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Incidents

Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs: Property confiscation is appointed only by the court

- During the discussion at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to issues of the judicial system and the fight against corruption, deputy Altynbek Kylchayev raised an important question about who exactly has the right to make decisions regarding the confiscation of property — investigative bodies or courts. In response, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev confirmed that only the court can make a decision on confiscation.

21.01.2026, 13:59
Society

"Distance Learning" is canceled, the academic year may start later. What else has changed for students

In 2025, higher education in Kyrgyzstan underwent significant changes. Kaktus.media shares information about new rules and initiatives for students. Pedagogical VouchersThis year, a voucher system was introduced for applicants to pedagogical specialties. Now, after the nationwide testing, students can participate in a competition for a voucher, which will then allow them to choose an educational institution—either public or private. If the cost of tuition at a private university exceeds the

21.01.2026, 13:55
Society

More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, stated in an interview with the "Kabar" agency about plans to construct more than 20 underground crossings. He noted that the current project on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue is an experiment, within which the city administration is assessing the complexity, volume, and cost of the work to determine the budget for future projects. Currently, the construction of four crossings is underway on the specified avenue. The mayor added that the first

21.01.2026, 13:51
Society / For Women

Deputy on citizens who changed their gender: De facto, they exist

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov raised the issue of the possibility of registering citizens who have changed their gender. He referred to an existing draft law concerning the individual accounting of citizens for social insurance purposes. The deputy provided an example: "Citizens are requesting to change their PIN. If, for instance, a man has become a woman or vice versa, then de facto such people exist, but will they be able to be registered

21.01.2026, 13:49
Society

Why did the city hall "not notice" the construction of the third floor of the building on Chuy Avenue? The mayor's explanation

During an interview with the "Kabar" agency, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev commented on the situation surrounding the Old Bishkek investment project, calling it unique for the capital. According to the mayor, the implementation of such a project represents a new experience for Bishkek. "For the first time, we have leased a plot of land underground, which has not been done before. The plot was put up for auction, and the rental price reached 7 million soms per year. The total cost of

21.01.2026, 13:49
Economy

Academician of the National Academy of Sciences called for a comprehensive approach in organic farming

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences, Jammin Akimaliev, stated on the radio that a comprehensive approach and support from the government are necessary for the successful development of organic farming. In his opinion, organic crops currently occupy only about 1% of all sown areas in the country, despite widespread estimates reaching 5-10%.

21.01.2026, 13:49
Education

The deputy proposed to increase the number of men among teachers to improve the quality of education and discipline.

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov (district No. 27) expressed the idea of the need to increase the number of men in the teaching staff. He noted that he received a proposal suggesting that the lack of men among educators could be one of the reasons for the low level of discipline in schools. "Perhaps we should pay attention to this issue. Of course, we cannot divide teachers by gender, but having more men can really influence the quality of the

21.01.2026, 13:48
Ecology

The upper area of the Botanic Garden is also planned to be cleared, where laboratories and experimental plots will be located.

The upper area of the Botanical Garden, located between Sukhe-Bator Street and the Southern Highway, will undergo clearing and tidying up. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurlan Albanov, the deputy director of the Botanical Garden. This territory covers approximately 80 hectares. Plans include creating laboratories for the study of fruit and berry crops, as well as a special experimental botanical laboratory.

21.01.2026, 13:46
Incidents

New details about the death of young people in a burned car on the outskirts of the village of Spartak

New information has emerged about the tragic incident that occurred on the outskirts of the village of Spartak in the Moscow district of the Chui region, where a car caught fire, claiming the lives of a young man and a girl. According to information from Gulgaak Matillaeva, a social educator at Spartak Secondary School, the tragedy happened during the night of January 19, 2026. "Among the deceased was our student S.T., who was in the 10th grade. She was born on February 22, 2010, and was

21.01.2026, 13:42
The visit of the Minister of Education to Uzgen sparked a heated discussion online
Politics

The visit of the Minister of Education to Uzgen sparked a heated discussion online

The video recorded during the visit of the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, to Uzgen has attracted the attention of social media users. The video shows the minister exiting her official vehicle while her aides open the door for her. Many also noted that a lavishly set dastorkon was prepared for the visit of the high-ranking guest.

