Murat Bisembin, who was 53 years old, passed away after a long illness. He gained fame for his role in the film "Racket." According to Orda.kz, in September 2024, the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
On January 7, the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, held a meeting with international experts regarding the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sulaiman-Too." This information was released by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Specialists arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in a project aimed at optimizing the boundaries of the Sulaiman-Too buffer zone, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Their work will take place from January 7 to 12.
During an investigation conducted by the BBC, it was revealed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received a large sum from a Kazakh oligarch using money from a company accused of corruption. Timur Kulibayev, a billionaire from Kazakhstan, confirmed through his lawyers that he used a loan from Enviro Pacific Investments to acquire Andrew's former mansion. The Italian prosecutor's office established that in 2007 this company received cash through bribery. Just a few weeks after the last
According to Abdrakhmatov, he recently learned about the construction of "Altai" through social media. He emphasized that the high levels of groundwater in this area have been known for a long time, and any construction requires careful engineering solutions and approvals. Nevertheless, the project, which includes 1,500 five-story buildings, did not undergo the necessary expertise at the Institute of Seismology. Abdrakhmatov expressed surprise that such large-scale construction had
According to information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents were in the process of conducting "targeted operations" when protest participants began to interfere with their actions. The agency claims that one woman attempted to run over officers, using her vehicle as a weapon. In response, one of the agents opened fire, acting in self-defense. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen commented on the incident, stating that at the time of the event, ICE
The Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov expressed the opinion that Kyrgyzstan should take measures in response to the introduction of a visa bond by the United States. Baisalov believes it is necessary to reconsider the existing visa regime for U.S. citizens.
Complaints have been received at the Call Center of Kaktus.media from residents regarding a recently repaired road. “At the intersection of Chuy and Osmonkula streets near the bridge, repairs were carried out. However, a hole was left after the work. Who is responsible for such work? Why do the same problems arise in our city? Where is the drainage system? It should be provided for such cases,” residents are asking.
The State Tax Service has published the declarations of public officials for the year 2024. According to the report, Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev earned 1 million 847 thousand 332 soms and 59 tyiyns over the past year. In the "expenses" section, it is stated that he has no expenses.
At the winter fair "Karakol Winter Fair 2026," taking place in Karakol, a demonstration of the elechek organized by artisans from the Jeti-Oguz region drew special attention from the audience. This event, dedicated to the national headwear, became one of the most vibrant parts of the occasion.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reports new additional requirements regarding the application for non-immigrant visas of categories B-1/B-2 (tourist and business) for entry into the United States. These changes will take effect on January 21, 2026. According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of State, citizens of a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to provide a financial guarantee ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount
The existing livestock market does not meet sanitary and veterinary standards Azmat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president in the Chuy region, during his working trip to the Jayil district, inspected the conditions at the existing livestock market and examined the site allocated for the construction of a new facility.
A case of domestic violence occurred in the Chui region, which led to the detention of a suspect, law enforcement agencies in the region report. According to information, on January 7, 2026, a woman born in 1995 contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district requesting action against her husband, citizen A.E., born in 1993. She reported that on the same day around 12:00 PM, in their home in the village of Ivanovka, during a conflict, her husband inflicted bodily harm on
- According to the information from the General Administration of Customs of China, Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 15 largest importers of Chinese cars for the 11 months of 2025. The full version of the publication is available by subscription.
The expanded roster of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team, which will represent the country at the 2026 Futsal Asian Cup, has been officially announced. This tournament will begin on January 27 in Indonesia, where 16 teams will participate, divided into four groups.
Recently, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with an international group of experts who arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site — "Sacred Mountain — Sulayman Too". According to the Ministry of Culture, this visit by the experts is part of the implementation of the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, adopted on October 31, 2025, regarding the optimization of the buffer zone
Weather forecast for January 9 in Kyrgyzstan. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather without precipitation is expected in the country. In the foothills and mountains, there may be formation of snow drifts and ice slicks. Fog will be observed in some areas at night and in the morning. Southeast winds at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
At the United Cup team tournament taking place in Perth, 23-year-old Raducanu decided not to take to the court, fearing for her physical condition. This information was reported by Reuters.
In the Alaï district, several poachers were detained over the course of one week for illegal fishing and hunting of rock partridges. This was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a game warden from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to Aydarov, the agency's staff regularly conducts raids. For example, in the village of Pravda, protocols were drawn up for three citizens who went fishing. At the time of the inspectors'
The Judicial Panel of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court reviewed the decision of the Nooken District Court on December 1, 2025, regarding the fraud case and changed the verdict, canceling probation supervision and imposing a real punishment of three years of imprisonment on the accused. Data on the case is taken from the State Register of Judicial Acts. According to the findings of the regional court, the accused, having abused the trust of the victim, took possession of two cars under different
In the Chui region, police officers detained a suspect in hooliganism related to inflicting multiple stab and cut wounds. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region. According to available information, on January 5, a citizen identified as S. K., born in 1972, approached the internal affairs department of the Panfilov district. He reported that around 06:00 near the "Nur" store in Kain, he was attacked by an unknown individual who, acting with hooligan
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order under which the country will cease its financial support and participation in 66 international organizations, including 31 entities from the United Nations (UN) system. This was reported by the White House. In an official statement, it is said that "many of these organizations contribute to the spread of radical climate initiatives, global governance, and ideological programs that contradict the sovereignty and economic interests of the United
In Shopokov, an inspection was conducted at the metal smelting enterprise OsOO "LAHORE STEEL MILLS," where foreign workers are employed. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the press service of the president's representative in the Chui region. According to the agency's information, the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, visited the plant in response to local residents' concerns about the potential negative
- The State Tax Service has presented consolidated information on the declarations of the leaders of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce for 2024. As of 2023, Bakyt Sydykov Tolomushevich, who has held the position of Minister of Economy and Commerce since December 18, 2024, earned 2,961,275.89 soms for the incomplete year.
He played the lead role in the film "Racketeer" The actor's death was confirmed by his daughter Diana. According to her, he was urgently hospitalized with a stroke at the end of December. Previously, his health had been fluctuating — improvements alternated with sharp declines. For the last year and a half, Murat Bisembin had hardly left the hospital.