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Health

Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Institutions Plan to Merge

A draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the reorganization of several state institutions operating in the social sphere has been put forward for public discussion. This draft is available on the "Koom Talkuu" platform. According to the document, it is proposed to merge the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products and the Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities, which operate under the Ministry of Labor, Social

09.01.2026, 13:43
Incidents

Salaries were issued to the non-working cleaner and guard: The school director asked to justify her actions

The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the cassation appeals filed by the director of the gymnasium school B. V. Zh. and her defender on November 10, 2025, and upheld the decisions of the previous courts. Information regarding the case was obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts. According to the investigation, B. V. Zh., while serving as the director of the gymnasium in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, approved timekeeping records for employees who were

09.01.2026, 13:41
Scandal Surrounding the Construction of the Residential Complex "Altai" in Bishkek – Comment from the Ministry of Construction
Society

Scandal Surrounding the Construction of the Residential Complex "Altai" in Bishkek – Comment from the Ministry of Construction

“There is no need for separate approval of the project with the Institute of Seismology” Before the construction of the residential complex “Altai” near Bishkek, the necessary engineering and geological surveys were conducted in accordance with current legislative norms. This statement was made by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, commenting on videos published online showing flooded excavations.

09.01.2026, 13:34
Ecology

Fog in places at night and in the morning - weather forecast for January 10

Today in Kyrgyzstan, January 10, clear weather is expected. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is anticipated. In the night and morning hours, fog may occur in some areas. There will be snow accumulation and ice on mountain and foothill road sections. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.

09.01.2026, 13:33
Ecology

Why is it still cold despite the warming forecast and what causes the daily fog? Meteorologists' answer

Despite the expected warming, negative temperatures are still being recorded in some regions. This is due to the influx of cold continental air, as well as temperature inversion phenomena and nighttime radiative cooling. This information was provided by specialists from Kyrgyzhydromet in an interview with AKIpress. According to meteorologists, the inversion hinders the warming of the lower layers of the atmosphere, especially in the morning. "No precipitation is forecasted in the coming

09.01.2026, 13:30
More than 550,000 residents of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation are left without electricity and heating after a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
World

More than 550,000 residents of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation are left without electricity and heating after a strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Gladkov reported that the strike was aimed at engineering facilities, including the "Storozheva" substation and the "Luch" CHPP, according to information from the Telegram channel "Ashes". As of the morning of January 9, it became known that 556,000 people in six municipalities of the region were left without electricity and heating. Additionally, 1,920 apartment buildings were without heating, and nearly 200,000 citizens lost access to water supply and sewage.

09.01.2026, 13:27
Declaration campaign. How much did the head of the Ministry of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev earn?
Politics

Declaration campaign. How much did the head of the Ministry of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev earn?

In 2024, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, declared an income of 1 million 439 thousand 314.79 soms, according to the provided data. Interestingly, his declaration lacks information about expenses. The minister owns two plots of land designated for agriculture, with a total area of 2.4 hectares — 0.8 hectares and 1.6 hectares, respectively.

09.01.2026, 13:25
The GKNB detained three police officers. They are suspected of beating detainees.
Incidents

The GKNB detained three police officers. They are suspected of beating detainees.

The State Committee for National Security reported the detention of three police officers from the Uzgen District Department of Internal Affairs. According to available information, on January 3, in the Uzgen district, the police officers exceeded their authority by unlawfully arresting two citizens and taking them to the Kurshab police station without completing the required legal procedural documents.

09.01.2026, 13:24
Exclusive

Furniture production in Kyrgyzstan increased by 15.4% in the 11 months of 2025

- According to statistical data, from January to November 2025, the volume of furniture production at current prices in Kyrgyzstan reached 1 billion 533 million 537.6 thousand soms. This figure is close to the number for the same period in 2024, when the volume was 1 billion 539 million 279.8 thousand soms. The physical volume index for the studied period was 115.4%, indicating a real growth in furniture production of 15.4% compared to January-November 2024 (last year this index was 92.7%).

09.01.2026, 13:22
Politics

Police officers of the Uzgen District Department of Internal Affairs beat detainees so severely that one has brain swelling, - GKNB

Turmush — The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has shared new data regarding the criminal case in which three employees of the Uzgen Department of Internal Affairs were detained. Previously, the Prosecutor's Office of the Osh region formalized the case under articles 130 part 3 point 2 ("Causing serious harm to health") and 338 part 2 point 4 ("Abuse of power") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

09.01.2026, 13:19
Education

In the city of Osh, a property was returned to the state after 30 years — now there will be a kindergarten for 280 children.

