Canada expresses concerns that it may become the next target for Donald Trump's presidential ambitions after Venezuela and Greenland, Bloomberg reports. According to the agency, some representatives of the Canadian elite suggest the possibility of "military coercion" from the United States. Thomas Homer-Dixon, a global security expert, noted that any pressure from Washington should be economically disadvantageous.
According to information from Time, the bodies of the deceased were found in six hospitals in Tehran, and most of them died from gunshot wounds. It is reported that on January 9, the corpses were removed from medical facilities. However, Iranian human rights organizations report a significantly lower number of victims. According to HRANA, at least 65 people have died during two weeks of protests in the country, including 50 protesters and 14 law enforcement officers.
During the inspection, police discovered insects in the kitchen area, such as cockroaches, and rat traps scattered across the floor. Additionally, the establishment had meat from protected animal species. The inspection of the "Jin Gu" restaurant in Madrid took place in March 2025. Due to the violations found, its operations were suspended, and a final decision to close it was made in January 2026. A criminal case was initiated against the restaurant owner for violating public order
According to the country's development program until 2030, artificial intelligence will be involved in the process of analyzing and developing legislative proposals.
As part of this event, representatives from various countries within the Turkic Council, as well as diplomats and members of the Turkic diaspora, are expected to gather in Vienna. This is the second time the Turkic Culture Week is being held after its successful launch in Geneva last year, and its goal is to strengthen cultural ties and expand cooperation among Turkic states.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States, continue to maintain an active and trusting dialogue. In the near future, they will meet again, as reported by Julie Stufft, the new U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, during her recent meeting with Tokayev. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Donald Trump are preparing for a new meeting
A new system of environmental stickers has been launched in Tashkent, which classifies vehicles into three categories by color: "clean" (green), "average" (yellow), and "harmful" (red). Obtaining such stickers will become mandatory during registration and re-registration procedures for vehicles. The environmental class of the vehicle will be determined automatically, based on factory "Euro" standards or the results of a free diagnostic check. These
On the evening of January 10, a tragedy occurred near the "Chunkurchak" ski resort, where a seven-year-old child died as a result of a traffic accident. Confirmation of this information was received from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to law enforcement agencies, the driver of a BMW X7 lost control on the Bishkek — Chunkurchak highway, which led to the car leaving the road and falling into a ravine. The injured were urgently transported to medical
Massive strikes against targets associated with the "Islamic State" group were carried out by the United States and its allies. This was reported by the Central Command of the U.S. Armed Forces (Centcom) in an official release.
In Kyrgyzstan, the New Year holidays are coming to an end, and during this time the republic celebrated two significant events – New Year and Christmas. We hope you made good use of this time. In this review, we will talk about the events that took place in the second week of January. Starting from January 14, 2026, new financial control rules will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. Exchange offices will now be required to check documents and sources of funds for clients, including foreigners,
In 2025, the attention of Kazakhstani media was focused on the rapid development of Kyrgyzstan's IT industry. Throughout the year, numerous significant events took place—from government initiatives to successes on the international stage.
At the start of the week, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek, according to meteorologists. January 12 is predicted to be sunny. At night, the temperature will be around zero, while during the day it is expected to reach +13 degrees.
Ferrari has confirmed that next season Lewis Hamilton will continue his collaboration with Riccardo Adami, while Charles Leclerc will remain with the team alongside Brian Bozzi.
On January 11, 1959, in Bishkek, which at that time was called Frunze, a record low temperature was recorded. According to the resource "Weather and Climate," the temperature reached −25.5 degrees. Notably, the warmest January 11 was in 1987, when the temperature rose to +16.6 degrees.
The satellite known as Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) was in the right place at the right time when an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29. This event became the sixth strongest earthquake recorded since 1900. An article published in The Seismic Record reports that the satellite captured a high-quality image of a large tsunami in a subduction zone for the first time. Instead of the expected simple wave smoothly spreading across the ocean, the
In the Alamudun district of the Chui region, near the Chon-Kurchak ski base, an accident occurred resulting in the death of a seven-year-old boy, as reported by Turmush correspondents citing eyewitnesses. According to their testimonies, the driver of the "BMW X7" was unable to maintain control of the vehicle on the winding road, which led to the car leaving the roadway and falling into a ditch.
In the upcoming match between the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan and Jordan at the Asian Cup (U-23), a referee from Bahrain will officiate. The game of the third round of the group stage will take place on January 12 in Saudi Arabia. The main referee for the match has been appointed as Ammar Mahfoodh from Bahrain.
