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Gold prices set a new record amid two factors
World

Gold prices set a new record amid two factors

On the night of Monday, January 12, the price of a troy ounce of gold approached the mark of 4600 dollars, according to media reports. As reported by DW, since the beginning of the current year, the price of gold has increased by about six percent. In 2025, this metal became extremely popular among investors, demonstrating a price increase of 65 percent, the highest figure since 1979. At the same time, the price of silver over the same period rose by almost 150 percent.

12.01.2026, 19:42
Incidents

At Issyk-Kul, the investigation revealed the privatization of land by a farming enterprise with an area inflated by 16 times — the court issued a verdict against the state notary.

In the Issyk-Kul region, a court trial took place, resulting in the acquittal of a former state notary in a case related to the registration of land documents in the Ton district. According to information presented in the State Register of Judicial Acts, I.K.T., as a notary, acting on the basis of an order from the Justice Department of the Issyk-Kul region dated June 13, 2003, improperly fulfilled his official duties, which led to the commission of an official crime.

12.01.2026, 19:34
Incidents

A woman was killed in the Suzak district. Her husband has been detained.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, an investigation is underway regarding the murder of a young woman. According to information from the regional police department, on January 3, a call was received at 102 from a resident of the district, born in 1990. He reported that as a result of a domestic dispute that occurred around 19:55, he killed his wife, born in 1997.

12.01.2026, 19:30
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 545 fish farms are officially registered, - Ministry of Agriculture

- During the committee meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 12, 2026, Deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva raised the issue of the number of legally registered fish farms in Kyrgyzstan. According to the information provided by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev, there are currently 545 fish farms registered in the country.

12.01.2026, 19:30
Society

Wild boars attack livestock in the Zardala mountains, - deputy

In the Batken region, in the Zardaly mountains, there has been an increase in the population of bears, snow leopards, and ibexes. Local residents report that the number of wild animals in these mountains has significantly risen. “We are used to them coming down to the water sources and then returning back. This has become a common occurrence, so we rarely film them,” they share. Bears, which sometimes approach close to villages, do not currently pose a threat to humans. Additionally, the number

12.01.2026, 19:28
Society

In the Jalal-Abad Region, 82 wolves and over 1000 jackals were shot.

In the Jalal-Abad region, hunting teams and representatives of limited liability hunting societies have carried out the culling of 82 wolves and 1051 jackals. According to Sherikbay Shaimkulov, head of the department of specially protected natural areas of the regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, special commissions were formed at the beginning of the year to implement the government decree of February 26, 2016, No. 89, and a procedure for

12.01.2026, 19:23
Society

Meta removed over 500,000 accounts due to the ban on social networks for children

Meta Platforms has decided to delete 550,000 accounts on the platforms Instagram, Facebook, and Threads just a few days after the new law in Australia came into effect, which prohibits access to social networks for users under 16 years old. This large-scale deactivation was prompted by the introduction of age restrictions requiring technology companies to remove profiles of minors to avoid significant fines. This information was published in The Guardian. According to the source, from December

12.01.2026, 19:21
Sports

The Kyrgyzstan national team is preparing for the World Cup in Bishkek

The national ice hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, composed of young athletes, continues its training in preparation for the World Championship, which will take place among teams made up of players no older than 20 years. The competitions in Division 3B will be held from January 18 to 24 on the ice of the "Bishkek Arena." Six teams will participate in the tournament, competing in a round-robin format. The winner of this tournament will have the opportunity to compete in Division 3A next year.

12.01.2026, 19:16
World

In Estonia, a Frozen Waterfall Collapsed on Tourists

An emergency situation occurred at the observation platform near Kohtla-Järve, where ice blocks from the frozen Valaste waterfall fell on tourists, including children. In a video published by the media, large ice chunks can be seen falling from a height directly onto the part of the platform where people were located. Fortunately, the tourists reacted quickly and managed to leave the dangerous area. According to preliminary reports, no one was injured.

