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The media reported on the condition of racing driver Michael Schumacher
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The media reported on the condition of racing driver Michael Schumacher

Photo from the internet According to information published by the Daily Mail, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, German driver Michael Schumacher, is no longer in a state of complete immobility. It is worth recalling that in 2013, when his career had already ended, Schumacher suffered a serious traumatic brain injury while skiing in the Alps in France. After that, he remained bedridden for a long time and was connected to a ventilator.

26.01.2026, 18:21
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On the highway in the Osh region, a driver caught up with and ran over a wolf

Road Incident Ends Tragically for Wild Animal On the Karakuldja - Alaykuu highway in the Osh region, a tragic event occurred: a driver hit a wolf while chasing it on the road. According to eyewitness accounts, the wolf was trying to escape from the pursuit; however, the driver deliberately chased it, which ultimately led to the animal's death. The Ministry of Natural Resources, ecologists, and representatives of the technical supervision reported that this incident took place on January

26.01.2026, 18:13
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Payments up to 2 million soms: the procedure for calculating the "Bala Berekе" allowance has been approved

In Kyrgyzstan, a new procedure for the payment of the one-time allowance "Bala Bereke" has been adopted, which will be aimed at supporting mothers of multiple children living in high-altitude and hard-to-reach regions. This was reported by the Ministry of Justice. According to the established rules, the allowance will be provided to mothers (both citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and those with special residency status) who give birth to their fourth and subsequent children, starting

26.01.2026, 18:06
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The State Antimonopoly Service Demanded the Return of 36 Million Soms to Students of Two Universities

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, held on January 26, the head of the State Antimonopoly Agency, Zhenaly Orozbaev, announced plans to introduce price control over educational contracts at universities. He noted that this regulation was abolished in 2016. According to Orozbaev, the situation requires intervention, as tuition fees have doubled over the past year. For example, in those educational institutions

26.01.2026, 17:59
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In the rural district of Gulistan in the Nookat region, the land of the kindergarten was divided into plots and commercial properties were built.

In the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Gulistan, local residents reported that the territory of a kindergarten had been transferred to private hands, and commercial buildings were erected on this site. According to statements from villagers, there is a serious shortage of kindergartens in the region, and it is often difficult to find available plots for new construction. In this regard, local residents express confusion and outrage over the transfer of land intended for social

26.01.2026, 17:36
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In Kyrgyzstan, recruitment has begun for the "Modern Teacher" program

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced the start of applications for participation in the "Teach for Kyrgyzstan — Modern Teacher" program. This initiative aims to strengthen school education in remote regions of the country and to prepare a new generation of teacher-leaders. The program is open to individuals from various professional fields, including those without teaching experience who wish to work in education. Over the course of two years, participants will teach

26.01.2026, 17:33
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Russia to Tighten Legislation Against Foreign Agents

In the near future, the State Duma will begin discussing a new bill aimed at tightening control over the financial flows of foreign agents. This was announced by the speaker of the Russian parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin, as reported by DW. According to Volodin, this initiative will help to more effectively track the monetary operations of foreign agents, as well as respond promptly to possible violations of the law.

26.01.2026, 17:26
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The mayor met with residents of the recently annexed residential areas of Bishkek.

Today, January 26, an open meeting with Mayor Aibek Junushaliev was held for local residents at the new secondary school No. 43 in the "Ak-Bata" residential area. This information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office. Residents from such residential areas as "MTF-2", "Nur-Kojo", "Ak-Bata", "Ak-Zhar", "Lower Ala-Archa", "305-MAB", as well as the villages of Lebedinovka and Alamudun, which were included

26.01.2026, 17:24
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The deputy urged the Ministry of Construction to pay attention to the needs of children with autism and Down syndrome.

During the meeting of the International Affairs Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Samat Janteliyev presented a project for the construction of five new schools and seven educational buildings in Bishkek, as well as two educational institutions in the Chui region. The project is being implemented with the help of a loan from the Saudi Fund. Deputy Kurmanalieva emphasized the need to create not only state educational

26.01.2026, 17:23
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Ulukbek Karybek Uulu: The Bishkek City Hall is deceiving the president, the population, and the deputies

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, held on January 26, a deputy raised the issue of the lack of schools in the capital and inquired when this problem would be resolved. As part of the ratification of the loan agreement with the Saudi Fund, which the committee approved, it is planned to allocate $50 million for the construction of five new educational institutions and seven additional buildings in Bishkek, as well as two schools in the Chui region.

26.01.2026, 16:46
The ex-wife of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh has been issued a protection order. She filed a complaint.
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The ex-wife of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh has been issued a protection order. She filed a complaint.

