In recent days, unauthorized protest actions have been observed in several cities in Iran, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As of January 6, 2026, according to official information from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, no Kyrgyz citizens have been reported among the protesters who suffered as a result of the unrest.
Today in Osh, a temporary traffic blockage was introduced on Alymbek Datka Street. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.
The employees of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety in Kyrgyzstan have started using tablets in their official activities. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
In Osh, on Shamsiyeva Street, a new bridge has been opened following its capital repairs. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.
According to meteorologists' forecasts, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek in the second half of the week. January 8 will see variable cloudiness. At night, the temperature will drop to -3 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +8 degrees.
The team of VB.KG sincerely congratulates the Orthodox citizens of Kyrgyzstan on the Nativity of Christ and wishes you prosperity and a peaceful spirit!
On January 7, 1956, a temperature record was set in Bishkek when the thermometer dropped to −30 degrees. This data is provided by the "Weather and Climate" website. On that day, the coldest value in the history of observations was recorded in the capital.
In 2025, the YouTube Shorts format became one of the most effective means for promoting and monetizing videos, attracting the attention of millions of viewers worldwide, including Kyrgyzstan. However, users are also interested in longer videos of various genres. Kaktus.media presents a list of the 15 videos that garnered the highest number of views on our YouTube channel.
As a result of the incident, 11 people were hospitalized
With love and respect, the team of the information agency 24.kg congratulates all Kyrgyzstanis on the wonderful holiday of Christmas! Today, January 7, we come together to celebrate important values such as kindness, compassion, and care for others. In our multinational country, this day symbolizes the unity of our people and respect for each other's traditions.
Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health, visited the Clinical Emergency Hospital to assess the condition of patients who were hospitalized after the incident at the Nursing Home. According to information from 24.kg, 14 people were admitted to the hospital: 13 of them are suffering from "carbon monoxide poisoning," and one has first-degree burns.
In the Kadamjay district, in the rural area of Kyrgyz-Kyshtak, there is a holy place known as "Kalpa Ata." This shrine is located in the mountainous region of the village of Kalpa Ata, approximately 15 kilometers from the highway Osh—Batken—Razakov. It is also referred to as "Köz Mazar."
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is implementing the "Safe Country" project aimed at introducing digital technologies. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the mobile application was developed by IT specialists from the state enterprise "Kyzmat," which operates under the auspices of the Presidential Administration. Now, employees of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety are using new tablets in their official activities.
In the UK, a new law has come into effect that bans fast food advertising aimed at children. According to The Guardian, the law applies to both the internet and television, restricting the promotion of unhealthy food.
In Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation is expected. Bishkek will greet the night with a temperature of -3 degrees, while during the day the air will warm up to +8 degrees.
Long weekends can lead to dangerous situations The Ministry of Internal Affairs strongly recommends that parents pay attention to their children's safety during the winter holidays. The department emphasizes that during this time, schoolchildren spend more time outdoors and socialize with their peers.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is focused on integrating digital technologies into the activities of state and municipal structures within the framework of its National Development Program, which is planned until 2030. According to the presented document, the creation of artificial intelligence tools is planned, which will be used for analyzing draft regulatory legal acts (RLA). In addition, the implementation of machine-readable law is expected, which will help identify outdated,
President Sadyr Japarov made amendments to several decrees regarding military uniforms for servicemen of the Armed Forces, as well as other military formations and state bodies. The changes affect employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), except for the Border Service. In particular, a dark blue color was established for certain elements of the SCNS uniform. Clarifications were made regarding the insulated camouflage jacket. It must now include a yoke, hidden chest pockets,
At the fish auction in Japan, a bluefin tuna was sold for an incredible $3.2 million, setting a record for the first auction of the new year at the Tokyo Toyosu market. The sale took place on January 5. Photo Reuters
Continuation of the fight against poaching In the Issyk-Kul region, 1100 meters of old synthetic nets of Chinese manufacture were retrieved. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
In anticipation of the New Year, the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" organized a competition for the best creative decoration of buses. As a result of this event, winners were determined, among whom:
On January 12, a concert dedicated to the outstanding composer and honored artist of the Kyrgyz SSR, Ryspay Abdykadyrov, will take place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov. As part of the event, the audience will be able to watch a documentary film about the life and work of the composer, as well as hear his musical works performed by young talents of the National Philharmonic.
According to the latest data from international air quality monitoring, Bishkek has once again made it into the top five most polluted cities in the world. In the current ranking, the capital of Kyrgyzstan occupies the fourth place with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 236, indicating "very unhealthy" conditions for health. At the moment, the list of the most polluted megacities looks like this:
On January 6, the bridge on J. Shamsiyev Street in Osh was opened after major repairs were completed. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The bridge is 21 meters long and 9 meters wide, with sidewalks on both sides and green areas. Irrigation ditches were also installed, and water pipes were laid. Previously, J. Shamsiyev Street itself was completely reconstructed, increasing its width to 22 meters and becoming a four-lane road.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, last year women made up 46.3% of the total number of officially registered unemployed in Kyrgyzstan. The registered unemployment rate among the working-age population reached 1.4%. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reports that in 2025, 58,600 citizens turned to employment services, of which 39,800 were registered as unemployed.
In the Leilek district of the Batken region, two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibuses were handed over for the needs of schoolchildren and children with disabilities in the rural municipality of Kulundu. As reported by the chairman of the Kulundinsky rural council, Abdizhappar Dosov, these vehicles became possible thanks to the directive of the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev.
Every two minutes, one woman dies from cervical cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO experts assert that this disease can be completely eradicated if 90% of girls are vaccinated, 70% of women undergo regular screening, and most patients receive the necessary treatment.
