On December 31, 2025, on New Year's Eve, 36-year-old Gülnaara Junusova from the village of Terek-Suu gave birth to her fourth child in the maternity ward of the At-Bashinsky District Hospital. Now the mother of many has become the mother of a boy.
In 2025, the rural administration of Issyk-Kul, which is part of the Tyup district, won the national competition "Best Rural Administration," claiming the grand prize. Over the year, the team of the Issyk-Kul rural administration implemented a number of projects aimed at developing internal infrastructure, improving public spaces, greening, and social construction, as well as creating income-generating production projects.
Starting from January 1, 2026, temporary changes will be introduced in the public transport routes in Bishkek, affecting buses No. 33, No. 8, and No. 55. This information was provided by the city administration. The reason for the changes is the closure of a section of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, located between Semetey and A. Masaliev Streets. The city administration has urged residents to understand the temporary difficulties in traffic.
According to reports from local residents, a fire broke out in a residential multi-story building located at 29/2a in the "Djal" microdistrict of Bishkek. This building mainly houses people who were affected during the events of April 7. The neighboring building at 29/1a also lacks centralized gas supply, which forces many residents to use gas cylinders for cooking and heating.
The New Year 2026 was celebrated in various countries with vibrant shows and impressive fireworks. The first to welcome the New Year were the residents of Kiritimati Island in Kiribati, while the last to greet it were on small islands in the Pacific Ocean, taking about 26 hours for the planet to complete the celebrations. In Dubai, the celebration began with a grand fireworks display and laser show at the Burj Khalifa, where a countdown and festive message were projected on the building's
In the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, a new world record for the duration of a fireworks display was set on New Year's Eve. The festive event, dedicated to the New Year, included not only fireworks but also a drone launch. Around 6,500 drones took to the sky simultaneously, making this show one of the largest in the world.
In Osh, an investigation has begun regarding the transfer of a land plot into private ownership, which previously belonged to a home for the elderly and children. This was reported by the local mayor's office. According to the mayor's office, the area of the plot, which was part of the social institution "Boorukerdik," has decreased from 3 hectares to 90 ares. More than 2 hectares of land are now in private ownership.
Starting from January 1, temporary changes will be implemented in the routes of buses No. 33, No. 8, and No. 55 in Bishkek. The reason for the changes is the closure of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue on the section between Semetey Street and A. Masaliev Street.
On January 1, the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Commission for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev visited the border checkpoint "Bekabad," located in the Suzak district. During his visit, Tashiev emphasized the need to improve the condition of the checkpoint area. He noted that repair work and landscaping are required, as well as the creation of comfortable conditions for citizens crossing the border. He highlighted the importance of preventing long queues and ensuring
The situation following the explosion at the resort of Crans-Montana, which occurred on New Year's Eve, is under the control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of the incident at the Le Constellation bar, about 40 people were killed, and around 100 were injured, some of whom suffered severe burns. Preliminary data suggests that the cause of the fire may have been pyrotechnics, and the Swiss police do not consider this an act of terrorism. According to
During his visit to the border checkpoint "Bekabad," the head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev expressed doubt about the condition of one of the border guards, suggesting that he might be under the influence of alcohol. Tashiev began the conversation by inquiring about the operation of the checkpoint and immediately asked if the officer had consumed alcohol. The border guard confidently replied, "Not at all." However, Tashiev, not
According to information from Collider, music channels MTV, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live, will cease broadcasting. This decision marks the end of MTV's 44-year history, which began with the channel's first launch. In the statement, it says: "If you feel like your youth is slipping away before your eyes - you are probably right. By the end of this year, all remaining 24-hour MTV music channels will be shut down worldwide."
The Chairman of the State National Security Committee and Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Kamchybek Tashiev, called on doctors not to request illegal payments from their patients. He also handed over vehicles to the staff of the Alima Tashieva Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood.
Snow leopards in the territory of the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri" continue to maintain their population at a stable level. The data was recorded during monitoring conducted in 2025. All individuals were spotted throughout the park, and photographs of these animals were taken using camera traps.
