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After the appeal from the population, a presidential representative arrived at the "Lahore Steel Mills" in Shopokov.

In Shopokov, an inspection was conducted at the metal smelting enterprise OsOO "LAHORE STEEL MILLS," where foreign workers are employed. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the press service of the president's representative in the Chui region. According to the agency's information, the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, visited the plant in response to local residents' concerns about the potential negative

08.01.2026, 14:25
Renowned Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away at the age of 54
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Renowned Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away at the age of 54

He played the lead role in the film "Racketeer" The actor's death was confirmed by his daughter Diana. According to her, he was urgently hospitalized with a stroke at the end of December. Previously, his health had been fluctuating — improvements alternated with sharp declines. For the last year and a half, Murat Bisembin had hardly left the hospital.

08.01.2026, 14:21
Politics

Edil Baysalov: We need to reconsider the visa-free regime for U.S. citizens

In light of the new visa requirements announced by the U.S. State Department, Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, expressed the opinion that it is necessary to reconsider the visa-free agreement for citizens of this country. He shared this in his account on the social network X. According to Baisalov, the visa policy should be based on the principles of mutual respect and parity.

08.01.2026, 14:20
Donald Trump Advocates for New Sanctions Against Russia - Media
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Donald Trump Advocates for New Sanctions Against Russia - Media

According to information provided by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a bill aimed at tightening sanctions against Russia. He announced this during his speech. Photo AP. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Graham noted that Trump supports the possibility of advancing a bipartisan bill in Congress concerning countries that engage in trade with Russia. A vote on this bill is expected to take place as early as next week. Additionally, he added that the

08.01.2026, 14:19
Society

The USA introduces a visa bond for citizens of Kyrgyzstan: what changes and who is affected?

The U.S. Department of State has announced the introduction of a visa bond for citizens of 38 countries who plan to obtain a B1/B2 tourist or business visa. This innovation has become part of the immigration policy that changed with Donald Trump's arrival in power, when active deportations of illegal migrants began. Among the mentioned countries are states from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. In Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan are included in this

08.01.2026, 14:08
Health

State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance: In Kyrgyzstan, "Nestlé" formulas are being recalled due to a dangerous toxin for children

The Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of Kyrgyzstan reports the beginning of a recall of baby formulas under the "Nestlé" brand, as a toxin called cereulide has been found in them, which can provoke symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea in children. The recall includes dry milk formulas, including fermented milk and lactose-free products sold under the brands NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 OPTIPRO, PRENAN, and NAN LACTOSE FREE with

08.01.2026, 14:04
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In Kazakhstan, 503 megawatts of installed capacity for renewable energy sources will be introduced in 2025.

- In 2025, Kazakhstan will commission 503 megawatts of installed capacity from renewable energy sources, according to data published on January 6 by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This increase in capacity is associated with nine new renewable energy facilities, including: five wind power plants with a total capacity of 387 MW, three solar power plants with 90 MW, and one hydroelectric power station with a capacity of 26 MW.

08.01.2026, 14:01
Politics

The US is preparing 500% tariffs for countries trading with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has supported the initiative to develop a bipartisan bill that introduces sanctions against Russia. This bill includes measures to impose five-hundred-percent tariffs on countries that continue economic cooperation with Moscow, reports Fox News. The aim of this document is to increase economic pressure on Russia to force it to cease military actions against Ukraine. The bill grants the U.S. president expanded powers for the economic isolation of Russia, including the

08.01.2026, 14:01
Society

In Russia, plans are underway to tighten a number of requirements for migrants.

Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, announced the preparation of new legislative initiatives in the field of migration through his Telegram channel. The following is proposed: 1. Reduction of the mandatory medical examination period for foreign citizens from 90 to 30 days if they have been in Russia for more than three months. 2. The obligation of medical institutions to transmit information: to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia about issued

08.01.2026, 13:59
Society

In Karakol, Manas, and other regions, the Ministry of Culture plans major renovations of theaters and new cultural facilities.

The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev shared the Ministry of Culture's plans for the construction of new cultural facilities and major repairs of theaters in various regions in an interview with AKIpress. According to him, the Issyk-Kul Regional Musical Drama Theater named after K. Zhantoshiev is located in Karakol and currently requires urgent attention as it has been declared emergency. “The theater was built from several blocks, and one of them has

08.01.2026, 13:59
Society

In the city of Cholpon-Ata, a number of streets have been renamed

The deputies of the local kenesh of Cholpon-Ata approved the renaming of several streets and the naming of a number of facilities. This decision was made on December 16, 2025. According to the text of the resolution, the changes were initiated by the mayor's office of Cholpon-Ata in requests dated December 9 and 11, 2025. In accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic on geographical names, as well as the regulation governing the process of naming and changing the names of

08.01.2026, 13:58
In Bishkek, families registered with the authorities are being checked in connection with instances of domestic violence
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In Bishkek, families registered with the authorities are being checked in connection with instances of domestic violence

In Bishkek, a check is being conducted on families registered for incidents of domestic violence. This was reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. Photo from the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. Head of GOM-1 Altynbek Chynberdiev met with a victim of domestic violence As part of the activities to prevent domestic violence, the head of GOM-1 Altynbek Chynberdiev met with a woman raising five

08.01.2026, 13:46
Mongolia to Host World Horse Day
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Mongolia to Host World Horse Day

For the first time this year, Mongolia will host the traditional celebration of World Horse Day, which will gather around 10,000 riders from 56 countries. The event will take place at the Khui Doloon Khudag area, located on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, from July 11 to 13, 2026. The organizers are currently working on creating a rich program that will showcase riding skills. Five themed zones are planned, featuring entertainment, hippotherapy, traditional healing methods, cultural events, and

08.01.2026, 13:46
Famous Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away
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Famous Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away

On January 8, after a long battle with cancer, the famous Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin passed away. This was made known through a post by his daughter on social media. The actor was 54 years old. He had been fighting the illness for a long time after being diagnosed with cancer. On December 22, Bisembin was hospitalized due to a stroke.

08.01.2026, 13:44
Teenagers involved in a car accident in a stolen vehicle
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Teenagers involved in a car accident in a stolen vehicle

In the Chui region, police officers detained a group of young people suspected of stealing a car. This was reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that a resident of the village of Soviet, named J. R., born in 1983, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district regarding a theft. He stated that on the night of January 5 to 6, his NISSAN R'NESSA vehicle, parked near his house, was stolen.

08.01.2026, 13:42
Economy

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top ten major importers of chocolate from Russia

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

08.01.2026, 13:36
Kyrgyzstan Increases Volumes and Range of Exports to China
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Kyrgyzstan Increases Volumes and Range of Exports to China

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.

08.01.2026, 13:33
Ulaanbaatar to Include Elementary School Students in the "Milk Program"
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Ulaanbaatar to Include Elementary School Students in the "Milk Program"

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

08.01.2026, 13:28
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 1.3 thousand transactions for the purchase and sale of private houses were made in November 2025 for 9 billion soms.

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

08.01.2026, 13:24
Mongolia to purchase 710,000 tons of gasoline from Russia
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Mongolia to purchase 710,000 tons of gasoline from Russia

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

08.01.2026, 13:22