In 2025, five new oilseed processing plants were launched in the country According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, the steps taken in the area of import substitution for vegetable oil are beginning to yield noticeable results. By the end of 2024, the level of self-sufficiency in the domestic market increased from 20.2% in 2022 to 50% thanks to domestic production.
This tournament features youth teams under 23 years old The Kyrgyz U-23 team has landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026.
A report of a fire in the dormitory was received by emergency services on the evening of January 2. Five fire crews, a ladder truck, and an operational group from the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were dispatched to the scene. According to preliminary information, no one was injured as a result of the incident.
In the Issyk-Ata district, a criminal case has been initiated regarding a fight involving young people from different villages. As a result of the incident, 29 individuals were brought to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region: 11 of them were detained, while protocols for violations of public order were drawn up for 18 others. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, on January 2, a signal about a fight occurring in the
From December 26 to 27, 2025, the final district tournament in freestyle wrestling among cadets born between 2011 and 2018 took place at the "Manas" sports complex in the city of Kara-Balta. 230 young athletes from Kara-Balta and the settlements of the Jayil district participated in the competition.
Photo from the internet. Tom Hiddleston as 'the night manager' from the eponymous series In the first full week of January 2026 (from January 5 to January 11), viewers can look forward to the long-awaited continuations of well-known crime dramas and thrillers. The focus is on the return of Tom Hiddleston in the new season of 'The Night Manager', as well as the finale of anti-corruption investigations in the series 'Saint Pierre' and new anime projects. 1 ‘The
In the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, a new creative group called "Shayir Apalar" has been established. A recent cultural event marked the official opening of this collective. The initiators were the deputies of the ayil council, Farida Tokusheva and Salamat Toloova, who is also the head of the local club. They prepared and submitted an application for a small project with a budget of 100,000 soms to the Institute for Development
On December 31, 2025, the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District received a report from the Central Operations and Coordination Center of the Chui Region that U. I., born in 2004, a resident of the village of Dmitrievka, had been delivered to a medical facility with multiple injuries. According to preliminary data, the injuries were sustained as a result of an attack by unidentified individuals. In connection with this incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article
Yoon Suk Yeol Yoon Suk Yeol, who was previously re-arrested in July 2025 for obstruction of justice, is now under investigation for rebellion and other charges. According to South Korean law, the maximum period of detention during the first instance trial is six months. However, if new charges are brought, the court may extend this period. It is expected that Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest may be extended for an additional six months.
According to the data, in the Batken region, there were 31 births from 8:00 AM on December 31, 2025, to 8:00 AM on January 1, 2026. Of the newborns, 18 were boys and 13 were girls.
In the Issyk-Ata district, a criminal case has been initiated regarding a mass brawl, classified under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Hooliganism"). This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. As a result of the incident, 11 people were detained, and protocols were drawn up against 18 citizens for violating public order.
In the past, Kyrgyz people prepared many delicious and nutritious dishes from animal meat. However, over time, some of these traditions have been lost. Cholponai Sagyndykova, a resident of the At-Bashinsky district in the Naryn region, spoke about a dish called "Uzun saryga tüymöch" and how it is prepared.
In the Chuy region, specifically in the Issyk-Ata district, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding a mass brawl. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy region, the incident occurred on January 2, 2026, when a signal about a conflict between young people from neighboring villages was received by the "102" service in the center of one of the rural districts. An investigative operational group quickly arrived at the scene, together with officers from
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is closely monitoring the response of Central Asian leaders to the recent report of an attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ministry has published a corresponding statement. In the statement, it is emphasized that "the reaction to Russian fakes is unacceptable for the Central Asian countries with which Ukraine intends to develop friendly and pragmatic relations based on mutual respect and benefit. Such responses
On January 2, 2026, the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region received a report about a fight that occurred in the center of one of the rural districts of the Issyk-Ata district, involving youth from different villages. According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident was registered in the established manner. A group of investigators, along with officers from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district, promptly arrived at the scene.
Over the past week, significant personnel changes have occurred in the Kyrgyz Republic. Temirbek Erkinov has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Health. He replaces Nurgul Adnaeva, who held the position since April 2025.
