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It has begun. A bill on the annexation of Greenland has been introduced in the U.S. Congress.

The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill concerning the annexation of Greenland and granting the island statehood. This document is available on the House of Representatives website. The bill was initiated by Congressman Randy Fine, who noted that control over Greenland allows for management of crucial Arctic routes and strengthens the security of the United States. He emphasized that the U.S. should not leave Greenland's fate "in the hands of regimes" that ignore American values

13.01.2026, 12:00

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Former citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic may be allowed to stay in the country indefinitely without visas

On the website of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, a draft law concerning amendments to the existing Law "On External Migration" has been published. This document proposes a new approach to the rules of entry and stay for those who were previously citizens of Kyrgyzstan but have since become citizens of another country. According to the draft law, general time restrictions on stay will not apply to this category of citizens, allowing them to enter, exit, and remain in the

13.01.2026, 11:47

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Repeat elections in district No. 13: candidate nominations will close on January 29

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has approved the preparation plan for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 13. The voting date is set for Sunday, March 1, 2026. According to the approved schedule, political parties intending to participate in the elections must notify the CEC of their intention no later than January 2, 2026. The candidate nomination period, for both parties and self-nominees, will last until

13.01.2026, 11:46

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries that cooperate with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on all countries that conduct business with Iran. He made this statement on his account on the social network Truth Social. “Starting today, any country that does business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will be required to pay a 25 percent tariff on all commercial transactions with the United States. This decree is final and not subject to discussion,” Trump’s statement reads. According to information from Bloomberg, among

13.01.2026, 11:36

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Solovyov Allowed for Military Operations in Russia's Areas of Influence

In the latest episode of his program, Vladimir Solovyov analyzed Russia's foreign policy, comparing it to the straightforward actions of Donald Trump. Discussing the American president's ambitions regarding Greenland and Venezuela, the TV host noted that Russia should demonstrate the same determination in defending its interests.

13.01.2026, 11:24

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An Expert Discussed the Superweapon That "Disabled" Maduro's Security

According to information from a security guard, the USA used some secret device that emitted a powerful sound wave. This caused nosebleeds and vomiting among the president's guards. He described the effect of the weapon, claiming that "the head explodes from the inside," and the guards could not move.

13.01.2026, 11:23

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Personnel changes occurred in the Bishkek city hall.

Changes have been made to the personnel composition of the Bishkek administration, as reported by the local administration.

13.01.2026, 11:15

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Where the Money from "Beautiful" License Plates Will Go: The Cabinet Changes the Rules

The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the resolution regarding the management of funds accumulated in special and deposit accounts within the Unified Treasury Account. According to the new decision, new items have been added to the list of sources of income and their usage directions. In particular, a clause regarding the allocation of funds for the development of civil aviation has been included in the annex to the document. Additionally, the mechanism for accounting revenues from the testing

13.01.2026, 11:07

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The Cabinet of Ministers clarified the safety rules for the operation of attractions

The Cabinet of Ministers has updated its resolution No. 171 dated April 12, 2024, regarding the rules for the safe operation of attractions. These changes are aimed at ensuring compliance of regulatory acts with current legislation. Photo from the internet Among the changes are the exclusion of certain formulations and norms, including references to the law on industrial safety of hazardous production facilities. Amendments have also been made to the wording, removing the word

13.01.2026, 10:58

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For the elections in district No. 13, the CEC has designated banks for opening electoral funds

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has made a decision regarding the selection of banks for opening specialized accounts for electoral funds. This concerns candidates and political parties that will participate in the repeat elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in multi-mandate constituency No. 13. According to this resolution, "Elk Bank" and "Aiyl Bank" have been designated as the institutions that will service the special

13.01.2026, 10:57

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For the elections in district No. 13, the Central Election Commission has designated banks for opening electoral funds

For the repeat elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh in the № 13 multi-mandate constituency, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic has selected banks that will service the special accounts of the electoral funds of political parties and candidates. According to the official decision, "Elk Bank" and "Aiyl Bank" now have the authority to open these specialized accounts. These measures are related to the by-elections scheduled for

13.01.2026, 10:57

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The law on amendments to taxes, social insurance, and non-tax revenues has been adopted. What will change?

