After the closure of one of the largest livestock markets in Tokmok, located in the Chui region, residents of the villages of Vinogradnaya and Chym-Korgon began actively considering the possibility of organizing a new market on their territory. According to the latest data, construction of a new livestock market has begun in the village of Chym-Korgon, which is located in the Kemin district, on a plot of land measuring 11 hectares.
As a result of the strike, the engineering infrastructure was damaged. According to information posted on the Telegram channel "Ashes," the missile strike hit the "Storozheva" substation and the "Luch" CHPP. By the morning of January 9, it became known that 556,000 people in six districts of the region were left without electricity and heating. Gladkov noted that 1,920 apartment buildings lack heating, and nearly 200,000 residents are deprived of access to water
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a woman suspected of illegal sale of psychotropic substances has been detained. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the city. According to the provided information, on December 30, 2025, officers of the Drug Control Service received information about the sale of potent drugs in the Pervomaisky district.
On January 9, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan will play a match against the national team of Vietnam, as reported in a press release by the Kyrgyz Football Union. The game will start at 20:00 Bishkek time. The broadcast will be available on the "Sport" channel of NTRK.
A recent event in international relations: Russia and France conducted a prisoner exchange. As a result of this exchange, French scholar Laurent Vignatier, recognized as a foreign agent in Russia, was set free, while Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was sent to France.
The message from the State Committee for National Security concerns the detention of three police officers working in the Uzgen District Department of Internal Affairs. According to the SCNS, on January 3 in Uzgen, the police officers, abusing their position, unlawfully arrested two citizens and brought them to the police station in Kurshab without proper procedural documentation.
During an inspection at the "Consolidated Post," located near the "Ak-Tilek" border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, violations of phytosanitary requirements were discovered during the import of 44.2 tons of potatoes from Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to the World Air Quality ranking, as of 12:50 on January 9, Bishkek ranks third among the largest cities in the world for air pollution levels. The city has been designated as "very unhealthy," with an air quality index (AQI) of 227. This data is updated in real-time.
In Bishkek, a homeless man was convicted for setting a car on fire to keep warm. The sentence was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. The names of the participants in the case have been changed.
In the Aravan district, two individuals without permanent housing were identified, according to information from the press service of the Osh regional internal affairs department. According to the published data, employees of the Aravan police department conducted a preventive event called "Selsayak" ("Wanderer"), aimed at preventing offenses and crime in public places.
The decline in the incidence of influenza and ARVI continues in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. A meeting of the headquarters dedicated to the situation with ARVI and influenza was held at the agency headed by Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov.
The State Tax Service has presented consolidated results on the declarations of state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the published information, the income of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, amounted to 3 million 71 thousand 349 soms and 63 tyiyns in 2024. The parameters of his expenses were not specified.
In the city of Osh, a building that was previously used as a kindergarten for 280 children has once again become municipal property and is currently undergoing major repairs. According to the city hall, kindergarten No. 18 in this area was closed 32 years ago. An inspection revealed that in 1998, the property was transferred to private hands in violation of the law.
The Venezuelan government has announced the start of a process to release a "significant number" of both local and foreign prisoners, including well-known opposition figures. According to Deutsche Welle, the exact details regarding the number of those released and their names have not yet been disclosed. According to the newspaper El Nacional, among those who will be released are Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and human rights activist Rocío San Miguel. There is
Employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service carried out monitoring and operational activities in the Nooken District regarding illegal waste accumulation. According to the ecological supervision service, on January 6, unauthorized landfills were discovered in the village of Chek and near the "Panorama" cafe in Kyzyl-Kiya. Warnings were issued to the responsible individuals.
The State Tax Service has presented consolidated information about the declarations submitted by civil servants and municipal employees for the year 2024. This material includes reports from the speakers of the 7th and 8th convocations of the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as the vice-speakers who submitted their declarations.
