According to meteorologists' forecasts, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek at the beginning of the week. On January 5, variable cloudiness is predicted. At night, the temperature will drop to -1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +5 degrees.
In the maternity ward of the O. Kökkezoov General Practice Center in the Ak-Talinsky district, on December 31, 36-year-old Munara Sultanalieva gave birth to her fourth child. According to doctor Maiрам Toktomambet kyzy, the condition of both the mother and the newborn is good.
Burulai Zhusupbek kyzy, 27 years old, is studying at the medical faculty in Düsseldorf, Germany. She was born in the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region and is currently studying at Heinrich Heine University.
The National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev has announced a series of events dedicated to the New Year holidays. The program from January 4 to January 11 includes the following events:
Important update for taxi drivers: the deadline for obtaining licenses has been extended to February 1, 2026. Inspections for license checks will begin on February 2. Currently, there are no queues for obtaining the document.
Clear weather without precipitation is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be around 0 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +8.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service In Bishkek, work has begun on the installation of new sewage networks on Kulikovskaya and Slavyanskaya streets, as well as on Rybinsky Lane. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. Due to this work, from January 4 to January 5, 2026, a section of Budenny Street, located between Jibek Jolu Avenue and BChK, will be temporarily closed to traffic. Construction work on the sewage system will be carried out on this section.
According to a study conducted by the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research (CIO) at BGU, more than 84% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan view the year 2026 with optimism. The survey, which covered the period from December 25 to 29, showed that 46.7% of participants believe that the upcoming year will be "quite successful," while 37.6% assess it as "generally good." Only 8% of respondents expressed pessimistic forecasts, categorizing 2026 as "rather difficult" or
In Bishkek, work has begun on the creation of sewage networks on Kulikovskaya Street, Slavyanskaya Street, and in Rybinsky Lane, reports the press service of the city hall. In connection with this work, from January 4 to January 5, 2026, traffic will be restricted on the section of Budenny Street, which stretches from Jibek-Jolu Avenue to BChK. During this period, construction work will be carried out for the installation of sewage systems.
Bishkek January 4, Sunday At night, the temperature is expected to be from 0 to +2 °C, with cloudy weather. During the day, the temperature will rise to 6...8 °C, also cloudy.
According to the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research (CIO), more than 64% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan positively assess the results of 2025. The survey, conducted from December 25 to 29, showed that 47.7% of respondents believe that the outgoing year was "generally good," while 17.0% rated it as "very successful." At the same time, 25% of the study participants characterized 2025 as "both good and bad," while 7% expressed their negative viewpoint, choosing the
The National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev has acquired a new Steinway & Sons piano, which costs 25 million soms. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Culture
Photo from the internet The first day of the new year gifted residents of the Leningrad region a rare natural phenomenon — "light pillars." Locals captured this spectacle in photos and videos that were shared on social media. This is reported by the News.ru website. These optical effects looked so captivating that they created the illusion of a forest of vertical beams of light. They were observed in several localities in the region, including Garbolovo and Vartemyagi, as well as
In the Malachite Hall of the National Opera and Ballet Theater named after A. Maldybaev, a concert was held featuring the new D-274 model piano from the renowned manufacturer Steinway & Sons. This event took place on December 31, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The piano was acquired on December 15, and Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev noted in an interview with AKIpress that its cost is 25 million soms.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a statement regarding the increased danger associated with tubing during the New Year holidays. The department strongly recommends that citizens take precautions, especially during outdoor activities in the mountains. The Ministry noted that tubes can reach very high speeds and are difficult to control, which increases the likelihood of injuries from collisions with obstacles or other people. Such descents often lead to falls
On Friday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred in the Pacific Ocean, near the Mexican state of Guerrero. As a result of the tremors, buildings swayed, and pieces of cladding fell from the roofs. This was reported by the Interfax agency. The tremors were felt not only in Guerrero but also in other cities, including the capital of the country — Mexico City. In connection with the incident, the President of Mexico interrupted his press conference.
