The New York Times has published a list of the 52 best travel destinations for 2026, which includes the Tian Shan Mountains located in Kyrgyzstan. Illustrative photo This mountain range took the 31st position in the ranking. The included Kyrgyz Nomad Trail runs from east to west across the country, connecting picturesque lakes, high mountain passes, and small villages, as well as yurt camps that operate during the season.
The drawing, which is believed to belong to Leonardo da Vinci, has been found to contain traces of DNA, according to a publication by DW. Preliminary results of the study demonstrated a connection between the sample on the sheet and genetic material related to the artist's family. However, the data obtained requires further verification.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has decided to release two Russians who were aboard the tanker "Marinera." According to reports, the crew of the vessel consisted of 17 Ukrainians, six Georgians, and three Indians in addition to the Russians. As reported by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, this step was taken in response to a request from the Russian side. She noted that the Russian side welcomes this decision and expresses
Currently, three victims are in the Clinical Emergency Hospital, who were hospitalized after the tragic fire at the nursing home, as reported by representatives of 24. kg in the press center of the Ministry of Health. According to information from the department, the health condition of the patients is currently stable. The other victims were discharged on January 8, and their condition is assessed as satisfactory.
- The report of the Audit Chamber describes the results of the audit conducted regarding the execution of the budget of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and related institutions for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The audit revealed significant violations in the attraction and use of international grant and technical assistance.
Kyrgyz fighter Uran Satybaldiev has successfully completed his training camp in Dagestan in preparation for his upcoming fight in the UFC. This was reported by the athlete's coach Tynchtykbek Omurzakov in an interview for Sport АКИpress. The coach noted: "We are flying to Las Vegas on January 15. Uran needs to adapt to the conditions and improve his striking technique. We have conducted two months of intensive training in Dagestan."
Theatrical Events January 10. Play "Viy" The main character is Khoma Brut, a young seminarian who encounters supernatural forces in an isolated Ukrainian village. His meeting with the witch Pannochka and the subsequent events will test his physical and spiritual strength.
Starting from January 8, 2026, methane gas stations have switched to a new operating mode, which limits their activities from 10 AM to 4 PM. The reason for these changes was a decrease in pressure in the main gas pipelines, which required urgent measures to be taken. The Ministry emphasized that the main task remains to ensure stable gas supply for households and social institutions.
- According to Bloomberg, the export revenue of Russian oil companies continues to decline amid a significant drop in Urals prices, which are now selling at nearly a 50% discount compared to Brent prices. As of the end of the week ending January 4, Russia earned an average of $959 million from oil exports per week, the lowest figure since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This data was collected based on tanker shipping statistics and information from Argus agency.
As reported by Transfer News Live, the Argentine footballer shared his thoughts on life outside of football on his social media, noting that his path after retirement may differ from what is typical for many former players.
The decline of the dollar has turned out to be one of the most significant events in finance in 2025, as reported by NZZ. The American currency has lost value against all 15 major currencies in the world, which is linked to serious economic upheavals originating from the United States.
In a recent interview on Fox News, U.S. President Donald Trump shared his intention to meet with Maria Machado next week, reports Meduza. When Sean Hannity asked Trump about the possibility of accepting the Nobel Peace Prize from Machado if she decides to award it to him, the president replied, "I heard she wants to do that. It would be a great honor for me."
An interdepartmental working group has been formed in Kazakhstan, tasked with analyzing the project for the construction of a road between Almaty and Issyk-Kul, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Members of this group include specialists from the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Ecology, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Ministry of Transport.
John Wood, coach of Weili Zhang, former UFC champion in the strawweight division, admitted that his protégé did not expect such a devastating defeat in her fight against the flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. This was reported by the portal allboxing.ru. The meeting took place in November 2025, and not a single judge awarded the Chinese fighter any rounds, resulting in a unanimous victory for Shevchenko with a clean score of 50-45 on all judges' scorecards.
Erzhan Tokotaev, a goalkeeper from Kyrgyzstan, will not be able to continue his career at "Lokomotiv." This was reported by Narzulla Saidullaev, the editor-in-chief of the Championat.asia website.
Active steps are being taken in the city of Osh to prevent drug-related crimes. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, by the end of 2025, significant progress will be achieved in areas such as cooperation, processing, logistics, and mechanization. It is noted that agricultural infrastructure is actively developing, production volumes are increasing, and new jobs are being created.
