Sergey Vakulenko, a senior researcher at the Carnegie Moscow Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, asserts in a special article for the Carnegie Politika project and the publication "Meduza" that the return of Venezuelan oil to the international market will not be a "panacea" for the U.S. administration for several key reasons.
- By the end of 2025, the global inflation rate was 3.4%, and the economy demonstrated its resilience, as stated at a briefing by Shantanu Mukherjee, Director of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. He noted that the easing of monetary policy and the improvement of cross-border financial flows have become important factors contributing to the stabilization of the global economy.
The Audi company was the first among automakers to test its Formula 1 car on a track that complies with the 2026 regulations. The tests took place at the "Barcelona-Catalunya" circuit, where the team conducted a shakedown of the R26 model.
In the Nookat district, young people were arrested for stealing a car and then exchanging it for another vehicle through social networks. This was reported by the press service of the Osh regional department of internal affairs.
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Since 2025, significant changes have occurred in the system of state support for farmers, processing enterprises, and individual entrepreneurs. Previously, access to preferential loans was provided only within the framework of two programs, but now their number has increased to five: FSH-13, CAPK, FOTP, as well as breeding and seed projects. This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information for 2025, 12 billion 242 million soms have
At the key handover event for new owners in the "Muras" residential complex, President Sadyr Japarov made a statement regarding the prices of state mortgage apartments. He noted that developers are building housing in Bishkek and the Chui region at a price of about $700 per square meter, after which these properties are transferred to the State Mortgage Company (GMC). “The State Mortgage Company adds about $250 to this base price per square meter and provides housing to citizens at a
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has submitted to the State Duma draft laws concerning the ratification of protocols that address issues related to the collection of alimony in the CIS countries. These documents are already available in the electronic database of the State Duma. The protocols, signed on behalf of Russia on May 13, 2025, pertain to amendments to the conventions on legal assistance and legal relations in civil, family, and criminal matters, adopted on
In the final of the Spanish Supercup, held in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid. The match, known as "El Clásico," took place on January 11 in Jeddah and ended with a score of 3:2 in favor of the "blaugrana." Rafinha was the hero of the match, scoring two goals in the 36th and 73rd minutes, while Robert Lewandowski also found the net in the 45+4 minute. For Real, the goals were scored by Vinícius Júnior (45+2) and Gonzalo García (45+6). In the final minutes
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, today 1,080 people celebrated their housewarming, having received apartments from the State Mortgage Company. Among them were both local residents and labor migrants who had long awaited their turn for their own housing. Chynara Minbaeva, one of the new homeowners, shared her impressions of receiving an apartment from the State Mortgage Company.
According to information published in the New York Post, the capture of Maduro was carried out by commandos who used a powerful secret weapon. One of the soldiers guarding the president described how this device affected his comrades: "There were many of us, but we couldn't do anything. At some point, they activated something. I can't exactly describe what it was, but the feeling was like a strong sound wave. My head was literally exploding, and we all started bleeding. Some
According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a tragedy occurred involving a citizen of the country in Malta. Shortly after receiving the notification, the Kyrgyz embassy in Italy began the process of repatriating her body to her homeland.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has made an official statement regarding the tragic death of a woman from Kyrgyzstan in Malta. It has been reported that after receiving confirmation from the Maltese authorities about the death of the citizen, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Italy began cooperating with local authorities to organize the return of the body to the homeland. Assistance from compatriots will also be provided in this process.
At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, the winners were announced. Best Drama went to "Hamnet," while Best Comedy was awarded to "Battle for Battle." In one of the most competitive categories, Timothy Chalamet emerged victorious. It is known that the Golden Globe is an important step on the path to the Oscar, as reported by the BBC Russian Service. Winners of the Awards "Hamnet" — a drama directed by Chloe Zhao, is based on the book by Maggie
- In 2025, more than 261 million soms were allocated for veterinary activities in Kyrgyzstan, which allowed for the implementation of over 25.5 million preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic measures. This was reported by Bakyt Sharapov, Deputy Director of the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. According to Sharapov, previously about 86–87 million soms were allocated for such
In Poland, a woman in a state of alcohol intoxication was admitted to the hospital at 38 weeks of pregnancy. Tests showed that her blood contained almost three promille of alcohol, which resulted in her newborn child also being born "drunk," as reported by the Polish newspaper Fakt.
Asli Aliyeva, a resident of the village of Nizhny Orok in the Sokuluk district, spoke at a press conference organized by AKIpress on January 12, where she shared her problem and appealed to law enforcement agencies. According to her, in June 2025, her nephew, known as P.A., convinced Aliyeva to issue a General Power of Attorney to him to resolve issues related to one of her land plots.
On January 11, inspectors from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an operation to confiscate 300 meters of illegal synthetic nets from the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. The Ecological and Technical Supervision Service noted that regular raids are carried out on the waters of the lake as part of efforts to ensure environmental safety and combat the illegal use of natural resources.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, local residents report problems at the livestock market, where vehicles are driving into oncoming traffic, leading to traffic jams. According to city dwellers, especially on Fridays and weekends, the presence of traffic inspectors would be extremely relevant. Otherwise, as motorists claim, passenger and freight vehicles arriving at the market collide with each other, drive into oncoming lanes, and thus create congestion, significantly complicating
As part of the nationwide testing last year, 57,305 applicants took the test in the state language. This data is presented in the report of the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods (CAELM) on the results of the National Testing. According to the Center, the distribution of applicants' knowledge by levels is as follows:
In Bishkek, the section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, located above Jaiyl Baatyr Avenue (Southern Highway), has opened for vehicle traffic after the completion of reconstruction work. The Bishkek City Hall confirmed this information, stating that this segment was closed for the construction of four underground pedestrian crossings. The work began on January 1, and four pedestrian crossings, each 33.5 meters long and 4 meters wide, are being built in this area. Currently, finishing works inside
According to the results of the National Testing in 2025, 4,220 girls and 2,883 boys were admitted to universities. This data is presented in the report of the Center for Assessment in Education and Teaching Methods (CAETM) here. The average test score among girls was 6.7 points higher compared to boys — 130.1 versus 123.4. This trend has been observed in previous years as well.
A recent article in "Evening Bishkek" titled "Inventions with a Stunning Effect Are Not Used in the Country," published on December 20, 2025, attracted significant public attention.
Kyrgyzstan has become a key element of the new strategy of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning the reclamation of uranium sites in Central Asia for the years 2025-2030. This plan was presented at the meeting of the Coordination Group on Uranium Sites (CGULS) in Tashkent last year. The document notes that significant reserves of uranium legacy, left over from the Soviet era, are concentrated in Kyrgyzstan. These sites are located in mountainous and seismically active areas,