Incidents

In the city of Manas, a 40-year-old woman was found hanged in her home.

A tragic event occurred in Manas: on January 10, the local police department received information from the ambulance service that a woman born in 1985 was found hanged in her home. According to data provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the deceased, known as I. V., was discovered in her house.

13.01.2026, 21:19
Sports

Asian Cup (U-23). The coach of the KR national football team commented on the performance of his players

Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, shared his thoughts on the team's performance at the Asian Cup (U-23). He noted that all the pre-set goals were achieved, which he considers a significant accomplishment for the players: “I am sincerely grateful to the team — they have enormous potential. If they believe in themselves, great prospects will open up for them. It all depends only on them. I have been in Kyrgyzstan for almost a year and regularly attend

13.01.2026, 21:18
Fine and deprivation of class ranks. The ex-head of the State Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced.
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Fine and deprivation of class ranks. The ex-head of the State Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced.

The Lenin District Court has issued a ruling in the case of Altynbek Abduvapov, the former head of the Tax Service, and his deputy Islambek Kydyrgychov. Both were found guilty of abusing their official powers, according to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The court, in considering the case, imposed a fine of 400,000 soms on Altynbek Abduvapov, which must be paid into the state budget, while his deputy received a fine of 300,000 soms. In addition, both individuals have been stripped of

13.01.2026, 21:13
World

China issued a warning to the USA

At a briefing on Monday, the official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the United States is using China and Russia as a pretext to pursue its strategic goals in the Arctic. This statement was a response to comments made by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who, while in Iceland, called on U.S. President Donald Trump to take joint actions within NATO to counter "threats" from China and Russia in the

13.01.2026, 21:11
By the order of Kamchybek Tashiev, a school for 750 places is being built in Toktogul
Society

By the order of Kamchybek Tashiev, a school for 750 places is being built in Toktogul

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the "Talasbay" microdistrict of the Toktogul district, under the instruction of the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, the construction of a school for 750 students has begun. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to available data, the work on preparing the concrete base and pouring the foundations for the columns has been completed so far.

13.01.2026, 21:07
Society

Folk Legends: The Village of Chon-Kapka — the "Big Gates" of the Talas Valley

The village of Chon-Kapka is located in the Manas district of the Talas region of Kyrgyzstan. The exact year of the founding of the village of Chon-Kapka is not specified in open sources. However, its history is closely linked to the general processes of the formation of Russian settlements in the Talas Valley in the second half of the 19th century and in the 20th century. During that period, the settlement was called Pushkino and was initially part of the Russian Empire, and later the USSR.

13.01.2026, 21:05
World

Trump urged protesters in Iran to seize government institutions

In his post on the social platform Truth Social, Trump urged Iranian citizens: "Iranian patriots, keep protesting — seize your government institutions! Keep the names of the killers and rapists. They will pay a high price. I have canceled all meetings with official Iranian authorities until the senseless killings of protesters cease. Help is on the way." He concluded his message with the abbreviation MIGA (Make Iran Great Again).

13.01.2026, 21:02
Kazakhstan Prepares for Water Crisis: Worst-Case Scenario for the Season Announced
Society

Kazakhstan Prepares for Water Crisis: Worst-Case Scenario for the Season Announced

At a recent meeting of the Kazakh government, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov voiced a troubling forecast regarding the country's water supply for the new season. This information was reported by Tengrinews.kz. According to the minister, this year there is a risk of a significant decrease in water inflow to rivers, which will particularly affect the southern regions. The level of water storage in reservoirs located in the upper reaches of the Syr Darya River

13.01.2026, 20:51
Washington Opera Leaves Kennedy Center After Being Renamed in Honor of Trump
World

Washington Opera Leaves Kennedy Center After Being Renamed in Honor of Trump

Many artists and musicians have canceled their performances The situation surrounding the Washington National Opera has escalated after the board of directors changed the name of the Performing Arts Center to include Donald Trump's name. According to Kazinform, citing NBC, many performers have begun to cancel their shows.

13.01.2026, 20:40
Death penalty requested for former South Korean president
Politics

Death penalty requested for former South Korean president

Photo from the internet The prosecution claims that in December 2024, President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in the country without any signs of war, which is considered an attempt at a coup aimed at undermining the state system. This information is reported by BBC News, citing the "Yonhap" agency. According to Yoon Suk-yeol, the declaration of martial law was necessary to protect the republic from the "anti-state" opposition, which he believed was obstructing the

13.01.2026, 20:37
Politics

The Housing Committee approved in the third reading a bill allowing teenagers to work in a candidate's election campaign, unrelated to campaigning.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with constitutional legislation, completed the review of the draft law "On Amendments to the Constitutional Law 'On Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh'" in the third reading on January 13. The initiator of this draft law is Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. In his initiative, he proposes to allow the participation of teenagers in the electoral campaigns of candidates, while excluding any campaigning actions.

