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The first magnetic storm of 2026 has begun on Earth
World

The first magnetic storm of 2026 has begun on Earth

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,

03.01.2026, 09:27
Incidents

Accident on Molodaya Gvardiya-Moskovskaya: Bus Passengers Injured

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

03.01.2026, 09:16
As a result of the fire in the dormitory in Bishkek, there are no casualties.
Incidents

As a result of the fire in the dormitory in Bishkek, there are no casualties.

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.

03.01.2026, 09:15
Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 0.4 percent of people with the highest IQ in the world
Society

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 0.4 percent of people with the highest IQ in the world

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

03.01.2026, 09:13
Incidents

An earthquake occurred on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

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.

03.01.2026, 09:06
In Kyrgyzstan, plans are underway to modernize geological science
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, plans are underway to modernize geological science

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,

03.01.2026, 09:03
Mongolian Student Wins Silver and Bronze at the International Olympiad in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
World

Mongolian Student Wins Silver and Bronze at the International Olympiad in Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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:

03.01.2026, 08:46
Society

At the Ala-Archa Reservoir, a crucian carp of unusual size was caught

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.

03.01.2026, 08:20
Incidents

In Chui Region, suspects in the beating of a man have been detained

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

03.01.2026, 08:15
On New Year's Eve in the Issyk-Ata District, a man was beaten, and the police found the suspects
Incidents

On New Year's Eve in the Issyk-Ata District, a man was beaten, and the police found the suspects

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.

03.01.2026, 07:51
Society

Our People Abroad: Tolgonai Works in a Country Where You Won't See Homeless or Drunk People on the Streets

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.

03.01.2026, 00:30
A Ski School Opened in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk-Kul Region
Sports

A Ski School Opened in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk-Kul Region

In Ak-Bulak, located in the Ak-Suu district, a new children's ski school has opened, aimed at supporting the development of alpine skiing among the youth of the region. The opening of the ski school in Ak-Bulak. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, who attended the opening, emphasized that this school will become a significant platform for teaching children and teenagers, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and training personnel for winter sports. "Such schools will serve as a foundation

02.01.2026, 23:25
In the Ysyk-Ata District, residents of two villages fought.
Incidents

In the Ysyk-Ata District, residents of two villages fought.

In the Issyk-Ata district, as reported by representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, a fight occurred between young people from different villages. The incident was recorded on January 2, 2026, when a signal about a conflict occurring in the center of one of the rural districts was received at the duty station.

02.01.2026, 23:14
Kazakhstan to Expand Its Fleet and Launch New International Flights
World

Kazakhstan to Expand Its Fleet and Launch New International Flights

By 2026, the country will have nine new aircraft By 2026, Kazakhstan is expected to receive nine new aircraft, which will increase the total number of planes to about 118, as reported by the country's government press service. This will significantly expand transportation capabilities.

02.01.2026, 23:13
Social Portal

Life in the Regions: In the East of Issyk-Kul, a Mother of Many Dreamed of Becoming a Doctor, but Became an Astrophysics Teacher

Aysulu Kerimbekova, a mother of many children from the village of Teploklyuchenka, located in the Ak-Su district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been teaching children about astronomy for 12 years. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared her story. Aysulu, born in 1988, after finishing her studies at Kirov Gymnasium, enrolled in the Physics and Technology Faculty of Issyk-Kul State University. In her childhood, she wanted to become a doctor, but after passing the nationwide

02.01.2026, 22:57
Incidents

Passenger bus involved in an accident on Moskovskaya Street and knocked down a pole

Today, January 2, around 7:00 PM, an accident occurred at the intersection of Young Guard Avenue and Moscow Street involving a passenger bus and at least three cars, as reported by witnesses of the incident from Kaktus.media. According to medical personnel, by 8:30 PM, two ambulance teams were working at the scene of the accident. As a result of the collision, six people were injured, three of whom were hospitalized, including one child; however, their injuries were not serious. Later, the

02.01.2026, 22:50
Incidents

In Bishkek, a dormitory for international students is on fire

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred in a dormitory located on Leskhoznaya Street, near Zhibek Zholu Avenue. The Emergency Situations Service reported that five fire crews and a ladder truck were dispatched to extinguish the fire. Rescuers promised to provide more detailed information later.

