According to the prosecutor of Tehran, participants in the riots in Iran face the death penalty. Ali Salehi emphasized that those who cause damage to public and state property, as well as engage in conflicts with law enforcement agencies, will face serious consequences. Photo by the media
Photo from the internet Maria Vorontsova, the daughter of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, has been appointed as the director of the Medical Scientific and Educational Institute (MNOI) at Lomonosov Moscow State University, as reported by the Telegram channel "Dozhd". The MNOI represents an "integrated scientific and educational cluster," which includes the Faculty of Fundamental Medicine, the Center for Regenerative Medicine, and the university clinic
In the Chui region, a case was recorded where a driver was operating a vehicle with a registration number belonging to another vehicle. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, informing the correspondent of Turmush. According to the information, on January 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the 61st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh highway, employees of the Traffic Safety Department of the Jayil
The ring road will be built in Osh at the intersection of Mamyrava and Amir-Timur streets, according to information from the city hall. According to local authorities, this section of the road has become a site of frequent traffic accidents.
Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, visited the "Alga" sports complex in Bishkek. He familiarized himself with the training process of the national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, which is preparing for the World Championship, as reported by the agency's press service. The competitions among youth teams U-20 (IIHF Division III-B) will take place in Bishkek at the "Bishkek Arena" ice rink from January 18 to 24.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has summarized the results of 2025, which became a landmark year for the agricultural sector due to the active development of cooperation and modernization of infrastructure.
Sean Levy, the director of the new film Star Wars: Starfighter, shared an interesting fact in his interview with The New York Times: one of the scenes was shot by none other than Tom Cruise, as reported by Meduza. In November 2025, the actor arrived on set by helicopter just to observe the process. At that moment, the team was working on a duel scene involving lightsabers, taking place in a pond. Levy jokingly suggested that Cruise try his hand behind the camera, and to everyone's
On January 10, 1959, a temperature record was set in Bishkek, then known as Frunze. According to data provided by the "Weather and Climate" resource, the temperature that day dropped to −24.2 degrees. The highest temperature recorded on January 10 was in 1982, when the thermometer rose to +16.3 degrees.
On January 8, 2026, M. A. Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, conducted an inspection at the border crossing points on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. Despite the New Year holidays for government officials, an unscheduled inspection of phytosanitary control operations at "Ak-Tilek" and the temporary storage warehouse "Kant" was organized. During the inspection, the heads of the points were instructed on the necessity of strict
In this film, the President of Kyrgyzstan highlighted the significance of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's participation in resolving long-standing territorial disputes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. According to Japarov, the Uzbek president actively contributed to reaching a compromise, insisting on the necessity to "not miss the moment and move towards mutual agreement" to ensure long-term stability in the region, according to reports from Uzbek media.
In the Naryn region, the limit on electricity consumption has been increased, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. According to information received from the department, this decision was initiated in response to numerous appeals from citizens living in high-altitude conditions and facing climatic challenges. As a result, the limit on electricity consumption during peak load hours has increased from 189,648 to 264,312 kilowatt-hours.
According to a study conducted by scientists from the University of Oregon and the State University of New York at Buffalo, teenagers who sleep in on weekends can significantly improve their mental health. It turns out that making up for sleep deprivation on these days reduces the risk of developing depression by 41%. The study involved young people aged 16 to 24. Those who used the weekends to catch up on sleep reported fewer symptoms of depression compared to those who did not.
Recent research conducted by scientists from Fujita Health University has revealed that conversations during visually-motor tasks, such as driving, create significant cognitive load, negatively affecting eye activity. The data published in the journal PLOS ONE demonstrated that even a simple conversation can slow down important stages of eye movement necessary for adequate perception of the environment, especially while operating a vehicle.
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reports a decrease in the incidence of ARVI and influenza, emphasizing the stability of the epidemiological situation. On January 8, Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov held a meeting of the headquarters dedicated to issues related to ARVI and influenza. The meeting discussed the current epidemiological situation, the burden on healthcare facilities, as well as the work of the primary care level in the context of rising morbidity.
A study involving more than a thousand adults revealed a connection between sleep quality and levels of certain trace elements in the body. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality, while levels of magnesium, zinc, and copper were determined through blood tests and dietary data. The results were published in the journal Nutrients. The most notable connection was demonstrated by magnesium. Individuals with low levels of this element in their blood and a
The Kyrgyzstan national team (U-23) still has theoretical chances to advance to the knockout stage of the Asian Youth Cup. After playing two matches in the group stage, the team under the guidance of Edmar Lacerda has not earned a single point, suffering defeats to Saudi Arabia (0:1) and Vietnam (1:2).
