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Very Strong Magnetic Storms Expected on Earth

According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, powerful magnetic storms of levels G3 and G4 are expected to hit Earth on Tuesday. The information was published on the institution's Telegram channel. The occurrence of magnetic storms is linked to recent activity on the Sun, where a major flare occurred. Preliminary forecasts indicate that the magnetic storms will peak on Tuesday, with the auroral zone reaching up to

19.01.2026, 10:16

Society / Exclusive

Frosts up to −14° and snow: weather forecast in Bishkek for the week

Cold weather is expected in Bishkek over the next week, with temperatures dropping to −14 degrees at night and occasional snowfall. The forecasters presented the following daily forecast:

19.01.2026, 10:13

World / Exclusive

Wildfires Rage in Chile

Wildfires have erupted in central Chile, claiming the lives of at least 16 people, according to information provided by the Minister of Civil Security, Luis Cordero, as reported by the newspaper Tercera. The fire hotspots are mainly concentrated in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, where 24 active blazes have been registered. As noted in the publication, "as of January 18, the death toll from the wildfires in Biobío has risen to 16 people."

19.01.2026, 10:12

Economy / Exclusive

Another new bank has appeared in Kyrgyzstan

On January 14, 2026, the Board of the National Bank made a decision to grant a license to the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Alma Finance Bank." This permission allows the institution to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies, reports the National Bank. It is worth noting that a new commercial bank, "Berekett Bank," was also recently established in the country, becoming the 22nd bank in the republic.

19.01.2026, 10:00

Society / Exclusive

Frosts of up to -35° Expected in Kyrgyzstan

On January 19, a significant deterioration in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperature, as reported by meteorologists. According to their forecasts, the temperature in different regions of the country will change as follows:

19.01.2026, 09:58

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Almaz Davletov Appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Sanitary, Phytosanitary, and Veterinary Measures of the EEC

- Almaz Davletovich Davletov will now serve as the Deputy Director of the Department of Sanitary, Phytosanitary, and Veterinary Measures of the EEC. In his professional career, Almaz Davletov has been involved in regulatory and legal support and expert assistance in the field of food safety, as well as monitoring compliance with legislation in this area.

19.01.2026, 09:36

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Iran plans to permanently disconnect from the global internet, activists say

According to human rights activists, Iran intends to permanently cut off access to the global internet, providing it only to those who have passed the regime's verification, reports The Guardian. As reported by the organization Filterwatch, which monitors internet censorship in Iran, there is a plan that implies access to the international internet will become a "state privilege." This conclusion is based on data obtained from several sources within the country.

19.01.2026, 09:35

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In Kazakhstan, a teacher called an ambulance due to a first grader's bite

According to the children's rights ombudsman in the Pavlodar region, the incident that occurred on December 17 led to administrative responsibility for the mother of the first-grader. She was fined 20 MRP under Article 127 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which concerns the failure to fulfill duties in the upbringing and protection of minors' rights. “The situation was reviewed by the city commission on juvenile affairs, which proposed to take measures

19.01.2026, 09:34

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Two High-Speed Trains Derail in Spain

A tragedy occurred in the Spanish province of Córdoba when two high-speed trains derailed. The railway infrastructure operator Adif reported the incident on Sunday. According to a report from RTVE, 21 people died as a result of the accident, and about a hundred were injured, 25 of whom are in serious condition. As reported by the broadcasting company, the incident happened around 19:40 local time (21:40 Moscow time). The train, which was carrying 317 passengers, was traveling on the route

19.01.2026, 09:33

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The completion of the construction of the "Kulanak" hydroelectric power station is expected in the 3rd quarter of 2027.

According to the government's action plan, the completion of the construction of the Kulanak hydropower plant is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027. This hydropower plant will have a capacity of 100 megawatts. Among the executors are the Ministry of Energy and the LLC "Production Enterprise Naryn".

19.01.2026, 09:28

Sports / Exclusive

Bivol's Coach Reveals When the Third Fight with Beterbiev Might Take Place

In an interview with Betonmobile, Kirillov clarified that the fight between Bivol and Beterbiev is planned, but it will not take place immediately after the bout with German boxer Michael Aifert, who is the mandatory challenger according to the IBF. This match is scheduled for spring 2026. “The third fight between Dima and Arthur will take place, but not after the fight with Aifert. Although, anything can happen,” noted Kirillov.

19.01.2026, 09:27

Sports / Exclusive

The U-20 World Ice Hockey Championship has started in Bishkek

On January 18, the World Championship in hockey for players under 20 years old (U-20) kicked off in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. High-profile guests attended the opening, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov, the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev, the Chairman of the National Olympic

19.01.2026, 09:25

Incidents / Exclusive

In Bishkek, a man who fell into a frozen river on Maldybaev Street was rescued

In Bishkek, a man was rescued after falling into the frozen Ala-Archa River. According to information provided by the Interior Ministry of the Oktobrskiy District, on January 18, 2026, at 10:56, a signal was received at number 102 that a man had fallen into the icy waters of the river at the corner of Maldybaev and Akhunbaev streets.

