Society / Exclusive

In Naryn Region, they counted how much livestock was slaughtered for memorials and weddings

In the Naryn region, efforts continue to organize memorial and family celebration rituals. As part of this activity, an analysis of the implementation of Presidential Decree No. 54 is being conducted, aimed at reducing unnecessary expenses. According to the regional administration, during a meeting held by the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Naryn region, Aydana Imanalieva, the progress of the decree's implementation was discussed. She emphasized the need to

16.01.2026, 10:10

Politics

Annexation of Greenland. Seven European countries have sent troops to the island.

In the context of escalating tensions surrounding Greenland, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, and Norway have decided to send their military personnel to the island. This is reported by Politico. This decision is a response to the increasing pressure from the United States, which claims rights to the island, as well as threats from President Donald Trump. According to the publication, the Bundeswehr has sent 13 military personnel to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The

16.01.2026, 10:10

Society

Struck a Student. The Ministry of Education is Concerned About the Teacher's Behavior

The incident that occurred at school No. 87 in Bishkek has raised serious concern within the Ministry of Education. A teacher hit a student during a Kyrgyz language lesson, which was recorded on video and spread on social media. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has already begun investigating this incident. A specially created commission at the capital's Department of Education is currently working to clarify all the details of what

16.01.2026, 10:04

Incidents

A major moneylender and owner of a pawnshop chain was detained in Bishkek

Illegal activities of S.M.A., who is the owner of a chain of pawnshops and a major moneylender, have been terminated in Bishkek. This information was received from the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided data, S.M.A. conducted his operations in the capital with the aim of obtaining illegal profits by providing financial resources to citizens in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 09:58

Health

The number of victims from poisoning at the "Daamduu" fast food restaurant has risen to 23, with 18 people currently in the hospital.

As of the morning of January 16, the number of people affected by food poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" has increased to 23. Of these, 18 patients have been hospitalized, according to the Ministry of Health. The condition of all hospitalized individuals is stable, while another 5 people are receiving outpatient treatment.

16.01.2026, 09:57

Society / Exclusive

The roads in the republic's mountain passes have been cleared and opened for traffic.

It is important to note that today, January 16, the roads at the passes of Kyrgyzstan are open and traffic is proceeding without restrictions, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the republic. The state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" are actively engaged in clearing the road surface of snow and treating slippery sections with a sand-salt mixture. It is also worth considering that from January 17 to 19, sharp

16.01.2026, 09:57

Incidents / Exclusive

A Major Loan Shark and Owner of a Pawn Shop Chain Detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have detained a well-known loan shark who is also the owner of a chain of pawn shops. The relevant information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR). It has been reported that the detainee, identified as S.M.A., was engaged in illegal activities in the field of pawn shops and usury, aiming to profit from citizens who found themselves in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 09:55

Politics

Arab countries defended Iran before Trump

Concerns About Military Intervention in the Region Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman have made active efforts to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from potential aggression against Iran, expressing concerns about possible serious consequences for the region. This was reported by "Zerkalo," citing AFP and its sources.

16.01.2026, 09:52

Society / Exclusive

In the Batken Region, energy equipment has been upgraded at 8 substations

The replacement of outdated oil circuit breakers at eight substations in the Batken region has been completed. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the 35/6 kV "Chauvay" substation, old oil circuit breakers were dismantled on the lines B-6 kV "RESH-22", "School", "Factory", and "Site". Similar work was carried out at the 35/6 kV "Pump – Kulundu" substation on the lines B-6 kV "T-1",

16.01.2026, 09:51

Health / Exclusive

An Unexpected Danger of Drinking Water from Coolers Has Been Revealed

According to a study conducted by scientists from Loma Linda University, commercial coolers and vending machines that offer drinking water may contain microbes in greater quantities than regular tap water. This finding is based on the analysis of 70 scientific papers published in the journal AIMS Microbiology. It was found that bacteria begin to actively multiply in the nozzles and tubes of coolers just a few days after disinfection. The main factor contributing to this is the lack of residual

16.01.2026, 09:51

World

A Dzud Has Struck Mongolia

Dzuud is a term that in Mongolia refers to severe winter conditions when a significant number of livestock can perish due to freezing or being buried under snow. According to the Emergency Management Agency, the affected aimags include Uvs, Khovd, and Zavkhan in the west, as well as Övörkhangai in the central part of the country and Selenge in the north.

16.01.2026, 09:47

Society

Mass Poisoning in Bishkek. 23 Victims Turned to Doctors

In Bishkek, a mass food poisoning incident occurred, resulting in 23 people seeking medical attention at the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. This was reported by the chief physician of the institution, Gulzhigit Aaliyev. Among the affected, 18 individuals were hospitalized, including 4 children. The remaining patients, including one child, are receiving outpatient treatment.

