In the Call center Kaktus.media, local residents from Sergey Lazo Street expressed their dissatisfaction with the condition of the road. “Our road surface has been in terrible condition for a long time. We urgently request repairs, as it is unsafe to travel on this road. Our appeals to the authorities have yielded no results,” they share.
The construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, an important project for the three countries, has entered an active phase. While high-level credit agreements are being signed, the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after Razakov and Vocational Lyceum No. 97 are preparing specialists needed for this infrastructure.
The State Service for the Execution of Punishments (GSIN) commented on the information regarding damages amounting to 15.9 million soms related to the purchase of fish at inflated prices. As reported by the GSIN press service, a tender was held this year for the supply of fish for prisoners, in which three companies participated, and the winner was the company "Akuel". According to the agency, the fish was supplied at inflated prices. In October 2025, the chairman of GSIN initiated an
Dmitry Bivol, the world boxing champion, expressed his readiness to complete his trilogy with Artur Beterbiev in 2026. This was reported by Vadim Kornilov, Bivol's manager, in an interview with journalists from one of the publications. Currently, Bivol is recovering from back surgery, as noted by his manager.
html On December 30, 2025, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanbek Dosmambetov, visited the oncology and oncohematology departments of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, as well as the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Family Support in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. In anticipation of the New Year holidays, the National Center for Maternal and Child Health was filled with an atmosphere of fun and joy. A New Year
Today, December 31, snowfall is expected in the mountainous and foothill areas of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by specialists from Kyrgyzhydromet. According to meteorologists, a western wind will blow across the country at a speed of 4–9 m/s.
President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, sent his congratulations to Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the occasion of the New Year. According to the president's press service, Xi Jinping sent a special folder with warm wishes for the holiday. Photo by the president's press service
Aizhamal Alymbaeva, who works at the National Memorial Complex "Manas Ordo," happily lives in the village of Ak-Zhar in the Talas region with her husband Talaybek Duishkeev. They have five children — three daughters and two sons, as well as five grandchildren. “I have been working at ‘Manas Ordo’ since 1993. When I arrived, the museum was still under construction. Its opening took place in August 1995, timed to coincide with the 1000th anniversary of Manas, with delegates from all
The Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation has completed 85% of its major renovation. This was reported by 24.kg, citing data from the contracting organization responsible for the work. According to the latest information, the completion of all work is scheduled for early February 2026.
AKIpress conducted an interview with the minister about achievements and projects in the cultural sphere for 2025. The renovation of theaters, new musicals, and increased funding were important topics of discussion.
In 2025, the Kyrgyz National Bank announced the implementation of legal foundations for the transition to a digital som, which will significantly strengthen the financial protection of the population. The head of the regulator, Melis Turgunbaev, shared this information on his Facebook page, summarizing the bank's activities. Photo from the archive. Head of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Melis Turgunbaev
Recently, the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union signed a protocol that amends the agreement concerning the unified principles and rules for the circulation of medical devices, including medical equipment. This was announced in a statement from the Eurasian Economic Commission. According to the new document, the transitional period related to the registration of medical devices based on national regulations has been extended.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, employees of the traffic violations management department stopped a Mercedes-Benz vehicle during a raid. The driver exhibited suspicious behavior, which necessitated his transport to a narcological institution for a medical examination. The examination revealed that at the time of driving, he was under both alcohol and drug intoxication. After his arrest, the man claimed that he was stopped out of envy from the officers.
As of the morning of December 31, 150 people are participating in the search for employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," who fell into a channel, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). 90 rescuers from the MES, 30 representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and 30 employees from the city administration of Bishkek are involved in the operation.
On December 30, a solemn ceremony took place in Bishkek, where a monument to Tolomush Okeyev, the People's Artist of the USSR and film director, was unveiled. This information was disseminated by the information policy department of the President's Office of Kyrgyzstan. At the event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Okeyev's birth, State Secretary Arslan Koychiev delivered a speech.
In Naryn, a New Year's morning event took place, attended by 250 children to celebrate by the city's main Christmas tree. From the city budget, 400,000 soms were allocated for the organization of this event. All 250 schoolchildren received gifts for their achievements in studies, as well as for their active participation in the cultural life of educational institutions and the city. Additionally, the mayor presented New Year's gifts to children from low-income and large families.