According to his declaration, Nurbek Sydygaliev, who held the position of Deputy Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VII convocation, received an income of 12 million 482 thousand 657 soms in 2024, while his expenses amounted to 9 million 194 thousand 982 soms. In the possession of the former Deputy Speaker are passenger cars, vans, and pickups, with a total value of 9 million 194 thousand 982 soms.
The State Tax Service has published consolidated data on the financial status of government officials and their relatives for the year 2024. According to the information from the STS, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu earned 3,685,138 soms, while his expenses amounted to 1.3 million soms.
U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement about plans to begin ground operations against drug cartels, mentioning Mexico in this context. As Trump noted in an interview with Fox News, the United States has already managed to stop 97% of maritime drug smuggling and now plans to intensify the fight against drug cartels on land. "The cartels control Mexico, and that is very sad. We are seeing between 250,000 and 300,000 people die in that country every year," he added.
In Kyiv, nearly half of the apartment buildings (about six thousand) have been left without heating due to damage to critical infrastructure as a result of a Russian attack, reported the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, Vitali Klitschko. Additionally, the capital is also experiencing interruptions in water supply, he added, emphasizing that city services are operating under emergency conditions.
Photo from the internet Aijigit Erkebay uulu, competing for Kyrgyzstan, is making his long-awaited return to the world of mixed martial arts after a three-year break. This news is reported by the portal mma_kyrgyz. According to the information, on January 11 in Samara (Russia) at the Open FC 61 tournament, Erkebay uulu (7-2) will face Russian Vadim Leutin (0-1) in the 66-kilogram category.
A man was detained in the Chui region on suspicion of hooliganism. According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Department, on January 7, as part of the preventive raid operation "Wheel," in Shopokov, in the residential area "Novostroyka," officers stopped a BMW X5 vehicle. The driver, known as I. A., was detected to have the smell of alcohol, which led to his transport to the narcology department of the Sokuluk district.
In April, residents of Palo Alto and nearby areas were shocked to hear voices resembling Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at crosswalks. Traffic lights on the historic El Camino Real road unexpectedly began to play strange jokes, including ones about Donald Trump and intrusive artificial intelligence. Initially, it seemed like a joke, but it turned out to be a serious vulnerability.
In an interview, Trump stated that the United States intends to begin ground operations against drug cartels, which, according to him, control Mexico. He did not elaborate on his plans for additional details but noted that this decision is very important, as reported by The Hill. "We will start hitting the cartels on the ground right now. The cartels control Mexico," he said.
At the meeting chaired by the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanibek Dosmambetov, current issues regarding the epidemiological situation with ARVI and influenza were discussed. The participants analyzed data on morbidity, the burden on medical institutions, and the work of the primary care sector amid the seasonal increase in the number of cases.
A powerful storm has hit Turkey, affecting almost the entire region. According to local media, dozens of incidents have occurred, including damage to buildings and vehicles. Strong gusts of wind are tearing off roofs, toppling trees, and sweeping away boats. Airplanes are unable to land, and trucks are overturning. Debris from roofs has blocked major highways, leading to power outages across the country.
According to eyewitness reports, a traffic accident occurred in Talas due to heavy fog. The incident took place on January 9, at around five in the morning. A "Toyota Surf" was parked on the side of the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr road. The driver of a "Subaru Forester," who was driving behind, did not see the stationary vehicle due to poor visibility and crashed into it.
Trump noted: “We will begin conducting ground strikes against the cartels that control Mexico.” He also added that the US has already cut off 97% of drug supplies by sea and is now preparing for military actions on land against the cartels. Since the beginning of September, the US armed forces have started attacking vessels located off the coast of Venezuela, which, according to Trump, are involved in drug trafficking. On the night of January 3, the US carried out a strike on Caracas,
According to a new UN report, growth in 2025 was 2.2%, and a decline to 2.1% is expected in the following year. The slowdown in GDP growth in the region is primarily linked to the economic situation in the Russian Federation. At the same time, the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia are showing positive dynamics, which is expected to continue into 2026. Limited dependence on the American market helps reduce the impact of increased US tariffs. Russia is facing low growthThe Russian
The judicial authorities have arrested the former head of the territorial division of the state institution "Cadastre" on suspicion of corrupt activities. In early September 2025, the press service of the GKNB reported the detention of T.A.K., who previously held the position of head of this division. This detention was the result of a criminal case initiated in connection with the illegal recognition of rights to a land plot of 4.5 hectares in the village of Chok-Tal, Issyk-Kul
The match between "Arsenal" and "Liverpool" ended in a draw, marking an important event in the current round of the English Premier League. Both teams were unable to achieve success, and the match concluded with an equal score.
