According to IQAir information, as of 11:00 on January 5, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 141 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
In Talas lives 40-year-old Maral Toktonalieva, who actively contributes to the popularization of Kyrgyz culture through clothing creation. “I am a designer by profession. However, every day for me is a real struggle. Despite all the difficulties that arise, I continue to follow my path. Creating national clothing has become not just a job for me, but a true destiny and mission. I strive to connect the traditional heritage of the Kyrgyz people with modern trends to highlight the beauty,
On January 5, a court in Paris found ten people guilty of cyberbullying and spreading false information about Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, allegedly born a man. Among the convicted are eight men and two women, who received sentences of up to eight months in prison, suspended. This was reported by Reuters. They were accused of sexist and transphobic attacks related to a series of publications and videos claiming that Brigitte Macron is actually the brother of Jean-Michel Tronier.
The 1990 World Cup was a landmark event for the Irish team. They demonstrated their strength during the group stage, managing to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament by finishing second in their group without winning a single match. In Group F, the "green army" faced: Egypt; Netherlands; England. On the website 1xbet.kz/line/football, you can conveniently place bets on tournaments involving these teams. Among the group participants, the England national team was considered
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The UPSM of the Bishkek City Police Department reacted to a video that became popular on social media, showing a municipal inspector violating public order. According to information provided by the agency, two individuals — K. U. B. and I. R. B., both born in 1975, were detained at the Lenin District Police Department of Bishkek for further investigative actions. Based on the collected materials, their case has been sent to court, where a legal assessment of their actions will be made in
Donald Trump refused to support Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, due to her decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. This was reported by the publication "Meduza," citing The Washington Post. According to one source from the newspaper, despite Machado dedicating the award to Trump, her choice to accept the prize became for him "the greatest sin." The informant stated that if she had said, "I cannot accept this award as it belongs to Donald
Vasiliy Malyuk announced his resignation from the position of head of the Security Service of Ukraine, and temporarily his place will be taken by Yevgeny Khmara, as reported by "Meduza". Vasiliy Malyuk. Malyuk noted: "I remain in the SBU system to continue the implementation of asymmetrical special operations of a global level that will inflict maximum damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence service is the key to the security of our state. The
At the pre-match press conference in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), the coaches and captains of the teams in Group A of the Asian Football Cup (U-23) spoke. The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Edmar Lacerda, and the team captain, Said Datsiev, met with journalists.
On January 5, the head of the Municipal Inspection, Mirlan Talaybekov, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" that a municipal inspector had been suspended from duty for violating professional ethics. The incident became known thanks to a video that appeared on social media. The footage shows two men, one of whom is the inspector, consuming unknown beverages, relieving themselves, and behaving inappropriately in public places. Ultimately, they left the scene in a car,
According to data from the National Statistics, from January to November 2025, 1,446 crimes against older citizens were registered. Of the total number of crimes, 38.9% are cases of fraud, 30.2% are thefts, 4.4% are related to violations of traffic rules and vehicle operation, 4.1% are cattle thefts, and 2.9% are hooligan actions.
The head of the municipal inspection, known on social media as Tsarikaev, Mirlan Taalaybekov, made a statement about the inadmissibility of pressure on his employees. In his Instagram post, he emphasized that intimidation and phone calls mentioning "high-ranking" patrons during the drafting of protocols only undermine the authority of the service. According to Taalaybekov, such actions demoralize those who responsibly fulfill their duties.
The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market, which is part of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, is actively identifying and suppressing schemes of illegal lotteries that are spreading through social networks and the internet. According to the agency, some online raffles conducted without the proper permits may mislead people by offering enticing prizes such as cars, cash rewards, and other valuable gifts. "Such actions violate the
- The import of sewing machines from Thailand increased by 54% in the first ten months of 2025. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 35,800 sewing machines from Thailand for a total of 2.9 million dollars. This is significantly more compared to the same period in 2024, when 23,300 machines worth 1.9 million dollars were imported, which also shows a growth of 54%.
The competitive selection is completed In Kyrgyzstan, the nationwide testing (ORT) will be conducted by the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods (CAELM) from 2026 to 2028. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.
According to monitoring results conducted using camera traps and other techniques, a stable increase in the number of wild animals has been recorded in the natural park "Khan-Teniri," including rare and protected species. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic reports this. Particular attention is drawn to the growth of the brown bear population, which is included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan. This bear,
On January 3, a resident of the village of Taran-Bazar named Z.S. handed over a wild roe deer to the environmental oversight officials of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information provided by the Environmental Oversight Service, this local resident had temporarily kept the roe deer at his home and decided to seek help from the inspectors.
Larisa Dolina must vacate Polina Lurye's apartment on January 9. The buyer's lawyer, Svetlana Sviridenko, reported that Lurye plans to take possession of the property on that day. Earlier, the singer's defender, Maria Pukhova, stated that Dolina would free the apartment by January 5. Recall that Larisa Dolina became a victim of fraud in 2024 when she was forced to sell her apartment. The new resident was 34-year-old Polina Lurye, who was unaware of the fraudulent scheme. The
In the upcoming match of the first round, which will take place on January 6, the Kyrgyzstan team will face the team from Saudi Arabia. The match is scheduled to start at 22:00 Bishkek time. According to information from the press service of the Kyrgyz Football Union, the national team players will take to the field in their traditional white uniforms.
A new structure has appeared in the Osh City Hall. On December 23, 2025, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the establishment of an institution called "Financial Management of the Osh City Hall" during their session.
The winter tourist festival "Karakol Winter Fair 2026" has started in Karakol, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This event is taking place at the city's bus station and has gathered many local residents and tourists.
- On December 31, 2025, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, sent a message to the heads of states participating in the Eurasian Economic Union, in connection with the beginning of Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the EAEU starting January 1, 2026. In his address, he noted:
According to reports from social media users, at the bird market in Osh, poultry is being slaughtered and processed in conditions far from sanitary norms, right among the garbage. One of the video clips captures how chickens and turkeys are killed and processed against the backdrop of a pile of waste, while burning clothing is used for kindling, which negatively impacts the environment.
During the first ten months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased its import of razors and blades from Vietnam, amounting to 64% compared to the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, the republic imported 19.9 million units of razors and blades from Vietnam, costing $625,000. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 12.1 million units were imported at a cost of $267,000.