The Center for the Development of Coach Education was ceremoniously opened at the Kyrgyz Football Union. From this moment on, the training and preparation of coaches will be transferred to a new foundation that will focus on implementing modern and systematic approaches to the training of specialists in the field of football.
A group of high-ranking officials from Kyrgyzstan recently performed a minor pilgrimage (Umrah) in Saudi Arabia. This information was confirmed by the chairman of the State Tax Service, Almambet Shykmamatov, who posted a corresponding photo on social media. In the photograph, you can see the head of the president's office, Kanybek Tumanbaev, the head of the information policy of the president's administration, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, and other government officials.
// picture alliance/AP According to ISW data, in 2025, Russian troops captured 4,831 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and reclaimed about 473 square kilometers previously occupied by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. In percentage terms, this accounted for 0.8% of the total area of Ukraine. For comparison, in 2024, Russian forces captured 3,604 square kilometers. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that in 2025, the Russian army suffered significant losses —
As part of an unscheduled working visit, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, conducted an inspection at the border checkpoint "Bek-Abad," located in the Suzak district. This information was provided by the press service of the agency.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an incident involving a burning car occurred, local police reported. According to law enforcement, on December 31, 2025, at around 15:30, near the eastern part of the village of Saruu, for reasons still unclear, a "Volkswagen Golf 2" belonging to a resident of the Jeti-Oguz district, born in 1978, B. R. A., caught fire.
The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported that all passes in Kyrgyzstan are open for vehicular traffic. Currently, cloudy weather is observed in the mountainous areas; however, all roads are accessible for vehicles, and there are no restrictions on movement. Transport is operating as usual.
According to information provided to the publications Sports.kz, there is an opinion in football circles that not all Central Asian countries are ready to organize a tournament of this level. The main problem is the lack of necessary infrastructure that meets the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA.
As of 5:00 PM on January 1, 2026, IQAir recorded the air quality in Bishkek at a level of 70 AQI. This level of air quality is rated as satisfactory.
An official event was held in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports under the State Agency for Sports. This event was dedicated to summarizing the results of the work for the year 2025.
- In the first 10 months of 2025, cheese and cottage cheese exports to Kazakhstan increased by 36%. This information was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan supplied Kazakhstan with 1,700 tons of cheese and cottage cheese worth a total of $4.5 million. This is 36% more compared to the same period last year, when the volume of supplies amounted to 1,300 tons worth $3.9 million.
In the ring in Saitama, 25-year-old Shaidullaev faced Japanese fighter Mikuru Asakura in the main event of the evening. The match ended early due to a technical knockout: the Kyrgyzstani took the initiative from the very beginning, controlling the situation on the ground and delivering strikes to his opponent, which led to the referee stopping the fight. Asakura, who sustained an injury, was forced to leave the ring on a stretcher.
During the New Year holidays, alcohol poisoning becomes one of the most common reasons for calling an ambulance. This was reported by the Bishkek Center for Health Promotion. 1 Signs of alcohol poisoning: acute shortness of breath; dizziness; skin redness; headaches; vomiting. In some cases, epileptic seizures, as well as involuntary acts of defecation and urination, may be observed. An altered state of consciousness can lead to coma and even death.
In his New Year's address to the nation, broadcast on his social media page X, Macron noted that he will work until the last moment to justify the trust placed in him by the citizens of France. "I will work until the last second, every day striving to meet the mandate entrusted to me by the citizens of France," he stated. The president also clarified that he does not intend to participate in the next presidential elections. "At the end of 2026, the presidential campaign for
On January 1, in Bishkek, the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, officially launched a project for the construction of underground pedestrian crossings and bus stop complexes on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. According to information provided by the mayor's office, the plan includes the construction of four underground pedestrian crossings along the section from Semetey Street to Masaliyev Street. One of these crossings is already operational at the intersection with Minzhylkyev Street. As
Bishkek January 2, Friday At night, the temperature will range from 0 to −2 °C, with variable cloudiness expected.