At the end of the calendar year, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. N. Yeltsin summarized the results and recorded key changes. The year 2025 became a time of transition for the university from individual decisions to the creation of a long-term development strategy. One of the most significant events was the signing of an intergovernmental agreement on the construction of a new campus for KRSU — the first world-class campus of the Russian Federation outside of Russia. This
On December 30, the grand opening of the "Kosmos" cinema took place in Tokmok, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The cinema was leased according to an agreement signed between the Department of Cinematography and the State Property Management Fund. The tenant initiated a major renovation, which has been successfully completed.
The Traffic Safety Department reports the extension of the license issuance period for taxi drivers until February 1, 2026. Starting February 2, inspections will begin across the country to check for licenses among drivers. Currently, there are no queues for obtaining licenses.
In the village of Vinogradnoye, located in the Chuy region, the implementation of the project for the construction of a new livestock market is ongoing. Currently, work is being carried out on site preparation and landscaping. This market will serve as a temporary alternative for livestock trading, as the private livestock market in Tokmok was previously closed due to non-compliance with sanitary and veterinary requirements. As a result, there arose a need to create a convenient and organized
From December 29 to 30, a festive event called "At - Adamdyn Kanaty" took place at the Kurmanjan Datka Center for Nomadic Civilization. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this event aimed to highlight the importance of the horse in the lives of nomadic peoples, as well as its historical and cultural significance.
Photo of the café owners Recently, an incident occurred in Bishkek that caused public outcry: a half-century-old poplar was cut down near a café at the corner of Akhunbaev and Shukurov streets. The owners of the establishment commented on the situation, as it sparked discontent among local residents. According to information provided by the owners, the decision to cut down the tree was not made by them, but came from municipal services. The cutting work was carried out by employees of
The award ceremony of the XII National Film Prize "Ak Ilbirs" took place on December 30 at the A. Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater, marking a significant event for Kyrgyz cinema. This year, the winners of the "Ak Ilbirs" award were announced in the following nominations:
The Department of Capital Construction has announced a tender for technical supervision services for the creation of a new modern museum in the city of Manas, which will be located on Kurmanbek Street. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, this tender involves the use of the quotation request method with specific qualification requirements. The evaluation of the submitted proposals will be conducted according to the standard procedure.
The year 2026 promises to be particularly eventful: film companies are preparing new installments of famous franchises, unique auteur projects, and large-scale reboots. Audiences are already anticipating films that will not only meet their expectations but also shape the future of cinema. In our list from 24.kg, we present 15 films of various genres that will attract viewers' attention in 2026.
This tournament features youth teams under 23 years old The Kyrgyz U-23 team has landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026.
Photo from the internet. Tom Hiddleston as 'the night manager' from the eponymous series In the first full week of January 2026 (from January 5 to January 11), viewers can look forward to the long-awaited continuations of well-known crime dramas and thrillers. The focus is on the return of Tom Hiddleston in the new season of 'The Night Manager', as well as the finale of anti-corruption investigations in the series 'Saint Pierre' and new anime projects. 1 ‘The
In the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, a new creative group called "Shayir Apalar" has been established. A recent cultural event marked the official opening of this collective. The initiators were the deputies of the ayil council, Farida Tokusheva and Salamat Toloova, who is also the head of the local club. They prepared and submitted an application for a small project with a budget of 100,000 soms to the Institute for Development
According to the data, in the Batken region, there were 31 births from 8:00 AM on December 31, 2025, to 8:00 AM on January 1, 2026. Of the newborns, 18 were boys and 13 were girls.
In the past, Kyrgyz people prepared many delicious and nutritious dishes from animal meat. However, over time, some of these traditions have been lost. Cholponai Sagyndykova, a resident of the At-Bashinsky district in the Naryn region, spoke about a dish called "Uzun saryga tüymöch" and how it is prepared.
On January 6, a lecture titled "The Christmas Theme in European Art of the 13th-18th Centuries: Icons and Frescoes" will take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. In anticipation of Christmas, participants in the lecture will immerse themselves in the study of examples of religious painting, where they will be able to appreciate the richness of artistic solutions illustrating a unified
Special services seized counterfeit products, excise stamps, and equipment During a tax inspection in Bishkek, an underground enterprise producing counterfeit alcohol was discovered.
