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A drinking water supply system will be built in the village of Zardaly in the Batken region.

The announcement for the procurement of services for the development of project and estimate documentation was published by the Department of Capital Construction of Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage Facilities. According to the information published on the state procurement portal, the object of procurement is the design and construction of a drinking water supply system for the village of Zardaly, located in the Kara-Bak rural administration of the Batken district in the Batken region.

08.01.2026, 11:02
Society

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic warns about the increased risk of apartment burglaries during the New Year holidays

With the onset of the New Year and Christmas holidays, when many citizens go on trips, the likelihood of apartment burglaries significantly increases. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The department emphasizes that criminals often take advantage of the prolonged absence of homeowners to commit thefts.

08.01.2026, 10:59
A multitude of photos and videos about Maduro's capture were generated by AI. Some world leaders believed in their authenticity.
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A multitude of photos and videos about Maduro's capture were generated by AI. Some world leaders believed in their authenticity.

After Donald Trump announced a military operation in Venezuela on January 3, numerous fake images and videos appeared on social media, quickly going viral. Many of them garnered millions of views on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, and were actively shared by various public figures, including Trump and Elon Musk. Some experts noted that this could be one of the first instances where news videos were created by artificial intelligence in real-time as events unfolded. Other analysts

08.01.2026, 10:55
Nestle recalls part of its products from retail chains in Kyrgyzstan
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Nestle recalls part of its products from retail chains in Kyrgyzstan

The Department of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has informed that LLC "Forester," the official distributor of Nestlé baby food, has announced the need to recall certain products. Specifically, this concerns several batches of baby food, such as dry instant milk formulas, fermented milk products, and lactose-free items. The recall pertains to trademarks such as NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 Optipro, PRENAN, and NAN LACTOSE FREE with specific production

08.01.2026, 10:50
The USA seized two tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which was under the Russian flag.
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The USA seized two tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which was under the Russian flag.

The tanker, originally named Bella 1, was seized in the northern part of the Atlantic under a warrant issued by a federal court in the USA. The USCGC Munro Coast Guard vessel tracked it, as indicated by the European Command of the US Armed Forces. Information about the seizure was confirmed by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Department of Defense of the USA.

08.01.2026, 10:47
In Search of Hope: How Rescue Dogs Find People in Kyrgyzstan
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In Search of Hope: How Rescue Dogs Find People in Kyrgyzstan

Search operations in Kyrgyzstan often face the problem of late starts, when hope of finding missing people has already faded. However, where technology and the human eye fail, the dogs from the "Rescuer" canine center come to the rescue. In an interview provided to 24.kg, volunteers spoke about an outstanding dog named Barkhan, their experience working in Turkey after the earthquake, and how they search for children, as well as why they have to take taxis to calls despite their

08.01.2026, 10:47
A visa bond is introduced for citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the USA
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A visa bond is introduced for citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the USA

This measure will come into effect on January 21, 2026, in a test format Starting January 21, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan who plan to apply for tourist and business visas of category B1/B2 to the USA will face a new requirement — the mandatory payment of a visa bond. Kyrgyzstan has been included in the list of countries for which the United States is launching an experimental visa bond program. Detailed information is available on the website of the U.S. Department of State.

08.01.2026, 10:47
Society

The tender for the procurement of technical supervision services for the construction of the city museum in Manas did not take place.

The Department of Capital Construction published an announcement on December 25, 2025, at 16:39 regarding a tender for technical supervision services. The order concerned the "Acquisition of technical supervision services for the construction of a new modern city museum with the necessary equipment" in Manas on Kurmanbek Street. The expected contract value was 873,400 Kyrgyz soms.

08.01.2026, 10:41
Society

Bookmakers Refused to Pay Those Who Bet on the Invasion of Venezuela

According to information published on the official website of Polymarket, users who placed bets on an American invasion of Venezuela will not receive their winnings. In an official statement, the company noted that U.S. President Donald Trump's words about "managing" Venezuela, which he expressed in the context of negotiations with the local government, cannot be considered as confirmation of a military operation to capture [the country's leader Nicolás] Maduro.

08.01.2026, 10:41
Ecology

The Minister of Construction inspected the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata

On January 7, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev visited the site of the wastewater treatment facilities under construction in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This project is being implemented as part of the program "Ecological Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development."

08.01.2026, 10:35
Incidents

Over 800 thousand dollars were transferred for currency exchange — in court, the men recounted how they were given receipts and held in one of the houses in Akse.

In Bishkek, the appellate court upheld the decision of the First Mai District Court regarding two citizens, M.M.A. and M.M.S., residents of the Osh region, who were found guilty of large-scale fraud. This decision was announced on October 30, 2025. According to data published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, one of the convicted individuals was also charged with distributing materials related to the banned extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" in Kyrgyzstan.

08.01.2026, 10:34
Zelensky urged the U.S. to detain Kadyrov like Maduro. The Chechen leader responded.
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Zelensky urged the U.S. to detain Kadyrov like Maduro. The Chechen leader responded.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the American authorities to land troops in Chechnya and detain its leader Ramzan Kadyrov, just like they did with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Zelensky made this suggestion during a conversation with journalists, as reported by "Strana.ua". According to him, such measures could exert significant pressure on Moscow.

08.01.2026, 10:32
Donald Trump Wants to Restart Venezuela's Oil Industry
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Donald Trump Wants to Restart Venezuela's Oil Industry

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, intends to restore Venezuela's oil industry, which experts believe is in a "catastrophic state." Years of neglect of infrastructure have led to the corrosion of tanks, leaks in pipelines, and a significant decrease in production volumes. According to information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Venezuela has about 17% of the world's proven oil reserves. In the 1970s, the country reached production levels of

08.01.2026, 10:30
In Chui Region, young people hijacked a car and caused an accident
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In Chui Region, young people hijacked a car and caused an accident

An criminal case has been registered regarding this incident under Article 211 (Theft of a Motor Vehicle) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities, the police identified the suspects: N.A. (born in 2006), N.M. (born in 2009), and Sh.B. (born in 2008). All of them were taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district for further investigative actions.

08.01.2026, 10:25
World

The USA has withdrawn from 66 international organizations

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed a memorandum stating that the country is withdrawing from 66 international organizations. This information was published on the official White House website. In the administration's statement, it says: "Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations that do not align with America's interests."

08.01.2026, 10:25
Capture of the US of the Russian tanker "Marinera": what is known at this hour
Incidents

Capture of the US of the Russian tanker "Marinera": what is known at this hour

The capture of the Russian tanker "Marinera" in the North Atlantic continues to be discussed by global media. Photo Reuters. The U.S. Coast Guard monitors the tanker "Marinera" The operation to capture the tanker was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard. On January 7, according to available information, a U.S. landing party boarded the tanker Marinera, despite the presence of Russian military vessels and a submarine nearby.

08.01.2026, 10:14