On Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, between the Southern Highway and Semetey Street, the construction of four underground pedestrian crossings began on January 1. By January 9, the work had progressed to the stage of backfilling the structures with soil. The first of the crossings, which is closest to the Southern Highway, has already been backfilled. Although the soil has not yet reached full compaction, it is planned that after this stage is completed, asphalt laying will begin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, at the corner of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets, a new traffic light equipped with laser backlighting for the pedestrian crossing has been installed. This was reported by the local city hall. According to the information, the traffic light was created and assembled using the resources of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure".
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Bishkek has announced a tender for a cleaning company that will carry out regular cleaning in the Office building.
On the night of January 8 to 9, sharp changes in weather conditions occurred in the Talas region: thick fog appeared, significantly reducing visibility on the roads. In this regard, the regional traffic safety management (UTSBD) strongly recommends that drivers exercise caution: reduce speed, avoid crossing into oncoming traffic, and strictly adhere to traffic rules.
Starting from 8:00 AM, traffic is restricted on the section of Alymbek Datka Street in Osh. This information was provided by the city hall. The closed section covers the area from Aitieva Street to Asylkan.
Some government officials in Kyrgyzstan often cite the situation with street congestion and the fullness of cafes in Bishkek, questioning: if the economy is such, why are restaurants full? The answer to this question may lie in the "lipstick effect" hypothesis developed by American sociologist Juliet Schor. What is the "Lipstick Effect"?
On January 9, 1956, the lowest temperature was recorded in Bishkek — minus 25.1 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." On that day, the temperature in the capital reached a record level of −25.1 °C.
The flight transporting Kyrgyz citizens from Osh to Kuwait City for the purpose of performing Umrah finally departed from Namangan Airport in Uzbekistan after several delays. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Social media was actively discussing the long wait that Kyrgyz citizens faced in Namangan while awaiting their departure.
In Tashkent, a call was received by the "102" service that will likely be remembered for a long time. A local resident, who took his request very seriously, demanded that law enforcement free Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, claiming that he had become a victim of kidnapping by Donald Trump. Dispatchers tried to explain to him that such a situation was beyond their competence. The recording of this conversation soon appeared on social media and instantly went viral.
On the night of January 7 to 8, a collision between two cars occurred on the Bishkek - Osh highway. According to information from eyewitnesses, the incident took place in the Toktogul district. Preliminary data indicates that there are no casualties.
Today, January 8, at 19:36, an unusual event occurred in the sky over the village of Kara-Too, located in the Kochkor district. Local residents observed a group of 7-8 lights moving in a chain. The emotions and astonishment of the villagers were captured on video by one of them — Emil Monkoev.
In the documentary film "President," created by journalist Aibek Biibosun uulu, President Sadyr Japarov shared his memories of the events that took place in October 2020. He noted that he felt support from the people. While in detention, his associates and party allies conveyed information about the mood of the people to him. Japarov also mentioned that he read numerous comments on social media expressing trust in him.
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, the festival "Ak Ilbirs" will take place. This was reported to Turmush by the akim of the Jeti-Oguz district, Ermek Bakhaevdinov. According to him, the festival is organized at the Ak-Tash pasture as part of efforts to develop winter tourism. "To activate winter tourism, we are holding the festival 'Ak Ilbirs' at the Ak-Tash pasture. The main goal of the festival is to develop winter tourism, for which the arrangement
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people living and working abroad. After a video featuring Esen Sharshkeyev and his son became popular on social media, he decided to leave his job in Moscow. Esen was born in 1995 in Naryn.
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be -3 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +11 degrees.
In Osh, the dismantling of the monument to Barsbek-Kagan has begun, located at the corner of Gapar Aitieva and Bekmamata Osmonova streets. According to information from the city authorities, the relocation work is scheduled for January 8, 2026. The city hall reported that the monument will be moved to a new location; however, it will be different, as another monument is planned to be installed at the previous site. Currently, the monument has been temporarily dismantled, but it will be
A sociological survey covered more than a thousand respondents across the country According to the results of a sociological study conducted by the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research at Bishkek Humanities University, the majority of Kyrgyz citizens express optimism regarding the current state of affairs in the country.
At republican events, equipment provided by the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Culture Service" is now used. Previously, renting equipment from private companies required significant financial expenses. This was reported by the Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev in an interview with AKIpress. He emphasized that "Kyrgyz Culture Service" has an extensive technical base.
In an interview with The New York Times, President Trump noted that it will take time to determine the timeline for this process. He also added that U.S. oversight will cover not only oil supplies from Venezuela and their pricing policy but also the financing of that country over many years. Trump emphasized that the interim government of Venezuela is showing a willingness to cooperate by providing the U.S. with all necessary resources. He also confirmed that Washington is in contact with Delcy
The Muftiyat of Kyrgyzstan has appealed to citizens planning to perform Umrah and to tourism companies, urging them to consider potential risks and approach the organization of the pilgrimage with due responsibility. In the DUMK, it was noted that in recent days there have been delays and temporary cancellations of flights, including international ones, due to sharp weather changes, fog, and precipitation. Pilgrims are advised to closely monitor official warnings from meteorologists and take
The imam of the village of Kara-Küngöy received a pilgrimage voucher for Umrah from local residents, learning about his grandfather Turmush — Residents of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, gifted Imam Kumarbek Keramaev a voucher for performing Umrah, reports Turmush correspondent. After consulting with local elders, the villagers decided to raise funds by collecting 1000 soms from each household. These funds were directed towards purchasing a 14-day pilgrimage
President Sadyr Japarov shared the results of education funding President Sadyr Japarov reported that in 2023, funding was allocated from the state budget for the construction and renovation of educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan.
According to the latest data from international air quality monitoring, Bishkek has once again ranked third among the most polluted major cities in the world based on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
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
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