The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, Arzybek Kozhoshev, announced the results of work in the field of transport within the EAEU for the year 2025. In his speech, Kozhoshev highlighted several significant achievements:
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new park named "Sanjyra" was opened on December 31. According to information provided by the press service of the city administration, the park was developed on a 2-hectare plot of land with the support of the president. Children's playgrounds, a mini-football field, and walking areas have been created on its territory.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security, handed over 34 vehicles to the staff of the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood named after Aliyma Tashieva, located in the Jalal-Abad region. This information was announced by the press service of the agency.
As a result of the explosion in a bar at a ski resort in Switzerland, 40 people have died and around 100 have been injured, reports the portal Le Nouvelliste. The incident occurred at an establishment in the resort of Crans-Montana, where New Year's celebrations were taking place. Swiss law enforcement authorities noted that they currently see no grounds to classify the incident as a terrorist act.
Juan Pedro Franco, who was registered in the Guinness World Records in 2017 as the heaviest man in the world, passed away at the age of 41 in Mexico. According to the Mexican publication El Universal, the cause of his death was a kidney infection that led to serious complications. Franco's attending physician reported that the patient's condition deteriorated sharply in the last days of his life. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, they were unable to save him.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the National Guard from cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He emphasized that if crime rates begin to rise, federal forces may return to restore order, as reported by Reuters. According to Trump, this decision was made to combat crime and protect federal property. However, local authorities in these cities expressed dissatisfaction, deeming the move excessive.
In his address, published by the "Xinhua" agency, Xi Jinping noted that the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are "blood brothers," and that reunification corresponds to historical development. Furthermore, he emphasized that China will consistently implement the principle of "One country, two systems," and will continue the integration of Hong Kong and Macau into the overall development of the country, which will ensure their long-term prosperity and
Photo by Financial Times The annual forecast for 2026 was presented by the Financial Times, covering important aspects of politics, economics, and technology.
According to reports from social media users, the New Year celebrations in Osh and Balakchy were interrupted at 10:00 PM when power outages occurred in various areas of the cities, including the central squares, cutting off the music accompaniment. This forced organizers and city residents to leave the celebration venues. At the time of writing this article, there had been no official statements from local authorities, law enforcement agencies, or energy companies.
During the New Year holidays, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev has prepared a special program of events. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy. Everyone is welcome to visit the museum!
On January 1, 2023, 75 drivers were detained in Kyrgyzstan for being behind the wheel while intoxicated. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the raids conducted across various regions of the country, more than 3002 traffic rule violators were identified.
Starting from January 1, 2026, a comprehensive set of new laws will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. Kaktus.media has compiled the main changes affecting the lives of ordinary citizens. Cancellation of Separate Charges in Cafes and RestaurantsBeginning in 2026, it will be prohibited to charge separately for service in cafes and restaurants in Kyrgyzstan. In practice, this means that all additional services, including service and table setting, must be included in the overall cost of dishes.
Two hours after the fire started, the upper parts of the church collapsed. In response to the situation, the alert level was raised to regional disaster Grip 2, which allowed for the mobilization of additional emergency services to combat the fire and assist the victims. Note: Grip 2 indicates an emergency situation that requires coordination among multiple emergency services at the regional level, as the scale of the incident exceeds the capabilities of a single city or municipality.
In Kara-Balta, municipal services demonstrated the consequences of the work of street vendors who sold New Year's products. On January 1, 2026, early in the morning, employees of the sanitation department "Universal" began cleaning the streets of accumulated garbage in the area of the lower market of the city of Kara-Balta.
Citizens of China planning to travel to Turkey will now be able to visit the country without a visa. This innovation has been made possible by a decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
According to the report by the Eurasian Development Bank, by 2025, the total volume of Chinese investments in Kyrgyzstan will reach $2.1 billion. The document also highlights significant Chinese projects being implemented in Kyrgyzstan in 2024-2025.
Employees of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have been performing their duties in an enhanced mode during the New Year holidays, and this state continues to this day. According to the department's information, more than 3,000 serious violations of traffic rules were identified during patrols across the republic. In particular, 75 drivers were detained for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, and 336
On January 1, an unscheduled working visit was made by Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads the State National Security Committee, to the border post "Bek-Abad," located in the Suzak district. This information was provided by the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection of the border post, Tashiev noted that it is necessary to carry out repair work and to green the area.
