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Health

Fox News: Experts Assess the Impact of "Sober January" on Health

An article aired on the American television channel Fox News dedicated to the trend of Dry January and its impact on human health. The publication presents the opinions of doctors and specialists on how a month without alcohol can affect brain function, liver health, hormonal systems, and overall well-being, as well as discussing the potential risks of an "all or nothing" approach. Translation of the article:

16.01.2026, 22:00
Local news

China has stopped purchasing electricity from Russia

As of January 1, China has completely ceased the import of electricity from Russia, even refusing the minimum volumes stipulated in the contract. This was reported by the Meduza publication. According to sources from Kommersant, the main reason for this decision was the increase in export prices, which turned out to be higher than domestic electricity tariffs in China. This made further purchases economically unfeasible for the Chinese side.

16.01.2026, 21:49
Economy

Entrepreneur on the Request of the Head of Wildberries: While We Were Sleeping, Uzbekistan Took Advantage

Azamat Kerimbek uulu, head of the "Legprom" association, expressed the opinion at a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group that stagnation in Russia will negatively affect producers in Kyrgyzstan. He reminded that the patent system for the garment industry was in effect from 2003 to 2023, resulting in the registration of 9,800 workshops and individual entrepreneurs in the textile sector. At the same time, since the beginning of 2023, 23,000 individual entrepreneurs have

16.01.2026, 21:45
Local news / Cultural news

Cinema as a Tool for Human Rights Protection: An Interview with Swiss Documentarian Stefan Ziegler

At the end of 2025, a ceremony for the "Ak Ilbirs" award took place at the National Opera and Ballet Theater. This event provided AKIpress the opportunity to introduce its readers to international creative individuals, including Swiss documentary filmmaker Stefan Ziegler. Known for his award-winning work, documentary director and university lecturer Stefan Ziegler arrived in Bishkek to showcase his film "The Mandate - Who Cares About International Law" at the "Bir

16.01.2026, 21:16
Sports

The KFS will conduct a course on the VAR system for young referees

From January 15 to 16, the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) will launch an online course dedicated to the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system for young referees. According to the KFU press service, the course will include a theoretical part that will explain in detail the VAR protocols and the main principles of how this system works.

16.01.2026, 21:13
Chinese scientists have deciphered a possible key to understanding dark matter
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Chinese scientists have deciphered a possible key to understanding dark matter

A group of scientists from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) has conducted direct observation of the Migdal effect using high-tech equipment, which could be an important step towards unraveling the nature of dark matter, according to information from the Chinese scientific publication "Keji Zhibao". Dark matter, as noted by the publication, is a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of all the material mass in the Universe. This substance does not emit light

16.01.2026, 21:09
Health

The doctor named the key risk factors for the transmission of hepatitis B from mother to child

A study was conducted in the Kyrgyz Republic that identified the main factors contributing to the transmission of hepatitis B from mother to child. The research, carried out by M. Tursunbaeva, was published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." This study emphasizes that vertical transmission of the hepatitis B virus remains a serious issue in perinatal medicine, as it can lead to the development of chronic HBV infection in newborns.

16.01.2026, 21:05
Porsche Sales Fell the Most in 16 Years in 2025
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Porsche Sales Fell the Most in 16 Years in 2025

According to the results of 2025, Porsche car sales decreased by 10% compared to the previous year, totaling 279,449 units. This reduction is the most significant since 2009, reports RIA Novosti, citing Bloomberg data. In Germany, there is a particularly noticeable decline: sales fell by 16%, amounting to 29,968 cars. In other European countries, the situation is not much better: sales volume decreased by 13%, to 66,340 vehicles. However, the Macan model, unlike the overall trend, showed

16.01.2026, 20:54
News / Education news

Teacher Beats Student: She Was Dismissed from Her Position

The Department of Education of the city of Bishkek has created a special commission in connection with the incident at school No. 87. As a result of its work, serious violations concerning the rights and legitimate interests of the minor student were identified, which is unacceptable, emphasizes the Bishkek city hall. Following the commission's findings, the school principal was subjected to disciplinary action, and the teacher was relieved of her position in accordance with established

16.01.2026, 20:46
Local news

The teacher who hit a student has been fired. The principal has also been punished.