On the night of January 7, 2026, as part of the operation "Steering Wheel," law enforcement officers stopped a BMW X5 in the residential area "Novostroyka" in the city of Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district. The driver of the vehicle was found to have the smell of alcohol, which led to the decision to take him to the narcological department of Sokuluk, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. It turned out that the driver was
As a result of the court proceedings in the murder case of Aizat Jumanova, the court found her husband, Aibar Zhanbolat, guilty, as reported by a Tengrinews.kz correspondent. The judge sentenced the accused to 14 years of imprisonment, which he will serve in a medium-security colony.
Trump noted that the U.S. is already applying "significant sanctions against Russia." He added: "The Russian economy is currently in a difficult position, however, it is still significantly larger than the Ukrainian economy. It is indeed larger and more powerful," the president said in an interview with Fox News. Earlier, Senator Lindsey Graham announced that the vote on this bill is scheduled for next week. According to him, the new law will give the U.S. president the
Hubert Hurkacz returned to the tennis court after nearly a seven-month break due to injury and immediately showcased his abilities by defeating Zverev in the United Cup tournament. This was his first match after surgery on his right knee, which took place in July 2025, causing him to miss the US Open.
On January 7-8, the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov presented its new production — the comedy "Princess Turandot." This information became known thanks to a statement from the theater. The plot of the performance unfolds in Beijing, where Princess Turandot, the daughter of the emperor, finds herself in the spotlight. To marry her, suitors must solve three of her riddles. The unsuccessful ones risk losing their lives.
Illustrative photo According to the laboratory, a powerful explosion was recorded on the Sun in the middle of the day, and the images obtained from coronagraphs show how the material is scattering in different directions. "The epicenter of the explosion was on the far side of the Sun, and currently, it is not being observed by satellites," astronomers reported. Two weeks ago, when the currently invisible side of the Sun was facing the Earth, nothing unusual was noticed there, except
In Tianjin, China, from February 6 to 8, the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships will take place, featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyzstan team will be represented by five athletes, who will compete under the attentive guidance of their coaches Satybek Chokaev and Kushtarbek Tashtanbekov.
// Gazeta.uz The fog that enveloped the capital began to appear on Thursday and significantly worsened visibility at the airport. By evening, visibility dropped to less than 2000 meters, and by 19:30 it fell below 1000 meters (according to METAR data). At 20:30 visibility was 450 meters, at 21:00 it was 200 meters, and by 23:30 it decreased to 50 meters. From 4:30 to 7:30, Tashkent airport managed to accept about 15 flights, but by 8:00 the situation worsened again, and visibility dropped back
In 2024, the Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Melis Turgunbaev, declared an income of 10 million 278.5 thousand soms, according to his declaration.
In the Sokuluk district, as a result of this chain of accidents, a driver was killed. According to the information from the Traffic Police Department of the Chui region, on January 8 at around 02:00 on the Bishkek - Osh highway, near the village of Romanovka, a speeding "Subaru Legacy" collided with the rear of a "Kia Optima" and left the scene of the accident.
From March 20 to 30, the Asian Futsal Championship for deaf athletes, organized by ADFF, will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This event became possible thanks to the information provided by the Raatbek Sanatbaev Sports School. This meeting will serve as a qualifying stage for the Winter Deaflympics, scheduled for 2027 in Austria.
On October 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the verdict in a case related to a road conflict during which gunfire occurred, and deemed the previously imposed punishment insufficiently strict. Information about the case was extracted from the State Register of Judicial Acts.
According to analysts from the EDB, the agricultural sector of the region is attracting the attention of investors from China, especially in the context of growing demand for quality food both within the country and in Central Asia. This is linked to improvements in living standards and an increase in consumer preferences. For China, investments in agriculture in neighboring countries fall within the framework of a broader strategy aimed at ensuring food security and diversifying sources of
Victoria Krinwald, being of German nationality, has been living in Kyrgyzstan for 17 years, where she teaches the Kyrgyz language using her unique methodology. She is currently studying at the Faculty of Kyrgyz Philology and is actively working on her educational program. In a conversation with 24.kg, Victoria shared her secrets on how to quickly master the Kyrgyz language.
