Today in Grozny (Chechnya), the mixed martial arts tournament ACA 198 will take place, according to information on the league's official website. As part of the tournament, there will be a fight for the interim lightweight championship title, featuring Herdeson Batista and Daud Shaikhaev.
In the Batken region, on the newly opened highway Sary-Talaa — Zardaly, local residents managed to capture ibex on video. This event has sparked interest and discussion among local ecologists, who note that even with the construction of the road, wild animals continue to inhabit this region, indicating the preservation of the natural environment. According to data collected at the end of 2025, the population of ibex in the Batken region is 144 individuals. Adult ibex typically move alone or in
In Manas, a 15-year-old teenager suspected of stealing a Chevrolet Spark car was detained by law enforcement authorities. This information was confirmed by the Traffic Safety Department related to the Jalal-Abad Regional Internal Affairs Directorate.
The State Tax Service has presented consolidated information on the declarations submitted by state and municipal officials for the year 2024. This material includes the declarations of the speakers of the 7th and 8th convocations of the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as the vice-speakers who provided their reports.
“Separate approval of the project with the Institute of Seismology is not required” Before the start of construction of the residential complex “Altai” in the vicinity of Bishkek, engineering and geological surveys were conducted in accordance with current legislation. This statement was made by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, commenting on a video that appeared online showing flooded excavation sites.
The State Tax Service has published consolidated information about the declarations submitted by state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the provided information, the income of the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev in 2024 amounted to 3 million 71 thousand 349 soms and 63 tyiyns. There is no data on expenses.
Recent events in the Uzgen district have attracted the attention of human rights defenders. The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) shared details of a criminal case in which three employees of the local police department were detained. According to information provided by the Prosecutor's Office of the Osh region, the incident was registered under Articles 130 Part 3 Item 2 ("Causing serious harm to health") and 338 Part 2 Item 4 ("Abuse of
The boxer from Kyrgyzstan, Nurbek Valizhonov (5-0), is preparing for a fight for the title of champion of the Asian Boxing Federation. This event will take place on January 29 in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of a professional boxing evening.
The Venezuelan authorities reported the release of a significant number of prisoners, among whom are both opposition activists and foreigners. At this time, the exact number of those released and their names remain unknown. According to media reports, there are about 800 political prisoners currently in custody in the country. On January 8, Thursday, the Venezuelan government officially announced the release of a "significant number" of prisoners, including well-known opposition
While being taken to the narcological department, as they approached Frunze Street in Sokuluk, I.A. attempted to jump out of the moving vehicle but was stopped by a police officer. During this, he exhibited aggression, using foul language and applying physical force against the police officer, which resulted in injuries to the officer and damage to his uniform. The results of the medical examination confirmed that I.A. was in a state of alcohol intoxication. As a result of the incident, the
As a result of the attack, one of the strikes hit a residential high-rise building in the Dnipro district, and damages were also inflicted on a shopping center in the Desnyansky district. In the Pechersk district, a 24-story non-residential building was damaged. According to Klitschko, damage to critical infrastructure facilities led to disruptions in the electricity and water supply systems of the capital.
On Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, between the Southern Highway and Semetey Street, construction of four underground pedestrian crossings started on January 1. By January 9, the process of backfilling the structures with soil had already begun. The first of the crossings, located closest to the Southern Highway, has already been backfilled, but the soil has not yet reached full density. After the compaction stage is completed, asphalt paving will be carried out.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 10. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected. In the night and morning hours, fog is possible in some areas. In the foothills and mountains, roads may be covered with snow and ice. A southeast wind is expected at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
- As of December 31, there are 20 companies listed in the Register of operators providing money transfer services in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. This data was published by the NBKR. Among these companies, 2 received licenses in 2025, 3 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2020, 2 in 2018, 1 in 2017, and 6 in 2014.
From March 20 to 30, Bishkek will host the Asian Futsal Championship for the Deaf, as reported by representatives of the Raatbek Sanatbaev Sports School. This competition will serve as a qualifying stage for the Winter Deaflympics, scheduled for 2027 in Austria.
