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In Kyiv, nearly half of the houses are left without heat after the Russian attack. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to leave the city.
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In Kyiv, nearly half of the houses are left without heat after the Russian attack. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to leave the city.

According to Klitschko, there have also been disruptions in water supply. As a result, city services are operating under emergency conditions. He noted that the combined attack by Russian forces on Kyiv, which took place on the night of January 9, was the "most destructive" for the capital's infrastructure. The mayor urged citizens who have the opportunity to temporarily leave the city and move to areas where alternative sources of heat and food are available.

09.01.2026, 18:15
Local news

Capture of the US tanker "Marinera": Donald Trump will free two Russians

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has decided to release two Russian citizens who were on board the tanker "Marinera." According to media reports, the crew of the vessel consisted of two Russians, 17 Ukrainians, six citizens of Georgia, and three Indians. As reported by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, the decision to release the Russian citizens was made in response to a request from the Russian side.

09.01.2026, 18:05
Tourism

The Tourism Fund Focused on Implementing the Chatkal Resort Project and Hotel Classification, - Head of the Fund

Currently, the fund has focused its efforts and resources on implementing various tourism initiatives. This was stated by the director of the Tourism Support and Development Fund, Adilet Januzakov, in an interview for the radio. He highlighted among the current projects the development of Chatkal Resort, which is planned to be located in the picturesque mountainous areas of the Chatkal district in the Jalal-Abad region. This project aims to create a year-round ski cluster, including lifts,

09.01.2026, 18:05
Economy

How much did the speaker and vice-speakers of the Parliament earn and spend in 2024? Declaration

According to the data from the State Tax Service, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu earned 3 million 685 thousand 138 soms in 2024, while his expenses amounted to 1.3 million soms. Turgunbek uulu owns an apartment with an area of 96.6 square meters, a land plot of 1,500 square meters, as well as vehicles including cars, vans, and pickups, with a total value of 6 million soms. Additionally, he has horses worth 2.4 million soms, cattle worth 1.1 million soms, sheep worth

09.01.2026, 17:51
Exclusive

Data on negative credit information for loans up to 10,000 soms may be excluded from the credit history if more than 1 year has passed.

- According to new amendments developed by the Ministry of Economy, the retention period for negative credit information on loans up to 10,000 soms may be reduced to one year. This bill was presented by the Cabinet of Ministers for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh at the end of 2025. In the current version of the law, the retention period for such information is five years, regardless of the loan amount.

09.01.2026, 17:48
Incidents

More than 135 kilograms of drugs seized during a special operation - State Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

In Kyrgyzstan, as a result of a special operation, a transnational drug network involved in the illegal drug trade was destroyed. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the agency, the criminal group consisted of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. During the operation, seven suspects were detained, while another member of the group was placed on an international wanted list.

09.01.2026, 17:32
In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. Machine uprising?
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In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. Machine uprising?

In April, residents of Palo Alto and its surroundings were surprised when voices resembling Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg began to sound at familiar pedestrian crossings. These "talking" traffic lights on the historic route El Camino Real unexpectedly started telling strange jokes, sometimes touching on topics related to Donald Trump and persistent artificial intelligence. It seemed like a joke, but the reason turned out to be more serious. One of the hacked buttons, mimicking

09.01.2026, 17:09
Sports

Uran Satybaldiev completed training in Dagestan before his next fight in the UFC

Kyrgyz fighter Uran Satybaldiev has completed his training camp in Dagestan ahead of his next fight in the UFC. This was reported by his coach Tynchtykbek Omurzakov in an interview with Sport AKIpress. The coach noted: “We are flying to Las Vegas on January 15. Uran needs to acclimatize and improve his striking technique. The training camp in Dagestan is already over.”

09.01.2026, 17:04
Exclusive

The court arrested the former head of the "Cadastre" structure in a corruption case involving 4.5 hectares of land on the shores of Issyk-Kul.

The judicial authorities have decided to place the former head of the territorial department of the state institution "Cadastre" in custody due to suspicions of corrupt activities. In early September 2025, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of T.A.K., who held the position of head of the department of the State Institution "Cadastre." This detention was the result of a criminal case opened in connection with the

09.01.2026, 17:01
"Manchester City" Loses Points Again in the Title Race in the EPL
Sports

"Manchester City" Loses Points Again in the Title Race in the EPL

This time, Pep Guardiola's team was unable to maintain the advantage gained from a penalty converted by Erling Haaland at the end of the first half. "City" hoped to return to winning ways after two draws with "Sunderland" and "Chelsea." However, in the second half, Japanese forward Kaoru Mitoma equalized by scoring his first goal since September.

09.01.2026, 17:00
Sports

The opponent's coach of Valentina Shevchenko called the Kyrgyzstani the best in the world

The recent match between Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang was a real shock for the Chinese athlete's team. Coach Wood, who leads Zhang's training process, admitted that he did not expect such a defeat. This was reported by the portal allboxing.ru. The fight, which took place in November 2025, ended with the absolute dominance of the Kyrgyzstani fighter: not a single judge awarded Zhang a round, and the final score was 50-45 in favor of Shevchenko across all judges' scorecards.

