In accordance with part 1 of article 174 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan, which pertains to inciting national hatred, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated. Law enforcement agencies are working to identify the authors of comments that contain negative assessments of the attack on KTK, as well as gathering the necessary evidence. A legal assessment will be provided upon completion of the investigation. On December 17, deputies from the ruling party "Amanat" appealed to the
Employees of the Nookat District Department of Internal Affairs in the Osh region conducted a preventive event called "Teenager - Night." The main goal of this raid was to prevent offenses among youth. According to the Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs, this raid was organized to prevent conflicts among schoolchildren, as well as to reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving children and teenagers.
According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO), every two minutes, one woman dies from cervical cancer. WHO experts are confident that the disease can be completely eradicated. To achieve this goal, 90% of girls need to be vaccinated, 70% of women should undergo screening, and most patients should receive the necessary treatment.
The military prosecutor's office has taken on the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a serviceman of the State Penitentiary Service. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on January 5, 2026, a report was received at the duty station of the Bazar-Korgon District Internal Affairs Department stating that serviceman A.A., born in 2007, while on guard duty, shot himself and died.
The Kara-Burgon Library will now bear the name of Shaarbübü Turdumambetova, a renowned public figure. According to a Turmush correspondent, this decision was made based on an initiative proposed by the late woman's grandson, Farhat Öskönbaev. In the library where Shaarbübü worked for 12 years, the initiative received support from the local council deputies. As a result, her descendants provided the library with the necessary equipment for its operations, and a ceremonial event took place
After the launch of a GoFundMe campaign, which raised $100,000 to prevent eviction, Mickey Rourke issued a statement. He noted that he was unaware of the fundraising effort and called it shameful. Last month, the 73-year-old actor received a notice of rental debt obligations amounting to $59,100, demanding that he vacate his apartment in Los Angeles within three days if the debt was not settled. As a result, a campaign was organized with the goal of "helping cover urgent housing
In an interview with Fox News, Machado noted that she considers Trump's actions "historic," as they, in her opinion, contributed to democratic changes in Venezuela. She expressed her willingness to hand over the Nobel Peace Prize, which she received in October, to the President of the United States, as she believes that this award belongs to the Venezuelan people and should be shared with them.
The procedural materials on the case of mediation in bribery have been transferred to the Balakchy City Court. The investigative authorities initiated a criminal case based on signs of a crime described in Article 342, Part 2, Clause 4 of the Criminal Code, concerning the illegal collection of funds by the head of the security department of Balakchy, D.T.I., and other individuals from subordinate employees. These payments were related to the provision of security services during non-working
On January 12, a concert dedicated to the outstanding composer and honored artist of the Kyrgyz SSR, Ryspay Abdykadyrov, will take place at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov. As part of the event, a documentary film will be presented, telling about the life and work of the composer, and young performers from the National Philharmonic will perform his musical works.
- In 2025, Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, lost its position as the leader in the global electric vehicle market for the first time. Now, the top spot is held by the Chinese company BYD, as reported by Bloomberg. According to the publication's data, Tesla's deliveries have decreased for the second consecutive year — in 2024, volumes fell by approximately 9%. At the same time, BYD has shown growth in deliveries for five consecutive quarters.
According to the governor of the region, Julius Selvanus, hundreds of residential and administrative buildings have been destroyed as a result of the natural disaster. The rains that began on Monday morning on Siau Island (in the Siau Tagulandang Biaro area) triggered flooding. Evacuations have affected at least 444 people, who have been accommodated in local schools and churches. Rescue operations to search for the missing are ongoing with the support of volunteers.
Turmush — In the Issyk-Kul region, a case of illegal fishing has been reported, according to a Turmush correspondent. The incident occurred on January 5, 2026, around 11:00 PM, when officers from the tourist-ecological police of the Issyk-Kul regional internal affairs department, together with representatives from the territorial fishery management, were conducting a night patrol of the lake's waters.