02.01.2026, 22:20
Incidents

A large fire occurred in a dormitory in Bishkek: 150 students evacuated

On January 2, a large fire broke out in a dormitory located in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, as reported by representatives of the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The report of the fire was received at 20:28. Five fire crews and one aerial ladder were deployed to combat the flames.

02.01.2026, 22:16
Social Portal

Life in the Regions: Üpölbübü Satarova is Engaged in What She Learned from Her Mother and Mother-in-Law

In the village of Karoоl-Döbö, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Chon-Kemin in the Kemin District of the Chui Region, lives a talented craftswoman Üpölbübü Satarova, who specializes in creating traditional Kyrgyz products – shyrdaks and kiyizes. She was born on January 10, 1956, in the village of Dön-Aryk in the Chui District, in a family with eight children.

02.01.2026, 22:10
Incidents

Major fire in Bishkek: a dormitory is burning

Today, January 2, in the Pervomaisky District of the capital, on Leskhozna Street, a fire broke out in one of the local dormitories, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to available data, one fire ladder and five fire crews were involved in extinguishing the fire.

02.01.2026, 21:17
Incidents

A fire occurred in a dormitory building in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, there was an incident involving a fire in one of the dormitory buildings. Five fire crews were dispatched to the scene, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The flames broke out in the evening of January 2. Additionally, a fire ladder was used to extinguish the fire.

02.01.2026, 21:13
The Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan arrived in Jeddah: who and when they will play at the Asian Cup
Sports

The Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan arrived in Jeddah: who and when they will play at the Asian Cup

On January 2, the Olympic football team of Kyrgyzstan in the U-23 age category landed in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) to participate in the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Federation (KFS). The competition will begin on January 6 and will gather the 16 best youth teams from Asia. This participation will be historic for the Kyrgyz team, as they have qualified for the tournament's final stage for the first time thanks to their success in the qualifying

02.01.2026, 20:57
In Indonesia, sex outside of marriage has been banned, including for tourists in Bali.
Society

In Indonesia, sex outside of marriage has been banned, including for tourists in Bali.

Image from the internet. New law banning extramarital sex in Indonesia Starting January 2, 2026, an updated Criminal Code will come into effect in Indonesia, introducing criminal penalties for extramarital relationships and cohabitation without official registration. This law applies to both local residents and foreign citizens, including tourists vacationing in Bali. This has been reported by international news agencies. Under the new legislation, only a limited circle of individuals can

02.01.2026, 20:49
Incidents

A fight occurred between residents of two villages in the Issyk-Ata district.

On January 2, 2026, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region received information about a fight between young people in one of the rural districts of the Issyk-Ata region. Immediately after receiving the report, officers from the investigative-operational group of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate and the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata region were dispatched to the scene.

02.01.2026, 20:17
In the Issyk-Ata District, the police are investigating the circumstances of a fight between villagers.
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In the Issyk-Ata District, the police are investigating the circumstances of a fight between villagers.

In the Chui region, specifically in the Issyk-Ata district, a case of mass brawl among youth from different villages has been recorded. This information was announced by representatives of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to reports, on January 2, a signal about a conflict was received by the emergency call service 102. The incident took place in the center of one of the rural districts. In connection with this, an investigative group from the Chui region's

02.01.2026, 20:16
Moscow has begun its chairmanship in the CSTO: Lavrov outlined the priorities
Politics