At the World Sports Summit held in Dubai, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that in 2026 the city will host the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.
In order to enhance road safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents, a special month-long preventive campaign titled "Compliance with Traffic Rules is a Guarantee of Human Life" has been launched in Bishkek. The press service of the Bishkek City Traffic Police reported that this initiative is aimed at both drivers and pedestrians. As part of this program, explanatory work has been organized, including meetings at the Orthodox Church named after Saints Boris and Gleb in the
At this event, as reported by the national team coach Olga Salikova, three teams from Kyrgyzstan participated, representing the age category from 6 to 12 years. The judging panel consisted of two international judges: K. Belokurova and O. Palyutkina.
On December 30, 2023, in Talas, at the initiative of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, assistance was provided to the widow of GKNB employee Tolgonai Talasbaevna Kerimbaeva. This was reported by the press service of the agency.
On the occasion of Customs Service Workers' Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated the employees and veterans of the customs service, as reported by the Cabinet's press office. In his congratulatory message, Kasymaliev emphasized the important role of customs authorities in ensuring the economic security of the country, protecting national interests, and filling the state budget. He noted that in recent years, the
In Bishkek, the body of another person who fell into the technical channel of the CHPP has been found. As reported, on December 30, three workers from the "Tazalyk" company fell into the channel. One of the bodies was discovered the day before and handed over to representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The search for the third worker is ongoing.
In Kyrgyzstan, a program will be implemented under which 5,000 apartments will be provided to medical workers out of turn. This was announced by the Minister of Health Kanatbek Dosmambetov during his visit to children's medical institutions in the country. “The decision to provide 5,000 mortgage apartments to healthcare workers has been made. These measures are aimed at improving the social protection of medical staff, retaining personnel in the system, and increasing the attractiveness
During the inspection of compliance with land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the prosecutor's office of the Jet-Oguz district discovered that in 2008, land plots totaling 8 hectares, located in the territory of the Kyzyl-Suu rural administration, were illegally transferred to private ownership.
In Kyrgyzstan, a competition has been announced with the aim of providing land plots for projects in the field of renewable energy. As part of this competition, the construction of small hydropower plants and solar power stations is planned in various regions of the country. According to the Green Energy Fund, nine plots have been put up for auction, located in the Jalal-Abad, Batken, Osh, and Issyk-Kul regions. The sizes of the plots range from less than 1 hectare to 760 hectares, which opens
Photo from the internet. The dollar has begun to recover its positions after a recent decline According to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is an increase in the official exchange rates of the US dollar, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan, while the ruble and euro are losing value. US Dollar:
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports announced that swimmer Denis Petrashov has been awarded the title of athlete of the year for 2025. The results of the year were summarized the day before, and in the category of "Best Male Athlete of the Year" in Olympic disciplines, Denis emerged as the winner.
In the Issyk-Kul region, a group of land plots that were previously illegally transferred to private individuals has been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. The Prosecutor's Office of the Jeti-Oguz district conducted an inspection, during which it was found that in 2008, 8 hectares of agricultural land located in the territory of the Kyzyl-Suy rural administration were unlawfully allocated for private ownership.
The criminals took advantage of the Christmas holidays when most institutions are closed from the evening of December 24. According to police information, they drilled through a concrete wall and opened several thousand safes, stealing cash and jewelry. The first information about the incident appeared on Monday, December 29, when the fire alarm went off, and a hole was discovered in the wall.
Starting from February 1, 2026, all refusals issued by the Bishkek Main Department of Urban Planning and Architecture will be available only in electronic format through user personal accounts. This was reported by the department's press service. This step is being taken as part of initiatives for digitalization, combating corruption, and improving the convenience and transparency of public services.
The Lanying R6000 tiltrotor aircraft successfully made its debut flight in the Chinese province of Sichuan, as reported by "Xinhua".
The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service reported 17 Instagram accounts that organize illegal lotteries and prize draws without the necessary permission. During the monitoring conducted, it was found that some popular online platforms offer car, cash, and tech giveaways, while requiring participants to purchase goods or services. Such practices are considered lotteries, for which a government license is required; however, these organizers do not have such a license, notes the
This year, the flu started earlier and is spreading more intensively. This is associated with the simultaneous presence of strains of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza A virus (H3N2), which creates additional risks. In order to reduce the number of severe cases of illness and complications, vaccination of high-risk groups of the population was launched in the country starting from September 12. For this purpose, 300,000 doses of vaccine produced in the Republic of Korea were used.
