The tournament in kulatuu (Jeet KUNE DO) took place from January 25 to 26 at the "Kaganat" sports complex in Bishkek. 20 athletes from the Jayil district, training at secondary school No. 12 in the city of Kara-Balta named after Jayil Baatyr under the guidance of coach Syrgak Zhaparkulov, participated in these competitions.
In Kyrgyzstan, the upcoming day will be dry. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −3 degrees at night, rising to +10 during the day.
At the Kyrgyz-Chinese border, at the "Torugart" checkpoint, a meeting was held with drivers of heavy trucks arriving from China. The event was organized by the head of the traffic safety department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region, Police Lieutenant Colonel Nurbek Salymbaev. This information was provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region.
In Kyrgyzstan, a working meeting took place between representatives of government agencies and entrepreneur Mirbek Askaliev, who appealed to the president for support of domestic automotive production. This information was published by the businessman on his Facebook page. According to Askaliev, after his appeal to the president, representatives of the National Investment Agency contacted him and organized a meeting involving several ministries.
On the remote Shetland Islands, despite the approaching storm, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the Up Helly Aa festival, which has its roots in Viking culture. Participants in the march, dressed in masquerade costumes, paraded through the streets of Lerwick, holding glowing torches. The culmination of the celebration was the burning of the drakkar — the traditional Viking ship. The Up Helly Aa festival, which first took place in the 1880s, has become a symbol of the end of the Yule
In Cilegon, located in the Banten province, a troubling event occurred on January 31, 2026, at the gas reservoir of PT Vopak Terminal Merak. Preliminary information indicates a possible gas leak at the facility, which is situated in the Gerem area of the Grogol district. According to local media reports, residents of nearby areas began to panic upon noticing thick orange smoke rising from the reservoir, which is used for storing chemical liquids. Information about the incident quickly spread
In January, residents of northern regions in several countries witnessed rare atmospheric phenomena related to halos. In the Murmansk region of Russia, parhelia—an effect known as "three suns"—was observed. In the Leningrad region, vertical light pillars, referred to as a light forest, appeared. These pillars, as experts explain, are also related to halos, but their source was streetlights rather than natural celestial bodies. Specialists note that such optical effects occur due to
In the Asian Cup, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team achieved an important victory over the team from Korea. The match, which took place on January 31 in Indonesia, was the third in the group stage of the tournament.
Recently, Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, visited the sewing factory "Eurasia Group," located in the village of Kashgar-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize himself with the implementation of the investment project concerning the construction of the second phase of the factory. The total investment in the project, including the initial and subsequent phases, amounts to $40 million.
Bishkek February 1, SundayAt night, the temperature will be -1..-3 °C, with expected cloudiness. During the day, the city will experience 9...11 °C with cloudy weather.
Photo by the Ministry of Health of the KR The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of a nationwide month called "Be Responsible!". This initiative aims to identify risk factors for non-communicable diseases among men over 18 years old. As part of this campaign, the ministry encourages men to seek preventive medical consultations at local primary healthcare facilities, such as family medicine centers, general practitioner practices, family doctor groups,
The Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction responded to rumors that emerged on social media regarding the placement of mothers in the corridors of the medical facility. The Center's administration clarified that the photographs that caused public concern were taken in the summer of 2025, when the City Perinatal Center was undergoing repairs, which led to an increased burden on their institution.
According to information provided by Bloomberg, Russian cosmonauts earn approximately 5.5 million rubles for six months in orbit. Cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky shared that during his flights, his daily earnings were around $400, which totals about $72,000 for a standard six-month mission.
In Ak-Tilek, on Ak-Shookum Street, the construction of a kindergarten for 80 places is ongoing, reports the Bishkek city administration. The site where the construction is taking place covers 0.2179 hectares, and the total area of the building will be 1042.05 square meters. This facility is located in the Sverdlovsk district of the capital.
Recently, a meat product fair was held in the Kochkor district, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The organization of this event was aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in the population, providing them with the opportunity to purchase meat at lower prices. The fair was conducted by the Sary-Bulak rural administration in collaboration with an organization that works with people with disabilities.
In the city of Osh, a significant puddle has formed on the sidewalk of the "Dostuk" overpass, forcing pedestrians to step onto the roadway where vehicles are moving. This situation became known thanks to a video circulated on social media. In the video, it can be seen that a real "mini-water body" has formed at the edge of the sidewalk on the bridge.
In the Chuy region, there is an increase in the number of foxes that have started to approach residential areas closely. One local resident shared his recent observation: “In the winter, in the morning, I noticed a light-red fox that jumped out of the reeds as if onto a stage. It stopped, listening, and when it saw me, it slowly hid behind a bush, but did not run away.”