19.01.2026, 09:22

Health / Exclusive

In 2025, 232 cases of poisoning were registered in the KR. Tips for consumers

On the air of Birinchi Radio, doctors from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, Nazgul Abamuslimova and Umut Satybaldieva from the Bishkek City Sanitary and Epidemiological Center, discussed how to protect oneself from food poisoning, especially when consuming fast food. Worrying Numbers

19.01.2026, 08:59

Education / Exclusive

In the Issyk-Kul Region, the implementation of AI in schools was discussed

On January 16, the Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Lira Samykbaeva, participated in a forum titled "Development of Digital Platforms and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Education System." The event took place in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region and gathered over 300 educators. In her presentation on "Education in Kyrgyzstan in the Era of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence," Lira Samykbaeva emphasized the creation of a unified digital

19.01.2026, 08:51

Society / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, a "visual pause" is being implemented near ATMs.

A new project has been launched in Kyrgyzstan, initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the organization TSARKA Kyrgyzstan, aimed at protecting citizens from financial fraud. According to information from the department, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the two parties.

19.01.2026, 08:38

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Turkmenistan Recognized as the Most Sober Country in the CIS

Data on the most drinking and the most sober countries in the world have been presented on the World Population Review portal. The championship for alcohol consumption is led by countries in Eastern and Central Europe. Romania ranks first (17.1 liters of pure alcohol per person per year), followed by Georgia (15.5 liters) and Latvia (14.7 liters). Among the CIS countries, the highest alcohol consumption is recorded in Moldova (14.1 liters), Belarus (11.4 liters), and Russia (10.5 liters).

19.01.2026, 08:34

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Trump's Plans and Europe's Nightmare

The situation in Europe is becoming increasingly tense: Trump has no intention of abandoning his ambitious plans for Greenland. The U.S. President emphasizes that this island is essential for strengthening the country's security. If soft methods do not work, he is ready to use harsher approaches. Geopolitical Fluctuations of the U.S. This causes real horror for Europeans. At the beginning of 2026, they barely had time to comprehend the events unfolding in Venezuela and Iran when Trump

19.01.2026, 08:27

World / Exclusive

Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the creators of ChatGPT for over $100 billion

Elon Musk has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, demanding compensation amounting to $109.4 billion. In his lawsuit, Musk, who is one of the co-founders of OpenAI, claims that he was unlawfully deprived of his stake in the company despite significant investments and contributions to its creation. OpenAI categorically denies these allegations, according to reports from Bloomberg and other news outlets. According to an expert hired by Musk's lawyers, he invested

18.01.2026, 19:15

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The Cabinet will develop a concept for the development of hydrogen energy in Kyrgyzstan until 2035

The government of Kyrgyzstan plans to create a concept for the development of hydrogen energy, which will be in effect until 2035. This initiative has already been included in the Cabinet's action plan. It is expected that the strategy will be adopted between the first quarter of 2027 and the fourth quarter of 2028.

18.01.2026, 17:49

Society / Exclusive

Bakyt Torobaev familiarized himself with the project of an alternative road to Manas Airport.

The Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, got acquainted with the project of a new alternative road leading to Manas International Airport. According to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Minister Absattar Syrgaibaev and other representatives of the ministry discussed the planned works, project goals, technical specifications, and implementation stages. The length of the new

18.01.2026, 16:54

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In Osh, work is underway to widen the main streets

In the city of Osh, work continues on the expansion of Saint Petersburg and Abduvaliev streets, during which construction waste is being cleared. According to information provided by the city administration, 4 excavators and 6 units of Shacman equipment are currently involved. It was also emphasized that the mentioned streets will undergo complete renovation.

18.01.2026, 16:45

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Investments in the manufacturing industry increased by 1.3 times

- According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, from January to November 2025, there has been a 30% increase in utilized investments in fixed capital in the construction of manufacturing facilities in Kyrgyzstan compared to the same period in 2024. Official data shows that the main sources of financing were funds from enterprises, foreign investments, bank loans, as well as funds from the population and charitable donations. These sources accounted for 91.9% of the

18.01.2026, 14:36

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A training seminar was held in Leilek as part of the caravan "AgroZooVet-2026"

On January 17, a training seminar was held at the Leilek District State Administration as part of the "AgroZooVet–2026" caravan. This event was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main objective of the seminar was to enhance the qualifications of farmers and specialists in the agricultural sector, as well as to implement modern agro-protective technologies and discuss crucial issues related to the development

18.01.2026, 14:26