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

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

During his speech, Zelensky emphasized that such harsh measures could put pressure on Moscow. "The Americans have various tools, and when they really want to, they can act. The main thing is the understanding of Ukraine's priority for them. It is necessary to find ways to pressure Russia," he noted, citing the example of Maduro. "Here is a clear example with Maduro. An operation was carried out, and the whole world saw its result. Let them do something similar with Kadyrov.

08.01.2026, 10:21
Incidents

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

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in an attempted murder was detained on January 8. The incident occurred on January 7, when one of the local residents called the emergency service 102 and reported that he had been stabbed. The victim was taken to the National Surgical Center named after M.M. Mamakeev.

08.01.2026, 10:21
Society

Girl wanted by the police has gone to the mountains with a young man

As it became known, 24-year-old Aimeirim Akshieva, who was previously reported missing, has now been found. The situation unfolded as follows: on January 6, around 5:50 PM, the girl's sister contacted the police, reporting that Aimeirim had left for a meeting with Bakyt Asakeev, her partner, and after that, her phone stopped responding. In this regard, an incident was registered, and extensive search operations were initiated by the police department of the Lenin district.

08.01.2026, 10:13
Society

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

According to information posted on the official Polymarket website, users who placed bets on a supposed American invasion of Venezuela will not receive their winnings. The company explained that U.S. President Donald Trump's words about America "taking charge" of Venezuela are not sufficient grounds to qualify the situation as an invasion, especially considering that negotiations are ongoing with the Venezuelan government.

08.01.2026, 10:09
Economy

The Antimonopoly Service Returned Over 5 Million Soms to Consumers After Complaints

The antimonopoly service reported that as a result of reviewing consumer complaints, over 5 million soms have been returned. Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced this information on the air of "Birinchi Radio," summarizing the results for 2025. He noted that more than 700 appeals had been received from residents of various regions of the country, leading to over 5,000 inspections. During these

08.01.2026, 10:00
Society

Police detained a man suspected of attempting to murder a relative

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained a man suspected of attempting to murder a relative. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. The incident occurred on January 7, when the duty officer of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district received a report from B. K., who stated that he had been seriously injured with a knife. The victim was immediately hospitalized at the National Surgical Center named after M. M. Mamakeev.

08.01.2026, 09:50
Sports

The Kyrgyzstan National Team (U-23) Held Their First Training Session After the Defeat to Saudi Arabia. Photos

On January 7, the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) held its first training session after the defeat to the Saudi Arabia team. The session took place at one of the training grounds in Jeddah and was aimed at the team's recovery. Under the guidance of coach Edmar Lacerda, the Kyrgyz players are preparing for the upcoming match of the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, which will take place on January 9 against the Vietnam national team.

08.01.2026, 09:48
Space around Earth is running out of room
Society

Space around Earth is running out of room

There are about 14,000 active objects in low Earth orbit, and the amount of space debris consists of at least 45,000 large fragments. Traffic in this area now resembles a traffic jam in a large city during rush hour, and the situation is rapidly deteriorating. The study warns: a powerful magnetic storm could lead to serious consequences, depriving people of everything that has been sent into space. As a result, a ring of debris could form, destroying any new launches and missions.

08.01.2026, 09:44
Economy

The Cabinet has not yet decided whether to extend state regulation of meat prices

At the moment, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has not made a decision regarding the extension of state price regulation on meat. This was reported by Muratbek Imankulov, head of the antimonopoly regulation service at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." It is worth reminding that temporary price regulation on beef and lamb was introduced due to the increase in their cost and was supposed to remain in effect until December 31, 2025. The

08.01.2026, 09:35
World

The USA has withdrawn from 66 international organizations

The White House website announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum stating that the United States is withdrawing from 66 international organizations. In a statement from the Trump administration, it is emphasized: "Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an order directing the U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations that no longer align with our country's interests."

08.01.2026, 09:31
Incidents

How the police found Aimeirim Akishova in Naryn, who ran away with her boyfriend and staged a "show" on social media

On the night of January 7, around 10:30 PM, law enforcement officers discovered 24-year-old Aimeirim Akisheva in the Naryn region. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs on January 8. Initially, on January 6, Aimeirim's sister contacted the police, reporting that she had gone missing after meeting with a young man, Bakyt Asakeev, around 5:50 PM.

