President Sadyr Japarov announced the results of funding for the education sector According to information provided by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, funding was allocated in 2022 for the construction and renovation of educational institutions.
The Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov expressed the opinion that Kyrgyzstan should take reciprocal measures in response to the introduction of a visa bond by the United States. According to him, Kyrgyzstan should reconsider the conditions for visa-free entry for U.S. citizens.
Residents of the city contacted the Call center Kaktus.media, expressing dissatisfaction regarding the recently repaired road. “The repair was carried out at the intersection of Chuy and Osmonkula, but as a result, there is a hole left. Who is responsible for such work? Why does this problem keep recurring in the city? Where is the drainage system? It was necessary to ensure water drainage for such situations,” they note.
Bishkek has once again made it into the top three largest cities in the world with the highest levels of air pollution, according to the latest air quality index (AQI). This data was obtained through international monitoring.
On January 7, the head of the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, along with Deputy Askaraly Madaminov, held a meeting with an international team of experts who arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO project "Sacred Mountain – Sulayman-Too." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the experts will be in Kyrgyzstan from January 7 to 12. Their goal is to prepare new nominations that will help optimize the boundaries of the buffer zone of the
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of the country, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with international experts working on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sulaiman-Too." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the government's decision regarding the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries of Mount Sulaiman-Too, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Their work will take place from January 7 to 12.
Over the course of one week, poachers engaged in illegal fishing and hunting of rock partridges were detained in the Alaï district. This was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a game management specialist from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to Aydarov, the department's employees regularly conduct raids. "In the village of Pravda, protocols were drawn up against three fishermen. When we arrived at the scene, they
Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov noted on social media that he only recently learned about the construction of "Altai." He emphasized that the information about the high groundwater levels in this area has been known for many years, and any construction here requires careful engineering solutions and approvals. However, the project, which includes 1,500 five-story buildings, was not approved by the Institute of Seismology. Abdrakhmatov expressed bewilderment that such a large construction
In Osh, work has begun on the dismantling of the monument to Barsbek-kagan, located at the intersection of Gapar Aitieva and Bekmamata Osmonova streets. As reported by the city administration, the dismantling of the monument is scheduled for January 8, 2026. The official statement clarifies that the monument will be relocated to a new site that has already been chosen. However, another monument is planned for that location, so Barsbek-kagan will be installed in a completely different place. At
In the village of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, local residents presented Imam Kumarbek Keramaev with a pilgrimage ticket for Umrah, reports Turmush correspondent. In agreement with the community and the decision of the elders, it was decided to raise funds — 1000 soms from each household. With this money, the imam was gifted a ticket for a 14-day pilgrimage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reports the introduction of new requirements for citizens wishing to obtain non-immigrant visas of categories B-1/B-2 (for tourism and business trips) to the United States of America. These changes will take effect on January 21, 2026. According to information provided by the U.S. Department of State, citizens of a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to pay a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, announced the preparation of several legislative initiatives concerning migration policy on his Telegram channel. Among the planned measures:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided information about the visa bond that will come into effect for citizens traveling to the USA for tourism and business purposes. Starting from January 21, 2026, it is expected that a mandatory financial bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 will be established for citizens of several countries, including Kyrgyzstan. The specific amount will be determined by the consular officer based on an interview with the applicant.
In an interview with AKIpress, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared plans for the construction of new cultural facilities and the renovation of theaters in various cities and villages. According to Mambetaliev, the K. Zhantoshev Theater located in Karakol urgently needs repairs as it is in an emergency state.
The tragic news of the actor's death appeared on the Orda.kz website.
