On January 7, in the evening, a fire broke out in one of the residential buildings on A. Tokombaev Street. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 10 people were evacuated. Two fire crews arrived at the scene to fight the blaze.
Bishkek January 8, Thursday At night, the temperature is expected to be in the range of 0...-2 °C, cloudy. During the day, the temperature will rise to +6...+8 °C, also cloudy.
In the "Ala-Archa" park, located in the upper part of the Alamedun district of the Chui region, an emergency occurred: a man injured his leg near a waterfall and was unable to continue on his own. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Three rescuers from the "Edelweiss" team of the Bishkek City Emergency Situations Department, who were on duty in the park at that time, arrived at the scene. They evacuated a 45-year-old man named M. N. and
According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, on January 7, it became known that the suspect in hooliganism was placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1 for a period of two months. This incident became widely discussed after a video surfaced on the internet, capturing acts of violence against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin, which provoked a strong public reaction.
On the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway, there is a significant reduction in visibility due to worsening weather conditions. As reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region's Interior Ministry, on the evening of January 7, dense fog settled on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road. "The fog covered the highway as a result of a sharp deterioration in weather and a drop in temperature. Drivers are advised to be cautious," the press service warned.
Today in Bishkek, at the address 33 Aaly Tokombaev Street, a fire broke out in one of the residential units. The fire, according to preliminary data, started on the second floor. Currently, a fire brigade is working at the scene of the incident. Witnesses report that the fire spread to the upper floors of the building, reaching the fourth floor.
Since the beginning of the winter period, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cases with severe injuries in Naryn. This was reported by orthopedic trauma surgeon of the Naryn Regional Unified Hospital, Aibek Manapbaev.
In Kyrgyzstan, state regulation of meat prices will continue until the end of 2025. This was announced on the radio by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy. As of August 7, 2025, maximum prices for beef and lamb have been introduced, which were established after market analysis showed an increase in meat product prices.
Minister Meder Mashiev confirmed that the shrinking of Lake Issyk-Kul is being observed, but it has a cyclical nature. The full cycle of water level changes in the lake lasts 330 years. In the 60s and 70s, the water level reached its maximum, after which it declined. This was reported by the Minister of Ecology in an interview with AKIpress, as stated by the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev. According to Mashiev, this process is under control, although some changes are
A new wave of protests in Iran has reached a critical point. According to Western news agencies, authorities have lost control over the city of Abdanan, located in the west of the country. Street demonstrations there are taking place without interference from law enforcement, and local residents are openly celebrating the events, reports CNN. Abdanan is in Ilam province, near the border with Iraq. According to Iranian opposition sources, protesters have completely pushed security forces out of
On the night of January 6 to 7, a solemn service was held at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Bishkek in celebration of the Nativity of Christ. The liturgy was led by Bishop Savvaty, who oversees the Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan diocese.
- On January 5, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the average price of Brent crude oil in 2025 fell to its lowest level since 2020. Throughout the year, the price of one barrel averaged $69, which, even when accounting for inflation, is a record low since 2020.
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog is forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley over the next three hours and throughout the night, which may reduce visibility to 500 meters. Agency specialists recommend that drivers maintain a safe distance between vehicles and strictly adhere to traffic rules. In cases where it is possible, it is better to wait for improved weather conditions in a safe location. The Ministry emphasizes that following safety precautions in conditions of
A. K., born in 1981, filed a fraud complaint with the Kara-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. According to him, the suspect J. M. purchased a 2018 Rexton car, valued at 19 thousand dollars. However, after that, he resold the car to a third party without transferring the money to the rightful owner and used it for personal needs.
Digital traffic control is being implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the "Safe Country" initiative As part of its "Safe Country" program, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively integrating modern technologies into the work of law enforcement agencies. For this purpose, the State Enterprise "Kyzmat," which is under the management of the president, has developed a new mobile application installed on tablets provided to the Ministry of
The Kant football team 'Abdysh-Ata' is once again under the guidance of Valery Berezovsky, who has been appointed as the head coach. Photo from the archive. Valery Berezovsky has once again become the head coach of the 'Abdysh-Ata' team According to the club's press service, this coach, possessing significant experience and deep knowledge of Kyrgyz football, is returning to lead the team once again. It is worth noting that in 2017, under Berezovsky's leadership,
According to reports, the city of Abdanan, located near the border with Iraq, has come completely under the control of protesters. This information was provided by Fox News based on statements from the Iranian opposition group - the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). The opposition also reports a similar situation in the city of Malekshahi, which is located in Ilam province. Ali Safavi, a member of the NCRI's Foreign Affairs Committee, noted in an interview with Fox News that
According to the British publication The Times, the Trump administration may pursue the annexation of Greenland through four different approaches. The first of these involves the possibility of a military invasion of the island. The second scenario includes coercion, in which the U.S. could offer Denmark a buyout of Greenland with the guarantee of significant investments in the island's economy and improvements in living conditions for the local population.
As part of the implementation of price control for beef and lamb, 129 penalties have been recorded, totaling 506.5 thousand soms. Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy, shared this information on the radio. Fines are imposed on both individuals and legal entities: 3 thousand soms for citizens and 13 thousand soms for organizations.
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 AM on January 7, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is recorded at 155 AQI. This level indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
The case is being preliminarily considered as a suicide, an investigation is underway On January 7, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the "102" service of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs received a report that a man had been found with a gunshot wound. The information was provided by a domestic worker, who noted that a pistol was found next to the body of the owner.
The case of the disappearance of a family living in the village of Zhangeldi in the Kyzylkogin district began to develop on December 25, when one of the relatives contacted the local police. He reported that his brother, his wife, and their two adult children had not been in touch for over a month. According to the investigation, the family left their home in November of last year, after which contact with them was lost. It is believed that they may have headed to the southern regions of
According to ABC News, the U.S. administration under Donald Trump demanded that Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, cease political and economic relations with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba. Washington also insists that Venezuela conduct oil production exclusively in cooperation with the U.S., giving American companies priority in the sale of heavy oil. Sources claim that meeting these conditions is necessary for discussions on lifting restrictions on increasing oil production
- The import of tractors from China in the first 10 months of 2025 increased by 9% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of the country. According to the agency's information, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,300 tractors and semi-trailers from China for a total of $55.7 million. This is 9% more than in 2024, when 3,000 units were imported for $28 million.