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Incidents

Drug network with a turnover of $2.3 million dismantled in Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies detained three men suspected of selling drugs through a Telegram bot. To ensure anonymity, they accepted payments only in cryptocurrency, reports the publication "Kursiv." The operation to detain them took place in the Yunusabad district. At the time of the capture, the criminals were processing orders and managing their channel. The total volume of their illegal activities amounted to approximately $2.3 million.

06.01.2026, 13:02
Former Spartak footballer Mukhsin Mukhamadiev has passed away
Sports

Former Spartak footballer Mukhsin Mukhamadiev has passed away

According to relatives of Mukhsin Mukhamadiev, the 60-year-old former Spartak footballer and sports director of Rubin has passed away. His condition deteriorated since November 15, 2025, when he was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering strokes.

06.01.2026, 13:00
Society

"Starting in April, salaries of cultural workers will increase by 50%, and we will raise bonuses from 30% to 70%," - head of the Ministry of Culture

In an interview with AKIpress, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared plans to increase salaries for cultural workers. He reported that starting in April of this year, the salaries of all budget employees working in the fields of education and culture will be increased by 50%. Additionally, the Ministry of Culture has proposed increasing bonuses for its employees.

06.01.2026, 12:59
Vasiliy Malyuk has left the position of head of the SBU. The Security Service of Ukraine is now headed by Yevgeny Khmara.
World

Vasiliy Malyuk has left the position of head of the SBU. The Security Service of Ukraine is now headed by Yevgeny Khmara.

Vasiliy Malyuk, Yevgeny Khmara The head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasiliy Malyuk, announced his decision to leave the position. He noted that he will continue to work within the SBU structure, participating in the implementation of asymmetrical operations on an international scale, which, in his opinion, should inflict serious damage on the enemy. “A strong and modern intelligence agency is the foundation of our state's security. I am grateful to the President of Ukraine

06.01.2026, 12:52
Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: 63 new enterprises put into operation by the end of 2025
Economy

Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: 63 new enterprises put into operation by the end of 2025

In 2025, 63 new facilities were put into operation in the agro-industrial complex of the Kyrgyz Republic, including enterprises for processing agricultural products and developing trade and logistics infrastructure. Among them are logistics centers, as well as enterprises engaged in the processing of grain, berries, vegetables, as well as the production of milk, meat, fish, wool, and vegetable oil, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.

06.01.2026, 12:49
Politics

UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the situation in Venezuela

The UN Security Council convened for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela. The speech by Secretary-General António Guterres, delivered by his Deputy for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, raised serious concerns. “I am deeply troubled by the potential escalation of instability in the country, as well as its potential impact on the entire region and the precedent that may be set in international relations,” the statement reads.

06.01.2026, 12:44
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, a unified design passport system is being implemented at construction sites.

- The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan has announced the implementation of a unified design passport system for all construction sites in the country. This new initiative aims to standardize the registration and control of construction projects, which, in turn, has significantly reduced the number of arising questions. Furthermore, this passport serves as official confirmation of the legality and quality of the constructed facilities.

06.01.2026, 12:44
Society

In Balykchy, the lives of 6 families living by the railway have changed dramatically

Zhiparkul Bayseitova, a resident of Balikchy, shared her story with Turmush about how her life, as well as the lives of five other families, dramatically changed after many years spent in dangerous conditions. “For 35 years, I lived in an old barrack located just two meters from the railway. This house, where six families lived, was in critical condition and at risk of collapse. Last year, railway workers came to us and stated that our house was on their territory, demanding its evacuation. My

06.01.2026, 12:33
Education

In Kyrgyzstan, they want more than 70% of graduates to pass the threshold score of the OTR.

The Cabinet of Ministers has developed initiatives to improve the country's educational system as part of the National Development Program until 2030. Among the proposed measures are increasing the coverage of preschool education for children aged 3 to 5 years to 80% and school education for children aged 6 to 17 years to 98.8%. All educational institutions are planned to be equipped with ramps to ensure access for children with disabilities.

06.01.2026, 12:15
Unmarried tourists banned from having sex in Bali
Society

Unmarried tourists banned from having sex in Bali

In 2026, Indonesia adopted a new Criminal Code that introduces a ban on extramarital intimate relationships. According to information from Reuters, the penalty for violating this law is imprisonment for up to one year.

06.01.2026, 12:01
Incidents

Video of bullying in the village of Alamedin. Under review by the leadership of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department.

On January 6, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" about the initiation of a preliminary investigation in connection with video recordings depicting acts of abuse against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin. Police officials clarified that all individuals related to this incident have already been identified and questioned.

06.01.2026, 11:54
How to Divinate on Christmas and in the Holy Days: Five Rituals for Love and the Future
Society

How to Divinate on Christmas and in the Holy Days: Five Rituals for Love and the Future

Photo from the internet The period before Christmas is a great time for predictions about the future and love. The most favorable time for divination is considered to be the Holy Days, which begin on Christmas (January 7) and end on Epiphany (January 19). These two weeks are recognized as sacred for Orthodox Christians and are perfect for making wishes and conducting various divination rituals. Card Divination Photo from the internet You will need a deck of cards, specifically four kings.

06.01.2026, 11:52
Society

Folk Legends: From the Establishment of the Village Club in 1929 to the Modern Library

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 program. Previously, a correspondent from Turmush covered the history of the village and its first settlers. This time, Nurmanbet Nurai Kankozhoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3 of Krasnaya Rechka, shared with the Turmush correspondent the story of the establishment of the first rural club and hospital.

06.01.2026, 11:51
Economy

Minister Oruntaev checked the progress of the construction of the IT town "Osh-City": the commissioning of the first blocks is scheduled for the summer of 2026.

- On December 30, 2025, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the Osh region during a working trip to check on the progress of the IT town construction as part of the "Osh-City" project, as reported by the ministry. During the inspection, the minister emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of quality in construction work and strict adherence to deadlines at every stage of the project implementation.

06.01.2026, 11:48
At the US trial, Maduro called himself a prisoner of war and rejected charges in the drug terrorism case
World

At the US trial, Maduro called himself a prisoner of war and rejected charges in the drug terrorism case

Illustrative photo At a court hearing held on Monday, January 5, in New York, Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores made statements about their innocence after being detained by U.S. authorities during a military operation. “I am innocent. I am an honorable man, and I remain the president of my country,” CNN quotes Maduro, who also referred to himself as a “prisoner of war.” He recounted that he was captured in his own home in Caracas, Venezuela. At the hearing,

06.01.2026, 11:43
Incidents

In the Bakai-Ata District, poachers were detained

In the Bakai-Ata district, individuals engaged in poaching have been detained. Ecologists reported that on January 2, during raids, it was discovered that a local resident was illegally hunting and had killed 9 partridges. The seized birds and pneumatic weapon were sent to the Aitmatov district department of internal affairs. Additionally, as part of a raid conducted on January 4, two more individuals from the Aitmatov district were detained for illegally killing 18 chukars (stone partridge).

06.01.2026, 11:43
Incidents

Suspects in Cattle Rustling Detained

According to information published on January 6 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the police have detained suspects in livestock theft. The incident occurred on December 27 at 21:29, when a resident of the village of Manas, located in the Sokuluk district, reported that intruders had entered his yard and stolen 21 sheep from the barn.

06.01.2026, 11:40