According to information provided by the heads of children's hospitals and health system coordinators, the number of admissions to hospitals is within the range of long-term values. However, it has been observed that some admissions are coming directly to hospitals, bypassing the primary care level. Despite this, on weekends and holidays, all Family Medicine Centers in the republic organized duty shifts to accept patients. The Minister of Health has instructed the need to improve the
This time, Erling Haaland opened the scoring by converting a penalty at the end of the first half, which instilled hope in the "City" fans for a recovery after previous draws with "Sunderland" and "Chelsea." However, in the second half, Japanese forward Kaoru Mitoma, who scored his first goal since September, equalized and denied Pep Guardiola's team the much-needed victory.
At the checkpoint "Torugart," a meeting took place between Azenbek Kozukeev, head of the State Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and truck drivers from China. This was reported by the press service of the department. During the conversation, Kozukeev urged the Chinese drivers to strictly adhere to traffic rules.
At the dump in Sulukt, located in the Batken region, two girls, aged 6 and 7, were found working, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The little girls were collecting metal and other waste to help their grandmother.
During a specialized operation conducted by the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a transnational organized crime group was dismantled. This was reported by the ministry's press service. According to available information, the criminal group included citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. As a result of the operation, seven individuals were detained, and one participant has been placed on an international wanted list.
Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of introducing a three-month ban on the export of fresh carrots, as revealed by a draft order published on December 24. This step is justified by the need to ensure food security within the country.
Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, representing the VII and VIII convocations, declared an income of 3 million 685 thousand 138 soms in 2024, while his expenses amounted to 1 million 300 thousand soms, according to data from the State Tax Service. He owns a land plot of 1,500 square meters and an apartment with a total area of 96.6 square meters. He also owns passenger cars, vans, and pickups, with a total value reaching 6 million soms.
This spring, world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol will meet German boxer Michael Aiferth in the ring. The date of the bout is scheduled for March or April, during which Bivol will defend his IBF title. Preparation for the upcoming fight will begin in Kyrgyzstan. According to Boxing Scene, citing Bivol's manager Vadim Kornilov, this fight will be the first for the athlete after his February victory over Artur Beterbiev, which earned him the title of undisputed heavyweight champion. It is
Yesterday, January 8, Kudaiberdi Choroев, a police veteran and resident of the Talas region, celebrated his 98th birthday. According to the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, Choroев was congratulated on his anniversary by the head of the department, Baktybek Narchaev, the chairman of the veterans' council, Asymkan Ashyraliev, as well as young employees who came to him with congratulations.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Semyonovka, a tragic traffic accident occurred, resulting in a car hitting a person. According to eyewitness accounts, on January 8, 2026, at approximately 20:10, the driver, identified as K.A.A., was operating a Chevrolet Equinox. Traveling from west to east, he struck N.S., a local resident, who unexpectedly stepped onto the road.
On January 20 and 21 at 18:30, one of the most anticipated musical events of the year will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The A. Jumakhmatov State Academic Symphony Orchestra will present an extensive program featuring ballet and choir. The audience will be able to enjoy iconic works of the 20th century, where symphonic music, choral art, and dance will merge into a single whole.
In Kyrgyzstan, orthopedic diseases remain one of the key medical problems. According to the director of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Sabyrbek Jumabekov, there are about 28,000 registered children with disabilities in the country, many of whom acquire these disabilities during the perinatal period. The situation with hip dysplasia is particularly serious, affecting thousands of newborns. In this regard, AKIpress refreshes an archived interview with Kasymbek Tazabekov,
The opening and closing ceremonies of the VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for September 1-6 in Bishkek, at the new "Bishkek-Arena" stadium. The President of Kyrgyzstan is directly overseeing the preparation process, and the working group is led by the President's Chief of Staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev. This was reported in an interview with AKIpress by the Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev. “We hold meetings almost every two weeks, discussing all the details. The opening of
The sporting successes of Kyrgyzstan in the field of mixed martial arts are becoming increasingly noticeable to major promotions such as the UFC and ACA. Currently, the republic ranks 16th in the world MMA ranking, having scored 6777 points, which indicates a high level of the local martial arts school.
