A new project has been launched in Kyrgyzstan, initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the organization TSARKA Kyrgyzstan, aimed at protecting citizens from financial fraud. According to information from the department, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the two parties.
Almaz Abdekirov has become the new deputy director of the macroeconomic policy department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, as reported by the EEC in an official press release. Photo EEC. Almaz Abdekirov appointed as deputy director of the macroeconomic policy department Abdekirov, born in 1986, graduated from the Kyrgyz National University in 2008 with a degree in "Applied Mathematics and Computer Science." In 2023, he also completed a master's program at the Diplomatic
Data on the most drinking and the most sober countries in the world have been presented on the World Population Review portal. The championship for alcohol consumption is led by countries in Eastern and Central Europe. Romania ranks first (17.1 liters of pure alcohol per person per year), followed by Georgia (15.5 liters) and Latvia (14.7 liters). Among the CIS countries, the highest alcohol consumption is recorded in Moldova (14.1 liters), Belarus (11.4 liters), and Russia (10.5 liters).
The city authorities of Osh have announced the necessity to return lands that were previously withdrawn from use by educational institutions. This information was voiced by the city administration. It has become known that on January 18, official notifications were handed out stating that the plots located on the territories of schools No. 8 named after Gorky, No. 6 named after Makarenko, and No. 57 named after Tajimatov must be vacated by March 1. The city administration noted that in recent
The situation in Europe is becoming increasingly tense: Trump has no intention of abandoning his ambitious plans for Greenland. The U.S. President emphasizes that this island is essential for strengthening the country's security. If soft methods do not work, he is ready to use harsher approaches. Geopolitical Fluctuations of the U.S. This causes real horror for Europeans. At the beginning of 2026, they barely had time to comprehend the events unfolding in Venezuela and Iran when Trump
According to information published by Variety magazine, Roger Allers, one of the creators of the famous animated film "The Lion King," passed away at the age of 76. In addition to "The Lion King," Allers also contributed to the creation of such animated films as "Tron," "Oliver & Company," "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," and "Beauty and the Beast." His career at Disney began with the development of conceptual ideas for
Now, employment records can be either electronic or paper The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has announced the cancellation of previous regulations regarding the filling out of employment records in Kyrgyzstan.
Latest news from Ukraine and the world related to military actions are covered by foreign media and news agencies. Here are the key points from the past day. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported his participation in a meeting of army commanders from countries in the "coalition of the willing," where security issues concerning Kyiv were discussed. The construction of the Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Ukraine is not progressing. According
On Sunday, January 18, a serious railway disaster occurred in southern Spain when two high-speed trains collided. This was reported by Reuters. The incident took place near the town of Adamus in the province of Córdoba, where one of the trains derailed and entered the opposite track, colliding with another train. As a result, both trains derailed, and one of them fell off an embankment.
Today, January 19, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in hockey (U-20) will play its second match at the World Championship among teams in the third division (Group B). The competition is taking place in Bishkek at the "Bishkek Arena" ice rink and involves six teams.
According to InsideMongolia, at the end of 2025, more than 34,000 foreigners from 136 countries reside in Mongolia. The increase in the number of officially registered foreign citizens by 7.4% compared to the previous year indicates a stable growth trend. ? Chinese citizens make up the largest group among foreigners in Mongolia, while Russians, Indians, South Koreans, and Americans follow in subsequent positions. ⚖️ Legislative Framework
The incident occurred at the Baogang United Steel company in the city of Bugat yesterday around 15:00 local time. According to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua, citing sources, the explosion sent clouds of black smoke into the air and caused underground tremors in the area. A large-scale operation is currently underway to rescue the victims. Forces from the autonomous region, as well as local services from the city of Bugat and the Kundulun district, have been dispatched to the scene.
On January 8, 2026, the Cybercrime Department of the Main Police Department reported the closure of a network of illegal online games and the detention of nine individuals, including three South Korean citizens and six Mongolian citizens. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. According to police information, this network used internet platforms to conduct illegal gambling, which brought them significant profits. With the support of the prosecutor's office, investigative authorities
During the second day of his visit to China, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia, Damdinnyam Gongor, held a meeting with the leadership of CNPC (China National Petroleum Corporation). The parties discussed options for increasing fuel supply volumes, ensuring supply stability, and developing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Representing Mongolia's position, Minister Gongor noted that the country aims for sustainable satisfaction of its internal fuel needs.
The decree on supporting traditional medicine was signed by the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhna, who confirmed his commitment to studying and disseminating knowledge in this field. This information was provided by MiddleAsianNews. In his speech on this matter, the president noted the following: “Traditional medicine represents not only methods of diagnosing and treating diseases but is also a valuable heritage rooted in our worldview, way of life, and spiritual traditions of the
When crossing the border in Kyakhta, a woman from Mongolia concealed 40 thousand US dollars The Kyakhta District Court of Buryatia found a citizen of Mongolia guilty of smuggling cash across the border of the Eurasian Economic Union. This incident occurred at the customs post of MAPP Kyakhta.
In the international competition "Best Calligrapher of 2025," organized annually by the newspaper "Khumuun Bichig" with the support of the National Information Agency "MONTSAME," employees of the U.S. Embassy participated. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. A special award for the promotion of Mongolian writing was presented to the U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Richard Buangan. “I want to thank President Khurelsukh Ukhna for recognizing my work at the 'Best
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Denis Petrashov, continues to demonstrate outstanding results on the international stage, winning his third consecutive medal at a tournament in the USA. These days, the next stage of the Pro Swim Series is taking place in Austin, Texas, where the competitions for the 200 meters breaststroke started on January 18.
In Kara-Balta, at the "Manas" sports complex, an open championship in grappling for schoolchildren took place. About 100 young athletes from nine teams representing Bishkek, Aleksandrovka, and Kara-Balta participated in this tournament.
The Kyrgyzstan national ice hockey team for players under 20 years old has successfully started its performance at the third division world championship, which is taking place in Bishkek since January 18. In the first match of the tournament, which features six teams, the Kyrgyz team faced off against the Hong Kong team on the ice of "Bishkek Arena". The first and second periods ended with the same score — 0:0 and 1:1, with the only goal in the first match scored by Umar Egemberdiev
Police officers in the Panfilov district of the Chui region have begun providing support to citizens who are particularly in need of assistance during the harsh winter conditions. This information was received from the district internal affairs department.
The boxing championship among youth of the Chuy region took place in Kara-Balta From January 13 to 18, competitions were held in the boxing hall "Zdorovye" in the city of Kara-Balta, where young athletes born in 2010-2011 participated.
In Kyrgyzstan, mainly clear weather without precipitation is expected. At night in Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −12 degrees, while during the day it will reach 0.
The World Population Review (WPR) has published data on alcohol consumption in different countries. According to this statistics, Kyrgyzstan stands out as one of the most sober countries in the region, with a consumption level of 3.9 liters of pure alcohol per capita per year. The authors of the study note that Central Asia, in general, has a low level of alcohol consumption, which is linked to Islamic traditions. For example, in Kazakhstan, this figure is 5.4 liters, while in Uzbekistan it is