In his New Year's address to citizens, which was broadcast on his page on the social network X, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to continue fulfilling his duties until 2027, when his term ends. Macron emphasized: "I will work until the last minute, striving every day to justify the trust placed in me by the French people."
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, a car fire occurred, as reported by the local police. The incident happened on December 31, 2025, at around 15:30, when a "Volkswagen Golf 2," owned by a resident of the district, B. R. A., born in 1978, caught fire for unknown reasons while approaching the eastern part of the village of Saruu.
In this match, held as part of their preparation, the Kyrgyz team achieved a convincing victory with a score of 6:0, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union.
According to information received from sources in football circles, the joint application of the applicants may be canceled or rejected. The reason for such a decision may be the lack of necessary infrastructure for holding the tournament, which must meet the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA.
According to IQAir data, as of January 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 70 AQI. This level is rated as satisfactory.
During the New Year holidays, many experience bloating, which is often associated with overeating. However, as reported by RIA Novosti citing The Sun, this symptom can indicate serious illnesses. Dr. Donald Grant, a general practice specialist and senior consultant at The Independent Pharmacy, noted that in women, bloating may be a sign of ovarian cancer, as well as indicating food intolerance or the presence of tumors. Additionally, according to him, this condition may signal the presence of
Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Government and Head of the State Committee for National Security, handed over 34 vehicles to the staff of the Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood, named after Aliyma Tashieva. He emphasized that, by the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, there will be a twofold increase in salaries for medical workers starting from April 1 of this year.
At the Rizin FF mixed martial arts tournament held in Saitama, Kyrgyz fighter Rajabali Shaidullayev achieved a convincing victory in the title fight.
According to the Ministry of Health, 365 births were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the course of a day, including four cases of twins. Twin births occurred in several medical institutions: two at the Jalal-Abad Interregional United Clinical Hospital, one at the Bishkek City Perinatal Center, and one at the Osh City Maternity Hospital.
Photo by Financial Times The annual report by the Financial Times, published the day before, covers important aspects of politics, economics, and technology for the year 2026.
On New Year's Eve in Kyrgyzstan, 75 drivers were detained for being behind the wheel while intoxicated, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the raids conducted across the country, more than 3002 traffic rule violators were identified.
In Kara-Balta, municipal workers demonstrated the volume of garbage left by street vendors selling New Year's goods. Starting early in the morning on January 1, 2026, employees of the sanitation department "Universal" began cleaning the streets in the lower market area from the remnants of informal trading.
// picture alliance/AP The new ISW report notes that in 2025, Russian troops were able to increase their rate of advance due to the implementation of a new operational model, which was supported by technological changes and the adaptation of attack tactics. According to studies, Russian troops captured 4,831 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and reclaimed about 473 square kilometers previously occupied by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. These conquests accounted for 0.8% of the
The official opening of the Coach Education Development Center took place at the Kyrgyz Football Union. The functions of training coaches have now been transferred to this new institution, which aims to implement modern and systematic approaches in the preparation of specialists in the field of football.
On Monday around noon local time, an accident occurred on the Ogun–Lagos highway, where a black Lexus SUV, carrying Anthony Joshua, collided with a parked commercial truck. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria (FRSC), five men were involved in the incident.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, Xi Jinping noted that the residents of both sides of the Taiwan Strait are "blood brothers," and their reunification corresponds to the natural course of history. Furthermore, he emphasized that China will consistently adhere to the principle of "One country, two systems," continuing the integration of Hong Kong and Macau, which should ensure long-term stability and prosperity in these regions.
During the firefighting efforts, which began around two o'clock, the upper structures of the church collapsed. As a result, the alert level was raised to Grip 2, leading to the involvement of additional emergency services to mitigate the consequences and assist the victims. Note: Grip 2 is a category of emergency situation when the scale of the incident exceeds the capabilities of a single municipality and requires coordination of actions from several emergency services at the regional
On December 31, The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to CIA findings, Ukrainian drones were likely targeting a military facility in the same area, but not Putin's residence. American intelligence agencies have the capabilities to track Russian airspace and monitor strikes on its territory using satellites and radar systems. CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed U.S. President Donald Trump about the obtained data. In response, Trump posted a link on his social media to a New York
During the New Year period, employees of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic worked in an enhanced mode, which continues to this day. According to the information from the department, over 3,000 serious violations of traffic rules were registered across the country during the duty shifts. Among them, 75 individuals were detained for driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol, and 336 motorists were caught speeding.
