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
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.
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
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
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
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
On January 8, information was published in the Chuy region about the detention of a suspect in a domestic violence case. According to data provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department, on January 7, a woman from the village of Ivanovka reported to the Issyk-Ata District Internal Affairs Department. She stated that around noon, her husband had beaten her. After a medical examination, the victim was diagnosed with a closed fracture of the fourth rib on the right side, as
The U.S. Department of State recently included Kyrgyzstan in the list of countries participating in the new "Visa Bond" program. To obtain a B1/B2 visa (for tourism or business), Kyrgyz citizens may now be required to pay a bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has signed a new decree under which the United States will cease its funding and participation in 66 international organizations. This list includes 31 organizations from the United Nations (UN) system. This was reported on the official White House website. The statement emphasizes that "many of these organizations support radical climate initiatives, global governance, and ideological programs that contradict the sovereignty and economic
The head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, checked the progress of the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata. This was reported by the press service of the ministry.
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, informed journalists about the start of work on a new draft law concerning bloggers. He noted that a law on mass media was adopted in the past, and now it is time to create a regulatory act that will govern the activities of bloggers.
Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev provided his analysis of the controversial film dedicated to the activities of the fifth president of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The second episode of this film prompted his reflections, as it discusses in detail the border conflict with Tajikistan and negotiations with President Emomali Rahmon.
During the conversation held on January 6, 2026, the ministers discussed important issues concerning Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations. They touched upon the plan for upcoming high-level meetings, including visits organized by the foreign ministries.
The administration of Donald Trump has decided to include Kyrgyzstan in the list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. This information is posted on the official website of the U.S. State Department. The new measure will be part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at combating violations of visa stay durations and will take effect on January 21, 2026. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries for which this requirement is being introduced,
In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, Abbas Araghchi emphasized that "the unprecedented readiness of Iran and the USA's common friends to support dialogue and ensure the full and verifiable implementation of any agreements reached has become known."
In light of the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises its citizens to temporarily avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran unless such trips are urgent.
In response to the territorial ambitions of the United States regarding Greenland, several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, issued a joint statement. Greenland – illustrative photo
On January 7, President Sadyr Japarov addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan with congratulations on the occasion of Christmas. “Dear fellow citizens! I wholeheartedly congratulate the Orthodox residents of the Kyrgyz Republic on this joyful and bright holiday — Christmas!”
The Central Election Commission has published the preliminary voter lists for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 13. This information is available on the state voter portal "Tizme" at The repeat elections, scheduled for March 1, 2026, will be conducted based on the lists prepared by the State Institution "Kyzmat" under the Presidential Administration. These lists are formed based on information from the Unified State Population
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a telephone conversation with Maxim Ryzhenkov, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, as reported by the press service of the foreign policy agency. During the conversation, the diplomats discussed important aspects of bilateral relations, paying special attention to planning future contacts at the highest and high levels, including mutual visits of the foreign ministries.
In a study conducted by scientists from the University of Denver and the Center for Economic Policy, it was found that international sanctions have a significant negative impact on mortality rates in the countries to which they are applied. This analysis, published in The Lancet Global Health, for the first time identified causal relationships between the imposition of sanctions and increased mortality among various age groups.
Today, a phone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that during the conversation, important aspects of Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations were discussed. In particular, the ministers talked about the schedule of upcoming high-level meetings, including visits that will be organized through the foreign ministries.
The President announced information about housing prices in the market At the IV People's Kurultai held in Bishkek at the end of 2025, delegates discussed the issue of housing costs being built by the State Mortgage Company (GIK). At that time, President Sadyr Japarov commented on this matter.
The Trump administration views Greenland in the context of ensuring U.S. security. In an interview with CNN, Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated that to protect NATO interests in the Arctic, the island should become part of the United States. According to Miller, the status of the U.S. as a "superpower" calls into question the legality of Denmark's claims to Greenland. He expressed bewilderment regarding the grounds on which Denmark asserts its rights to the
On January 6, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the dialogue, the ministers discussed important issues concerning Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations. In particular, they reviewed upcoming visits at the highest and high levels, as well as the schedule of contacts between the
“In 10 years, the number of schoolchildren has increased by almost 500 thousand” During the IV People's Kurultai, President Sadyr Japarov answered questions from delegates regarding the shortage of school places and the transition to a 12-year education system. He noted that the increase in the number of students is related to the country's demographic growth and internal migration.
Sergey Lebedev, the Secretary General of the CIS, shared with the public information that in 2026, a milestone year for the Commonwealth, the priority will be the further development of multilateral cooperation among the member states. Photo from the archive. Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev
A draft law concerning amendments to the Law "On Conflict of Interest" has been submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh. This document is intended to clarify and expand important provisions aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts of interest among state and municipal officials.