13.01.2026, 20:35
Consciousness Can Move Through Time — This Means That "Intuitive Feelings" Are Memories from the Future
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Consciousness Can Move Through Time — This Means That "Intuitive Feelings" Are Memories from the Future

That night, I was a little girl. This strange phenomenon that I experienced became one of the first manifestations of my precognition. When I found myself in a dark corridor, I suddenly realized that the horror, suppressed during the last meeting at the airport, was not just a product of my imagination. How could I, without tears and completely still, know about my father's death while being thousands of kilometers away from him? I understood that I would never again be able to weave

13.01.2026, 20:35
Society

The Ministry of Health commented on the queue at the children's hospital in Osh after a video on social media.

In the video that spread on January 13, a large number of parents with children can be seen waiting for admission at the clinical diagnostic department of the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital (OMDKB). According to information provided by the Ministry of Health, similar situations occur more frequently after weekends and holidays, when there is a sharp increase in the number of patients seeking outpatient care and specialist consultations. The director of OMDKB, Zhyrgalbek

13.01.2026, 20:33
World

Maya Sandu Allowed for the Unification of Moldova and Romania in a Referendum

In an interview with the podcast The Rest is Politics, the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, noted that she would vote for unification with Romania if a corresponding referendum were held in the country. This was reported by DW. Sandu explained her position by expressing the desire to protect Moldova from Russian pressure: "For a small country like Moldova, it is becoming increasingly difficult to survive as a sovereign state and resist Russia," she said.

13.01.2026, 20:29
EAEU Expects Acceleration of Economies in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan
Economy

EAEU Expects Acceleration of Economies in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

The bank presented a macroeconomic forecast for the period from 2026 to 2028 In its new macroeconomic forecast for 2026-2028, the EADB predicts an acceleration of economic growth in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. According to experts, the Central Asian countries will continue to demonstrate high growth rates due to increased investments and domestic demand.

13.01.2026, 20:27
Kyrgyzstan to receive a $30 million loan for wildlife monitoring
Society

Kyrgyzstan to receive a $30 million loan for wildlife monitoring

In addition, a grant of 1.79 million dollars is planned to be allocated At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, it was announced that Kyrgyzstan will receive 30 million dollars in the form of a loan for wildlife monitoring.

13.01.2026, 20:27
Islamist Groups in Bangladesh Return to Public Politics Amid Elections
World

Islamist Groups in Bangladesh Return to Public Politics Amid Elections

With the upcoming elections in Bangladesh scheduled for February 12, Islamist parties are beginning to actively assert themselves. These organizations, which have long been under pressure and restrictions, are seeking to reclaim their positions in public politics, taking advantage of the changed political situation, reports Barron’s. With a population of about 170 million, the majority of whom practice Sunni Islam, Bangladesh is preparing for its first elections after the events of 2024 that

13.01.2026, 20:22
Marat Imankulov: Kyrgyzstan Could Not Afford to Upgrade Its Armament Before
Politics

Marat Imankulov: Kyrgyzstan Could Not Afford to Upgrade Its Armament Before

Former Secretary of State believes the country has become more powerful According to Marat Imankulov, the former Secretary of State, Kyrgyzstan previously did not have the opportunity to update its military equipment, but today the situation has changed drastically. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," he noted that significant and positive changes have occurred in the country over the past few years.

13.01.2026, 20:19
"Digital DNA" of the Seller: How AI Scoring Unlocks Multi-Million Credit Lines
Society

"Digital DNA" of the Seller: How AI Scoring Unlocks Multi-Million Credit Lines

By 2026, it became clear that traditional credit scoring, based on the analysis of financial reports from past periods, had lost its relevance for e-commerce. This approach proved to be too slow and static, failing to reflect real changes in the dynamics of online business, where key metrics change daily. In this context, predictive AI analysis emerges, focusing not on the seller's past income but on their future revenue-generating potential. This shift in approach transforms the role of

13.01.2026, 20:15
China's "Artificial Sun" Approaches the Finish Line
World

China's "Artificial Sun" Approaches the Finish Line

The assembly of the thermonuclear installation BEST is completing its final stage In the Chinese city of Hefei, the thermonuclear installation BEST, also known as the "Artificial Sun," has reached the final stage of its assembly. According to CCTV News, the current level of localization of the equipment is 93.4%.

