The President emphasized the role of the Orthodox community in maintaining interreligious harmony in the country Today, President Sadyr Japarov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Christmas, posting the text of his greeting on the official website.
Erbolot Ishenbek uulu began his horseback riding lessons at the age of 3-4 and today is achieving significant success in the game of ulak. He was born in 2005 in the village of Kuiruchuk, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. He currently resides in his native village and works as a driver at the Kara-Keche coal mine. After finishing high school, he received his education at vocational college No. 5 in Bishkek.
During the inspection, he familiarized himself with the state of work at various construction sites. One of the key projects is the construction of the administrative building of the Panfilov District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, located at: Kainy, Mira Street, 2/3.
According to information published in The Guardian, approximately £1.4 billion worth of Venezuelan gold remains inaccessible and is stored in the vaults of the Bank of England. In London, on Threadneedle Street, there are about 31 tons of gold, which constitutes approximately 15% of Venezuela's foreign currency reserves.
In the village of Ak-Suu, previously known as Teploklyuchenka, in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, the police have launched an investigation into thefts at a church and a mosque. A report of an attempted theft at the church building was received by the Ak-Suu District Internal Affairs Department on January 6, 2026. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported that unknown individuals attempted to steal property from the church.
As of January 1, 2026, a ban on bear bile farms has come into effect in South Korea. This decision has put an end to a cruel practice that existed for 45 years. In 1981, the South Korean government permitted the import and breeding of bears to support the agricultural sector. However, in 1985, under pressure from the international community, Seoul restricted the import of these wild animals. The ban on their breeding was only introduced in 2023.
In 2025, the State Agency for the Protection of Personal Data recorded the receipt of 27,107 applications for registration in the Register of Holders of Personal Data Arrays. Of the total number of applications:
The Republican Blood Center has noted a significant shortage of donor blood for individuals affected by the recent fire at the nursing home. Center specialists emphasize that during holiday periods, the deficit of donor blood usually worsens, as citizens are less likely to donate due to weekends and vacations. At the same time, the demand for blood remains high or even increases.
A. K. contacted the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek on January 6, 2026, requesting assistance in searching for her sister Aimeerim Kalybekovna, born in 2001. According to the applicant, the girl went out to meet a young man with whom she had a romantic relationship, and since then her whereabouts have been unknown. This case was registered in the Information Record Journal of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.
In connection with the preparation for the World Nomad Games and events within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Days of Kyrgyz Culture in several countries have been postponed to 2027. This was reported by the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, in an interview with AKIpress. The minister noted that many of his colleagues understand this change, and the Days of Kyrgyz Culture, for example, in Belarus and other countries, are planned for 2027.
According to Orda.kz, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a check among 370 thousand people on dispensary registration. According to the conducted check, 273,819 people have never had a driver's license, 41,677 have already lost theirs, while over 54 thousand still hold valid licenses.
According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District, Aymeerim Akishova Kalyisbekovna, born in 2001, is wanted. A report was received by the police on January 6 from a resident of Bishkek, who reported her sister missing. According to her, Aymeerim left to meet her boyfriend Bakyt Asakeev and has not been in contact since.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported on mass protests taking place in several cities in Iran. As of January 6, 2026, according to official Iranian sources, there are no Kyrgyz citizens among the injured. In light of the current events, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic strongly recommends that Kyrgyz citizens temporarily refrain from traveling to Iran unless such trips are urgent.
As a result of adverse weather conditions across Europe, hundreds of flights have been canceled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam. In France, three people died in two incidents related to icy conditions in the Landes department in the southwest. In Paris, there are reports of two victims in separate traffic accidents: one involved a collision between a car and a truck, while in another case, a taxi crashed into a curb and fell into the Marne River due
According to information from the organizers, food fairs will be held in the Kyrgyz Republic, including Bishkek, on the specified days until June 2026. These events bring together local producers, farmers, and artisans. Currently, there is no shortage of essential food products in the republic, and the supplies are considered sufficient. The goal of the fairs is to ensure stability in the domestic market and provide quality food products at affordable prices for the population.