Moscow has begun its chairmanship in the CSTO: Lavrov outlined the priorities

Photo from the internet. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov As of January 1, 2026, Moscow has assumed the role of chair in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). In this regard, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, made a statement outlining the main areas of work during the chairmanship. Lavrov emphasized that Russia will act under the slogan "Collective Security in a Multipolar World: A Common Goal, Shared

02.01.2026, 19:56
Passenger bus involved in an accident on Moskovskaya Street and knocked down a pole (updating)
Incidents

Passenger bus involved in an accident on Moskovskaya Street and knocked down a pole (updating)

The accident occurred on January 2 around 7:00 PM, when a passenger bus collided with four cars at the intersection of Young Guard Avenue and Moscow Street, as reported by eyewitnesses to the publication Kaktus.media. The traffic accident involving the bus at Moscow-Young Guard. Eyewitnesses were unable to capture the moment of the collision. The video shows that there were no passengers on the bus when the emergency services and ambulances arrived at the scene. According to medical reports, by

02.01.2026, 19:44
World

Zelensky proposed the head of the GUR, Budanov, to lead the Office of the President of Ukraine

As the president noted, in the current conditions, key issues for Ukraine remain ensuring security, developing defensive forces, and activating diplomatic negotiations. The president's office should focus specifically on these priority tasks. We remind you that the previous head of the Office, Andriy Yermak, resigned on November 28, 2025, at his own request. This decision followed searches conducted at his home and office as part of an investigation into corruption cases involving

02.01.2026, 19:40
Social Portal

Life in the Regions: After a Sports Hike, the Kaluzhny Family from St. Petersburg Fell in Love with the Pearl of Kyrgyzstan and Now Hosts Tourists

Dmitry and Maria Kalyuzhny, who moved two years ago from St. Petersburg, have now settled in the village of Chyrpykty, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The couple has visited many picturesque places along the shores of Issyk-Kul and, inspired by the beauty of the surrounding nature, decided to start organizing tourist routes for travelers.

02.01.2026, 19:14
Economy

In 2025, the plan for customs revenue to the budget amounting to 128.4 billion soms was fulfilled as early as November, - GTS

As of the end of 2025, the State Customs Service is showing record financial results. This was reported by Tazabek, the head of the service, Almaz Saliev. The head of the agency noted that in October, a historic milestone was reached — 16.2 billion soms in budget revenues in one month. Not resting on their laurels, in November the service set another record, collecting 19.5 billion soms.

02.01.2026, 18:58
Economy

The volume of accumulated direct foreign investments from China to Kyrgyzstan has increased

According to information provided by the Eurasian Development Bank, the volume of accumulated foreign direct investment from China in Kyrgyzstan increased from $826 million in 2016 to $2.1 billion in the first half of 2025. As of today, Kyrgyzstan accounts for 5.8 percent of China's investment portfolio in Central Asia. The main investments are concentrated in the mining and processing industries. An important environmental project is the construction of a solar power plant in Balakchy,

02.01.2026, 18:56
Tragedy in Switzerland: about 40 dead, 100 injured - hospitals overwhelmed
World

Tragedy in Switzerland: about 40 dead, 100 injured - hospitals overwhelmed

The version of a terrorist act has been ruled out by the authorities At the ski resort of Crans-Montana, a tragedy occurred at the Constellation bar that left many indifferent. The Attorney General of the Valais canton, Beatrice Pilloud, confirmed at a press conference that the prosecution does not consider the incident as an act of terrorism. The main version of the investigation is arson, while an alternative theory suggests careless handling of pyrotechnics.

02.01.2026, 18:52
Economy

China has become the first country to pay interest on the digital yuan (e-CNY)

Starting from January 1, 2026, China will take a historic first step by launching interest accrual on the digital yuan (e-CNY). According to Bloomberg, this will be the world's first central bank digital currency that provides income to its holders. Now, users holding digital yuan in their wallets will be able to earn income similar to interest on demand deposits. This change transforms the digital yuan from simple "digital money" into "digital deposits," which analysts

02.01.2026, 18:48