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A new kindergarten has opened in the village of Otuz-Adyr

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Otuz-Adyr, the construction of a new kindergarten has been completed. According to the Ministry of Construction, 53 million soms from the state budget were allocated for the construction of this facility. The building has a total area of 1,078 square meters. The two-story kindergarten was designed in accordance with modern standards. It includes sleeping rooms, educational and developmental spaces, a kitchen, as well as a medical

13.01.2026, 08:50
Former Prime Minister of Georgia Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Money Laundering
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Former Prime Minister of Georgia Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Money Laundering

Photo from the internet. Irakli Garibashvili Irakli Garibashvili, the former Prime Minister of Georgia, has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined 1 million lari. This was reported by the country's prosecutor's office, according to DW. Initially, the politician faced a risk of 9 to 12 years of imprisonment. During the investigation, $6.5 million was seized, which was found in his home.

13.01.2026, 08:41
Society

In the Ton District, thousands of meters of poaching nets have been destroyed

In the Ton District, poaching nets totaling thousands of meters have been eliminated. Throughout 2025, employees of the tourist-ecological police from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, in cooperation with officers from the Ton District Department of Internal Affairs, conducted an operation to eliminate illegal fishing nets collected from the waters of the lake in the Ton District.

13.01.2026, 08:04
World

Trump imposed 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

Starting January 12, according to President Donald Trump's announcement on his social media platform Truth Social, all countries that engage in trade with Iran will be required to pay a 25% tariff on all commercial transactions with the United States. "This decree is final and not subject to appeal," he noted in his message. According to data from Bloomberg, among Iran's main trading partners are countries such as India, China, and Turkey.

13.01.2026, 07:56
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The Cabinet approved the protocol with the Russian Federation on exempting the RFCR from paying insurance contributions and other social deductions.

- The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision regarding the protocol with the Government of the Russian Federation concerning the application of Article 6 of the agreement on the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, signed on November 24, 2014. This document was signed on November 7, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the protocol, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund will be exempt from paying insurance contributions and other social deductions on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. This exemption will take

13.01.2026, 07:35
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The average level of government debt in developing countries has increased from 56% to 70% of GDP, - analysis

- According to information provided by the EDB, the global economy has reached "normal" levels of interest rates after a decade dominated by ultra-loose monetary policy. This change occurred during the period from the late 2000s to the early 2020s. EDB experts emphasize that one of the consequences of rising interest rates has been a significant increase in debt burden.

13.01.2026, 07:23
Health

Ministry of Health: Following the inspection and high mortality rates, the director of the Cardiology Center and the Research Institute of Heart Surgery has been dismissed.

As a result of an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Health, Talantbek Sooronbaev, the director of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, and Samidin Shabyraliev, the director of the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, were relieved of their duties. On January 12, Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov held a meeting to discuss the results of the on-site inspection of these medical institutions.

13.01.2026, 03:56
Sports

The Kyrgyzstan national team concludes its performance at the Asian Cup (U-23)

The Kyrgyzstan national football team for players under 23 has completed its matches in the Youth Asian Cup, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. In the last match of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team faced the team from Jordan, losing with a score of 0:1. The only goal in this match was scored in the 33rd minute of the first half.

13.01.2026, 01:18
Society

777 people received a protection order in the Jalal-Abad region last year

In 2025, 847 reports of domestic violence were registered in the Jalal-Abad region, according to information from the regional police press service. Of this number, 777 individuals received protection orders. More than half of them, specifically 712, were issued to women, 24 to girls, and 41 to men. Since the beginning of 2026, in the first ten days, 45 new reports of domestic violence have been registered, of which 40 also received protection orders. 39 of these were granted to women, and one

13.01.2026, 00:44
After the Ministry of Health's inspection, the heads of the NCCIT and the NIIHSITO voluntarily resigned from their positions.
Health

After the Ministry of Health's inspection, the heads of the NCCIT and the NIIHSITO voluntarily resigned from their positions.

Recently, the Ministry of Health held a meeting chaired by Kanybek Dosmambetov to discuss the results of an on-site inspection conducted at the M. Mirrahimov National Center for Cardiology and Therapy (NCCCT) and the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (SRIHOT). During the inspection at NCCCT, serious deficiencies were found in the organization of emergency care for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Among the identified problems were the idle state of

12.01.2026, 23:52
Security at Pinko Casino: How User Data and Financial Transactions are Protected
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Security at Pinko Casino: How User Data and Financial Transactions are Protected

Issues of digital security become particularly relevant in the context of using gaming platforms. When exploring the features of Pinco Casino, it is important to understand what measures are being taken to protect personal information and financial transactions. A reliable security architecture fosters trust with users, allowing them to interact with the service safely.

12.01.2026, 23:14
In Kyrgyzstan, excise tax rates on alcoholic products have been increased
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In Kyrgyzstan, excise tax rates on alcoholic products have been increased

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic informs about the upcoming increase in excise tax rates on alcoholic beverages, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers adopted on December 18, 2025, excise tax rates on alcohol will be increased gradually until January 1, 2029.

12.01.2026, 23:12
Society

Host Vladimir Solovyov suggested to "start a special military operation" in Armenia and Central Asia

After recent statements by Vladimir Solovyov regarding the possibility of military intervention in Armenia, Russia's ambassador to that country, Sergey Kopyrkin, was summoned to the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports Meduza. In one of his broadcasts, Solovyov noted that Russia, like the United States in Venezuela, should ignore international law and consider the use of force to prevent Armenia and Central Asian countries from exiting the Russian sphere of influence.

12.01.2026, 22:59