According to information published on December 31 in The Wall Street Journal, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States concluded that Ukrainian drones likely targeted a military facility in the region, but not Putin's residence. This conclusion was made possible by the American intelligence's ability to monitor Russian airspace using satellite and radar technologies. CIA Director John Ratcliffe presented this data to U.S. President Donald Trump. In response, Trump
On January 1, in the Jalal-Abad region, 34 cars were handed over to the employees of the National Center for Motherhood and Childhood Protection named after Alyima Tashieva. This event was organized by the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, who emphasized the importance of the work of medical professionals caring for the health of women and children. During his speech, Tashiev noted that support for medical personnel should always be a
- In 2025, the consolidated budget of the Kyrgyz Republic will amount to 1.1 trillion soms [approximately $12.5 billion at the current exchange rate of the NBKR - ed.]. This information was announced by the Ministry of Finance of the KR as part of the updated draft of the republican budget. In addition, the Ministry of Finance presented details about the structure of the consolidated budget.
Saldo According to Saldo, the strike was carried out by three drones, one of which was loaded with incendiary material. A powerful fire broke out at the scene, which was only extinguished by morning, the governor added.
A fire occurred at the "Geology" base on Lumumba Street, near the "Kudaybergen" auto parts market. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the report of the fire was received on January 1 at 5:00 AM. Five fire crews were dispatched to the scene.
On January 1, 2026, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, officially announced the start of construction of underground pedestrian crossings and modern stops on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. This information was provided by representatives of the city administration. As part of this project, the creation of four underground crossings is planned in the area from Semetey Street to A. Masaliev Avenue. One of the crossings has already been put into operation on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue. Additionally, 16
In the past 24 hours, there were 365 births in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in the arrival of 367 children, including four sets of twins. This information is provided by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to preliminary data, from 08:00 on December 31, 2025, to 08:00 on January 1, 2026, 177 boys and 190 girls were born. During this same period, nine cesarean sections were performed.
On December 26, 2025, the city police department of Manas received complaints from several citizens who became victims of fraud. According to them, on December 20 at 23:45, they attempted to purchase electronic airline tickets for the route Moscow – Bishkek through Telegram. While communicating with a user named Albert, they transferred money to the specified phone number using a QR code. However, after receiving the payment, Albert blocked his page and stopped responding.
On December 25, 2025, in Manas, employees of the city department of internal affairs discovered illegal activities related to the operation of a website offering intimate services. This was reported by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Jalal-Abad region. It became known that information about a woman engaged in prostitution in one of the apartment buildings in Manas was obtained from a local police officer. The investigative service of the Manas Department of Internal Affairs registered
Nikolai Sergeevich Pasechnik, born in 2008, was found after being searched for in the city of Kant. This was reported by the Council of Public Safety. It is reported that the teenager is safe, and his life and health are not in danger.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 2. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 1 to 2, significant parts of Chui and Talas regions, as well as some areas in Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions are expected to experience rain and snow, especially in the foothills and mountainous areas.
According to reports from Bloomberg, by 2025, the wealth of the 500 richest people on the planet increased by a record $2.2 trillion.
On December 31, large-scale celebrations took place in Bishkek to welcome the New Year 2026, featuring bright lights and a concert in the central square. Photo from the city hall. Ala-Too Central Square
According to the publication, this conclusion was based on an assessment by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which could not find evidence of an attack on Putin's residence. On December 31, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, shared an article from the New York Post criticizing Russia on Truth Social. According to Reuters, this occurred after CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed Trump about Putin's statements. The source declined to provide details of the briefing
The capital's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, today launched the construction of underground pedestrian crossings and stops on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. According to the press service of the mayor's office, the project includes the creation of four underground crossings on the section from Semetey Street to Masaliev Avenue. One of the crossings is already operational. In addition, 16 modern bus stop complexes will be installed on the stretch between Akhunbaev and Semetey Streets.