The U.S. State Department has announced the introduction of a visa bond for citizens of 38 countries who plan to obtain a tourist or business visa of category B1/B2. With Donald Trump's rise to power, the immigration policy of the United States underwent significant changes. One of the important innovations was the expulsion of illegal migrants, which became the basis for the introduction of the visa bond. The new list includes countries from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
In Cholpon-Ata, local council deputies approved the renaming of several streets and the assignment of new names to a number of objects. This decision was made on December 16, 2025. According to the resolution initiated by the city administration on December 9 and 11, 2025, the deputies based their decision on Article 7 of the law "On Geographical Names in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the current regulations approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on March 25, 2025, under number 149. As a
Citizens are urged to enable two-step verification to protect their accounts Recently, there has been an increase in fraudulent activities using the WhatsApp messenger, according to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Malefactors find ways to access users' accounts and then send messages to relatives on their behalf, requesting urgent money transfers.
Checks on families registered due to domestic violence are actively ongoing in Bishkek. This is reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. Photo from the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. Head of GOM-1 Altynbek Chynberdiev meets with a victim of domestic violence
The Republican Blood Center in Bishkek is calling on city residents to become donors, as blood supplies are critically low.
Photo from the internet. Murat Bisembin Famous Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. His daughter announced his death on social media, noting that the artist suffered a stroke at the end of December 2025. Murat Bisembin became a favorite among the public thanks to his roles in various Kazakh films and TV series. His creative journey includes more than twenty projects in television and cinema.
The existing facility does not meet sanitary and veterinary standards During his working trip to the Jayil district, the presidential representative in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, familiarized himself with the condition of the livestock market and inspected the designated area for the construction of a new facility.
In Uzgen, during a specialized raid, 18 children were found on the street at night without adults. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, employees of the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department conducted a preventive event called "Teenager–Night" during the winter holidays to reduce the level of crime and offenses among youth.
On December 30, 2025, the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek decided to extend the detention of Kudret Taychabarov, the former director of the SEZ "Bishkek," until February 8, 2026. This information was provided by Taychabarov's lawyer, Pamir Suranbaev, as reported by "Tandyr Media." Kudret Taychabarov was detained due to suspicions of his possible connections with organized crime groups. He was charged under an article concerning the creation or participation in an
According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the match ended with a score of 0:1, with the only goal being scored in the 88th minute of the game.
In the Chuy region, police officers detained a suspect in connection with hooligan actions, as a result of which a man sustained multiple stab wounds. This information was reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 5, when a local resident, born in 1972, reported to the Panfilov District Department of Internal Affairs. He stated that around 6 a.m. near the "Nur" store in the village of Kaind, an
According to the information from the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, a citizen J. R., born in 1983, reported the theft of his NISSAN R'NESSA vehicle, which was parked near his home, to the Issyk-Ata District Internal Affairs Department. The incident occurred on the night of January 6. In connection with this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the theft of vehicles.
With the onset of the New Year and Christmas holidays, when many people leave their homes, the likelihood of apartment thefts increases. This warning was issued by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Police officers emphasize that criminals often take advantage of the prolonged absence of apartment owners for their own benefit.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration is preparing a reorganization of several institutions. The draft resolution, which has been presented for public discussion, proposes significant changes. According to the draft, the Rehabilitation Center will be merged with the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products, leading to the creation of a single Republican Institution that will handle prosthetics and rehabilitation for people with disabilities under the
In Bishkek, at the corner of Frunze and Kurmanjan Datka streets, modern traffic lights with laser illumination have been installed, ensuring the safety of pedestrians at crossings. Abylbek uulu Bakai, the director of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," noted that in inclement weather, such as during rain or fog, there are numerous cases of pedestrians being hit. The installation of new traffic lights is aimed at reducing such incidents and creating
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared information in an interview with AKIpress about which theaters were renovated in 2025 and where equipment upgrades took place. Children's Theater: from "shabby building" to "sweet treat"
The events took place in the Chui region, where local police detained a man suspected of attempting to murder a relative. This information was provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. According to available data, on January 7, a report was received at the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district from B. K., who stated that he had been stabbed by M. A. The victim was urgently transported to the National Surgical Center named after M. M.