In Bishkek, on January 2, a fight broke out between several girls at an entertainment venue on Jumabek Street. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to information received by the duty officer around 3:00 AM, the incident was registered in the Incident Log of the Police Department of this district.
In the archive of Olga Afanasyeva, a resident of Kara-Balta, unique photographs from the distant year of 1973 are preserved. In one of the color photographs, you can see the New Year's motto that adorned the entrance to the Lenin House of Culture: "All roads and orbits are open for you."
The evacuation of 150 students has been completed A fire occurred in a dormitory located in the Pervomaisky district of the capital. The total area affected by the fire was 350 square meters.
According to the new legislation coming into effect on January 20, Russian children under 14 will not be able to travel to countries such as Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and South Ossetia using only their birth certificate. This information has been posted on the website of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia. Now, children will need a foreign passport to travel. At the same time, teenagers over 14 will continue to have the ability to travel to the specified countries with
Photo 24.kg Baktybek Ibykeev, a People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic and an outstanding opera singer, despite his significant experience and talent, exhibits modesty when speaking about himself. However, as soon as Russian romances come up in conversation, especially those related to the war years, his eyes fill with fire, and his soul begins to resonate in unison with the songs, demonstrating a deep attachment to his craft. Yulia Babich, a Honored Artist and concertmaster, has been
Photo by Aydai Donbaeva Aydai Donbaeva, a native of Kyrgyzstan, joined the international organization Mensa at the age of 20, which is the largest and oldest association of people with high intelligence quotients. She shared this with a journalist from 24.kg. In early June 2024, Aydai successfully passed the international Mensa IQ test held in the Czech Republic. The testing took place in one of the classrooms of the Czech Technical University (ČVUT) under the supervision of an examiner within
According to the resource "Weather and Climate," on January 3, 1955, a record cold was set in Bishkek when the temperature dropped to -29 degrees. On the same day, extremely low temperatures were observed in the capital.
At the end of 2025, sport fisherman Vladimir Khoroshev made an amazing discovery at the Ala-Archa reservoir, catching a crucian carp weighing 3 kilograms 600 grams. According to Khoroshev, due to the warm and prolonged autumn, the fishing season with a float rod continued until mid-December. "At the beginning of the month, there was decent biting at Ala-Archa, and crucians weighing up to a kilogram were being caught regularly. I decided to test my luck and went fishing," he said.
At the Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov, the long-awaited premiere of the play "Princess Turandot," based on the famous fable by Carlo Gozzi, will take place on December 7 and 8. As reported by theater sources, the direction of the play will be carried out by the Moscow theater figure Timur Galeev.
The next heroine in our "Our People Abroad" section is Tolgonai Cholponkulova, who has been living in Dubai for five years. She was born in 1993 in the village of Birinchi Mai, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. Currently, Tolgonai works as a realtor in one of the construction companies, where communication takes place in Arabic and English. Among her clients are Arabs, Indians, and Iranians.
The rural district of Karkyra summarizes the results of 2025. The district includes 11 villages, with a total population of 20,692 people. In 2025, numerous activities were implemented, funded by the local budget, internal investments, grants, and funds.
Clear weather without precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −2 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +14.
Image from the internet. New law banning extramarital sex in Indonesia Starting January 2, 2026, an updated Criminal Code will come into effect in Indonesia, introducing criminal penalties for extramarital relationships and cohabitation without official registration. This law applies to both local residents and foreign citizens, including tourists vacationing in Bali. This has been reported by international news agencies. Under the new legislation, only a limited circle of individuals can
In Kyrgyzstan, women dedicate about 4 hours and 40 minutes daily to household chores. This information is provided by the National Statistical Committee. The time spent by women on household tasks accounts for 19.4% of the total daily time budget, while men spend only 3.8%, which is less than one hour a day.
Women appealed to the ombudsman Jamila Jamambaeva According to the press service of the akiykatchy, Jamila Jamambaeva visited the women's correctional colony No. 2 located in the village of Sadovoe. More than 40 women expressed a desire to meet with her.
A meeting of the Council on Science, Innovation, and Modern Technologies was held