In 2025, one of the key achievements of the National Bank was the significant improvement in consumer rights for financial services, as reported by Chairman Melis Turgunbaev. He noted that a self-ban mechanism for lending had been implemented, allowing citizens to establish a ban on taking out loans in their name. This measure is designed to protect against fraud and consciously reduce debt burden. Over the past year, approximately 114,000 people have taken advantage of this opportunity.
According to reports from social media users, the power outage occurred simultaneously in several areas of these cities, including central squares where New Year's events were taking place. Shortly after this, the organizers of the celebration and the spectators began to leave the venues of the festivities. At the time of writing this article, there were no official comments from local authorities, law enforcement agencies, or energy companies.
As a result of an explosion at a bar in the resort of Crans-Montana, 40 people have died and about a hundred have been injured, reports the portal Le Nouvelliste. According to local law enforcement, the tragedy occurred at the club Le Constellation during New Year's celebrations. The Swiss police have confirmed that they do not consider this incident to be terrorist in nature.
On January 1, in Bishkek, the city mayor Aibek Junushaliev officially launched the project for the construction of underground pedestrian crossings and bus stop complexes on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. The city hall reported that the construction of four underground crossings is planned along the section stretching from Semetey Street to Masaliyev Street. Currently, one of these crossings is already operational at the intersection of Ch.Aitmatov Avenue and Minzhylkyyev Street. As part of the
During the New Year holidays, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev has prepared a special program of events. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy shared this information. Everyone is welcome to visit the museum!
On the night of January 1, around 5 AM, a fire broke out at the "Geology" base on Lumumba Street, near the "Kudaybergen" auto parts market. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a signal about the fire was received at the emergency services dispatch center, after which five fire crews were sent to extinguish the flames.
According to information provided by the Public Security Council, Nikolai Pasechnik, born in 2008, has been found. His life and health are not in danger, and he is currently safe. We remind you that the teenager went missing on December 28. He left house No. 17 around 2:00 PM, and after that, his whereabouts remained unknown. As a result, search operations were organized, and a notice was issued.
On December 26, 2025, several individuals approached the city police department of Manas with reports of fraudulent activities. According to them, on December 20 at around 23:45, they attempted to purchase electronic airline tickets for the route Moscow – Bishkek via the messaging app Telegram. To do this, they contacted a user named Albert, who suggested transferring money to his phone number via a QR code. However, after receiving the funds, he blocked his page and stopped responding to
On January 1, during an extraordinary working visit, Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Chairman of the State Committee for National Security and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, visited the border post "Bek-Abad," located in the Suzak district. This information was confirmed by the press service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection of the border post, Tashiev emphasized the need for repair work and the creation of green zones.
Starting from 2026, a number of new laws will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan that will impact the daily lives of citizens. Kaktus.media has gathered the main changes. Cancellation of Service Charges in CafesFrom January 1, 2026, it will be prohibited to charge a separate fee for service in restaurants and cafes in the country. This will not lead to a reduction in service costs for customers, as all service and setup fees must be included in the prices of dishes.
According to the Bishkek Center for Strengthening Health, poisoning from alcoholic surrogates and alcoholic beverages is one of the main reasons for seeking medical help, especially during the New Year holidays. 1 Signs of Alcohol Poisoning: severe shortness of breath; dizziness; skin redness; headache; vomiting. In some cases, epileptic seizures, involuntary discharges, and disturbances of consciousness may occur, up to coma, which can ultimately lead to death.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a solemn opening of the new park "Sanjyra" took place on December 31. According to the press service of the mayor's office, the improvement of this land area, covering 2 hectares, was made possible thanks to the support of the president. The park features children's playgrounds and a mini-football field, as well as organized walking areas for residents. During the opening, the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, congratulated the
The publication states that this opinion is based on conclusions made by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which found no evidence of an attack on Putin's residence. On December 31, U.S. President Donald Trump reposted criticism of Russia from the New York Post via his platform Truth Social. According to Reuters, this repost occurred after CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed Trump about Putin's comments. The source refused to disclose details of the meetings Ratcliffe had with
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 2. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 2, significant portions of the Chui and Talas regions, as well as parts of the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, are expected to experience rain and snow, with predominantly snow anticipated in the foothills and mountainous areas.
