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After the Ministry of Health's inspection, the heads of the NCC and the Research Institute of Health and Medical Technology voluntarily resigned from their positions.
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After the Ministry of Health's inspection, the heads of the NCC and the Research Institute of Health and Medical Technology voluntarily resigned from their positions.

The Ministry of Health held a meeting where Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov summarized the results of a recent field inspection of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov (NCC&T) and the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (RIHSOT). This was reported by the press service of the ministry. During the inspection, serious deficiencies were identified in the organization of emergency care for patients with cardiovascular diseases at the

13.01.2026, 00:31
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Victory of Nursultan Keneshbekov at the tournament in Russia. Video

Nursultan Keneshbekov, representing Kyrgyzstan, became the winner of the international athletics tournament in Russia. The competition, known as the "Christmas Starts. Memorial E.S. Yalamov," took place on January 7 in Yekaterinburg. In the 3000-meter distance, Keneshbekov showcased his strength among 14 participants. He finished the race with a time of 7 minutes 57.66 seconds, ahead of his nearest competitor by 7 seconds.

12.01.2026, 23:48
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The Ministry of Health has removed the heads of two cardiology centers

On January 12, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, chaired by Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov, where the results of the inspection of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrahimov (NCKiT) and the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (NIIHSiTO) were announced. Against the backdrop of alarming data on high mortality from cardiovascular diseases, the heads of these institutions were relieved of their duties. The inspection

12.01.2026, 23:21
Due to high mortality rates, the heads of two National Cardiology Services of Kyrgyzstan have been dismissed.
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Due to high mortality rates, the heads of two National Cardiology Services of Kyrgyzstan have been dismissed.

Recently, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, chaired by Minister Kanybek Dosmambekov. The meeting was prompted by the results of an on-site inspection of two medical institutions: the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov (NCKiT) and the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (NIIHSiTO). This information was disseminated by the ministry's press service. During the inspection at NCKiT, serious deficiencies were

12.01.2026, 22:19
In the UK, an investigation is underway into the behavior of the chat bot Grok, created by Elon Musk, which "undresses" real people.
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In the UK, an investigation is underway into the behavior of the chat bot Grok, created by Elon Musk, which "undresses" real people.

In its statement, Ofcom noted that the Grok chatbot is used to create and disseminate unacceptable images, raising serious concerns. If violations are found, the X platform could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover or £18 million (about €21 million), depending on which amount is greater. If X fails to comply with the regulator's requirements, Ofcom may seek a court order for a complete block of access to the platform in the UK.

12.01.2026, 22:02
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The Ministry of Construction has submitted for discussion a draft regulations on the design of court buildings.

A draft order from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services regarding the approval of a set of rules that regulates the design of official premises for the courts of the Kyrgyz Republic has been put up for public discussion. This draft aims to establish uniform mandatory standards for the design of official premises for the courts, which should contribute to creating appropriate conditions for justice, increasing the efficiency of judicial institutions, as

12.01.2026, 21:50
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The Central Election Commission accredited 16 media outlets to participate in the campaigning for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13.

On January 12, the Central Election Commission held a meeting where it discussed the accreditation of media outlets and internet resources for participation in the election campaign for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 13, scheduled for March 1, 2026. As a result of the work of the working group that reviewed the campaigning rules, the CEC accredited 16 media outlets. These include:

12.01.2026, 21:48
Ex-Prime Minister of Georgia Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Money Laundering
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Ex-Prime Minister of Georgia Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Money Laundering

Photo from the internet. Irakli Garibashvili In Georgia, the prosecutor's office has reached a procedural agreement with Irakli Garibashvili, the former Prime Minister of the country. According to the terms of the agreement, he is to serve five years in prison and pay a fine of 1 million lari, as reported by DW. Garibashvili could have received a sentence of 9 to 12 years; however, the conclusion of the agreement significantly reduced his punishment. Additionally, during a search of his

12.01.2026, 21:35
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The underground crossings on Aitmatov Avenue have been buried and asphalted. Photo

On Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, the main stages of construction of four underground pedestrian crossings have been completed on the section from the Southern Highway to Semetey Street. The work, which took 10-11 days, included excavation of pits, foundation preparation, waterproofing, installation of concrete structures, backfilling, and asphalt laying. Currently, traffic on the avenue has been restored. However, it is worth noting that temporary barriers have been installed on the far right lanes

12.01.2026, 21:13
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Kyrgyzstan Ranked 75th in the Henley & Partners Passport Index

In the latest edition of the Passport Index, published by Henley & Partners, Kyrgyzstan ranks 75th, sharing this position with Uzbekistan. This ranking, which covers over a hundred countries, is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). With a Kyrgyz passport, citizens can visit 61 countries without the need for a visa.

