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Week 24. Officials Went on a Pilgrimage, While Bishkek Continues to Lose Its History
Society

Week 24. Officials Went on a Pilgrimage, While Bishkek Continues to Lose Its History

The long New Year holidays in Kyrgyzstan are coming to an end. During this time, the country celebrated two holidays — New Year and Christmas. We hope you had a chance to rest, and we will tell you what happened in the second week of January. Starting January 14, 2026, new financial control rules will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. Currency exchange offices will now be required to request documents and verify the origin of clients' funds, including foreigners, when conducting large or

11.01.2026, 08:38
Society

Temperature Records. The coldest January 11th in Bishkek was in 1959.

On January 11, 1959, when Bishkek (then known as Frunze) experienced its lowest temperatures, it became a record day. This is confirmed by data published on the "Weather and Climate" website. On that day, the capital's air cooled to −25.5 degrees. In contrast, the warmest January 11 was in 1987, when the temperature reached +16.6 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" website offers extensive data on climate conditions worldwide. Temperature records are recorded for each

11.01.2026, 08:27
NASA satellite captures tsunami for the first time with unprecedented detail
World

NASA satellite captures tsunami for the first time with unprecedented detail

The Surface Water Ocean Topography satellite, or SWOT, was in the right place at the moment when an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, becoming one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded since 1900. In a study published in The Seismic Record, high-quality satellite imagery of a major tsunami in a subduction zone was obtained for the first time. Instead of observing the simple propagation of a single wave, the data revealed complex

11.01.2026, 03:50
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, imports of fresh fruits from Iran decreased by 25%

In the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan reduced its import of fresh fruits from Iran by 25%. This information was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the report, from January to October of this year, the republic imported 1,900 tons of fresh fruits from Iran, amounting to $1.1 million. This figure is significantly lower than in the same period of 2024, when the volume of purchases reached 2,500 tons worth $1.7 million.

11.01.2026, 00:44
Incidents

A 7-Year-Old Child Died in a Car Accident Near the Chonkurchak Ski Resort

In the Alamidin district of the Chui region, near the Chunkurchak ski base, a tragedy occurred resulting in the death of a 7-year-old boy, as reported by local residents who witnessed the incident. According to their testimonies, the driver of a "BMW X7" lost control on a winding section of the road, causing the car to skid off into a ditch.

11.01.2026, 00:18
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, wheat imports from Kazakhstan increased by 6.5 times

- In the first 10 months of 2025, wheat imports from Kazakhstan increased by 6.5 times. This data is provided by the National Statistical Committee. During the reporting period, Kyrgyzstan purchased 202,000 tons of wheat from Kazakhstan for a total of 40 million dollars. This significantly exceeds the volume of supplies for the same period in 2024, when 30,000 tons were imported for a total of 5.9 million dollars.

11.01.2026, 00:16
Sports

In the Sverdlovsk District, the sports competition "Mom, Dad, and I - a Sports Family" took place.

In Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a sports competition for families called "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place on January 9. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, seven teams participated in the competition, representing families that include parents and children aged 7 to 15 years. Participants competed in seven different disciplines, including the national game "Үч тапан чүкө," ball handling, a jump rope relay, a stick

10.01.2026, 23:21
World

Time: The number of deaths in protests in Iran has exceeded 200 people

According to data provided by Time magazine, the number of fatalities in the protests in Iran may have exceeded 200 people. This information came from a doctor in Tehran, while official sources refuse to publish their data. Despite internet access restrictions, videos of the events continue to emerge from the country, which were presumably transmitted via Starlink satellite communication. The footage shows mass riots occurring in Tehran: residential buildings and religious structures are on

10.01.2026, 22:27
Sports

Bilol Sharip Uulu won the gold at the tournament in Turkey

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Bilol Sharip uulu, became the champion of the international wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, which took place in Turkey. The competition was held on January 10, and there were 13 athletes competing in the 65 kg category.

10.01.2026, 22:01
World

Video from the phone of the ICE officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis has emerged

On January 9, the resources of Alpha News and CNN released a recording made during the incident that resulted in the death of Rene Nicole Good. According to information, the video was recorded on the mobile phone of ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who opened fire. A representative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the recording indeed belongs to the agent.

10.01.2026, 21:58
World

Boston Dynamics will launch serial production of the new Atlas robot

At CES 2026, Boston Dynamics showcased Atlas — a humanoid robot designed for automating work in factories and warehouses. It is expected that investments in its purchase will pay off within two years. Developers note that Atlas is designed for continuous operation in a manufacturing environment. The robot has the ability to autonomously replace its batteries and damaged limbs, allowing it to work without long breaks. In the event of close contact with a human, Atlas automatically stops, and its

10.01.2026, 21:41
Kyrgyzstan Lost to Vietnam in the U-23 Asian Cup Match
Society

Kyrgyzstan Lost to Vietnam in the U-23 Asian Cup Match

In the match held at the "King Abdullah Sports City" stadium, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan suffered a defeat against the team from Vietnam with a final score of 1:2. The only goal for Kyrgyzstan was scored by Marlen Murzakhmatov.

10.01.2026, 21:15
Incidents

Protests in Iran. Clashes continue, hospitals are overcrowded

In Iran, the largest protests in the last three years continue, which have not subsided for two weeks. On the eve of Saturday, residents of Tehran and other cities once again took to the streets of the country, despite internet shutdowns and harsh measures from security forces. This is reported by BBC News. The main reason for the discontent has been sharp inflation and the fall of the Iranian rial against the US dollar, which has increased by about 80% over the year. Initially, the protests

10.01.2026, 20:50
World

Heavy snowfall temporarily halted the operations of Moscow airports

As a result of heavy snowfall, the airports of Moscow, including "Sheremetyevo," "Domodedovo," "Vnukovo," and "Zhukovsky," were forced to make temporary changes to their flight schedules. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport of Russia. The ministry stated that since the beginning of the day, 603 flights had been serviced for arrivals and departures, of which 214 were at "Sheremetyevo." This airport had virtually no incoming flights

10.01.2026, 20:47
Incidents

On the Bishkek - Osh highway, the driver of a "Zhiguli" died in a car accident

On the Bishkek – Osh highway, near Kara-Kul, a traffic accident occurred today, December 10, as reported by witnesses to a Turmush correspondent. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened around 6:00 PM, when a conflict arose between a "Zhiguli" car and a "Kia" vehicle. As a result, the driver of the "Zhiguli" died at the scene of the accident.

10.01.2026, 20:37
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man started breaking a staircase in protest against the installation of cameras

A video has surfaced online capturing an incident involving a man who uses foul language during an argument with his neighbors. Eyewitnesses claim that the conflict arose over the installation of surveillance cameras. The man, dissatisfied with the installation of the equipment, got into a heated exchange with the building manager and the workers installing the cameras. The footage also shows him attempting to break a ladder.

10.01.2026, 19:54
Incidents

In Suusamyr, a truck veered into oncoming traffic and nearly caused an accident

In the video circulated on social media, a truck can be seen moving into the oncoming lane on the highway in Suusamyr. Eyewitnesses report that this action by the driver could have led to a collision with a passenger car that was carrying a family. The author of the video emphasizes that such driver behavior could have ended in tragedy and calls for strict measures against the offender, including the possibility of revoking their driver's license. They also note that similar violations,

10.01.2026, 19:47