Operations may be suspended if there are suspicions According to new rules that will come into effect on January 14, exchange offices in Bishkek will be required to request information from clients about the origin of their funds. These requirements were approved by the National Bank on December 19 of last year.
The gray tracksuit from Nike, in which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was detained, has rapidly gained popularity in the United States. In recent days, social media users have been actively discussing this model of the Nike Tech fleece suit. According to bloggers, the "Maduro style" sold out within just a few hours. "In the U.S., everyone is talking about Nike Tech Fleece. Every gang member and drug dealer wears this suit. 'Oh no, we shouldn't judge by
Azamat Osmonov, the presidential envoy in the Chuy region, visited the livestock market in the Jayil district as part of his working trip. During the inspection, it was established that this market does not meet sanitary, veterinary, and infrastructure standards, and is also unsuitable for proper trading and keeping of agricultural animals.
Photo from the internet Tomorrow, January 7, Orthodox Christians in Kyrgyzstan will celebrate the Nativity of Christ — a significant holiday that is an official day off in the country. This day marks the end of the 40-day fast leading up to Christmas, as well as the conclusion of the January holidays. Origin of the holiday Photo from the internet Christmas was established in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ, whom Christians revere as the Savior. This event took place in Bethlehem — a small
Due to worsening weather conditions in the Chui region, there is heavy fog significantly reducing visibility on the roads. This warning has come from the Traffic Safety Administration in the region. Drivers are strongly advised to adhere to traffic rules, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and install winter tires.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Kara-Burgon, a local hunter has caused the death of a large wolf, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the information received, on the evening of January 4, Edil Üsönov, a resident of the village of Bayetov and a doctor at the Orozbek Köközov Center for General Medical Practice, shot the wolf in the Tereng-Koo area, located in the territory of Kara-Burgon, near the Bayetov – Kosh-Döbö highway.
In the Suusamyr Valley, a local resident encountered an unusual marmot. Talgat, sharing his surprise with a Turmush correspondent, recounted that in December 2025, in the snowy mountains of Suusamyr, he stumbled upon a solitary marmot. This behavior was atypical for the animal — instead of hibernating in its burrow as is customary during the winter period, the marmot was sitting on a slope covered in snow. “I guided it to the nearest burrow, and it eventually disappeared into it. But its
Turmush — In the Alamidin district, in the village of Tash-Döbö, the Cup of the village government for kok-boru took place, gathering teams from various age groups, reported Turmush correspondents. At the opening ceremony of the tournament, the head of the village government of Arashan, Samat Bolgonbaev, expressed hope for fair and united play, wishing good luck to all participants. Local elders also spoke, blessing the teams, and council deputies delivered welcoming speeches. More than 30
During a fishing trip for trout, a man encountered an unexpected threat — a nutria. According to witness accounts, the incident occurred when Arthur Sedov, known among fishermen in Kyrgyzstan as the "Asian Wanderer", was fishing in a fish farming facility near Tokmok. This area is home to many nutrias, and local fish farmers express dissatisfaction that these animals dig burrows, causing breaches in the dams. "When I noticed that a nutria had caught on my hook, I decided to
In Bishkek, a preventive raid called "Pedestrian" has been launched, organized by the Patrol Police Department with the aim of reducing the number of road traffic accidents involving pedestrians. According to the department's information, within the framework of this raid, police officers identify violations of traffic rules and issue protocols under Article 190 of the Code of Offenses. In addition, they conduct conversations with citizens aimed at raising awareness of proper
On January 6, 1956, the coldest day in the history of Bishkek was recorded, with a temperature dropping to −29.3 degrees. This data was provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." At the opposite end of the temperature records is the year 1940, when the same day recorded +16.7 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" resource collects information about weather conditions worldwide. Temperature records for each day are determined based on the lowest and highest values with
The results of 2025 show that 63 new facilities focused on the processing of agricultural products and the improvement of trade and logistics infrastructure have been put into operation in Kyrgyzstan as part of agricultural development. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that among these facilities are trade and logistics centers, as well as enterprises engaged in the processing of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meat, fish, and wool, including facilities producing organic
International Forum of Literature as a Humanitarian Platform In Moscow, at the walls of Lomonosov Moscow State University, an international scientific and pedagogical forum took place, which also hosted the congress of the Society of Russian Literature. As part of this event, a competition titled "Echo of the Great Victory in the CIS Space" was held. According to kz24.news, the event brought together researchers and educators in the humanities from CIS countries who are working on
As a result of inspections conducted at two ski resorts in the Osh region, serious violations were identified. Previously, three tourists were injured while riding on inflatable tubes and were hospitalized, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The inspection was carried out at the "Chiyrchik" and "Taldyk" resorts. During the check, it became clear that these resorts lack medical stations, as well as qualified rescuers and
As part of the collaboration with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress is launching a project titled "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago," dedicated to archival photographs. One of the presented photographs captures the Uyghur dance "Usul," made in 1934, making it 92 years old.
From 01:00 to 03:00 on the night of January 6, a number of payment and banking services will be unavailable to users, according to information from MPC. During this period, the following services will be unavailable: operations with "Elkart", VISA, UPI, and MasterCard cards processed by JSC "MPC" (including online payments, cash withdrawals, and payments); ATMs and POS terminals; services and operations in the "Elkart Mobile" app. Citizens are asked to plan their
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
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.