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Incidents

In the Primorsky District, brothels for providing intimate services have been discovered

In Bishkek, in the Pervomaisky district, local administration officials, together with representatives of law enforcement agencies, conducted a special operation aimed at identifying and suppressing violations of public order. This information was provided by the press service of the akimat. During the raid, several dens were discovered where intimate services and body massages were offered. As a result of the inspection, administrative protocols were drawn up against five women. They were also

24.01.2026, 16:05
Society

In Bishkek, an unauthorized construction site was discovered on Shaumyan Street

In Bishkek, a construction site has been identified that was built in violation of the law. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. Raid inspections are being conducted as part of the directive from Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. The Bishkek Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department is carrying out these inspections in the capital.

24.01.2026, 15:59
Society

In the Osh Region, an earthquake with a magnitude of about 3 occurred at night.

According to the information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the tremors was located 2 kilometers northeast of the village of Terek-Suu and 4 kilometers southwest of the village of Sary-Bee. According to observations, in the settlements of Kyrgyzstan, the intensity of the earthquake reached 3 points, which was recorded in the villages of Terek-Suu and Sary-Bee.

24.01.2026, 15:49
Incidents

Three Women Detained in Bishkek for Disturbing Public Order

Today at 1:00 AM, a call was received by the 102 service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek regarding a fight involving three women. The information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. According to the data, the incident was registered in the Unified Register of Crimes and Offenses (URCO). As a result of the investigation, three citizens were taken to the Sverdlovsk ROVD: A.B. (born in 1996), O.A. (born in 2003), and M.M.

24.01.2026, 15:49
Members of the Cabinet, led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, made an expedition to "Ala-Archa"
Politics

Members of the Cabinet, led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, made an expedition to "Ala-Archa"

The hiking event in the Ala-Archa State Natural Park was organized by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev with the participation of cabinet ministers and presidential administration staff. The purpose of the event was to promote a healthy lifestyle, strengthen team spirit among civil servants, and draw attention to ecological issues and the development of domestic tourism. During the walk, Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized that the personal example of leaders plays a key role in popularizing active

24.01.2026, 15:45
Exclusive

The maximum interest rate in pawnshops is unified — 30% per annum, - Ministry of Economy

- In his speech, he noted that since 2018, the current moratorium on inspections of entrepreneurs has been introduced to support the small and medium-sized business sector, including pawnshops. Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu emphasized that even under the moratorium, there were mechanisms to protect citizens. In case of complaints about violations, authorized bodies had the opportunity to conduct unscheduled inspections to address specific issues.

24.01.2026, 15:33
Exclusive

In Naryn, the program for supporting SMEs until 2030 was discussed

- An expert meeting was held in Naryn dedicated to the project of the Support and Development Program for Small and Medium Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030 (SME-2030). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. Representatives of local businesses, industry associations, and government authorities of the Naryn region participated in the discussion.

24.01.2026, 15:33
World

The first video of a black hole may appear this spring.

As reported by The Guardian, scientists plan to capture a rotating disk that forms the boundary of the event horizon — the point beyond which neither light nor matter can escape. Sarah Markoff, a professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy at the University of Cambridge and co-founder of EHT, calls this new campaign "revolutionary" due to its scientific significance and technical challenges.

24.01.2026, 15:22
The Pentagon Unveils Updated U.S. National Defense Strategy
World

The Pentagon Unveils Updated U.S. National Defense Strategy

In the new document, it is stated that by January 2025, the United States expects a deterioration in the situation regarding global and regional security, an increase in China's influence, weakening alliances, threats in the Western Hemisphere, and the possibility of major conflicts arising simultaneously. The main goal of the strategy is to concentrate resources on priority security areas. Main highlights of the strategy:

24.01.2026, 15:09
Ecology

The Ministry of Emergency Situations showed a stockpile of poaching nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul.

The improvement of the technical equipment of the Ministry of Emergency Situations has significantly simplified the tasks of divers and rescuers, as reported by the agency's press service. According to the ministry's information, the diving service has been equipped with new boats, winter and summer suits, as well as underwater drones. Thanks to modern equipment, over the past three years, it has been possible to raise old poaching nets from the bottom that had been in Issyk-Kul for

24.01.2026, 15:05
In the Turkestan Region, mechanized cleaning of main canals was conducted for the first time in 40 years.
World

In the Turkestan Region, mechanized cleaning of main canals was conducted for the first time in 40 years.