08.01.2026, 09:29
Incidents

More than $800,000 was transferred for currency exchange — in court, the men described 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 Mai District Court regarding two citizens of the Osh region — M.M.A. and M.M.S., who were found guilty of large-scale fraud and related crimes. This verdict was announced on October 30, 2025. According to information from the State Register of Judicial Acts, one of the convicted individuals was also charged with distributing materials related to the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami," which is banned in

08.01.2026, 09:28
Exclusive

EAEU must expand trade with the Global South, the Arab world, and Asia, - President of Kazakhstan Tokayev

- In his address, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasizes the need to activate economic cooperation of the EAEU with foreign partners. An important milestone will be the year 2025, when agreements on free trade with Mongolia and Indonesia will be signed, as well as an economic partnership agreement with the UAE. These initiatives are the result of joint work by the participating countries and the Commission.

08.01.2026, 09:21
Society

The tender for the procurement of technical supervision services for the construction of the city museum in Manas did not take place.

On December 25, 2025, at 16:39, the Department of Capital Construction announced a tender for the procurement of technical supervision services. As part of this tender, it was planned to procure services for "Technical supervision of the construction of a new modern city museum, equipped with the necessary equipment," which will be located on Kurmanbek Street in the city of Manas. The expected contract value was 873,400 Kyrgyz soms.

08.01.2026, 09:19
Society

May contain toxin. "Nestlé" recalls certain batches of baby food in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Recently, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported receiving a notification from the company "Forester", the official distributor of baby food for "Nestlé". The agency noted that the central office of "Nestlé Russia" decided to voluntarily recall certain batches of baby food. The recall includes dry instant milk, fermented milk, and lactose-free formulas, such as NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO,

08.01.2026, 08:57
The USA seized two tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which was under the Russian flag.
World

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

The tanker, originally known as Bella 1, was intercepted in the North Atlantic based on a court order issued by a federal court in the USA. The US Coast Guard vessel USCGC Munro tracked it before the seizure, as reported by the US European Command. The US Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, announced the seizure of the vessel. "This operation is being conducted under a presidential directive aimed at vessels that violate US

08.01.2026, 08:47
Incidents

In Kainy, a man was injured by a sharp object after being attacked by a drunken guy.

On January 8, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in hooligan actions. The incident occurred on January 5, when around six in the morning, a stranger attacked a 53-year-old resident of Kainy near the "Nur" store. The attacker not only beat the man but also inflicted injuries with a sharp object.

08.01.2026, 08:40
Economy

The USA has begun selling Venezuelan oil on the global market

According to an official statement from the U.S. Department of Energy, the country has begun exporting Venezuelan oil to international markets. This is reported by Bloomberg. In the government's statement, it is noted that "the U.S. has initiated the sale of Venezuelan oil in the interests of both the United States and Venezuela, as well as our allies. We have collaborated with leading global traders and key financial institutions to support such operations."

08.01.2026, 08:40
In Kyrgyzstan, certain batches of Nestlé baby food are being recalled
Health

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

The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported receiving information from Forester LLC, which is the official distributor of Nestlé baby food products. According to the distributor, the central office of Nestlé in Russia decided to carry out a voluntary recall of certain batches of baby food. The recall concerns dry instant milk, fermented milk, and lactose-free formulas under the brands NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2

08.01.2026, 08:39
Incidents

Teenagers stole a car and got into an accident

On January 8, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a car theft. A resident of the village of Soviet contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District, stating that on the night of January 6, his "Nissan R'nessa," parked near his house, was stolen.

08.01.2026, 08:36
Ecology

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

On January 7, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev 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 initiative for "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development."

08.01.2026, 08:34
Society

Temperature Records. The Coldest January 8 in Bishkek Was in 1956

On January 8, 1956, it became the coldest day in Bishkek, when the thermometer dropped to −30 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate". In comparison, the year 2002 is remembered as the warmest January 8, when the temperature reached +18 degrees.

08.01.2026, 08:27
In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia
Society

In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia

The announcement of 2026 as the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia emphasizes the diversity that exists within the country. Russia, covering more than 17 million square kilometers, is home to over 190 different ethnic groups. The Presidential Library portal features a collection titled "The Russian People," which includes photographs, film chronicles, archival documents, and periodicals that reflect the multifaceted nature of the Russian people in detail.

