The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services commented on the situation regarding the "Altai" town project being built on the outskirts of Bishkek. Initially, photos appeared on social media showing the excavations filled with water.
On January 7, an accident involving a private Robinson R44 helicopter occurred at the "Ashatli-Park" ski resort. On the same day, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Perm Krai, both passengers of the helicopter died. Among them were Ilyas Gimadutdinov, the founder of the company "Tattranskom," and his colleague Elmira Konyakov.
Photo courtesy of the PCR press service It was reported by the president of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, through his social media that the project for the construction of the 'Altai' residential complex in Bishkek was not approved by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that the site planned for the construction of the complex is seismically active. His comments were prompted by a video
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has clarified the new requirements for the visa bond for citizens of the country planning to visit the USA for business or tourism purposes. Starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of several countries, including the Kyrgyz Republic, will be required to pay a financial bond, which will range from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount will be determined by the consular officer during the interview.
Complaints have been received at the Kaktus.media Call Center from residents about a recently repaired road. “Recently, repairs were carried out at the intersection of Chuy and Osmonkula streets near the bridge, but unfortunately, a hole remains. Who is responsible for such work? Why do the same problems keep arising in our city? Where is the drainage? In such cases, drainage should be provided,” they state.
In the Aksy district, several poachers were detained over the course of a week for illegal fishing and hunting of rock partridges. This information was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a game management specialist from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Alimbek Aydarov noted that the department's employees regularly conduct raids. "In the village of Pravda, we drew up protocols for three citizens who went fishing. At the time
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, along with Deputy Askarala Madaminov, held a meeting with an international expert group that arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Mountain – Sulayman-Too." The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that the experts will be in Kyrgyzstan from January 7 to 12, and their plans include developing new nominations that will help optimize the boundaries of the buffer zone
In the Pervomaisky district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, police officers detained a young man suspected of trafficking synthetic drugs. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD). According to law enforcement agencies, on January 7, information about a possible sale of synthetic drugs in the Pervomaisky district was received by the service that deals with the fight against illegal drug trafficking. Based on this information, the
At the winter fair "Karakol Winter Fair 2026," a demonstration of the elechek was held, organized by artisans from the Jeti-Oguz region, attracting the attention of visitors. This part of the event, dedicated to the national headdress, became one of the most memorable.
In an interview with AKIpress, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev shared plans for the construction of new cultural facilities and the major renovation of theaters in various cities and villages. The minister reported that the Issyk-Kul Regional Musical Drama Theater named after K. Zhantoshiev in Karakol is in critical condition.
In Cholpon-Ata, local deputies approved changes to the names of several streets and objects. This decision was made at a meeting on December 16, 2025. As stated in the resolution, the basis for the changes were requests from the city mayor's office received on December 9 and 11, 2025. In accordance with the law "On Geographical Names in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the rules approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution dated March 25, 2025, No. 149, the city council agreed
According to Orda.kz, Murat Bisembin, who was 53 years old, passed away after a long treatment. He became famous for his role in the film "Racketir".
The Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, expressed the opinion that the country should take steps in response to the introduction of a visa bond by the United States. According to him, the visa regime for U.S. citizens needs to be reconsidered.
The President of the National Academy of Sciences, Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, reported that he only recently learned about the construction of the "Altai" town through social media. He emphasized that this area is known for its high groundwater levels, which necessitates the use of special engineering solutions and approvals for any construction project. Nevertheless, the project, which includes 1,500 five-story buildings, has not been approved by the Institute of Seismology. Abdrakhmatov
According to Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, new legislative measures regarding migration policy are being developed in the country. He announced this on his Telegram channel. The following changes are planned:
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with international experts who arrived in the country to work on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sulaiman-Too." This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The expert group was sent to Kyrgyzstan as part of a government decision regarding the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries for Mount Sulaiman-Too, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. The mission will
The existing facility does not meet sanitary and veterinary control requirements During his working trip to the Jayil district, the presidential representative in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, familiarized himself with the working conditions of the existing livestock market and inspected the site allocated for the construction of a new facility.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informs its citizens who plan to apply for non-immigrant B-1/B-2 visas (for business and tourism) to the United States of America about the introduction of new requirements from the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of State, starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of several countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to provide a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount of the deposit will be
Photo from the internet. Murat Bisembin Famous Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. In late December 2025, the artist suffered a stroke. His daughter announced his passing on social media. Murat Bisembin became well-known for his roles in Kazakh films and series, having appeared in more than twenty projects.