The incident occurred when a teacher, standing at the blackboard, grabbed a student by the cheek and hit him several times. According to the press service of the Bishkek city administration, the commission found that there were serious violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the school, including the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," the standard regulation "On General Educational Organizations," and the norms of professional pedagogical

16.01.2026, 20:39
The Fund for Journalistic Investigations Announces a Competition for the Ulanbek Egizbaev Award
Local news

The Fund for Journalistic Investigations Announces a Competition for the Ulanbek Egizbaev Award

The Fund for Journalistic Investigations is launching a competition dedicated to the VIII Ulanbek Egizbaev Award, which will be presented for the best journalistic investigation of 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. The main goal of the competition is to promote the development of investigative journalism, attract young authors to this field, and uncover facts of corruption and violations.

16.01.2026, 20:36
Local news

Russia will conduct an experiment on targeted recruitment of migrants for work

An experiment aimed at the targeted recruitment of labor migrants is starting in the Russian Federation. The selection and preparation of future workers will be conducted before their arrival in the country. The project will cover all regions, except for Moscow and the Moscow region, as reported by the media, citing the relevant resolution. According to this document, the implementation of the project will be entrusted to several federal agencies, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and

16.01.2026, 20:35
Incidents

In Bishkek, a teacher who hit a student was fired

A teacher from school No. 87 in Bishkek has been dismissed after hitting a student. This was reported by the city's mayor's office. A commission established to investigate the incident found serious violations of the law and professional ethics standards.

16.01.2026, 20:31
A Blogger in Bishkek Had $2,000 and Belongings Stolen
Incidents

A Blogger in Bishkek Had $2,000 and Belongings Stolen

The crime occurred in the park In one of the parks of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, blogger Sabina Duyshenova became a victim of theft amounting to 2000 dollars, as well as personal belongings. She reported this on social media. According to law enforcement agencies, a suspect in the commission of this crime was detained in the Lenin district. According to police data, on January 10, an unknown person broke the glass on the rear door of Duyshenova's car, parked in one of the parks,

16.01.2026, 20:28
Ecology

Fight Against Smog. Deputies Proposed Banning Gasoline Cars and Transitioning the Private Sector to Smoke-Free Fuels

On January 16, at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies Burun Amanova and Mahabat Mavlyanova discussed possible measures to combat smog in Bishkek. Amanova suggested paying attention to the experience of several Chinese cities where a ban on the use of gasoline cars has been implemented.

16.01.2026, 20:26
Local news

Bakytbek Jumagulov: Extending Driver Training Periods Does Not Guarantee Safety

According to Bakytbek Jumagulov, the proposed increase in training periods by the reform initiators is aimed at improving the quality of driver training and reducing the number of traffic accidents. However, international practice shows that there is no clear correlation between the duration of training and actual road safety. The main factor is not the length of training, but the process by which the state regulates citizens' access to driving. What lies behind the problem of traffic

16.01.2026, 20:25
Local news

Aysuluu Tynybekova announced her pregnancy

Athlete Aisuluu Tynybekova shared the news of her pregnancy. In her video on social media, she wrote: "Биздин кичинекей сырыбыз🤍" ("Our little secret"). Within half an hour, the video gathered about 20,000 likes.

16.01.2026, 20:23
Health

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey Activate the Direction of Citizens for Treatment under Quotas

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced that Kyrgyzstan and Turkey have agreed to expand the direction of Kyrgyz citizens for treatment in Turkey within the framework of annual free quotas, amounting to 150 places. These issues were discussed during a meeting between Health Minister Kanatbek Dospambetov and Turkish Ambassador Mekin Mustafa Kemal Okem. The meeting focused on free treatment, the development of medical infrastructure, as well as cooperation in the field of personnel and

16.01.2026, 20:22
Teacher fired, principal punished: results of the inspection at school No. 87
Local news / Exclusive

Teacher fired, principal punished: results of the inspection at school No. 87

The inspection at school No. 87 in Bishkek, conducted by the city administration, has been completed. A special commission was established by the Department of Education to investigate the incident, after which significant violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were identified. In particular, the violations pertain to the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," and the Model Regulation "On General Educational Organizations," as well as norms of

