An incident occurred in the Ala-Archa Natural Park, resulting in a man injuring his leg. He was resting by the waterfall when he stumbled and was unable to continue moving. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are preparing to launch a multimodal transport corridor that will connect China with Europe, bypassing the territory of Kazakhstan. This was reported by the Executive Committee of the CIS.
According to meteorologists' forecasts, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek in the second half of the week. January 8 will see variable cloudiness. At night, the temperature will drop to -3 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +8 degrees.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved significant success in the field of exports. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, domestic products, including agricultural and processed goods, are confidently entering the international arena, and the geography of supplies continues to expand. Export ties with the People's Republic of China are developing particularly actively. Currently, agreements have been reached on 8 protocols for the export of goods such as wool, cashmere, beans, poultry meat and
The team of VB.KG sincerely congratulates the Orthodox citizens of Kyrgyzstan on the Nativity of Christ and wishes you prosperity and a peaceful spirit!
In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District are engaged in preventive measures aimed at preventing cases of domestic violence. The head of GOM-1 of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, Altynbek Chynberdiev, conducts checks on families registered due to incidents of domestic violence.
As part of the Youth Asian Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan national team (U-23) suffered a defeat in their debut match. The opponents of the Kyrgyz team were young footballers from Saudi Arabia in the first round of the group stage.
- The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has announced the approval of 8 protocols concerning the export of agricultural products to the People's Republic of China. These protocols include the supply of wool, cashmere, beans, poultry meat, and by-products, as well as three protocols related to the export of thermally processed meat and leather raw materials.
Starting January 1, 2026, a Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will be implemented, fundamentally changing the approach to the taxation of digital assets in 48 countries. At the same time, significant changes in the legal regulation of cryptocurrencies are also occurring in several Central Asian countries.
On January 7, 1956, a temperature record was set in Bishkek when the thermometer dropped to −30 degrees. This data is provided by the "Weather and Climate" website. On that day, the coldest value in the history of observations was recorded in the capital.
In the match of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national team against Saudi Arabia, goalkeeper Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov showcased an outstanding performance by saving a penalty. This event took place on January 6 in Jeddah during the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, where the match ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the host team.
In 2025, the YouTube Shorts format became one of the most effective means for promoting and monetizing videos, attracting the attention of millions of viewers worldwide, including Kyrgyzstan. However, users are also interested in longer videos of various genres. Kaktus.media presents a list of the 15 videos that garnered the highest number of views on our YouTube channel.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud was detained on January 7. The incident occurred on December 15, 2025, when a resident of the village of Kara-Zhyhach reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District. According to him, in November 2024, he trusted an acquaintance who promised a joint business venture, after which he handed over 600,000 soms.
The placement of bonds not only allows the bank to diversify its funding sources but also contributes to the expansion of its activities, opening new horizons for forming credit portfolios, including "green" loans and other products aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. The agents for the bond placement were J.P. Morgan and Seaport Global. Temuulen Batmunkh, the bank's CEO, noted that the successful entry into the international bond market is a significant achievement for
In total, it is planned to cover 85.8 kilometers of roads and road infrastructure, including the construction of pedestrian bridges in two locations and the installation of street lighting along 31 kilometers in two sections. As part of the program for the maintenance and improvement of the road network, the following tasks will be carried out: Maintenance and repair of main and auxiliary roads, including the installation of road signs and traffic regulation devices; Application of road
The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, Edmar Lacerda, shared his opinion on the refereeing in the match against Saudi Arabia. This match, which took place on January 6 in Jeddah as part of the first round of the group stage of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, ended with a narrow victory for the hosts, 1-0.
At the event organized in collaboration with the Administration of the somon, the Citizens' Representative Khural, and the regional federation of camel breeders, more than 20 participants from various aimags gathered, including Dornogovi, Umnugovi, Dundgovi, Bayankhongor, Govi-Altai, and Uvurkhangai. In the male camel racing category, the camel of Usukhbayar from the somon Bayandalai in the aimag of Umnugovi finished first. The second and third places were taken by camels belonging to
By no later than February 1, 2026, a pilot project will be launched for the use of navigation seals for the transportation of timber from Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Anti-government protests continue in Iran, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to this country. According to information from the ministry's press service, as of January 6, based on data from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no Kyrgyz citizens have been reported among those affected during the protests.
The new educational complex will be located in the Student City, which is part of the educational, scientific-research, and industrial cluster zone outlined in the master plan for the development of Khunyu. The detailed master plan design has been completed, as well as the first stage of construction and engineering infrastructure, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.
At the "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky, along with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, signed an agreement to send a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine. Additionally, the meeting participants, including US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, approved the "Paris Declaration," which contains security guarantees for Ukraine.
As a result of the incident, 11 people were hospitalized
At the "Winter Exhibition - 2026" of the Mongolian Theater Museum, 108 works can be seen, among which Buddhist religious art, contemporary painting, and zumber wood products stand out. This was reported by the Mongolian Theater Museum. The main goal of the exhibition is to draw attention to contemporary crafts and cultural heritage by showcasing creations made by both teachers and participants of the retreat. This exhibition is organized for the first time in collaboration with the
During his visit, Ambassador Enkhsoh held a meeting with the Honorary Consul of Mongolia, Archie Miller, where they discussed issues related to Mongolia's image and strengthening cooperation in the fields of education and culture. Additionally, the ambassador met with representatives of the Mongolian diaspora living and working in Scotland, providing them with information about the embassy's activities. During this meeting, consular services were provided to citizens, and their
Since the beginning of 2025, there has been a significant increase in gold prices, amounting to 59 percent. In December 2024, the price per ounce was $2638.88, and by December 2025, it had risen to $4310.45. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in January 2025, the price of gold reached $2711.28 per ounce. From that point on, the price of this precious metal continued to rise, setting new historical records more than 50 times.
