In Balykchy, a man suspected of illegal fishing using a boat and nets was detained. The incident occurred on January 1, 2026, at 11:00 PM. Employees of the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region were conducting evening patrols in the area of the "Kyzyl-Tash" beach on the lake when they discovered the offense.
They filed complaints with the ombudsman Jamila Dzhamanbaeva According to the press service of the ombudsman, Dzhamanbaeva held a meeting with women in the women's colony No. 2, located in the village of Stepnoye.
Revenues exceeded the forecast by almost five billion soms
The journey lasted almost 50 days Roland Anatoliy, a resident of Shymkent, undertook an amazing cycling journey, covering about 8,000 kilometers to reach the holy sites of Medina and Mecca. His unusual journey took nearly 49 days, during which he met kind people who offered him water, food, and moral support.
Changes in the U.S. tariff policy were the result of prolonged negotiations. In particular, the increase in tariffs on imported furniture has been postponed until 2027, while tariffs on Italian pasta have been significantly reduced, as reported by Euronews. Donald Trump decided to ease pressure on two key import sectors—furniture and pasta. The Italian side noted that after reviewing the situation in the U.S. market, tariffs for a number of pasta manufacturers were reduced from the initial 90%.
Neymar recently signed a new agreement with "Santos," allowing him to stay with the club after the 2026 World Cup.
According to the government plan on migration policy, a new system for monitoring the movements of foreigners will be implemented in Russia by the end of 2027. Additionally, in 2026, the development of a biometric identification system for migrants is planned. These initiatives are aimed at more effective management of migration flows. The document notes that the creation of an information system for monitoring the movements of foreign citizens must be completed by December 10, 2027. This
Bishkek January 3, Saturday At night, temperatures are expected to be from 0 to -2 °C, with cloudy weather. During the day, the temperature will rise to 12-14 °C, also cloudy.
Over the course of 11 months, Kyrgyzstan welcomed 3 million 100 thousand tourists from Uzbekistan.
The keys were handed over by the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev. On January 1, 2026, Chairman of the SCNS Kamchybek Tashiev transferred 35 vehicles to the employees of the Center for the Protection of Mother and Child, named after Aliym Tashiev, as well as one vehicle to the Islamic Institute "Aalym Chubak Azhy".
Citizens are reminded to exercise caution As the New Year holidays approach, there is an active spread of fraudulent links on social media and messaging apps, disguised as greetings, giveaways, and various gifts. This information was provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The State Committee for National Security has restored the rights of the state to the property
- Kazakhstan has initiated the extension of duty-free import of passenger aircraft in the EAEU until 2036. This information is posted on the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Currently, this measure is in effect until the end of 2031. The duty varies from 7.5% to 12.5% of the customs value.
- In 2026, the Millers Association plans to open 2-3 new milling plants. This was announced by the president of the association, Rustam Junushov, on the radio. He noted that the enterprises are strengthening their capacities for storing grain and finished products, which is an important step in ensuring food security.
According to information from law enforcement agencies, the woman has alcohol problems As reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, an alert was received on the emergency service phone 102 from residents of the "Umут" district. They reported that a citizen, S.K., born in 2000, who cares for four young children, including a newborn from 2025, regularly abuses alcohol. Neighbors also noted that the children are left without proper supervision
An investigation has been initiated As a result of a fire in a private house on Yudakhina Street, a 79-year-old woman died. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District.
Little patients received New Year surprises The National Center for Maternal and Child Health in Bishkek was the site of a visit by Kanibek Dosmambetov, who inspected the oncology and oncohematology departments, as well as the Children's Rehabilitation and Family Support Center. The ministry's press service shared information about this event.
This position was previously held by Ayaz Bayetov Shumkarbek Adilbek uulu has been appointed as the director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives by the order of President Sadyir Japarov. This became known through information provided by the press service of the head of state.
The congratulatory message was sent via telegram
In recent days, mass protests have been observed in Iran, triggered by a sharp rise in prices and the devaluation of the national currency. According to human rights organizations and local media, at least six people have died during clashes between protesters and security forces, as reported by Fars and the human rights group Hengaw, as conveyed by Al Arabiya. According to available data, two people died in the city of Lordegan, located in the southwest of the country. In Lorestan province,
Aybek will celebrate the holiday surrounded by family and friends According to reports on social media, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has softened the preventive measure for Aybek Tenizbay, placing him under a travel ban.
- The gross output in construction for the 11 months of 2025 amounted to 318 billion 857 million soms, reflecting a growth of 29% compared to the indicators of January-November 2024, according to statistical data. In November 2025, the construction sector showed a production volume of 49 billion 709.1 million soms, which is 37.2% higher than the results of November 2024.
In accordance with the new decree, the president confirmed support for the economy and the provision of certain goods to the population. In particular, in 2026−2027, imported charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as necessary components and equipment for service infrastructure, will be exempt from duties. For the next two years, there will also be no duties on spare parts for spinning and weaving machines used in silk production. Additionally, mulberry seeds and seedlings, as well
- The Osh Regional Office of the National Bank has decided to impose fines totaling 17,500 soms on each of two citizens (initials M.A.A. and A.A.K.) for conducting cash foreign currency exchange without the appropriate license issued by the National Bank. This information was reported by the regulator's press service. In total, the amount of fines reached 35,000 soms.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to November 2025, the commissioning of individual residential houses in Kyrgyzstan increased by 8.1% compared to the same period last year. The largest share of new individual housing (77.1% of the total volume) was registered in Bishkek, as well as in the Jalal-Abad, Chui, and Osh regions. In rural areas, 646.7 thousand square meters were put into operation, which accounts for 55.1% of the total volume of new housing.
