Incidents

On the bridge over the Naryn River on the Bishkek-Osh highway, a fuel truck with oil overturned — eyewitnesses sent videos

An incident involving a fuel truck occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, which overturned on the bridge over the Naryn River, eyewitnesses reported to a Turmush correspondent. According to witnesses, the road traffic accident happened today, January 14, around 10:00 on the bridge in the village of Kırpsay. Traffic on the road was restricted for more than an hour.

14.01.2026, 11:42

Society

New Transformer Substations Installed in Chui Region

In the Chuy region, the installation of new complete transformer substations (KTP) has been completed, carried out by the local electric network enterprise. In particular, new installations were placed in the following settlements:

14.01.2026, 11:41

Incidents

Road Conflict in Bishkek. Man Detained for Threats with a Pistol

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred where a man was waving an object resembling a gun during a road dispute. As a result, he was detained and taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. An administrative protocol was drawn up against the detainee under Article 126 (Minor Hooliganism) of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. A pneumatic pistol was seized from him, and he was placed in a temporary detention cell. According to the police, the

14.01.2026, 11:40

Society

Deputy: Before the New Year, Kyrgyzstanis had to leave Russia en masse

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Suynbek Omurzakov reported on the inclusion of Kyrgyz citizens legally residing in Russia in the Register of Controlled Persons. According to Omurzakov, Kyrgyz nationals have approached him regarding the blocking of their bank accounts and restrictions on their movement. As a result, they were forced to leave the Russian Federation before the holidays.

14.01.2026, 11:35

World

In Iran, about 300 participants in the riots have been detained

The Iranian police reported the detention of 297 individuals who participated in the riots, as reported by IRIB. This information was conveyed through RIA Novosti. According to the head of the police department responsible for public safety, all detainees are connected to protests supported by American and Israeli entities.

14.01.2026, 11:35

Exclusive

The deputy called for a review of electricity limits taking into account the climate of the regions.

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, 2026, Deputy Nurlanbek Azygaliev made a request to reconsider the existing electricity capacity limits for citizens. According to the parliamentarian, the unified limit of 3 kW, established during peak hours of the heating season 2025-2026, does not meet the needs of many regions. This problem is particularly acute in mountainous and cold areas.

14.01.2026, 11:35

Society

The deputy reported how many cars with foreign license plates did not pass legalization

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Marlen Mamataliev reported that approximately 2,000 cars have not undergone legalization. He reminded that he had previously suggested conducting an additional legalization of vehicles with foreign license plates. However, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Iskender Asylkulov stated that government agencies do not have accurate information on the number of cars needing legalization. “The minister said that if I help determine the

14.01.2026, 11:32

Sports

Arman Tsarukyan Ready for Fights in the UFC, Awaiting Title Shot in Lightweight Division

Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan, who withdrew from the fight against Islam Makhachev in 2025, has confirmed his readiness to compete in the UFC without holding the lightweight title. Despite being close to a title fight in the 155-pound category, the athlete wants to remain active in the ring.

14.01.2026, 11:31

Exclusive

In Tashkent, a man called 102 and complained about Trump. He was detained.

An audio recording has been circulated on social media in which a man calls 102 claiming that Trump "stole" Maduro and demands police intervention. According to a court ruling announced on January 7, this citizen was fined. It is specified that on January 6, while in a state of intoxication, he made a call to number 102 and requested to register his complaint against the American president.

14.01.2026, 11:30

Education

The deputy requests to allow students of the Aravan district to continue studying in the mosque and FAP until the school is built.

In the Aravan district, students of the Madamin Nazarov school are temporarily studying in the premises of a mosque and a rural health post (FAP). At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov (District No. 5) reported that local residents are asking to keep their children in these institutions until the construction of a new school is completed, instead of transferring them to educational establishments located far from their homes.

14.01.2026, 11:30

Incidents

The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek and officials in the landfill case

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) reported the detention of several officials from the Bishkek city administration, including a former vice mayor, in connection with an investigation into corruption schemes related to the project for a new landfill in the capital. According to information provided by the GKNB, a criminal case has been initiated due to the misuse of budget funds within the framework of the program for modernizing the solid waste management system

14.01.2026, 11:30

Politics

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Optimize Border Capacity at the State Border

During a phone conversation, the foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and Uzbekistan, Bakhtier Saidov, discussed the importance of coordinating efforts to ensure uninterrupted cargo transit and creating more favorable conditions for trade development in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. During the conversation, the heads of the foreign policy agencies paid special attention to cooperation issues, including the development of international transport corridors and

14.01.2026, 11:29

Health

The deputy requests the construction of a dormitory or boarding house for companions of cancer patients.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Gulya Kozhokulova (district No. 22) raised the issue of the need for the construction of a dormitory or boarding house for the relatives of patients at the Oncology Center in Bishkek, who come from other regions. She noted that families accompany their loved ones for surgeries, and sometimes they simply have nowhere to stay. Residents of neighboring houses report that they sometimes offer shelter to such people, as hotels are not always

14.01.2026, 11:27

Society

Tinted "Range Rover" filmed near the airport — driver punished

In Talas, a "Range Rover" vehicle with illegally tinted windows was spotted. According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Talas region, the driver of the vehicle has been fined 20,000 soms, and the vehicle itself has been placed in a towing lot.