On January 6, a lecture titled "The Christmas Theme in European Art of the 13th-18th Centuries: Icons and Frescoes" will take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. In anticipation of Christmas, participants in the lecture will immerse themselves in the study of examples of religious painting, where they will be able to appreciate the richness of artistic solutions illustrating a unified
Special services seized counterfeit products, excise stamps, and equipment During a tax inspection in Bishkek, an underground enterprise producing counterfeit alcohol was discovered.
In Bishkek, on January 2, a fight broke out between several girls at an entertainment venue on Jumabek Street. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to information received by the duty officer around 3:00 AM, the incident was registered in the Incident Log of the Police Department of this district.
According to information provided by RIA Novosti, the use of national currencies in bilateral trade between Russia and Turkey may help address issues related to bank transfers. However, this will require careful planning.
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported that Adinai Mirlanova, born in 2009, was found after being considered missing. The girl left her home located at: Bishkek, Azhybek Baatyr Street, on December 28 at around 10:00, and her whereabouts remained unknown for a long time.
In the archive of Olga Afanasyeva, a resident of Kara-Balta, unique photographs from the distant year of 1973 are preserved. In one of the color photographs, you can see the New Year's motto that adorned the entrance to the Lenin House of Culture: "All roads and orbits are open for you."
The evacuation of 150 students has been completed A fire occurred in a dormitory located in the Pervomaisky district of the capital. The total area affected by the fire was 350 square meters.
A report of a fire in a dormitory located in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek was received on January 2, 2026, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. To combat the fire, 5 fire crews, one aerial ladder, as well as a headquarters and an operational group from the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic were dispatched to the scene.
According to the new legislation coming into effect on January 20, Russian children under 14 will not be able to travel to countries such as Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and South Ossetia using only their birth certificate. This information has been posted on the website of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia. Now, children will need a foreign passport to travel. At the same time, teenagers over 14 will continue to have the ability to travel to the specified countries with
According to BZ, Turkey is actively expanding its influence in Central Asia by implementing financial programs, signing defense agreements, and conducting joint military exercises with Turkic countries. However, the author of the article emphasizes that competing with Russia will not be easy.
For the sixth day, anti-government protests in Iran have resulted in at least six reported deaths. These protests, which began in response to a sharp increase in prices, have become the largest since 2022.
According to the Aviation Safety Network portal, in 2025, 418 people died as a result of aviation accidents worldwide. The count includes incidents involving aircraft that carry at least 14 people. Statistics show that among the victims, 352 were passengers, 33 were crew members, and another 33 were other individuals. This figure was higher than in 2024, when the number of fatalities was 334. However, when compared to data from 50 years ago, the level of safety has significantly increased. In
Photo 24.kg Baktybek Ibykeev, a People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic and an outstanding opera singer, despite his significant experience and talent, exhibits modesty when speaking about himself. However, as soon as Russian romances come up in conversation, especially those related to the war years, his eyes fill with fire, and his soul begins to resonate in unison with the songs, demonstrating a deep attachment to his craft. Yulia Babich, a Honored Artist and concertmaster, has been
The first magnetic storm of the new year — 2026 — has been recorded on Earth. According to data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory, this phenomenon occurred on January 2 at 23:00 Moscow time and, as is customary for magnetic storms, is planetary in scale. The storm was predicted in advance — geomagnetic indices began to rise in response to the influx of plasma ejected into space as a result of the M7.1 solar flare that occurred on December 31, on the eve of the New Year celebrations. Thus,
On January 2, 2026, at 18:44, a traffic accident involving four cars occurred at the intersection of Young Guard Boulevard and Moskovskaya Street, reports the press service of UPSM. The driver of a Hyundai Sonata, who was traveling north on Young Guard Boulevard, collided with route bus No. 4, a Zhong Tong model, which was moving west on Moskovskaya Street. As a result of the impact, the Hyundai Sonata continued moving and crashed into parked cars, a Kia Morning and another Hyundai Sonata. To
Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations On the night of January 2, a large fire occurred in a dormitory in Bishkek, which was successfully extinguished by midnight, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As a result of the incident, no one was injured. The fire broke out in a dormitory for foreign students located in the Pervomaisky district. The report of the fire was received by emergency services in the evening.
