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Mass protests against the authorities. Internet completely shut down in Iran
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Mass protests against the authorities. Internet completely shut down in Iran

Protests in Iran are escalating: demonstrators have set fire to the building of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In response, the authorities have deployed ground troops to support local police. Amid the growing protests, the internet in the country has been completely shut down, as reported by the monitoring service NetBlocks. It should be noted that the mass protests in Iran, which began in late December, were triggered by an economic crisis and the devaluation of the national currency.

09.01.2026, 08:06
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Kamchybek Tashiev: I do not aspire to the power of Sadyr Nurgozhoevich or to the presidency

Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, recently stated in an interview that he is not interested in the presidency. In a conversation with journalist Aibek Biibosun uulu in a documentary film, he noted that their friendship with Sadyr Japarov has withstood many trials. However, there are ill-wishers seeking to destroy their alliance. Tashiev confirmed that their personal and political ties remain strong.

08.01.2026, 21:12
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The Ministry of Construction commented on the situation surrounding the construction of the "Altai" town.

In response to the video circulating on social media showing flooded excavations, the Ministry of Construction addressed the situation related to the construction of the residential complex "Altai" in Bishkek. The ministry reported that before the start of work on the site, necessary engineering and geological surveys were conducted, which complies with current legislative standards. The results of these studies allowed for the determination of the groundwater level, which was taken

08.01.2026, 19:05
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Kamchybek Tashiev: Only death can part our friendship with Sadyr Japarov

The head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, stated in the documentary film "President" that only death can sever his friendship with Sadyr Japarov. He emphasized that their relationship is based on years of mutual understanding and friendship. “We are on the same path and strive for common goals, which allows us to move forward together. Numerous attempts to sow discord between us have been unsuccessful, and I am confident that the plans of those

08.01.2026, 18:56
Merkel limited herself to vague guarantees for Ukraine at the meeting in Paris
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Merkel limited herself to vague guarantees for Ukraine at the meeting in Paris

At the recent summit of the "coalition of the willing," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made rather vague promises to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by Die Zeit. Germany plans to technically monitor the ceasefire regime in Ukraine using satellites and drones, but Merz agreed to deploy its troops to support Kyiv only on the territory of one of the NATO countries.

08.01.2026, 18:50
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Declaration-2024. What does President Sadyr Japarov own?

The State Tax Service has presented consolidated data on the declarations submitted by state and municipal employees for the year 2024. According to this data, President Sadyr Japarov earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms during the reporting year, but there is no information about his expenses.

08.01.2026, 17:56
Twenty Years Without Kyrgyz: What the Tough Signal from the Head of the State National Security Committee Was About
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Twenty Years Without Kyrgyz: What the Tough Signal from the Head of the State National Security Committee Was About

The phrase of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, addressed to representatives of the Chinese company China Road, became one of the most discussed topics in the public space at the end of 2025. The statement was made at a working meeting on the construction of the Barskoon — Karakol road in the Issyk-Kul region, but quickly went beyond the production episode and turned into a subject of broad public discussion. The occasion was Tashiev's harsh

08.01.2026, 17:04
The Ministry of Culture and UNESCO experts discussed the optimization of the buffer zone of "Sulaiman Too"
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The Ministry of Culture and UNESCO experts discussed the optimization of the buffer zone of "Sulaiman Too"

Recently, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with an international group of experts who arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site — "Sacred Mountain — Sulayman Too". According to the Ministry of Culture, this visit by the experts is part of the implementation of the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, adopted on October 31, 2025, regarding the optimization of the buffer zone

08.01.2026, 14:48
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The USA is ending participation in 66 international organizations. Trump signed the document.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order under which the country will cease its financial support and participation in 66 international organizations, including 31 entities from the United Nations (UN) system. This was reported by the White House. In an official statement, it is said that "many of these organizations contribute to the spread of radical climate initiatives, global governance, and ideological programs that contradict the sovereignty and economic interests of the United

08.01.2026, 14:27
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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
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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
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On Christmas in Ivanovka, a man beat his wife, breaking her rib

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

08.01.2026, 13:13
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The Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan is developing a bill on bloggers

The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, announced that work has begun on a draft law that will regulate the activities of bloggers. According to Mambetaliev, this law will complement the previously adopted legislative framework concerning mass media and will focus on the specific influence of bloggers.

08.01.2026, 11:52
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In IK-10 of Jalal-Abad Region, a soldier was driven to suicide. An officer has been detained.

The military prosecutor's office reported on January 8 the detention of another suspect in the case of incitement to suicide, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". In accordance with the criminal case initiated under Article 128, Part 1 ("Incitement to Suicide") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, a platoon commander, Lieutenant R.u.A. from the Department of Protection and Escort of the State Penitentiary Service, was detained and placed in

08.01.2026, 11:50
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USA terminates participation in 66 international organizations. Trump signed the document.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new order that leads to the cessation of the country's participation and funding in 66 international organizations, among which 31 structures are part of the United Nations (UN) system. This was reported by the White House. In an official statement, it is emphasized that many of these organizations support radical climate initiatives, global governance, and ideological programs that, in the administration's view, contradict the interests of the

08.01.2026, 11:28
Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev
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Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev

The head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of the construction works for the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. It has become known that this project is being implemented as part of the program "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development." During the inspection, the under-construction pumping

08.01.2026, 10:03
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Citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be required to pay a visa deposit when obtaining visas to the USA

The administration of Donald Trump has decided to include Kyrgyzstan in the list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. This information is posted on the official website of the U.S. Department of State. These changes will take effect on January 21, 2026, as part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at preventing cases of overstaying visas. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries subject to the new requirements. Other Central Asian countries

07.01.2026, 20:34