12.01.2026, 21:05
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Driver fled after hit-and-run: Teenager fell into a coma

In the Kadamjay district, law enforcement agencies detained a driver who hit a teenager and fled the scene of the accident, reports the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to information from the department, the incident occurred on January 4, 2026, at around 21:35. The Kadamjay District Police received a call that a car had run over a teenager on the Osh—Razakov highway, near the village of Kök-Talaa. The driver did not stop to provide necessary medical assistance and

12.01.2026, 20:52
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"Killed the taxi driver and hanged him on a tree": A story about an influential father who refused to help his son accused of a brutal crime

Tynchtykbek Ongorbekov, a native of the village of Bayzak (formerly known as San-Tash) in the Tyup district, has served in the police for 27 years. He was born in 1967 and is educated as a veterinarian. After graduating from school in 1982 in the village of San-Tash, he continued his life in military service, serving in the engineering troops of the Soviet Army in Aralsk, Kazakhstan. After the army, Tynchtykbek studied at the Issyk-Kul Agricultural College from 1986 to 1988. However, he worked

12.01.2026, 19:45
In 2026, mortgage houses will be widely commissioned in the regions of Kyrgyzstan.
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In 2026, mortgage houses will be widely commissioned in the regions of Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, a significant number of mortgage houses are expected to be put into operation in 2026. This was reported by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, who heads the Presidential Administration. According to him, there are plans for active provision of mortgage housing in several regions of the country. Mass delivery of houses will take place in cities such as Bishkek, Osh, Tokmok, Karakol, Cholpon-Ata, Sokuluk, Kemin, Kara-Balta, Talas, Batken, and Jalal-Abad.

12.01.2026, 19:18
Gold prices set a new record amid two factors
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Gold prices set a new record amid two factors

On the night of January 11 to 12, the price of a troy ounce of gold reached nearly $4600, according to media reports. According to DW, since the beginning of the current year, gold has increased in price by about six percent. In 2025, this precious metal became one of the most popular assets, rising in price by 65 percent — the highest growth since 1979. Silver, during the same period, increased in price by almost 150 percent.

12.01.2026, 19:13
In Suzak, a man confessed to the murder of his wife
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In Suzak, a man confessed to the murder of his wife

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, a tragedy occurred: a 28-year-old woman became a victim of her husband. This was reported by the press service of the local internal affairs department. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 3, 2026, a call was received on the hotline 102 from a man born in 1990. He confessed that during a family quarrel, which occurred around 19:55, he killed his wife, who was born in 1997.

12.01.2026, 18:48
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At Issyk-Kul, the investigation revealed the privatization of land by a farming enterprise with an area inflated by 16 times — the court issued a verdict against the state notary.

In the Issyk-Kul region, a court hearing took place regarding the case of a former state notary who was acquitted in connection with the documentation of land plots in the Ton district. According to the materials of the case, posted in the State Register of Judicial Acts, I.K.T., acting as a notary of the state notary office of the Ton district, improperly fulfilled his duties, which led to a criminal offense. By order of the Justice Department of the Issyk-Kul region dated June 13, 2003, he

12.01.2026, 18:46
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Labor migrant who returned from Russia reported to the police himself about the murder of his wife

A tragic incident occurred in the Suzak district, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old woman at the hands of her husband, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information received by the duty unit of the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department on January 3, 2026, a man born in 1990 called the emergency number 102 and confessed that on the same day at around 19:55, during a quarrel, he killed his wife, who was born in

12.01.2026, 18:16
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In Talas, a man died after being struck on the head with a stick. A suspect has been detained.

A man suspected of causing serious harm that led to another person's death has been detained in Talas. According to a statement from the regional police press service, on the night of January 11, 2026, a call was received at the Talas District Police Department from the Talas Regional Unified Hospital, reporting the admission of a man in serious condition, who was brought in by an ambulance crew.

12.01.2026, 18:03
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In Naryn District, a relay race "Sport is a Source of Health" was held for schoolchildren.

In the village of Emgekchil, at the T. Baiburaev Secondary School, events were organized that made winter holidays for students more engaging and meaningful. This was made possible by a special plan developed for this purpose. Turmush correspondent reports that a relay race called "Sport - the Source of Health" (translated into Kyrgyz as "Sport - den sooluhtun bulagy") was held for elementary school children and their parents.

12.01.2026, 18:02
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In Kyrgyzstan, 545 fish farms are officially registered, - Ministry of Agriculture

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 12, 2026, Deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva raised an important issue regarding the number of legally registered fish farms in Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev, there are 545 officially registered fish farms in the country. Seitkazieva noted that despite the existence of a law on aquaculture, the necessary subordinate legislation is lacking, which creates

12.01.2026, 17:57
In Suusamyr, temperatures reached -48 degrees: four schools switched to remote learning
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In Suusamyr, temperatures reached -48 degrees: four schools switched to remote learning

In the Jayil district of the Chui region, in the rural area of Suusamyr, a decision was made to switch to remote learning in four schools due to severe frosts. This was reported by Azizbek Manapov, the head of the rural area, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. According to him, cold nights bring temperatures down to -48 degrees, while during the day, the thermometer fluctuates between -33 and -35 degrees.