Clear weather without precipitation is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +9 degrees.
In Kara-Kul, in the village of Ketmen-Töbö, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a fire broke out in a two-story house on the eve of New Year's night, December 31, reports Turmush correspondent. According to preliminary data, the fire ignited around 00:10.
- In the first ten months of 2025, cheese and cottage cheese exports to Kazakhstan increased by 36%. This information was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan sent 1,700 tons of cheese and cottage cheese to Kazakhstan, amounting to $4.5 million. This is a 36% increase compared to the same period last year, when 1,300 tons were exported for $3.9 million.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), made an unexpected working visit to the border checkpoint "Bek-Abad," located in the Suzak district. The recording of the inspection quickly became popular on social media.
A group of high-ranking officials from Kyrgyzstan recently visited Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, which became known thanks to a post by Almambet Shykmamatov on social media, where a corresponding photograph was shared. In the photo he published, you can see the head of the president's office, Kanybek Tumanbaev, the head of information policy of the president's administration, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, and other representatives of government structures.
On New Year's Eve in Kyrgyzstan, 75 drivers were detained for being behind the wheel while intoxicated. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has reported that all passes in Kyrgyzstan are currently open for traffic. According to the press service, cloudy weather is observed in the mountainous regions, but the roads remain open and there are no restrictions for vehicles. Transportation is operating smoothly.
In Balakchy, on New Year's Eve, police officers successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in a vehicle, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the information received, a serious fire occurred in the engine compartment of a "Honda Stepwgn" car near the "Green City" beach.
According to information from the Mexican publication El Universal, Franco's cause of death was a kidney infection that led to serious complications. His attending physician noted that the patient's condition deteriorated sharply in recent days, and despite all the efforts of the medical staff, they were unable to save him. The world's heaviest man according to the Guinness World Records has died. The world's heaviest man according to the Guinness World Records has died. The
In honor of the athletes' successes in non-Olympic disciplines, the Directorate, under the State Agency for Sports, organized a ceremonial event to summarize the results of the work for 2025.
Weather in Bishkek January 2, FridayThe temperature at night will range from 0 to −2 °C, with variable cloudiness expected. During the day, the temperature will rise to +6…+8 °C, it will be sunny with a little cloudiness.
In his New Year's address to citizens, which was broadcast on his page on the social network X, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to continue fulfilling his duties until 2027, when his term ends. Macron emphasized: "I will work until the last minute, striving every day to justify the trust placed in me by the French people."
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, a car fire occurred, as reported by the local police. The incident happened on December 31, 2025, at around 15:30, when a "Volkswagen Golf 2," owned by a resident of the district, B. R. A., born in 1978, caught fire for unknown reasons while approaching the eastern part of the village of Saruu.
In this match, held as part of their preparation, the Kyrgyz team achieved a convincing victory with a score of 6:0, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union.
According to information received from sources in football circles, the joint application of the applicants may be canceled or rejected. The reason for such a decision may be the lack of necessary infrastructure for holding the tournament, which must meet the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA.
According to IQAir data, as of January 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 70 AQI. This level is rated as satisfactory.
During the New Year holidays, many experience bloating, which is often associated with overeating. However, as reported by RIA Novosti citing The Sun, this symptom can indicate serious illnesses. Dr. Donald Grant, a general practice specialist and senior consultant at The Independent Pharmacy, noted that in women, bloating may be a sign of ovarian cancer, as well as indicating food intolerance or the presence of tumors. Additionally, according to him, this condition may signal the presence of
Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Government and Head of the State Committee for National Security, handed over 34 vehicles to the staff of the Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood, named after Aliyma Tashieva. He emphasized that, by the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, there will be a twofold increase in salaries for medical workers starting from April 1 of this year.
At the Rizin FF mixed martial arts tournament held in Saitama, Kyrgyz fighter Rajabali Shaidullayev achieved a convincing victory in the title fight.
According to the Ministry of Health, 365 births were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the course of a day, including four cases of twins. Twin births occurred in several medical institutions: two at the Jalal-Abad Interregional United Clinical Hospital, one at the Bishkek City Perinatal Center, and one at the Osh City Maternity Hospital.