The main canal of the Zhetisay district During his visit, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov got acquainted with the process of mechanized cleaning of the main canals, which was conducted for the first time in 40 years by the local branch of RGP "Kazvodkhoz." The cleaning affected the K-21 and K-34 canals, and work is also ongoing on the K-25 canal. The K-21 canal, one of the most significant in the region, irrigates 20,000 hectares of land located in three rural districts. Using special equipment,

24.01.2026, 15:04
Incidents

Family conflict in the city of Osh ended with hospitalization — a man has been detained

An investigation has been initiated by the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs regarding a case of assault, with a young woman as the victim. According to information provided by the Osh Internal Affairs press service, on January 24, 2026, in the early morning hours, around 05:00, the Ak-Burinsky police station received a report from the emergency medical service. It was reported that a resident of U. Salieva Street, B.G., born in 1999, was taken to a medical facility with injuries,

24.01.2026, 14:59
Economy

95% of the population of EAEU countries purchase goods electronically

- The head of the consumer rights protection department of the EEC's SFSC Department, Lydia Osaulenko, noted that online shopping is becoming increasingly popular among the population of the Eurasian "five." According to the EEC, 95% of residents of the EAEU countries make purchases online, with 80% of them also acquiring various services.

24.01.2026, 14:58
Coffee lovers have been told the safe daily dose of the drink for health.
World / Exclusive

Coffee lovers have been told the safe daily dose of the drink for health.

In St. Petersburg, gastroenterologist Sergey Lopatkin from "SM-Clinic" announced the safe daily norm of coffee that can be consumed for health. This was reported by Lenta.ru. According to the specialist's opinion, an adult is allowed to consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. This amount corresponds to approximately six espressos or two to three large cups of Americano or cappuccino. This recommendation is supported by both international and Russian medical

24.01.2026, 14:47
Incidents

Drunk Man Beats His Wife. The Police of Osh City Provided Explanations

The Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh has provided clarifications regarding a recent case of domestic violence. According to reports, a call was received at 5:00 AM at the Ak-Buurin police department from an ambulance informing about the hospitalization of a woman, B.G., born in 1999, residing on Salieva Street, with injuries.

24.01.2026, 14:44
Kyrgyzstan and the USA to Strengthen Cooperation in Healthcare
Health / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and the USA to Strengthen Cooperation in Healthcare

A recent meeting between the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanbek Dosmambetov, and the U.S. Ambassador, Leslie Viguerie, took place in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding. According to the Ministry of Health, the main topics of discussion included the exchange of experiences in disease prevention, public health, training specialists, and the implementation of new medical technologies. The Minister emphasized that there is significant potential for deepening relations

24.01.2026, 14:34
Politics

Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the heads of major construction companies

At the meeting, which was held in a "question-answer" format, current issues regarding the fulfillment of obligations by developers were discussed, as well as the need to eliminate contradictions and improve the regulatory framework in the construction sector. As a result of the discussion, the president gave instructions to the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdana Oruntaev and the Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev.

24.01.2026, 14:33
Sports

Myktybek Orolbay will fight Chris Curtis at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas

In his UFC career, Orolbay has a record of 4-1. He has two finishes to his name: he submitted Tofik Musaev with a kimura and knocked out Jack Hermansson. However, in his last fight, the 27-year-old fighter suffered his first defeat, losing by split decision to Mateusz Rebecki. Chris Curtis, who is 38 years old, won his last fight against Max Griffin by split decision, thus ending a two-fight losing streak against Brendan Allen and Roman Kopylov. His current record in the UFC stands at 6-4-1,

24.01.2026, 14:24
Ecology

Weather forecast for January 25: Snowfalls expected in the mountains

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 25, snow is expected in the foothills and mountains of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Chui and Batken regions, while no precipitation is expected in the valleys of the Jalal-Abad region and in the agricultural zones of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Talas, Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. During the day on January 25, snow will be observed in some areas of the Naryn region, as

24.01.2026, 14:15
World

Court in the UAE Sentenced Nine Citizens of Uzbekistan to Life Imprisonment in a Brawl Case

The court case in the UAE concerned a mass brawl that took place in Dubai, involving citizens of Uzbekistan. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Akhror Burkhanov, eight people were sentenced to life imprisonment, while one received a 25-year prison term. Burkhanov stated that the relevant authorities and diplomatic institutions of Uzbekistan are actively working to investigate the circumstances of the case and protect the rights of their citizens.

24.01.2026, 14:12
World

Iran threatened "full-scale war" in case of an attack by the USA

As reported by Sky News citing an Iranian official, the country is prepared to consider any attack as the beginning of a full-scale war. This statement comes against the backdrop of new actions from the United States. President Trump has ordered the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group near Iranian waters, which Tehran believes poses a threat to their security.

24.01.2026, 14:12
The West's Big Game: Why Europe is Being Prepared for Confrontation with China
Politics

The West's Big Game: Why Europe is Being Prepared for Confrontation with China

According to analysts from the British Council on Geostrategy, the militarization of Europe is perceived by the West as an element of a global strategy to contain China, rather than as preparation for a potential conflict on the continent. According to their assessments, Europe is just one of three military arenas and does not occupy a central position within it. The main goal is to free up American resources to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region, which implies that European countries

24.01.2026, 14:10