09.01.2026, 16:56
Local news / Exclusive

Almaty - Issyk-Kul Road. What is the current stage of the project?

A working group has been established in Kazakhstan to analyze the project for the construction of the Almaty — Issyk-Kul highway, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Members of the group include representatives from various agencies, including the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Ecology, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Ministry of Transport.

09.01.2026, 16:35
Trump announced a U.S. ground operation against Mexican drug cartels
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Trump announced a U.S. ground operation against Mexican drug cartels

US President Donald Trump stated on Fox News that American forces will soon begin ground operations against Mexican drug cartels. "We will start attacking right now. The cartels control all of Mexico," he noted. Trump also added that the US has already intercepted 97% of the drugs coming by sea and is now preparing for actions on land. Since the beginning of September, the US armed forces have been actively attacking ships in waters near Venezuela, which, according to Trump, are

09.01.2026, 16:30
Local news

Fire in a nursing home. Three injured remain in the hospital.

At the moment, three people who were injured in the fire at the nursing home are receiving treatment at the Clinical Emergency Hospital. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, the condition of the patients remains stable. The other 14 individuals who were hospitalized were discharged on January 8 in satisfactory condition. Recall that on January 6, a fire broke out in the palliative care ward of the nursing home, resulting in the deaths of two severely ill patients. According

09.01.2026, 16:21
Local news / Cultural news

The Minister of Culture spoke about the events held during state visits.

The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, stated in an interview with AKIpress that during state visits, Days of Culture and cultural evenings are held. He noted that the cultural component is of great importance at such meetings. As an example, the minister cited the recent state visit of the president to Tajikistan, during which a joint concert with Tajik cultural figures was organized. This concert lasted about an hour and a half and featured many domestic artists and musicians,

09.01.2026, 16:18
Exclusive

Since the early 1990s, 40 out of 71 kindergartens in the city of Osh have come under private ownership.

Since Kyrgyzstan became an independent state, 40 kindergartens in Osh have been transferred to private ownership. This was reported by Tynchtykbek Bektaştegin, the head of the city education department. As of 1991, there were 71 state kindergartens operating in Osh. However, from 1991 to 2004, 40 of them were privatized. "In 1991, there were 71 kindergartens in Osh. By 2004, 40 of them had become private. The return of these institutions to municipal ownership only began in 2011-2012.

09.01.2026, 16:16
Local news / Exclusive

Veteran of the Police Kudayberdi Choroev Turns 98 Years Old

Yesterday, January 8, Kudaiberdi Choroев celebrated his 98th birthday. He is a veteran of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region, residing in the Talas district. According to the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, the head of the department, Baktybek Narchaev, the chairman of the veterans' council, Asymkan Ashyraliev, and young employees personally visited the veteran to congratulate him on his anniversary.

09.01.2026, 16:11
Exclusive

Early in the morning, a traffic accident occurred in Talas due to poor visibility on the road.

Today, January 9, an accident occurred in Talas due to poor visibility caused by thick fog, as reported by witnesses of the incident. The incident happened around 5:00 AM on the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr highway, where a "Toyota Surf" was parked on the roadside. The driver of a "Subaru Forester," traveling behind it, did not notice the stationary vehicle and crashed into it. According to preliminary information, the cause of the collision was the fog, which hindered visibility.

09.01.2026, 16:10
MMA Fighter Aijigit Erkebai Uulu Returns to the Ring After a Three-Year Break
Sports

MMA Fighter Aijigit Erkebai Uulu Returns to the Ring After a Three-Year Break

Photo from the internet After a three-year absence from the ring, Kyrgyz fighter Aijigit Erkebay uulu is making his return to the world of mixed martial arts. As reported by the mma_kyrgyz portal, his next fight is scheduled for January 11 in Samara, Russia. At the Open FC 61 tournament, Aijigit, who has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses, will face Vadim Leutin from Russia, whose record stands at 0 wins and 1 loss. The fight will take place in the weight category up to 66 kilograms.

09.01.2026, 16:08
Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable
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Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable

At the meeting, the results of monitoring the epidemiological situation and the assessment of the burden on medical institutions were announced. According to information provided by the heads of children's hospitals and health coordinators, requests for medical assistance are at the level of long-term averages, although there has been an increase in the number of direct admissions to hospitals, bypassing the primary care level. On weekends and holidays, all Family Medicine Centers in the

09.01.2026, 16:05
Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia to Collaborate in Football
Local news

Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia to Collaborate in Football

An important event took place in Jeddah: the Kyrgyz Football Association (KFA) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document was signed by KFA President Kamchybek Tashiev and his Saudi counterpart Yasser Al-Misehal.

09.01.2026, 16:03
Exclusive

A Villager Found on the Road at Issyk-Kul - Struck Dead by a Car

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Semyonovka, a tragedy occurred on the road — a pedestrian was hit by a car. According to witnesses, the incident happened on January 8, 2026, at approximately 20:10. The driver, a man named K.A.A., was driving a Chevrolet Equinox when suddenly a local resident, N.S., stepped onto the roadway.

