A BBC investigation has revealed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received significant sums from an oligarch using funds from a company linked to criminal corruption. According to lawyers for Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev, he used a loan from Enviro Pacific Investments to purchase Andrew's former mansion.
The suspect in the sale of synthetic drugs was detained in Bishkek, reported the press service of the capital's police department. According to information from the police, on January 7, the Drug Control Service of the Bishkek police received information about the possible involvement of an unknown person in the distribution of prohibited substances. Based on this information, the investigative department of the First May District Police began a criminal case.
- According to statistics, from January to November 2025, the volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 685.9 billion soms. In the field of mineral extraction, 65.4 billion soms were obtained during the specified period. The extraction of metallic ores became the main component of this sector, amounting to 46 billion soms and confirming its significance in the structure of industrial production.
Photo courtesy of the PCR press service It was reported by the president of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, through his social media that the project for the construction of the 'Altai' residential complex in Bishkek was not approved by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that the site planned for the construction of the complex is seismically active. His comments were prompted by a video
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has clarified the new requirements for the visa bond for citizens of the country planning to visit the USA for business or tourism purposes. Starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of several countries, including the Kyrgyz Republic, will be required to pay a financial bond, which will range from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount will be determined by the consular officer during the interview.
Complaints have been received at the Kaktus.media Call Center from residents about a recently repaired road. “Recently, repairs were carried out at the intersection of Chuy and Osmonkula streets near the bridge, but unfortunately, a hole remains. Who is responsible for such work? Why do the same problems keep arising in our city? Where is the drainage? In such cases, drainage should be provided,” they state.
In the Aksy district, several poachers were detained over the course of a week for illegal fishing and hunting of rock partridges. This information was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a game management specialist from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Alimbek Aydarov noted that the department's employees regularly conduct raids. "In the village of Pravda, we drew up protocols for three citizens who went fishing. At the time
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, along with Deputy Askarala Madaminov, held a meeting with an international expert group that arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Mountain – Sulayman-Too." The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that the experts will be in Kyrgyzstan from January 7 to 12, and their plans include developing new nominations that will help optimize the boundaries of the buffer zone
According to information provided by Bloomberg, Russia's oil export revenues have fallen to their lowest level since February 2022. Last week, the revenue was around $959 million, which is $500 million less than in the first days of October. Analysts attribute this decline to a sharp increase in discounts on Russian Urals oil, caused by sanctions. Previously, the discount to the Brent standard was in the range of 5-15 percent, but now it has reached about 50 percent.
In the Pervomaisky district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, police officers detained a young man suspected of trafficking synthetic drugs. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD). According to law enforcement agencies, on January 7, information about a possible sale of synthetic drugs in the Pervomaisky district was received by the service that deals with the fight against illegal drug trafficking. Based on this information, the
In Kyrgyzstan, a recall of baby formulas under the "Nestlé" brand has begun due to the detection of the toxin cereulide, which can lead to vomiting and diarrhea in young children. This was reported by the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. The recall includes dry instant milk, fermented milk, and lactose-free formulas, such as NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 OPTIPRO, PRENAN, and NAN LACTOSE FREE with specific production dates.
- As of the end of November 2025, Kyrgyzstan ranked among the top 15 largest importers of Chinese cars, as confirmed by data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The full version of the publication is available by subscription.
At the winter fair "Karakol Winter Fair 2026," a demonstration of the elechek was held, organized by artisans from the Jeti-Oguz region, attracting the attention of visitors. This part of the event, dedicated to the national headdress, became one of the most memorable.
The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region reported the detention of a person suspected of committing domestic violence. The report came from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District, where on January 7, 2026, a woman named A.Z., born in 1995, filed a complaint. She stated that on the same day around noon, in the village of Ivanovka, her husband, citizen A.E., born in 1993, inflicted bodily harm on her during a conflict. The fact of the incident was registered.
Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, expressed the opinion on the necessity of revising the visa-free status for U.S. citizens. He made this statement on the social network X in response to the new visa requirements announced by the U.S. State Department. “The existing visa policy should be based on mutual respect and parity,” he noted. “If such high barriers are imposed on our citizens, we cannot remain indifferent,” the official added.
