With the beginning of the new year 2026, vibrant celebrations took place simultaneously around the planet, where residents of various countries delighted themselves with fireworks and unique shows. The first to welcome the New Year were the inhabitants of Kiritimati Island in Kiribati, while the last were several Pacific islands, marking an event that spanned about 26 hours.
In Dubai, spectators enjoyed a grand fireworks display and laser show at the famous Burj Khalifa, where a countdown and a welcoming message were projected on the building's facade. In Rio de Janeiro, a large crowd gathered on Copacabana Beach for concerts and a 12-minute fireworks show.
Shanghai amazed guests with a New Year's gala concert featuring humanoid robots, while in London, despite the low temperatures, the traditional fireworks attracted a huge crowd of spectators. In Barcelona, a show was organized on Montjuïc Mountain, combining pyrotechnics, drones, and music inspired by the four elements.
Meanwhile, in Damascus, the celebration was more modest—people gathered in squares with calls for unity, and beyond Earth, Chinese taikonauts from the orbital ship "Shenzhou-21" recorded a festive message to humanity.
New Year 2026 is already being celebrated in several countries, while in Kyrgyzstan, the celebration will begin at midnight from December 31 to January 1. Eight countries in the world celebrate this...
On the night of December 31 to January 1, residents of many countries around the world celebrated the arrival of 2026 with bright fireworks, light shows, and concerts. Central squares of cities and...
On December 31, large-scale celebrations took place in Bishkek to welcome the New Year 2026, featuring bright lights and a concert in the central square. Photo from the city hall. Ala-Too Central...
Today, December 26, at 7:00 PM, the stage and folk ensemble "Kyrgyz-Ruhu" will perform at Ala-Too Square. This event has been made possible thanks to the support of the Culture Department...
Soon the New Year's Eve will arrive, when the residents of Kyrgyzstan will listen to the president's address, exchange greetings with loved ones, and wish each other all the best. While you...
According to information from the city authorities, the opening of the new park "Sanjyra" was attended by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the...
Residents of the microdistrict "Kok-Zhar" contacted the Call Center. They note that the lack of a sidewalk forces them to walk on the road. “The sidewalk is in extremely poor condition, and...
In the village of Dolon, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, traditional winter recreation has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. Every year during the cold season, Lake Dolon...
In the Naryn region, in the village of Ak-Tal, the construction of a new two-story kindergarten has been completed, which is now ready for operation, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening of...
As a result of the explosion in a bar at a ski resort in Switzerland, 40 people have died and around 100 have been injured, reports the portal Le Nouvelliste. The incident occurred at an...
A fire at the historic Vondelkerk church started shortly before 01:00. According to reports from the Dutch broadcaster NOS, no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. However, due to...
On the evening of December 30, there is a significant influx of shoppers in the supermarkets of Bishkek. Long lines have formed in the sales areas and at the checkout counters, especially in the...
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, prior to the start of combat duty, specialists responsible for launch operations, communication, security, and power supply underwent retraining at...
From December 8 to 23, the first tour of the ballet troupe of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev took place in Spain, achieving great success....
On December 25, a ceremonial opening of a new slaughterhouse took place in the village of Daroot-Korgon, located in the Chon-Alai district. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of...
In the center of Osh, where the New Year celebrations took place, the cleanup work has been completed. This information was provided by the city administration. As a result of the cleanup, 20 cubic...
In his address on the occasion of the arrival of 2026, António Guterres urged world leaders to "rethink priorities" and invest in development rather than destruction. According to the UN...
The Patrol Service of the Bishkek City Police Department decided to delight the residents of Kyrgyzstan with the upcoming New Year holidays and published a funny video on its Instagram account. This...
In the Call center Kaktus.media, local residents from Sergey Lazo Street expressed their dissatisfaction with the condition of the road. “Our road surface has been in terrible condition for a long...
As reported by the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of "Birimidik" are concerned about the lack of sidewalks in their area. “On the west side along the Small Chuy Canal, there is no...
