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A new traffic light with laser illumination has been installed in Bishkek
Society

A new traffic light with laser illumination has been installed in Bishkek

At the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets in Bishkek, a new traffic light has been installed, equipped with laser backlighting for the pedestrian crossing. This was reported by the city administration. According to information from the administration, this traffic light was developed and manufactured by the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure". “The laser backlighting significantly improves the visibility of pedestrians for drivers in poor weather

09.01.2026, 11:25
Tashkent is Covered by Thick Fog, Dozens of Flights Redirected
World

Tashkent is Covered by Thick Fog, Dozens of Flights Redirected

// Gazeta.uz The fog situation was observed throughout Thursday, and visibility at the airport began to rapidly decrease in the afternoon. By 19:30, it fell below 1000 meters, and by 20:30 it was only 450 meters. By 23:30, visibility had decreased to 50 meters. From 4:30 to 7:30, Tashkent airport managed to accept about 15 flights; however, by 8:00 visibility worsened again to 50 meters, leaving several flights waiting. At the same time, conditions in the city were quite normal. By 8:30, the

09.01.2026, 11:25
Kyrgyz is Logic. Victoria Krinwald on How to Quickly Learn the State Language
Society

Kyrgyz is Logic. Victoria Krinwald on How to Quickly Learn the State Language

Victoria Krinwald, who is of German nationality, has been living in Kyrgyzstan for 17 years. She teaches the Kyrgyz language using her own unique approach. Currently, Victoria is studying Kyrgyz philology and continues to develop her methodology. In her interview for 24.kg, she shared tips that will help quickly master the state language. Photo 24.kg. Victoria Krinwald — Victoria, tell us how you managed to learn the Kyrgyz language and why you decided to teach others?

09.01.2026, 11:24
Incidents

In Uzgen District, police officers exceeded their authority: the detainee was seriously injured, a criminal case has been initiated.

In the Uzgen district, a criminal investigation has been initiated against police officers, as reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the information, on January 3, 2026, police officers from the Kurshab rural department, taking advantage of their official position, unlawfully detained two citizens and used physical force against them without proper documentation. As a result, one of the detainees, A.B., sustained serious health injuries.

09.01.2026, 11:24
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security established that a man called for mass riots and transmitted information about prisons in Kyrgyzstan. The court issued a verdict.

The court sentenced a man to 7 years in prison who, while serving his sentence in correctional colony No. 27 [village of Moldovanovka], posted critical messages about the authorities on social media. In June 2025, the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported that a user named "A.K.S.K." was identified on Facebook, who called for disobedience to the authorities and for mass riots.

09.01.2026, 11:20
Incidents

In Bishkek, flashing lights were illegally installed on the "Changan" with state license plates 102GVD

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a vehicle was discovered with light special signals installed without permission, reports the press service of the UPSM. Patrolling police officers stopped a "Changan" car with the license plate 01KG 102GVD, which had an illegal installation. During the conversation with the driver, it was revealed that he has no connection to law enforcement agencies.

09.01.2026, 11:19
World

The UN regrets the US decision to withdraw from dozens of international organizations

António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, expressed regret over the US decision to withdraw from several UN organizations, noting that the UN system will continue to fulfill its functions. This is stated in a message from the UN News Service. In a statement from the UN press service, it is indicated: "As we have repeatedly emphasized, contributions to the UN regular budget and the peacekeeping operations budget are legally binding for all member states, including the US."