An investigation has been initiated in Bishkek following a complaint by Asel Azamatova According to information from the press service of the city’s police department, Asel Azamatova has filed an official complaint requesting measures to be taken against her ex-husband — deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Suimanov. She claims that he has subjected her to psychological pressure for a long time and that there have been instances of physical violence in the past.

26.01.2026, 16:18
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Folk Legends: The First Three Families Who Settled in the Village of Krasnaya Rechka, and the Kepa House Built in 1907

The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata District of the Chui Region, was founded in 1907 as part of the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement policy. That year, the first three families moved here. According to Nurmanbet Nurai Kankoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3 of Krasnaya Rechka, the heads of these families were Yeremenko, Saulin, and Tarabasov. In 1907, houses called kepe began to be built in the village, covered with straw and reeds, which were lit using oil

26.01.2026, 16:11
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In the KR, donors will allocate over $30 million as part of the "One Health" program

During the meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanybek Kerimaliev, announced the allocation of over 30 million dollars for Kyrgyzstan under the "One Health" program. This statement was made in connection with the discussion of the project "On the Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and the Grant Agreement for the 'Phase 1 for the Kyrgyz

26.01.2026, 16:09
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In Kyrgyzstan, 14,600 cases of ARVI and influenza recorded in a week

From January 19 to 25, Kyrgyzstan registered 14,607 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. This was reported by 24.kg, citing data from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Specialists noted that compared to the previous week, the number of sick individuals decreased by 7.9 percent.

26.01.2026, 16:09
OPEC will allocate a loan of 30 million dollars to Kyrgyzstan
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OPEC will allocate a loan of 30 million dollars to Kyrgyzstan

The loan will be allocated to OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz" Kyrgyzstan will receive a budget loan of 30 million dollars from the OPEC Fund for International Development. The loan term will be 20 years, with the first 5 years designated as a grace period at an interest rate of 1.25%.

26.01.2026, 16:08
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Aziz Abakirov: IT Specialists of Kyrgyzstan Have Become a Brand

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Education, Science, Innovative Development, and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Policy, the Director of the High Technology Park, Azis Abakirov, reported that Kyrgyz IT specialists have acquired brand status and are actively working around the world. In his speech, Abakirov emphasized that 463 companies are registered in the High Technology Park, of which about 94% of their services are exported to more than 70

26.01.2026, 15:49
Sister of Chyngyz Aitmatov Appeals to the Public
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Sister of Chyngyz Aitmatov Appeals to the Public

She spoke about the events in Osh in the 90s, the writer's views on Islam, and the elections of Askar Akayev Roza Aitmatova, sister of Chyngyz Aitmatov and a distinguished worker of education of the Kyrgyz Republic, addressed a wide audience in response to the rumors and accusations against her brother that have appeared online.

26.01.2026, 15:44
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No Reason to Panic. Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan on the Nipah Virus

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has reported that no cases of Nipah virus infection have been registered in the country. This information was provided by the press center of the ministry, emphasizing that the epidemiological situation is under constant control. There is no need to panic. The healthcare system is ready to respond quickly to potential epidemic threats.

26.01.2026, 15:16
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The Enforcement Service has been designated by the central authority for the implementation of the Hague Convention on Child Support

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan issued decree No. 1156-t, which introduced changes to the procedure for fulfilling the country's international obligations regarding the collection of alimony. The central authority responsible for implementing the Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance has been designated as the Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office.

26.01.2026, 15:09
The Kyrgyzstan Women's Volleyball Team Will Compete in the Asian Nations Cup for the First Time
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The Kyrgyzstan Women's Volleyball Team Will Compete in the Asian Nations Cup for the First Time

As reported in a press release from the Volleyball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the right to participate in this prestigious tournament was made possible due to the high ranking that the team has earned over the past two years. During this period, Kyrgyz volleyball players have twice become winners of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) tournament, which significantly strengthened their position on the international stage.

26.01.2026, 14:46
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has started an investigation based on the statement of the spouse of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has started an investigation based on the statement of the spouse of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.

A woman has been invited to a meeting at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek Sultan Makilov, head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, reported that the ministry has initiated a check based on the appeal of Asel Azamatova. She reported incidents of domestic violence by Jogorku Kenesh deputy Eldar Suimanov, as well as the inaction of law enforcement agencies.

26.01.2026, 14:30
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More than 650 goats, 5 bears, and 3 snow leopards recorded in the Talas region.

In one of the hunting estates of the Talas region, more than 650 mountain goats were registered. Representatives of the hunting estate reported that the accounting of wild animals was conducted with the aim of more accurately determining the population of ungulates and preserving biological diversity. Ecologists, specialists, and activists interested in environmental protection participated in this process.