16.01.2026, 09:43

World

Citizens Granted Direct Access to the Prime Minister via E-Mongolia and D-Gov.mn

Starting from January 13, 2026, citizens will be able to send their questions and suggestions directly to the Prime Minister through the E-Mongolia and D-Gov.mn platforms. For several years now, the government has been implementing the D-Gov.mn electronic governance system, which is part of a strategy aimed at meeting the interests of citizens and actively engaging society. This portal allows the population to propose initiatives and suggest solutions on various issues that, if they receive

16.01.2026, 09:43

Politics

Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump

During an official event at the White House, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump. She announced this at a press conference, as reported by El Nacional. Machado noted that in her conversation with Trump, she recalled how two centuries ago General Lafayette presented a medal with a portrait of President George Washington to Simón Bolívar. She emphasized that since then, Bolívar never parted with that medal. "Two hundred

16.01.2026, 09:43

Exclusive

About 35,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are at risk of deportation from Russia

Minister Kulubaev added that migrants have been given additional time to legalize their status. However, despite the measures taken by the government, there remains a group of citizens who are still listed in the registry and may face deportation. At the same time, he noted that Russia, facing a labor shortage, may soften its migration policy. The Foreign Minister also emphasized that the return of labor migrants to Kyrgyzstan is beneficial for the country, as a workforce is needed to carry

16.01.2026, 09:43

Politics

Bishkek is Catastrophically Lacking Ambulances

The shortage of specialized transport in Bishkek has reached critical levels and has begun to threaten national security. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, 2026, Deputy Zhanibek Abirov presented alarming facts: following a recent administrative-territorial reform, the population of the capital has increased to 1.3 million people, while only 35-40 ambulance teams are currently operational. In such conditions, medical workers are unable to respond to calls in time, putting the

16.01.2026, 09:39

Health / Exclusive

Fast Food Poisoning: Doctors Remind About Preventive Measures

On January 15 in Bishkek, 17 people, including 4 children, became victims of poisoning at one of the fast-food establishments. In this regard, employees of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic have addressed the public with recommendations for preventing food poisoning. Food poisoning is an acute illness that occurs due to the consumption of food containing pathogenic microorganisms or toxic

16.01.2026, 09:36

Society

In the recreation park in Osh, the "Palvan-Saray" owned by Bayaman Erkinbaev is being demolished.

In the territory of the Alisher Navoi Park in Osh, work has begun on the demolition of "Palvan-Saray." This was reported by the press service of the city administration. According to information received from the mayor's office, the reason for the demolition is that the building has not been used for almost two decades and has turned into a place for garbage accumulation.

16.01.2026, 09:34

World

In Ukraine, the curfew will be eased in areas where a state of emergency has been declared in the energy sector.

Under the new decree, citizens will be allowed to be outside and in public places, including shopping and entertainment centers that serve as "points of invincibility" and heating stations, without the need for special permits. These locations must provide heating, autonomous power supply, and stable communication. The movement of personal vehicles will also be permitted. Additional measures to ease the curfew rules will be determined by the emergency response headquarters and local

16.01.2026, 09:33

Health / Exclusive

Food poisoning. The number of victims has risen to 23, including 5 children.

According to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of January 16, the total number of people affected by poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" in Bishkek has reached 23, including five children. As previously reported, a mass poisoning was registered on January 15, when the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance clarified that initially 17 people were affected, among them four children. Currently, according to the

16.01.2026, 09:31

Sports

The Kyrgyzstan national team will play against Tajikistan today.

On January 16, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan will play its first friendly match as part of their training camp in Indonesia. Under the guidance of coach Nurzhan Jetibayev, the team will face opponents from Tajikistan. The match will start at 14:00 Bishkek time and will take place in Jakarta. Both teams are actively preparing for the final stage of the Asian Cup, which starts on January 27 in Indonesia.

16.01.2026, 09:30

Society

Dozens of predators shot after attacks on livestock in the village of Ak-Tal

Since the beginning of November, local hunters in the village of Ak-Tal, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, have conducted a culling of 22 jackals. The village elder, Dastan Imankbekov, reported that from November 2025 to the present day, 22 jackals have been killed. The skins of these animals have been handed over to the district's agricultural development management, where they were registered and marked. According to the information, hunters receive a reward of about

16.01.2026, 09:30

World

Mongolia to Deepen Cooperation with China in the Field of Responsible Mineral Extraction

During the negotiations, an agreement was also reached between the National Geological Administration of Mongolia and the Geological Administration of China on the development and signing of a Cooperation Agreement. This will be a continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2025 during the "Mining Industry Week" in Mongolia. The main goal of the new agreement is to jointly conduct geological and geochemical studies in border areas, exchange experts and train

16.01.2026, 09:28

Economy

Exchange Rate at the Moscow City Council on January 16: Ruble Surged in Value

The morning exchange rates at the Mos Sovet on January 16 are presented below: US Dollar 87.50 87.85 Euro 101.3-102.1 102.0-102.9 Ruble 1.11-1.12 1.12-1.13 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17 The dollar rate remains unchanged: the buying price is 87.5 soms, and the selling price is 87.85 soms.

16.01.2026, 09:27