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The Return of "The Night Manager" and New Thrillers: Series for Next Week
Local news

The Return of "The Night Manager" and New Thrillers: Series for Next Week

Tom Hiddleston as 'The Night Manager' from the series of the same name From January 5 to 11, 2026, viewers will be able to enjoy new seasons of popular thrillers and crime dramas on streaming platforms and television channels. The focus is on the return of Tom Hiddleston in 'The Night Manager', the finale of investigations in 'Saint Pierre', and new anime series. 1 'The Night Manager', thriller, second season (January 11)

03.01.2026, 11:16
Health

Coronary Stenting Turns 40 in 2026. What Should We Know?

Professor Igor Pershukov shares his memories and reflections on coronary stenting. I.V. Pershukov – professor and doctor of medical sciences, head of the Department of Hospital Therapy with a course in Radiological Diagnostics and Oncology at Jalal-Abad State University. In 1977, a young doctor, Andreas Roland Grunzig, created the first balloon in his kitchen and performed coronary angioplasty by pushing aside the plaque in the coronary artery, ensuring normal blood flow. This breakthrough

03.01.2026, 11:13
In Kyrgyzstan, dependence on imported vegetable oil is decreasing
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, dependence on imported vegetable oil is decreasing

In 2025, five new oilseed processing plants were launched in the country According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, the measures taken to substitute imported vegetable oil are beginning to yield noticeable results. Thus, by the end of 2024, the level of self-sufficiency in the domestic market due to local production increased from 20.2% in 2022 to 50%.

03.01.2026, 11:09
Incidents

A large fire in a dormitory has been extinguished in Bishkek

On January 2, 2026, a fire broke out in a dormitory in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Five fire crews, one aerial ladder, as well as the headquarters and operational group of the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan were involved in combating the fire.

03.01.2026, 10:56
Local news

From January 20, the entry rules to Kyrgyzstan will change for Russians under 14 years old.

According to information posted on the website of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia, starting from January 20, 2024, children from Russia under the age of 14 will be prohibited from traveling to countries such as Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and South Ossetia using only a birth certificate. These changes, recorded in federal law, require that children obtain an international passport for trips abroad. However, teenagers over the age of 14 will still be able to travel to the

03.01.2026, 10:44
Incidents

In one of the establishments in Bishkek, 4 girls got into a fight. They were taken to the police.

In the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, citizens K.M. (born in 2001), A.N. and M.M. (both born in 2004), as well as B.R. (born in 2001) were detained on suspicion of violating public order. As reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate, on January 2 at around 03:00, a signal was received at the "102" number of the Bishkek City Police Department that several women had gotten into a scuffle at one of the entertainment

03.01.2026, 10:43
Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 0.4 percent of people with the highest IQ in the world
Local news

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 0.4 percent of people with the highest IQ in the world

Photo by Aida Donbaeva Aida Donbaeva, a native of Kyrgyzstan, became a member of Mensa at the age of 20 — an international association uniting people with high intelligence. She shared details of her success with a journalist from 24.kg. In early June 2024, Aida took the international Mensa IQ test in the Czech Republic. The test was conducted in one of the classrooms of the Czech Technical University (ČVUT) under the supervision of an examiner. It included 30-40 logical problems that were

03.01.2026, 10:38
The first magnetic storm of 2026 has begun on Earth
In the world

The first magnetic storm of 2026 has begun on Earth

The first magnetic storm of the new year 2026 has begun on Earth. According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory, this phenomenon was recorded on January 2 at around 11:00 PM Moscow time. Like most similar storms, it has a planetary nature. The forecast for the storm was made the day before when geomagnetic indices began to rise due to the influx of plasma ejected into space as a result of the M7.1 solar flare that occurred on December 31, just before the new year. Thus, Earth received a response

03.01.2026, 10:24
The police brought in 29 people in connection with a fight between residents of two villages in the Issyk-Ata district.
Incidents / Exclusive

The police brought in 29 people in connection with a fight between residents of two villages in the Issyk-Ata district.

On January 2, 2026, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region received a signal about a mass brawl that occurred in the center of the rural district of the Issyk-Ata district. The conflict between young people from different villages prompted immediate intervention from law enforcement agencies. According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the incident was registered in the established manner. Employees of the

03.01.2026, 10:24
Incidents

Mass brawl in Chuy region: 11 people detained

A criminal case has been initiated regarding a mass brawl in the Issyk-Ata district, classified under Article 280 ("Hooliganism") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. During the incident, 11 people were detained, and protocols were drawn up against 18 others for violating public order.

03.01.2026, 10:24
Exclusive

A tournament in freestyle wrestling among cadets was held in the city of Kara-Balta.

