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The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported on the consequences of the attack on tankers near the terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
World

The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported on the consequences of the attack on tankers near the terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.

Illustrative photo The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan has officially confirmed the fact of a drone attack on two tankers involved in the transportation of Kazakh oil in the Black Sea. This statement was made on the evening of January 13, as indicated in the agency's message. According to the ministry, the tankers "Matilda" and "Delta Harmony" were hit while near the terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Novorossiysk area.

14.01.2026, 10:49
Society

At "Manas" Airport, there is heavy fog. Several flights are delayed.

Today, January 14, the meteorological conditions at "Manas" airport have complicated the process of receiving and dispatching aircraft. According to information provided by the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," visibility on the airfield is only 175 meters, while the minimum required visibility for safe air traffic is 800 meters. As a result, several flights are delayed, including a flight from Istanbul and flight U62803 from Moscow. Additionally, a plane flying from Sharm El

14.01.2026, 10:48
Incidents

Operation "Arsenal": In Nookat, residents voluntarily surrendered firearms

In the Nookat district, two individuals voluntarily decided to hand over firearms to the police, according to information provided by the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the agency's data, a preventive raid called "Arsenal" was organized at the Nookat District Internal Affairs Department. The aim of the event was to prevent incidents related to firearms and to identify illegally stored weapons. Emphasis was also placed on

14.01.2026, 10:40
Society

Deputy: Before the New Year, Kyrgyzstanis had to leave Russia en masse

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov spoke about the situation of Kyrgyz citizens who were legally in Russia. According to him, he received appeals from citizens whose bank accounts were blocked, and their movement became restricted, forcing them to leave the Russian Federation. Omurzakov noted that "the registry is not functioning correctly," and emphasized that Kyrgyz citizens faced serious financial difficulties before the New Year, which

14.01.2026, 10:39
Society

Mamataliyev: Look at the outskirts of Bishkek. You wouldn't say you live in the city.

Marlen Mamataliyev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, believes that the administrative-territorial reform has not met expectations. At a meeting on January 14, he reminded about the incorporation of several settlements into the capital. According to him, the changes were limited to renaming, and life in these areas has not changed. He also noted that the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced the allocation of 6 billion soms for the development of these territories in

14.01.2026, 10:39
Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Authorities Accuse Leader of One of the Factions in the Rada of Bribing Deputies. According to Media Reports, This Concerns Yulia Tymoshenko
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Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Authorities Accuse Leader of One of the Factions in the Rada of Bribing Deputies. According to Media Reports, This Concerns Yulia Tymoshenko

Yulia Tymoshenko The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) reported that they suspect the head of one of the parliamentary factions in the Verkhovna Rada of corruption (part 4 of Article 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, "Offering, promising, or providing unlawful benefits to an official"). According to the anti-corruption authorities, the suspect offered bribes to deputies in exchange for votes

14.01.2026, 10:38
In Uzbekistan, the list of prohibited internet materials has been updated
Politics

In Uzbekistan, the list of prohibited internet materials has been updated

According to the published update, the list includes approximately 1600 internet resources, pages, and channels. Among them are 249 on Facebook, 265 on Instagram, 167 on YouTube, 36 on "Odnoklassniki," 53 on TikTok, and 790 on the messaging app Telegram. The list also includes text, audio, and video materials posted on various websites.

14.01.2026, 10:36
Official of "UNAA" detained for illegal vehicle registration
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Official of "UNAA" detained for illegal vehicle registration

In order to register a car and sell it, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make, belonging to citizen N.I., and also forged notarial documents, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui Region. Colluding with a specialist from the State Enterprise UNAA, J.B., the suspects provided fake documents. For a reward of 1,100 US dollars, illegal changes were made to the database, including the substitution of VIN codes. As a result,

14.01.2026, 10:35
Society

Parents of students at school No. 26 complain about the lack of heating. Response from the city hall.

As reported by parents to the Call Center Kaktus.media, there has been no heating in the right wing of school No. 26 since December. “Since the winter holidays ended, the situation has not improved. It is still cold in the school, and forecasters predict severe frosts in the coming days. In the classroom where six-year-old children study, classes start at 07:30. The temperature indoors is very low, and the children are forced to sit in their outerwear. Because of this, they have started to get

14.01.2026, 10:34
Sports

Schoolchildren from the Jayil District participated in the chess championship in the city of Karakol

About 100 young chess players gathered for these competitions. Two students from the Jayil district also participated in the tournament. Anna Palatova, a 5th-grade student from the Christian school in the city of Kara-Balta, took second place. Her peer, Bakai Madaliev, a 6th-grade student from secondary school No. 8 in Kara-Balta, secured the 14th position. The training of the young chess players is conducted by coach Ernst Zhakypov.