21.01.2026, 13:41
Incidents

Man Suspected of Lewd Acts Towards 7-Year-Old Niece

In the Talas region, a man, the uncle of a seven-year-old girl, is under suspicion of sexual assault. This was reported to the editorial office of Kаktus.media by the Talas region's Internal Affairs Directorate. On January 15, a local resident R. O., born in 1958, approached the Talas district police department. She stated that on the night of January 12 to 13, her uncle took his granddaughter, born in 2019, to his place. In the morning, the girl woke up without her underwear, which raised

21.01.2026, 13:36
In Kyrgyzstan, the forum "AgroDialogue–2026" will take place, where the best farmers will be selected.
Society / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, the forum "AgroDialogue–2026" will take place, where the best farmers will be selected.

In Kyrgyzstan, from February 18 to 21, the agro-industrial forum "AgroDialogue–2026" will take place, which promises to be an important event for the agricultural sector. At this event, 20 best farmers in the field of crop production and the same number in livestock will be selected. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Both local and foreign experts and farmers will participate in the forum. Participants will be able to exchange

21.01.2026, 13:35
Society

The black market for organ trafficking in Central Asia remains a threat

Illegal networks are active in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan According to Daria Saprynska, an orientalist and researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the black market for organ trafficking in Central Asia poses a serious threat. Despite significant efforts to tighten laws, such as reforms in Uzbekistan carried out in 2022, this region continues to be a battleground for illegal operations. In 2025, a group of 12 people involved in organ

21.01.2026, 13:34
A disabled orphan will receive benefits totaling over half a million soms
Society

A disabled orphan will receive benefits totaling over half a million soms

As a result of the work of the ombudsman, the rights of a girl from an orphanage in the Chui region have been protected, and she will now receive state benefits. Over 518,000 soms will be credited to her deposit account — this is the unpaid benefits for eight years, as reported by the institution's press service.

21.01.2026, 13:30
Society

The Attribution Effect, or How Zhapykeev Confused His Personal Blog with the History of the Country

The recent podcast of Ernist Kyazov with Syimyk Japikeev once again raised an important question about a phenomenon that becomes relevant for Kyrgyzstan after every significant political change. This concerns the desire of some public figures to appropriate a role in history that they did not actually play. Here, we are not talking about the right to interpret history, which is normal, but about deliberate manipulation of facts. History should record objective reality, not be a product of

21.01.2026, 13:28
Incidents

In Bishkek, teenagers staged a brawl with knives and a gun

On the night of January 20, a mass brawl involving knives and a gun occurred in Bishkek. The incident took place in one of the entertainment venues on Chuy Avenue, where a conflict among the patrons quickly escalated into a serious confrontation. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to information from law enforcement agencies, one of the participants in the fight began to threaten others with pneumatic gas weapons. As a result, two

21.01.2026, 13:28
The deputy proposed to implement smokeless stoves to reduce smog in Kyrgyzstan
Society / Exclusive

The deputy proposed to implement smokeless stoves to reduce smog in Kyrgyzstan

At a recent meeting of the parliament, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Mahabat Mavlyanova proposed the idea of introducing smokeless stoves for heating in Kyrgyzstan. According to her, about 70% of homes in the country are heated with coal, which leads to harmful emissions into the atmosphere. She noted that the National Strategy for Sustainable Development states that by 2040, Kyrgyzstan should become one of the most environmentally friendly countries. To achieve this ambitious goal, it is

21.01.2026, 13:27
Economy / Medicine & Health

Real estate market prices have stabilized at $1,400 per sq. m, - expert

- According to Aidar Sukembaev, a leading specialist at the State Agency for Land Resources, since September 2025, the real estate market has been showing signs of slowdown, and the average cost per square meter of apartments has reached $1,400, as stated in an interview on one of the TV channels. Sukembaev noted that since 2000, the real estate market has gone through cycles, alternating between phases of growth and decline approximately every six years. He cited 2001, 2007, and the period

21.01.2026, 13:26
Economy

The production of commercial fish in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 19,500 tons in 2025

In 2025, fish farms in Kyrgyzstan demonstrated impressive growth, reaching a total production volume of 19,508.85 tons of marketable fish, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The most significant contribution to this achievement came from the Chui region, where 12,844.8 tons of fish were produced.

21.01.2026, 13:26