Zhyrgalbek Mamytkanov, a teacher from the village of Sary-Kamysh located in the Ak-Su district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the educational field for 26 years. At the school named after J. Subanbekov, he conducts classes in drawing and labor training.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Rajabali Shaidullaev successfully defended his championship title in the Rizin Fighting Federation on December 31. In the match against Japanese fighter Mikura Asakura, he won by technical knockout, finishing the fight in the first round at 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
The development of the film industry in Kyrgyzstan is gaining momentum: according to the Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev, about 70% of all distribution certificates in the country are issued to domestic films. In an interview with AKIpress, he noted that Kyrgyz cinema is popular, and audiences are actively visiting theaters. "Our goal is to provide state support for the further development of this sector," he emphasized. The minister shared plans to create a film studio, noting
In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the agency responsible for combating illegal drug trafficking conducted a special operation aimed at dismantling a transnational drug trafficking group. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to available data, the criminal group included citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. During the operation, seven individuals were detained, and one of them was placed on an international wanted
Aisada Uchugenova, originally from the village of Choloq-Kayin located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, now lives in Germany and recently reached the summit of Aconcagua in South America. At a height of 6962 meters, Aconcagua is the highest mountain not only in Argentina and South America but also in the western and southern hemispheres, as well as on the entire planet outside of Asia.
The new heroine of the "Unusual Names" column is Altynchach Osmonalieva, who lives in the village of Togolok Moldo, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. Since 2015, she has been working at her alma mater, starting as a librarian and later becoming a teacher. Altynchach was born on February 11, 1975, and spent her childhood in Togolok Moldo. She received her education at the school named after Zhorobek Satylganov, where she studied from 1981 to 1992, and then at the
The youth football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) suffered a defeat in the second round of the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. On January 9, the national team faced opponents from Vietnam.
In the Caribbean Sea, near Trinidad, the U.S. seized the tanker Olina. This is the fifth operation to intercept vessels in recent weeks, as Washington seeks to control the export of Venezuelan oil, according to two U.S. officials from Reuters. According to an industry source directly related to the situation, the tanker Olina, which is officially registered under the flag of East Timor, recently left Venezuela and was heading back to the region.
Photo KFS. Kyrgyzstan national football team The match between the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan and the team from Vietnam in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup ended unfavorably for the Kyrgyz footballers. This information was published by the Kyrgyz Football Union. The final score of the match was 1:2 in favor of the opponents.
A resident of the village of Kara-Burgon in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, Nazgul Kulmurzaeva has been working as a teacher for 35 years. Nazgul Kulmurzaeva is a mathematics and computer science teacher who has been working at her alma mater for 35 years. She takes pride in being the daughter of the well-known teacher and principal Bektur Kulmurzaev, who contributed to the development of the school.
The match in which the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan faced Vietnam took place on January 9 at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In the first half of the game, after a failed shot on the opponent's goal, Marlen Murzakhmatov managed to score and equalize the score - 1:1. However, in the second half, the Kyrgyzstan team conceded another goal and could not restore balance on the scoreboard.
According to a report prepared by the United Nations, the global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026. This figure is below the projected growth of 2.8 percent for 2025 and significantly lags behind the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent. As reported by the UN News Service, last year the resilience of the global economy to a sharp increase in tariffs in the U.S. came as a surprise. This resilience was supported by stable consumer spending and easing inflation, which contributed
According to forecasts, no precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −5 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +8.
Recently, in Virunga, the oldest national park in Africa located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the birth of twins from a rare species of mountain gorillas was reported by BBC News. This event is of great significance for zoology, as the mountain gorillas inhabiting this region are among the last remaining representatives of this species, which is endangered.
At night and early in the morning on January 9, Bishkek was enveloped in thick fog. By 11 o'clock, the capital looked like this: Social media users are wondering what this is: smog or fog. "It's been like this for the third day. Yesterday we were in the mountains — the air there was clean. Upon returning to the city, we faced breathing problems again," they share their impressions.
Protests triggered by economic hardships have engulfed Iran for nearly two weeks, and clashes with police are becoming increasingly frequent. According to the Persian service of the BBC, the death of 22 people has been confirmed, while Iranian authorities report six fatalities among security forces.