According to the official statement on the Polymarket website, payouts will not be made for those who bet on the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. The statement mentions that U.S. President Donald Trump's words about "managing" Venezuela, in the context of ongoing negotiations with the local government, cannot be interpreted as confirmation of preparations for a military invasion aimed at overthrowing [Venezuelan leader Nicolás] Maduro.
In Kyrgyzstan, searches for missing persons often begin too late, when the trails have already faded. However, where technology and human efforts fall short, four-legged rescuers from the canine center "Rescuer" come to the aid. In an interview with 24.kg, volunteers shared stories about the famous Barkhan, their mission in Turkey after the earthquake, and how they search for missing children. They also discussed why they still have to call taxis to get to the places of calls,
The Capital Construction Management of facilities related to drinking water supply and wastewater disposal has announced the start of procurement for the creation of design and estimate documentation. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, this tender plans to design and construct a water supply system for the village of Zardaly, located in the Kara-Bak rural municipality of the Batken district in the Batken region. The procurement is being conducted through an
According to information, 24-year-old Aimeirim Akshieva was found after her sister reported her missing to the police. The events unfolded as follows: on January 6 at 5:50 PM, Aimeirim went to meet her acquaintance Bakyt Asakeev, with whom she had a relationship. After that, contact with her was lost, and the police immediately began active search operations.
Currently, there are about 14,000 active objects in low Earth orbit, while the number of large space debris fragments reaches at least 45,000. Traffic in this area resembles the busy highways of a metropolis during rush hour, and the situation continues to worsen. According to researchers, a powerful magnetic storm could lead to catastrophic consequences, depriving humanity of all objects launched into space and surrounding Earth with a ring of debris that would damage any new launches. These
On Sunday, a yoke was put up for sale at a flea market located in the Jayil district. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by historian and local historian Maxim Podgorny. According to his explanation, a yoke is a wooden arc with notches or hooks designed for carrying buckets of water on one's shoulders.
The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President responded to citizens' appeals According to the press service, residents of Shopokov are expressing concern about the operation of the local metal processing plant and rebar production, which is harming the environment.
The administration of the Shaiybek rural district has announced the start of procurement for the development of project and estimate documentation for a new cultural center in the village of Chok-Tal. The tender covers the construction of the specified facility.
The "Nariste-2026" competitions will take place from January 3 to 10 among civil servants and amateur veterans
Information about the voluntary recall of several batches of baby food from the company "Nestlé" was communicated to the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance by the official distributor of the products in Kyrgyzstan, the company OsOO "Forester". It has been reported that the central office of LLC "Nestlé Russia" decided to recall certain batches of baby food, including dry instant milk, fermented milk, and
Today, a new film "Unchukpa" directed by Kyrgyz filmmaker Danish Akylbekov is hitting the screens. The plot of the film is based on real events that shook Bishkek when girls began to disappear in the city. Experienced detective Mirbek is trying to solve the case of a maniac. At the same time, ninth-grader Malika finds herself locked in the school overnight, unaware that the very killer being sought by the entire police force is hiding in the dark corridors.
On December 25, 2025, the Department of Capital Construction announced the start of a tender for technical supervision services. The main goal of the procurement was "Acquisition of technical supervision services for the construction of a new modern urban museum with the necessary equipment," which will be located on Kurmanbek Street in the city of Manas. The estimated amount allocated for the contract was 873,400 Kyrgyz soms.
On January 8, 1956, it became the coldest day in the history of Bishkek, when the temperature dropped to −30 degrees. This data was published on the "Weather and Climate" website. On this day, a record low temperature was recorded for the capital.
In the North Atlantic, American military forces have seized the Russian tanker "Marinera," as reported by Reuters. The operation was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard. At the time of the seizure, Russian military ships and a submarine were nearby, but they did not intervene and merely observed the situation.
On January 8, clear weather without precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −3 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to +8 degrees.
Bishkek January 8, ThursdayAt night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, cloudy weather is expected. During the day, the temperature will reach +6...+8 °C, also cloudy.