13.01.2026, 20:13
Kanibek Tumanbaev promised to build a kindergarten and a school in Bishkek
Society

Kanibek Tumanbaev promised to build a kindergarten and a school in Bishkek

The construction will be carried out in the residential complex "Muras" Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office, announced plans to build a kindergarten and a school in the residential complex "Muras" in Bishkek. This statement was made today during the ceremony of handing over new apartments to the residents.

13.01.2026, 20:12
Marlen Mamataliyev proposed to deprive Kyrgyz citizens of benefits for not voting
Politics

Marlen Mamataliyev proposed to deprive Kyrgyz citizens of benefits for not voting

This includes participation in state housing programs and studying on a budget at universities Marlen Mamataliyev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has proposed an initiative to deprive Kyrgyz citizens of certain benefits for not attending elections. He presented a draft law aimed at encouraging citizens with voting rights to actively participate in elections and referendums.

13.01.2026, 20:11
Society

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is testing average speed control on the Bishkek-Tokmok highway: 7406 cases of speeding recorded

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Law and Order on January 13, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Oktobyr Urmambetov reported on the testing of the average speed control system on the road section connecting Bishkek and Tokmok. Urmambetov stated that specialized cameras had been installed on this section of the road, and during the testing period, 7,406 cases of speeding were recorded.

13.01.2026, 20:11
Society

A Deputy Proposed Raising the Age for Obtaining a Driver's License in Kyrgyzstan to 20 or 21 Years

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Law and Order, held on January 13, deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev proposed an initiative to raise the minimum age for obtaining a driver's license in Kyrgyzstan to 20 or 21 years. In Sydygaliev's opinion, this change could positively impact the reduction of traffic accidents involving young drivers. He also urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to conduct an analysis of youth accident rates, focusing on statistics by age groups, especially

13.01.2026, 20:10
Dastan Bekeshev: Vladimir Solovyov Should Become a Persona Non Grata in Kyrgyzstan
Politics

Dastan Bekeshev: Vladimir Solovyov Should Become a Persona Non Grata in Kyrgyzstan

A deputy initiated a ban on the entry of the TV host Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed his opinion on social media that TV host Vladimir Solovyov should be granted the status of persona non grata in Kyrgyzstan. He believes that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic should summon the Russian ambassador to deliver a note of protest and prohibit Solovyov from entering the country.

13.01.2026, 20:08
Incidents

Fine and Deprivation of Awards. The former Chairman of the State Tax Service Abduvafov and his Deputy Kydyrgychov have been sentenced.

The charges were brought against Abduvaporov and Kydyrgychov after their interrogations, which took place on December 5-6, 2024, at the GKNB. In anticipation of these events, on December 3, law enforcement conducted searches in four departments of the GNS in the capital. Since the former officials were detained, they have been held in custody in the GKNB pre-trial detention center. The latest measure of restraint, extended until January 14, 2026, concerned their detention. Following the court

13.01.2026, 20:08
The State Information Committee will stop receiving funding from the state budget starting in 2027 — Sadyr Japarov
Economy

The State Information Committee will stop receiving funding from the state budget starting in 2027 — Sadyr Japarov

Sadyr Japarov spoke about the factors influencing the price of mortgage housing Today, January 12, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over the keys to apartments as part of the second phase of the construction of the "Muras" residential complex, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. During the event, he highlighted important points regarding the state housing policy and the work of the State Mortgage Company (GIK).

13.01.2026, 20:05
The leadership of the National Center for Cardiology and the Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation has been dismissed
Society

The leadership of the National Center for Cardiology and the Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation has been dismissed

“The equipment is idle, mortality is rising” During the meeting, violations identified at the NCC and TI regarding the organization of emergency care for patients with cardiovascular diseases were discussed. In particular, the issues of idle angiographic equipment and delays in performing coronary angiographies were addressed, as well as the lack of round-the-clock availability of echocardiography in the intensive care unit. The shortage of interdisciplinary consultations and ineffective

13.01.2026, 19:56
Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov called Central Asia "ours"
World

Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov called Central Asia "ours"

The TV presenter emphasized the need for a clear definition of Russia's goals in this direction. In the program "Solovyov Live," Vladimir Solovyov expressed the opinion that Russia's attention should be focused not on Venezuela or Syria, but on neighboring countries.

13.01.2026, 19:43