08.01.2026, 07:55
Incidents

On the highway in Osh in 2021, a robbery was committed and 350 thousand dollars were taken — the prosecutor revealed details about the 9 members of the criminal group

In the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, actions of an organized group linked to extremism and terrorism were identified, leading to the criminal liability of several individuals. This information was presented by Islambek Jooshbaev, the senior prosecutor of the Osh city prosecutor's office. During the investigation, it was revealed that from 2021 to 2022, several citizens of Kyrgyzstan residing in the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions — N.D.T., M.N.U., K.H.S., H.D.G., as well as citizens of Uzbekistan

08.01.2026, 05:35
Sports

Schedule of World Cup Matches (U-20) in Bishkek

The schedule for the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship, which will take place in Kyrgyzstan, has been published. The championship among junior teams of Division 3B, consisting of athletes no older than 20 years, will be held in Bishkek.

08.01.2026, 01:38
Incidents

The police found the relatives of the woman discovered in the Sokuluk district

Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region have successfully identified the woman who previously lost her memory and was found in the Sokuluk area. According to the police press service, reports on social media stating that the woman's identity was unknown and that assistance was needed for her identification do not reflect the actual state of affairs. In reality, the staff of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region quickly established her

07.01.2026, 21:50
World

The USA seized two tankers from Russia's "shadow fleet"

According to reports from Reuters and U.S. military officials, operations to detain two tankers involved in transporting Venezuelan oil were successfully conducted. These vessels are suspected of evading sanctions. The first operation began with the pursuit of the tanker Bella 1, also known as Marinera, which lasted over two weeks in the Atlantic Ocean. This vessel is part of the "shadow fleet" and is linked to Russia's efforts to circumvent international sanctions.

07.01.2026, 21:12
Economy

Potatoes from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the state border of Kyrgyzstan with Kazakhstan, a batch of potatoes that did not meet the established phytosanitary requirements was recorded. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the ministry's information, on January 7, 2026, at the "Consolidated Post" near the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint, specialists from the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine discovered the absence of a

07.01.2026, 21:06
Incidents

"I screamed and lay on the ground." In Bishkek, a driver behaved inadequately during his detention.

According to information from the UPSM, the incident occurred around 2:00 AM at the intersection of the Southern Highway and Bakayev Street. The driver, who showed signs of alcohol intoxication, was stopped for a check. When asked by the inspectors to present his documents, the man began to behave extremely inadequately: he threw a tantrum, hit himself, lay down on the roadway, and claimed that he had been physically harmed by the police officers. He also attempted to pretend to be asleep.

07.01.2026, 20:49
Incidents

EMERGENCY SERVICE employee hospitalized after rescuing people in a fire at a nursing home

Alymbek Keleshov, a warrant officer of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, showed courage while saving people during a fire at a nursing home and was taken to a medical facility. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, he suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, but his condition is currently satisfactory, and his life is not in danger. The incident occurred on January 6 on Abay Street in Bishkek, where 15 people were evacuated from the building due to the fire.

07.01.2026, 20:48
Incidents

In Bishkek, a fire was extinguished in an apartment of a residential building on Aaly Tokombaev Street.

A fire occurred on the second floor of a multi-story residential building in the Oktyabrsky district. The information was received late in the evening on January 7 from Aaly Tokombaev Street. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire was completely extinguished by 19:01. The area affected by the flames was approximately 50 square meters. Fortunately, no one was injured.

07.01.2026, 20:47
Incidents

In the city of Manas, a blogger set a car on fire for hype. He was fined.

According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the blogger was held accountable for his actions. In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic also imposed a fine on him for causing harm to the environment. The blogger then posted a video with an apology, in which he urged his followers not to repeat such actions and to care for the safety of others for the sake of fleeting popularity on the internet.

07.01.2026, 20:22
Exclusive

Violations Detected at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Border During the Import of 44.2 Tons of Potatoes from Russia

- During an inspection at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh section of the state border, violations of phytosanitary requirements were identified when importing 44.2 tons of potatoes from Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the information from the ministry, on January 7, 2026, at the "Combined Post" located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing point, a shortage of a phytosanitary certificate

07.01.2026, 20:08
Incidents

At Issyk-Kul, an Orthodox church was robbed, two suspects detained

In Ak-Suu, Issyk-Kul region, a theft occurred in an Orthodox church on the night of January 5 to 6. Local residents reported that money, gold and silver jewelry, as well as gifts were stolen from the temple. The criminals destroyed the New Year tree, spilled oil on the floor, and damaged property, resulting in significant material damage.

07.01.2026, 20:02