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Delsy Rodriguez took the oath as acting president of Venezuela
World

Delsy Rodriguez took the oath as acting president of Venezuela

Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela. Photo by Ariana Cubillos / AP Photo / dpa / picture alliance. Delcy Rodriguez, who previously held the position of vice president, took the oath before the National Assembly, as reported by DW. This event took place against the backdrop of a U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, who previously held the presidential office. The ceremony was conducted by her brother, parliament speaker Jorge Rodriguez. She noted: "I came, mourning the

06.01.2026, 09:33
Nelly Nosalik: Advertising on Social Media - The Most Promising Direction
Economy

Nelly Nosalik: Advertising on Social Media - The Most Promising Direction

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing trend of female entrepreneurship in the field of information technology. Often, the lack of specialized education does not prevent women from achieving success in this area. Many startups are initiated by mothers on maternity leave, among whom Nelly Nosalik stands out, demonstrating that digitalization is actively developing and women are keeping up with modern demands.

06.01.2026, 09:26
Society

Muskrat Attacks and Bites Man Near Tokmok. Video

During a fishing trip for trout, a man encountered an unexpected threat — a nutria. According to witness accounts, the incident occurred when Arthur Sedov, known among fishermen in Kyrgyzstan as the "Asian Wanderer", was fishing in a fish farming facility near Tokmok. This area is home to many nutrias, and local fish farmers express dissatisfaction that these animals dig burrows, causing breaches in the dams. "When I noticed that a nutria had caught on my hook, I decided to

06.01.2026, 09:23
Society

Not Just Drivers: Police in Bishkek Take on Pedestrian Discipline

In Bishkek, a preventive raid called "Pedestrian" has been launched, organized by the Patrol Police Department with the aim of reducing the number of road traffic accidents involving pedestrians. According to the department's information, within the framework of this raid, police officers identify violations of traffic rules and issue protocols under Article 190 of the Code of Offenses. In addition, they conduct conversations with citizens aimed at raising awareness of proper

06.01.2026, 08:50
Nicolas Maduro Appeared in Court in the USA
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Nicolas Maduro Appeared in Court in the USA

Nicolas Maduro in court. Reuters. At a hearing held on January 5 in New York, Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were detained as a result of a U.S. military operation, insisted on their innocence, as reported by DW, citing international news agencies. "I am innocent. I am an honorable man and still the president of my country," Maduro's words are quoted by the Associated Press. He also described himself as a "prisoner of war."

06.01.2026, 08:48
Society

Temperature Records. The coldest January 6th in Bishkek was in 1956

On January 6, 1956, the coldest day in the history of Bishkek was recorded, with a temperature dropping to −29.3 degrees. This data was provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." At the opposite end of the temperature records is the year 1940, when the same day recorded +16.7 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" resource collects information about weather conditions worldwide. Temperature records for each day are determined based on the lowest and highest values with

06.01.2026, 08:43
Asian Cup. Edmar Lacerda commented on the preparation of the Kyrgyzstan national team
Sports

Asian Cup. Edmar Lacerda commented on the preparation of the Kyrgyzstan national team

Today in Jeddah, the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026 will begin, during which the Kyrgyzstan national team will face the team of Saudi Arabia. The head coach of our team, Edmar Lacerda, spoke about the preparatory activities. Photo from the archive. Head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team Edmar Lacerda According to him, the Kyrgyzstan team arrived at the tournament with the goal of demonstrating quality and spectacular football. “We understand that we are in a tough group with

06.01.2026, 08:40
In Kyrgyzstan, 63 agricultural enterprises will be established in 2025
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, 63 agricultural enterprises will be established in 2025

The results of 2025 show that 63 new facilities focused on the processing of agricultural products and the improvement of trade and logistics infrastructure have been put into operation in Kyrgyzstan as part of agricultural development. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that among these facilities are trade and logistics centers, as well as enterprises engaged in the processing of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meat, fish, and wool, including facilities producing organic

06.01.2026, 07:53
Inflation in Turkey has decreased to a four-year low
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Inflation in Turkey has decreased to a four-year low

According to Kazinform, by the end of December 2025, annual inflation in Turkey had dropped to its lowest level since November 2021. According to information provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), consumer price inflation in December 2025 was 30.89%. This figure is the lowest in the last 49 months. It is worth noting that the last time such a low level was recorded was in November 2021, when inflation stood at 21.31%. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index increased by

06.01.2026, 07:19
The Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry has mandated compliance with the rules for the storage and transportation of vaccines for animals.
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The Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry has mandated compliance with the rules for the storage and transportation of vaccines for animals.

