The new building is expected to be ready soon According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, the construction of an administrative building for the Panfilov District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture is nearing completion in Kainy.
Sezim Jumanzarova, the younger sister of Meerim Jumanzarova, shared her thoughts on her unsuccessful performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games. This competition took place in Saudi Arabia in November 2025.
The police are conducting checks as part of the "Illegal" operation According to reports from the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, activities are underway in the city to ensure compliance with migration legislation as part of the "Illegal" operation. Employees of the Migration Service are conducting explanatory talks and checks among foreign citizens.
In the Panfilov district, a girl was born on January 1, 2026, as reported by the district Center for General Medical Practice. According to their data, a girl was born at 00:10 on the night of January 1, 2026.
The situation with Bangladesh's debt obligations, which are increasing due to Chinese loans, has become a topic of discussion among the country's top financial officials. The acknowledgment of falling into a debt trap was voiced by the chairman of the National Board of Revenue of Bangladesh, M. Abdur Rahman Khan. However, no real steps have been taken yet to change this course. Details can be found in the article by Asian News Post. Acknowledgment of the ProblemBangladesh is no longer
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 8. According to the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service, clear weather without precipitation is expected in the country. Snow drifts and icy conditions are possible on foothill and mountain routes. Fog will be observed in some areas at night. The wind will be from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
Recently, in Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Police Department stopped a Hyundai vehicle, the driver of which exhibited clear signs of alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. According to the agency, when the driver was asked to present his documents, he began to behave inadequately: he threw a tantrum, struck himself, and even lay down on the road. At one point, he claimed that he had sustained bodily injuries from the actions of the police
In light of the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to the Islamic Republic of Iran unless their purpose is urgent or necessary.
As a result of the fire that occurred the day before at the capital's nursing home, there is a need for donor blood for the victims. This was reported by the Republican Center for Health Promotion, citing data from the Republican Blood Center. According to the center, during the holiday period, the situation with blood shortages becomes particularly tense: due to weekends and vacations, donors come less frequently, while the demand for blood, on the contrary, increases.
According to information from law enforcement agencies, a man suspected of committing several fraudulent acts has been detained in the Chuy region. On December 15, 2025, a resident of the village of Kara-Zhyjach, born in 1966, A. A., approached the internal affairs department of the Alamudun district. He reported that in November 2024, E. U., having gained his trust under the pretext of jointly conducting business, deceitfully took possession of 600,000 soms and disappeared.
A criminal case regarding the fire at the nursing home, which occurred on January 6 on Abay Street, has been initiated by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pervomaisky District. According to preliminary information, two people died as a result of the incident, and 15 were evacuated. The investigation is being conducted under the article of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning "Violation of fire safety rules." As part of the investigation, a fire-technical
By the beginning of 2025, the National Bank of Poland became the leader in gold purchases, increasing its reserves by 95 tons. The National Bank of Kazakhstan follows, adding 49 tons to its reserves. This data is presented by the World Gold Council. According to experts, in November 2024, central banks around the world continued to actively increase their gold reserves, acquiring 45 tons of the precious metal. Although the volume of purchases slightly decreased compared to October, it still
According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, foreign citizens must always carry original identity documents, as announced on January 7. As part of the operation "Illegal," conducted by operatives of the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration, the police are holding meetings with foreigners to explain the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA counterintelligence officer and convicted spy, has died in prison in the United States. According to CBS News, citing a statement from an FBI representative, his death occurred on January 5, 2026. At the time of his passing, Ames was 84 years old.
The President emphasized that Christmas has served as a source of moral renewal for centuries, inspiring people to strive for peace, harmony, and mutual respect. He also noted the importance of the Orthodox community in Kyrgyzstan in preserving interfaith harmony, spiritual wealth, and cultural diversity in society. “I sincerely appreciate your dedication to the ideals of mutual understanding, unity, and creation for the common future of our country,” he added.
On January 7, 2026, at around 11:00 AM, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a signal that a man with a gunshot wound had been found in an apartment. The caller, identifying herself as a house worker, reported that the owner of the apartment, born in 1967, named Z. K., was the victim, and a pistol was found under his body. This incident was recorded in the Information Log of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek, after which
The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan youth football team, Edmar Lacerda, expressed his appreciation to goalkeeper Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov for his impressive performance, including a successful penalty save in the match against the Saudi Arabian team. The game, which took place on January 6 in Jeddah, was the first round of the group stage of the youth Asian Cup and ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the hosts.