09.01.2026, 15:57
Exclusive

Declaration-2024. The First Deputy Head of the Cabinet Amangeldiev has horses, cows, and sheep worth 5 million soms.

The State Tax Service has published consolidated data on the declarations of state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the provided information, the income of the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, in 2024 amounted to 2 million 544 thousand 927 soms and 75 tyiyns. However, expenses were not specified.

09.01.2026, 15:57
The GKNB detained employees of the Uzgen ROVD on suspicion of brutal beating
Local news

The GKNB detained employees of the Uzgen ROVD on suspicion of brutal beating

The State National Security Committee (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated an investigation related to a criminal case concerning the infliction of serious bodily harm and abuse of power by police officers in the Uzgen district. According to the investigation materials, on January 3, 2026, employees of the Uzgen Department of Internal Affairs, taking advantage of their official position, carried out the illegal detention of two men. They were taken to the Kurshab police station without

09.01.2026, 15:53
Immigration Officer Shot a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis
Incidents

Immigration Officer Shot a U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a 37-year-old woman who, according to authorities, attempted to run him over with her vehicle. However, local authorities categorically rejected this interpretation based on video recordings of the incident.

09.01.2026, 15:52
Trump announced ground attacks on drug cartels. And mentioned Mexico.
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Trump announced ground attacks on drug cartels. And mentioned Mexico.

Trump also mentioned that in August he instructed the Pentagon to develop plans for possible operations against drug cartels that are recognized as terrorist organizations. The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, has repeatedly emphasized that she will not allow the U.S. to conduct military operations on her country's territory. Nevertheless, Trump does not rule out the possibility of continuing his hardline stance towards other countries, such as Greenland and Canada.

09.01.2026, 15:52
Exclusive

Kazakhstan May Impose a 3-Month Ban on Carrot Exports, Country Ranks Third in Supplies to Kyrgyzstan

Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of introducing a three-month ban on the export of fresh carrots, as became known after the publication of the draft order on December 24. This step is driven by the need to ensure food security in the country. As for the Kyrgyz market, Uzbekistan has traditionally been the main source of imported carrots. According to the National Statistical Committee, in the first ten months of 2025, Uzbekistan ranked first among suppliers, while China and Kazakhstan

09.01.2026, 15:30
Health

Problems of Diagnosing Hip Joint Dysplasia in Kyrgyzstan. Archival Interview with Kasymbek Tazabekov

In Kyrgyzstan, orthopedic diseases continue to be a serious problem in medicine. According to Sabyrbek Jumabekov, the director of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, approximately 28,000 children in the country have disabilities, many of which are acquired during the perinatal period. The situation with hip joint dysplasia is particularly alarming, affecting thousands of newborns. In this regard, AKIpress referred to an archived interview with Kasymbek Tazabekov, recognized as

09.01.2026, 15:25
Exclusive

Furniture production in Kyrgyzstan increased by 15.4% in the results of the 11 months of 2025.

- From January to November 2025, furniture production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 billion 533 million 537.6 thousand soms. This figure is nearly equal to the corresponding value for the same period in 2024, which was 1 billion 539 million 279.8 thousand soms, according to statistical data. The physical volume index for the period in question reached 115.4%, indicating a real production growth of 15.4% compared to January-November 2024, when this index was at 92.7%.

09.01.2026, 15:23
Former Vice Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Earned Nearly 12.5 Million Som in 2024
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Former Vice Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Earned Nearly 12.5 Million Som in 2024

Nurbek Sydygaliev, who held the position of Deputy Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VII convocation, earned 12 million 482 thousand 657 soms in 2024, according to his declaration. At the same time, his expenses amounted to 9 million 194 thousand 982 soms. Moreover, the former Deputy Speaker owns passenger cars, vans, and pickups, with a total value of 9 million 194 thousand 982 soms.

09.01.2026, 15:21
Economy

Sadyr Japarov earned 2.2 million soms, his relatives - 29.7 million soms. Declaration

The State Tax Service has published data on the income, expenses, and property of individuals holding public office, as well as their close relatives for the year 2025. According to the information provided by the STS, President Sadyr Japarov reported an income of 2,214,482.38 soms, while there is no data on his expenses. He owns a business center with an area of 2,627 square meters, as well as land plots: 0.63 hectares of agricultural land and 2,125 square meters of residential land.

09.01.2026, 15:20
Dmitry Bivol will fight against Michael Aifer this spring
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Dmitry Bivol will fight against Michael Aifer this spring

The next fight for Bivol will be his first since February, when he won against Artur Beterbiev and claimed the title of undisputed world champion in the heavyweight division. It is worth noting that in August, the boxer underwent back surgery, making this return particularly significant. The 35-year-old Bivol has a record of 24 wins and one loss in professional boxing, while the 28-year-old Aifert has 13 wins and one loss. The bout with Aifert will be an important stage in Bivol's career,

09.01.2026, 15:16