Today, January 9, the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan will play its second match in the Asian Cup (U-23), which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. This time, the Kyrgyz players will face the footballers from Vietnam. The game will take place in Jeddah and will start at 20:00 Bishkek time.
In Bishkek and other regions of the country, fairs continue, which have become part of a broad program that started last year and is scheduled to run until June 2026. Every weekend in the capital, particularly on Saturdays and Sundays, these trade events take place.
In the new series "Our People Abroad," we introduce you to Aydai Ulukbekova, a native of Naryn, who now lives in the Polish capital — Warsaw. Aydai hails from the village of Kosh-Döbö, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region.
In this case, on January 5, 2025, the Prosecutor's Office of the Osh region opened a criminal case under articles 130 part 3 point 2 and 338 part 2 point 4 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan. The case has been forwarded for investigation to the investigative department of the Main Directorate of the State National Security Committee for the city of Osh and the Osh region. Currently, three police officers — "S.H.", "A.A." and "I.K." — have been detained and,
In the Chuy region, in the Sokuluk district, a fatal traffic accident occurred involving the driver of a "Subaru Legacy" vehicle. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the "Subaru" lost control of the vehicle and collided with another car. After that, he attempted to flee the scene but again lost control and drove onto the shoulder. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver died at the scene from his injuries.
The Ministry of Health has shared information about the condition of those injured in the fire at the nursing home in Bishkek. Recall that the tragedy occurred on January 6 on Abay Street at the capital's nursing home. The fire broke out in the palliative care unit, claiming the lives of two patients who were in extremely critical condition. Twelve other residents were urgently hospitalized.
At the Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, a performance of the farce-comedy "Mamulya," based on the play by Sergey Belov, will take place on January 30 and 31. According to information provided by the theater, the production is led by director Vyacheslav Vitti. The set designer for the performance is Angelina Gayer, while the choreography is handled by Maxim Lisovsky. The lighting for the performance is designed by Vladimir Karchin.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the incident occurred on January 9. On the night of January 7, as part of the "Wheel" raid in Shopokov, in the area of the Novostroyka residential complex, officers of the Traffic Police of the Chui Region stopped a BMW X5 vehicle. During the document check, the driver showed signs of alcohol intoxication, which led to his being taken to a narcological facility.
On January 5, in the Uzgen district, employees of the Osh regional office of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted a raid to monitor compliance with fishing regulations. According to information provided by the Environmental Supervision Service, the raid resulted in the identification of 5 men who violated amateur fishing rules. Penalties totaling 5,000 soms were imposed on the violators in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Fishing Rules).
On the night of January 9, the Russian armed forces launched a large-scale strike on Kyiv using drones. According to the mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, four people were killed and 19 were injured as a result of the attack. One of the strikes hit a residential high-rise building, and a fire was reported at a shopping center in the Desnyansky district. In the Pechersk district, a 24-story non-residential building was damaged. Klitschko noted that due to damage to critical infrastructure
Today, January 9, a tournament of the ACA MMA fighting league will take place in Grozny (Russia). At the ACA 198 event, 13 fights are scheduled.
Elena Panina, a member of the State Duma, expressed her opinion on the military actions of the United States in Venezuela via Telegram.
- Currently, Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary merger talks that, according to information from Reuters and Bloomberg, could create a company with a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion. According to Reuters, both companies have confirmed that they are discussing a deal in which Rio Tinto may acquire a "partial or full" stake in Glencore. The structure of the deal is expected to include a stock exchange. If the negotiations are successful, the combined company will
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced plans for Washington to earn billions, and possibly trillions of dollars from the sale of Venezuelan oil. This information was voiced on the Fox News channel.
Mass protests are erupting in Iran, during which demonstrators set fire to the building of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In response, the authorities deployed ground troops to support local police. Due to the protests, the internet in the country has been completely shut down, as reported by analysts from the NetBlocks service.