12.01.2026, 17:55
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An accident occurred in the city of Tokmok

An accident involving two cars occurred in Tokmok. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened on January 11 on Zhantaeva Street around 19:45. Medical personnel arrived promptly at the scene of the accident and provided assistance to the injured woman.

12.01.2026, 17:08
Season of ARVI and influenza. Doctors reminded how to protect yourself from infection
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Season of ARVI and influenza. Doctors reminded how to protect yourself from infection

Doctors from the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center have drawn the attention of residents of Kyrgyzstan to important precautions during the flu season and outbreaks of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). Influenza is an acute infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by a virus, which can manifest in various forms—from mild symptoms to severe complications. According to specialists, the virus is transmitted through airborne droplets, as well as through contact with objects

12.01.2026, 17:06
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Batken: Over 50,000 Traffic Violations Detected in 2025

In the Batken region, 50,909 violations of traffic rules were recorded in 2025, and as a result of road traffic accidents, 41 people lost their lives. This was reported today, January 12, at an operational meeting to summarize the activities of the Road Traffic Safety Department of the Batken Regional Internal Affairs Directorate for the 12 months of 2025.

12.01.2026, 16:59
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In the Jalal-Abad region, 82 wolves and over 1000 jackals were shot.

On the territory of the Jalal-Abad region, hunting teams and representatives of limited liability companies engaged in the use of hunting grounds have shot 82 wolves and 1051 jackals. Sherikbay Shaimkulov, head of the department of specially protected natural areas of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, reported that special commissions were formed at the beginning of this year as part of the implementation of government

12.01.2026, 16:58
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Not all slaughterhouses in Kyrgyzstan meet the standards, - Ministry of Agriculture

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy on January 12, 2026, Deputy Santalat Amanova raised the issue of the compliance of slaughterhouses in Kyrgyzstan with established standards. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev reported that there are slaughterhouses in the republic that fully meet veterinary and sanitary requirements. At the same time, he noted the existence of facilities that do not comply with these requirements and added that the

12.01.2026, 16:57
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Drinking Alcohol Ended in Tragedy in the Talas District

In the village of Kok-Tokoy in the Talas region, a tragedy occurred: on the night of January 10, a 58-year-old man named T. A. was killed. According to eyewitness accounts, he died in an ambulance. It has been established that at the time of the incident, he was in the company of a neighbor with whom he was drinking alcoholic beverages. During the ensuing conflict, the victim was beaten, which ultimately led to his death.

12.01.2026, 16:55
Collision of a boat in Phuket: Kyrgyz nationals were not injured — Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Collision of a boat in Phuket: Kyrgyz nationals were not injured — Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on the recent collision of the sightseeing boat Korawich Marine 888 with a fishing vessel in Phuket, which resulted in 55 people being injured. In response to this situation, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia immediately began to interact with the honorary consul in Thailand to ascertain whether Kyrgyz citizens were on board the affected vessel and what their health status was.

12.01.2026, 16:54
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The Story of Kutmanaliev: From First Flights to the Rank of General. Archival Materials

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Issyk-Kul Region celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of General Adzhike Kutmanaliev in 2019, preparing a series of materials based on archival data. In 2026, this outstanding individual would have turned 107 years old. In honor of this significant date, numerous festive events were organized in the fall of 2019, dedicated to Major General of Internal Service Adzhike Kutmanaliev, who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Issyk-Kul Region

12.01.2026, 16:54
For the first time in 25 years, the tourism law will be rewritten: Kasymov spoke about the key changes
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For the first time in 25 years, the tourism law will be rewritten: Kasymov spoke about the key changes

Work has begun in Kyrgyzstan on a new edition of the Law "On Tourism." This was announced by Erdenet Kasymov, the director of the Tourism Department, on the air of Birinchi Radio. Kasymov noted that the current law came into force in 1999 and has only been slightly modified since then. As a result, the document has become "morally outdated" and does not meet the modern requirements of the tourism industry.

12.01.2026, 16:54
The Ministry of Agriculture will hold free training sessions for farmers in the southern regions.
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The Ministry of Agriculture will hold free training sessions for farmers in the southern regions.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing has announced the conduct of free training seminars for farmers and representatives of the agricultural sector in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan, including Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. According to the information provided, the training sessions will take place from January 15 to January 22 and will cover topics such as water resource management, animal husbandry, crop production, and agricultural product processing.

12.01.2026, 16:52