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law concerning amendments to a number of legislative acts related to taxation, social insurance, and non-tax revenues. This document contains amendments to several codes and laws, as well as new mechanisms for administering various payments and responsibilities for certain offenses. In particular, amendments have been made to the Administrative Procedure Code, resulting in the repeal of part 3 of article 15. Significant

13.01.2026, 10:53

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Ayaz Bayetov's Vice-Premier Status Extended: President Accelerates Debureaucratization

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has signed a new decree aimed at further optimizing state governance and reducing bureaucratic procedures. Within the framework of this document, the continuation and deepening of existing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of public services and increasing the efficiency of government institutions are provided. All government bodies have been instructed to develop and implement measures in accordance with the overall state strategy. Photo

13.01.2026, 10:50

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Uzbekistan plans to attract up to 100,000 tourists from Malaysia and Indonesia

As part of the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution regarding additional measures for the implementation of the "Umrah Plus" program, it is expected that in 2026-2027, the number of tourists from Malaysia and Indonesia will reach 100,000 people. This will be part of a strategy to develop pilgrimage tourism.

13.01.2026, 10:43

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Cutting Officials - Paying Bonuses: How the Saved Money Will Be Redistributed

President Sadyr Japarov has approved a decree concerning new measures for the distribution of funds released during the process of debureaucratization of the civil service. This document aims to optimize budget expenditures resulting from the reduction of staff in government agencies and their reorganization or closure. First and foremost, the released funds will be directed towards compensations for dismissed employees in accordance with current labor legislation, as well as to cover current

13.01.2026, 10:39

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The President Introduced Temporary Regulation of Vehicle Inspections and Frozen Prices

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree regarding urgent measures aimed at improving the organization of vehicle technical inspections. The main goal of the document is to enhance road safety, improve the quality of services offered, and maintain price stability in this area. According to the new decree, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, temporary legal regulations will be in effect, which include the centralization of state control over the technical

13.01.2026, 09:43

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Armenian Foreign Ministry handed a note of protest to the Russian ambassador over the words of host Solovyov

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia summoned Sergey Kopyrkin, the Russian ambassador, to hand him a note of protest. This decision was a response to the statements made by television host Vladimir Solovyov, who spoke about the necessity for Russia to conduct military operations in the near abroad to ensure national security. The spokesperson for the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ani Badalyan, reported on this event. In the note of protest, there is a deep outrage regarding

13.01.2026, 09:00

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The Ministry of Health has removed the heads of two cardiology centers

As a result of an on-site inspection conducted by the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, and against the backdrop of rising mortality from cardiovascular diseases, a decision was made to dismiss the heads of two key cardiology institutions. At a meeting held on January 12 under the leadership of Health Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov, the results of the inspection of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrahimov (NCCT) and the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and

12.01.2026, 22:35

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The CEC accredited 16 media outlets to participate in the campaigning for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13

At its meeting on January 12, the Central Election Commission discussed the accreditation of media outlets and online publications that will be able to participate in the election campaign for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 13. These elections are scheduled for March 1, 2026. As a result of the work of the working group, which proposed new rules for pre-election campaigning, the CEC decided to accredit 16 media outlets. This list includes:

12.01.2026, 21:09

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The Ministry of Construction has presented for discussion a draft regulations on the design of court buildings.

A draft order from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services regarding the approval of a set of rules titled "Designing Service Premises for the Courts of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been submitted for public discussion. This project aims to create a unified set of mandatory requirements for the design of service premises for the courts. This is necessary to ensure the effective functioning of the judicial system, enhance security, and create

12.01.2026, 21:03

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The CEC accredited 16 media outlets for campaigning in the repeat elections for the Housing Council in District No. 13

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC) has approved the list of media outlets that will participate in the election campaigning for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 13. Included in the list of accredited resources are 16 media outlets, among which are one print publication, nine television channels, three radio stations, and three internet portals.

12.01.2026, 19:12

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Over $30 million for pandemic protection and strengthening food security

Kyrgyzstan will be allocated more than $30 million as part of the "Phase 1 for Kyrgyzstan" project under the global "One Health" program. This information was announced at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, and environmental protection. As reported by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, this project is part of an international initiative by the World

12.01.2026, 16:23

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The State Has Grown Stronger: Imankulov on the Fight Against Corruption, Defense, and the Budget

The former Secretary of State of Kyrgyzstan, Marat Imankulov, summarized the work of the current government in an interview with the Birinchi radio station and discussed important changes in the areas of security, economy, and public administration. He noted that in recent years, the results of the government's work have been actively discussed, and Imankulov himself has closely studied the analytical reports from this period. According to him, over the past five years, they have managed

12.01.2026, 15:25

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Sadyr Japarov commented on the prices of mortgage apartments

During the ceremony, congratulating the new homeowners, the president expressed hope that the coming year would be a year of prosperity and sustainable development for the people, and emphasized the importance of achieving the set goals for improving living conditions. Providing affordable housing for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan remains one of the main priorities of state policy. Within the framework of the "Muras" residential complex, the construction of 39 blocks is planned, of

12.01.2026, 15:09