Exclusive

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced the introduction of additional requirements for obtaining B-1/B-2 visas to the USA for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to the new regulations, citizens of certain countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to pay a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount will be determined by the consular officer during the interview. Additionally, applicants will need to provide Form I-352 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, only after receiving instructions from the consular officer, as well as confirm their agreement to the deposit conditions on the U.S. Department

08.01.2026, 18:11

Economy

Safflower Oil Production Launched in Sokuluk District

The cake obtained in the processing process will be used for feeding livestock The production of safflower oil has been launched by the Kyrgyz State Breeding Plant located in the Sokuluk district. This project aims to develop processing and the use of cake in animal husbandry.

08.01.2026, 18:04

Economy

Declaration-2024. How much did the head of the Ministry of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev earn and what do his deputies own?

- In 2025, the agency previously known as the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic transformed into the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic — this occurred in February 2025. Nurdan Oruntaev, appointed as the director of the aforementioned agency on November 9, 2023, has held the position of minister since February 14, 2025.

08.01.2026, 18:00

Politics

Declaration-2024. What does President Sadyr Japarov own?

The State Tax Service has presented consolidated data on the declarations submitted by state and municipal employees for the year 2024. According to this data, President Sadyr Japarov earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms during the reporting year, but there is no information about his expenses.

08.01.2026, 17:56

Health

Fire at a nursing home. Blood center urges to donate blood for the victims

As a result of the tragic fire that occurred in a nursing home on January 6, there is an urgent need for donor blood for the victims. This information was announced by representatives of the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center. Everyone willing to help can visit the Republican Blood Center located at: Bishkek, Ch.Aitmatov Avenue, 60.

08.01.2026, 17:52

Society

Our People Abroad: Nurbakyt Orozbaev Lives in a Country Where Kyrgyzstan is Known for the History of the USSR, Bivol, and Shevchenko

Turmush continues to tell the stories of Kyrgyzstani people living, working, and studying abroad. 25-year-old Nurbakyt Orozbaev lives in a country where Kyrgyzstan is known thanks to the history of the USSR, Bivol, and Shevchenko. He was born on August 2, 2001, in the city of Astana, Kazakhstan. He was born and completed his primary education there. His parents are from Kyrgyzstan. His father is from the village of Moldo-Asan in the Talas region, and his mother is from the city of Kayindy in

08.01.2026, 17:51

Incidents

A criminal case has been initiated against police officers in the Uzgen district.

On January 3, 2026, in the Uzgen district, police officers from the Kurshab rural department, abusing their official powers, made an illegal detention of two individuals and used violence without the necessary procedural documentation. As a result of these actions, one of the detainees, A.B., suffered serious harm to his health. This information was announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. It was reported that on January 5, 2026, the Prosecutor's Office of

08.01.2026, 17:49

Society

Bishkek is Again Among the Top Three Cities in the World with the Most Polluted Air

The capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, once again ranks third in the list of the most polluted major cities in the world according to the Air Quality Index (AQI), according to the latest data from international monitoring. Currently, the AQI level in Bishkek is 281, which is classified as "very harmful to health." Leading this anti-rating is Lahore (Pakistan) with a threatening AQI of 398, which is considered life-threatening. Cairo (Egypt) is in second place with an AQI of 384. Experts

08.01.2026, 17:43

Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, mineral extraction amounted to 65.4 billion soms in the first 11 months of 2025.

- According to reports, the volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic for the first 11 months of 2025 at current prices reached 685.9 billion soms. In the mining sector, products worth 65.4 billion soms were produced during this period. The leading position in this area was held by the extraction of metallic ores, the volume of which amounted to 46 billion soms, highlighting its importance in the structure of industrial production. Other areas of the mining industry include:

08.01.2026, 17:36

Incidents

Anti-immigration raid. Protests erupted in Minneapolis after the murder of a woman

Mass protests occurred in downtown Minneapolis, triggered by the tragic death of a woman during an anti-immigration raid. The victim of the incident was 37-year-old Rene Nicole Good, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while she was in her car. In response, several thousand people took to the streets, expressing their feelings in a mourning rally and chanting slogans against ICE's actions. The scene of the incident is located near where George Floyd was

08.01.2026, 17:35

Society

In Bishkek, a suspect in the sale of "synthetics" has been detained

In the Pervomaisky district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a young man suspected of selling synthetic drugs has been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 7, the Drug Control Service received a report about the alleged sale of drugs in the Pervomaisky district. As a result of this fact, the investigation department of the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs initiated a criminal

08.01.2026, 17:30

Politics

Migrants with Infectious Diseases Proposed for Deportation from Russia

A new migration policy is actively being developed in Russia. This was announced by Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma, through his messenger. He noted that several legislative initiatives aimed at improving migration processes will be proposed in the near future.

