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In the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, a glacier that is growing has been found
World

In the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, a glacier that is growing has been found

At an altitude of about 5,810 meters, the Kon-Chukurashi glacier is becoming the subject of study for an international team of scientists who conducted an expedition to this remote region. The results of their research were published in the popular science magazine Popular Mechanics, which reports on the unusual increase in the size of the glacier despite global climate changes. The researchers extracted two ice samples over 100 meters long from the ice cap. One of the cores was sent to the

12.01.2026, 16:55
Sports

<b>Kanybek Zholchubekov</b> appointed as the director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Bishkek City Hall

Kanibek Baibekovich Zholchubekov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as for tourism and youth policy of the mayor's office of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This information was confirmed by the press service of the mayor's office, according to which the order was signed by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev.

12.01.2026, 16:54
Economy

How much did the maintenance of the presidential administration cost in 2025?

According to the latest data, from January to December 2025, the expenses for the functioning of the administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 849.9 million soms, which is slightly lower than the planned 867.3 million soms. This data was obtained from the analysis of information from the "Open Budget." The salaries of employees amounted to 139.2 million soms, allowances - 137.9 million soms, and contributions to social needs reached 79.6 million soms. Additional

12.01.2026, 16:47
Resident of Suzak District confessed to the murder of his wife
Incidents

Resident of Suzak District confessed to the murder of his wife

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, a tragic event occurred involving the murder of a 28-year-old woman. The suspect in this crime is her 35-year-old husband. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the man himself initiated a call to the duty station of the Suzak District Department of Internal Affairs on January 3, 2026, at 19:55, where he confessed to the crime. Photo of the Internal Affairs Department of Jalal-Abad region.

12.01.2026, 16:45
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, the Bekkaris' pits want to be replaced with crematoriums

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, which took place on January 12, Deputy Saltanat Amanova raised the issue of the need to create Bekkari pits in various regions. She noted that there is only one such pit in Osh, built back in the 1970s, and it is already filled. As a result, local residents are forced to dispose of animal carcasses in random places. Amanova suggested that within the

12.01.2026, 16:43
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, excise tax rates on alcohol will increase starting in 2026

Starting from January 1, 2026, new excise tax rates on alcohol will come into effect in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was announced by the State Tax Service of the KR. Changes were recorded in a government resolution adopted on December 18, 2025. According to the document, excise rates will be increased gradually from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2029. Thus, from the beginning of 2026, the excise tax rate on vodka will be 200 soms per liter. It is worth noting that alcohol continues

12.01.2026, 16:40
Society

"Unusual Names": The Dancer from Tokmok is Jokingly Called Raspberry

In the "Unusual Names" section, we will tell you about Kulpunai Toktobekova, who lives in Tokmok, located in the Chuy region. Kulpunai was born and spent her childhood in the village of Kalygul, which is in the Chuy district. She is the seventh of eight children in her family and is currently not married.

12.01.2026, 16:37
Iranian authorities announced full control over the protests
World

Iranian authorities announced full control over the protests

Abbas Araghchi According to Araghchi, the protests sweeping the country are now under the full control of the government. The publication Iran International reports that Araghchi claims Tehran has significant evidence of the involvement of the U.S. and Israel in the recent terrorist acts in Iran.

12.01.2026, 16:34
Incidents

In Thailand, a boat sank with citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic on board. Comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In Phuket, an emergency occurred as a result of the collision between the sightseeing boat Korawich Marine 888 and a fishing vessel. At the time of the incident, there were 55 people on board, including 52 tourists and three crew members. According to information from TASS, the accident happened on January 11 in the morning hours. The vessel sustained serious damage and sank after the impact.

12.01.2026, 16:31
Health

Since October, 18 cases of coronavirus have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, - State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance

From the 40th to the 53rd week of 2025, 18 cases of seasonal coronavirus have been registered in the republic, as reported by Sultan Suranbaev, a doctor from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He noted that the Department is actively analyzing seasonal viruses, collecting samples from patients, and studying which viruses are currently circulating in the country.

12.01.2026, 16:28
Trump called himself the "acting president of Venezuela"
World

Trump called himself the "acting president of Venezuela"

In this message, Trump posted an edited screenshot from Wikipedia, which states his "position," however, such information is absent in the actual article. On January 3, American military forces attacked Caracas, during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured. As a result of these actions, at least 100 people were killed. Delsi Rodriguez, who previously held the position of vice president, was appointed as the interim president. The U.S.

12.01.2026, 16:24
Politics

Over $30 million for pandemic protection and strengthening food security

Kyrgyzstan will be allocated more than $30 million as part of the "Phase 1 for Kyrgyzstan" project under the global "One Health" program. This information was announced at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, and environmental protection. As reported by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, this project is part of an international initiative by the World

12.01.2026, 16:23
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, 12,124 cases of ARVI and influenza were registered in a week

From January 5 to 12, Kyrgyzstan recorded 12,124 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. This was reported by Sultan Suranbaev, a doctor from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." According to him, this is a 27% increase compared to the previous week.

12.01.2026, 16:22
Society

The elimination of anthrax outbreaks is coming to an end in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, work is nearing completion on the elimination of anthrax outbreaks. This was reported by the Director of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Service, Adilet Sotaldiev, at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection. According to Sotaldiev, an inventory was conducted this year, resulting in the identification of 567 anthrax outbreaks across the country.

12.01.2026, 16:20
From January 18, new rules for the detention of cash at the EAEU border are being introduced.
Economy

From January 18, new rules for the detention of cash at the EAEU border are being introduced.

Starting from January 18, 2026, Kazakhstan will update the rules regarding the detention of cash at the border of the Eurasian Economic Union. These changes were approved by the order of the Minister of Finance on December 30, 2025, and are aimed at combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. According to the new regulations, state revenue authorities will rely on information from law enforcement and financial services, as reported by Lada.kz, citing zakon.kz.

12.01.2026, 16:18
Society

A new building of the Ministry of Justice has been constructed in Manas

The construction of a new building for the Ministry of Justice has been completed in Manas. According to the Ministry of Construction, work began in July 2024. A total of 58 million soms was allocated from the state budget for the implementation of this project. The building is designed in a modern architectural style and consists of three floors, providing all the necessary conditions for the comfortable and effective work of the employees.

12.01.2026, 16:13
Incidents

Collision of Vessels in Thailand: Condition of Kyrgyz Citizens Satisfactory

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reacted to the incident involving the collision of the tourist boat Korawich Marine 888 and a fishing vessel off the coast of Phuket. According to the MFA, 55 people were injured as a result of the accident. The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia, along with the honorary consul in Thailand, conducted a check of the passenger lists and confirmed that there were two citizens of Kyrgyzstan on board.

12.01.2026, 16:01