In the Chuy region, police officers detained a man suspected of hooligan actions that led to multiple stab wounds. This was reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement information, the incident occurred on January 5. At 06:00, a local resident born in 1972, named S.K., approached the Panfilov District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that an unknown assailant attacked him near the "Nur" store in Kainde and, motivated by hooliganism,
The U.S. Department of State has published a list of 38 countries whose citizens are required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas for travel for tourism or business purposes. Since Donald Trump came to power, U.S. immigration policy has undergone changes, including the initiation of the deportation of illegal migrants. The introduction of the visa bond has become part of this new immigration strategy.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to transfer several land plots to the municipal ownership of the Naryn city mayor's office. This resolution, titled "On the Transfer of Land Plots to the Municipal Ownership of the Naryn City Mayor's Office in the Naryn Region," was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev on December 12, 2025. The document states that the transfer of land is carried out to address social and economic issues, provide housing
According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident occurred after a resident of the village of Soviet, J. R., born in 1983, reported to the police station of the Issyk-Ata district. He stated that his car, a NISSAN R'NESSA, was stolen on the night of January 5 to 6, while it was parked near his house. In connection with this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the theft of motor vehicles.
In Bishkek, a check has begun on families registered due to cases of domestic violence. This information was announced by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Leninsky District. Photo from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek's Leninsky District. Head of GOM-1 Altynbek Chynberdiev meeting with a victim of domestic violence
Kudret Taychabarov, the former director of the SEZ "Bishkek," remains in custody for an extended period. The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has ruled to extend his detention until February 8, 2026. This decision was announced on December 30, 2025, as reported by "Tandyr Media," citing lawyer Pamir Suranbaev. We remind you that Taychabarov was detained on suspicion of connections with organized criminal groups. He has been charged under articles related to the creation
Citizens are advised to activate two-factor authentication to secure their accounts Recently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has recorded an increase in cases of fraud using the popular messenger WhatsApp. According to the agency, criminals gain access to users' accounts and start sending messages to their friends and relatives asking for urgent financial help.
The Republican Blood Center in Bishkek has made an urgent appeal to citizens for help in the form of donations. Currently, blood supplies are critically low.
According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan lost in their match against Saudi Arabia. The final score of the match was 0:1, with the only goal scored in the 88th minute.
The Capital Construction Management of drinking water supply and wastewater facilities has announced a procurement for the development of project and estimate documentation. According to information posted on the state procurement portal, the subject of the procurement is the design and construction of a drinking water supply system for the village of Zardaly, located in the Kara-Bak rural administration of the Batken district in the Batken region.
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people living outside their homeland. Nurbakyt Orozbaev, who is 25 years old, currently lives in Poland, where the country is recognized through the lens of the history of the USSR, Bivol, and Shevchenko. Nurbakyt was born on August 2, 2001, in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he also spent the first years of his life and attended elementary school. His parents are from Kyrgyzstan: his father is from the village of Moldo-Asan in the Talas region,
According to information received by the Call center Kaktus.media, residents of the village of Sadovoe are facing a serious problem: the water supply pipe in their settlement has burst, and the leak has not been fixed for one and a half weeks. Local residents of Vostochnaya Street report: "The problem with the water supply began almost half a month ago. We have repeatedly contacted the leadership of the aiyl okmotu, and although we were promised action, there has been no real progress for
In Kyrgyzstan, searches for missing people often start too late, when the chances of success approach zero. However, where technology and human efforts fall short, four-legged rescuers from the canine center "Rescuer" come to the aid. In an interview with 24.kg, volunteers shared stories about the remarkable Barkhan, their missions in earthquake-stricken Turkey, as well as the searches for children and the difficulties they face, including the need to reach call locations by taxi.
