The Cabinet plans to reorganize two institutions under the Ministry of Labor.

The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration is preparing a reorganization of several institutions. The draft resolution, which has been presented for public discussion, proposes significant changes. According to the draft, the Rehabilitation Center will be merged with the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products, leading to the creation of a single Republican Institution that will handle prosthetics and rehabilitation for people with disabilities under the

Laser Backlighting for Pedestrian Crossings. New Traffic Lights Appear in Bishkek. Video

In Bishkek, at the corner of Frunze and Kurmanjan Datka streets, modern traffic lights with laser illumination have been installed, ensuring the safety of pedestrians at crossings. Abylbek uulu Bakai, the director of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," noted that in inclement weather, such as during rain or fog, there are numerous cases of pedestrians being hit. The installation of new traffic lights is aimed at reducing such incidents and creating

After a public appeal, the presidential envoy arrived at the "Lahore Steel Mills" in Shopokov.

In Shopokov, an inspection was conducted at the metal smelting plant OsOO "LAHORE STEEL MILLS," where foreign workers are employed. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the press service of the president's representative in the Chui region. According to the agency, the inspection was initiated in response to complaints from local residents regarding the operation of the enterprise. The presidential representative in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, visited the plant

Protests Erupt in the U.S. After Woman's Murder in Minneapolis

The events unfolded on January 7, when protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in protest against the actions of ICE that led to the shooting. According to Minnesota Public Radio, thousands of people participated in the rally. According to law enforcement, the woman attempted to run over an ICE patrol, which led to the tragic incident.

A Fraudster Proposed Marriage to the Owner of 2 Cars and Ended Up in Prison (Details)

The Judicial Panel of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court reviewed the verdict of the Nooken District Court on December 1, 2025, concerning a fraud case and replaced probation supervision with actual punishment in the form of three years of imprisonment for the defendant. The data for this case was obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The court established that the defendant, abusing the trust of the victim, took possession of two cars under various pretenses. He then sold these cars to

In IK-10 of Jalal-Abad Region, a soldier was driven to suicide. An officer has been detained.

According to the Military Prosecutor's Office, another suspect in the case of incitement to suicide was detained on January 8. As part of the investigation under Article 128, Part 1 ("Incitement to Suicide") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, the platoon commander, Lieutenant R.u.A. from the Department of Protection and Escort of the State Penitentiary Service, was placed in the temporary detention facility of the Manas Police Department.

Celtic Sacks Wilfried Nancy After Disastrous Start to the Season

The reason for this decision was the recent defeat to Rangers with a score of 3:1, despite Celtic leading 1:0 at halftime. Currently, the team occupies lower positions in the Scottish Premier League, trailing six points behind Hearts, and previously suffered a setback in the League Cup final against St. Mirren.

Senator Graham: Trump Gave the "Green Light" to the Bill Strengthening Sanctions Against Russia

Lindsey Graham shared that after a productive meeting with Donald Trump on various issues, the president approved a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, as he wrote in his post on the social network X. In November 2025, Graham claimed that this bill would give the U.S. president the ability to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil and gas. He also noted that this could encourage Vladimir Putin to engage in peace negotiations. Graham

"From a shabby building to a 'candy': Which theaters of the Ministry of Culture underwent major renovations in 2025?"

The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared information in an interview with AKIpress about which theaters were renovated in 2025 and where equipment upgrades took place. Children's Theater: from "shabby building" to "sweet treat"

Results of 2025 in Energy: Tariff Increases, Power Outages, and Plans for Kambar-Ata-1

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a problem of insufficient energy capacity and engaged in active negotiations with international partners for the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant. Kaktus.media recalls how the country experienced power outages and how new power plants were launched. Rising Electricity TariffsStarting May 1, 2025, electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan were raised again. The new prices are as follows:

Police detained a man suspected of attempting to murder a relative

The events took place in the Chui region, where local police detained a man suspected of attempting to murder a relative. This information was provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. According to available data, on January 7, a report was received at the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district from B. K., who stated that he had been stabbed by M. A. The victim was urgently transported to the National Surgical Center named after M. M.

Life in the Regions: Tashmama Nurdinova Produces a Product from Cotton Oil, Beeswax, and Egg Yolk

Tashmama Nurdinova, a resident of the village of Okhna, located in the rural district of Orozbekov in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, is a person with a disability of the II group, but this has not prevented her from engaging in entrepreneurship. In her home environment, she produces products based on beeswax, egg yolk, and other natural components under the brand "Okhna EKO." "I am 41 years old, and I have a degree in history. I taught in school for eight years, and

In the city of Osh, a 29-year-old man was released and committed a crime in a shopping center.

In Osh, a man suspected of stealing a phone from a 14-year-old girl has been detained. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, a resident of Osh, B.Z., born in 1986, reported to law enforcement. She stated that on December 30, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, on the lower floor of the "Max-Kom" shopping center located on A. Shakirov Street in Osh, an unknown individual stole her daughter T.M.'s mobile phone, born in 2012, from her pocket. The phone is a

A visa bond is being introduced for citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the USA

Starting January 21, 2026, new requirements will come into effect in pilot mode Starting January 21, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan applying for tourist and business visas of category B1/B2 to the USA will face new conditions. In particular, a mandatory visa bond will be introduced, which is part of the pilot visa bond program that includes Kyrgyzstan. Official information about this has been published on the website of the U.S. Department of State.