In the city of Osh, on Kokum-Biy Street, the procedure for returning a building to municipal ownership has been completed, which will become a new kindergarten for 280 children. Currently, major renovations are underway at the facility. According to data provided by the city administration, kindergarten No. 18 was closed 32 years ago. An inspection revealed that in 1998, the property was transferred to private hands in violation of legal norms.

09.01.2026, 13:19
Russia struck Ukraine with "Nutcracker" in response to the attack on Putin's residence, - Russian Ministry of Defense
World

Russia struck Ukraine with "Nutcracker" in response to the attack on Putin's residence, - Russian Ministry of Defense

On the night of January 9, Russian military forces conducted a large-scale attack using precision long-range weapons on key targets in Ukraine. These actions were a response to the attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, located in the Novgorod region, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among the weapons used were the medium-range missile systems "Oreshnik," which targeted facilities related to drone production and the

09.01.2026, 13:16
World

Opposition Members Are Being Released from Venezuelan Prisons

According to Deutsche Welle, the exact number of those released and their names have not yet been disclosed. However, as reported by the newspaper El Nacional, among those released will be Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa and human rights activist Rocío San Miguel. The possibility of the release of former presidential candidate Enrique Márquez and Rafael Tudela, as well as the son-in-law of politician Edmundo González Urrutia, who, according to the opposition and international

09.01.2026, 13:09
Society

On Aitmatov Avenue, underground passages have begun to be buried. Photo report

On Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, between the Southern Highway and Semetey Street, the construction of four underground pedestrian crossings began on January 1. As of January 9, the first phase of work has already been completed — the structures have started to be filled with soil. The first of the crossings, located closer to the Southern Highway, has been completely filled, although the soil has not yet reached its final compaction level. After this phase is completed, asphalt paving is planned.

09.01.2026, 13:06
Venezuelan authorities announced the release of a "large number" of prisoners, including opposition members and foreigners
Exclusive

Venezuelan authorities announced the release of a "large number" of prisoners, including opposition members and foreigners

On January 8, the Venezuelan government made a statement about the release of a significant number of prisoners, including both opposition leaders and foreign citizens. Specific numbers and names have not yet been disclosed; however, there are approximately 800 political prisoners in the country, according to information provided by the media. According to the dpa agency, among those released were five Spanish citizens, which was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain. Among the

09.01.2026, 13:04
Edil Baisalov proposed to reconsider the visa-free regime for US citizens
Politics

Edil Baisalov proposed to reconsider the visa-free regime for US citizens

The Deputy Prime Minister commented on new obstacles for Kyrgyz citizens In light of the introduction of new visa requirements, Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister, believes that Kyrgyzstan should initiate a review of the visa-free regime for U.S. citizens. This statement was made on social media in response to new restrictions for Kyrgyz citizens planning trips to the United States.

09.01.2026, 13:04
Declaration. It has become known how much Sadyr Japarov earned in 2024
Politics

Declaration. It has become known how much Sadyr Japarov earned in 2024

The State Tax Service has presented consolidated data on the incomes and expenses of state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the published data, President Sadyr Japarov earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms, however, his expenses are not indicated in the declaration. The president owns a business center occupying an area of 2,627 square meters, as well as 63 hundredths of agricultural land in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region and a plot of land of 21

09.01.2026, 13:02
Sports

The Asian Futsal Championship for the Deaf will be held in Bishkek

From March 20 to 30, the Asian Futsal Championship for the Deaf will take place in Bishkek, as reported by the Raatbek Sanatbaev Sports School of Olympic Reserve. This competition serves as a qualifying stage for the Winter Deaflympics, scheduled for 2027 in Austria. ADFF (Asian Deaf Football Federation) is a new federation for football for people with hearing impairments in Asia.

09.01.2026, 13:01
Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 9. The Capital Ranks Third
Society

Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 9. The Capital Ranks Third

According to the latest data from the World Air Quality ranking of major cities, Bishkek ranks third as of January 9 at 12:50. The city has a status of "very unhealthy," and the air quality index stands at 227 (AQI), indicating a high level of pollution. This data is available in real time. The air quality index (AQI) is divided into six categories, each indicating the level of health risk. An AQI value above 300 is considered hazardous, while a value below 50 indicates good air

09.01.2026, 12:54