16.01.2026, 20:15
Local news

The "Legprom" Association Requests an Extension of Work Visas for Migrants from Bangladesh

The "Legprom" Association has requested an extension of work visas for citizens of Bangladesh employed in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to attract labor migrants to the country's sewing sector. This statement was made by a representative of the association during a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputies' committee. According to the representative, citizens of Bangladesh come to Kyrgyzstan under contracts, and they are officially employed, paying taxes. These labor migrants carry

16.01.2026, 20:00
Breakthrough of the Siege of Leningrad. In Bishkek, the memory of the fallen was honored with a moment of silence.
Local news

Breakthrough of the Siege of Leningrad. In Bishkek, the memory of the fallen was honored with a moment of silence.

In Bishkek, at the memorial complex of the Siege of Leningrad in the Dair Asanov Park, an event was held dedicated to the breaking of the fascist ring around the city. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Colonel Almazbek Kulmurzaev, who noted in his address that the Siege of Leningrad will always symbolize resilience, courage, and the unity of peoples.

16.01.2026, 19:58
Salaries of state media employees will be increased from April 2026
Local news / Exclusive

Salaries of state media employees will be increased from April 2026

In an interview with the Sputnik agency, Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, confirmed the information that starting from April 2026, the salaries of employees of state mass media will be increased. He noted that necessary calculations on this issue are currently being conducted. Additionally, a salary increase for employees of the national branch of the TV and Radio Company "Mir" is planned to

16.01.2026, 19:57
Local news

The deputy is interested in whether the Bishkek CHPP relocation is planned. The city hall responded that the issue of abandoning heating from the CHPP is being studied.

At the off-site meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from the parties "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt," held on January 16, deputy Burun Amanova asked a question about the possible relocation of the Bishkek CHPP. In response, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, reported that new boilers had recently been put into operation in the city. These measures are intended to implement the strategy of decentralizing the heating system, which will reduce dependence on the

16.01.2026, 19:55
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, considers information policy as one of the priority areas.
Local news / Exclusive

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, considers information policy as one of the priority areas.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, considers information policy as one of the priority areas directly related to the stability and development of the state, and pays special attention to the situation in the media space. This was reported by the head of the Information Policy Service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daiyrbek Orunbekov. According to him, in addition to systemic measures for the development of the media sector, in the coming years,

16.01.2026, 19:52
Ecology

The deputy asked about the funds allocated to Bishkek in 2013-2015 for the waste processing plant.

At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Ata Jurt" and "Mekenchil" on January 16, Deputy Nurlan Azygaliev discussed the funds allocated to Bishkek from 2013 to 2015 for the implementation of the waste processing plant project. The deputy pointed out that a total of 22 million euros was allocated, of which 3 million euros were grant funds, 11 million euros were provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the

16.01.2026, 19:52
Ambassador Adylbek Tultemirov presented credentials to the President of Ethiopia
Exclusive

Ambassador Adylbek Tultemirov presented credentials to the President of Ethiopia

On January 15, in Addis Ababa, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Tultemirov, presented his credentials to the President of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed best wishes and greetings from the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, noting the republic's readiness to deepen cooperation with Ethiopia both at the bilateral level and within international organizations.

16.01.2026, 19:49
Local news

The State Duma did not support restrictions on money transfers by migrants abroad

In Russia, the State Duma rejected an initiative concerning limits on money transfers by migrants abroad. The recommendation against the feasibility of the bill, proposed by deputies from the "New People" faction, was voiced by the Committee on the Financial Market, as reported by "RIA Novosti". Proponents of this initiative argued that introducing a limit on transfers equal to the official salary of migrants would help bring their income out of the "shadows" and

16.01.2026, 19:43
Local news

An event dedicated to the day of the lifting of the blockade of Leningrad took place in Bishkek

On January 16, an event dedicated to the date of the lifting of the blockade of Leningrad took place at the Memorial Complex of the Leningrad Blockade, located in the Dair Aasanov Recreation Park. According to the press service of the Ministry of Defense, the event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Colonel Almazbek Kulmurzaev, as well as relatives of those who perished during the Great Patriotic War.

16.01.2026, 19:40
Local news

Lawmakers were asked to change the requirements for non-residents to open businesses in the Kyrgyz Republic.

