Society

In Talas, the memory of internationalist soldiers was honored on the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

A memorial rally was held in the central park of Talas to mark the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. Participants of the event laid flowers at the monument to internationalist soldiers in honor and memory of the fallen heroes. The solemn ceremony was attended by the mayor of Talas, Nurgazy Asylbekov, veterans of combat operations, as well as representatives of government institutions and the local community. During the event, Afghan veterans were presented

13.02.2026, 21:18

Politics

Colleagues of Marlen Mamataliyev from several countries congratulated him on his election as Speaker of the Parliament.

Speakers of the parliaments of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia expressed their congratulations to Marlen Mamataliyev on his election as the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Erlan Koshanov, Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, noted that he wishes the speaker good luck. "I am confident that the friendly relations and strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will continue to develop. We are

13.02.2026, 21:13

Society

In Bishkek, the emergency on the heating main on 7 April Street has been resolved

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the restoration work on the heating network on the section of 7 April Street, located between Akhunbaeva and Mederova Streets, has been completed. Heating supply in this area has been fully restored. According to the municipal enterprise "Bishkekteploset," the welding work was completed at 00:44, after which specialists began the phased filling of the heating networks. The problem arose in a pipeline with a diameter of 900 millimeters. During

13.02.2026, 21:12

Society

The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Health answered where the most children with Down syndrome are registered.

At a meeting dedicated to healthcare and social policy issues, Nilufar Alimjanova drew attention to the statistics on children with Down syndrome. Deputy Minister Aibek Matkerimov reported that in 2022, there were 135 recorded cases in the country, in 2023 there were also 135, and in 2024 the number increased to 161. The data by region over the three years is distributed as follows:

13.02.2026, 21:08

Society

Housing for Orphans in Kyrgyzstan. A Graduate of an Orphanage Achieves a Preferential Mortgage at 4% Annual Interest

Igor Belyaev, head of the public fund "Rights of Orphaned Children," once again emphasizes the issues related to housing for graduates of orphanages. He asserts that, despite existing legislative guarantees, it is practically impossible to obtain an apartment for free. In this regard, Belyaev proposes an alternative option — a subsidized mortgage. Subsidized Mortgage — Though Not FreeIgor Belyaev is known as an active advocate for the rights of orphaned children and people in

13.02.2026, 21:01

Sports

Akzhol Makhmudov took revenge on Aik Mnatsakanyan

At the international wrestling tournament SUPER 4 WRESTLING, which took place on February 13 in Bishkek at the "Zhashtyk" arena, Kyrgyz athlete Akjol Mahmudov achieved a significant victory. In the final match of the tournament, Mahmudov faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and Europe (2019, 2022).

13.02.2026, 20:45

Economy

In the first 11 months of 2025, honey exports from Kyrgyzstan decreased by 17%

- Honey exports from Kyrgyzstan decreased by 17% in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Statistics Committee. From January to November 2025, the republic exported 469 tons of honey worth $1.4 million. This is significantly less than in 2024, when 563 tons were shipped for $1.9 million.

13.02.2026, 20:37

Politics

The CEC may reconsider its decision on the 13th district and recognize the elections as valid.

The working group has initiated the cancellation of the previous decision on the invalid elections and approved the candidacies of the deputies At a recent meeting of the Central Election Commission, the issue of reconsidering the decision that recognizes the elections in the 13th district as invalid was raised. This decision may be overturned due to new circumstances that have been discovered.

13.02.2026, 20:35

Society

Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan for February 14: rain

On February 14, rain is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan, while snow is expected in the Naryn region. In Bishkek, the temperature at night will be around +1 degree, and during the day it will rise to +9.

13.02.2026, 20:19

World

In "Birimidik-Kute," drivers ignore pedestrians and road signs

In the call center of Kaktus.media, a local resident reported a problem. According to him, on the 26th contour in the residential area "Birimidik-Kut," drivers ignore pedestrian signs and do not stop at crosswalks. “Motorists do not respond to the signs, which forces both children and adults to wait a long time to cross the road. We have requested the installation of 'Safe City' cameras or temporary signs in this area. Recently, a child was hit here, and I fear that if the

13.02.2026, 20:11

Society

In Bishkek, 36 schools are planned to be built in 2026.

Including funding from the Saudi Development Fund In 2026, Bishkek is expected to open 36 new schools, which will help reduce the burden on existing educational institutions that currently serve 46,000 more students than they can accommodate.

