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MMA Fighter Aizhigit Erkebai Uulu Returns to the Ring After a Three-Year Break
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MMA Fighter Aizhigit Erkebai Uulu Returns to the Ring After a Three-Year Break

Photo from the internet After a three-year break, fighter from Kyrgyzstan Aijigit Erkebai uulu is returning to the ring in mixed martial arts. This was reported by the portal mma_kyrgyz. According to the source, the fight will take place on January 11 in Samara (Russia) at the Open FC 61 tournament. Aijigit, who has a record of 7-2, will face Russian Vadim Leutin, who has a record of 0-1, in the weight category up to 66 kilograms.

09.01.2026, 17:32
Dmitry Bivol will fight against Michael Eifert this spring
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Dmitry Bivol will fight against Michael Eifert this spring

World boxing champion Dmitry Bivol is set to hold his next fight in the spring, with German boxer Michael Eifert as his opponent, reports Boxing Scene, citing the athlete's manager Vadim Kornilov. The fight, in which Bivol will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title, is scheduled to take place in March or April.

09.01.2026, 17:31
"Manchester City" Loses Points Again in the Title Race in the EPL
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"Manchester City" Loses Points Again in the Title Race in the EPL

"Manchester City" continues to face difficulties in the current season of the English Premier League, as this is already the third consecutive game in which the team has dropped points, drawing with "Brighton." In this match, held at the "Etihad," the hosts opened the scoring with a penalty converted by Erling Haaland at the end of the first half.

09.01.2026, 17:25
Society

Capacity of 200 people, parking for 25 cars — Osh City Hall issued a warning to the café "Atabek"

In the city hall of Osh, the café "Atabek" has once again been warned about the insufficient number of parking spaces. According to information from local authorities, the owners of cafés, restaurants, and other commercial establishments must provide parking for their customers. This requirement has become relevant due to the fact that, despite improvements in road infrastructure, drivers often leave their cars along the road, leading to traffic jams. In this regard, city authorities

09.01.2026, 17:19
Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemic situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable
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Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemic situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable

During the meeting, it was noted that at the end of 2025, there were 15,043 cases of ARVI and influenza registered. In the first week of 2026, the number of cases decreased to 9,490, and from January 5 to 8, 2026, it amounted to 6,745. Overall, the epidemiological situation remains stable, and monitoring of the situation is conducted daily in all regions. According to the heads of children's hospitals and health coordinators, hospital visits are within the long-term norms. However, it has

09.01.2026, 17:14
Society

Kyrgyzstan Featured in the Prestigious Ranking of the Best Tourist Destinations in the World for 2026

Kyrgyzstan has been included in the prestigious international list of the best travel destinations for 2026, compiled by the American newspaper The New York Times. This was reported by the tourism department of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the annual ranking, which covers 52 inspiring destinations around the world—from major cities to natural attractions—the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan secured a worthy place, according to the department's statement.

09.01.2026, 17:06
Politics

Trump is not against Maria Machado handing him her Nobel Peace Prize

In a recent interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, U.S. President Donald Trump stated his intention to meet with Maria Machado next week, as reported by Meduza. When Hannity asked if Trump would accept the Nobel Peace Prize if Machado decided to award it to him, he replied, "I heard she wants to do that. It would be a great honor."

09.01.2026, 17:05
Sports

Uran Satybaldiev completed training in Dagestan before his next fight in the UFC

Kyrgyz fighter Uran Satybaldiev has completed his training camp in Dagestan, preparing for his next fight in the UFC. His coach Tynchtykbek Omurzakov shared this in an interview with Sport AKIpress. “On January 15, we will head to Las Vegas, where Uran will need to acclimatize and improve his striking technique. Over the past two months, we have been actively training in Dagestan,” the coach noted.

09.01.2026, 17:04
Society

Almaty - Issyk-Kul Highway. What is the current stage of the project?

As part of the preparation for the construction of the Almaty — Issyk-Kul highway in Kazakhstan, an interagency working group has been formed. This was reported by the resource Tengrinews.kz. Members of this group include representatives from various government agencies, including the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Ecology, the NPP "Atameken," the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Ministry of Transport.

09.01.2026, 17:02
In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. A machine uprising?
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In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. A machine uprising?

In April, residents of Palo Alto and nearby towns were surprised to hear voices resembling Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at crosswalks. These "talking" traffic lights on the famous El Camino Real route began to emit strange and sometimes crude jokes, including mentions of Donald Trump and artificial intelligence. At first, it seemed like a joke, but there was a serious vulnerability behind it. One button, mimicking Zuckerberg's voice, said: "It's okay to feel

09.01.2026, 16:55
Education

Since the early 1990s, 40 out of 71 kindergartens in the city of Osh have come under private ownership.

Since gaining independence, 40 kindergartens in Osh have been transferred to private hands and various state institutions. This was reported by Tynchtykbek Bektashtegin, head of the city education department. As of 1991, there were 71 state preschool institutions operating in the city of Osh. However, from 1991 to 2004, 40 of them were privatized. "Since independence, as of 1991, there were 71 kindergartens in Osh. By 2004, 40 of them had been transferred to private hands. Only in

09.01.2026, 16:50
Trump announced ground attacks on drug cartels. And mentioned Mexico.
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Trump announced ground attacks on drug cartels. And mentioned Mexico.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to carry out ground operations against drug cartels, mentioning Mexico in this context. According to Trump in an interview with Fox News, the United States has already prevented 97% of maritime drug smuggling and now intends to focus on combating drug cartels on land. "The cartels effectively control Mexico," he noted. "It's terrible to see this country suffering, as the cartels have power and cause the deaths of 250,000 to

09.01.2026, 16:45
Incidents

Donald Trump announced the readiness of the USA to strike drug cartels in Mexico

President Donald Trump stated that the United States will soon begin conducting ground operations against the drug cartels controlling Mexico, as reported by The Hill. "We will start hitting the cartels on the ground right now. The cartels control Mexico," Trump emphasized during an appearance on Fox News, without specifying details of the upcoming actions.

09.01.2026, 16:39
Incidents

More than 135 kilograms of drugs seized during a special operation - State Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

A special operation conducted by the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is aimed at dismantling a transnational drug cartel. This was reported by the press service of the agency. According to information received from law enforcement, the group consisted of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. As a result of the operation, seven individuals were detained, and one participant has been placed on an international wanted list. The

09.01.2026, 16:39
Society

More than 500 million soms will be spent on the organization of the Nomad Games. The Minister of Culture shared details about the preparation for the WIG.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for September 1-6 in Bishkek at the new "Bishkek-Arena" stadium. The President is actively involved in organizing this event, leading a working group that also includes the President's Chief of Staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev. This information was shared in an interview with the Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev for AKIpress. The Minister of Culture noted that meetings to prepare for the Nomad Games take

09.01.2026, 16:31
Sports

The opponent's coach of Valentina Shevchenko called the Kyrgyzstani the best in the world

John Wood, coach of Weili Zhang, the former UFC champion in the strawweight division, noted that he did not expect such a defeat in the fight against Valentina Shevchenko. This was reported by the portal allboxing.ru. The fight between Shevchenko and Zhang took place in November 2025, and none of the judges awarded the Chinese fighter a single round, leading to a unanimous victory for Shevchenko with a score of 50-45.

09.01.2026, 16:28
Society

Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan: The epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable

At the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov, a meeting of the headquarters was held to discuss the situation with ARVI and influenza. During the meeting, current epidemiological data, as well as the burden on hospitals and the work of the primary care level in the context of seasonal increases in morbidity, were discussed.

09.01.2026, 16:27