Incidents

Two Oil Tankers Operating for Kazakhstan Attacked in the Black Sea

In the waters of the Black Sea, near the KTK marine terminal, an attack occurred on two oil tankers operating for Kazakhstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The first to be targeted was the tanker Matilda, registered under the flag of Malta. An explosion occurred on board the vessel, but there was no fire. The crew was unharmed, and preliminary reports indicate that the tanker did not sustain serious damage. The second target of the attack was the

14.01.2026, 10:34

Society

At Manas Airport, three flights were delayed due to dense fog

Three flights were delayed at Manas International Airport due to heavy fog. According to the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the current visibility at the airport is only 175 meters. According to the agency, the delayed flights are arriving from cities such as Sharm el-Sheikh, Istanbul, and Moscow. Additionally, a flight from Egypt was redirected to Tashkent.

14.01.2026, 10:33

World

The number of fatalities in the train crash in Thailand has risen to 22 people

As a result of a train accident in Thailand that occurred on Wednesday, the death toll has risen to 22, reports Thai PBS. The incident happened when a passenger train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani collided with a construction crane that had fallen onto the tracks in the Sikhiu area of Nakhon Ratchasima province. This collision caused the train to derail and ignited a fire in several of its carriages. According to the newspaper Khaosot, at least four people have died, and around 40

14.01.2026, 10:30

Society

The deputy opposed the construction of football fields in the Botanical Garden

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed his position against the plans to build football fields in the Botanical Garden, emphasizing the significance of this place for the entire country. He noted that there are only two botanical gardens in Kyrgyzstan — one in Bishkek at the intersection of Gorky and Akhunbaev streets, and the other in Naryn. Bekeshev stressed how important these spaces are for ecology and scientific research.

14.01.2026, 10:30

Politics

In Bishkek, the country's water and energy security was discussed

In Bishkek, a conference titled "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Sustainable Future" was held, discussing issues related to the country's water and energy security. The event was organized by the J. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, the Green Energy Public Foundation, the Oi Ordo Center for Environmental Initiatives, and the Green Alliance of Kyrgyzstan. The main goal of the conference was to promote Kyrgyzstan's interests as a key mountainous

14.01.2026, 10:30

Economy

Ban on luxury goods. The European Union is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia

According to the publication Euractiv, the European Union may announce a new package of sanctions against Russia as early as February 24. Finland and Sweden have proposed to include in this 20th package a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia, as well as on the technical servicing of Russian oil tankers. Additionally, it is planned to reduce import quotas for Russian fertilizers in EU countries.

14.01.2026, 10:29

Economy

The income of the sanatoriums managed by the Presidential Administration has increased

In institutions managed by the Directorate for Sanatorium and Resort Activities, there is a positive trend in increasing revenues. This was reported by the press service of the directorate. In 2025, it was planned to collect 550 million soms, with the expectation of receiving 525 million soms over 11 months.

14.01.2026, 10:28

World

The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported on the consequences of the attack on tankers near the terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.

Illustrative photo According to the ministry, the tankers "Matilda" and "Delta Harmony" were attacked while near the terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Novorossiysk area. The tanker "Matilda," owned by a subsidiary of "KazMunayGas" and registered under the Maltese flag, collided with a drone, resulting in an explosion. However, there was no fire, and no crew members were injured. Preliminary conclusions from technical specialists

14.01.2026, 10:27

Society

Parents of students at school No. 26 complain about the lack of heating. Response from the city hall.

Parents of students at school No. 26 contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media. They expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of heating in the right wing of the school. “Since the beginning of December, there has been no heating in half of the school. After the winter holidays, the situation has not changed; it is still cold in the classrooms. The weather forecast for the coming days reports severe frosts, but no actions have been taken. In the classroom where six-year-old children study, classes

14.01.2026, 10:27

Society

Baktyyar Kalpaev: 1,500 Kyrgyz prisoners have been waiting for extradition for years

As of today, there are over 1,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan serving prison sentences outside the country, of which approximately one thousand are located in Russian institutions. This information was announced by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Baktyyar Kalpaev, during a parliamentary session. “It is necessary to bring them back to their homeland, as there is a risk that they may be recruited by various terrorist groups. Some of them have been waiting for their extradition for many years — from

14.01.2026, 10:26

Economy

The Cabinet approved the salary scales for employees of projects funded by international organizations

- In accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated December 25, 2025, No. 830, the salary scales for specialists involved in the preparation and implementation of projects funded by international financial institutions and donor countries within the framework of state investments and technical assistance through the Ministry of Finance have been approved. The document also specifies allowances:

14.01.2026, 10:24

Society

A residential building is being constructed in the city of Osh for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya."