During the practical driving exam, an attempt to bribe the instructor was recorded. This was reported by the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers under the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information received, on January 29, one of the trainees offered money to the examiner. This incident was discovered immediately.
Next to the livestock pen, local residents witnessed a snow leopard holding a captured lamb in a sheepfold. This event was captured on video. Experts note that the increase in cases where predators approach populated areas is related to the age of individual animals and difficulties in finding natural food in the wild.
Photo from the State Security Service of Uzbekistan. The detained individual and the batch of psychotropic drugs In the Fergana region, law enforcement agencies prevented the smuggling of potent drugs arriving from Kyrgyzstan. As a result of the operation, a local resident was detained, who was found to have nearly 3000 tablets of psychotropic substances, as reported by Podrobno.uz. According to information from the State Security Service, the incident occurred in the city of Kokand. A Gentra
Askar Omurbekov has been appointed as the head of the Ak-Talinsky District Road Operation Enterprise No. 15, located in the Naryn region, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This position was previously held by Asanbek Bilimbek uulu, who has moved on to another job, and now 28-year-old Askar Omurbekov has taken his place.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has published a statement regarding rumors that appeared on social media claiming that women in labor are allegedly in the corridors of the Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction. According to the Ministry of Health, the photographs that caused public concern were taken in the summer of 2025, when the City Perinatal Center was closed for repairs, which led to a sharp increase in the load on the Center.
In response to social media messages about placing women in labor in the corridors, the administration of the Human Reproduction Center explained that the photographs were taken in the summer of 2025, when the City Perinatal Center was closing for repairs, which significantly increased the load on their institution. According to Nurgul Shoonaeva, the director of the center, the number of births in 2025 increased by 1,000 compared to the previous year, indicating a rise in the burden on the
In Kyrgyzstan, a nationwide health month called "Be Responsible!" has been announced, focusing on identifying the risk of non-communicable diseases among men over 18 years old. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of this initiative, men are advised to visit local primary healthcare facilities, such as Family Medicine Centers, General Practice Centers, family doctor groups, and rural health posts, for preventive
As a result of an accident in the energy networks in Ukraine, there was a complete shutdown of water supply in the capital, Kyiv. This was reported by the publication "Strana.ua". According to Energy Minister Denis Shmyhal, a technological malfunction occurred in the morning: at the same time, the 400 kV line connecting the energy systems of Romania and Moldova and the 750 kV line linking the western and central regions of Ukraine were disconnected.
On January 31, 2026, a winter sports celebration "Kыshky mayram - 2026" was held on the slopes of Mount Chon-Tash in Bishkek, organized for children. The goal of the event was to provide active and beneficial winter leisure for the youth, as reported by the city administration. In the ceremonial part, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, and the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanat Sagynbaev, congratulated the participants on the holiday
In the Department of Internal Affairs of the Lenin District of Bishkek, A. I. reported that on December 19, 2025, he sustained bodily injuries, and unknown individuals threatened him with an object resembling a weapon. During the investigation, it was revealed that the incident was related to the detention of A. I. by the employees of the Anti-Narcotics Service of the Bishkek City Police on December 6, 2025, when he voluntarily handed over tablets of a potent drug. As a result, a criminal case
In response to social media posts about the placement of mothers in the corridors of the Kyrgyz Scientific Center for Human Reproduction (KSCHR), the press center of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan issued a clarification. According to information provided by the administration of the medical institution, the photographs were taken in the summer of 2025, when the City Perinatal Center was under renovation, which led to an increased load on the KSCHR.
On the sidewalk along A. Navoi Street in the city of Osh, the installed barriers could not withstand the pressure and less than a month after the completion of construction works, they were found to be broken, skewed, and partially destroyed. According to the press service of the city administration, the barriers were damaged after a car crashed into them.
At the international wrestling tournament in Russia, the Ivan Yarygin Cup, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan reached the semifinals. In the weight category up to 62 kg, where 16 athletes are competing, Dilnaz Sazanova began her journey in the 1/8 finals, defeating her compatriot Akylai Chynybayeva, and then in the quarterfinals, she overcame Russian athlete Anastasia Sidelnikova. Now she is set to face Ekaterina Oleinikova from Russia in the final.
The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team, Nurzhan Jetibaev, shared his thoughts on the defeat in the match against the Indonesian team. The match took place on January 29 in Jakarta, where the hosts of the tournament won with a final score of 5:3.