According to international air quality monitoring data, Bishkek has once again found itself among the five most polluted megacities in the world. In the current ranking, the capital of Kyrgyzstan occupies the 4th place with an air quality index (AQI) of 236, which is classified as "very harmful to health." At the moment, the list of cities with the worst air quality is as follows:
The Central Election Commission has published the preliminary voter lists for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 13. This information is available on the state voter portal "Tizme" at The repeat elections, scheduled for March 1, 2026, will be conducted based on the lists prepared by the State Institution "Kyzmat" under the Presidential Administration. These lists are formed based on information from the Unified State Population
President Sadyr Japarov has approved a number of amendments to the existing decrees regarding military uniforms for servicemen of the Armed Forces, as well as employees of other military structures and state bodies. The innovations also affected the employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), with the exception of the Border Service. In particular, a dark blue color has been approved for certain elements of their uniform. Clarifications have been made to the requirements for the
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team has been appointed for the upcoming Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The captain is Said Datsiev, a defender from the Issyk-Kul club "Bars." At the pre-match press conference held on January 5, Datsiev, along with head coach Edmar Lacerda, discussed the upcoming matches.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Police detained a driver who was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. This was reported by the press service of the law enforcement agencies. According to the department, the driver ignored the demand to stop and attempted to flee from the pursuit. During the chase, he parked his car, threw away the ignition keys, and tried to escape. However, during his flight, he sustained a leg injury and was apprehended by the
- As of the period from January to November 2025, the volume of services provided by hotels and restaurants in Kyrgyzstan reached 57 billion 412 million soms. Statistical data shows that this is 24.9% more than in the same period of 2024, when the figure was 45 billion 964.8 million soms. Most of the services are still provided in Bishkek, where the amount reached 36 billion 538.4 million soms. This is 23% more compared to the previous year, when the volume of services in the capital was 29
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is focused on integrating digital technologies into the work of state and municipal institutions as part of its National Program until 2030. According to the presented plans, a number of tools based on artificial intelligence will be developed in the country to help analyze draft regulatory legal acts (NLA). One of the key tasks will be the implementation of machine-readable law, which will allow for the identification of outdated, contradictory, or
According to information voiced by the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, on the radio, farmers have begun to use state loans strictly for their intended purposes. At the beginning of the implementation of agricultural financing programs, there were instances where funds were spent on non-targeted needs, such as repairs and purchases unrelated to agricultural production. However, the situation has changed as a result of constant
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, last year women accounted for 46.3% of the total number of officially registered unemployed in Kyrgyzstan. The registered unemployment rate compared to the working-age population reached 1.4%. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reports that in 2025, 58.6 thousand citizens turned to employment services, of which 39.8 thousand were officially registered as unemployed.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NB KR) has presented a draft of new rules regarding the operation of financial marketplaces. The main goal of the document is to regulate the activities of digital platforms, implement unified technological API standards, and enhance the protection of users' personal data.
In anticipation of the New Year, a competition dedicated to the creative decoration of buses was held at the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport." As a result of the event, winners were determined among the route drivers:
The incident occurred in Bishkek, where patrol officers detained a driver in a state of alcohol intoxication. This information was provided by the Patrol Police Department. According to their data, the driver ignored the demands to stop and attempted to flee from law enforcement.
On January 6, a new bridge on J. Shamsiyev Street in Osh was put into operation, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The length of the bridge is 21 meters, and the width is 9 meters. Sidewalks have been arranged on both sides of the structure, green zones have been created, irrigation ditches have been installed, and water pipes have been laid. A complete reconstruction of J. Shamsiyev Street has also been carried out, which is now widened to 22 meters and has four
On Razzakov Street, 24, in Bishkek, at the intersection with Chokmorov Street, another historical building was demolished. This was reported by the activist group "BishkekSmog". In early January, they noticed preparatory work, which was later confirmed by urban defender Iskander Burkanov.
At the end of the year, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) publishes the traditional ranking of the best national chess federations. The Kyrgyzstan national team is ranked 70th in three categories: men's, women's, and mixed.
Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron The Paris court found eight men and two women guilty, whose ages range from 41 to 65 years. The judicial authorities emphasized that the defendants spread "particularly derogatory, offensive, and malicious" statements regarding rumors about Brigitte Macron's possible transgender identity and claims that she allegedly was born a man. Additionally, the defendants were also found guilty of disseminating "numerous malicious comments" about
On January 6, the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" reported the detention of a suspect in inciting suicide, according to information from the Military Prosecutor's Office. This incident was classified under Article 128, Part 1 ("Incitement to Suicide") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Positive changes have occurred in the personnel composition of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This was reported by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister, in an interview on the radio. Previously, there was a significant shortage of qualified personnel in the ministry, including its central apparatus. However, thanks to increased salaries and active practical activities, the problem of specialist outflow has been almost resolved. “Work has indeed
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a telephone conversation with Maxim Ryzhenkov, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, as reported by the press service of the foreign policy agency. During the conversation, the diplomats discussed important aspects of bilateral relations, paying special attention to planning future contacts at the highest and high levels, including mutual visits of the foreign ministries.