According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the number of domestic conflicts increases during the holiday period, sometimes escalating into criminal offenses. In this regard, the ministry urged citizens to adhere to the law and avoid violence in family relationships.
The Traffic Safety Department of the Bishkek City Police has urged taxi drivers to prepare all necessary documents for obtaining a license to operate taxi services by February 1, 2026. Additionally, the Traffic Safety Department announced that starting February 1, a series of preventive raids will begin, aimed at identifying drivers operating without licenses.
The exemption applies to fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids According to information from the State Customs Service, this step is the result of a decision made by the Eurasian Economic Commission on December 5, 2025. The exemption will apply to pure electric vehicles as well as to plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- The EDB report (2025) highlights four sectors that are most attractive to Chinese investors in the Eurasian region. EDB experts identified the following key areas for Chinese investments:
- An off-site meeting was held in the Jalal-Abad region dedicated to the issues of the Open Joint-Stock Company "Mailuu-Suu Lamp Factory," reports the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The meeting was chaired by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at the request of President Sadyr Japarov.
A team of researchers from New York University, Oxford, the World Bank, and Ben-Gurion University has developed an innovative AI system capable of predicting the unemployment rate in the U.S. two weeks before the official statistics are published. The results of their work were published in the journal PNAS Nexus. The created model, named JoblessBERT, is trained to analyze messages on Twitter (X), where users share information about job loss. Unlike traditional methods that search for specific
According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the earthquake occurred at 00:55. The epicenter was located on the border of two countries, in the area of the Zaalai Ridge, approximately 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Azyk-Suu and 127 kilometers southwest of the city of Osh. An earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The intensity of the earthquake was not felt in the populated
According to information provided by Fox News based on court documents, Will Smith, the actor and rapper, has found himself at the center of a scandal due to allegations of sexual harassment. Later, other American media outlets, such as NBC News, reported on a lawsuit filed by Smith. Will Smith. Photo taken from rollingstone.com. The plaintiff is Brian King Joseph, a violinist who collaborated with Smith during his concert tour. Joseph accused the actor of harassment and grooming, as well as
In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained a driver who caused a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a cyclist, the press service reports. The incident occurred on the night of January 1 on the Bishkek–Torugart highway.
On December 29, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved resolution No. 2025-P-12/71-3-(NPA) concerning amendments to a number of regulatory acts. This document has been published on the official website of the bank. According to the new regulations, the minimum requirements for the charter capital for newly established commercial banks (including branches of foreign banks) are now at least 3 billion soms.
In 2025, more than 200 citizens of Kyrgyzstan were deported from the Novosibirsk region of Russia, as reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Federal Bailiff Service. A total of over 1,760 foreign citizens were deported from this region, including individuals from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. The largest number of deportations involved citizens of Uzbekistan — 986 cases. They are followed by citizens of Tajikistan with 412 cases, and then citizens of
The country's economy must grow by 8 percent annually.
A resident of the village of Chauvai in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, Talaybek Sadykov has been sewing shoes by hand for 3 years, taking orders. He makes shoes for both children and adults—summer and winter. Orders often come from ulakchy (players in kok-boru). There are also regular clients who prefer shoes made from pure leather.
The robbers opened about 3,200 bank vaults In the city of Gelsenkirchen, located in western Germany, criminals drilled a hole in the wall of a bank vault, gaining access to 3,200 safe deposit boxes. As a result of the robbery, the damage could amount to up to 90 million euros, making this incident one of the largest in the history of bank thefts in the country, reports DW.
Tucker Carlson, an American journalist and television host, sharply condemned corruption in Ukraine during one of his speeches, noting that amidst the ongoing military conflict, some Ukrainian citizens are living in luxury abroad.
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, if Iranian authorities begin to use force against participants in peaceful protests, the United States will be ready to support them. Trump noted in his post on the social network Truth Social: "If Iran, as is usually the case, starts shooting and killing peaceful protesters, the U.S. will intervene."
Children aged 3 to 5 tried on the role of police officers On the eve of the New Year, a festive meeting was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the youngest guests. Little children visited the Ministry of Internal Affairs, temporarily becoming "police officers" by donning the uniforms of law enforcement officers.
In the center of one of the rural districts of the Issyk-Ata region, a mass brawl occurred on January 2nd between young people representing different villages. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, police officers promptly arrived at the scene of the incident, ensuring public order and preventing further illegal actions.
According to a report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), 128 media representatives tragically lost their lives in 2025. Among them were ten women. It is noteworthy that nine of all the deaths occurred due to accidents. In 2024, the number of journalists killed was reported to be 122, according to IFJ. The report also highlights a concerning trend related to drone attacks on journalists and their vehicles. According to the organization, among the victims were Ukrainian
All 16 teams that have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are already known, despite some group stage matches still ongoing.
Photo from the internet. Mass protests in Iran In Iran, mass protests have been ongoing for several days, triggered by a sharp deterioration in the economic situation. The protests have spread not only to the capital Tehran but also to major cities such as Isfahan and Shiraz. The main reasons for people taking to the streets include the devaluation of the national currency, rising prices for food and essential goods, as well as high inflation. Participants in the demonstrations are raising
The bodies have been handed over to the police representatives On December 30, an incident occurred in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, resulting in three citizens falling into the technical channel of the CHPP. The emergency services report that all three have been found.
Changes in traffic are related to the closure of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue According to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, starting from January 1, 2026, the bus routes No. 33, No. 8, and No. 55 will be temporarily changed due to the closure of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue on the section from Semetey Street to Masaliev Avenue.
