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Nursultan Keneshbekov became the winner of the "Christmas Starts" tournament in Russia
Sports

Nursultan Keneshbekov became the winner of the "Christmas Starts" tournament in Russia

At the international athletics tournament "Christmas Starts. Memorial of E. S. Yalamov," which took place in Russia, Kyrgyz athlete Nursultan Keneshbekov became the champion. Photo by the organizers. Nursultan Keneshbekov won the 'Christmas Starts' tournament in Russia During the competition held in Yekaterinburg, Nursultan covered the distance of 3000 meters, finishing the race with an impressive time of 7 minutes 57.66 seconds. The tournament featured 190 athletes from 35

08.01.2026, 10:08
Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev
Politics

Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev

The head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of the construction works for the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. It has become known that this project is being implemented as part of the program "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development." During the inspection, the under-construction pumping

08.01.2026, 10:03
In Kyrgyzstan, certain batches of Nestlé baby food are being recalled
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, certain batches of Nestlé baby food are being recalled

In Kyrgyzstan, a recall of certain batches of baby food under the Nestlé brand has begun. This was reported by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, which received a notification from Forester LLC, the official distributor of the company's products. According to the distributor, the central office of Nestlé in Russia has decided to voluntarily recall specific batches of baby food. This concerns dry instant milk, lactose-free, and

08.01.2026, 10:01
Society

Temperature Records. The Coldest January 8 in Bishkek Was in 1956

On January 8, 1956, a record low temperature of minus 30 degrees was recorded in Bishkek. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." On the opposite end, the warmest January 8 was in 2002, when the temperature reached plus 18 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" website collects information about weather conditions in different countries around the world. It records temperature records, establishing the highest and lowest values for each day based on daily

08.01.2026, 09:54
Society

May contain toxin. "Nestlé" recalls certain batches of baby food in the Kyrgyz Republic.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Department of Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance reported receiving a notification from the official distributor of children's food products from the company "Nestlé," LLC "Forester." According to the agency, the central office of LLC "Nestlé Russia" has decided to voluntarily recall several batches of children's food. This concerns dry instant milk and fermented milk mixtures, as well as lactose-free

08.01.2026, 09:50
Society

A rare household item sold at a flea market in the Jayil District

Last Sunday, a yoke was put up for sale at one of the flea markets in the Jayyl district. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by local historian Maxim Podgorny. According to him, the yoke is a wooden arc with hooks or notches designed for carrying buckets of water on one's shoulders.

08.01.2026, 09:49
Economy

The Antimonopoly Service Returned More Than 5 Million Soms to Consumers After Complaints

According to information announced by the Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Service under the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Muratbek Imankulov, on the air of "Birinchi Radio," the service returned over 5 million soms to citizens as a result of processing complaints received in 2025. Imankulov reported that the agency received more than 700 applications from consumers across the country, during which over 5,000 inspections were carried out. As a result of some of these inspections,

08.01.2026, 09:47
Economy

The government has not yet decided whether to extend state price regulation on meat.

At the moment, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has not made a final decision on the extension of state price regulation on meat. This information was announced by Muratbek Imankulov, head of the antimonopoly regulation service at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio". It is worth reminding that, due to the increase in prices for meat products, temporary price regulation for beef and lamb was introduced, which is effective until December

08.01.2026, 09:42
Space around Earth is running out of room
Society

Space around Earth is running out of room

Currently, there are about 14,000 active objects created by humans in low Earth orbit. However, the number of large fragments of space debris reaches 45,000. The situation in orbit resembles a busy metropolis during rush hour, and the situation continues to worsen. Some experts warn that a powerful magnetic storm could become a catastrophic event that would lead to the loss of all artificial satellites and other objects launched into space. As a result, Earth could find itself in a ring of

08.01.2026, 09:40
Economy

The USA has started selling Venezuelan oil on the global market

According to a report by Bloomberg, the United States has begun exporting oil from Venezuela to international markets. This information was announced in an official statement from the U.S. Department of Energy. In the statement, it is emphasized: "The commencement of Venezuelan oil sales on the global market is aimed at protecting the interests of both the U.S. and Venezuela, as well as our allies. We have engaged leading global traders and key banks to support these operations with oil

08.01.2026, 09:38
Society

In Bishkek, the Kyrgyz detective "Unchukpa" is being released in theaters.