At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, Asel Atabekova expressed concern about how non-residents perceive the business structure in Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized that foreigners coming to the country as clients may notice the ease of doing business and its vulnerabilities, which creates risks of violating competition legislation. Atabekova added that identical tax conditions for non-residents and residents deprive the opportunity to protect the local market from

16.01.2026, 19:39
"Kabar" Now Meets the Requirements of International News Agencies – Orunbekov
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"Kabar" Now Meets the Requirements of International News Agencies – Orunbekov

The Kyrgyz National News Agency "Kabar" now meets the basic standards set for international news agencies. This was stated in an interview with Sputnik by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who heads the information policy service at the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the agency's building has undergone complete modernization and major repairs.

16.01.2026, 19:39
Local news

A "AutoHurricane" system will be installed on Birimdik Kut Street in Bishkek.

With the introduction of new asphalt pavement on Birimdik Kut Street in Bishkek, there has been an increase in speed limit violations by drivers. This is reported by the press service of the Road Traffic Safety Department (UPSM). In this regard, to prevent road traffic accidents and serious consequences, additional patrols will be organized on this street.

16.01.2026, 19:34
Incidents

In Bishkek, an ambulance was involved in an accident

On January 16, in the evening, an accident occurred in the very center of Bishkek, involving an ambulance. The information was shared by eyewitnesses who contacted the Call center Kaktus.media. According to them, the incident happened at the corner of Moscow and K. Akiev streets, although they did not witness the moment of the collision.

16.01.2026, 19:15
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to regulate weddings and funerals. Draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers

The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the regulation of family celebrations and memorial ceremonies, which has been put out for public discussion. The main objective of this project is to establish order in the conduct of family celebrations and rituals associated with the commemoration of the deceased. This will help reduce unnecessary expenses considering the current economic situation of

16.01.2026, 19:15
Exclusive

The State Antimonopoly Service is set to inspect cafes. What for and how exactly

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the start of monitoring food establishments to check how the declared portions correspond to the actual weight of the dishes. This initiative is a response to the increase in prices at cafes and restaurants following the cancellation of the service charge. Kaktus.media has gathered opinions from experts on this issue.

16.01.2026, 19:03
TikTok Implements Age Verification in the EU
In the world / Exclusive

TikTok Implements Age Verification in the EU

In the coming weeks, TikTok will activate a new age verification system for users in European Union countries. This decision comes in response to growing demands for restricting access to the platform for individuals under 16 years old, as reported by the Kazinform agency. The new system, which has been tested over the past year, analyzes profile data, uploaded videos, and behavioral signals to determine whether an account may belong to a user under 13 years old.

16.01.2026, 19:00
Local news

"Modest Wedding – Blessed". The Ministry of Culture proposes to ban fireworks at the ceremony.

The agency has published a draft resolution concerning the regulation of family events and memorial ceremonies. The draft is currently available for public discussion. According to the initiators, family celebrations and memorial rituals play an important role in the culture and society of Kyrgyzstan, contributing to the preservation of spiritual values and strengthening ties between generations.

16.01.2026, 18:46
Local news

Don't wait. There will be no additional legalization of cars.

In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made not to legalize vehicles registered abroad. The Ministry of Economy emphasizes that such vehicles were imported into the country using "gray schemes" without proper customs declaration and payment of the necessary customs duties, as required by the legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union and Kyrgyzstan.

16.01.2026, 18:44
Economy

Entrepreneur: At least 5,000 sewing workshops have closed due to sales issues

According to information announced on January 16 at a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, private entrepreneur Jasur Parpiev reported that 4-5 thousand sewing workshops have closed in Kyrgyzstan, leading to job losses for thousands of people. Parpiev noted that problems with exports and the border with Russia began back in September.

16.01.2026, 18:41
Exclusive

The Ministry of Agriculture advises farmers to unite in cooperatives for the implementation of crop rotation

In Kyrgyzstan, farmers are being urged to unite into cooperatives with the aim of implementing crop rotation on limited land plots. This was reported by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation in the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a radio program. In his opinion, adhering to crop rotation on small areas presents a challenging task, which has already led to a decline in the yields of certain agricultural

16.01.2026, 18:41