In Shopokov, the work of the LLC "LAHORE STEEL MILLS" was checked, where foreign citizens also work. The press service of the president's representative in the Chui region reported this to a Turmush correspondent. The main reason for the working visit of the plenipotentiary was numerous complaints from local residents about the possible negative impact of the enterprise on the environment and public health. According to the townspeople, the issue of smoke pollution and the
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared with AKIpress details about the theaters that were renovated in 2025, as well as the replacement of equipment in them. Children's Theater: from "shabby building" to "sweet treat"
At the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets in Bishkek, modern traffic lights with laser illumination for pedestrians have been installed. Abylbek uulu Bakai, the director of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," noted that in adverse weather conditions, such as rain or fog, the number of incidents where vehicles hit pedestrians increases. The new traffic lights are intended to improve safety and create comfortable conditions for pedestrians.
According to the draft resolution, which is available for discussion, the Rehabilitation Center will be integrated into the structure of the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products. This merger will create a new Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products and Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities, under the management of the Ministry of Labor. This decision has been made as part of efforts to simplify bureaucratic procedures in the public service.
During a raid conducted in Uzgen, 18 minors were found on the street at night without adult supervision. This information was provided by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region. According to the data, employees of the Uzgen District Department of Internal Affairs organized a preventive event called "Teenager–Night" during the winter holidays to reduce the level of crime and offenses among youth.
The approved production calendar for 2026 has been presented by the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. According to the Labor Code, the non-working public holidays include:
As the New Year and Christmas holidays approach, when many people go traveling, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan warns about an increased likelihood of apartment burglaries. During this time, criminals often take advantage of the prolonged absence of homeowners. To reduce the risk of theft, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic advises citizens to follow a number of recommendations:
Today, the new film "Unchukpa," created by Kyrgyz director Danish Akylbekov, is being released. The plot of the film is based on real events that shook Bishkek. A series of mysterious disappearances of girls begins in the city. Experienced investigator Mirbek tries to unravel this tangled web, following the trail of a maniac. At the same time, ninth-grader Malika finds herself locked in the school for the entire night, unaware that the very killer the whole city is searching for is
As it became known, 24-year-old Aimeirim Akshieva, who was previously reported missing, has now been found. The situation unfolded as follows: on January 6, around 5:50 PM, the girl's sister contacted the police, reporting that Aimeirim had left for a meeting with Bakyt Asakeev, her partner, and after that, her phone stopped responding. In this regard, an incident was registered, and extensive search operations were initiated by the police department of the Lenin district.
According to information posted on the official Polymarket website, users who placed bets on a supposed American invasion of Venezuela will not receive their winnings. The company explained that U.S. President Donald Trump's words about America "taking charge" of Venezuela are not sufficient grounds to qualify the situation as an invasion, especially considering that negotiations are ongoing with the Venezuelan government.
The administration of the Shaiybek rural district has announced the procurement of services for the development of project and estimate documentation. The object of procurement is "Construction of a cultural center in the village of Chok-Tal".
The "Narisete-2026" competitions are scheduled from January 3 to January 10 for civil servants and veteran amateurs The international futsal tournament "Narisete-2026" will take place in Bishkek from January 3 to January 10, 2026, aimed at promoting this sport among civil servants and veteran amateurs.
In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained a man suspected of attempting to murder a relative. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. The incident occurred on January 7, when the duty officer of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district received a report from B. K., who stated that he had been seriously injured with a knife. The victim was immediately hospitalized at the National Surgical Center named after M. M. Mamakeev.
There are about 14,000 active objects in low Earth orbit, and the amount of space debris consists of at least 45,000 large fragments. Traffic in this area now resembles a traffic jam in a large city during rush hour, and the situation is rapidly deteriorating. The study warns: a powerful magnetic storm could lead to serious consequences, depriving people of everything that has been sent into space. As a result, a ring of debris could form, destroying any new launches and missions.
On December 25, 2025, at 16:39, the Department of Capital Construction announced a tender for the procurement of technical supervision services. As part of this tender, it was planned to procure services for "Technical supervision of the construction of a new modern city museum, equipped with the necessary equipment," which will be located on Kurmanbek Street in the city of Manas. The expected contract value was 873,400 Kyrgyz soms.
A representative of the president responded to citizens' appeals