The Kyrgyzstan national team will play its next match on January 9 against the team of Vietnam The final stage of the Asian Cup for teams under 23 years old has begun in Saudi Arabia, and in their first match, the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team. The game took place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.
A tragic event occurred in Bishkek: a man took his own life, reported the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. On January 7, around 11 a.m., the police received a call that a body with a gunshot wound had been found in one of the houses in the capital. The caller, who identified herself as a housekeeper, reported that upon arriving for work, she discovered her employer, Z.K., born in 1967, in the kitchen, with a pistol lying next to him.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, 63 new agricultural enterprises were opened in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. These enterprises focus on the processing of agricultural products and the development of infrastructure in the fields of trade and logistics. Among them are trade and logistics centers, as well as factories for processing grains, fruits, vegetables, berries, as well as production facilities for dairy, meat, and fish
Applications have been submitted to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for the establishment of a new commercial bank called "Post Bank," which will utilize the network of OJSC "Kyrgyzpost" to provide its services to the population. "Post Bank" plans to offer a wide range of basic banking services, applying an agency model in accordance with the current legislation and regulatory acts of the NB KR.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the adoption of a resolution that amends the regulation of the activities of the Open Joint Stock Company "Financial Company of Credit Unions" and credit unions. This decision will allow the FCCU to expand its powers, including the ability to provide loans not only to credit unions but also to individuals and legal entities.
In the Chui region, in the two rural municipalities of Abdykerim Sydykov and Dostuk, a working meeting was held, organized by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev. Local deputies, activists, and representatives of self-government bodies attended the meeting. During the discussion, issues concerning the acceleration of the preparation of necessary documentation for the development of project and estimate documents (PED)
As reported by Politico, sources in the U.S. administration stated that Washington expects actions from Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, that her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, did not take. In particular, Rodriguez is required to increase efforts to combat drug trafficking, eliminate "hostile agents" from Iran and Cuba, and cease oil supplies to U.S. rival countries. Additionally, sources told the publication that Washington insists on holding elections in Venezuela
Over the next week, no precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan, and the wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s, reports AKIpress, citing meteorologists from Kyrgyzhydromet. Warming is expected in the coming days.
A young girl is being searched for in Bishkek, who went missing under mysterious circumstances. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a report about the disappearance was filed on January 6, 2026, by A.K., the sister of the missing person — Aimeerim Kalybekovna, born in 2001. It became known that on January 6 at around 17:50, Aimeerim left for a meeting with her acquaintance, Bakyt Asakeev, with whom she had a romantic relationship, and
At a press conference held on January 7 at AKIpress-Osh, resident of the city of Osh Mukhabbat Kadyrova spoke about the sexual harassment her seven-year-old daughter had experienced. Kadyrova called for punishment for the driver who transports students from one of the private schools. According to her, her daughter became afraid to go to school, and during the holidays, she shared terrible events with her mother.
On January 16, an exhibition dedicated to the works of contemporary artist Ilgiz Edilson, titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions," will open in Bishkek. The event is organized by the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This exhibition explores the emotional experience of humans through the use of color, form, and spatial composition. The foundation of the exhibition consists of four color environments, each reflecting different emotional states—from joy and trust to
In Manas, a group of young people, rocking an SUV and leaning out of the hatch, attracted the attention of traffic police officers, as reported in a press release from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. The incident occurred on January 6 on T. Baizakov Street, the agency clarified.
A verification has been initiated in Bishkek regarding the case of a man who was found with a gunshot wound. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, the incident occurred on January 7, 2026, around 11:00 AM. A call was received on the "102" service from a domestic worker who reported that the dead owner, born in 1967, named Z.K., was found in the house. A pistol was located under the body. The fact of the incident was recorded in the Journal of Reports of the Sverdlovsk
As part of the exhibition "Anatomy of Human Emotions," which will take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the exploration of human emotional experience presented by the artist Ilgiz Edilson. The organizers of the event shared this information with 24.kg. According to them, Edilson's works explore how color, form, and spatial composition can reflect human emotional states.