Altynai Supataeva, a 46-year-old resident of the village of Min-Bulak in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, is engaged in sewing trousseaus for brides. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she was born in the Aitmatov district. In 1998, after getting married, she moved to Min-Bulak. “My husband and I are raising four sons and one daughter. I became the youngest daughter-in-law in a large family, and therefore I did not engage in household chores. Since
Azmat Kasibekov, head of the Independent Union of Journalists of Kyrgyzstan, expressed his opinion on his social media page about the four-part documentary project titled "President" by Aibek Biibosunov. In this post, he shares his thoughts on the film, politics, and the fates of people.
In Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a sports festival for families called "Dad, Mom, and I — a Sports Family" took place on January 9. According to information from the press service of the city hall, the event features seven family teams, consisting of parents and children aged 7 to 15 years. The competitions cover seven different types of activities: the national game "Үч тапан чүкө," ball handling, a jump rope relay, a stick relay, tug-of-war, nail driving, and sack
Based on data from the National Statistical Committee, there has been a significant decrease in the import of fresh fruits from Iran during the first ten months of 2025 — by 25%. During this period, Kyrgyzstan purchased 1,900 tons of fresh fruits from Iran, costing $1.1 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volume of purchases amounted to 2,500 tons for $1.7 million. In addition to Iran, fresh fruits are also imported to Kyrgyzstan from several other countries, as shown in
The National Statistical Committee reported that in the first ten months of 2025, wheat imports from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan increased by 6.5 times. From January to October, the republic purchased 202 thousand tons of this crop for a total of 40 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the volume of supplies was only 30 thousand tons, which cost 5.9 million dollars. Wheat imports to Kyrgyzstan are carried out from several countries, as shown in the table below:
According to the developers, Atlas is designed for round-the-clock use in industry. It is capable of autonomously changing batteries and replacing damaged parts, allowing it to continue working without significant interruptions. In the event of a dangerous proximity to a person, the robot automatically stops, and its design includes "soft" elements, which reduces the likelihood of injury during accidental contact. One of the main advantages of Atlas is its versatility: there is no
As reported, on January 9, a video recording of the incident was published by Alpha News and CNN. The footage shows ICE agent Jonathan Ross opening fire, resulting in the tragic death of Rene Good. The video lasts less than a minute and captures the moment leading up to the shooting. Ross stands next to a maroon SUV, with Good behind the wheel. The vehicle was parked across the road, creating an obstruction to traffic. The agent, walking around the car, photographs the license plate while Good
In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, the construction of a new greenhouse is actively underway. This information was announced by the press service of the local mayor's office. According to available data, the construction materials for this greenhouse were imported from South Korea, and the completion of all work is planned for February 15.
Rustam Kopeyev, who lives in the village of Ak-Chiy, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, has dedicated himself to metallurgy for the past 15 years. He was born on March 30, 1985, in the same village and, having received education only up to the 7th grade, later mastered the profession of a gas-electric welder.
At the "King Abdullah Sports City" stadium, the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan faced a setback, losing to the team from Vietnam with a score of 1:2. The only goal for Kyrgyzstan was scored by Marlen Murzakhmatov.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Bilol Sharip uulu won the international wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, held in Turkey. The competition took place on January 10, and 13 wrestlers participated in the weight category up to 65 kg.
According to data presented by Time magazine, the number of casualties from the protests in Iran may exceed 200, as confirmed by a doctor from Tehran. Official information from the country's authorities is absent. Despite internet restrictions, videos of the protests continue to emerge online, presumably transmitted via Starlink satellite communication. The footage shows large-scale unrest in Tehran: flames engulf residential buildings and religious structures, including the Al-Rasul
In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, in the village of Biymyrza, a new kindergarten named "Parchabu Ene" has opened. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the kindergarten has already started accepting children.
On December 10, near the city of Kara-Kul on the Bishkek – Osh highway, a traffic accident occurred, as reported by witnesses to a Turmush correspondent. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened around 18:00 when a "Zhiguli" car collided with a "Kia" vehicle. As a result of the incident, the driver of the "Zhiguli" died at the scene.