08.01.2026, 17:24

Economy

Russia's Oil Export Revenues Have Fallen to a Minimum Since February 2022

According to information provided by Bloomberg, Russia's oil export revenues have fallen to a record low since February 2022. Last week, revenue from oil exports amounted to approximately $959 million, which is $500 million less than at the beginning of October.

08.01.2026, 17:04

Politics / Exclusive

Twenty Years Without Kyrgyz: What the Tough Signal from the Head of the State National Security Committee Was About

The phrase of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, addressed to representatives of the Chinese company China Road, became one of the most discussed topics in the public space at the end of 2025. The statement was made at a working meeting on the construction of the Barskoon — Karakol road in the Issyk-Kul region, but quickly went beyond the production episode and turned into a subject of broad public discussion. The occasion was Tashiev's harsh

08.01.2026, 17:04

Society

International experts have begun preparing a new nomination for the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries of "Sulaiman-Too"

On January 7, a meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan between the head of the Ministry of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, and his deputy, Askaral Madaminov, with an international group of experts. Their visit was organized as part of the work on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Mountain – Sulayman-Too." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the experts will be in the country from January 7 to 12. Their main goal is to develop new nominations that will help optimize

08.01.2026, 17:02

Exclusive

The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan commented on the video about the pits in the residential area "Altai"

The Ministry provided an official comment regarding the construction works in the residential area 'Altai': In the videos circulating on social media, pits for the foundation filled with water are shown, which has raised concerns among citizens. However, the Ministry assures that engineering and geological surveys were conducted before the start of construction works, which determined the groundwater level. The project documentation includes appropriate engineering measures. In

08.01.2026, 16:59

Economy

Import of frozen fish increased by 7% in the first 10 months of 2025

- In the first ten months of 2025, the import of frozen fish to Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%. This is confirmed by information provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October 2025, the republic imported 3,700 tons of frozen fish, totaling 8.6 million dollars. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 3,500 tons of fish worth 7.1 million dollars were imported, there is an observed growth.

08.01.2026, 16:54

Exclusive

Results of 2025. Launched Large-Scale Projects

- The past year of 2025 became a turning point for Kyrgyzstan with the launch of several major infrastructure initiatives that promise to bring significant benefits to the country in the future. Among these projects are the construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, the implementation of the Eastern Bypass Road in Bishkek, and the Barskoon–Bedel road, as well as the commencement of the construction of the international airport in Manas.

08.01.2026, 16:53

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, 163 educational institutions were built and renovated in 2025

President Sadyr Japarov shared the results of funding in the education sector In his recent speech, President Sadyr Japarov noted that in 2022, financial support was provided for the construction and renovation of educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan.

08.01.2026, 16:52

World

Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin, known for his role as Ruslan in the film "Reketir," has passed away.

Murat Bisembin, who turned 54, had been battling cancer for a long time. On December 22, he was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. The actor became widely known for his role as Ruslan in the film "Racketeer" and for his participation in other cinematic projects.

08.01.2026, 16:35

Society

The "Altai" Town Project in Bishkek Was Not Approved by the Institute of Seismology - NAS

Photo courtesy of the press service of the PCR Kanat Abdrakhmatov, president of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, announced on social media that the residential town project "Altai" in Bishkek was not approved by the Seismology Institute of the NAS KR. He emphasized that the construction of a large residential complex is taking place in a seismically hazardous area. This information prompted his comment, as a video surfaced on social media showing that the excavated

08.01.2026, 16:34

Society

One of the symbols of Mayor Myrzakmatov's rule is being dismantled

In Osh, at the intersection of Gapar Aitieva and Bekmamat Osmonov streets, the process of dismantling the monument to Barsbek-Kagan has begun. According to information from the city hall, the dismantling work is scheduled for January 8, 2026. "Barsbek-Kagan will be relocated. Initially, a place for its new location was determined, but another monument is planned to be installed there. Therefore, Barsbek-Kagan will be installed in another, yet to be determined location. At the moment, the

08.01.2026, 16:30

Sports

"We were going for victory, but the referee spoiled the game," — goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan national team (U-23) on the match against Saudi Arabia

Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, shared his impressions after the match against Saudi Arabia. The first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup took place on January 6 in Jeddah, where the Kyrgyz team lost 1-0.

08.01.2026, 16:12

Society

The Ministry of Construction commented on the situation regarding the construction of the "Altai" town.

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services commented on the situation with the construction of "Altai," located on the outskirts of Bishkek. Recently, images appeared on social media showing that the excavated pits at the construction site were filled with groundwater, creating the illusion of a pool. In response, the Ministry of Construction stated that prior to the start of work in this area, appropriate engineering and geological surveys were

08.01.2026, 16:10