European countries issued a statement regarding the US claims on Greenland

France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark have issued a joint statement regarding the claims of the United States on Greenland.

Venezuelan authorities reported 100 dead as a result of the U.S. operation

According to information voiced by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, as a result of the U.S. attack on the country, at least 100 people have died. Cabello noted that among the victims are civilians, including women who were in their homes and became victims of powerful bombs dropped on Venezuelan territory. "At the moment, we have recorded 100 dead and about the same number of injured," CNN quotes him as saying.

Zelensky urged the U.S. to detain Kadyrov like Maduro. The Chechen leader responded.

During a conversation with journalists, Zelensky noted that tough measures could be an effective way to pressure Moscow. He believes that the American authorities have the necessary tools, and if Ukraine becomes a priority for them, they can find suitable ways to pressure Russia. “Here’s an example with Maduro. The operation was carried out, and the result is visible to the whole world. Let them do something similar with Kadyrov. Perhaps then Putin will start to think,” he added. In response

Bookmakers Refused to Pay Those Who Bet on the Invasion of Venezuela

According to the official statement on the Polymarket website, payouts will not be made for those who bet on the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. The statement mentions that U.S. President Donald Trump's words about "managing" Venezuela, in the context of ongoing negotiations with the local government, cannot be interpreted as confirmation of preparations for a military invasion aimed at overthrowing [Venezuelan leader Nicolás] Maduro.

In Search of Hope: How Rescue Dogs Find People in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, searches for missing persons often begin too late, when the trails have already faded. However, where technology and human efforts fall short, four-legged rescuers from the canine center "Rescuer" come to the aid. In an interview with 24.kg, volunteers shared stories about the famous Barkhan, their mission in Turkey after the earthquake, and how they search for missing children. They also discussed why they still have to call taxis to get to the places of calls,

In the Batken Region, a drinking water supply system will be built for the village of Zardaly.

The Capital Construction Management of facilities related to drinking water supply and wastewater disposal has announced the start of procurement for the creation of design and estimate documentation. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, this tender plans to design and construct a water supply system for the village of Zardaly, located in the Kara-Bak rural municipality of the Batken district in the Batken region. The procurement is being conducted through an

In the USA, a Minneapolis resident was shot during a raid on illegal immigrants

A woman was killed during a raid on illegal immigrants in Minneapolis, reports Fox News. The shooter was an officer of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Photo by Fox News. A tragedy involving a U.S. immigration officer occurred in Minneapolis.

The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus Discussed the Upcoming SCO Summit in Bishkek

In a telephone conversation held on January 6, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, contacted his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov.

Girl wanted by the police went to the mountains with a young man

According to information, 24-year-old Aimeirim Akshieva was found after her sister reported her missing to the police. The events unfolded as follows: on January 6 at 5:50 PM, Aimeirim went to meet her acquaintance Bakyt Asakeev, with whom she had a relationship. After that, contact with her was lost, and the police immediately began active search operations.

Space around Earth is running out of room

Currently, there are about 14,000 active objects in low Earth orbit, while the number of large space debris fragments reaches at least 45,000. Traffic in this area resembles the busy highways of a metropolis during rush hour, and the situation continues to worsen. According to researchers, a powerful magnetic storm could lead to catastrophic consequences, depriving humanity of all objects launched into space and surrounding Earth with a ring of debris that would damage any new launches. These

A rare household item was sold at a flea market in the Jayil District

On Sunday, a yoke was put up for sale at a flea market located in the Jayil district. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by historian and local historian Maxim Podgorny. According to his explanation, a yoke is a wooden arc with notches or hooks designed for carrying buckets of water on one's shoulders.

The National Bank approved the requirements for the banks' financial recovery plan

- On December 26, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted Resolution No. 2025-P-12/70-5-(NPA), which introduces the Regulation "On the Requirements for the Bank's Financial Recovery Plan." This document defines the general requirements for the development, updating, and submission of financial recovery plans to the National Bank for both commercial banks and those operating according to Islamic principles.

Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev commented on the controversial film about the president

In his detailed analysis, Bakyt Baketaev examined the second episode of the film, in which President Sadyr Japarov discusses the border conflict with Tajikistan and his negotiations with Emomali Rahmon in detail.

In Chuy Region, young people stole a car and caused a traffic accident

An criminal case has been registered in connection with this incident under Article 211 (theft of a motor vehicle) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities, police identified the suspects: N.A., born in 2006, N.M., born in 2009, and Sh.B., born in 2008. All of them were taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district for further investigation.

Nestle recalls part of its products from retail chains in Kyrgyzstan

Restrictions on the operation of methane filling stations are being reintroduced in Uzbekistan

According to reports from the press service of the Ministry of Energy, methane filling stations will begin operating under a new regime starting January 8, limiting their hours of operation from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This information is reported in official sources. This is due to the current decrease in pressure in the main gas pipelines.

