After the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United has decided to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach. Carrick, who previously played for the club and has experience working at Middlesbrough, is tasked with stabilizing the team and achieving a top-4 finish in the Premier League, with the goal of qualifying for the Champions League.
The accident occurred on January 13 at around 6:00 AM at the intersection of Gagarin and Elmirebek Imanaliev streets in Bishkek. According to information from the press service of the Traffic Police, the bus, driven by a 35-year-old driver born in 1988, was operating on route No. 15 (Zhong Tong model) and was heading north on Imanaliev Street. While making a right turn onto Gagarin Street, it hit a woman who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.
A Filipina living in Manila regularly offered prayers and lit incense in front of a green figurine that she believed was a statue of Buddha for four years. This was reported by SCMP. It all started when the woman bought a small green figurine with a friendly face and a large belly from a local store. Convinced that it was an image of Buddha, she placed it on her home altar and prayed every day, asking for blessings.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a law that amends the existing Law "On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh." The relevant information was received from the information policy department of the presidential office. According to the information, the law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, and aims to optimize the work of the parliament.
In Osh, the construction of a two-story residential building has begun, which will consist of 54 apartments for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya". According to information from local authorities, the apartments will be provided to former residents of orphanages free of charge for a period of 10 years. Each apartment will have an area of 25 square meters and will be fully ready for living.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has opened a criminal case concerning corrupt actions in the implementation of a project to modernize the solid waste management system in Bishkek. Several key figures have been detained in connection with this case, including the former vice mayor of the capital, S.R.A., the former director of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," A.A.Z., as well as the heads of contracting organizations I.V.R. and A.N.B. According to
A case has been initiated in the Chui region regarding abuse of official position related to the illegal registration of a vehicle, as reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement information, in 2023, two citizens, S.A. and J.R., imported a Lexus RX 330 into the country, presenting it as spare parts. For further illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make that had
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov reported on the situation of Kyrgyz citizens legally residing in Russia. According to him, they faced problems related to the blocking of bank accounts and restrictions on movement, which forced them to leave the country. Omurzakov noted that "the registry is not functioning correctly," and that Kyrgyz citizens experienced serious financial difficulties before the holidays. The deputy emphasized the
On January 13, a meeting took place in Vienna between the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev and Jan Bratu, a representative of the OSCE dealing with media freedom issues. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the main topics of discussion concerned the state of the media sphere in Kyrgyzstan and issues related to freedom of expression.
In the video, a man can be seen threatening other road users by pulling out a gun. The Internal Affairs Department of the Leninsky District of Bishkek confirmed that the incident occurred at the final stop of route No. 100. A citizen identified as N.I., born in 1990, was established and detained in connection with this incident. A protocol was drawn up against him under Article 126 (Petty Hooliganism) of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, after which he was placed in temporary
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In his speech at the Rada, Shmyhal noted: “I am leaving this position with the belief that the subsequent changes will lay the foundation for reforms, and our collective achievements will help strengthen Ukraine.” In addition, the deputies supported the resignation of the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk, with 235 parliamentarians voting in favor.
Photo 24.kg The sale of commercial premises in the new "Osh Market" complex is scheduled for the end of January 2026. This was reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan's office to the editorial staff of 24.kg. Construction work at the market site is actively ongoing, and the majority of the monolithic structures have already been completed. According to specialists' forecasts, one of the largest shopping centers in the region may begin operations in
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev noted on January 14 at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the Botanical Garden is of great importance to Bishkek, being its "lungs." He expressed concern about the current situation: "What is happening with the Botanical Garden? In May 2022, a resolution was adopted for its preservation and development, but no actions have been taken. In other countries, botanical gardens are developing, while here they plan to build football fields instead. This garden
At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu discussed issues related to tenders, emphasizing their negative impact on construction. According to him, regardless of the type of buildings being constructed — whether they are schools, kindergartens, or other social facilities — the tender process creates numerous obstacles. “People are tired of these lengthy procedures that can drag on for two to three months, leading to delays in construction. We need to
Omuraliyev emphasized that the Middle Corridor has become a key artery for connecting the East and the West, significantly improving the resilience and diversity of global supply chains, drawing on the traditions of the Silk Road. High-profile representatives from international organizations, transport ministries of the member countries of the OTS, as well as representatives from financial institutions and businesses attended the event. During the discussions, ways to address existing
In the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, a verdict was delivered regarding the former head of the GNS, Altynbek Abduvaporov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. Both were found guilty of abusing their official powers; however, the court limited itself to imposing fines.