Today, the new film "Unchukpa," created by Kyrgyz director Danish Akylbekov, hits the screen. The plot of the film is based on real events that shook Bishkek. A series of mysterious disappearances of girls is happening in the city. Experienced detective Mirbek takes on the investigation, trying to catch the maniac. Meanwhile, ninth-grader Malika finds herself locked in her school overnight, unaware that the very killer sought by the entire capital is hiding in the dark corridors.

08.01.2026, 09:34
Incidents

On the Night Before Christmas in the Chui Region, a Man Sustained Multiple Stab Wounds from a Relative

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy Region, a suspect in an attempted murder was detained on January 8. On January 7 at 2:15 AM, an incident occurred in the village of Pervomayskoye, as a result of which the victim, a resident of the region, called the emergency line 102 to report knife wounds. He was taken to the National Surgical Center named after M.M. Mamakeev.

08.01.2026, 09:30
Incidents

Teenagers stole a car and got into an accident

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a car theft on January 8. A resident of the village of Soviet contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District, stating that on the night of January 6, his car "Nissan R'nessa," parked near his house, was stolen.

08.01.2026, 09:27
The Kyrgyzstan Emergency Situations Ministry Team Will Participate in the International Futsal Tournament in Bishkek
Society

The Kyrgyzstan Emergency Situations Ministry Team Will Participate in the International Futsal Tournament in Bishkek

The "Nariste-2026" competitions are taking place from January 3 to 10 among civil servants and veteran amateurs The international futsal tournament "Nariste-2026" will kick off in Bishkek from January 3 to 10, 2026. The main goal of the event is to promote the development and popularization of futsal among veteran amateurs and employees of government institutions.

08.01.2026, 09:04
Asian Cup. Akjol Mahmudov met with members of the Kyrgyzstan national team
Sports

Asian Cup. Akjol Mahmudov met with members of the Kyrgyzstan national team

In a recent meeting with members of the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan, Akjol Mahmudov shared his thoughts and wishes. This information was published by the Futsal Association of Kyrgyzstan. The athlete expressed hope for the team's success in the upcoming Asian Cup and spoke about his sports journey, training methods, and sources of motivation. It should be noted that the Asian Futsal Cup will take place in Indonesia from January 27 to February 7, 2026, featuring 16 teams.

08.01.2026, 09:04
Economy

Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the export of 5.8 tons of feed additives to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- In 2025, a total of 105 inspections in the field of veterinary control were conducted in the Kirov region, including over 1,800 supervisory activities without interaction and 108 other inspections. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor. As a result of the inspections, 175 administrative offense cases were initiated, 140 rulings were issued, and 55 orders were given.

08.01.2026, 08:19
Incidents

In Kainy, a man was injured by a sharp object after being attacked by a drunk guy.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy Region, a suspect in hooliganism was detained on January 8. The incident occurred on January 5 in the city of Kainy, when around six in the morning, an unknown assailant attacked a 53-year-old man near the "Nur" store. As a result of the attack, he was not only beaten but also sustained injuries from a sharp object.

08.01.2026, 08:18
In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia
Society

In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia

According to the decree, the year 2026 will be declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. On the vast territory of the Russian Federation, which covers more than 17 million square kilometers, representatives of over 190 different ethnic groups reside. The Presidential Library portal offers a unique collection titled "The Russian People," where one can find photographs, film chronicles, archival documents, and periodicals that detail the diversity of the concept of "the

08.01.2026, 07:50
Exclusive

EAEU must expand trade with the Global South, the Arab world, and Asia, - President of Kazakhstan Tokayev

- In his speech, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that "the EAEU must actively develop economic cooperation with external partners." By 2025, it is planned to sign Free Trade Agreements with Mongolia and Indonesia, as well as an Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE, which is a tangible result of the joint efforts of the member countries and the Commission. Tokayev also emphasized the importance of expanding the EAEU's ties with the nations of the Global South, the Arab world,

08.01.2026, 07:35