Local residents from Ankara Street contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. They are urging city authorities to pay attention to the problem of puddles at bus stops after precipitation. “At the...
, Yrysbek SHADYBEKOV With the arrival of the new year, journalists from 24.kg went to the streets of Osh to find out how local residents are bidding farewell to 2025 and what changes they have...
At the professional boxing evening Saikou X Lush vol.4, which took place in Nagoya, Japan, Kyrgyz boxers achieved victory over the Japanese team with a final score of 4:3. According to...
A winter storm in the United States, accompanied by snow and hail, has caused serious disruptions in transportation. Thousands of people found themselves at airports during the long weekend between...
In the village of Ketmen-Töbö, located in the Kara-Kul district of the Jalal-Abad region, a two-story residential building with six apartments burned down on the night of December 31, reports Turmush...
The vice-mayor reassured the residents of the capital At a recent district meeting, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov explained that the renovation process and the new general plan of Bishkek are not...
On New Year's Eve, at 10:00 PM, residents of Osh, Balakchy, and Kyzyl-Kiya witnessed a power outage and the cessation of musical accompaniment. Information about this quickly spread on social...
As the New Year 2026 approaches, it's time to assess how much more expensive the celebration has become. The editorial team of Kaktus.media conducted a study to find out how much the ingredients...
Peruvian shamans during a ritual on the beach in Lima. Photo AFP. On December 29, Peruvian shamans conducted a traditional New Year's ritual, during which they made important predictions...
On Chuy Avenue, near the "Oktabr" cinema, a solemn opening of a monument to Tolomush Okeyev — an outstanding Kyrgyz filmmaker — took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This event...
In the village of Shoron, where about 2,000 people live, local residents face the problem of a lack of educational institutions and kindergartens, which forces them to send their children to...
At the meeting of the People's Kurultai on December 25, delegate Mirlan Dzhusupbekov, representing the Jayil and Suusamyr rural districts, noted that local residents are tired of the unpleasant...
In Bishkek, the New Year's Eve night passed mostly without incidents; however, the city police reported a number of cases of domestic violence. On December 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM, a report was...
The village of Orgochor is located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. During the Soviet Union, the village was well-known because the villagers raised Kyrgyz fine-wool sheep....
Recently, a grand opening of a new flower market took place near the Osh National Drama Theater, reports Turmush correspondent. The ceremony was attended by Osh Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman...
The connection between Mongols and Native Americans is not limited to genetics but also encompasses linguistic aspects. An international team of geneticists, exploring over a century of assumptions,...
According to reports from social media users, the New Year celebrations in Osh and Balakchy were interrupted at 10:00 PM when power outages occurred in various areas of the cities, including the...
Residents of quarter No. 233 in the rural district of Manas in the Kara-Suu region of the Osh province have complained about the condition of the road. According to them, during rain and snow, the...
Villagers opposed the solar power plant Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva presented at a session of the Jogorku Kenesh the appeals of the residents of the village of Ortok, who are unhappy with the...
The receded areas of the sea have formed sandy islands, and some boats have become stranded in shallow waters, as reported by the media. An astonishing natural phenomenon occurred in the...
The bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen. Photo Polizei Gelsenkirchen / dpa / picture alliance. In the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, a robbery occurred at the Sparkasse bank. The criminals drilled...
On December 26 at 19:00, a concert featuring the pop-folk ensemble "Kyrgyz-Ruhu" will take place at Ala-Too Square. This event has been made possible thanks to the support of the Culture...
The State Museum of the History of Cosmonautics named after K.E. Tsiolkovsky, located in Kaluga, has announced its plans for 2026. This year, the museum, considered the cradle of cosmonautics, will...
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan with congratulations on the occasion of the upcoming New Year 2026. In his greeting, he noted:...
In the village of Boroldoy, located in the Kemin district, a rare snow leopard climbed a tree near the home of a local resident. Later, it was successfully removed with the help of specialists....
On December 26, the Help the Children-SKD foundation held the "Warmth of the New Year" event at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood in Bishkek. During the...