According to the Thai PBS television channel, the number of victims from the collision of a passenger train with a fallen construction crane in Thailand has risen to 22 people. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani crashed into a crane that had fallen onto the tracks at a construction site for an elevated high-speed railway line in the Sikhiu area of Nakhon Ratchasima province. The collision caused the train to derail and resulted in
According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, 35 cases of non-compliance with phytosanitary standards were recorded during 2025. As a result of these violations, the following were returned to the senders:
Today, January 14, a landslide occurred in the village of Sharkyritma, located in the rural district of Ilai-Talaa in the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district of the Osh region. In connection with this, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic have gone to the scene to gather information. According to the agency's report, the group sent to the site includes the deputy head of the Emergency Situations Department for the Osh region, the head of the district emergency
In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a man who waved an object resembling a firearm during a road conflict. He was taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, where a protocol was drawn up against him for petty hooliganism under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detainee was placed in a temporary detention cell, and a pneumatic pistol was seized from him. The incident occurred in the evening at the final stop of bus route No. 100. In a
The Kyrgyzstan futsal team is actively preparing for the final part of the Asian Cup. Currently, the team is in Indonesia, where they are undergoing training camps.
According to the information from the press service of the Directorate, all institutions under its management are demonstrating a positive trend in revenue growth. In 2025, a plan was set for 550 million soms, of which 525 million were planned for 11 months.
The press service of JSC "Electric Stations" reported on the ongoing process of commissioning the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2. The project is being implemented with the financial support of the Eurasian Stabilization and Development Fund, while the international consulting company Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG provides technical support and supervision.
On January 13, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's rights, and social issues, a decision was made to return two bills concerning electronic cigarettes and nicotine-containing products. The bills under review are "On the prohibition of the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic cigarettes in the Kyrgyz Republic" and "On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Today, January 14, the international airport "Manas" is experiencing heavy fog, which has caused delays for several flights. This situation was reported by representatives of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". According to meteorological service data, visibility on the runway is only 175 meters, while the required visibility for the safe landing of aircraft is 800 meters.
Deputy Sobatbek Rustambek uulu, representing constituency No. 4, appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers to pay attention to the need for repairs and construction of educational institutions. This statement was made by him on January 14 during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh. He emphasized the condition of the school in the Kyzyl-Teyit rural municipality, which is in urgent need of major repairs. The deputy also mentioned the Tajibaev school in Kyzyl-Ata, built under the ashar system, which
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Marlen Mamataliev reported that about 2000 cars had not been legalized. He noted that he had previously suggested conducting an additional legalization for cars with foreign license plates, but Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Iskender Asylkulov pointed out the lack of accurate information on the number of cars subject to legalization.
Photo from the internet. The dollar has regained its positions from 2025, but after a day it began to decrease again According to information from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is a decrease in the exchange rates of the US dollar, euro, and Chinese yuan, while the Russian ruble is showing growth. The Kazakh tenge remains stable. US Dollar:
In connection with this incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 172 (Kidnapping of a person for the purpose of marriage) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of operational-search activities, police officers identified and detained the suspects: B.N., born in 2001, and Sh.N., born in 2002. Both were placed in a temporary detention facility.
At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev called for the exclusion of the construction of football fields in the Botanical Garden, emphasizing its significance for the country. He noted that there are only two botanical gardens in Kyrgyzstan — one in Bishkek, between Gorky and Akhunbaev streets, and the other in Naryn. Bekeshev stressed how important these places are for the preservation of nature.
In the Naryn region, 28,333 cases of traffic rule violations were recorded over the past year. The data was announced at an operational meeting dedicated to the results of the work for 2025, held by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region.
UNHCR staff inspect a destroyed residential building in Dnipro, Ukraine. According to a statement from the United Nations, a sum of $2.3 billion will be needed to assist 4.1 million of the most vulnerable citizens of Ukraine in 2026. The humanitarian appeal was made against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Since 2022, the UN, together with partners, has been actively supporting people suffering from the consequences of the war in Ukrainian cities, especially those near the front line, as
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Dastan Bekeshev criticized the plans to build football fields in the Botanical Garden. He emphasized that this garden plays an important role for the city, serving as its "lungs." Bekeshev noted: "The laws on specially protected natural areas clearly state that the Botanical Garden is intended for the preservation of biodiversity and scientific research. Its creation is linked to the development of plants, including
The head of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security, Abdykarim Alimbaev, shared information about how conflicts at the borders were handled during the Soviet Union era on the "Birinchi Radio" broadcast on January 14. According to him, clashes with citizens of neighboring countries were recorded in the Batken region as early as 1974 and 1989. At that time, the Soviet authorities responded to such incidents by sending military units to conflict zones, imposing
As a result of identified violations of veterinary legislation, the freight carrier was subjected to administrative liability. The detained dumplings were returned to their place of origin.