From December 26 to 27, 2025, a district tournament in freestyle wrestling for cadets born between 2011 and 2018 took place in Kara-Balta at the "Manas" sports complex. This event featured 230 young athletes representing both the city itself and the settlements of the Jaiyl district. Below are the names of the winners and prizewinners in various weight categories:

03.01.2026, 10:23
Incidents

In 2025, 418 people died in aviation accidents worldwide

According to data provided by the Aviation Safety Network, in 2025, a total of 418 people died worldwide as a result of aviation accidents. This resource collects information on incidents in civil aviation around the globe. When analyzing, aircraft with a capacity of 14 passengers or more are taken into account. Within this statistics, 352 victims were passengers, while 33 people were crew members. Additionally, another 33 fatalities did not fall into these categories. Although this figure

03.01.2026, 10:23
Incidents

In Bishkek, missing Adinai Mirlanova found

Adinay Mirlanova, born in 2009, was found, as reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Internal Affairs Department. Recall that on December 28 at 10:00, the girl left her home located on Azhybek Baatyr Street in Bishkek, and after that, her whereabouts were unknown.

03.01.2026, 10:15
Incidents

Fight in the Issyk-Ata District: 29 people were taken to the police, 11 were detained, and protocols were drawn up for 18.

In the Issyk-Ata district, a criminal investigation has been initiated in connection with a recent fight. The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region received 29 individuals, among whom 11 were detained, and 18 were issued protocols for violating public order. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the incident occurred on January 2, when a report of a fight between young people from different villages in the center of one of the

03.01.2026, 10:11
Local news / Exclusive

In the village of Kyzyl-Tuu in the At-Bashinsky district, a creative group "Shayir Apalar" has been established.

In the Naryn region, in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, a new creative group called "Shayir Apalar" has been established. Recently, a cultural event took place in the village to mark the emergence of this creative association. The initiative to create it was taken by the deputy of the village council, Farida Tokusheva, and the head of the club, Salamat Toloova. To implement the idea, they prepared and submitted a project costing 100,000 soms to the Policy Development Institute, which

03.01.2026, 10:03
As a result of a fire in a dormitory in Bishkek, there are no casualties.
Incidents

As a result of a fire in a dormitory in Bishkek, there are no casualties.

Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations On January 2, a major fire occurred in a dormitory for foreign students in Bishkek, which was completely extinguished by midnight, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Fortunately, no one was injured. The fire broke out in the evening, and emergency services were notified. The dormitory is located in the Pervomaisky district of the capital.

03.01.2026, 09:37
Turkey expands its influence in Central Asia and challenges Moscow
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Turkey expands its influence in Central Asia and challenges Moscow

As noted by the publication BZ, Turkey is rapidly increasing its influence in Central Asia by implementing financial initiatives, developing defense agreements, and conducting joint military exercises with Turkic states. However, the author of the publication emphasizes that competing with Russia in this region will not be easy.

03.01.2026, 09:21
Mongolian Student Wins Silver and Bronze at the International Olympiad in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
In the world

Mongolian Student Wins Silver and Bronze at the International Olympiad in Mathematics and Natural Sciences

The event featured competitions in mathematics and natural sciences for students of primary and secondary schools, as well as cultural activities and excursions were organized. ALDAR Battulga ALDAR Battulga, a student of the International Mathematics Centre, demonstrated outstanding abilities at the Southeast Asian International Olympiad held in Osaka from December 19 to 22, 2025, and won:

03.01.2026, 09:20
Incidents

Accident on Molodaya Gvardiya-Moskovskaya: Passengers of the bus injured

On January 2, 2026, at approximately 18:44, an accident occurred at the intersection of Young Guard Boulevard and Moskovskaya Street, involving four vehicles, reports the press service of UPSM. A Hyundai Sonata traveling north on Young Guard Boulevard collided with a route bus No. 4 of the Zhong Tong brand. The bus was traveling west on Moskovskaya Street. After the impact, the Hyundai Sonata continued moving and crashed into parked vehicles, a Kia Morning and another Hyundai Sonata. To avoid a

03.01.2026, 09:16
Local news / Cultural news

At the IZO Museum, a lecture titled "The Christmas Theme in European Art of the 13th-18th Centuries: Icons and Frescoes" will take place.

On January 6, a lecture titled "The Christmas Theme in European Art from the 13th to the 18th Century: Icons and Frescoes" will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. In the run-up to Christmas, participants will have the opportunity to explore examples of religious painting, investigating the richness and diversity of artistic interpretations of a single canonical theme.

03.01.2026, 09:07
Local news / Exclusive

At the Ala-Archa Reservoir, a crucian carp of unusual size was caught

As the fisherman noted, the abnormally warm autumn contributed to the fact that the sport fishing season with a float rod lasted until mid-December. "At the beginning of December, the bite was quite good, and we were catching crucians weighing up to a kilogram without much effort. I decided to test my luck and went fishing," he recounts. On that day, the bite was infrequent, the weather was warm, but the sky was overcast. According to Khoroshev, the larger the crucian, the more

03.01.2026, 08:55
Tax and Insurance Reliefs for Businesses Introduced in Kyrgyzstan
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Tax and Insurance Reliefs for Businesses Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has initiated a draft law concerning amendments to a number of legislative acts in the field of taxes, social insurance, and non-tax revenues. The president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov, announced this on his social media page. The new law proposes a series of tax and insurance relief measures for individuals and legal entities.

