President Sadyr Japarov addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan on January 7 with a congratulatory message on the occasion of Christmas. Text of the greeting: «Dear compatriots!
- The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his address to the leaders of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, identified barrier-free trade as one of the main areas of Kazakhstan's work in the EAEU in 2026. Tokayev emphasized the need to eliminate administrative barriers. He noted that all artificial obstacles that hinder trade and the development of various sectors, including bans on the movement of citizens and queues of freight transport at borders, should
Meteorologists report that no precipitation is expected in Bishkek in the second half of this week. January 8 is expected to be partly cloudy. At night, the temperature will drop to -3 degrees, while during the day the air will warm up to +8 degrees.
In the upper part of the Ala-Archa Gorge, located in the Alamedin district of the Chui region, an incident occurred involving a man who, while on vacation, carelessly injured his leg and was unable to leave the area on his own. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Three rescuers from the "Edelweiss" rescue team of the Bishkek City Emergency Situations Department arrived to assist the victim. They successfully evacuated a 45-year-old man named M.N. and transported
Trump emphasized that the oil will be sold at market value, and the proceeds from the sale will be under his control as president to ensure their use for the benefit of both the Venezuelan and American peoples. He stated this in his post on the social network Truth Social. According to the president, the delivery of oil will be carried out by sea, with subsequent unloading at American warehouses.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved significant progress in the field of exports. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, domestic agricultural and processed products are confidently entering international markets, and the number of importing countries continues to grow. One of the main directions is export to China. Currently, 8 protocols have been agreed upon regarding the supply of wool, cashmere, beans, poultry and its by-products, as well as 3 protocols for thermally processed meat and leather
The lunar race, set to unfold in 2026, is taking new forms as the United States faces serious challenges in technology and funding, while China confidently moves towards its goal of landing taikonauts on the Moon by 2030. For the first time in decades, American dominance in space exploration is under threat.
On January 6, 2026, a report was received at the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek from A. K., who reported the disappearance of her sister, Aimeirim Kalybekovna, born in 2001. According to the applicant, the girl left for a meeting with a boyfriend with whom she had a relationship and has not been in contact since. This incident has been registered in the Information Log of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.
According to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, a 22-year-old Aimeirim Kalybekovna Akisheva, born in 2001, has been reported missing. On January 6, a resident of the capital contacted the police, expressing concern for her sister's fate. She reported that Aimeirim left to meet her boyfriend Bakyt Asakeev and has not been in touch since.
On the night of January 6 to 7, when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Bishop of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan, Savvaty, held a festive Divine Liturgy at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral. This was reported by representatives of the Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan diocese. During the liturgy, priest Georgy Dvorov delivered the Christmas message prepared by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia. Before the start of his sermon, Bishop Savvaty introduced the parishioners to the
Employees of the SPENM of the Bishkek City Police Department, as part of the operation "Illegal," are conducting activities aimed at explaining and monitoring compliance with migration norms by foreigners present in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. The department reminds that foreign citizens must always carry original documents that verify their identity and confirm the legality of their stay in the country. This includes a passport or another identity document, a valid work or
During the visit, the minister met with the staff of the department and announced that the new building will be ready for use in the near future. The building project meets modern standards, and its total area is 311.84 square meters. Construction work began in November 2025.
In the Ala-Archa Natural Park, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) assisted a man who injured his leg while relaxing by the waterfall after tripping. Photo from the MES press service
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NB KR) has adopted a new resolution regarding the licensing and regulation of the activities of the Open Joint Stock Company "Financial Company of Credit Unions" and credit unions. This decision is reportedly aimed at expanding opportunities for the FCKS.
In Bishkek, checks are being conducted on families registered due to incidents of domestic violence. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. Photo from the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. Head of GOM-1 Altynbek Chynberdiev with a victim of domestic violence
- The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has announced that eight protocols aimed at exporting agricultural products to the People's Republic of China have been agreed upon. Among the goods to be exported are wool, cashmere, beans, poultry meat, and its by-products. Three protocols for the supply of thermally processed meat and leather raw materials have also been approved.