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 9. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather without precipitation is expected on January 9. However, snow drifts and icy conditions may occur on mountain and foothill sections of the roads. Fog will be observed in some areas during the night and morning. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team, shared his impressions after the match against the Saudi Arabian national team. The match, which was the first in the group stage of the Asian Cup, took place on January 6 in Jeddah and ended with a 1:0 victory for the hosts.
He played the lead role in the film "Racketeer" Information about his death was confirmed by his daughter Diana. She reported that at the end of December, the actor was urgently hospitalized due to a stroke. Notably, his condition remained unstable: periods of improvement alternated with sharp deteriorations. For the past year and a half, Murat Bisembin had practically not left the hospital.
In an interview with AKIpress, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev shared plans for the construction of new cultural facilities and the major renovation of theaters in various cities and villages. The minister reported that the Issyk-Kul Regional Musical Drama Theater named after K. Zhantoshiev in Karakol is in critical condition.
In Cholpon-Ata, local deputies approved changes to the names of several streets and objects. This decision was made at a meeting on December 16, 2025. As stated in the resolution, the basis for the changes were requests from the city mayor's office received on December 9 and 11, 2025. In accordance with the law "On Geographical Names in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the rules approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution dated March 25, 2025, No. 149, the city council agreed
According to Orda.kz, Murat Bisembin, who was 53 years old, passed away after a long treatment. He became famous for his role in the film "Racketir".
At a meeting held the day before, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with an international expert group that arrived in Kyrgyzstan to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Mountain - Sulayman Too". As noted by the Ministry of Culture, the visit of the experts was organized as part of the implementation of the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, adopted on October 31, 2025, aimed at
The Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, expressed the opinion that the country should take steps in response to the introduction of a visa bond by the United States. According to him, the visa regime for U.S. citizens needs to be reconsidered.
The President of the National Academy of Sciences, Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, reported that he only recently learned about the construction of the "Altai" town through social media. He emphasized that this area is known for its high groundwater levels, which necessitates the use of special engineering solutions and approvals for any construction project. Nevertheless, the project, which includes 1,500 five-story buildings, has not been approved by the Institute of Seismology. Abdrakhmatov
According to Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, new legislative measures regarding migration policy are being developed in the country. He announced this on his Telegram channel. The following changes are planned:
In 2024, the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev declared an income of 1 million 847 thousand 332 soms and 59 tyiyns, without mentioning any expenses. According to the provided information, he owns large and small cattle, valued at 1 million 450 thousand soms and 960 thousand soms, respectively.
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with international experts who arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sulaiman-Too." This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The expert group was sent to Kyrgyzstan as part of a government decision regarding the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries for Mount Sulaiman-Too, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. The mission will
According to information provided by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, the President of the United States has given the "green light" to a bill aimed at tightening sanctions against Russia. Photo AP. Senator Lindsey Graham
In Osh, law enforcement agencies detained a suspect in the theft of a mobile phone from a 14-year-old girl. According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs of the city of Osh, a local resident, B.Z., born in 1986, reported to the police. She stated that on December 30, 2025, at around 15:30, an unknown person stole her daughter T.M.'s mobile phone, born in 2012, on the lower floor of the "Max-Kom" shopping center located on A.Shakirov Street. The stolen phone was
The artist was 54 years old and had been battling cancer for a long time. He was also hospitalized on December 22 after a stroke, which worsened his condition. Murad Bisembin became known to audiences for his role as Ruslan in the film "Racketeer" and many other projects in cinema.