Photo by Financial Times The annual report by the Financial Times, published the day before, covers important aspects of politics, economics, and technology for the year 2026.
On New Year's Eve in Kyrgyzstan, 75 drivers were detained for being behind the wheel while intoxicated, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the raids conducted across the country, more than 3002 traffic rule violators were identified.
In Kara-Balta, municipal workers demonstrated the volume of garbage left by street vendors selling New Year's goods. Starting early in the morning on January 1, 2026, employees of the sanitation department "Universal" began cleaning the streets in the lower market area from the remnants of informal trading.
// picture alliance/AP The new ISW report notes that in 2025, Russian troops were able to increase their rate of advance due to the implementation of a new operational model, which was supported by technological changes and the adaptation of attack tactics. According to studies, Russian troops captured 4,831 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and reclaimed about 473 square kilometers previously occupied by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. These conquests accounted for 0.8% of the
The official opening of the Coach Education Development Center took place at the Kyrgyz Football Union. The functions of training coaches have now been transferred to this new institution, which aims to implement modern and systematic approaches in the preparation of specialists in the field of football.
On Monday around noon local time, an accident occurred on the Ogun–Lagos highway, where a black Lexus SUV, carrying Anthony Joshua, collided with a parked commercial truck. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria (FRSC), five men were involved in the incident.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, Xi Jinping noted that the residents of both sides of the Taiwan Strait are "blood brothers," and their reunification corresponds to the natural course of history. Furthermore, he emphasized that China will consistently adhere to the principle of "One country, two systems," continuing the integration of Hong Kong and Macau, which should ensure long-term stability and prosperity in these regions.
During the firefighting efforts, which began around two o'clock, the upper structures of the church collapsed. As a result, the alert level was raised to Grip 2, leading to the involvement of additional emergency services to mitigate the consequences and assist the victims. Note: Grip 2 is a category of emergency situation when the scale of the incident exceeds the capabilities of a single municipality and requires coordination of actions from several emergency services at the regional
On December 31, The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to CIA findings, Ukrainian drones were likely targeting a military facility in the same area, but not Putin's residence. American intelligence agencies have the capabilities to track Russian airspace and monitor strikes on its territory using satellites and radar systems. CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed U.S. President Donald Trump about the obtained data. In response, Trump posted a link on his social media to a New York
During the New Year period, employees of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic worked in an enhanced mode, which continues to this day. According to the information from the department, over 3,000 serious violations of traffic rules were registered across the country during the duty shifts. Among them, 75 individuals were detained for driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol, and 336 motorists were caught speeding.
In 2025, one of the key achievements of the National Bank was the significant improvement in consumer rights for financial services, as reported by Chairman Melis Turgunbaev. He noted that a self-ban mechanism for lending had been implemented, allowing citizens to establish a ban on taking out loans in their name. This measure is designed to protect against fraud and consciously reduce debt burden. Over the past year, approximately 114,000 people have taken advantage of this opportunity.
According to reports from social media users, the power outage occurred simultaneously in several areas of these cities, including central squares where New Year's events were taking place. Shortly after this, the organizers of the celebration and the spectators began to leave the venues of the festivities. At the time of writing this article, there were no official comments from local authorities, law enforcement agencies, or energy companies.
As a result of an explosion at a bar in the resort of Crans-Montana, 40 people have died and about a hundred have been injured, reports the portal Le Nouvelliste. According to local law enforcement, the tragedy occurred at the club Le Constellation during New Year's celebrations. The Swiss police have confirmed that they do not consider this incident to be terrorist in nature.
On January 1, in Bishkek, the city mayor Aibek Junushaliev officially launched the project for the construction of underground pedestrian crossings and bus stop complexes on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. The city hall reported that the construction of four underground crossings is planned along the section stretching from Semetey Street to Masaliyev Street. Currently, one of these crossings is already operational at the intersection of Ch.Aitmatov Avenue and Minzhylkyyev Street. As part of the
