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Merkel limited herself to vague guarantees for Ukraine at the meeting in Paris
Politics

Merkel limited herself to vague guarantees for Ukraine at the meeting in Paris

At the recent summit of the "coalition of the willing," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made rather vague promises to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by Die Zeit. Germany plans to technically monitor the ceasefire regime in Ukraine using satellites and drones, but Merz agreed to deploy its troops to support Kyiv only on the territory of one of the NATO countries.

08.01.2026, 18:50
Society

The city of Naryn was transferred 223.7 hectares of land previously allocated to the University of Central Asia.

The Cabinet of Ministers transferred several plots of land to the ownership of the Naryn City Hall. On December 12, 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a resolution regarding the transfer of land to the municipal ownership of the Naryn City Hall. The document emphasizes the need to address the socio-economic problems of the city, to provide housing for its residents, and to ensure the rational use of land resources. It also took into account the resolution

08.01.2026, 18:43
The Times: The UK and France plan to send up to 15,000 troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement
World

The Times: The UK and France plan to send up to 15,000 troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement

Illustrative photo The source reports that the British military command proposed to increase the number of troops to 10,000, but this proposal was rejected by the Ministry of Defense, which deemed it "unstable" given the current size of the country's armed forces, which number about 71,000 trained servicemen, as noted by The Times. French troops will also be part of this contingent. Currently, only the UK and France have agreed to send their troops to Ukraine after the signing

08.01.2026, 18:42
World

The Russian Foreign Ministry reminded the USA about the peaceful status of the seized tanker "Marinera"

On January 7, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the seizure of the tanker "Marinera" by American forces. The ministry clarified that the vessel, flying the Russian flag, was on a lawful route to one of the ports of Russia, conducting a peaceful passage in international waters. The Russian side officially notified the United States of the tanker’s ownership. In Moscow, it was noted that the stopping and inspection of vessels in open sea is permitted only in

08.01.2026, 18:40
The President of Germany stated that the USA is destroying the world order
World

The President of Germany stated that the USA is destroying the world order

Steinmeier emphasized that global democracy is under threat, which is particularly relevant in light of recent events, such as the attempt to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Although these words were spoken by a president whose role is mainly ceremonial, they carry significant resonance and reflect his free expression of opinions on important issues. In his view, the annexation of Crimea by Russia and the military actions in Ukraine have become a turning point, and the actions

08.01.2026, 18:33
Society

Footage of the helicopter crash at a ski resort in Russia has emerged

On January 7, a disaster involving a private Robinson R44 helicopter occurred at the ski resort "Ashalti-Park" in Russia. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Perm Krai, the incident happened during the daytime. Both individuals on board were killed - Ilyas Gimadutdinov, the founder of the company "Tattrancom," and his partner Elmira Konyakov. The investigation revealed that air traffic controllers were not notified about the

08.01.2026, 18:28
Exclusive

Tajikistan Takes Over the Chairmanship of the CIS Aviation Council from Russia

- From January 1, 2026, Tajikistan has begun to fulfill its duties as the chair of the Council on Aviation and Use of Airspace of the CIS countries. The information was provided by the Executive Committee of the CIS, which referred to data from the Interstate Aviation Committee. The powers presented were transferred to Tajikistan from Russia, which held this position from 2023 to 2025.

08.01.2026, 18:19
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, vegetable imports from China increased by 70%

The National Statistical Committee reported a significant increase in vegetable imports from China, which rose by 70% in the first ten months of 2025. From January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 5,800 tons of vegetables from China, costing $5.6 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 3,400 tons were imported for $3 million, the physical volume of supplies has noticeably increased. In addition to China, Kyrgyzstan also receives vegetables from other countries. Below are the data on

08.01.2026, 18:15
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced the introduction of additional requirements for obtaining B-1/B-2 visas to the USA for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced the introduction of additional requirements for obtaining B-1/B-2 visas to the USA for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to the new regulations, citizens of certain countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to pay a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount will be determined by the consular officer during the interview. Additionally, applicants will need to provide Form I-352 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, only after receiving instructions from the consular officer, as well as confirm their agreement to the deposit conditions on the U.S. Department

08.01.2026, 18:11
Safflower Oil Production Launched in Sokuluk District
Economy

Safflower Oil Production Launched in Sokuluk District

The cake obtained in the processing process will be used for feeding livestock The production of safflower oil has been launched by the Kyrgyz State Breeding Plant located in the Sokuluk district. This project aims to develop processing and the use of cake in animal husbandry.