Due to the increase in the number of cases of acute respiratory viral infections and pneumonia, family medical centers in Osh have started operating without weekends. This information was announced by the regional department of the Ministry of Health. It is reported that this mode of operation has been introduced to ensure timely medical assistance and manage the flow of patients.
As Axios reports, during a morning meeting on January 13, the White House National Security team discussed possible steps in response to the anti-government protests that have engulfed Tehran and other cities in Iran. President Donald Trump did not attend this meeting, and a source from the publication noted that discussions are in the early stages, and no decisions regarding military actions against Iran have been made yet. Change in the Trump Administration's Attitude Towards Pahlavi
Currently, more than 1,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are abroad, serving sentences in prisons, of which about a thousand inmates are located in Russia. This was announced by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Baktyar Kalpaev, at a parliamentary meeting. The deputy emphasized that it is necessary to bring these people back to their homeland, as there is a risk that they may be involved in terrorist organizations. "Some of them have been waiting for their extradition for several years, sometimes
The group stage of the U-23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has concluded, and three more teams that will participate in the quarter-finals have been determined. On January 13, the last matches in groups B and C took place.
According to the information from the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan, an attack occurred in the Black Sea, near the CPC marine terminal, on two tankers engaged in the transportation of export oil from Kazakhstan.
The vessels Delta Supreme and Delta Harmony (owned by Delta Tankers), as well as Freud (TMS) and Matilda (Thenamaris), were attacked. According to Thenamaris, their tanker, which was heading to load oil from the Karachaganak field, was attacked by an unknown number of drones outside the KTK terminal, sustaining minor deck damage, and continues to be at sea. According to Reuters, the vessels were attacked on their way to the "Southern Ozyoreevka" terminal, located near Novorossiysk,
The Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, held a meeting with Zepp Shellhorn, the Secretary of State of the Federal Ministry of Europe and International Affairs of Austria, as well as with representatives of the Austrian Department of Cultural Policy. At the meeting, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the participants emphasized the importance of cultural and humanitarian ties, despite the active development of economic and technological cooperation.
In the Nookat district, two citizens voluntarily surrendered firearms to the police, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. According to their information, employees of the Nookat ROVD conducted an operational-preventive event called "Arsenal" aimed at preventing incidents related to firearms, identifying illegally stored weapons, and explaining to citizens the inadmissibility of carrying weapons during family conflicts. During the event, the
Parents of students at school No. 26 contacted the Call center Kaktus.media with complaints about the lack of heating in the right wing of the educational institution. “Since December, the temperature in half of the classrooms has remained low. The winter holidays are already over, but it is still cold in the school. Severe frosts are expected in the coming days, and no actions have been taken to improve the situation. In the classroom for six-year-old children, classes start at 07:30, and the
Yoon Suk Yeol The request for the death penalty was voiced during the final court session at the Central District Court of Seoul, where the prosecution insisted that Yoon Suk Yeol was the leader of the rebellion, seeking to maintain power by taking control of the country's judicial and legislative systems. However, the former president himself rejects all accusations. A court decision is expected to be made in February.
The Government of Kyrgyzstan has put forward for public discussion a draft of a new resolution proposing changes to the existing rules for forming the social package of television channels for terrestrial digital broadcasting. The proposed draft includes amendments to the Cabinet's resolution dated March 4, 2022, No. 111, concerning the approval of the Social Package of television channels. In particular, it is proposed to declare one of the points of the document invalid and clarify that
This event gathered about 100 participants who demonstrated their intellectual abilities. Two young chess players represented the Jayil district at the competition. Anna Palatova, a 5th-grade student from the Christian school in Kara-Balta, won 2nd place. Her classmate, 6th grader Bakai Madaliev from Secondary School No. 8 in Kara-Balta, took 14th position. The chess players are coached by Ernist Jakypov.