In Osh, the construction of a two-story residential building has begun, which will be intended for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya"; it will contain a total of 54 apartments. According to the local administration, the apartments will be provided to the graduates of these institutions free of charge for a period of 10 years. Each apartment will have an area of 25 square meters and will be equipped with everything necessary for comfortable living.

14.01.2026, 10:23

Politics

A position of First Deputy Speaker has been established in the Jogorku Kenesh.

According to information from the president's office, Sadyr Japarov signed the Law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic'." This law, adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, aims to optimize the work of the parliament.

14.01.2026, 10:23

World

In the Black Sea, drones attacked four Greek tankers

The tankers Delta Supreme and Delta Harmony, owned by Delta Tankers, as well as Freud (owned by TMS) and Matilda (Thenamaris), were struck. According to Thenamaris, its tanker, which was supposed to load oil from the Karachaganak field, was attacked by an unknown number of drones outside the KTK terminal. The vessel sustained minor damage but continues its voyage. According to Reuters, the attacked tankers were en route to the "Southern Ozerievka" terminal, located near Novorossiysk,

14.01.2026, 10:21

Sports

AFC U-23 Cup: Uzbekistan Advances to Playoffs, Iran and Qatar Fail to Score Any Goals

The group stage of the U-23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has concluded, determining three more teams that have advanced to the knockout stage. On January 13, decisive matches took place in Groups B and C.

14.01.2026, 10:20

Society

Sales of commercial spaces at the new Osh market will start at the end of January

Photo 24.kg The first sales of commercial spaces in the new construction complex "Osh Market" will begin at the end of January 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, informing the editorial staff of 24.kg. Active work continues at the construction site, and most of the monolithic structures are nearly completed. It is expected that one of the largest trading facilities in the region will be able to start its operations as

14.01.2026, 10:17

Incidents

Naryn Region in the Past Year: Almost 30,000 Traffic Violations and 29 Million Soms in Fines

Over the past year, 28,333 instances of traffic rule violations have been identified in the Naryn region. This was reported by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region during an operational meeting to summarize the activities for the 12 months of 2025.

14.01.2026, 10:16

Politics

In Ukraine, NABU Continues to Expose Corruption in Power: Searches at Arahamiya's Place

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), together with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, is conducting searches as part of an investigation related to the possible receipt of benefits for voting in the Verkhovna Rada. According to the press service of law enforcement agencies, the focus is on the leader of one of the parliamentary factions. According to the Ukrainian publication "Obozrevatel," the searches also involved Yulia Tymoshenko, the

14.01.2026, 10:15

Politics

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh proposed to completely abandon tenders.

At a recent parliamentary meeting, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, proposed an initiative to abandon tenders in the process of implementing construction projects. He emphasized that the existing system of public procurement significantly delays the start of construction work and causes dissatisfaction among citizens. Photo of the residential complex “All construction projects face prolonged tenders. People are already tired of this process. Sometimes, due to

14.01.2026, 10:13

Incidents

Environmental raids in Osh revealed illegal hunting cases amounting to 68,000 soms in fines

In Osh, numerous cases of poaching have been identified, leading to fines totaling 68,000 soms, as reported by the press service of the southern branch of NABU Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, during the holiday period, NABU Kyrgyzstan employees, together with representatives of state environmental services, conducted a series of raids, during which violations of hunting regulations and instances of illegal hunting were discovered, resulting in the imposition of fines.

14.01.2026, 10:13

Exclusive

Over 8 Tons of Frozen Dumplings from Kyrgyzstan Not Allowed into Russia

As a result of the violation of legislation, the freight carrier was held administratively liable, and the detained goods were returned to the country of origin.

14.01.2026, 10:12

Exclusive

The total production volume of tobacco products for the 11 months of 2025 reached 28.3 million soms

- In November 2025, tobacco products worth 815 thousand soms were produced in the Kyrgyz Republic, which is significantly lower than in November 2024, when this figure amounted to 2 million 304.3 thousand soms. This is evidenced by official statistical data. The physical volume index of production in November 2025 fell to 33.3%, while in the same month of the previous year it exceeded 100%.

14.01.2026, 10:11

Society

In Batken, former classmates are building an arch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their school graduation.

In Batken, a group of graduates celebrating the 20th anniversary of their school graduation raised funds to install an arch. The graduates of the school located in the village of Sogment, in the Altyn-Beshik rural district of the Batken region, marked their 20th anniversary since graduation by erecting an arch at the entrance to the village.

14.01.2026, 10:11

Society

A large forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will be held in Bishkek

From February 18 to 21, an agro-industrial forum titled "AgroDialogue–2026" will be held in Bishkek. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that during this event, 40 of the best specialists in the country's agricultural sector will be selected: 20 champions in the field of crop production and 20 in animal husbandry. The forum expects participants from neighboring countries as well as from far abroad, including experts and farmers.

14.01.2026, 10:07