On December 25, 2025, in Manas, local police discovered illegal activities related to one of the websites offering intimate services. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement agencies, a police officer identified instances of prostitution being carried out by a woman in one of the apartment buildings in Manas. The case was registered in the electronic log of the investigative service of the city’s Internal Affairs
The Osh city administration reported on the cleanup of the central square after the New Year festivities. According to the information, during the cleanup activities, 20 cubic meters of waste were removed: 10 cubic meters were cleared last night, and the remaining 10 were removed this morning.
Today, January 1, in the Jalal-Abad region, the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over 34 vehicles for the needs of the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood named after Aliyma Tashieva. This event was announced by the press service of the special services. During the handover of the vehicles, Tashiev emphasized the importance of the work of medical personnel who ensure the health of mothers and children,
Saldo According to Saldo, three drones were used in the attack, one of which was loaded with incendiary materials. A powerful fire broke out at the scene, which was only localized by morning, the governor added. Currently, independent sources do not confirm information about the attack, and the Ukrainian military is not providing comments on the matter. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that during the night, 168 drones were intercepted and destroyed in various regions. The largest
People around the world welcomed the year 2026 with mass celebrations, vibrant light shows, and traditional fireworks. The main events of the festivities took place in the central squares of cities and along picturesque waterfronts. The countries of the Asia-Pacific region were the first to celebrate the arrival of the new year. In Sydney and Auckland, spectators witnessed grand fireworks that illuminated the harbors and famous architectural landmarks.
According to the Dutch broadcaster NOS, the incident occurred at 1:00 AM at the church tower. Fortunately, no one was injured. However, due to debris being blown around by the wind, authorities evacuated residents of nearby buildings. A local yoga studio served as a temporary shelter for them. The return of people to their homes remains uncertain. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema visited the scene to assess the situation.
On New Year's Eve in Bishkek, public order remained under control, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital. To ensure safety, more than 2,700 law enforcement officers worked in an enhanced mode. Thanks to the coordinated actions of the police, no violations of public order or incidents were recorded.
In Osh, the New Year holidays passed without incidents. This information was provided by the press service of the city police department.
On New Year's Eve, from December 31 to January 1, 15 infants were born in Osh. This information was provided by the Osh City Maternity Hospital.
According to Bloomberg, in 2025, the total net worth of the 500 richest people on the planet increased by an impressive $2.2 trillion.
On January 1, the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, made an unexpected working visit to the border post "Bek-Abad," located in the Suzak district. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection of the checkpoint area, Tashiev noted the need for repair work and landscaping.
An accident occurred at Issyk-Kul, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened on December 31, around 3:00 PM, on the Kyzyl-Suu—Saru route.
On New Year's Eve, at 10:00 PM, there was a power outage and music accompaniment in cities such as Osh, Balakchy, and Kyzyl-Kiya. This information appeared on social media from local residents. According to users, the outages occurred simultaneously in various districts, including central squares where New Year's events were taking place.
After the New Year celebrations, 20 cubic meters of garbage were collected in the central square of Osh. According to information provided by the municipal enterprise "Osh Tazalyk," the cleanup took place in two stages: 10 cubic meters were removed the evening before, and the remaining 10 cubic meters were taken out this morning.
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, an event was held on December 31 dedicated to awarding local athletes. Present at the ceremony were the deputy mayor of the city of Manas, Abdykalyk Abdykalykov, the chairman of the city council, Chyngyz Kimsanov, and local council deputies.