The city administration of Osh has announced a temporary closure of part of Alymbek Datka Street. According to information provided by the city administration, today, January 7, traffic will not be able to pass through the section of this street between M. Amatov Street and R. Abdykadyrov Street. The restrictions will be in effect from 08:00 to 20:00. The reason for the temporary halt in traffic is work aimed at the development and repair of the irrigation system. The city authorities urge
In 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic achieved significant success in the export of agricultural and processed products, greatly increasing its export capabilities. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Kyrgyz goods are confidently entering international markets, and the geography of their supplies continues to grow. Exports to the People's Republic of China have become particularly active. Currently, eight protocols have been signed regarding the
The production volume increased by 15.31 billion soms compared to the same period in 2024. According to data for January–November 2025, the total production volume in the processing industry reached 94 billion 230 million soms. This is an increase of 15 billion 31 million soms or 19% compared to the same period in 2024.
- The documents for the establishment of the commercial bank "Post Bank" have been submitted to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, reports the regulator. JSC "Kyrgyz Post" acts as an agency network providing the population with banking services. "Post Bank" intends to offer basic banking services using an agency model in accordance with the current norms and regulations of the National Bank. The NBKR will analyze the submitted documents in the established
In their first match at the U-23 Asian Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the tournament hosts. In the 34th minute of the match, player Arsen Sharshenbekov was sent off, putting the team in a difficult position, and the Kyrgyz players spent a significant part of the match with a numerical disadvantage. Following the game was Kamchybek Tashiev, who is the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union and the head of the State National Security Committee. He recently
In their new report, experts from QCP Capital point out that the rise in prices for Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have emerged from a long sideways trend, coincided with recent events in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.
The youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) finished the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, taking place in Saudi Arabia, in third place in Group A. As part of the tournament's opening on January 6, the Kyrgyz team faced the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team. The match ended with a score of 0:1 in favor of the opponents, with the Kyrgyz team conceding the decisive goal in the 88th minute. An important moment of the match was that from the 34th
The judicial panel in the Jalal-Abad region reviewed the decision in the case of the murder of a teenager in the Nooken district, sentencing the accused to 12 years of imprisonment. The case materials were obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The court proceedings established that on the night of August 25 to 26, 2023, a resident of the Nooken district, B.K.S., born in 1981, was near a post office in one of the villages of Shaidan when he opened fire with a MOSSBERG-930 shotgun in
In 2026, Google and Microsoft are launching unique projects in Finland, where the waste heat from servers running artificial intelligence is used to heat residential buildings.
In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, in one of the remote villages, a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law are actively engaged in business, offering their products to local residents. Akzholtoy Satybaeva, a resident of the upper gorge of the Ton district, shared with a Turmush correspondent about her entrepreneurial activities in this remote corner.
On January 6, 2026, A.K. contacted the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek, requesting assistance in finding her sister, Akišova Aimeerim Kalyisbekovna, born in 2001. The girl went out to meet with an acquaintance with whom she had a romantic relationship, but after that, she stopped communicating. This fact was recorded in the incident log of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.
The deputies of the Osh City Council, at a session held on December 23, made amendments to the regulation on the title of "Honorary Citizen of the City of Osh," which was approved on February 15, 2007 (resolution No. 203). The basis for these changes was the discussion and proposal from the Osh City Mayor's Office, as well as the decision of the permanent deputy commission on architecture, construction, and ecology dated December 11, 2025 (number 58). According to the updated
In the upper part of the Ala-Archa gorge, located in the Alamidin district of the Chui region, an incident occurred involving a 45-year-old man. While resting, he sustained a leg injury and was unable to descend on his own, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. To provide assistance, three rescuers from the "Edelweiss" team, operating in Bishkek, were dispatched to the scene. They successfully evacuated the victim, identified as M.N., and transported him to City Hospital
Last weekend, Trump emphasized that the United States "needs" Greenland to ensure its security. This prompted a reaction from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who warned that any potential attack by the U.S. could mean the end of NATO. On Tuesday, White House representatives told BBC that "the president and his team are considering a variety of ways to achieve this important foreign policy goal," adding that the use of armed forces is one of the possible options.