According to official data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, protests have been taking place in various cities of Iran in recent days. As of January 6, 2026, there are no Kyrgyz citizens among the injured. In light of the escalating situation, the ministry strongly recommends that Kyrgyz citizens refrain from traveling to Iran unless it is urgent and necessary.
At the beginning of the U-23 Asian Cup tournament, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the hosts of the tournament. In the 34th minute of the match, Arsen Sharshenbekov was sent off, leaving the team with a numerical disadvantage for most of the game.
The employees of the Bishkek City Police Department are starting to conduct activities as part of the operation "Illegal," aimed at explaining to foreign citizens the rules regarding migration legislation. The Bishkek City Police Department informs that foreigners are required to always carry original identity documents that confirm the legality of their stay in the country. This includes a passport (or another identity document), a valid visa for work or study (under visa
In the Panfilov District of the Chui Region, 275 patients were registered in the first 5 days of the new year 2026, reported a correspondent from Turmush at the district's Center for General Medical Practice. According to the agency, the district, with a population of about 50,000 people, includes 4 rural districts and the city of Kainy.
In recent days, unauthorized protests have been observed in several cities in Iran, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. As of January 6, 2026, according to official data from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no cases of injured Kyrgyz citizens have been registered as a result of these actions.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, employees of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety (GUOBDD) in Kyrgyzstan have begun using tablets in their work. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Protests against the authorities continue to unfold in Iran. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises citizens to refrain from visiting this country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of January 6, based on official data from Iranian authorities, there are no Kyrgyz citizens among those affected during the protests.
On the orbital station "Tianhe," taikonauts conducted a series of experiments with lithium-ion batteries, aimed at improving the efficiency of energy systems in the space environment, according to information from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The work was carried out by the crew of the "Shenzhou-21" spacecraft in collaboration with scientists on Earth.
In response to the territorial ambitions of the United States regarding Greenland, several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, issued a joint statement. Greenland – illustrative photo
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have announced the launch of a multimodal transport corridor that will connect China with Europe through Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey, bypassing the territory of Kazakhstan. This information was announced by the Executive Committee of the CIS.
The city hall of Osh has announced a temporary closure of part of Alymbek Datka Street. According to the provided information, today, January 7, from 08:00 to 20:00, a section of this street will be closed from M. Amatov Street to R. Abdykadyrov Street. This restriction is related to work aimed at the development and repair of irrigation infrastructure. Due to the temporary inconveniences, the city hall urges drivers to plan their routes in advance.
In the Osh region, a group of suspects involved in several robberies has been detained. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh City Internal Affairs Department, officers from the Ak-Buura Internal Affairs Department arrested a criminal group that threatened citizens in order to seize their money and valuable items.
According to the information presented on January 6, 2026, A.K. contacted the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek for assistance in searching for her sister, Aimeerim Kalyisbekovna Akisheva, born in 2001. She went out to meet a friend with whom she was in a relationship, and since then her whereabouts have been unknown. This fact was recorded in the Unified Register of Incidents of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.
As reported on January 7 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained. According to the information, on December 15, 2025, a citizen from the village of Kara-Zhyhach approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamedin District. He reported that in November 2024, trusting his acquaintance who promised to run a business together, he handed over 600,000 soms to him.
The elements have also led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, leaving thousands of travelers waiting at airports in Paris and Amsterdam. In France, three people died in two separate incidents in the Landes department in the southwest of the country due to icy conditions. Additionally, two people were victims of traffic accidents in the Paris region. One of the collisions occurred between a car and a truck in the eastern part of the capital, according to police reports.
Last weekend, Trump stated that the United States "needs" Greenland for security reasons, prompting a reaction from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who warned that any attack by the U.S. could lead to the destruction of NATO. On Tuesday, the White House confirmed: "The President and his team are considering various options to achieve this important foreign policy goal, and the use of armed forces always remains in the Commander-in-Chief's arsenal."
