On March 24, the results of this competition were announced, which brought together about 20 media organizations, press services, and independent journalists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. A total of more than 40 works were submitted for the jury's consideration.
From March 24 to 26, the international tournament "Cup of the Founders of Sambo" took place at the Luzhniki Sports Complex in Moscow, featuring over 200 top athletes from 10 countries, including competitors from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Cyprus.
In the city of Osh, work is actively ongoing to demolish illegal constructions that hinder the development of road infrastructure. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. According to the provided data, these activities are part of a program aimed at restoring order in the city. Within the framework of these works, structures that do not meet established architectural standards, as well as illegally constructed buildings located along the Ak-Buura River
On March 25, a video appeared in the Call Center Kaktus.media, filmed on Auezov Street in the "Alamedin-1" microdistrict. The recording shows that a living hedge, which previously separated the roadway from the lawn, has recently been removed, and trees have been planted in its place. The author of the video expresses dissatisfaction with such changes. According to him, the living hedge previously prevented pedestrians from walking directly across the lawn to the sidewalk. Now, with
In a recent friendly match, the under-23 football team of Kyrgyzstan achieved an unexpected draw of 2:2 against their Serbian counterparts. During the game, the Kyrgyz team fell behind twice but showed resilience and managed to level the score against a strong European opponent.
Today, the IV Republican Olympiad for schoolchildren has begun in Kyrgyzstan. The opening ceremony took place at the Chinghiz Aitmatov Lyceum located in Bishkek, according to the Ministry of Education.
The reconstruction of the Balykchy - Bokonbaeva - Karakol road is planned to be completed this year. Kubanych Beksultanov, a representative of the road management department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, reminded in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" that the construction process has been ongoing for more than five years.
In Bishkek, the city hall announced the implementation of a new tariff for hot water. These changes were approved by the order of the Department for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex under the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, numbered 42, dated March 10, 2026. According to this document, a new tariff for hot water supply (excluding taxes) will be in effect starting March 1, 2026.
This year, the construction of the Balykchy–Bokonbaev–Karakol road is planned to be completed. The information was announced on Radio Birinchi by Kubanych Beksultanov, head of the planning and monitoring department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. He emphasized that this highway is key for the region. Construction has been underway since 2018, and by the president's directive, all work must be completed in 2023. The project is scheduled to be completed before the start of
The Bishkek city hall has denied rumors that the "Alga" stadium will be sold into private hands and clarified the rules for its use. According to information from the municipality, the stadium remains city property and is on its balance sheet. The municipal institution "Alga" operates based on a joint activity agreement. Photo by the president's press service Entrances for visitors are organized as follows: the western entrance is designated for children engaged in
Emilbek Baltagulov has been appointed the new director of the Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonic named after T. Tynibekov, according to information posted on the website of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy. This appointment took effect on March 25, 2026. The contract with the new director includes a probationary period of three months. Photo from the internet. Emilbek Baltagulov Emilbek Baltagulov was born on September 28, 1981, in the Chatkal district of the
In Bishkek, participants of a fight were detained, and their parents were also held accountable for insufficient upbringing. This information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to the police, the identities of all participants in the incident have been established. Among those detained were girls born in 2005, 2007, and 2009. They, along with their parents, were taken to the district police department. Photo by the Sverdlovsk District
Askhat Zhetigen, a convicted akyn, has been trying for more than two and a half years to initiate a criminal case regarding allegations of torture that, according to him, were inflicted by GKNB employees in Bishkek. This was reported by human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. According to her information, the activist was subjected to physical violence, tortured with an electric shocker, and strangled, yet those responsible have not been punished to this day.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to make changes to the rules concerning secondary vocational and higher education. According to the new decree, a state enterprise called the "Center for the Admission of Foreign Students" will be established under the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. The main task of this center will be to organize the process of admitting foreigners to the country's universities.
A plant will be built on the territory of the former landfill in Osh, which will focus on converting waste into electricity. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. It is expected that the new facility will be able to process up to 800 tons of waste per month, producing about 30 megawatts of electricity. As noted by press secretary Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov, the plant will be provided with 600 tons of waste each month from the city, while the remaining 200 tons are
In the Batken region, police colonel Ulan Zhukenov held a series of meetings with local residents, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The events, which took place from March 24 to 29, were organized to create an open dialogue between the internal affairs bodies of Kyrgyzstan and the population, as well as to increase the transparency of police work.
In Kyrgyzstan, discussions have begun on a new draft law that amends the Law on "External Migration," the Family Code, and the Law on "Notaries." The main goal of the document is to simplify the process for children to travel abroad. According to the proposed changes, in some cases, children under 18 will be able to travel without the notarized consent of the second parent. This applies to situations such as medical treatment, participation in Olympiads, sports competitions,
In the Chui region, in the mountains, an incident occurred in which a wild boar injured hunting dogs. With the onset of winter, when snow falls in the mountains, wild boars descend to the lowlands, and encounters with them become quite frequent. In such situations, it is necessary to be especially cautious, as these large animals can pose a danger.
The ministry commented on the call from Deputy Dastan Bekeshev to stop the forced involvement of budget employees in cleaning. The Ministry of Education stated that they had not issued any instructions to send teachers to community clean-ups. This response came in reaction to the proposal from Deputy Dastan Bekeshev of the Jogorku Kenesh to stop the forced involvement of budget employees in cleaning the territory.
From April 1 to 3, an exhibition "Education in Russia – 2026" will take place in Kyrgyzstan, where 27 Russian universities from various cities, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, and others, will present their educational programs. According to the press release, the exhibition will be beneficial for prospective students, as they will be able to familiarize themselves with the offerings of universities from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Krasnodar, Samara, Tomsk,
The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed to simplify the process of temporary departure of minors abroad. The draft of the corresponding law is already available for public discussion. According to the currently effective legislation "On External Migration," citizens of Kyrgyzstan under the age of 18 can leave the country only with a notarized permission from their legal representatives. If such permission is not available, departure can only be allowed by a court
Nuriya Aydabosunova, head of the Association of Organizations of the People's April Revolution, addressed President Sadyr Japarov with an initiative to organize joint commemorative events on April 7 and to show compassion towards young politicians who are in custody. In her official address, she proposes to unite the efforts of the authorities and participants of the events of 2010 to honor the memory of those who gave their lives and to mark the 16th anniversary of the revolution.
On March 25, in Bishkek, at the courtyard of the house located at 64/1 Tynystanova Street, where the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan Algimantas Vidugiris spent most of his life, a park named after him was opened. This information was confirmed by his relatives to Kaktus.media. According to family members, the event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Neighbors, colleagues, and friends gathered together to plant trees, among which was a sycamore (Eastern plane tree), which became a
On April 3 and 4, Bishkek will host representatives from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. These days will be dedicated to meetings with the youth of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Russian House in Bishkek. High school students planning to study international relations, as well as students currently studying this specialty, can participate in the events.