26.01.2026, 14:12
Sister of Chinghiz Aitmatov asks not to celebrate his 100th anniversary
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Sister of Chinghiz Aitmatov asks not to celebrate his 100th anniversary

Photo from the archive. Roza Aitmatova Roza Aitmatova, the sister of the famous writer Chingiz Aitmatov, has appealed to government authorities with a request not to organize celebrations for the centenary of his birth. She suggested redirecting the budget funds allocated for the celebration to improve the living conditions of citizens. This appeal was published by the news agency "Kabar". According to Roza Aitmatova, there is a possibility that society will begin to discuss the

26.01.2026, 14:00
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The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the petition in the case of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy

On February 2, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the petition submitted by the defense of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, who was sentenced to six years in prison on charges of "calling for mass riots." This information was provided by human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. The hearing will take place against the backdrop of a recent conclusion by a UN working group, which recognized the arrest and detention of Tajibek kyzy as arbitrary and contrary to

26.01.2026, 13:31
A post has been published on social media about alleged domestic violence by a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.
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A post has been published on social media about alleged domestic violence by a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.

An Instagram user claims she is the ex-wife of a parliament member and needs help On Instagram, a user with the nickname asel001azamatova published a post stating that she is the ex-wife of Jogorku Kenesh deputy Eldar Su laymanov and the mother of three of his children. She describes her story as a "cry for help" and claims that for many years she has been subjected to both physical and psychological abuse during their life together.

26.01.2026, 13:26
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TikTok Star Khaby Lame Sold His Face for a Record Amount

Khabi Lame, who has become the most popular TikTok user with 270 million followers, has struck an unusual deal, selling part of his company Step Distinctive to the American holding Rich Sparkle Holdings for a record $975 million, according to information from Tell News Magazine. An interesting aspect of the contract is that Khabi will now have an official digital twin created using AI technologies. This AI twin, possessing his appearance, facial expressions, and voice, will be able to conduct

26.01.2026, 13:17
The deputy proposes to implement the "Business Tunduk" app for migrants
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The deputy proposes to implement the "Business Tunduk" app for migrants

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science and Education, Deputy Bolot Sagynaev presented an initiative to create an application called "Business Tunduk". The project is intended for migrants who have returned to Kyrgyzstan and are experiencing difficulties in finding opportunities to invest their funds.

26.01.2026, 13:16
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An earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan

The earthquake occurred on January 26 at approximately 03:54 local time. Information was received from the Institute of Seismology of Kyrgyzstan. The epicenter was located in the Osh region, three kilometers northeast of the village of Kabylen-Kel. According to seismologists, the magnitude was 4 on the MSK-64 scale.

26.01.2026, 13:02
Enrollment in driving schools in Kyrgyzstan has been moved online
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Enrollment in driving schools in Kyrgyzstan has been moved online

Now applications for driving lessons can be submitted through the "Tunduk" app Changes have been made to the procedure for enrolling in driving schools in Kyrgyzstan: applications for training can now be submitted through the mobile app "Tunduk." This was reported by the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

26.01.2026, 12:58
The writer's sister called to stop the speculation surrounding the name of Chinghiz Aitmatov.
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The writer's sister called to stop the speculation surrounding the name of Chinghiz Aitmatov.

Photo from the archive. Roza Aitmatova Roza Aitmatova, sister of the famous Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov and a distinguished education worker in Kyrgyzstan, made a statement in response to the growing speculations and rumors about her brother that have been spreading in society and online. She noted that recently, the name of Chinghiz Aitmatov has been discussed in a negative context, with many contradictory and, as Roza emphasized, false claims about his life, work, and public role. The

26.01.2026, 12:47
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Improvement of Tuberculosis Prevention Methods Discussed by Specialists from CIS Countries

An online meeting of the expert group working on the revision of the draft plan for joint actions of the CIS countries to combat the spread of tuberculosis for the period from 2027 to 2030 was held. Specialists from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan participated in the discussion, reviewing the measures proposed in the draft. The document is based on an analysis of the current epidemiological situation and forecasts for the development of

26.01.2026, 12:41
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Doctors described a rare dangerous condition that occurred in two Kyrgyz citizens against the backdrop of medication.

In the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan," cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome that occurred after the use of carbamazepine were published. The publication was prepared by authors: Dhroso Kholta, A. T. Shakirova, A. A. Koibagarova, A. K. Zhaparo and A. K. Suranbaeva. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease of the skin and mucous membranes, most often associated with medication. According to international statistics, the mortality rate for this syndrome

26.01.2026, 12:34