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Protests in Iran: Embassy speaks of foreign interference
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Protests in Iran: Embassy speaks of foreign interference

Photo from the internet. Flag of Iran According to information published by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kyrgyzstan, recent economic protests in the country have gone beyond peaceful expressions of discontent and have become violent due to foreign interference. This information was announced in a press release from the diplomatic mission. The document emphasizes that peaceful gatherings in Iran are legalized and regulated by law, which creates a legal basis for expressing

15.01.2026, 18:15
Politics

The CEC canceled the registration of the candidate for the deputies of the ЖК B. Asamudinov for district No. 27

The Central Election Commission made a decision on January 15 regarding the statement submitted by the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 27, Baktybek Asamudinov, who decided to withdraw from the elections. In this regard, his registration was annulled. The elections took place on November 30, 2025. B. Asamudinov submitted his request to withdraw from the elections to the CEC on January 14, 2026.

15.01.2026, 18:12
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Authorized representatives of candidates for deputies of the City Duma in district No. 13 have been registered.

The Central Election Commission registered authorized representatives who nominated their candidacies for deputies in the repeat elections for district No. 13 in the Jogorku Kenesh on January 15. As part of this process, the following representatives were registered: • Ulanbek Zhalalovich Asanov: T. F. Ibraimova is responsible for election matters, while S. A. Osmonov is in charge of financial aspects;

15.01.2026, 17:40
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Cafes Without Parking Will Be Closed in Uzgen

The mayor of Uzgen, Eldos Taev, announced the upcoming closure of cafes and other food establishments that do not have their own parking spaces. This statement was made during a meeting with the city's residents. According to Taev, having parking for visitors is mandatory for all restaurants and cafes in the city. The lack of such spaces creates inconveniences for citizens and exacerbates transportation issues.

15.01.2026, 16:48
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Starting in March, Kyrgyzstan will begin a "clean-up" of TV channels for language and content.

Starting in March 2026, content from all television channels in Kyrgyzstan will be subject to inspection. Marat Tagaev, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, announced this on January 15 during a meeting with media sector representatives. Based on the results of the inspection, authorities will make decisions regarding channels that violate legislative norms. According to the law, at least 60% of television broadcasts must be in the Kyrgyz language and include local

15.01.2026, 16:05
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Zheenbek Kulubaev considers the imposition of sanctions against Kyrgyzstan to be incorrect.

At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that his ministry is actively engaging with partners from the European Union and the United States, conducting regular consultations on sanctions. Kulubaev emphasized that the Kyrgyz side proposed to conduct an independent audit and provided the necessary documentation; however, according to him, Western partners consider this impractical and continue to impose sanctions unilaterally. "We

15.01.2026, 15:54
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Six Countries Will Send Their Military to Greenland

The situation regarding the U.S. claims on the Arctic island has led several countries to decide to send their military personnel to Greenland. This was reported by DW. According to information from the German Ministry of Defense, an intelligence mission initiated by Denmark is scheduled for January 15 to 17. "The main task is to explore the possibilities of military involvement to support Denmark in ensuring the security of the region, including maritime surveillance," the ministry

15.01.2026, 15:43
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In the Department of Disease Prevention of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, there is a new director

Today, January 15, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced that Cholpon Shamsutdin has been appointed as the director of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision was made following the signing of an order by Adylbek Kasymaliev.

15.01.2026, 15:22
Why the Housing Complex Tightened Measures Against Traffic Violators: An Interview with Atambaev
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Why the Housing Complex Tightened Measures Against Traffic Violators: An Interview with Atambaev

At today’s parliamentary session, a bill aimed at increasing responsibility for violations of traffic rules was adopted. The new document provides for stricter measures for driving under the influence, an expansion of the use of photo and video recording systems, as well as improvements in driver training approaches. Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev spoke about the key aspects of the initiative to a correspondent from VB.KG.

15.01.2026, 15:11
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The Foreign Minister reported how many Kyrgyz citizens are in the register of controlled persons in Russia.

According to information provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, at a press conference on January 15, there are 34,786 citizens of the country listed in the registry of controlled persons in Russia. In November of last year, this number exceeded 128,000. The minister noted that a significant portion of migrants from Kyrgyzstan has already checked their data in the registry and managed to legalize their legal status, taking advantage of the additional time

15.01.2026, 14:42
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Queues and system failures: the deadlines for replacing driver's licenses may be extended

At the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, a meeting was held with Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the presidential administration, who explained the procedure for exchanging indefinite driver's licenses. According to him, problems with queues in institutions arose due to a lack of information about the requirements regarding the medical certificate form 083 and the functioning of the "Tunduk" system. Tumanbaev clarified that a form 083 certificate is not

15.01.2026, 14:28
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Proposing to Ban Alcohol Sales After 8 PM in Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, deputies are proposing a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages after 8:00 PM. This initiative was put forward by Majilis deputy Magerram Magerramov. He emphasized that there is a need in the country to strengthen control over the circulation of alcoholic drinks, as alcohol often becomes the cause of various offenses.

15.01.2026, 14:19
The head of the cabinet toured major construction sites and energy facilities in Bishkek
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The head of the cabinet toured major construction sites and energy facilities in Bishkek

Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, conducted a working trip around Bishkek, during which he familiarized himself with the implementation of various business projects and the reconstruction of energy facilities. The visit began with a tour of a modern office center located at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Isanova Street. Representatives of the Vietnamese company Rox Group spoke about the functional capabilities of the business center after its

15.01.2026, 13:59
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In Parliament, there is a debate on whether bozo and kumys should be classified as alcohol when driving.

At today's parliamentary meeting, a bill concerning changes in legislation aimed at improving road safety was discussed. During the discussion, several deputies touched upon the topic of consuming traditional drinks bozo and kumys while driving. People's Deputy Dastan Bekeshev asked Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobur Urmambetov whether an examination could detect alcohol in the body if a driver consumed bozo or kumys. "Perhaps we should clarify the permissible levels of

15.01.2026, 13:34