The Government of Kyrgyzstan has proposed for public discussion a project concerning the reorganization of several institutions operating in the social sphere. According to the presented document, it is planned to merge the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration with the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities. After the merger process is completed, the new institution will be named the Republican
According to a report from the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) on December 5, the human rights organization Human Rights Activists in Iran and its media network HRANA confirmed that during the protests that began in late December, 35 people were killed and more than 1200 demonstrators were detained across 88 cities in Iran, covering 27 out of 31 provinces.
A documentary film was presented on social media A documentary film about President Sadyr Japarov has been created in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by journalist Aibek Biibosunov on his social media.
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was held to discuss the current situation in Venezuela. The speech by Secretary-General António Guterres was delivered by his deputy Rosemary DiCarlo. The Secretary-General expressed serious concern about the potential escalation of instability in the country, as well as the possible negative impact on the region and the precedent that may arise in international relations.
According to information provided by the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) to the Interfax agency, there has been a significant decrease in the number of foreigners expelled from Russia in 2025. Over the course of 11 months this year, 54,400 people were forcibly expelled, while during the same period in 2024, this figure was 79,000.
The first episode of the documentary film dedicated to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has been released. The film tells the story of his political journey, from an opposition deputy and prisoner to the head of state who came to power as a result of the events of October 2020. The filmmakers explore what constitutes the "Japarov phenomenon" and how he managed to overcome one of the most challenging periods in the modern political history of Kyrgyzstan. The main focus is
Ramzan Kadyrov announced the appointment of his eldest son, Akhmat Kadyrov, as the acting Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic through his Telegram channel in his message. Photo from Ramzan Kadyrov's Telegram channel. Akhmat Kadyrov appointed as acting Deputy Chairman of the Republic's Government
The first hearings in the case of Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, took place on January 5 in New York. This was reported by Fox News. The judge set the date for the next hearing on March 17, at which Maduro is required to be present.
Starting January 18, 2026, new legislation regarding the creation and distribution of materials generated by artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, will come into effect in Kazakhstan.
A video has appeared on social media showing the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, performing Umrah in Mecca. In the footage, he is seen making Tawaf—circumambulating the Kaaba—while carrying a small boy on his shoulders, who, according to users, may be his grandson. It is worth noting that several high-ranking officials from Kyrgyzstan are currently in Mecca performing the minor pilgrimage (Umrah). Among them, in addition to Kamchybek Tashiev, are the
Vasiliy Malyuk announced his resignation as the head of the Security Service of Ukraine. Evgeny Khmara will temporarily lead this structure, as reported by "Meduza". Vasiliy Malyuk. In his statement published on the SBU's Telegram channel, Malyuk emphasized: "I remain within the SBU system to continue implementing asymmetric special operations of a global level that will inflict maximum damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence agency is the
Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, because she did not renounce her Nobel Peace Prize in his favor. This was reported by The Washington Post based on information from sources close to the president's administration. One informant noted that although Machado dedicated her award to Trump, her decision to accept the prize became her "greatest sin." "If she had said, 'I cannot accept this prize because it belongs
After a photograph of Nicolás Maduro in a Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit appeared on social media, sales of this item significantly increased. As reported by Tengri Life, the Venezuelan president unexpectedly became a symbol of a fashion trend at the beginning of the year. The Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit. It all started with a post by Donald Trump on the social network Truth Social, where he shared a photo taken after Maduro's arrest on January 3. In the photograph, the president is in
Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, due to her decision not to decline the Nobel Peace Prize. This was reported by the publication "Meduza," citing The Washington Post. According to a source close to the newspaper, despite the fact that Machado dedicated her award to Trump, her decision to accept the prize became "the greatest sin." "If she had refused and said, 'I cannot accept it because it belongs to
At the IV People's Kurultai, delegates drew attention to the problem of the shortage of schools and the availability of housing offered by the State Mortgage Company. In response to these pressing issues, President Sadyr Japarov provided detailed explanations, noting that the problem with educational institutions existed long before the transition to the 12-year education system.
On his social media pages, Aibek Biibosunov announced that a documentary film titled "President," dedicated to the head of Kyrgyzstan — Sadyr Japarov, will premiere soon. According to Biibosunov, in the film, the president discusses the most significant political events of the last four to five years in detail and shares previously undisclosed information. "In this project, the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, was also quite candid,"
Deputy of the Oliy Majlis Alisher Kadyrov addressed those who are in Russia with a strong recommendation to leave the country and return home. Photo from the archive. Deputy of the Oliy Majlis Alisher Kadyrov