12.01.2026, 19:15
Incidents

Suspects in Robbery Detained in Nookat

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region detained suspects in robberies that occurred in Nookat. According to the police, on January 5, a citizen A. Z., born in 1982, filed a report with the Nookat District Department of Internal Affairs. He stated that on December 17, he was assaulted by an unknown individual, who then stole his mobile phone.

12.01.2026, 19:15
Incidents

In Talas, a man died after being struck on the head with a stick. A suspect has been detained.

In Talas, a citizen suspected of causing serious harm to health resulting in death has been detained. As reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, on the night of January 11, 2026, a phone call was received at the Talas District Police Department from the Talas Regional Combined Hospital, stating that an unknown man had been brought to the medical facility in serious condition by an ambulance crew.

12.01.2026, 19:14
Politics

The CEC accredited 16 media outlets for campaigning in the repeat elections for the Housing Council in District No. 13

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC) has approved the list of media outlets that will participate in the election campaigning for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 13. Included in the list of accredited resources are 16 media outlets, among which are one print publication, nine television channels, three radio stations, and three internet portals.

12.01.2026, 19:12
Former Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Sent to Pretrial Detention Center
Incidents

Former Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Sent to Pretrial Detention Center

According to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, Akkulu Berdieva, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been placed in pre-trial detention. This was confirmed by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek. According to the court's decision made on January 12, the investigator of the GSU of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic filed a petition for a preventive measure in the form of detention for Berdieva, which was granted. Berdieva, also known as B. A.

12.01.2026, 19:01
In Nookat, a car was stolen and then they tried to exchange it for another one on social media.
Incidents

In Nookat, a car was stolen and then they tried to exchange it for another one on social media.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the incident occurred on the night of December 1, 2025, when M. E., born in 1966, reported to the Nookat District Police Department about the theft of his VAZ-2107 car, which was parked near his home. This case was registered, and a preliminary investigation began. Based on the collected data, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the illegal

12.01.2026, 19:01
Sports

World Championship (U-20) in Bishkek: Who Made It to the Kyrgyzstan National Team? Names

The final list of players for the Kyrgyzstan national team participating in the U-20 World Ice Hockey Championship has been published. The competitions in Division 3B are scheduled from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena," where six teams will compete in a round-robin tournament. The winning team will have the opportunity to advance to Division 3A next year.

12.01.2026, 18:56
Society

Kyrgyzstan ranked 75th in the Henley & Partners Passport Index

The updated Passport Index for 2026 was presented by Henley & Partners. This ranking covers over a hundred passports and is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Kyrgyzstan ranked 75th in this index, which coincides with Uzbekistan's position. Holders of the Kyrgyz passport can visit 61 countries without a visa.

12.01.2026, 18:38
Economy

Trump's tariffs increase risks for the US economy and global trade, — Bloomberg

- Leading economic experts emphasize that free trade is a driving force behind economic growth, while protectionist measures, including tariffs, can threaten the economy. This opinion was expressed by Bloomberg Economics chief economist Tom Orlik in his review on the Bloomberg YouTube channel, discussing the U.S. trade strategy and its impact on global trade. He noted that President Donald Trump raised average tariffs to approximately 15%, and on some goods from China, they reach a temporary

12.01.2026, 18:31
Society

The Bishkek City Hall denied the information that the nursing home is being moved outside the city.

In Bishkek, the city hall denied rumors circulating on social media about relocating the nursing home located on Abay Street outside the city and handing over its territory to developers. As representatives of the city hall told AKIpress in an interview, the institution "Үмүт үйү," intended for elderly people and individuals with disabilities, is municipal and funded from the local budget. It will continue its operations as usual. The city hall emphasized: "The issue of

12.01.2026, 18:26
Society

The Cabinet approved the list of categories of workers with special types of work

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of categories of workers whose activities have special working conditions, as well as determined the duration of their working hours. This decision was signed by the head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The main goal of this resolution is to create a legal framework for regulating working hours for certain categories of employees engaged in work with special conditions, which is in accordance with the Labor Code and takes into account the specifics

12.01.2026, 18:23