Changes have been made to the Cabinet of Ministers' decree In Kyrgyzstan, the requirements for knowledge of the Kyrgyz language for civil servants have become stricter. The Cabinet of Ministers has updated decree No. 189 from April 4, 2022, which contains standard qualification requirements for state and municipal employees.
A significantly updated all-Russian classifier of professions and positions has come into effect in the Russian Federation. The old list, compiled in 1994, had long lost its relevance and did not reflect the actual employment structure of the population. Now, many specialists who worked in the informal sector have received official recognition, unique codes, and social guarantees.
From January 23 to 25, the Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliyev will present a performance of "Uncle's Dream," based on the work of F.M. Dostoevsky of the same name. According to information from the theater, the production is directed by Ulanmyrza Karypbaev, with set design by Sadyr Niyazakunov, costume design by Zuhra Mukambetova, and choreography by Rezeda Gayanova from St. Petersburg.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek Mayor's Office Recently, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, held an on-site meeting to familiarize himself with the condition of several key infrastructure facilities in Bishkek. This information was disseminated by the press service of the mayor's office. During his visit, the mayor assessed the improvement works on Auezov Street, instructing to check the availability of the relevant documentation for all facilities in this area and, if
A resident of Bishkek named Ravshan Kanbekov contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media to express his dissatisfaction with the work of law enforcement agencies regarding a fraud case related to car sales. Kanbekov is engaged in car trading and in the summer of 2023 received a request from an acquaintance, Aziz, and his friend Kairat to purchase five cars on credit. They promised to return the money in a month. "I waited for more than a month, but the money never came back. Then I
A memorandum has been signed between the Ministry of Health and the Public Foundation "Social Stores - Eurasia KJ" The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Public Foundation "Social Stores – Eurasia KJ", aimed at improving social support for healthcare workers.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new project will be implemented to launch food trucks that will offer meat products at social prices. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The presentation of this project was organized by the JSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding." As part of the pilot initiative, modern mobile trading points were demonstrated, which will provide quality meat to the population at affordable prices.
The updated version of the 'My City' app is now available for download in the official mobile app stores. Now residents can promptly receive important messages about water supply, making the app even more useful and multifunctional.
Illustrative photo Trump made this statement after journalists informed him of Macron's intention to decline the invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council, as reported by Bloomberg. The U.S. President stated: “He is not needed by anyone, as he will soon leave his post. I will impose 200% tariffs on his [French] wines and champagne, and he will agree [to join the Peace Council].”
The GKNB also reminds of the criminal liability that threatens for inciting interethnic, interregional, and interracial hatred, including actions on social media. Currently, investigative authorities continue to analyze materials related to the publications of "Z.D.A." in order to take necessary measures in accordance with the current legislation of the country.
On January 20, a final meeting was held at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, where the results of operational and service activities for the year 2025 were summarized. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Oktay Urmambetov.
Today, January 20, the Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Justice, which provides for limiting the number of amendments to the codes to once a year. Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov, presenting the initiative, pointed to the increasing frequency of changes in legislation, which negatively affects the trust of citizens and businesses in the legal system. According to him, this complicates law enforcement and hinders the
On January 10, the international mathematics Olympiad XCEL (Xtraordinary Challenge in Education and Learning) took place in Los Angeles, USA. Among students from 40 countries, the 1st place was taken by Bekkan Allaberdiyev, a 4th-grade student from Kyzyl-Kiya in the Batken region.
At the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that kok-boru and kokpar will receive the status of separate disciplines at the upcoming World Nomad Games. This decision was made to eliminate possible misunderstandings and in accordance with the proposals of a neighboring country.
According to the National Statistical Committee, in 2025, the gross grain harvest in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1.8 million tons, which is 14.2% lower than in 2024. At the same time, the harvest of fruit and berry crops increased by 17.5%, rice by 17%, vegetables by 11.3%, melons by 7.1%, and corn for grain by 5.1%.
As of the end of December 2025, the gross international reserves of Kyrgyzstan reached $8 billion 603.14 million, according to data from the National Bank. The regulator reported an increase in gross international reserves based on the following indicators:
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and energy, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that Kyrgyzstan annually produces 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, including small hydropower plants and thermal power plants. According to him, the current demand for electricity is approximately 20 billion kilowatt-hours, resulting in a deficit of 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours. To cover this deficit, the republic resorts to importing
The veterinary clinic of OshGU has successfully completed its first year of operation, providing assistance to over 400 animals and performing more than 100 surgeries. As reported by the university's press service, a resident of Osh, Alisha Korella, brought her dog Layla in with a bladder hemorrhage. She cares for several pets and pays them a lot of attention.
The presentation of the mobile meat sales points project was conducted by OJSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. The initiative aims to improve the accessibility of food products and create a direct supply channel from producers to end consumers.
In the village of Alamedin, located in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, a fire broke out in a local mosque. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan.
“What kind of inferiority complex is this?” In an interview with the BBC, Syimyk Zhapikeev spoke about society's reaction to his comments regarding the "five kopeck stories" of Chingiz Aitmatov.
In Bishkek, a meeting was held dedicated to compliance with traffic rules by public transport drivers and issues of road safety. According to the press service of the city hall, the meeting summarized the results of regular raids conducted every week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the busiest stops in the city. In addition, to prevent traffic accidents, explanatory activities and additional briefings for drivers were conducted.
Recently, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) conducted a preventive conversation with Z.D.A., a citizen of Kyrgyzstan born in 1989. The reason for the summons was his publications on social media aimed at inciting interethnic hatred, as reported by the agency's press service. Photo by SCNS According to the special services, the man admitted that his actions were committed while intoxicated and promised that he would not repeat such behavior in the future. A linguistic
Dastan Bekeshev raises the issue of the need to clarify the rules for car evacuation. He noted that a bill proposed by the cabinet of ministers is currently being discussed in parliament. Among the proposed changes are stricter penalties for fatal traffic accidents and driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the deputy, the bill should include a provision stating that forced car evacuation should only be applied in exceptional situations.