In the first five days of the new year 2026, the Panfilov district of the Chui region registered 275 visits to doctors, as reported by the district Center for General Medical Practice, according to a correspondent from Turmush. In this district, which has a population of about 50,000 people, there are 4 rural districts and the city of Kainy.
On the orbital station "Tiangong," taikonauts conducted scientific experiments with lithium-ion batteries aimed at improving the performance of energy systems in space. This was reported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The research was carried out by the crew of the "Shenzhou-21" spacecraft in collaboration with scientists from China on Earth.
According to information provided by the Osh city administration, the bird market, which is currently operating at the old central market, will be relocated to another site. The new market for selling birds will be located near the current location — on the site where the livestock market was previously situated. Authorities assured that the new venue will provide all necessary conditions for both sellers and buyers, and that all sanitary standards will be met.
As part of the event "Illegal," employees of the SPENM of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek are conducting checks aimed at ensuring compliance with migration regulations by foreigners on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. Representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate emphasized that foreign citizens must carry original documents that verify their identity and legality of stay in the country. This includes a passport or another identity document, a valid
The lunar race of 2026 is taking on new forms as the United States faces technical challenges and funding constraints, while China confidently moves towards its goal of landing taikonauts on the Moon by 2030. This is the first time in decades that U.S. leadership in space is under threat.
In Bishkek, checks are being conducted on families registered due to cases of domestic violence. This information was announced by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. Photo from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek's Lenin District. Head of GOM-1 Altynbek Chynberdiev during a meeting with a victim of domestic violence
On January 7, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, addressed his fellow citizens with congratulations on the occasion of Christmas. Here is the text of his address:
According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, in November 2025, there was the first decline in the volume of bank lending in almost five years when viewed on a year-on-year basis. During the month, financial institutions issued loans totaling 34.3 billion soms, which is 7.3% less compared to November 2024. Prior to this month in 2025, the volume of lending had shown growth, ranging from 13.5% to 79.4% compared to the same periods of the previous year.
In recent days, unauthorized protest actions have been observed in several cities in Iran, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As of January 6, 2026, according to official information from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, no Kyrgyz citizens have been reported among the protesters who suffered as a result of the unrest.
In the Osh region, a group of young people suspected of robberies has been detained. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, officers from the Ak-Buura Internal Affairs Department arrested the criminals who threatened citizens and took money and valuables from them.
Said Datsiev, captain of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, shared his thoughts on the outcome of the match against Saudi Arabia. The match, part of the first round of the Asian Cup, took place on January 6 and ended with a victory for the hosts, 1-0.
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, shared his thoughts on the situation with Arsen Sharshenbekov, who was sent off during the match against the Saudi Arabia national team. The game, which took place on January 6, was the first round of the U-23 Asian Cup and ended with a victory for Saudi Arabia with a score of 1:0.
Kanybek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, visited the Clinical Emergency Hospital in Bishkek to learn about the condition of those injured in the fire at the nursing home. Fourteen people were admitted to the hospital: 13 with carbon monoxide poisoning and one with first-degree burns. Four patients are in moderate condition, two are in serious condition, and eight are in satisfactory condition. The condition of the seriously ill patients is related to underlying health issues
Today in Osh, a temporary traffic blockage was introduced on Alymbek Datka Street. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, a volleyball tournament for school students took place, where the winners were determined. The organizers of the tournament reported that the event was held with the aim of promoting sports activity among youth, strengthening unity among students, and advocating for a healthy lifestyle. The volleyball tournament was organized by the children's and youth sports school "Taylak Baatyr" in collaboration with the district education
- On December 19, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan made a decision to implement a new Regulation concerning minimum internal control standards for exchange offices. This document is intended to strengthen measures against money laundering and the financing of criminal activities. The changes also affect a number of other regulatory acts of the National Bank.
The employees of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety in Kyrgyzstan have started using tablets in their official activities. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
President Trump noted that the oil will be sold at market prices, and the funds received will be under his control as the head of state. "This money will be used for the benefit of both the Venezuelan people and the citizens of the USA!" he added in his message on the social network Truth Social. According to the president, the oil supplies will be delivered by sea vessels and unloaded directly on US territory.
In Osh, on Shamsiyeva Street, a new bridge has been opened following its capital repairs. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.