14.01.2026, 10:30
Society

WHO: Alcohol Taxes Are in Effect in 167 Countries

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), a decrease in prices for sugary drinks and alcoholic products leads to greater availability, which in turn causes an increase in non-communicable diseases and injuries. This particularly affects children and young people, among whom such diseases as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and certain types of cancer are increasingly diagnosed.

14.01.2026, 10:29
Society

The deputy opposed the construction of football fields in the Botanical Garden

At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev made a statement about the importance of preserving the Botanical Garden as a national treasure, calling for this unique territory to be separated from football projects. According to him, there are only two botanical gardens in Kyrgyzstan: one is located in Bishkek, at the intersection of Gorky and Akhunbaev streets, and the other is in Naryn. He emphasized the significance of these places for ecology and science.

14.01.2026, 10:25
Society

The Cabinet proposes to change the rules for forming the social package for digital TV

The Cabinet of Ministers has presented a draft resolution that contains changes to the existing rules for forming the social package of television channels for digital terrestrial broadcasting. This draft has been put out for public discussion. Among the proposals is the amendment of the resolution dated March 4, 2022, No. 111, which approves the social package of television channels in the Kyrgyz Republic. In particular, it is proposed to cancel the first point of the document and clarify that

14.01.2026, 10:22
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh proposed to completely abandon tenders.
Politics

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh proposed to completely abandon tenders.

At a recent parliamentary session, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, raised the issue of the need for a complete abandonment of tender procedures in the implementation of construction projects. According to the speaker, the existing system of public procurement significantly hinders the start of construction work and causes dissatisfaction among the population.

14.01.2026, 10:20
Economy

In 2025, 35 violations of phytosanitary requirements were identified, - Ministry of Agriculture

- In 2025, 35 cases of non-compliance with phytosanitary requirements were detected in Kyrgyzstan during the import of goods, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The total weight of the returned products amounted to 562.5 tons, including 70,515 seedlings, 11,387 floral products, and 136 cubic meters of timber. All products were sent back to the shippers.

14.01.2026, 10:12
Uzbekistan's Anti-Corruption Agency Calls for Punishment of Culture Minister for Receiving Money at a Wedding
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Uzbekistan's Anti-Corruption Agency Calls for Punishment of Culture Minister for Receiving Money at a Wedding

The Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, has found himself at the center of a scandal following the emergence of a video on social media showing him performing songs at a wedding and accepting monetary gifts from guests. In this regard, the Anti-Corruption Agency (Antikor) has approached the government with a proposal to consider holding the official accountable, as reported by Gazeta.uz. According to Azattyq Asia, the video was filmed at the wedding of one of the

14.01.2026, 10:11
Incidents

Suspects in the Abduction of a Girl Detained in the Sokuluk District. Photo

In the Sokuluk district, an incident occurred involving the abduction of a girl with the intent of forced marriage. This information was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to information received on January 13, a resident of the village of Kozhomkul named S. A., born in 2007, reported to the Sokuluk district internal affairs department. She stated that around 00:30, two young men she barely knew approached her. Using physical force, they forcibly

14.01.2026, 10:11
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The State Financial Supervision has revoked licenses from 5 virtual asset exchange operators

The State Financial Supervision has revoked the licenses of several operators engaged in the exchange of virtual assets, as stated in the official documents of the agency. This decision was made to promptly respond to the risks arising from the activities of virtual asset service providers. It aims to protect the rights of clients and other consumers, which became possible due to identified violations:

14.01.2026, 10:07
Economy

Preparation for the launch of the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2. What has already been done

As part of the implementation of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2 project, significant progress has been reported. The project is being carried out with the support of the Eurasian Stabilization and Development Fund, and the international consulting company Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG is responsible for technical support and oversight. The project is divided into three lots, and contractors were selected through international tenders:

14.01.2026, 10:04
New Transformer Substations Installed in Chui Region
Society

New Transformer Substations Installed in Chui Region

In the Chuy region, the installation of additional complete transformer substations (KTP) has been completed by a local enterprise engaged in electrical networks. Several settlements were involved in this project: New substations were installed in the following locations:

14.01.2026, 10:01
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, the incidence of whooping cough among older children has increased, - study

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing incidence of whooping cough, which previously primarily affected infants, but is now increasingly being recorded among older children. This is reported in a study published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." The work of authors M. Uralieva and K. Nogoybaeva encompasses an analysis of age predisposition to whooping cough among children by regions of the country from 2014 to 2024.

14.01.2026, 10:01
In Bishkek, the country's water and energy security was discussed
Politics

In Bishkek, the country's water and energy security was discussed

The topic of water security in Kyrgyzstan, the resilience of mountain ecosystems, and climate change was at the center of a conference held in Bishkek titled: "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Sustainable Future." This event was organized by the J. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, the Green Energy Public Foundation, the OYUL "Oiy Ordo" Center for Environmental Initiatives, and the Green Alliance of Kyrgyzstan. The main goal of the meeting was to

14.01.2026, 09:59
The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and the head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk.
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The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and the head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk.