In the village of Kara-Burgon, located in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region, the library has been named after the renowned public figure Shaarbübü Turdumambetova, reports Turmush correspondent. The initiative to name the library after Turdumambetova came from her grandson Farhat Öskönbaev. She worked at this library as a librarian for 12 years. The deputies of the village council supported this proposal. As a result, the children and grandchildren of Shaarbübü provided the library with
The winter tourist season at the Karakol ski resort is actively continuing. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to information from the local police, the current number of vacationers visiting the resort ranges from 3,500 to 4,500 people daily.
The competitions are known for their dynamics and spectacle From January 18 to 24, 2026, Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, will host the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship for teams under 20 years old (IIHF Division III-B). This information was announced by the Ice Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The opening of the updated bridge on J. Shamsiyev Street took place in the city of Osh, under the guidance of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev after the completion of major repairs. According to the city administration, this event gathered not only local authorities but also residents of the region.
On Razzakov Street, 24 in Bishkek, at the intersection with Chokmorov Street, another building of historical value was demolished. This became known thanks to activists from the group "BishkekSmog". In early January, they noticed preparatory work on the site, after which urban defender Iskander Burkanov confirmed the information about the demolition.
Citizens are urged not to pressure inspectors Recent cases of calls to "influential" protectors and intimidation occurring during the performance of their duties by municipal inspection employees negatively affect the reputation of the service and demoralize those who work diligently. This was reported on social media by Myrlan Talaibekov (Tsarikaev), the head of the municipal inspection.
The general plan for Bishkek is currently at the approval stage. As a result of public discussions, changes may be made, but the main ideas will remain unchanged. Capital Development Plan The new general plan emphasizes the construction of multi-story residential complexes. It is expected that over 60% of new housing will consist of apartment buildings, of which nearly half will be high-rise (nine stories and above). Medium-rise buildings will account for about 11%, while low-rise houses up to
In order to diversify the New Year celebrations, a cultural event called "Let's Sing Together" was held in Batken. According to the city administration, the event took place in a square decorated with a New Year tree, where residents could enjoy an open public space.
In Kyrgyzstan, the cabinet of ministers has initiated a public discussion on a new project concerning the procedure for sending copies of rulings on administrative offenses recorded by automatic photo cameras. According to the proposal, it pertains to violations identified using certified automated technical means. Copies of the rulings, along with accompanying documents, are to be sent in electronic format through the automated system "Unified Register of Offenses - Automatic Recording of
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared information about planned measures to improve the financial situation of workers in the cultural sector in an interview with AKIpress. In his statement, he noted that starting from April of this year, the salaries of all budget employees involved in education and culture will be increased by 50%. Additionally, the Ministry of Culture has proposed to increase bonuses for employees in this sector.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, working women in rural areas spend an average of six and a half hours a day on household duties, while in cities this figure is about five hours. These are the results of a sample time budget survey. Women dedicate about 4 hours and 40 minutes daily to household chores, which accounts for more than 19.4% of their total time. In contrast, men spend only 3.8% or less than one hour a day on these tasks. In rural areas, both men and women
After the New Year holidays, there has been a significant influx of tourists from Uzbekistan to the ski resorts in the Osh region, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to information from law enforcement agencies, during the weekends, police officers are actively ensuring safety at these popular resorts. The Chyyyrchyk and Kara-Koy ski bases have noted a significant increase in the number of vacationers, the majority of whom are guests from the
Interview of Asel Sherniyazova with Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet presented her first directorial project titled Goodbye, June, which began screening in theaters on December 12 and will be available for viewing on Netflix worldwide starting December 24.
In Osh, starting from February 2025, under the pretext of losing biofunctional properties, many trees were cut down. The question of what happened to the felled trees and what funds were obtained from their sale has become the focus of the Greening and Landscaping Combine. According to information provided by Azamat Sovetbekov, the head of the combine, a significant portion of the felled trees was located on Kurmanjan-Datka Street. The city council approved the cutting down of 1,430 trees along
In 2025, two significant musicals were staged at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic — "Raymaly and Begimai" and "Jamilya." A budget of 10 million soms was allocated for the creation of the first one, which has already generated about 30 million soms in revenue. This was revealed in an interview with the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, in AKIpress. “We presented the musical 'Raymaly and Begimai' in Bishkek 15 times, and each time the audience
Since the beginning of 2026, new provisions of the Criminal Code have come into effect in Indonesia, introducing a ban on extramarital intimate relationships. According to Reuters, violators may face punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to one year.
Zhiparkul Bayseitova, a resident of Balikchy, shared her story with the publication Turmush about how many years of living in dangerous conditions changed to a safer and more comfortable life. For 35 years, Zhiparkul and her neighbors lived in an old barrack located just two meters from the railway. This building was in a deplorable state and could collapse at any moment. Last year, railway employees informed them that the land on which their house stood belonged to them and demanded that they
The Kyrgyzstan national cycling team has begun preparations for the Asian Championship on the road, which will take place in Saudi Arabia from February 4 to 13.
Photo from the internet In the run-up to Christmas, one can engage in predictions about love and the future. The best period for such rituals is the Holy Days, which span from Christmas (January 7) to Epiphany (January 19). During these two weeks, Orthodox believers consider the time particularly suitable for making wishes and divinations.
The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, was founded in 1907 during the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement policy. Previously, a Turmush correspondent wrote about the history of the village and the first settlers among the local residents. This time, the acting head of Library No. 3 in the village of Krasnaya Rechka, Numanbet Nurai Kankozhoeva, told the Turmush correspondent about the history of the first village club and hospital.
The gray tracksuit from Nike, in which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was detained, has become a real hit in the American market. For several days, discussions about this tracksuit filled social media.