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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
Incidents

A woman was killed in the Suzak district. Her husband has been detained.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, a criminal case has been initiated in connection with the murder of a young woman. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on January 3 at 19:55, a man born in 1990 called the emergency number 102 and reported that during a quarrel he had killed his wife, who was born in 1997.

12.01.2026, 18:10
Health

Since October, 18 cases of coronavirus have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, - State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance

According to Sultan Suranbaev, a doctor from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, 18 cases of seasonal coronavirus were registered in the republic from the 40th to the 53rd week of 2025. This information was announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Surnbaev noted that the Department is actively analyzing seasonal viruses by collecting samples from patients to study the viruses circulating in the country.

12.01.2026, 18:06
Incidents

Suspects in Robbery Detained in Nookat

Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region detained suspects in robberies that occurred in the city of Nookat. According to the police, on January 5, A. Z., born in 1982, reported to the Nookat District Department of Internal Affairs that on December 17 in Nookat, he was attacked by a stranger, beaten, and had his mobile phone stolen.

12.01.2026, 18:05
Exclusive

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
Local news / Exclusive

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
Exclusive

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
Personnel changes in the Bishkek City Hall
Local news

Personnel changes in the Bishkek City Hall

Changes have occurred in the staff of the Bishkek city hall. According to the municipality, the new director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Tourism and Youth Affairs, is Kanibek Zholchubekov.

12.01.2026, 17:55
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
Local news

Meta removed over 500,000 accounts due to the ban on social networks for children

In the first days of the new Australian legislation banning access to social networks for individuals under 16, Meta Platforms removed over 550,000 accounts on its platforms Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. This large-scale cleanup was prompted by the introduction of age restrictions, under which technology companies are required to disable profiles of minors to avoid hefty fines. This was reported by The Guardian. From December 4 to December 11, 2025, Meta deactivated approximately 330,639

12.01.2026, 17:37
Exclusive

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
Health / Exclusive

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
Exclusive

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
Local news / Exclusive

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
Economy

How much did the maintenance of the presidential administration cost in 2025?

According to the latest data, from January to December 2025, the expenses of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 849.9 million soms against a planned 867.3 million soms. These figures were obtained from the analysis of the "Open Budget" information. Of the total amount, 139.2 million soms were allocated for basic salaries, 137.9 million soms for bonuses, and contributions and deductions for social needs amounted to 79.6 million soms. Additional payments and

12.01.2026, 16:58
Exclusive

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
Over 2.8 million cases of ARVI registered in Kazakhstan since the start of the epidemic season
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Over 2.8 million cases of ARVI registered in Kazakhstan since the start of the epidemic season

Since the beginning of the current epidemic season, 2,871,266 cases of ARVI have been recorded in Kazakhstan, as reported by the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control of the Ministry of Health. Compared to the same period of the previous epidemic season, there is a 6% decrease in morbidity. Over the past week, 54,141 cases of ARVI were registered, which is 13% less than the previous week, noted the specialists of the department.

12.01.2026, 16:55
Exclusive

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
Local news / Exclusive

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
Exclusive

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
Tourism / Exclusive

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
In the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, a glacier that is growing has been found
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In the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, a glacier that is growing has been found

An international team of scientists has conducted a study showing that a glacier at an altitude of about 5,810 meters, located on the ice cap of Kon-Chukur-Bashi, is increasing in size, while most glaciers on the planet are shrinking due to climate change. This was reported by the international popular science magazine Popular Mechanics. During the expedition, the scientists extracted two ice cores, each over 100 meters long. One of the samples was sent to the underground storage of the Ice

12.01.2026, 16:53
The Ministry of Agriculture will hold free training sessions for farmers in the southern regions.
Local news / Exclusive

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
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, the excise tax rate on alcohol has been increased (number)

Starting from January 1, 2026, an increase in excise tax rates on alcoholic beverages will come into effect. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers adopted on December 18, 2025, the excise tax on alcohol will be raised gradually from January 1, 2026, until January 1, 2029. From January 1, 2026, the excise tax rate on vodka will be 200 soms per liter, the official statement notes.

12.01.2026, 16:51
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, Bekkaris want to replace pits with crematories

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection on January 12, Deputy Saltanat Amanova proposed to organize Bekkari pits in various regions. According to her, there is only one Bekkari pit in the city of Osh, built in the 1970s, which is already filled, forcing local residents to dispose of animal carcasses in random places. Amanova noted that within the framework of the project presented by the

12.01.2026, 16:50
The State Has Become Stronger: Imankulov on the Fight Against Corruption, Defense, and the Budget
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The State Has Become Stronger: Imankulov on the Fight Against Corruption, Defense, and the Budget

Former State Secretary of Kyrgyzstan Marat Imankulov shared his views on the achievements of the current government in a recent interview with Birinchi Radio, discussing significant changes in the areas of security, economy, and governance. He noted that in recent years, public discussions have actively addressed the results of the government's work. Imankulov himself carefully analyzed analytical reports that summarize the work done during this period. According to him, over the past

12.01.2026, 16:49
Exclusive

"Smoking on the Spot": A Driver Fined in Talas

In Talas, the driver of a "Mercedes-Benz" car was fined 15,000 soms for reckless and hooligan behavior on the road. This information was provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Talas Regional Internal Affairs Directorate.

12.01.2026, 16:40
Local news

The Bishkek City Hall denied the information that the nursing home is being moved outside the city.

The mayor's office of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, has denied rumors circulating on social media that the nursing home on Abay Street will be relocated outside the city and that its territory will allegedly be handed over to developers. As reported by representatives of the mayor's office to AKIpress, the institution "Үмүт үйү," which provides services to elderly people and individuals with disabilities, is municipal and funded from the local budget. It will continue

12.01.2026, 16:31
Iranian authorities declared full control over the protests
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Iranian authorities declared full control over the protests

Abbas Araghchi According to Araghchi, the nationwide protests in Iran are now "completely controlled." Moreover, the minister pointed to substantial evidence indicating the involvement of the USA and Israel in the recent terrorist acts on Iranian territory, as reported by Iran International. “We have numerous documents and evidence of the participation of the USA and Israel in the terrorist acts of recent days in Iran,” he emphasized. The minister also mentioned the words of former

12.01.2026, 16:30
Economy

EEC changes rules for importing goods from foreign marketplaces. This will also affect Kyrgyzstan.

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has adopted new rules regarding the import of goods purchased by individuals on foreign marketplaces. According to the official statement from the EEC, with the introduction of the new regulations, if the established threshold is exceeded, a duty of 5% of the value will be applied to the goods, as well as a minimum of one euro per kilogram. Special tariffs are provided for certain categories of goods, such as automobiles. Currently, orders

12.01.2026, 16:16
Severe frosts of up to -38 degrees are expected in Kazakhstan this week
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Severe frosts of up to -38 degrees are expected in Kazakhstan this week

// Turmush In the northern regions, the temperature on January 14 may drop to -30 to -38 degrees, and on January 15, the cold snap will also affect the eastern areas. Additionally, the rapid movement of the anticyclone will lead to an increase in wind speed, and in some places in the north of the country, gusts may reach 28 m/s.

12.01.2026, 16:15