Before the start of the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup, the Olympic football team of Kyrgyzstan held a press conference. The event was attended by head coach Edmar Lacerda and team captain Said Datsiev.
While the long school holidays continue, Kaktus.media reflects on the events in the education system over the past year. So, many significant changes occurred in 2025. Ministry ReformThe Ministry of Education and Science was divided into two separate structures: the Ministry of Enlightenment and the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation. 12-Year Education SystemOne of the most significant reforms this year was the transition to a 12-year school education. Six-year-old children
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −4 degrees, and during the day it will rise to +10 degrees.
On January 4, a raid was conducted in the Issyk-Kul region organized by the regional administration, the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, and the tourist police. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan. During the operation, 1,100 meters of old synthetic nets made in China were extracted from the lake.
Recently, a video was published on social media showing Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the State Committee for National Security, performing Umrah in Mecca. The footage shows him performing Tawaf — the ritual circumambulation around the Kaaba, with a small boy, presumably his grandson, sitting on his shoulders. Tashiev is dressed in Ihram — the traditional clothing intended for pilgrimage. Among those present in the video, you can also see Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's
On December 23, 2025, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of two state-owned properties to the municipal ownership of the city of Osh. According to the text of the resolution, based on Article 34 of the law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies" and Article 6 of the law "On Municipal Property," the deputies considered the proposal from the Osh Mayor's Office regarding the transfer of these properties. The decision of the
In Bishkek, the construction of two educational institutions has begun: one of them is a Russian school, while the second is being built under the Ministry of Construction. This was reported on December 26 at an extraordinary meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction by the vice-mayor of the capital, Azamat Kadyrov. He noted that work has already started above the southern highway.
Currently, ski resorts are open for visitors in the Chuy region, including "Chunkurchak," "Orlovka," "ZiL," "Nooruz," "Kashka-Suu," "Too-Ashuu," "Suusamyr," and "Taatyr." According to information from the press service of the regional police department, more than 200 police officers are actively working this season to ensure the safety of vacationers at winter resorts, prevent offenses, and ensure road safety.
On January 5, a tragedy occurred in the Bazar-Korgon district when a serviceman took his own life. The press service of the State Penitentiary Service of the Kyrgyz Republic confirmed this information. According to reports from the agency, the incident took place in the afternoon. The young man, A. A. N., born in 2007, was serving his mandatory military service in the fifth security battalion located in the village of Bai-Munduz. At that moment, he was on duty at correctional facility No. 10 of
According to statistics, from January to November 2025, a total of 603 million 512.8 thousand passengers were transported by all modes of transport in Kyrgyzstan. This is an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period in 2024, when the number of passengers was 579 million 687.7 thousand people. The highest number of passengers was recorded in the capital of the country, Bishkek, where 377 million 735.2 thousand people were transported. For comparison, in 2024 this figure was 367 million 643.5
In correctional facility No. 10, located in the village of Bai-Munduz in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, a serviceman born in 2007 tragically died. He was part of the 5th Guard Battalion of the Department of Security and Convoy of the State Penitentiary Service.
In Bishkek, the press service of the Patrol Police Department commented on a recently surfaced video on social media, which captured serious violations of public order. The footage shows a municipal inspector, dressed in uniform, consuming alcoholic beverages and urinating in public. In response, police officers conducted operational actions, during which citizens K.U.B. and I.R.B., both born in 1975, were detained and taken to the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department for further
In the village of Novopavlovka, a tender has been announced for the construction of engineering networks for a school located in the residential area of Ak-Ordo, conducted by the Department of Housing and Civil Construction under the Ministry of Construction. According to information on the government procurement portal, the procurement method is unrestricted.
The press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) provided information about the death of a soldier in the Jalal-Abad region, as reported by 24.kg in its coverage. According to the report, the incident occurred today at around 15:25. The young serviceman, A.A.N., born in 2007, was serving his mandatory military service in the 5th security battalion located in the village of Bai-Munduz in the Bazar-Korgon district. While on duty at correctional facility No. 10 of the GSIN, he, for
Russian authorities plan to develop proposals regarding the implementation of mandatory pre-trial settlement of family disputes using mediation. This was reported by TASS. According to the publication, the government has approved a plan aimed at implementing family and demographic policy in the country.
In correctional facility No. 10, located in the village of Bai-Munduz in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, a tragic incident occurred: a conscript soldier A.A.N., born in 2007, lost his life while performing his official duties in the 5th guard battalion of the Department of Protection and Convoying of the State Penitentiary Service. According to the press service of the SPS, the incident took place on January 5 at around 15:25 at the security post. Preliminary findings
Immediately after the appearance of a photo of Nicolás Maduro, arrested in a gray Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit, the demand for this item sharply increased. This outfit unexpectedly became a fashion trend at the beginning of the year, reports Tengri Life. The Nike Tech Fleece suit. It all started with a post by Donald Trump on the social network Truth Social. In the photo taken shortly after Maduro's arrest on January 3, he is depicted in handcuffs, with a tight black blindfold over his eyes
Nicolás Maduro has been brought to a federal court in New York, where he will officially face charges. Fox News shared footage from the scene. Photo: Fox News.
A recent video that went viral on social media captured two men drinking alcoholic beverages and urinating at the intersection of Sadyrbaev and Southern Highway in Bishkek, right in the parking area. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, this incident was recorded in the automated information system of the Housing and Utility Inspection (ZUI). As a result, police officers brought two individuals to the department, identified as B.K. and
Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, because she did not agree to concede her Nobel Peace Prize to him. This was reported by The Washington Post, citing sources close to the U.S. president's administration. One of the sources noted that although Machado dedicated her award to Trump, her decision to accept the prize became "the greatest sin." "If she had said, 'I cannot accept this award because it belongs to
According to IQAir information, as of 11:00 on January 5, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 141 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
In Talas lives 40-year-old Maral Toktonalieva, who actively contributes to the popularization of Kyrgyz culture through clothing creation. “I am a designer by profession. However, every day for me is a real struggle. Despite all the difficulties that arise, I continue to follow my path. Creating national clothing has become not just a job for me, but a true destiny and mission. I strive to connect the traditional heritage of the Kyrgyz people with modern trends to highlight the beauty,
On January 5, a court in Paris found ten people guilty of cyberbullying and spreading false information about Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, allegedly born a man. Among the convicted are eight men and two women, who received sentences of up to eight months in prison, suspended. This was reported by Reuters. They were accused of sexist and transphobic attacks related to a series of publications and videos claiming that Brigitte Macron is actually the brother of Jean-Michel Tronier.
The 1990 World Cup was a landmark event for the Irish team. They demonstrated their strength during the group stage, managing to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament by finishing second in their group without winning a single match. In Group F, the "green army" faced: Egypt; Netherlands; England. On the website 1xbet.kz/line/football, you can conveniently place bets on tournaments involving these teams. Among the group participants, the England national team was considered