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In Poland, on Valentine's Day, a zoo offers to name a cockroach after an ex and feed it to the animals
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In Poland, on Valentine's Day, a zoo offers to name a cockroach after an ex and feed it to the animals

As Valentine's Day approaches, the Lodz Zoo in Poland is launching its original initiative. For those who do not feel joy on this romantic day or are going through a breakup, the zoo offers a fun way to cope with emotions — the opportunity to "adopt" a Madagascan cockroach, name it after an ex-partner, and then treat the meerkats to it. “Got an ex? We have a cockroach. And the meerkats are already waiting! On Valentine's Day in our Orientarium, you can name a cockroach

29.01.2026, 11:38
Two agents who shot nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been suspended from work
World

Two agents who shot nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been suspended from work

The agency also sent a report to Congress regarding the preliminary internal investigation of the incident that occurred during a migration raid on January 24, which resulted in the death of Pretty, according to information from NBC News and Reuters. The report contains findings that contradict statements made by officials in the Donald Trump administration. In particular, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen claimed that the nurse allegedly attacked agents with a weapon before his

29.01.2026, 11:36
Politics

Another Deputy Proposes to Stimulate Voters with Payments and Free Transportation

In his proposal, Bekeshev draws attention to the fact that, despite the efforts made to improve voting conditions, the number of voters in elections continues to remain low. The main reason for this, in his opinion, is the lack of trust in the candidates. The situation is alarming, as it creates an opportunity for the victory of candidates who offer financial incentives to voters.

29.01.2026, 11:36
Education

In Bishkek, compliance with sanitary norms was checked at school No. 8: Measures will be taken against the management.

On January 28, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhmat Musaev, conducted an on-site inspection at School No. 8 after receiving information about possible violations of sanitary norms. According to the press service of the mayor's office, during the inspection of the educational premises, discrepancies with the current sanitary requirements were found. As a result, the school administration was instructed to carry out

29.01.2026, 11:36
Society

Batken Rangers and Hunters Equipped with "Smart" Technology: What They Were Given

The gamekeepers and hunting specialists of Batken are provided with the necessary official equipment. This was reported by the press service of the Batken regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has supplied the gamekeepers and hunting specialists of the Batken regional office with the necessary official equipment. They have been

29.01.2026, 11:35
Health

Deputy Prime Minister: Disruptions in Medicines are a Management Failure, There Should be Zero Disruptions by 2026

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, stated at a recent Ministry of Health meeting dedicated to the results of 2025 that disruptions in the supply of medicines are a result of management failures. He emphasized the importance of achieving zero tolerance for supply disruptions, especially concerning life-saving medications, by 2026. According to Baisalov, the effectiveness of the healthcare system should be assessed based on real changes felt by patients. "We

29.01.2026, 11:35
Society

What is known about the dangerous Nipah virus, for which there is no treatment

Last week, it became known about the attempts of Indian authorities to contain an outbreak of the Nipah virus, with five cases of infection reported in the state of West Bengal and quarantine measures imposed on nearly a hundred people. This has raised global concern, as in 2021, Dr. Rebecca Dutch from the University of Kentucky (USA) stated that Nipah could be the cause of the next pandemic. The WHO has also warned of a potential threat. What is known about the Nipah virus to date?

29.01.2026, 11:34
China executed 11 members of a fraudulent mafia from Myanmar
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China executed 11 members of a fraudulent mafia from Myanmar

The Min family, managing Laukkai, turned this troubled town into a center of gambling and fraud, leading to a significant number of victims due to their illegal activities. In 2023, after the family's arrest by Myanmar authorities, they were handed over to Chinese law enforcement, as part of a large-scale crackdown initiated under pressure from Beijing, which is their main ally. Due to their fraudulent operations in Myanmar, thousands of Chinese citizens became victims, many of whom were

29.01.2026, 11:33
Society

Personality in History: How the Wife Saved the Repressed Asan Abdieva from the GULAG — One of the First Teachers of Kyrgyzstan

In the "Historical Figures" section, Turmush has gathered facts about one of the first Kyrgyz teachers — Asan Abdieva. Asan Abdieva was born in 1907 in the village of Kara-Saz (now this is the rural district of Ormon Khan) in the family of Abdy Supa uulu, who belonged to the kushchu clan. Asan's father, according to various sources, was born around 1860 and was a well-off man during the time of Ormon Khan Niyazbek uulu. According to local residents, when his sheep grazed on the

29.01.2026, 11:32
Gulya Kozhokulova was outraged that banks and exchange offices require certificates when exchanging 100,000 soms.
Society

Gulya Kozhokulova was outraged that banks and exchange offices require certificates when exchanging 100,000 soms.

