Society

"Unusual Names": The Dancer from Tokmok is Jokingly Called Raspberry

In the "Unusual Names" section, we will tell you about Kulpunai Toktobekova, who lives in Tokmok, located in the Chuy region. Kulpunai was born and spent her childhood in the village of Kalygul, which is in the Chuy district. She is the seventh of eight children in her family and is currently not married.

12.01.2026, 16:37
Iranian authorities announced full control over the protests
World

Iranian authorities announced full control over the protests

Abbas Araghchi According to Araghchi, the protests sweeping the country are now under the full control of the government. The publication Iran International reports that Araghchi claims Tehran has significant evidence of the involvement of the U.S. and Israel in the recent terrorist acts in Iran.

12.01.2026, 16:34
Incidents

In Thailand, a boat sank with citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic on board. Comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In Phuket, an emergency occurred as a result of the collision between the sightseeing boat Korawich Marine 888 and a fishing vessel. At the time of the incident, there were 55 people on board, including 52 tourists and three crew members. According to information from TASS, the accident happened on January 11 in the morning hours. The vessel sustained serious damage and sank after the impact.

12.01.2026, 16:31
Health

Since October, 18 cases of coronavirus have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, - State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance

From the 40th to the 53rd week of 2025, 18 cases of seasonal coronavirus have been registered in the republic, as reported by Sultan Suranbaev, a doctor from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He noted that the Department is actively analyzing seasonal viruses, collecting samples from patients, and studying which viruses are currently circulating in the country.

12.01.2026, 16:28
Trump called himself the "acting president of Venezuela"
World

Trump called himself the "acting president of Venezuela"

In this message, Trump posted an edited screenshot from Wikipedia, which states his "position," however, such information is absent in the actual article. On January 3, American military forces attacked Caracas, during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured. As a result of these actions, at least 100 people were killed. Delsi Rodriguez, who previously held the position of vice president, was appointed as the interim president. The U.S.

12.01.2026, 16:24
Politics

Over $30 million for pandemic protection and strengthening food security

Kyrgyzstan will be allocated more than $30 million as part of the "Phase 1 for Kyrgyzstan" project under the global "One Health" program. This information was announced at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, and environmental protection. As reported by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, this project is part of an international initiative by the World

12.01.2026, 16:23
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, 12,124 cases of ARVI and influenza were registered in a week

From January 5 to 12, Kyrgyzstan recorded 12,124 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. This was reported by Sultan Suranbaev, a doctor from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." According to him, this is a 27% increase compared to the previous week.

12.01.2026, 16:22
Society

The elimination of anthrax outbreaks is coming to an end in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, work is nearing completion on the elimination of anthrax outbreaks. This was reported by the Director of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Service, Adilet Sotaldiev, at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection. According to Sotaldiev, an inventory was conducted this year, resulting in the identification of 567 anthrax outbreaks across the country.

12.01.2026, 16:20
From January 18, new rules for the detention of cash at the EAEU border are being introduced.
Economy

From January 18, new rules for the detention of cash at the EAEU border are being introduced.

Starting from January 18, 2026, Kazakhstan will update the rules regarding the detention of cash at the border of the Eurasian Economic Union. These changes were approved by the order of the Minister of Finance on December 30, 2025, and are aimed at combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. According to the new regulations, state revenue authorities will rely on information from law enforcement and financial services, as reported by Lada.kz, citing zakon.kz.

12.01.2026, 16:18
Society

A new building of the Ministry of Justice has been constructed in Manas

The construction of a new building for the Ministry of Justice has been completed in Manas. According to the Ministry of Construction, work began in July 2024. A total of 58 million soms was allocated from the state budget for the implementation of this project. The building is designed in a modern architectural style and consists of three floors, providing all the necessary conditions for the comfortable and effective work of the employees.

12.01.2026, 16:13
Incidents

Collision of Vessels in Thailand: Condition of Kyrgyz Citizens Satisfactory

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reacted to the incident involving the collision of the tourist boat Korawich Marine 888 and a fishing vessel off the coast of Phuket. According to the MFA, 55 people were injured as a result of the accident. The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia, along with the honorary consul in Thailand, conducted a check of the passenger lists and confirmed that there were two citizens of Kyrgyzstan on board.

12.01.2026, 16:01
Incidents

Drinking Alcohol Ended in Tragedy in the Talas Region

In Kok-Tok, located in the Talas region, a tragedy occurred when a 58-year-old man named T. A. was killed on the evening of January 10. According to eyewitness accounts, he died in an ambulance. Reports indicate that the victim was drinking alcoholic beverages with a neighbor. At some point, a conflict arose between them, during which T. A. was brutally beaten, leading to his death.

12.01.2026, 16:00
Collision of a boat in Phuket: Kyrgyz citizens were not injured — Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Society

Collision of a boat in Phuket: Kyrgyz citizens were not injured — Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on the incident that occurred in Phuket, where the leisure boat Korawich Marine 888 collided with a fishing vessel. According to the latest information, 55 people were injured as a result of this collision. In response to the situation, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia quickly began working with the honorary consul of the country in Thailand to determine whether Kyrgyz citizens were on board the boat and their condition.

12.01.2026, 15:56
Society

"Young Talents": When a Hobby Becomes a Good Deed — the Story of 16-Year-Old Aziza from Karakol

Aziza Ruzieva is a 10th-grade student at Secondary School No. 1 named after Aldayar Uulu Moit Ake in Karakol. She is the youngest child in the family, and her passion for knitting came as a surprise, but her relatives support her endeavors with interest. Since childhood, she has tried her hand at various forms of creativity, but it was crocheting that became her true calling. According to her, it allows her to create durable items that cannot be lost, unlike drawings. Additionally, knitting is

12.01.2026, 15:54
Instead of a colony - a residential complex: the second phase of "Muras" has been completed in Bishkek
Society

Instead of a colony - a residential complex: the second phase of "Muras" has been completed in Bishkek

Photo 24.kg. 24-story residential buildings await their new residents On the site of colony No. 47 in Bishkek, a modern residential complex has emerged. The area, which was once associated with a correctional institution, now represents a revitalized urban space with new buildings and developed infrastructure. Housing construction for citizens across the country The State Mortgage Company (GIK) provides apartments to citizens in need of improved housing conditions, including shared

12.01.2026, 15:53
Uzbek Officials Explained the Rise in Propane Prices by the Increase in the Share of Imported Gas on the Exchange
World

Uzbek Officials Explained the Rise in Propane Prices by the Increase in the Share of Imported Gas on the Exchange

The Committee for the Development of Competition and Consumer Rights of Uzbekistan commented on the significant increase in the price of liquefied gas on the exchange, pointing to a noticeable reduction in the share of local production. Officials clarified that domestic propane is primarily directed towards the needs of the population and social institutions, as stated in the agency's press release. The response from committee staff regarding the changes in propane prices in the domestic

12.01.2026, 15:48