In the Kochkor district, a solemn award ceremony was held for outstanding horse breeders. It became known that the Federation "Argymak" conducted a final meeting, during which its leader, Zhumabek Sheysheev, presented a report on the activities of the past year.
On Wednesday, Turkish Airlines announced the suspension of more than 60 flights due to heavy snowfall in several Turkish cities. As clarified by the official representative of the airline, Yahya Ustun, 61 flights scheduled for December 31 have been canceled due to deteriorating weather conditions in the eastern and central regions of the country. Since Friday, significant parts of Turkey have been experiencing frosts caused by cold air flows from Russia and Iceland. The Turkish General
The President of Kazakhstan has approved a new concept titled "Unity in Diversity," which outlines the strategic directions for the work of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan until 2030. This was reported by inbusiness.kz, citing the press service of Akorda.
The opening of the "Dream Ice Stadium–2025" has become an important event, as the project offers the residents of Ulaanbaatar the largest outdoor ice rink, areas for sledding, and snow slides for children, as well as equipped relaxation spots with hot drinks and full lighting. The organizers emphasize that this complex is designed as a place for family leisure and will operate year-round. Lkhagvadulam Dorjdhavaa "The central stadium should be at the heart of urban life,
A case of fraud related to gold items has been recorded in Batken. According to the press service of the regional police department, a resident of the Batken district named A.U.A. reported a fraud incident to the local police station.
In the Sverdlovsk district of the capital, Bishkek, search and rescue operations have begun following an incident involving citizens falling into the technical channel of the CHPP. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) reported the involvement of 150 specialists for these efforts. Of the total number of rescuers working at the scene, 90 are from the MES, 30 are from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and another 30 are municipal workers. The coordination of operations
Traditional New Year salads, such as Olivier and herring under a fur coat, are indicators of how much expenses for celebrating the New Year have changed. Journalists from 24.kg analyzed how much will need to be spent on these treats this year, considering prices in Bishkek. Olivier Index The main components of the classic Olivier salad include:
In the run-up to the New Year, hunters from the Kochkor district presented the commission with the skins of wolves and jackals that they managed to hunt. According to the information received, during the hunting, 12 wolves and 30 jackals were killed. The skins of these animals were handed over to representatives of the state commission.
Unknown criminals robbed the Sparkasse bank located in Gelsenkirchen, in western Germany, stealing more than 34 million euros from the vault, as reported by Bild. According to information being discussed in the country, the criminals drilled a large hole in the wall and entered directly into the vault. Once inside, they raided the safes, taking all the valuables they could find before fleeing the scene.
In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to allocate 5,000 apartments for healthcare workers out of turn. This was announced by Kanbek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health, during his visit to children's medical institutions in the country. “We have decided to provide 5,000 mortgage apartments to medical workers. These measures are aimed at strengthening social support, retaining personnel in healthcare, and increasing the attractiveness of the medical profession,” the minister noted.He
International media reported on key events in Ukraine and the world over the past 24 hours, considering the ongoing military actions in the country. Here are the main points. Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in the Donetsk region. Photo by Pierre Crom / Getty Images. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed the opinion that a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine is possible in the coming weeks; however, for this, Kyiv will have to make certain compromises regarding territorial
For the first time, the mobile ground-based missile system 'Oreshnik' was presented by the Ministry of Defense of Russia as part of its new combat service phase in Belarus.
The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a decree extending the powers of Ayaz Bayetov, the head of the Ministry of Justice, as Deputy Prime Minister. Photo from the archive. Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov
In Kyrgyzstan, it has been announced that 5,000 mortgage apartments will be allocated for healthcare workers. This information was presented by the Minister of Health, Kanybek Dosmambetov. Additionally, he noted that starting from April 2026, doctors' salaries will increase by 100%.
The bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen. Photo Polizei Gelsenkirchen / dpa / picture alliance. In the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, a robbery occurred at the Sparkasse bank. The criminals drilled a hole in the concrete wall connecting the bank's vault and the parking lot, as reported by DW based on information from local police. According to law enforcement, several thousand safe deposit boxes were broken into, with total damages amounting to tens of millions of euros. Witnesses claim