Mass protests against the actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have swept several cities in the U.S. In Los Angeles, a rally took place on January 30 under the slogan "ICE Out," where participants demanded an end to the presence of federal immigration agents in residential neighborhoods. This incident was covered by ABC7. Organizers announced a nationwide strike, including a refusal to work, study, and shop. In light of these events, the police declared a citywide
As of 5:00 PM on January 31, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 200 AQI. This figure indicates a unhealthy atmosphere.
During a recent presentation of the new director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy," Health Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov revealed facts of corruption related to the procurement of medications. According to him, former leaders of the company lobbied for the interests of pharmaceutical firms. The new head appointed is Bolot Junusov, who, as the minister noted, has the necessary experience and has no obligations to pharmaceutical companies. "The main requirement is the absence
According to information provided by law enforcement agencies, employees of the Bishkek City Police Department detained a suspect in a car theft. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026, when B. K. reported to the Sverdlovsk District Police Department that on the same evening around 11:30 PM, an unknown individual stole his Volkswagen Polo parked near a private house on Zelenaya Street. Based on this report, the investigative service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department initiated a
According to the institution itself, Samarbек Bolotbekov has become the new deputy director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy". Bolotbekov's education includes a bachelor's degree with honors in law from the International University of Kyrgyzstan, as well as a master's degree in international law and a PhD in political science. He also holds a lawyer's license.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Tax Service has announced a tender for the purchase of 150 tablets. According to information posted on the state procurement portal, the total budget for this purchase amounts to 5 million 173.5 thousand soms.
Starting from March 1, 2026, citizens of Uzbekistan who have lived in Turkey for at least three years will be able to automatically obtain work permits. This was reported by the Migration Agency under the government of Uzbekistan, citing information from "Azattyk Asia." This important agreement was reached during a meeting between Behzod Musaev, the head of the agency, and Vedat Işıkhan, the Minister of Labor and Social Security of Turkey.
Law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect in a theft in Bishkek. This became known from representatives of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to the department's information, on January 27, 2026, a citizen named B. D. reported to the Department of Internal Affairs. He stated that on the same day, around 18:15, an unknown person stole his bag containing important documents from one of the mosques and fled the scene.
Political scientist Bakytbek Jumagulov on the legal aspects and importance of institutional clarifications In society and among experts, questions regarding the implementation of the presidential mandate in the context of constitutional changes are actively discussed. Political scientist and director of the Eurasian Strategic Research Center Bakytbek Jumagulov emphasizes that the current president was elected according to the previous version of the Constitution, which established a six-year
During the board meeting dedicated to the results of 2025, Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov expressed dissatisfaction with the work of Nurbek Bukuev, the director of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology. "He does not show the necessary interest in the system, nor does he care about its condition," the minister noted. Dosmambetov emphasized the critical situation in the oncology service of Kyrgyzstan, highlighting the lack of new ideas and development, which negatively
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Kazat Alymbek uulu (3-1-1) made his debut in the ring as part of the One Championship league. The competition titled ONE Friday Fights 140 took place on January 30 in Bangkok, Thailand.
In the Talas region, as a result of inspections, 51 units of firearms were seized. This was reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department. According to the information from the department, the inspections were conducted based on a protocol directive adopted following a meeting of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, which took place on December 30, 2025. These activities were aimed at strengthening control over the handling of firearms and were
Kanykey Narmartova, who works in Japan, has become the new heroine of our column "Our People Abroad." She was born in 1997 in Sulukta, located in the Batken region.
According to the TF1 television channel, the robbery occurred on the night of Friday, January 30, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Two assailants broke into the official's home early in the morning, attacked the sleeping owner, and inflicted a head injury. After that, they searched the premises and stole watches, brooches, and many other valuable items. The victim himself called the police after the assailants left his home. He was hospitalized, but his life is not in danger. The
The blocked accounts included those of environmental activist Mutabar Khushvakhtova (Urikguli), as well as media resources Hook Report, Sarpa Media, and blogger Saodat Abduzakirova. Additionally, the account of the editor-in-chief of Hook Report, Yana Modelova, was also temporarily unavailable. Although it was later restored, it currently does not appear in direct searches. Darina Solod, the founder of Hook Report, described the incident as a serious blow to the small publication and suggested
Gulzat Isamatova, the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with Sandor Dorogi, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan. During this meeting, current issues and the future of bilateral cooperation in the field of science and education were discussed. The parties noted the need to update the legal framework for further interaction and emphasized the importance of joint events in 2026, as well as the development of
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, along with the heads of relevant departments, familiarized themselves with the projects and construction sites of social facilities planned to be built in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Construction, 20 new educational institutions are planned to be built in the capital by 2026. The financing for these facilities will be provided from the republican budget.