The year 2025 became significant not only for officials but also for activists and bloggers who found themselves under arrest. Kaktus.media invites us to recall the most high-profile detentions and find out how the cases of these individuals are developing.
As of 5:00 PM on January 8, 2026, according to IQAir data, the air quality index in Bishkek is 260 AQI. This figure indicates a very unhealthy atmosphere.
According to IQAir data, as of January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality in Bishkek reached 161 AQI. This level of the air quality index is considered unhealthy.
Today, January 9, the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan will play its second match in the Asian Cup (U-23), which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. This time, the Kyrgyz players will face the footballers from Vietnam. The game will take place in Jeddah and will start at 20:00 Bishkek time.
In Bishkek and other regions of the country, fairs continue, which have become part of a broad program that started last year and is scheduled to run until June 2026. Every weekend in the capital, particularly on Saturdays and Sundays, these trade events take place.
In the new series "Our People Abroad," we introduce you to Aydai Ulukbekova, a native of Naryn, who now lives in the Polish capital — Warsaw. Aydai hails from the village of Kosh-Döbö, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region.
In this case, on January 5, 2025, the Prosecutor's Office of the Osh region opened a criminal case under articles 130 part 3 point 2 and 338 part 2 point 4 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan. The case has been forwarded for investigation to the investigative department of the Main Directorate of the State National Security Committee for the city of Osh and the Osh region. Currently, three police officers — "S.H.", "A.A." and "I.K." — have been detained and,
In the Chuy region, in the Sokuluk district, a fatal traffic accident occurred involving the driver of a "Subaru Legacy" vehicle. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the "Subaru" lost control of the vehicle and collided with another car. After that, he attempted to flee the scene but again lost control and drove onto the shoulder. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver died at the scene from his injuries.
The Ministry of Health has shared information about the condition of those injured in the fire at the nursing home in Bishkek. Recall that the tragedy occurred on January 6 on Abay Street at the capital's nursing home. The fire broke out in the palliative care unit, claiming the lives of two patients who were in extremely critical condition. Twelve other residents were urgently hospitalized.
At the Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, a performance of the farce-comedy "Mamulya," based on the play by Sergey Belov, will take place on January 30 and 31. According to information provided by the theater, the production is led by director Vyacheslav Vitti. The set designer for the performance is Angelina Gayer, while the choreography is handled by Maxim Lisovsky. The lighting for the performance is designed by Vladimir Karchin.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the incident occurred on January 9. On the night of January 7, as part of the "Wheel" raid in Shopokov, in the area of the Novostroyka residential complex, officers of the Traffic Police of the Chui Region stopped a BMW X5 vehicle. During the document check, the driver showed signs of alcohol intoxication, which led to his being taken to a narcological facility.
On January 5, in the Uzgen district, employees of the Osh regional office of the Environmental Supervision Service conducted a raid to monitor compliance with fishing regulations. According to information provided by the Environmental Supervision Service, the raid resulted in the identification of 5 men who violated amateur fishing rules. Penalties totaling 5,000 soms were imposed on the violators in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Fishing Rules).
On the night of January 9, the Russian armed forces launched a large-scale strike on Kyiv using drones. According to the mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, four people were killed and 19 were injured as a result of the attack. One of the strikes hit a residential high-rise building, and a fire was reported at a shopping center in the Desnyansky district. In the Pechersk district, a 24-story non-residential building was damaged. Klitschko noted that due to damage to critical infrastructure
- Currently, Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary merger talks that, according to information from Reuters and Bloomberg, could create a company with a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion. According to Reuters, both companies have confirmed that they are discussing a deal in which Rio Tinto may acquire a "partial or full" stake in Glencore. The structure of the deal is expected to include a stock exchange. If the negotiations are successful, the combined company will
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced plans for Washington to earn billions, and possibly trillions of dollars from the sale of Venezuelan oil. This information was voiced on the Fox News channel.