During a conversation with representatives of The New York Times, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not see the need for international law. When asked if there are any limits to his powers on the global stage, Trump replied, "Yes, there is one limitation. My own morality and reason. That is the only thing that can stop me. I don't need international law because I don't want to harm people." He emphasized that his administration is obligated to adhere to
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, at the corner of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets, a new traffic light equipped with laser backlighting for the pedestrian crossing has been installed. This was reported by the local city hall. According to the information, the traffic light was created and assembled using the resources of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure".
Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, has reported a decrease in income in 2024 compared to the previous year. This became known thanks to the published declaration data from the tax service of Kyrgyzstan.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Bishkek has announced a tender for a cleaning company that will carry out regular cleaning in the Office building.
Recently, an unscheduled inspection was conducted at the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant," located on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. The inspection was carried out by Maksat Kocherov, the director of the department of chemicalization, plant protection, and quarantine at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the ministry's press service. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture
The judicial authorities sentenced a man to 7 years of imprisonment, who is serving his sentence in correctional colony No. 27 (located in the village of Moldovanovka), for publishing criticism of the authorities on social media. According to the press service of the GKNB from June 2025, a user named "A.K.S.K." was found on Facebook, who called for disobedience to the authorities and mass riots.
On January 6, employees of the Osh Regional Administration and the Biodiversity Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, as well as representatives of the "Bars-2" NABU group, conducted raids in the Kara-Suu, Alay, and Uzgen districts. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspections, fines were imposed on three men for illegal fishing, with a total penalty amounting to 3,000 soms in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of
Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer worldwide, as reminded by the World Health Organization (WHO). January has been declared Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. "To achieve success, it is necessary for 90% of girls to be vaccinated, 70% of women to undergo screening, and most patients to receive adequate treatment," noted the WHO.
According to a statement from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, a suspect in the distribution of narcotic substances was detained on January 8. Information about drug trafficking was received by the capital's police on January 7, concerning the Pervomaisky district.
Protest sentiments in Iran are becoming increasingly pronounced. Experts believe that there is a high likelihood that Israel and the USA may attempt to exploit interethnic conflicts in the country for intervention. Their intention is to create conditions under which the Iranian authorities will be forced to suppress protests harshly, paving the way for external influence. From January 6 to 7, the escalation of the situation shifted from central provinces to the outskirts, where ethnic
On the night of January 8 to 9, sharp changes in weather conditions occurred in the Talas region: thick fog appeared, significantly reducing visibility on the roads. In this regard, the regional traffic safety management (UTSBD) strongly recommends that drivers exercise caution: reduce speed, avoid crossing into oncoming traffic, and strictly adhere to traffic rules.
The protests in Iran have not subsided since December 28, starting at the main city bazaar in Tehran, where shop owners closed their stores due to hyperinflation and sharp price fluctuations. On December 29, the exchange rate of the rial reached a record low of approximately 0.00002 euros. According to the World Bank, food inflation in the country was 64.2% in October, placing Iran second in the anti-rating after South Sudan. According to the dpa agency, security forces are using tear gas
As of 11:00 on January 8, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 137 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
On Wednesday, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, mocked French leader Emmanuel Macron, claiming that he allegedly agreed to a threefold increase in drug prices under pressure from Trump. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Macron expressed his concern, stating that the USA is "moving away from international norms" and gradually "turning away" from its allies, as reported by Euronews. He noted that "multilateral institutions are functioning worse and worse,"
An incident involving the theft of a car, in which a minor was involved, occurred in Bishkek. The press service of the Patrol Police Department reported that on January 5, a signal was received at the "102" duty station about the theft of a BYD car in the Sverdlovsk district.
According to Deutsche Welle, Iran has experienced almost a complete internet shutdown due to protests related to the sharp decline in the value of the rial. The British organization NetBlocks confirmed that the country is undergoing an "almost complete nationwide internet blackout." Cloudflare services report that on January 8, internet traffic in Iran decreased by approximately 90%. Preliminary data indicates that only officials and security forces have access to the internet,
Last night, an earthquake was recorded in Tajikistan, which was also felt in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the institute, the strength of the tremors was 6.5 on the Richter scale and was registered at 3:14 AM.
In Bishkek, the employees of the UPSM reported that a case was recorded involving a vehicle that had unauthorized light signals installed. The patrol police stopped a "Changan" car with the license plate 01KG 102GVD, in which prohibited devices were found. During the conversation with the driver, it was revealed that he is not a law enforcement officer.