On the night of January 5 to 6, a robbery occurred at the Orthodox church in the village of Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) in the Issyk-Kul region. Unknown criminals stole all the gold and silver jewelry, money from the cash registers and donation boxes, as well as gifts for children. This was reported by social media users who visited the church. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, a report about the incident was received on January 6. During the
British actor Callum Turner shared the news of his casting as James Bond in the new 007 film. He informed his friends, and the information was published in the Daily Mail. Photo Daily Mail. Callum Turner on his role as James Bond
On the night of January 4, around 02:00, UPSM officers stopped a Hyundai vehicle at the intersection of South Highway and Bakayev Street. The driver was a man who was clearly under the influence of alcohol. The information about the incident was disseminated by the UPSM press service. According to the agency's data, when the inspectors requested the driver's documents, he began to behave inadequately: he threw a tantrum, hit himself, lay down on the road, and claimed that he had
Residents of the village of Teploklyuchenka, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, contacted the editorial office of VB.KG with a troubling report. On the eve of Christmas, a robbery occurred at the local church: the perpetrators set fire to the Christmas tree and stole church utensils, as well as goods from the church shop. To support their claims, the residents provided video recordings from the scene, showing attempts by local residents to mitigate the aftermath of the
Professor Stuart Harrad, an expert in water ecology, emphasizes that the data obtained confirm serious contamination of water resources with perfluorinated compounds. He also notes that PFAS can be effectively removed from water using simple methods such as boiling or filtration, highlighting the importance of accessible technologies to reduce the negative impact of these substances on human health. It should be noted that PFAS molecules have a high ability to accumulate in the human body,
The head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Araghchi, shared with the British publication The Guardian that "Iran's friends and the United States are showing unprecedented willingness to facilitate dialogue and ensure the implementation of the agreements reached."
Shevchenko noted that in training, she can outpace many men both technically and physically, but this is unacceptable in competitions. "It goes against nature. People look at this and reject it. We shouldn't succumb to modern trends and pressures. Gender equality is a terrible word, and I absolutely dislike it. Even the pronunciation of it evokes negative emotions in me. Girls should compete with girls, and boys with boys," she concluded.
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan has published the results of its work in the field of copyright and related rights for the year 2025. According to the information provided by the agency, the total amount of copyright remuneration exceeded 27 million soms. This fact indicates an improvement in law enforcement practices and a growing awareness of the cultural aspects of using intellectual property.
In the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, actions related to an extremist-terrorist organized group were identified, resulting in several individuals facing criminal charges. This was reported by Islambek Jooshbaev, senior prosecutor of the Osh city prosecutor's office. The investigation established that between 2021 and 2022, several citizens of Kyrgyzstan, including residents of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions — N.D.T., M.N.U., K.H.S., H.D.G., as well as citizens of Uzbekistan — M.F.J., S.K.K.,
In Bishkek, a criminal investigation has been initiated in connection with the fire at a nursing home, according to the Interior Ministry of the First May District. As part of the investigation, a fire-technical examination has been appointed. A criminal case has been opened under the article concerning "Violation of fire safety rules" of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.
In the Jayil District of the Chui Region, 16 newborns have been registered since the beginning of January this year. This information was presented by Kulai Kalpetakhunova, the deputy director of the local hospital.
- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new regulation on the minimum amount of charter and own (regulatory) capital for commercial banks. This document was adopted on December 29, 2025, and will come into effect on January 1, 2026.
73-year-old Bukarbai Tyumenbaev, a native of the village of Kara-Talaa in the Ton district, founded the musical ensemble "Uchkyn." In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that he is currently retired and holds the position of chairman of the elders' court. In his village, he also created a men's veterans' volleyball team, as well as teams for girls and women, actively conducting training sessions and participating in tournaments. Bukarbai holds a diploma
An criminal case has been initiated for "Hooliganism" According to reports from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a video was circulated on social media showing an unknown man using physical and psychological violence against several people.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, a batch of dried apricots weighing 23 tons was sent to China for the first time in 2025. It is noted that this event marks a significant step in expanding Kyrgyzstan's export capabilities. Agricultural products and processed goods from the country are confidently entering international markets, and the geography of export supplies continues to grow.
On the night of January 6 to 7, when Christians celebrate the Nativity of Christ, Bishop Savvaty of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan conducted a solemn Divine Liturgy at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral. This was reported by representatives of the Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan Diocese. During the liturgy, after the communion verse, Priest Georgy Dvorov presented the Christmas message from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia. Before his sermon, Bishop Savvaty also announced the Christmas