Photo by Aydai Donbaeva Aydai Donbaeva, a native of Kyrgyzstan, joined the international organization Mensa at the age of 20, which is the largest and oldest association of people with high intelligence quotients. She shared this with a journalist from 24.kg. In early June 2024, Aydai successfully passed the international Mensa IQ test held in the Czech Republic. The testing took place in one of the classrooms of the Czech Technical University (ČVUT) under the supervision of an examiner within
According to the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, the head of state has signed a law that introduces tax and insurance benefits for various categories of entrepreneurs, both individuals and legal entities.
The club's decision was prompted by the team's unsatisfactory performance: Chelsea managed to secure only one victory in their last seven matches in the English Premier League.
In recent years, the exchange rate of the Kyrgyz som has demonstrated relative stability. Although there are minor fluctuations, their impact on the economic situation in the country is minimal. Kaktus.media has gathered opinions from experts about possible changes in the currency market in 2026.
A message about the earthquake on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan was received from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. According to the institution, the tremors occurred on January 2 at 00:55, with an intensity of 3 points at the epicenter.
The priority of the state policy of Kyrgyzstan has become the development of science, innovation, and geological research. This decision was made as a result of a meeting of the Council on Science, Innovation, and New Technologies, chaired by the Prime Minister. According to the Prime Minister's office, the meeting was held under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev, who noted that science and innovation play a key role in sustainable socio-economic progress, technological sovereignty,
As part of the event, competitions in mathematics and natural sciences were held among primary and secondary school students, as well as various cultural activities and excursions. ALDAR Battulga ALDAR Battulga, a student at the International Mathematics Centre, performed brilliantly at the Southeast Asian International Olympiad in Mathematics and Natural Sciences held in Osaka from December 19 to 22, 2025, winning two prize places:
According to the resource "Weather and Climate," on January 3, 1955, a record cold was set in Bishkek when the temperature dropped to -29 degrees. On the same day, extremely low temperatures were observed in the capital.
At the end of 2025, sport fisherman Vladimir Khoroshev made an amazing discovery at the Ala-Archa reservoir, catching a crucian carp weighing 3 kilograms 600 grams. According to Khoroshev, due to the warm and prolonged autumn, the fishing season with a float rod continued until mid-December. "At the beginning of the month, there was decent biting at Ala-Archa, and crucians weighing up to a kilogram were being caught regularly. I decided to test my luck and went fishing," he said.
On the evening of January 2nd in Bishkek, at the corner of Young Guard Avenue and Moscow Street, a collision occurred between a bus and a passenger car, according to witnesses.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reports the detention of two individuals suspected of causing serious bodily harm. The incident occurred on December 31, 2025, when a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District that an 18-year-old resident of the village of Dmitrievka, U.I., had been delivered to the Central Operational Medical Point with multiple injuries. According to preliminary data, the injuries he sustained
Kyrylo Budanov, who previously held the position of head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, is now serving as the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need to focus on security issues, negotiations, and strengthening the army.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, police officers have detained suspects in the attack on a man. On December 31, 2025, the Issyk-Ata police received a report that a resident of the village of Dmitrievka, born in 2004, had been taken to the hospital with serious bodily injuries. Based on preliminary data, the injuries were sustained as a result of an attack by a group of unknown individuals.
At the Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, the long-awaited premiere of the play "Princess Turandot," based on the famous fable by Carlo Gozzi, will take place on December 7 and 8. As reported by theater sources, the direction of the play will be carried out by the Moscow theater figure Timur Galeev.
The next heroine in our "Our People Abroad" section is Tolgonai Cholponkulova, who has been living in Dubai for five years. She was born in 1993 in the village of Birinchi Mai, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. Currently, Tolgonai works as a realtor in one of the construction companies, where communication takes place in Arabic and English. Among her clients are Arabs, Indians, and Iranians.
The rural district of Karkyra summarizes the results of 2025. The district includes 11 villages, with a total population of 20,692 people. In 2025, numerous activities were implemented, funded by the local budget, internal investments, grants, and funds.