As a result of a traffic accident in the Sokuluk district, the driver was killed. According to the information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui region, on January 8 at around 02:00 on the Bishkek - Osh highway, near the village of Romanovka, a "Subaru Legacy" collided at high speed with the rear of a "Kia Optima" and left the scene of the accident.
Last night, an earthquake occurred in Tajikistan, the effects of which were felt in Kyrgyzstan as well. This was reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the institute's information, the tremors reached a magnitude of 6.5 and were recorded at 3:14 AM.
The strikes carried out by Russian forces targeted facilities related to drone production and energy infrastructure, which are of immense importance for the functioning of the Ukrainian defense industry. The operation involved, among other things, the medium-range missile systems "Oreshnik." The Ministry of Defense emphasized that such "terrorist actions" from Kyiv would not go unanswered and noted that all designated targets were achieved. At the same time, on January 9,
At the United Cup tournament, Hubert Hurkacz returned to the court after a long break due to injury and immediately achieved a sensational victory. In his first match in nearly seven months, he showed excellent form, hitting 21 aces and committing no double faults, which allowed him to defeat Zverev in just 1 hour and 23 minutes in Sydney.
On January 7 and 8, the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov presented its new production — the play "Princess Turandot." This was reported by the theater. The plot unfolds in Beijing, where Princess Turandot, the daughter of the emperor, is the object of greedy suitors. However, to win her heart, they must solve three riddles. Those who fail in this dangerous intellectual contest risk losing their heads.
- Leading mining companies, Rio Tinto and Glencore, are in preliminary negotiations that could lead to the formation of the largest mining corporation in the world with a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. According to Reuters, both companies have confirmed that they are discussing the possibility of a deal that may involve a partial or full acquisition of Glencore's stake by Rio Tinto. A stock exchange could be a potential deal option. If the
According to information provided by the press service of the Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs, two individuals without a permanent residence were discovered in the Aravan district. As reported by the source, the staff of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department conducted a preventive event called "Selsayak" ("Vagabond") aimed at preventing offenses and crimes on the streets and in public places.
As reported by Deutsche Welle, the Venezuelan government has begun the process of releasing a number of prisoners, including well-known opposition activists. However, the specific number of those released and their names have not yet been clarified. According to the publication El Nacional, among those who may be released are Venezuelan politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and human rights activist Rocío San Miguel. The possibility of releasing Enrique Márquez, who previously ran for president, as
In the capital and other regions of Kyrgyzstan, the successful program of fairs continues, featuring local farmers and producers. According to the approved schedule, these trade events, which began last year, will take place until June 2026. In Bishkek, weekend fairs are traditionally held every Saturday and Sunday.
According to IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 8, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 260 AQI. This level of pollution is classified as very unhealthy.
On January 5, employees of the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a monitoring raid in the Uzgen district aimed at identifying violations in the field of fishing. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the event, five men were found to have violated amateur fishing rules. As a result, the violators were fined a total of 5,000 soms in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Fishing Rules).
As part of the "Our People Abroad" series, we will tell you about Aydai Ulukbekova from Naryn, who currently lives in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Aydai is originally from the village of Kosh-Döbö, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region.
The Ministry of Health reported on the current condition of those injured in the fire at the nursing home in Bishkek. As is known, on January 6, a fire broke out in the institution on Abay Street, starting in the palliative care unit. As a result of the tragedy, two people died - patients who were in critical condition. In addition, 11 people were taken to hospitals for further observation and treatment.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on January 9, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 187 AQI. This level of air quality is considered unhealthy.
Victoria Krinwald, a German by origin, has been living in Kyrgyzstan for 17 years and teaches the Kyrgyz language using a unique methodology. She is currently a student at the Faculty of Kyrgyz Philology and continues to develop her program. In an interview with 24.kg, Victoria shared her methods that will help learn the language faster.
At the Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, on January 30 and 31, audiences will be able to see the premiere of the farce-comedy "Momulya," based on the play by Sergey Belov. According to the theater's information, the production was directed by Vyacheslav Vitti, and the creative team also included artist Angelina Gayer, movement director Maxim Lisovsky, and lighting designer Vladimir Karchin.