08.01.2026, 18:04
Economy

Declaration-2024. How much did the head of the Ministry of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev earn and what do his deputies own?

- In 2025, the agency previously known as the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic transformed into the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic — this occurred in February 2025. Nurdan Oruntaev, appointed as the director of the aforementioned agency on November 9, 2023, has held the position of minister since February 14, 2025.

08.01.2026, 18:00
Politics

Declaration-2024. What does President Sadyr Japarov own?

The State Tax Service has presented consolidated data on the declarations submitted by state and municipal employees for the year 2024. According to this data, President Sadyr Japarov earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms during the reporting year, but there is no information about his expenses.

08.01.2026, 17:56
Health

Fire at a nursing home. Blood center urges to donate blood for the victims

As a result of the tragic fire that occurred in a nursing home on January 6, there is an urgent need for donor blood for the victims. This information was announced by representatives of the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center. Everyone willing to help can visit the Republican Blood Center located at: Bishkek, Ch.Aitmatov Avenue, 60.

08.01.2026, 17:52
Society

Our People Abroad: Nurbakyt Orozbaev Lives in a Country Where Kyrgyzstan is Known for the History of the USSR, Bivol, and Shevchenko

Turmush continues to tell the stories of Kyrgyzstani people living, working, and studying abroad. 25-year-old Nurbakyt Orozbaev lives in a country where Kyrgyzstan is known thanks to the history of the USSR, Bivol, and Shevchenko. He was born on August 2, 2001, in the city of Astana, Kazakhstan. He was born and completed his primary education there. His parents are from Kyrgyzstan. His father is from the village of Moldo-Asan in the Talas region, and his mother is from the city of Kayindy in

08.01.2026, 17:51
Incidents

A criminal case has been initiated against police officers in the Uzgen district.

On January 3, 2026, in the Uzgen district, police officers from the Kurshab rural department, abusing their official powers, made an illegal detention of two individuals and used violence without the necessary procedural documentation. As a result of these actions, one of the detainees, A.B., suffered serious harm to his health. This information was announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. It was reported that on January 5, 2026, the Prosecutor's Office of

08.01.2026, 17:49
Bishkek is Again Among the Top Three Cities in the World with the Most Polluted Air
Society

Bishkek is Again Among the Top Three Cities in the World with the Most Polluted Air

The capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, once again ranks third in the list of the most polluted major cities in the world according to the Air Quality Index (AQI), according to the latest data from international monitoring. Currently, the AQI level in Bishkek is 281, which is classified as "very harmful to health." Leading this anti-rating is Lahore (Pakistan) with a threatening AQI of 398, which is considered life-threatening. Cairo (Egypt) is in second place with an AQI of 384. Experts

08.01.2026, 17:43
Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, mineral extraction amounted to 65.4 billion soms in the first 11 months of 2025.

- According to reports, the volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic for the first 11 months of 2025 at current prices reached 685.9 billion soms. In the mining sector, products worth 65.4 billion soms were produced during this period. The leading position in this area was held by the extraction of metallic ores, the volume of which amounted to 46 billion soms, highlighting its importance in the structure of industrial production. Other areas of the mining industry include:

08.01.2026, 17:36
Anti-immigration raid. Protests erupted in Minneapolis after the murder of a woman
Incidents

Anti-immigration raid. Protests erupted in Minneapolis after the murder of a woman

Mass protests occurred in downtown Minneapolis, triggered by the tragic death of a woman during an anti-immigration raid. The victim of the incident was 37-year-old Rene Nicole Good, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while she was in her car. In response, several thousand people took to the streets, expressing their feelings in a mourning rally and chanting slogans against ICE's actions. The scene of the incident is located near where George Floyd was

08.01.2026, 17:35
Society

In Bishkek, a suspect in the sale of "synthetics" has been detained

In the Pervomaisky district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a young man suspected of selling synthetic drugs has been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 7, the Drug Control Service received a report about the alleged sale of drugs in the Pervomaisky district. As a result of this fact, the investigation department of the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs initiated a criminal

08.01.2026, 17:30