A recent working visit to the "Biocombinat" enterprise and the State Laboratory for Testing and Certification of Veterinary Drugs was made by high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, Badamsuren Myagmarsuren. This was reported by the ministry headed by him. At the "Biocombinat," a wide range of veterinary drugs is produced, including 44 types of liquid vaccines, 21 types of dry vaccines, 20 diagnostic agents, and three types of

06.01.2026, 05:48
Kazakhstan Begins to Fulfill Its Duties as Chairman of the EAEU
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Kazakhstan Begins to Fulfill Its Duties as Chairman of the EAEU

Kazakhstan is now responsible for the EAEU at a time when the global economy is experiencing unstable times, noted Kazakh political scientist Talgat Kaliev. According to him, the world economy is on the brink of transformation, and the current changes could radically alter the familiar paradigms that have been in place since World War II. “The global trading system, which was based on market specialization, is now changing, and its new equilibrium is still unclear. It is important to

06.01.2026, 04:00
The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with governors in the aimak of Khövsgöl
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The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with governors in the aimak of Khövsgöl

The Prime Minister Zandan Shatar Gombojav is working in Khubsugul. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing for an important event scheduled for January 15, 2026. As part of a unified meeting, it is planned to gather the chairpersons of the khurals, representatives of citizens from the capital, and governors to sign agreements reflecting the results of their work.

06.01.2026, 03:53
The National Camel Festival will be held in the aimag of Dundgovi
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The National Camel Festival will be held in the aimag of Dundgovi

The festival aims to promote the unique culture of Mongolian camels, including the Bactrian camels with two humps, as well as to expand economic opportunities related to camel products and to pass on the rich heritage of camel breeding to future generations. The event program includes meetings of camel breeders from across the country, competitions of camel culture masters, and races on adult male camels (atan), two-year-old camels (tor), and three-year-old camels (tailag).

06.01.2026, 03:31
Olympic Champion Masu Baker to Conduct Classes for Young Judokas of Uvs Aimag
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Olympic Champion Masu Baker to Conduct Classes for Young Judokas of Uvs Aimag

As part of the cooperation with the Judo Federation of Mongolia, Baker intends to conduct a week-long training session for young judokas in the Uvs aimag. He will share his knowledge, experience, and techniques for conducting matches, which will significantly help improve the training level of local young athletes and their skills to meet international standards. After the official part of the visit, Baker will also participate in the opening of a judo tournament for juniors, which will take

06.01.2026, 03:19
As part of the unified national championship, 10 sports will be represented.
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As part of the unified national championship, 10 sports will be represented.

In 2022, the first championship took place under the slogan "Mongolian Sports – One Stage – One Dream," which marked the beginning of increased interest in sports among youth and children. The format of the event will resemble the Asian Games, and competitions will be held at several venues, such as the Steppe Arena, Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace, Wrestling Palace, and Uranhan Sports Complex. The championship opening will start on January 18 with ice climbing and will conclude on

06.01.2026, 03:10
Mongolian Riders to Participate in the Dakar Rally 2026
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Mongolian Riders to Participate in the Dakar Rally 2026

Mongolia will be represented by these two athletes: Erdenebileg Khaliunbold and Muren Purevdorj. On the first day of the race, participants covered 527 km, of which 305 km were special sections. This section was diverse: the racers encountered rocky, sandy, and dirt sections. In particular, about 70% of the entire route was on gravel roads, 16% on sandy roads, 8% on rocky roads, and 4% through dunes.

06.01.2026, 03:06
Mongolia Tops World Ranking in Memory Development After Winning the World Championship
World

Mongolia Tops World Ranking in Memory Development After Winning the World Championship

Mongolia confidently takes first place in the world ranking for memory. At the 34th World Memory Championship, which was the concluding event of 2025, the Mongolian team secured first place in the overall standings. This marks the seventh time in the last 15 years that the country has triumphed in this intellectual sport, highlighting its status as one of the leading nations in this field.

06.01.2026, 03:01
Economy

The old cattle market in the Jayil district is in a deplorable state. A new one will be built.

Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, conducted an inspection of the livestock market in the Jayil district. The press service of the representative office reported his dissatisfaction following the visit. During the inspection, it was found that the market does not meet sanitary, veterinary, and infrastructure standards, which significantly complicates the maintenance and sale of agricultural animals.

06.01.2026, 01:04
U-23 Asian Cup. Referee lineup announced for the Kyrgyzstan match
Sports

U-23 Asian Cup. Referee lineup announced for the Kyrgyzstan match

On January 6, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the final part of the U-23 Asian Cup will begin. In this match, the Kyrgyzstan national team will face the host team — the Saudi Arabia national team. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the match will take place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. The officiating team will be led by Chinese referee Fu Ming, assisted by his compatriot Xiao Yi and Japanese referee Takeshi Asada. The reserve referee is Rio Tanimoto from Japan.

06.01.2026, 00:42
The works of historians from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on World War II have received recognition at Moscow State University.
Society

The works of historians from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on World War II have received recognition at Moscow State University.

International Forum of Literature as a Humanitarian Platform In Moscow, at the walls of Lomonosov Moscow State University, an international scientific and pedagogical forum took place, which also hosted the congress of the Society of Russian Literature. As part of this event, a competition titled "Echo of the Great Victory in the CIS Space" was held. According to kz24.news, the event brought together researchers and educators in the humanities from CIS countries who are working on

06.01.2026, 00:12