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The GKNB initiated a rank reform for employees of the GNS, GTS, and the Prosecutor's Office

In Kyrgyzstan, a reform has been initiated regarding the assignment of special ranks for civil servants. The draft law is available for public discussion. The initiator is the State Committee for National Security. According to the proposal, it is suggested to abolish special military ranks and the right to wear epaulettes with a five-pointed star for employees of the State Tax Service, administrative divisions of the State Customs Service, and civilian prosecutors. An exception is made for

15.01.2026, 21:01
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In Bishkek, 17 people were poisoned by shawarma

A mass poisoning occurred in Bishkek. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Health. “This morning, the first child with symptoms of poisoning was admitted to the RКIB, and then after lunch - another one. By evening, the number of affected individuals increased to 17. Of these, four were transferred for outpatient treatment, while the remaining 13 remained hospitalized. Four of them are children, the others are adults. The condition of all is stable, they are

15.01.2026, 21:01
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ISS crew made an emergency return to Earth due to astronaut's illness

The Crew Dragon spacecraft with the participants of the Crew-11 mission successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean, near San Diego, on the night of January 15, as reported by NASA. The crew consisted of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fink, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui. They spent 165 days on the ISS.

15.01.2026, 20:58
The deputy asks the new leadership of the Ministry of Health to purchase ambulances.
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The deputy asks the new leadership of the Ministry of Health to purchase ambulances.

In the capital, according to him, there are only 35-40 ambulances At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhanibek Abirov addressed the new leadership of the Ministry of Health. He noted that after the administrative-territorial reform, the territory of Bishkek has expanded, and the population has reached 1 million 300 thousand people. However, the city has only 35-40 ambulances. “After calling for an ambulance, the wait time is about 2 hours. The ambulance service informed me that

15.01.2026, 20:27
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Young Talents: Schoolgirl Mayram Shamilieva from Karakol Creates Her Works Through Handicrafts

Mayram Shamilieva, a 16-year-old student in the 11th grade at School No. 11 in Karakol, is passionate about handicrafts. From an early age, she has shown an interest in creativity, trying her hand at various techniques such as bead weaving, origami, and sewing. However, she finds the greatest satisfaction in creating dolls and soft toys. “It’s important for me to see how something alive and warm is created from simple materials,” Mayram shared her thoughts.

15.01.2026, 19:51
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The ISS Crew Returned to Earth Early for the First Time

The Crew Dragon spacecraft, which delivered the participants of the Crew-11 mission, successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on the night of January 15, as reported by NASA. The returning crew included NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui. They spent 165 days aboard the International Space Station. The Crew-11 mission became the first in NASA's history to be concluded early due to health

15.01.2026, 19:23
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Deputy fears: Will those responsible for fatal traffic accidents stop paying compensation to the victims?

Deputy Gulsunkhan Junushalieva is concerned about the possible consequences of the proposed amendments to the legislation, which may exclude the probation provision for those responsible for fatal traffic accidents. She emphasized that currently, courts take mitigating circumstances into account if the offender pays compensation and receives forgiveness from the victim's relatives. Junushalieva noted: "According to the proposed changes, the perpetrator of an accident that resulted in

15.01.2026, 19:21
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Bayraktar Drones Begin Patrolling the Border of Uzbekistan

At the state border of Uzbekistan, the combat duty of a new special unit has commenced, which utilizes operational-tactical unmanned aerial vehicles Bayraktar, as reported by Podrobno.uz. Currently, 42% of the country's borders are equipped with video surveillance systems, and over one thousand kilometers of fiber-optic communication lines have been laid.

15.01.2026, 19:02
In a traffic accident in Kyrgyzstan, 121 children died in a year
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In a traffic accident in Kyrgyzstan, 121 children died in a year

In 2025, about 900 accidents were registered, resulting in casualties This year, according to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov, approximately 900 road traffic accidents occurred in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in fatalities. Among them, 121 victims were children.

15.01.2026, 19:02
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Our People Abroad: Midwife Alina Alimbai Kyzy Found a Job in Saudi Arabia and Changed Professions

Turmush continues to share stories about Kyrgyzstani people working and studying abroad. Alyna Alimbai kyzy, born on March 25, 2002, in Bishkek, is currently settled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she works as a manicure master. After graduating from the Bishkek Medical College with a degree in obstetrics, Alyna decided to change her career, choosing the beauty industry due to the low salaries in medicine. In her new profession, she underwent training in Bishkek and has two years of work

15.01.2026, 18:50
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In Karakol, queues have formed for driver's licenses. Video

In Kyrgyzstan, from January 15 to February 15, a free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses has started. On the first day, large queues of drivers formed in the city of Karakol. Residents are filming the queues and posting them on social media. They are asking questions about the possibility of opening additional windows or whether it is possible not to change the license.

15.01.2026, 18:36
Frosts of up to -13 degrees will come to Bishkek
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Frosts of up to -13 degrees will come to Bishkek

Starting next week, significant cooling and snowfall are expected in Bishkek. According to the latest forecasts, the temperature on the night of January 16 will fluctuate between -1 and +1 degrees, while during the day it is expected to rise to +4…+6 degrees, but precipitation is possible.

15.01.2026, 18:27
The main New Year tree completes its festive mission
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The main New Year tree completes its festive mission

The process of dismantling the main New Year tree in Ala-Too Square has begun in Bishkek. City service employees have started removing decorations and ornaments. This was reported by the capital's mayor's office to the Kabar agency. For reference, the main tree of the country was lit on December 15. Its decoration was designed in a unified style reflecting the symbolism of the city, the monument to Manas, and the renovated Ala-Too Square. This year, over 7,000 ornaments in blue and

15.01.2026, 18:21
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Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on urgent measures to improve the efficiency of vehicle technical inspection organization

President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 388 titled "On Urgent Measures to Improve the Efficiency of Vehicle Technical Inspection Organization." This document comes into effect on January 1 and will remain in force until December 31, 2026, introducing temporary legal regulation aimed at stabilizing prices and improving the quality of services related to the technical inspection of vehicles and the issuance of certificates of safety for their design. The state enterprise

15.01.2026, 18:19
At the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Kara-Kol," vehicles without winter tires are not allowed through.
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At the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Kara-Kol," vehicles without winter tires are not allowed through.

Photo from the internet. To-Ashuu Pass In connection with the onset of the autumn-winter period, the Ministry of Transport has announced enhanced control on mountainous road sections. Officials have already begun inspections of vehicles at the checkpoints 'Sosnovka' and 'Kara-Kol'. Vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires and anti-skid chains will not be allowed to pass through the specified posts. The Ministry reminds that before traveling to mountainous areas, it

15.01.2026, 18:12