03.01.2026, 08:53
On New Year's Eve in the Issyk-Ata District, a man was beaten, and the police found the suspects.
Incidents

On New Year's Eve in the Issyk-Ata District, a man was beaten, and the police found the suspects.

According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui Region, suspects involved in the beating of a man in the Issyk-Ata District have been detained. The incident occurred on December 31, 2025, when the police received a report that a resident of the village of Dmitrievka, U.I., born in 2004, was brought to the hospital with serious bodily injuries. Preliminary data indicates that the injuries were sustained as a result of an attack by unidentified individuals.

03.01.2026, 08:33
In Kyrgyzstan, plans are underway to modernize geological science
Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, plans are underway to modernize geological science

In Kyrgyzstan, the emphasis on the development of science, innovation, and geological research has been designated as a strategic priority of state policy. These decisions were made at a meeting of the Council on Science, Innovations, and New Technologies, chaired by the Prime Minister. The meeting was led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, who noted that science and innovative achievements play a crucial role in the sustainable socio-economic progress of the country, as well as in ensuring technological

03.01.2026, 08:30
Incidents

In Chuy Region, suspects detained for beating a man

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, suspects have been detained in the beating of a man in the Chui region. On December 31, 2025, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District that a resident of the village of Dmitrievka, U.I. (born in 2004), was brought to the Medical Assistance Center of the Chui Region with multiple bodily injuries. Preliminary data indicates that the injuries were sustained as a

03.01.2026, 08:30
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: In the East of Issyk-Kul, a Mother of Many Dreamed of Becoming a Doctor but Became an Astrophysics Teacher

In the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Teploklyuchenka, lives Aysuluu Kerimbekova, who has been working as an astronomy teacher for 12 years. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared her experience working at the school where she once studied herself. "I was born in 1988. After graduating from Kirov Gymnasium, I enrolled in the Physics and Technology Faculty of Issyk-Kul State University. In my childhood, I dreamed of becoming a doctor and wearing

03.01.2026, 00:09
Local news / Exclusive

Our People Abroad: Tolgonay Works in a Country Where You Won't See Homeless People or Drunks on the Streets

In the new story from the "Our People Abroad" section, we will tell you about Tolgonai Cholponkulova, who has been living in Dubai for five years. Tolgonai was born in 1993 in the village of Birinchi Mai, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. Currently, she works as a realtor in a construction company that conducts its business in Arabic and English. Her main clients are Arabs, Indians, and Iranians.

02.01.2026, 23:26
Incidents

Passenger bus was involved in an accident on Moskovskaya Street and knocked down a pole

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 7:00 PM. Two ambulance crews arrived at the scene and worked until 8:30 PM. As a result of the accident, six people were injured, three of whom were taken to the hospital, including one child; however, their injuries turned out to be minor. According to data from the Traffic Safety Administration, the bus was traveling on Moskovskaya Street when, at the intersection with Young Guard Avenue, a Hyundai Sonata passenger car ran a red light,

02.01.2026, 23:02
Residents of two villages clashed in the Issyk-Ata district
Incidents / Exclusive

Residents of two villages clashed in the Issyk-Ata district

In the Issyk-Ata district, according to information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, a conflict occurred between residents of two villages. The incident took place on January 2, 2026, when a call was received at service 102 reporting a fight in the center of one of the rural districts.

02.01.2026, 22:56
Incidents / Exclusive

A large fire occurred in a dormitory in Bishkek: 150 students evacuated

On January 2, a serious fire occurred in one of the dormitories in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The signal about the fire was received at 20:28. Five fire crews and one aerial ladder were dispatched to extinguish it. By 21:23, the fire was localized. Currently, efforts to fully extinguish the fire are ongoing, with the affected area estimated to be about 250 square

02.01.2026, 22:55
A Children's Ski School Opened at Issyk-Kul
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A Children's Ski School Opened at Issyk-Kul

In the village of Ak-Bulak, located in the Ak-Suu district, the opening of a new children's ski school took place. This institution is designed to develop alpine skiing and support young athletes in the region. This information was provided by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, attended the event.

02.01.2026, 22:50
Incidents

Major fire in Bishkek: dormitory is on fire

Today, January 2, in Bishkek, in the Pervomaisky district, a fire broke out in a dormitory on Leskhoznaya Street. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information provided, five fire crews and one aerial ladder were involved in fighting the fire.

02.01.2026, 22:31
A Ski School Opened in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk-Kul Region
Sports

A Ski School Opened in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk-Kul Region

At the event held in the village of Ak-Bulak in the Ak-Suu district, a children's ski school was opened. This initiative is aimed at developing alpine skiing and supporting young athletes in the region. The opening of the children's ski school in the village of Ak-Bulak. Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, emphasized that the new ski school will serve as a base for training not only athletes but also professional instructors. "This is an important step in

02.01.2026, 21:39