Jordan Pickford, the goalkeeper for the England national team and Everton club, has become the new owner of a historic Georgian mansion in Cheshire, for which he paid £5.7 million. This house has hosted such notable guests over the years as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and the current King Charles III.
In the Leilek district of the Batken region, in the rural municipality of Kulundu, two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibuses were handed over for the needs of children with disabilities and schoolchildren. As reported by the chairman of the Kulundin rural council, Abdijapar Dosov, these vehicles were provided at the initiative of the chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev.
The winter tourist season is actively continuing at the Karakol ski base. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the regional police, the number of tourists visiting the recreation area daily currently reaches between 3,500 and 4,500 people.
The Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonic named after Toktosun Tynibekov now has a new leader. The director of the philharmonic is 48-year-old Nasirdin Tegin Asylbek Tölön uulu, who will be on probation for three months. The new appointment was announced on December 29, 2025 by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov.
In Bishkek, patrol police officers detained a man driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, who ignored the demand to stop. According to the Patrol Service Department, the driver did not comply with the order to stop the vehicle and attempted to flee. During the chase, he parked the car, threw away the ignition keys, and tried to escape.
According to a report by DW, a new law has come into effect in the United Kingdom that bans the advertising of unhealthy food online and restricts its display on television. This decision is part of the authorities' commitments to creating a healthier future for children. Under the new rules, the broadcasting of advertisements for "less healthy food" on television is only allowed after 9:00 PM, while it is completely banned online. Producers advertising "junk food" are
In a study conducted by scientists from the University of Denver and the Center for Economic Policy, it was found that international sanctions have a significant negative impact on mortality rates in the countries to which they are applied. This analysis, published in The Lancet Global Health, for the first time identified causal relationships between the imposition of sanctions and increased mortality among various age groups.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in cycling has started its first stage of preparation for the Asian Championship, as reported by the country's Cycling Federation. Photo from the archive. The national team of Kyrgyzstan in cycling is preparing for the Asian Championship
Today, a phone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that during the conversation, important aspects of Kyrgyz-Belarusian relations were discussed. In particular, the ministers talked about the schedule of upcoming high-level meetings, including visits that will be organized through the foreign ministries.
In the Naryn region, a volleyball tournament awarded a carA large volleyball tournament took place in the village of Kara-Burgon, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region. The main prize of the tournament was a car, reports Turmush correspondent. The event organizer, Urmat Zamirbek uulu, stated that the competition was dedicated to uniting guys born in 1990. The tournament included games among girls and women, as well as among men in two age categories: under 35 and over 35 years old.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of stricter requirements for operations in currency exchange points. Now, for certain transactions, it will be necessary to provide documents confirming the source of the funds, as reported by the institution's press service.
Today, the mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, officially opened the bridge on J. Shamsiyev Street after the completion of its major renovation. According to the press service of the mayor's office, the ceremony was attended by representatives of local authorities as well as residents of the city. The bridge, which is 9 meters long and 21 meters wide, is now equipped with sidewalks on both sides, has green areas, installed irrigation ditches, and laid water supply pipes. The
Raykhan Ibragimova now heads the Department of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration in Sulukt, located in the Batken region. At the time of her appointment, she is 63 years old. By profession, Ibragimova is a technology engineer and economist.
Gulmira Zholdosheva, 51 years old, from Bakai-Ata, is a deputy of the local kenesh and actively supports women in her community. She was born in the village of Chon-Kapka (Pushkin) in the Manas district and was the fourth of nine children.
The competitions are traditionally characterized by their dynamism and spectacle From January 18 to 24, 2026, Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, will host the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship for players under 20 years old (IIHF Division III-B). This information was provided by the Ice Hockey Federation of Kyrgyzstan.