Another suspect has been detained in the case of incitement to suicide, the Military Prosecutor's Office reported to the "AKIpress Summary" editorial office on January 8. As part of the criminal case 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 Guard and Escort of the State Penitentiary Service, has been detained and is currently placed in the temporary
Liam Rozenyor, a 41-year-old coach, has been appointed as the new head of Chelsea after Enzo Maresca left the club in early January. This was officially announced by the London team.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has signed a new decree under which the U.S. will cease funding and participation in 66 international organizations, including 31 UN entities. This was reported by the White House, specifying that the information is available via a link. In the official statement, it is emphasized that many of these organizations support radical climate initiatives and global governance, which, according to the administration, contradicts the sovereignty and
The implementation of robotic surgery in Mongolia became possible thanks to three years of preparation and work on this progressive technology, which is already widely used in 69 countries around the world. Robotic surgery, providing surgeons with a "third hand," significantly increases the precision of operations. With the availability of high-speed internet, there will be the possibility of performing surgeries remotely in the future.
According to Reuters, the decision to withdraw from the match was made due to concerns about the physical condition of 23-year-old Raducanu. This was supposed to be her first official match since October, as she prepares for the upcoming Australian Open.
- According to information from the State Agency for Land Resources, the total volume of transactions for the purchase and sale of individual residential houses in Kyrgyzstan in November 2025 amounted to 9.08 billion soms. A total of 1,305 transactions were recorded across the country.
- In 2025, Kazakhstan will implement 503 megawatts of installed capacity in the renewable energy sector. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Energy, published on January 6. As part of this project, nine new renewable energy facilities will be built, including: five wind power plants with a total capacity of 387 MW, three solar power plants with 90 MW, and one hydroelectric power station with a capacity of 26 MW.
The State Tax Service has presented summarized data on the declarations of high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce for the year 2024. According to data for 2023, Bakyt Sydykov Tolomushevich, the Minister of Economy and Commerce since December 18, 2024, earned 2,961,275.89 soms for the incomplete year.
Illustrative photo The administration of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced its decision to withdraw from 66 international organizations. This list includes both structures associated with the United Nations and independent intergovernmental and multilateral initiatives. According to the official document, this decision will affect 35 organizations not part of the UN system and 31 structures subordinate to the UN.
The existing facility does not meet sanitary and veterinary control requirements During his working trip to the Jayil district, the presidential representative in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, familiarized himself with the working conditions of the existing livestock market and inspected the site allocated for the construction of a new facility.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given the green light for further advancement of the sanctions bill against Russia, which plans to impose tariffs of 500% on goods from countries that continue economic ties with Moscow. This was reported by Fox News. The goal of this bill is to increase economic pressure on Russia with the intention of forcing it to cease military actions against Ukraine. It grants the U.S. president additional powers for the economic isolation of Russia, including the ability
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informs its citizens who plan to apply for non-immigrant B-1/B-2 visas (for business and tourism) to the United States of America about the introduction of new requirements from the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of State, starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of several countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to provide a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount of the deposit will be
Photo from the internet. Murat Bisembin Famous Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. In late December 2025, the artist suffered a stroke. His daughter announced his passing on social media. Murat Bisembin became well-known for his roles in Kazakh films and series, having appeared in more than twenty projects.
The U.S. Department of State has published a list of 38 countries whose citizens are required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas for travel for tourism or business purposes. Since Donald Trump came to power, U.S. immigration policy has undergone changes, including the initiation of the deportation of illegal migrants. The introduction of the visa bond has become part of this new immigration strategy.
In the Chuy region, police officers detained a man suspected of hooligan actions that led to multiple stab wounds. This was reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement information, the incident occurred on January 5. At 06:00, a local resident born in 1972, named S.K., approached the Panfilov District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that an unknown assailant attacked him near the "Nur" store in Kainde and, motivated by hooliganism,
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to transfer several land plots to the municipal ownership of the Naryn city mayor's office. This resolution, titled "On the Transfer of Land Plots to the Municipal Ownership of the Naryn City Mayor's Office in the Naryn Region," was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev on December 12, 2025. The document states that the transfer of land is carried out to address social and economic issues, provide housing
According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident occurred after a resident of the village of Soviet, J. R., born in 1983, reported to the police station of the Issyk-Ata district. He stated that his car, a NISSAN R'NESSA, was stolen on the night of January 5 to 6, while it was parked near his house. In connection with this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the theft of motor vehicles.
