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Society

The case of the former municipal inspector who drank in public has been sent to court.

The UPSM of the Bishkek City Police Department reacted to a video that became popular on social media, showing a municipal inspector violating public order. According to information provided by the agency, two individuals — K. U. B. and I. R. B., both born in 1975, were detained at the Lenin District Police Department of Bishkek for further investigative actions. Based on the collected materials, their case has been sent to court, where a legal assessment of their actions will be made in

05.01.2026, 18:14
Politics

Trump refused to support the opposition leader in Venezuela due to the Nobel Prize

Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, due to her decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. This was reported by the publication "Meduza," citing The Washington Post. According to one source from the newspaper, despite Machado dedicating the award to Trump, her choice to accept the prize became for him "the greatest sin." The informant stated that if she had said, "I cannot accept this award as it belongs to Donald

05.01.2026, 18:11
The Head of the SBU in Ukraine Has Changed
Politics

The Head of the SBU in Ukraine Has Changed

Vasiliy Malyuk announced his resignation from the position of head of the Security Service of Ukraine, and temporarily his place will be taken by Yevgeny Khmara, as reported by "Meduza". Vasiliy Malyuk. Malyuk noted: "I remain in the SBU system to continue the implementation of asymmetrical special operations of a global level that will inflict maximum damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence service is the key to the security of our state. The

05.01.2026, 18:04
Incidents

Indecent Behavior in a Public Place. The Municipal Inspector Was Dismissed from Office

On January 5, the head of the Municipal Inspection, Mirlan Talaybekov, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" that a municipal inspector had been suspended from duty for violating professional ethics. The incident became known thanks to a video that appeared on social media. The footage shows two men, one of whom is the inspector, consuming unknown beverages, relieving themselves, and behaving inappropriately in public places. Ultimately, they left the scene in a car,

05.01.2026, 17:45
Myrlan Taalaybekov (Tsarikaev) urged not to pressure him through his mother
Society

Myrlan Taalaybekov (Tsarikaev) urged not to pressure him through his mother

The head of the municipal inspection, known on social media as Tsarikaev, Mirlan Taalaybekov, made a statement about the inadmissibility of pressure on his employees. In his Instagram post, he emphasized that intimidation and phone calls mentioning "high-ranking" patrons during the drafting of protocols only undermine the authority of the service. According to Taalaybekov, such actions demoralize those who responsibly fulfill their duties.

05.01.2026, 17:31
Economy

The Financial Supervision Authority of the Kyrgyz Republic found accounts on Instagram with signs of illegal lottery.

The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market, which is part of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, is actively identifying and suppressing schemes of illegal lotteries that are spreading through social networks and the internet. According to the agency, some online raffles conducted without the proper permits may mislead people by offering enticing prizes such as cars, cash rewards, and other valuable gifts. "Such actions violate the

05.01.2026, 17:28
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, imports of sewing machines from Thailand increased by 54%

- The import of sewing machines from Thailand increased by 54% in the first ten months of 2025. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 35,800 sewing machines from Thailand for a total of 2.9 million dollars. This is significantly more compared to the same period in 2024, when 23,300 machines worth 1.9 million dollars were imported, which also shows a growth of 54%.

05.01.2026, 17:28
Over the past year, the number of wild animals in the "Khan-Teniri" Nature Park has increased
Society

Over the past year, the number of wild animals in the "Khan-Teniri" Nature Park has increased

According to monitoring results conducted using camera traps and other techniques, a stable increase in the number of wild animals has been recorded in the natural park "Khan-Teniri," including rare and protected species. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic reports this. Particular attention is drawn to the growth of the brown bear population, which is included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan. This bear,

05.01.2026, 17:19
What is happening with Larisa Dolina's apartment and when will the new owner finally receive it?
Society

What is happening with Larisa Dolina's apartment and when will the new owner finally receive it?

Larisa Dolina must vacate Polina Lurye's apartment on January 9. The buyer's lawyer, Svetlana Sviridenko, reported that Lurye plans to take possession of the property on that day. Earlier, the singer's defender, Maria Pukhova, stated that Dolina would free the apartment by January 5. Recall that Larisa Dolina became a victim of fraud in 2024 when she was forced to sell her apartment. The new resident was 34-year-old Polina Lurye, who was unaware of the fraudulent scheme. The

05.01.2026, 17:12
Sports

Asian Cup (U-23): Kyrgyzstan to play against Saudi Arabia in white kit

In the upcoming match of the first round, which will take place on January 6, the Kyrgyzstan team will face the team from Saudi Arabia. The match is scheduled to start at 22:00 Bishkek time. According to information from the press service of the Kyrgyz Football Union, the national team players will take to the field in their traditional white uniforms.

05.01.2026, 16:57
Economy

A New Structure Has Emerged at the City Hall of Osh

A new structure has appeared in the Osh City Hall. On December 23, 2025, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the establishment of an institution called "Financial Management of the Osh City Hall" during their session.

05.01.2026, 16:50
Economy

At the Osh Bird Market, Poultry is Prepared in Unsanitary Conditions: What Measures Have Been Taken

According to reports from social media users, at the bird market in Osh, poultry is being slaughtered and processed in conditions far from sanitary norms, right among the garbage. One of the video clips captures how chickens and turkeys are killed and processed against the backdrop of a pile of waste, while burning clothing is used for kindling, which negatively impacts the environment.

05.01.2026, 16:42
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, imports of razors and blades from Vietnam increased by 64%

During the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased its import of razors and blades from Vietnam, amounting to 64% compared to the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, the republic imported 19.9 million units of razors and blades from Vietnam, costing $625,000. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 12.1 million units were imported at a cost of $267,000.

05.01.2026, 16:39
The year 2025 became the warmest in China
World

The year 2025 became the warmest in China

According to the Kazinform agency, the year 2025 has set a record for temperature in China, based on meteorological observations that have been conducted since 1961. The average temperature in the country was 11 degrees Celsius. As reported by Xinhua, from June to August, the temperature in the country reached 22.3 degrees, which is 1.1 degrees above the usual norm for this time of year. This made the summer of 2025 the warmest since 1961, alongside the summer of 2024. Additionally, last year

05.01.2026, 16:39
In 2025, more than 54 thousand migrants were expelled from Russia
Society

In 2025, more than 54 thousand migrants were expelled from Russia

According to the Federal Bailiff Service, over 54,000 migrants were expelled from Russia in 2025. This occurred due to various violations of the law. Illustrative photo “In the course of 11 months in 2025, 54,400 foreigners and stateless persons were forcibly expelled,” the agency indicates. Compared to the same period last year, when the number of expelled migrants was 79,000, this figure has decreased.

05.01.2026, 16:34
Society

A public building is planned on the site of the former House of Government, - Vice Mayor of Bishkek

. At the meeting, information was also presented about the city’s master plan development project until 2050. In the summer of 2025, it became known that the building of the former House of Government, located on Abdumomunov Street, was removed from the list of historical and cultural monuments. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

05.01.2026, 16:30