Residents of Shopokov complain about the operation of the metal processing plant

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President responded to citizens' appeals According to the press service, residents of Shopokov are expressing concern about the operation of the local metal processing plant and rebar production, which is harming the environment.

Asian Cup (U-23): The match Kyrgyzstan - Vietnam will be officiated by a referee from Iran

An referee has been appointed for the match between the youth national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam in football. The meeting of the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup (U-23) will take place on January 9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

China will start paying interest on the digital yuan

Starting from January 1, 2026, China will introduce interest payments for holders of the digital yuan (e-CNY), making it the first country to implement such a measure. These payments will be similar to interest on demand deposits and will be credited to users' wallets.

In Kyrgyzstan, certain batches of Nestlé baby food are being recalled

In Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance reported receiving a notification from Forester LLC – the official distributor of Nestlé products. According to the information provided, the central office of Nestlé in Russia has initiated a voluntary recall of certain batches of baby food. This concerns dry instant milk, fermented milk, and lactose-free formulas under the brands NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 OPTIPRO, PRENAN,

Asian Cup (U-23): The lineup of Kyrgyzstan's next opponent has been revealed

The Vietnam national team has announced its squad for the U-23 Asian Cup. The tournament is taking place in Saudi Arabia and features 16 teams.

On the Night Before Christmas in the Chui Region, a Man Sustained Several Stab Wounds from a Relative

According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, a suspect in an attempted murder was detained on January 8. The incident occurred on January 7, when a call was received on line 102 from a resident of the region who reported that he had been the victim of a knife attack and is currently at the National Surgical Center named after M.M. Mamakeev.

More than $800,000 was transferred for currency exchange — at the trial, the men recounted how they were given receipts and held in one of the houses in Aktsy.

In Bishkek, the appellate court upheld the decision of the First May District Court regarding two defendants, residents of the Osh region — M.M.A. and M.M.S. They were found guilty of large-scale fraud and other related crimes. The verdict was announced on October 30, 2025. According to documents available in the State Register of Judicial Acts, one of the convicted individuals was also charged with distributing materials from the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami,"

The USA seized two tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which was under the Russian flag.

The tanker, previously known as Bella 1, was seized in the northern part of the Atlantic based on an order issued by a federal court in the USA. It was monitored by the US Coast Guard ship USCGC Munro, as reported by the US European Command on the social network X. The operation to seize the vessel was coordinated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the Department of Defense of the USA.

The Minister of Construction inspected the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata

On January 7, Nurdin Oruntaev, head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, visited the construction site of the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This project is being implemented as part of the program "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development."

Venezuelan authorities reported 100 dead due to a U.S. attack. Maduro and his wife were injured.

As a result of a raid organized by the United States, 100 people were killed. This was reported by Reuters, citing Diosdado Cabello, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Venezuela. Cabello characterized the incident as a treacherous attack, noting that among the victims were young people who had no connection to the events.

The USA is withdrawing from 66 international organizations

In his statement on the White House website, Trump noted that many of these organizations contribute to the spread of radical climate policies and ideological programs that contradict the sovereignty and economic power of the USA. According to the press service, Americans have already spent billions of dollars supporting international organizations without achieving tangible results.

Ministry of Construction: Wastewater Treatment Facilities Are Actively Being Built in Cholpon-Ata

The school in the Kara-Kulzhinsky district needs major repairs after 70 years of building operation.

In the village of Ylay-Talaa, located in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, the A. Osmonov Secondary School is in need of serious capital repairs. It is planned to allocate 5 million 880 thousand 785 soms for the restoration of the primary building. The leadership of the Ylay-Talaa rural administration has already submitted an application for funding through a shared (incentive) grant.

Donald Trump Wants to Restart Venezuela's Oil Industry

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, expresses a desire to restore Venezuela's oil industry; however, the state of this sector is considered "catastrophic," according to media sources. Years of neglect have led to corrosion of tanks, leaks in pipelines, and a significant reduction in production volume. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Venezuela holds approximately 17% of the world's proven oil reserves and, in its heyday in the 1970s,

The Kyrgyzstan national team prepares for the final stage of the Asian Cup. Photo

The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team is actively preparing for the final stage of the Asian Cup. Training camps, under the guidance of head coach Nurzhan Jetibaev, began on January 5 in Bishkek.

The National Bank registered 55 payment system operators by the end of 2025 (registry)

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Teenagers stole a car and got into an accident

The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in the car theft that occurred on January 8. A resident of the village of Soviet contacted the internal affairs authorities of the Issyk-Ata district with a statement. He reported that on the night of January 6, his car, a Nissan R'nessa, parked near his house, was stolen.

Capture of the US of the Russian tanker "Marinera": what is known at this hour

The situation surrounding the US military's seizure of the tanker "Marinera" in the North Atlantic continues to be in the spotlight of international media. Photo Reuters. The US Coast Guard is monitoring the tanker "Marinera"