According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), airstrikes were directed against Lebanese terrorist targets associated with the "Hezbollah" group. The IDF press service reported that the bombings were a response to "ongoing violations" of the ceasefire conditions by this group. Israeli forces also attacked a number of rocket launchers, military facilities, and infrastructure used by "Hezbollah".
As part of the operation "Illegal," employees of the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek conducted checks on the residences of foreign students. This was reported by the press service of the department. According to the agency, law enforcement authorities checked the documents confirming the identity of foreign citizens, as well as the legality of their stay in Kyrgyzstan.
According to information provided by Reuters, the United States seized the tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea, near Trinidad. This is the fifth instance of vessel interception in recent weeks, which is part of Washington's efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, confirmed two U.S. officials. A knowledgeable source from the oil industry reported that the tanker Olina, which, according to Equasis database, falsified documents and flew the flag of East Timor, recently left Venezuela and was
According to a statement by the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, Washington has confirmed its intention to release the Russians. She expressed gratitude to the American leadership for this decision. Zakharova added: "We are starting urgent work on all aspects related to the return of our citizens to their homeland."
The drawing, which may have been created by Leonardo da Vinci, has been found to contain traces of DNA, reports DW. Preliminary results of the study show that samples taken from the sheet may have a genetic connection to the artist's descendants. However, this data requires further analysis and verification.
A severe storm has hit the western coast of Turkey, causing significant disruptions in the lives of several provinces, local media report. Due to the adverse weather conditions, the authorities in Kocaeli have decided to temporarily suspend classes in schools.
According to Reuters, the special prosecutor claims that Yoon, along with the then-Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun, began developing a plan to suspend the work of parliament and usurp legislative powers as early as October 2023. The prosecution accuses Yoon of attempting to discredit his opponents, including the then-leader of the opposition Lee Jae-myung, labeling them as "anti-state forces" and detaining them.
The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team is actively preparing for the decisive stage of the Asian Cup. Currently, the team is undergoing training camps in Bishkek, which will conclude on January 11. The squad consists of 17 players.
The starting lineup of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team for the upcoming match against Vietnam has been announced. The match of the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup (U-23) will take place today, January 9, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
In the city of Osh, work is planned to be completed on improving the irrigation infrastructure on Alymbek Datka Street, as reported by the press service of the city mayor's office. Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev conducted an inspection of the ongoing work, including the removal of old and decayed trees on this street.
An interdepartmental working group has been formed in Kazakhstan to study the project of the Almaty – Issyk-Kul road, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Members of the group include representatives from the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Ecology, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Ministry of Transport.
According to information received by the Call Center Kaktus.media, on January 9, employees of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenhoz" began uprooting the live hedge along the avenue. These actions were observed in the area of the former Shampanvinkombinat and the Bishkek Humanities University, where the shrubs are already gone. Local residents are expressing concern about the possible road expansion and whether new plants will be planted in this area.
In a new UN report, it is stated that economic growth in the post-Soviet space is expected to be at 2.1% in 2026, a decrease from 2.2% in 2025. The report indicates that the slowdown in GDP growth in the region in 2025 was mainly due to declining indicators in the Russian Federation. At the same time, most countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia demonstrated resilience, and this positive trend is expected to continue in 2026 due to limited dependence on the American market, which reduces the
The renowned newspaper The New York Times has published a list of the 52 best places to travel in 2026, which includes the Tian Shan Mountains located in Kyrgyzstan. Illustrative photo In the ranking, the Tian Shan takes an honorable 31st place. This list also features the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail, which crosses the country from east to west, passing through picturesque mountain passes, lakes, and small villages, as well as seasonal camps with yurts.
Meizbubu Myrsalieva, a 74-year-old resident of the Talas region, demonstrated remarkable endurance by running 3 kilometers in a recent marathon. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared about her life and mentioned that she was born in the village of Boo-Terek in the Bakai-Ata district, where her father worked as a school principal. There were seven children in the family, and six girls also became teachers.
- Kyrgyzstan has made it onto the list of the best tourist destinations in the world for 2026, compiled by the American publication The New York Times. This was reported by the press service of the Department of Tourism. Included in this annual ranking, which features 52 destinations, are the magnificent Tian Shan mountains located in Kyrgyzstan.