According to the new guidelines from the National Bank, citizens are required to disclose the source of their funds At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed protest against the new requirements introduced by banks and exchange offices, which demand proof of the source of funds when exchanging amounts of 100,000 soms or more.

29.01.2026, 11:32
Economy

In the city of Manas, a structure built without permits has been identified

- The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has begun conducting raid activities aimed at monitoring compliance with legislation in the field of construction and safety of construction works. As part of these activities, the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled inspection of various construction sites.

29.01.2026, 11:31
Economy

Fined the enterprise engaged in coal mining

According to information provided by the regional office of the Land and Water Management Service of the Naryn region, the company "Shansi Coal Investment Group" is engaged in coal mining in the Min-Kush rural district, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region.

29.01.2026, 11:31
Where Were the Government Authorities?! The Deputy is Outraged by the Illegal Construction in the Center of Bishkek
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Where Were the Government Authorities?! The Deputy is Outraged by the Illegal Construction in the Center of Bishkek

At a parliamentary meeting, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Erulan Kokulov expressed his outrage over the illegal construction taking place in the center of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that businessman Nariman Tyuleev was supposed to build only a two-story building according to the approved project, but in fact, he constructed a three-story object.

29.01.2026, 11:30
Over the past five years, the volumes of road construction in Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased
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Over the past five years, the volumes of road construction in Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased

During the presidency of Sadyr Japarov, there has been a noticeable increase in funding from the state budget for the development of road infrastructure. Large infrastructure projects are actively being implemented in the country. According to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the volume of road asphalting has significantly increased over the past five years. In particular, the following results were achieved in different years:

29.01.2026, 11:29
Incidents

The name of the missing person in Kyrgyzstan was mentioned in the Russian trial over the family murder.

In the Sverdlovsk region, in the city of Kamensk-Uralsky, the court proceedings against Viktor Petrichenko continue, who is accused of the brutal murder of his family on New Year's Eve in 1993. According to information provided by the Russian publication E1.RU, the defendant claims that his father, Vasily Petrichenko, is the true culprit who killed seven people with a hammer. However, prosecutors have refuted this version, pointing out that Vasily Petrichenko is currently listed as missing

29.01.2026, 11:28
Ponomarev: The Moratorium on Unscheduled Inspections Will Reduce Pressure on Business
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Ponomarev: The Moratorium on Unscheduled Inspections Will Reduce Pressure on Business

Economic expert Sergey Ponomarev expressed his opinion regarding the decision of the President of Kyrgyzstan to introduce a moratorium on unscheduled inspections for small and medium-sized businesses until the end of 2026. It should be noted that the day before, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree aimed at preventing excessive and unjustified interference by government structures in entrepreneurial activities. Ponomarev noted that this presidential decision is intended to reduce the

29.01.2026, 11:27
In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two children drowned in the canal
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In the residential area "Bakay-Ata," two children drowned in the canal

In Bishkek, in the residential area "Bakay-Ata", a tragic incident occurred: two children, aged 8 and 5, drowned in a canal. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, the report of the incident came from the police, who informed about the fall of the children, born in 2017 and 2020, into the water body.

29.01.2026, 11:26
Society

The Hare Engaged in Battle with the Kite — A Gamekeeper's Tale

The tolai hare, a mammal from the family of hares, is one of the most common game species in Kyrgyzstan. According to senior game warden Sergey Garshin from the Kalinin inter-district society of hunters and fishermen, it is perfectly adapted to survive in the harshest conditions. The body length of the tolai hare does not exceed 50 cm, and its weight can reach up to 2 kg. This species successfully survives in conditions where other animals would not last a month, including dry deserts and cold

29.01.2026, 11:26
Economy

The profit of the NBKR accounted for 7.5% of the republican budget revenues in 2025

According to information from the Ministry of Finance, in 2025, the profit of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan (NBKR) amounted to 7.5% of the state budget revenues. As a result, the revenues totaled 45.7 billion soms out of a total budget of 611.9 billion soms. In 2024, the share of profit received from the central bank was 3.0% of the republican budget revenues, which is equivalent to 12.4 billion soms out of 417.5 billion.

29.01.2026, 11:25