyzstan with a request to stop the construction of a five-story building at 46b Lomonosov Street. In their opinion, the new building surrounded by private houses will create serious safety risks, worsen living conditions, and complicate transportation links. In their appeal, they emphasize that the street mainly consists of one- and two-story buildings, while the neighboring plot has been designated for multi-story

28.11.2025, 19:30
Legislation

The Ministry of Economic Development proposes to adjust the rules for calculating the "risk base" for VAT on imports from the EAEU.

The Ministry of Economy presented a draft amendment to the Cabinet of Ministers' Resolution No. 60, adopted on February 5, 2025, on November 27, 2025. The draft, titled "On Amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR Resolution 'On Measures for the Implementation of Article 307 of the Tax Code of the KR'," concerns the application of a "risk-oriented" system for calculating the tax base for VAT on imported goods from EAEU countries that exhibit risk

28.11.2025, 10:46
Legislation

The Cabinet approved the conclusion of a loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for $30 million

- The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the conclusion to the loan agreement "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," which was signed in Bishkek on September 22, 2025, with the OPEC Fund for International Development. The document will be submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh for ratification, and the Ministry of Finance has been designated as responsible for its implementation.

28.11.2025, 08:50
In the world / Excursions

Former President of Brazil Begins Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence related to an attempted coup. This was reported by Brazilian news outlets. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison, and his punishment is currently being served at the headquarters of the Federal Police in Brasília, where he was transferred last week.

26.11.2025, 13:53
Excursions

Former head of the State Tax Service Abduvaporov and his deputy Kydyrgychov remain in custody until January 14, 2026.

- The decision to detain Altynbek Abduvapov and Islambek Kydyrgychov was made on November 26 at the Lenin District Court of Bishkek. They have been in custody since December 5-6, 2024, after being removed from their positions and sent to the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The reason for their detention was allegations of corruption related to tax authorities, specifically regarding manipulations with electronic waybills.

26.11.2025, 11:44
Legislation

The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security intercepted cattle smuggling at the border with Tajikistan.

- On November 26, 2025, employees of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) prevented an attempt to illegally drive livestock across the Kyrgyz-Tajik section of the state border, according to information provided by the agency's press service. In the Leilek region, in the Ak-Suu rural administration, near the Chesh-Dobo area, a group of five individuals was spotted engaging in the illegal driving of livestock, approximately 1000 meters from the state border.

26.11.2025, 10:20
Incidents / Excursions

Former judges who softened the punishment for the murder suspect Aysulu have been sent to jail by the court.

The Pervomaisky District Court has issued a ruling to arrest three former judges of the Bishkek City Court, as well as a prosecutor. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It was previously reported that K. A., born in 1984, was detained on suspicion of the brutal murder and rape of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva. The suspect confessed to committing several serious crimes in recent years. The investigation established that his criminal

25.11.2025, 19:55
Local news / Recreation centers

Call Center: Residents of the House on Chuy Avenue Complain About the Dug-Up Courtyard Due to Heating Network Repairs

According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of the apartment building at Chuy Ave, 113 are expressing dissatisfaction with the condition of their yard, which looks like a construction site after recent work. As the residents reported, on October 22, the contractor who is building a new building nearby was working on the heating networks, but after completing the work, they did not restore order in the yard.

24.11.2025, 13:38
Legislation

Fines for taxi drivers for lack of a license are canceled starting December 1. The verification period has been postponed to February 1, 2026.

- The deadline for checking taxi drivers' licenses has been extended to February 1, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD). According to the agency, taxi drivers had previously complained about long queues when obtaining licenses at GUOBDD offices, which hindered them from processing their documents within the established time frames.

22.11.2025, 17:48
Incidents / Excursions

Former judges received a bribe to change the verdict for the murderer of Aysulu Mukasheva

According to information provided by "Channel 7," three former judges of the Bishkek City Court received a bribe of $10,000 through the lawyer of the accused Kumarbek Abdyrov. The purpose of this deal was to mitigate the sentence for Abdyrov, who is accused of the murder of Aysulu Mukasheva. This information surfaced during an investigation, which revealed that judges Saniya Brancheva, Zhanil Mambetaly, and Kaysyn Abakirov were involved in a corruption scheme.

22.11.2025, 15:58