According to the new rules, Kyrgyzstanis wishing to obtain a tourist or business visa (B1/B2 category) may be required to pay a collateral of between 5,000 to 15,000 dollars. This measure is aimed at combating overstaying in the country.
According to information published on the UN Comtrade platform, Kyrgyzstan has secured a place among the top ten largest importers of chocolate from the Russian Federation. Based on data provided by the Federal Center for the Development of Export of Agricultural Products "Agroexport," Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan lead this list, occupying the top three positions for the year 2025. Kazakh companies imported chocolate worth $192 million, while Belarus spent $123 million on
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan focused on strategically increasing exports to the People's Republic of China. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, eight protocols for the supply of various goods have been signed, including wool, cashmere, beans, meat, and poultry by-products. Three protocols for the export of raw leather and thermally processed meat have also been agreed upon.
In this academic year, 189,600 elementary school students in Ulaanbaatar will participate in the "Milk Program." Starting in 2024, the office of the governor of Ulaanbaatar will regularly provide milk to 19,000 students in some schools in the city two to three times a week. To expand this initiative, the city budget for 2026 allocates 8.9 billion tugriks, which will allow for the provision of milk to 189,000 children in grades 1-5 of public schools once a week. According to the
Liam Rozenior, who is 41 years old, has been appointed as the head coach of Chelsea, replacing Enzo Maresca, who left the team in early January.
The volume of transactions in the individual residential housing market in Kyrgyzstan reached 9.08 billion soms in November 2025, according to information provided by the State Agency for Land Resources. A total of 1,305 transactions were registered across the country. Bishkek remains the leading market, where 373 transactions were made for a total of 5.4 billion soms, accounting for approximately 60% of all transactions in the republic. Despite this, in terms of the number of transactions, the
This month, according to Begzsurin, an agreement was confirmed with the Russian oil refinery in Angarsk for the supply of AI-92 gasoline. He noted that the consumption of petroleum products in Mongolia is growing by 30% annually. At the same time, fuel supplies from Russia remain stable, although in January the country placed an order to increase supply volumes by approximately 60%. According to available data, as of January 5 of this year, petroleum product supplies to Ulaanbaatar have
Local residents contacted the Call center Kaktus.media. In the village of Sadovoe, a water supply line was damaged, and the problem has not been resolved for more than two weeks. “The problem with the water supply in our village arose about a month and a half ago. We, the residents of Vostochnaia Street, have repeatedly reached out to the representatives of the ayil okmotu. After long waits, measures began to be taken, but the work was not completed. As a result, our streets are flooded, and
The President of Kazakhstan presented systemic reforms, expanded powers, and responsibilities for rural akims At a dialogue platform for rural akims, where about 80% of local government representatives gathered, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke. This event was the first of its kind, bringing together representatives from all levels of executive power.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region reported the detention of a suspect in a domestic violence case. The incident occurred on January 7, when a woman from the village of Ivanovka approached the police in the Issyk-Ata district. According to her, around noon, her husband beat her. As a result of a medical examination, it was determined that the victim had a closed fracture of the fourth rib on the right with displacement, as well as multiple bruises and
As part of the Asian Cup, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan played against the team of Saudi Arabia and finished the match with a loss. This information was confirmed by the Kyrgyz Football Union.
Illustrative photo According to the official document, this decision will affect 35 organizations that are not part of the UN system, as well as 31 organizations that are part of it. List of organizations not related to the UN Round-the-clock agreement on clean energy Colombo Planning Council Commission on Environmental Cooperation Education Cannot Wait European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats Forum of European National Road Research Laboratories Coalition for Internet
The Republican Blood Center in Bishkek has urgently called for replenishing the donor blood supply, especially during the holiday season.
The working group will focus on promoting the history of the Great Mongol Empire among the population, organizing various events for people of all ages, and incorporating the ideas of the anniversary into the program of the National Holiday. Additionally, it will facilitate the promotion of the history and culture of the empire beyond the country's borders through diplomatic channels. The group is headed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, Chairman of the Organizational Committee
The First Mai District Court of Bishkek has decided to extend the detention of Kudret Taychabarov, the former director of the SEZ "Bishkek," until February 8, 2026. This decision was announced on December 30, 2025, as reported by "Tandyr Media," citing lawyer Pamir Suranbaev. It is worth noting that Taychabarov was detained on suspicions of possible connections with organized crime groups. He is charged with violating the article concerning "the creation of an organized
On February 7-8, the Grand Slam judo tournament of the World Series will take place in Paris, featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan. According to the International Judo Federation, 311 athletes from 52 countries have already confirmed their participation in the competition. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by three judokas: Erbol Abasbekov in the under 66 kg weight category, Erlan Sherov in the under 90 kg category, and Emirhan Zholdoshkaziev, who will compete in the heavyweight division (over 100
After the incident that occurred on January 7 in Minneapolis, where ICE agents shot 37-year-old poet Rene Good, the streets filled with protesters. Thousands of people took to the streets, as reported by Minnesota Public Radio. The protests were sparked by the actions of the immigration service, which, according to police, opened fire when the woman apparently attempted to ram an ICE patrol vehicle.
Kyrgyzstan faced numerous problems in the energy sector in 2025, including capacity shortages and ongoing negotiations with international donors for the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant. Kaktus.media recalls how power outages occurred and new power plants were launched in the country. Increase in Electricity TariffsAs of May 1, 2025, electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan increased again. The new rates are as follows:
The employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region successfully identified a woman found in Sokuluk after she lost her memory. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region denied rumors on social media that the woman's identity had not been established and that assistance from the public was needed.
The implementation of robotic surgery is the result of three years of preparation and has allowed Mongolia to reach a new level of medical services. This modern technology is already actively used in 69 countries around the world. Robotic surgery provides surgeons with the ability to perform high-precision operations using a "third hand." In the future, with the development of technology and access to ultra-fast internet, such surgery may be performed remotely.
During an operation to detain illegal migrants in Minneapolis, a local resident was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, according to information provided by Fox News. Photo by Fox News. ICE officer shot a Minneapolis resident during a raid on illegal migrants According to ICE representatives, the woman was killed after, they claim, she attempted to use her vehicle as a weapon, trying to run over the agency's agents. Immigration officials characterized the
Miezis will begin his journey with the Ulaanbaatar Energy team in the 2025/26 season. His sports career boasts numerous achievements: gold at the 2020 Olympic Games, silver and bronze medals from world championships, as well as gold and three silvers from European championships. Additionally, he was named the most valuable player at one of the Grand Slam tournaments.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun analyzing documents submitted for the establishment of a new commercial bank, which will be called "Post Bank." This project involves the use of the infrastructure of OJSC "Kyrgyz Post," which will become an agent for providing banking services throughout the country.
According to the Venezuelan Minister of Internal Affairs Diosdado Cabello, at least 100 people have died as a result of the U.S. attack on the country. "Currently, 100 fatalities have been recorded. Approximately the same number of people have been injured. Among the victims are civilians, including women who were in their homes. They became victims of powerful bombs dropped on our territory," CNN reports his words.