Since the introduction of the new cameras, around 4000 violations were recorded in the first four days of the new year. Authorities noted that some drivers mistakenly perceive notifications about fines as being in "verification" status. If a physical or legal entity disagrees with the penalty issued by the authorized body, they have the option to appeal the decision in the district court of first instance within five working days from the date of receiving the fine.
The Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team suffered a defeat against the Saudi Arabian team in the AFC U-23 Cup. This was reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. The match ended with a score of 1:0, with the only goal scored in the 88th minute of the game.
The youth football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) had a disappointing start to their performance at the Asian Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia. In the first match of the group stage, held on January 6 in Jeddah, the Kyrgyz team faced the Saudi Arabian team.
With love and respect, the team of the information agency 24.kg congratulates all Kyrgyzstanis on the wonderful holiday of Christmas! Today, January 7, we come together to celebrate important values such as kindness, compassion, and care for others. In our multinational country, this day symbolizes the unity of our people and respect for each other's traditions.
Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health, visited the Clinical Emergency Hospital to assess the condition of patients who were hospitalized after the incident at the Nursing Home. According to information from 24.kg, 14 people were admitted to the hospital: 13 of them are suffering from "carbon monoxide poisoning," and one has first-degree burns.
A fire occurred in the palliative care ward of the Nursing Home in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city administration. The area of the fire was approximately 30 square meters. Firefighters arrived at the scene of the incident within nine minutes. Given the particular importance of the facility, four units of equipment were mobilized to extinguish the fire, and ambulance teams and medical personnel were also dispatched, the city administration noted.
The youth team of Kyrgyzstan in football has begun its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23), which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. In the first match of the group stage, the Kyrgyz footballers faced the team of Saudi Arabia at the stadium in Jeddah.
In the Kadamjay district, in the rural area of Kyrgyz-Kyshtak, there is a holy place known as "Kalpa Ata." This shrine is located in the mountainous region of the village of Kalpa Ata, approximately 15 kilometers from the highway Osh—Batken—Razakov. It is also referred to as "Köz Mazar."
The police responded to the incident of humiliating children in the village of Alamedin. The video captured various acts of bullying against minors. This information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. It became known that several videos appeared on social media, showing an unknown individual using physical and psychological violence against children. In this regard, the Sverdlovsk District Department of
In Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a fire in the room of a separate palliative care unit located in a nursing home. The building itself was not damaged, as reported by Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva. According to her, there are 220 people in the facility receiving services, and they are completely safe, so the question of their evacuation does not arise.
In the Jalal-Abad region, a serviceman has been detained on suspicion of driving another soldier to suicide, according to local news reports citing the Military Prosecutor's Office. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 128, Part 1 "Driving to Suicide" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The suspect is serviceman M.M., born in 2006, who is currently placed in a temporary detention facility in the city of Manas.
Dokdurbek Sarbaev, a 68-year-old master of folk crafts from the village of Petrovka, located in the Moscow district of the Chuy region, creates amazing products from horns, bones, and wood. According to information from a Turmush correspondent, Dokdurbek has earned a reputation as a true master of his craft among the locals. His products made from animal horns and bones, as well as wood, not only attract attention but also reflect the master's years of experience and creative approach.
Fourteen people who were injured in a fire at a nursing home were taken to the Clinical Emergency Hospital. According to the Ministry of Health, 13 of the injured have been diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning, while one person suffered first-degree burns.
On January 6, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the final part of the Asian Cup for youth teams (U-23) began. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the match between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia is taking place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.
In Bishkek, on Abai Street, an investigation has been initiated following a fire at a nursing home. The police have launched a preliminary inquiry after the tragic incident claimed the lives of two people. The press service of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs reported that the facts of the fire have been recorded. In response to the incident, an investigative operational group, as well as the leadership of the Department of Internal Affairs and police, arrived at the scene.
On January 6, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department reported that a person suspected of hooliganism has been detained. A video has surfaced on social media showing acts of abuse against young people in a private house located in the village of Alamedin. This video has sparked widespread public outcry.
Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Fire in a nursing home On the evening of October 24, a fire broke out at a nursing home located on Abay Street, resulting in the deaths of two people. This information was provided by the agency 24.kg. According to preliminary data, 12 people were hospitalized, while another 15 managed to evacuate before the arrival of rescuers.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is implementing the "Safe Country" project aimed at introducing digital technologies. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the mobile application was developed by IT specialists from the state enterprise "Kyzmat," which operates under the auspices of the Presidential Administration. Now, employees of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety are using new tablets in their official activities.
In the UK, a new law has come into effect that bans fast food advertising aimed at children. According to The Guardian, the law applies to both the internet and television, restricting the promotion of unhealthy food.
In the Osh region, in the Chon-Alai district, there is a picturesque place known as the Abyl-Oldoo pasture, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to local resident Arapbay Mamatnazarov, the name of this pasture is associated with a famous Tajik hero.
The beginning of 2026 for Hollywood was marked by the success of the film "Avatar: Flame and Ash," which has held the top spot at the box office for three consecutive weeks. During this period, the film has grossed $40 million in North American theaters, according to preliminary data from the studio released on Sunday. Walt Disney Co. noted that this film has become "yet another significant achievement for James Cameron's innovative franchise."
Today, a fire broke out in a nursing home on Abai Street in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek. Emergency services received a report of the incident and dispatched four fire crews along with a command unit to the scene. The fire has been localized, and efforts to fully extinguish it are ongoing. A total of 15 people were evacuated from the building; however, unfortunately, two of them have died.
According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire at the nursing home has been completely extinguished. The incident occurred on January 6 in the evening hours. Four fire crews arrived at the scene to combat the flames.