At the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada held on January 13, the deputies voted for the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. This decision was supported by 265 parliamentarians. In his speech, Shmyhal noted: “I leave this position with the confidence that the subsequent processes will lay the foundation for further changes and reforms, and our achievements will support Ukraine's resilience.” In addition, the deputies also agreed to the

14.01.2026, 09:56
The President Changed the Housing Code Regulations: New Post and Biometric Voting
Politics

The President Changed the Housing Code Regulations: New Post and Biometric Voting

Photo from the president's press service Sadyr Japarov, the president of the Kyrgyz Republic, has approved amendments to the Law "On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic," as reported by the press service of the head of state. These changes were approved by the deputies on December 24, 2025, and are aimed at improving the functioning of the parliament.

14.01.2026, 09:53
Education

A school for 500 students is being built in the city of Uzgen

In the Osh region, in the city of Uzgen, construction of a new educational institution with an area of 5897 sq.m. is actively underway on the territory of MTU No. 10. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the project is being funded from the state budget. The cost of the tender for the work amounts to 262 million soms.

14.01.2026, 09:52
Politics

A position of First Deputy Speaker has been established in the Jogorku Kenesh.

According to information from the president's office, Sadyr Japarov has signed a bill that amends the existing law on the regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh's work. It is worth noting that this law was adopted by the parliament on December 24, 2025, and its main goal is to optimize the functioning of the legislative body. One of the key points of the amendments is the establishment of the position of the first deputy speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.

14.01.2026, 09:45
Society

A residential building is being constructed in the city of Osh for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya".

Construction has begun on a two-story residential building in Osh, which will include 54 apartments intended for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya." According to information from local authorities, the apartments will be provided to graduates for free use for a period of up to 10 years. Each apartment will have an area of 25 square meters and will be fully equipped for comfortable living.

14.01.2026, 09:43
Society

At the IZO Museum, an exhibition by artist Ilgiz Edilson titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions" will take place.

On January 16, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host the opening of a solo exhibition by artist Ilgiz Edilson titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions." This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Culture. The exhibition invites viewers to delve into the exploration of emotional experience through color palette, form, and spatial design. Four color environments reflecting various emotional states—from joy and trust to fear, anxiety, and

14.01.2026, 09:43
Society

Deputy: Students of one of the schools study in a health post and a mosque

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Sulaymanov noted that the building of the M. Nazarov school is in an emergency state, forcing children to study in two shifts at the FAP and mosque. The deputy also emphasized that local authorities are trying to transfer students to another school located 4 kilometers from their current place of study. This causes conflicts between students from different schools and creates dangerous conditions for children, especially in the winter period

14.01.2026, 09:40
Economy

The World Bank forecasts a 6.5 percent economic growth for Kyrgyzstan in 2026.

In 2026, the economy of Kyrgyzstan will continue its development thanks to domestic demand, investments, and increased government spending. This forecast was presented by the senior economist of the World Bank, Bakyt Dubashov. According to Dubashov, the main factor contributing to this growth will be domestic stimulation of the economy. Private consumption is expected to rise, as well as the volume of investments and expenditures in the public sector.

14.01.2026, 09:37
Politics

The Head of the Border Service Explained How Conflicts at the Border in the Batken Region Were Resolved in the USSR

Problems at the borders existed even during the Soviet era, noted Abdykarim Alimbaev, head of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee, on January 14 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." Alimbaev cited examples of conflicts that occurred in the Batken region in 1974 and 1989, when citizens of neighboring republics became participants in disputes. The Soviet authorities responded in these situations by deploying military units to the specified areas, positioning

14.01.2026, 09:36
Society

Bekeshev asks the president to prevent the construction of football fields in Botсад

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed his protest against plans to build football fields in the Botanical Garden. He emphasized the importance of this space for the capital, calling it the lungs of the city. According to Bekeshev, the Botanical Garden has the status of a specially protected natural area, where the focus is on preserving biodiversity and scientific research. "The creation of this garden was aimed at the development of plants,

14.01.2026, 09:34
Sales of commercial spaces at the new Osh market will start at the end of January
Society

Sales of commercial spaces at the new Osh market will start at the end of January

Photo 24.kg The official start of sales of commercial spaces in the new construction complex "Osh Market" is scheduled for the end of January 2026, as reported by the press service of the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, construction work is actively ongoing at the new market, which is in the final stages for the monolithic part. According to specialists, one of the largest trading facilities in the region may begin its operations as early as the summer of

14.01.2026, 09:31