14.01.2026, 11:24

Ecology

Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 179 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir data, on January 14, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 179 AQI. This figure indicates unhealthy air quality.

14.01.2026, 11:21

Education

In a number of villages in the Kadamjay and Batken districts, there is a shortage of school textbooks, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Yrysbek Atazhanov (district No. 2) noted that there is a shortage of textbooks for schoolchildren in some villages of the Kadamjay and Batken districts, as well as in Aydarken. According to Atazhanov, many parents are willing to purchase textbooks themselves, but they are simply not available.

14.01.2026, 11:20

Education

Deputy: The school for the visually impaired in Bishkek is set to be relocated to the village of Vorontsovka

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva (district No. 23) expressed concern about plans to relocate the school for visually impaired students from the capital to Vorontsovka. She noted that there are only two specialized boarding schools for visually impaired students in Kyrgyzstan: one is located in Bishkek, and the other in Osh. In Bishkek, there are 220 students, of whom 100 are from other regions of the country. “The proposed location in Vorontsovka

14.01.2026, 11:19

Incidents

Mass protests in Iran. The number of dead may exceed 12,000 people

According to CBS, amid the protests in Iran, the number of dead may exceed 12 thousand people. This information was reported by two sources citing activists who are trying to compile a complete picture of the losses. Photo Reuters As Axios reports, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held a secret meeting with Reza Pahlavi, the leader of the Iranian opposition. Furthermore, journalist Barak Ravid added that during closed meetings, Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that the administration

14.01.2026, 11:17

Society

Bekeshev asks the president to prevent the construction of football fields in BotSAD

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Dastan Bekeshev expressed dissatisfaction with the plans to build football fields in the Botanical Garden. He noted that this site is of great importance to Bishkek, serving as the city's "lungs." Bekeshev reminded that the legislation states that the Botanical Garden is intended for the protection of biodiversity and scientific research. "This garden was created for the cultivation of various plants, including endemic

14.01.2026, 11:16

World / Exclusive

Filipinka Prayed to a Shrek Figurine for Four Years, Mistaking It for Buddha

One day, a friend who came to visit noticed that the figurine did not match traditional images of Buddha. He looked closer and realized that it was actually Shrek, made with a 3D printer and styled as Buddha — the character was dressed in a robe resembling monastic clothing. Upon learning the truth, the woman was initially shocked, but soon laughed about the situation with her friend. According to her, the shape of the figurine doesn't matter — what’s more important is the sincerity of

14.01.2026, 11:12

Education

Deputy: In Kerege-Tash, children study in a residential building — a new building and kindergarten are needed

Deputy Kamila Talieva addressed her colleagues at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14 with a report on serious problems concerning social infrastructure in several settlements of the Leilek district in the Batken region. She noted that in the village of Kerege-Tash, students are forced to study in a residential house, which is unacceptable from the standpoint of sanitary norms and educational standards.

14.01.2026, 11:12

Economy

In the village of Daroat-Korgon, a farmer's fair was held in the Chon-Alai district.

In the Chon-Alai district, in the village of Daroot-Korgon, a fair dedicated to socially significant agricultural products was recently held. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The organization of the fair was carried out by the district agricultural development management in cooperation with the Ayil Okmotu of Chon-Alai, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi. Local residents were able to purchase a wide range of products, including meat,

14.01.2026, 11:10

Politics

In Uzbekistan, the list of prohibited internet materials has been updated

As of January 10, the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has presented an updated version of the list (PDF), which includes about 1,600 internet resources, pages, and channels banned from import, distribution, demonstration, and production within the country.

14.01.2026, 11:09

Exclusive

The investor who will build the Kara-Kechinskaya TPP has been revealed.

- On December 31, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic signed decree No. 1185-t, which approved the Investment Agreement project with LLC "Chinatown Real Estate." This agreement concerns the construction of a thermal power plant (TPP) with a capacity of 1200 MW on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the Ministry of Justice of the KR, Lin Daoe holds the position of director of LLC "Chinatown Real Estate," and the founders also include

14.01.2026, 11:08