13.02.2026, 20:04

Exclusive

Head of the Cabinet Kasymaliyev and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan familiarized themselves with the work of the eco-factory for waste recycling

On February 13, a visit by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda took place at the eco-technology plant, which is engaged in electricity production through the disposal of solid household waste. This was reported by the government press service. During the inspection of the plant, the heads of the delegations familiarized themselves with the complete waste processing cycle and the innovations implemented to improve the

13.02.2026, 20:04

Politics

The President Strengthens Ties with the Jogorku Kenesh

Personnel decisions are sometimes perceived as mere changes of people in positions. A decree is signed, a new person is appointed, and soon such news is forgotten. However, there are appointments that attract more attention, especially if they follow alarming statements from the head of state.

13.02.2026, 19:57

Society

The Central Election Commission reviewed the results of the elections in District No. 13 and recognized them as valid.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided to review the results of the elections in the multi-mandate district No. 13, which were previously annulled. Following the new analysis, the election results were recognized as valid; however, the results for one of the candidates were annulled. The reason for the re-analysis was the materials presented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the investigation, violations were identified related to the use of mobile

13.02.2026, 19:52

Incidents

In Bishkek, a man was arrested for three days for beating his biological sister

In Bishkek, a man has been arrested in a case of domestic violence, having spent three days in custody. This information was revealed in a press release from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to law enforcement officials, a signal was received at the "102" service reporting that a fight was occurring on Fuchik Street, where a brother was beating his sister. The caller indicated that the perpetrator might work in law enforcement.

13.02.2026, 19:46

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, a National Vaccine Warehouse is planned to be built

At the meeting at the Ministry of Health, the parties discussed the current state and future cooperation in the field of healthcare, including issues related to reliable vaccine supply, improving procurement and distribution mechanisms, as well as enhancing the effectiveness of immunization programs. The parties expressed their interest in further developing partnership relations, paying special attention to the preparation of a joint action plan for 2026-2027, expanding technical and expert

13.02.2026, 19:45

Society

A Bit of a Dispute. KR Secretary of State Koychiev on Meeting with Vladimir Medinsky

Yesterday, the Secretary of State of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koychiev, met with Vladimir Medinsky, assistant to the President of Russia and chairman of the commission on historical education. Information about this appeared on Koychiev's social media page. During the discussion, topics such as the formation of historical narratives, the content of textbooks, the events of 1916 (Urkyn), and the history of the Panfilov Division were addressed. Special attention was also given to issues

13.02.2026, 19:39

Incidents

Landslide Occurred on the Road to Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station

A landslide occurred on the road leading to the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station. According to information from witnesses, large stones fell onto the roadway on the morning of February 13, 2026. Fortunately, no injuries among people have been reported.

13.02.2026, 19:37

Society

"Braveheart". The Story of Aida Akylbekova, Who Retold the Film in the Language of Ballet

Ballet serves as a source of inspiration for many films, and one of the vivid examples is "Black Swan." But how many ballets have been created based on movies? Ballerina Aydai Akylbekova decided to bring such a ballet to the stage, becoming the author of the original production. Today, Aydai, the leading soloist, visited the editorial office of Kaktus.media.

13.02.2026, 19:35

Society

In Nookat, 55 ethnic Kyrgyz were allocated 20 hundredths of land each, and after 20 years it was revealed that the decision was illegal.

Ethnic Kyrgyz living in the Nookat district have appealed to the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region regarding land issues. According to the presidential representative's office in the region, Amankan Kenjebayev met with residents who arrived from the Kok-Jar rural municipality of the Nookat district. The citizens reported problems related to a land plot that have remained unresolved for a long time.

13.02.2026, 19:32

Society

In the city of Kara-Kul, the memory of internationalist soldiers was honored

On February 13, a memorial rally was held in Kara-Kul dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. This event was a tribute to the soldiers who died during the Afghan war, as well as a sign of respect for the veterans who continue to live among us.

13.02.2026, 19:31

Politics

For Zhapаров and Tashиев, stability is above all, - experts

The resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, and the related publication of the "letter of 75" have become a topic of discussion among experts and political figures on "Nomad-TV." In this letter, 75 politicians and public figures called for early presidential elections. One of the signatories, Bekbolot Talgarbeckov, had previously stated his connections with retired Russian generals.

13.02.2026, 19:20

Economy

Import of trucks from South Korea increased by 44% in the first 11 months of 2025

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan acquired 10,000 trucks worth 45 million dollars. This is 44% more than in the same period of 2024, when 7,000 trucks worth 24 million dollars were imported from South Korea. In addition to South Korea, Kyrgyzstan also imports trucks from various countries, as shown in the table below: January-November 2025 January-November 2024 Commodity Group - Country Quantity in tons Thousands of dollars

13.02.2026, 19:18

Economy

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Agree to Strengthen Trade, Logistics, and Tourism

The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Council between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan took place in Bishkek. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Council was held, where the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported this event.

13.02.2026, 19:15