The youth team of Kyrgyzstan in football (U-23) has completed the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, finishing in third place in Group A. On January 6, the Kyrgyz team faced the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team. The match ended in a defeat for our team with a score of 0:1, with the decisive goal scored in the 88th minute. The Kyrgyz national team played with one player less from the 34th minute, and in the 77th minute, goalkeeper Kurmanbek
According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, the adopted order concerns the implementation of navigation seals for the transportation of timber from Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
- The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his address to the heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), highlighted the second important direction of his chairmanship in the EAEU in 2026, namely, the development of logistics and the aspiration to make the Union a leading logistics hub on the continent. “The Eurasian Economic Union represents a geopolitical bridge connecting the East and the West, the North and the South. Important transit routes run through the
Kanybek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, visited the Clinical Emergency Hospital in Bishkek. During the visit, he familiarized himself with the condition of patients who were hospitalized after the incident at the nursing home. A total of 14 people were admitted to the hospital: 13 of them suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, and one sustained first-degree burns. Four patients are in moderate condition, two are in serious condition, and eight are in satisfactory
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, commented on the situation with Arsen Sharshenbekov, who was sent off during the match against Saudi Arabia. This match, which was the first in the youth Asian Cup, took place on January 6 and ended with a narrow victory for the Saudi Arabian team, 1-0. In the 34th minute of the game, Sharshenbekov received a straight red card, leading to his dismissal. "I want to express my support for Arsen Sharshenbekov.
On January 3rd, camel races were held in the Sayhandulaan sum, located in the Dornogov' aimag, covering various age categories. This information was published by the Montsame news agency. The competition was organized with the support of the sum administration, the Citizens' Representative Khural, and the regional federation of camel breeders.
In 2025, the YouTube Shorts format became an important tool for promoting and monetizing video content, attracting the attention of millions of users worldwide, including Kyrgyzstan. However, viewers are also interested in longer videos of various genres. Kaktus.media presented a list of the 15 most viewed videos on our YouTube channel.
This step not only diversifies funding sources but also allows the bank to broaden its horizons by creating new lending opportunities, including "green" loans and offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises. The placement agents for the bonds were J.P. Morgan and Seaport Global. According to Executive Director Temuulen Batmunkh, the successful entry into the international bond market has been a significant achievement for the bank.
The authorities of the city of Osh have announced the relocation of the bird market from its current location at the old central market to a new area. According to information from the city hall, the new bird market will be organized near the previous site, on the grounds where the livestock market used to be. All necessary conditions will be created for the sellers to operate, as well as for the convenience of buyers, with full compliance with sanitary standards.
Starting January 1, 2026, a new Reporting System for Crypto Assets (CARF) will come into effect, fundamentally changing tax transparency in 48 countries around the world. At the same time, important changes in legislation regarding cryptocurrencies are also taking place in Central Asia.
The fire claimed the lives of two patients, 11 people hospitalized According to the press service of the Bishkek city administration, a fire broke out in the palliative care department of the nursing home, covering an area of about 30 square meters.
During the "coalition of willing" summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement on the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Also present at the event were special representatives of the U.S. President — Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who signed the "Paris Declaration," confirming the intention to provide Ukraine with security guarantees.
In a remote village of the Ton district in the Issyk-Kul region, two women — a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law — are successfully running a business, providing for the residents of their village. Akzholtoy Satybayeva, a local resident from the upper gorge of the Ton district, shared with a Turmush correspondent about her entrepreneurial activities in this remote area.
The editorial team of VB.KG sincerely congratulates the Orthodox citizens of Kyrgyzstan on Christmas and wishes them peace and prosperity!
In the match against the Saudi Arabia national team, the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team, Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, showcased a brilliant reaction by saving a penalty. This match, which took place on January 6 in Jeddah, was the first in the group stage of the Asian Cup and ended with a victory for the hosts with a score of 1:0.
In Bishkek, the employees of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department are actively engaged in the prevention of domestic violence. The head of the GOM-1 of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, Altynbek Chynberdiev, monitors families that are already under observation due to incidents of domestic violence.