Due to the abnormally low temperatures, the authorities have allocated over 100 million soms to help Naryn cope with harsh winter conditions. This was reported by the chairwoman of the Energy Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Kundus Kyrbashova, on her social media page =AZZdI8yMx27PNbI7JrUzIhkXdv9qDfxIVGF94PB3SOwk3tuOemT2IgyJXCdnvz9Zk4qbWAose4_uD-k5LUz8OOzfWDjeabwM9iUBvpJ8xO2DR0BSjj8-Hx9ZtJLF8sK_uY49wDbRB5UsAHM5U0Xc97Ms&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R]. Kyrbashova
For two weeks now, mass protests have been ongoing in Iran, marking the most significant demonstrations in the past three years. On the eve of Saturday, residents of Tehran and other cities took to the streets again, despite internet shutdowns and actions by security forces aimed at dispersing the demonstrations. This is reported by BBC News. The main cause of discontent has been sharp price fluctuations and a significant drop in the value of the Iranian rial, which has risen by 80 percent
A video has surfaced on the internet showing a man expressing his dissatisfaction during an argument with neighbors, using profanity. Witnesses say the conflict was triggered by the installation of surveillance cameras. It has been reported that this individual opposed the installation of the cameras and entered into a dispute with the workers responsible for the equipment installation, as well as with the building manager. The video shows him attempting to damage a ladder during his protest.
In the video that has spread on social media, a truck driver is seen making a dangerous maneuver on the highway near Suusamyr. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck entered the oncoming lane, where maneuvering is prohibited, and narrowly avoided a collision with a passenger car that was carrying a family. The author of the video emphasizes that such a situation could have led to a tragedy and calls for strict measures against the driver, including the revocation of their driver's license.
In the foothills of the Sokuluk district, a group of tourists made an unexpected discovery by seeing the first snowdrops. This event took place in early January 2026 during one of the hiking excursions. Nature enthusiast Alexander Sosin noted: “I saw these spring flowers for the first time so early.”
According to information provided by the city's internet communications department, a dwarf deer known as the Chinese muntjac attacked a female rhinoceros named Marusya. The hoofed animal keeper at the zoo explained that such behavior from the muntjac is due to its territorial instincts and hormonal activity, as its female was in heat. It perceived the appearance of the rhinoceros as a threat. However, as noted by the specialist, Marusya did not show aggression and perceived the situation
As a result of heavy snowfall, temporary changes to flight schedules have been implemented at Moscow airports — "Sheremetyevo," "Domodedovo," "Vnukovo," and "Zhukovsky." The Ministry of Transport of Russia reported on the situation. According to the agency's information, as of now, 603 flights have been carried out for arrivals and departures, of which 214 were at "Sheremetyevo." However, this airport did not accept flights from 04:10 to
In the Nookat district of the Osh region, a new building for the Gerei-Shoron school has been constructed after 69 years of operation of the old building, which was erected in 1956. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. The educational process has already begun in the updated building.
A month ago, Australia initiated one of the most notable social experiments of the last decade by introducing a law that restricts access to social networks for teenagers under 16 years old. In a study conducted by the BBC, it was revealed how this step has affected family life. The results were mixed, ranging from a sense of long-awaited freedom to attempts to bypass the restrictions.
In the city of Osh, the transformation of the Alisher Navoi Park into a modern recreational area is planned. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office of the southern region. According to the provided data, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev has instructed the renovation of the park to create favorable conditions for local residents and visitors to the city.
For several days, residents of the Jayil district have been witnessing a remarkable natural phenomenon, reports Turmush correspondent. “Every morning, frost falls on the ground. Trees, bushes, houses, and cars are transformed, reminiscent of New Year celebrations and childhood fairy tales. As soon as the wind blows, the ice crystals scatter, falling to the ground. It’s time to seize the moment and capture this beauty in photos,” shared her impressions Svetlana Sergeeva, a resident of Kara-Balta.
From January 8 to 9, 2026, employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted preventive raids in various night establishments and karaoke clubs located in major cities and district centers. The main objectives of these activities are to prevent drug use, to prevent offenses and crimes, as well as to promote a healthy lifestyle among young people and to raise public awareness about the dangers of drugs.
- According to the NBKR, commercial banks issued loans totaling 6.5 billion soms for the industrial sector during the 11 months of 2025. In annual terms, the volume of new loans decreased by 19.2%.
According to the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, the average income of Kyrgyz citizens amounted to 42,919 soms, which is equivalent to $491.3. This figure is 19.2% higher compared to the same period in 2024. Taking into account the level of inflation, the real growth of wages reached 10.4%.
In 2025, a record was set in Kyrgyzstan for the printing of educational and methodological materials for schools, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Education. For the printing of textbooks this year, 856 million 548 thousand 703 soms were allocated from the state budget.
From January 9 to 11, a check of construction sites for compliance with safety standards is being conducted in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the main objectives of this monitoring are to improve the quality of construction work, prevent violations of legislation, and ensure safety for citizens.