Starting from 8:00 AM, traffic is restricted on the section of Alymbek Datka Street in Osh. This information was provided by the city hall. The closed section covers the area from Aitieva Street to Asylkan.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret over the United States' withdrawal from several UN organizations, adding that the system will continue to perform its functions. This was reported by the UN news service. In a statement from the UN press service, it is emphasized that contributions to the regular budget and the peacekeeping operations budget, approved by the General Assembly, are legally binding for all member states, including the US.
Some government officials in Kyrgyzstan often cite the situation with street congestion and the fullness of cafes in Bishkek, questioning: if the economy is such, why are restaurants full? The answer to this question may lie in the "lipstick effect" hypothesis developed by American sociologist Juliet Schor. What is the "Lipstick Effect"?
The press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs sent a message to the residents of Bishkek regarding the search for 24-year-old Aimeirim Akisheva. On January 6, Aimeirim's sister contacted the police for help in finding her sister. She reported that around 5:50 PM that day, Akisheva left to meet her boyfriend Bakyt Asakeev and went missing. When the information about this spread on social media, the couple got in touch and stated that they would only contact their
According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, a criminal investigation has been initiated in the Uzgen district against police officers. On January 3, 2026, employees of the Kurshab rural police department, taking advantage of their official position, unlawfully detained two citizens, using physical force without ensuring the necessary procedural documents. As a result, one of the detainees, citizen A.B., suffered serious health injuries.
On January 8, the national football team of the Kyrgyz Republic (U-23) held its official training session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of an important match in the second round of the Asian Cup. The team is preparing to play against the Vietnamese footballers, which will take place on January 9. The kickoff time in Bishkek is scheduled for 20:00.
In the Chuy region, a man suspected of committing acts of domestic violence has been detained. According to information provided by the regional Department of Internal Affairs, A. Z., born in 1995, reported to the police in the Issyk-Ata district. She stated that on January 7, her husband A. E., born in 1993, inflicted bodily harm on her during a conflict in their home in the village of Ivanovka.
In the decisive match for the Spanish Super Cup in football, "Barcelona" and "Real" will meet again. The semifinals of the tournament took place on January 8 and 9 in Saudi Arabia.
In Bishkek, the police identified another driver who was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, as reported by the press service of the Traffic Police. During an operational raid, patrol police officers stopped a car and suspected that the driver behind the wheel was intoxicated. Moreover, he did not have a driver's license with him.
The key findings of the study challenge the existence of a universal model of four seasons. The map created during the work demonstrated that even neighboring regions can have significantly different timings for important seasonal events, including the start and end of the growing season. For example, in mountainous areas in the tropics or Mediterranean zones, seasonality often shows asynchrony over short distances. Main conclusions: absence of universal seasons
On January 9, 1956, the lowest temperature was recorded in Bishkek — minus 25.1 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." On that day, the temperature in the capital reached a record level of −25.1 °C.
On December 30, 2025, a court in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region issued a verdict against Rinat [name changed, K.R.D.], a 50-year-old man who became a subject of a case for a brawl involving physical force at his acquaintance's place. According to information received by the police, at half past seven in the morning on December 29, 2025, law enforcement received a report from a woman living in the village of Nizhne-Chuyskoye. She reported that Rinat was knocking on her
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor took steps to confiscate three unused land plots in the Amur region and Yakutia, with a total area of 33 hectares. These plots are intended for agricultural use. This information was disseminated by the Rosselkhoznadzor. In the Amur region, fines were imposed as part of administrative cases against landowners, with a total amount exceeding 635 thousand rubles. Additionally, 2.1 million rubles were collected voluntarily and by court decisions as damages.
Recent words from Elon Musk have sparked active discussions on the topic of technological singularity. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX expressed the opinion that humanity has already entered this new stage of development, predicting that 2026 will be the "year of singularity," when artificial intelligence will begin to significantly surpass human capabilities. This viewpoint sharply contrasts with the more conservative predictions of many experts, who suggest that such a leap will