Every two minutes, a woman in the world dies from cervical cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). January is a month dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer. “To achieve success, it is necessary for 90% of girls to be vaccinated, 70% of women to undergo screening, and the majority of patients to receive the necessary treatment,” noted the organization's experts.
At the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets in Bishkek, a new traffic light equipped with laser backlighting for the pedestrian crossing has been installed. This information was provided by the city administration. According to the information, the traffic light was designed and manufactured by the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure".
// Gazeta.uz The fog in the capital persisted throughout Thursday; however, by the second half of the day, visibility at the airport began to gradually decrease, reaching less than 2000 meters. By 19:30, it fell below 1000 meters (METAR data). At 20:30, visibility was 450 meters, and by 21:00, it was only 200 meters, decreasing to 50 meters by 23:30. From 4:30 to 7:30, Tashkent airport managed to accept about 15 flights, but by 8:00, visibility worsened again to 50 meters, and at the time of
Specialists from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted inspections and operational actions in the Nooken District regarding illegal waste accumulation. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, unauthorized landfills were discovered on January 6 in the village of Chek and near the "Panorama" café in the village of Kyzyl-Kiya. Responsible individuals were warned about the violations.
According to the EDB, by 2025, the agro-industrial sector in the Eurasian region will grow as a priority for investors from China. With the rising standard of living in China and Central Asia, there is an increasing demand for quality food products, making agriculture particularly attractive for investment. Beijing's investments in the agricultural sector of neighboring countries are part of a broader strategy aimed at ensuring food security and diversifying food sources, especially
As a result of the joint efforts of inspectors from the Osh Regional Administration and the Biodiversity Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, along with representatives from the "Bars-2" NABU group, raids were conducted on January 6 in the Kara-Suu, Alay, and Uzgen districts. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, fines were imposed on three men for violating fishing regulations, with a total fine amounting to 3,000 soms in accordance
Speaking at the annual meeting with French ambassadors, Macron also emphasized that he rejects "new colonialism," "new imperialism," and "the strategy of defeatism" in response to global threats. He believes it is necessary to "reinvest in the UN." These comments were a response to a series of provocative statements from the Trump administration that raised concerns among many of the USA's allies. They were particularly alarmed by Trump's
In an interview with Fox News, Trump noted that the U.S. is already applying "significant sanctions against Russia." He added that the state of the Russian economy leaves much to be desired, however, it is significantly larger and more powerful than the Ukrainian economy. Senator Lindsey Graham previously reported that a vote on the bill is expected next week. He noted that the proposed document will give the U.S. president the ability to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on
As of January 7, 2026, according to IQAir, the air pollution level in Bishkek reached 161 AQI. This index is considered unhealthy.
Recently, Maksat Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, conducted an unscheduled inspection of the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant." These points are located in close proximity to the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, as reported by the ministry's press service. Photo by the Ministry of Agriculture press service
President of the United States Donald Trump has announced an ambitious plan, under which Washington expects to receive billions, and possibly trillions of dollars from the sale of Venezuelan oil. This was reported by Fox News.
At the "Svodny Post," located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, a batch of potatoes weighing 44.2 tons, imported from the Russian Federation, was discovered. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported violations of phytosanitary requirements.
As reported by Deutsche Welle, a nearly complete nationwide internet blackout has been implemented amid protests in Iran. The British organization NetBlocks reported that internet traffic in the country fell by about 90% on January 8. According to preliminary data, internet access remains only for representatives of the authorities and security forces, notes dpa.
An incident involving a car theft occurred in Bishkek, in which a minor was involved. According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, on January 5, a report was received on the number "102" about the theft of a BYD car in the Sverdlovsk district.
In Bishkek, during an operational raid, the officers of the Public Security Management Service discovered a driver who was behind the wheel while intoxicated. The patrol stopped the vehicle and, upon checking the documents, suspected the driver of being under the influence of alcohol. Moreover, he did not have a driver's license.
According to information provided by IQAir, on January 8, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 137 AQI. This level of pollution is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