09.01.2026, 11:09
Bloggers, Journalists, Officials. Who the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Committee for National Security Detained in 2025
Incidents

Bloggers, Journalists, Officials. Who the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Committee for National Security Detained in 2025

The year 2025 was marked by numerous detentions that affected not only officials but also activists, bloggers, and ordinary citizens. Kaktus.media offers an overview of the most resonant cases and the current circumstances surrounding them. Bloggers and Activists Aybek Ulanov On May 26, a tragedy occurred in the Uzgen district: a woman was killed after reuniting with her classmates. Soon after, her husband, suspected of the murder, was arrested. On the same day, Aybek Ulanov, a social media

09.01.2026, 11:03
Incidents

"The police could have addressed more priority tasks - appeal from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate after the 'hype' of the lovers"

The press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs made a statement for the residents of Bishkek following the incident involving 24-year-old Aimeirim Akisheva, who was reported missing. The police received a report on January 6 from her sister, who informed them about the girl's disappearance. According to her, on that day around 5:50 PM, Aimeirim left for a meeting with a young man, Bakyt Asakeev, and did not return. After the distribution of alerts on social media,

09.01.2026, 10:58
Incidents

Due to the refusal to wash a jacket, a man caused a ruckus at a friend's place.

On December 30, 2025, the Sokuluk District Court in the Chui region made a decision in the case of Rinat [name changed, K.R.D.]. The 50-year-old defendant found himself in the dock for hooliganism involving violence, which he committed at the home of an acquaintance. A report of the incident was received by the police on the morning of December 29, 2025, from a resident of the village of Nizhne-Chuyskoye. According to her, Rinat was knocking on the window, insisting on a meeting, after

09.01.2026, 10:56
Exclusive

Rio Tinto and Glencore Discuss Merger: The Largest Mining Company in the World May Emerge, - Bloomberg

- Recently, Rio Tinto and Glencore have begun preliminary negotiations about a potential merger that could create a mining leader with a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion. This was reported by Reuters and Bloomberg. According to Reuters, both companies have confirmed that they are discussing a deal that may involve either a partial or complete buyout of Glencore's stake by Rio Tinto. It is expected that such a deal will be structured as a stock exchange. If an agreement is

09.01.2026, 10:53
Society

The Ministry of Health reported on the condition of those injured in the fire at the nursing home in Bishkek.

As a result of a recent fire at a nursing home in Bishkek on Abay Street, which occurred on January 6, several people were injured. It has been reported that the fire broke out in the palliative care unit, leading to the tragic deaths of two patients who were in critical condition. An additional 11 people were taken to the hospital for medical assistance. According to information from the Ministry of Health, three victims remain in medical facilities at this time, and their condition is

09.01.2026, 10:52
A Major Explosion Occurred on the Sun
World

A Major Explosion Occurred on the Sun

Illustrative photo A solar explosion was recorded on January 8, reports the Solar Astronomy Laboratory. According to scientists, a significant explosion occurred on the Sun in the middle of the day, which is visible in the images obtained from coronagraphs — the material spread in different directions. The source of this phenomenon was located on the far side of the Sun, and currently, there are no observations available from satellites.

09.01.2026, 10:48
World

In Iran, the Internet was shut down amid protests

As reported by Deutsche Welle, Iran has experienced an almost complete internet shutdown due to protests triggered by a sharp decline in the value of the rial. The British organization NetBlocks indicated a state of "almost complete nationwide internet blackout." Internet traffic in the country, according to Cloudflare, decreased by 90% on January 8. Information suggests that internet access remains only for government officials and security forces, reports dpa.

09.01.2026, 10:46
Incidents

In Bishkek, a drug dealer was detained near the BCHK.

On January 8, the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department reported the detention of a suspect in drug trafficking. Information about the illegal activity was received by the Drug Control Service on January 7. It was reported that drug sales were taking place in the Pervomaisky district of the city.

09.01.2026, 10:23
Ecology

In the Uzgen District, 5 men were fined for violating fishing regulations

On January 5, a raid was conducted by inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service in the Uzgen District, aimed at monitoring compliance with fishing regulations. According to the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, as a result of the raid, five men were found to have violated amateur fishing rules. As a result, the offenders were fined a total of 5,000 soms in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Fishing

09.01.2026, 10:09
Incidents

A Drunk Driver Without a License Detected in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the employees of the UPSM identified a driver operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, as reported in the agency's press release. During the raid, the patrol stopped the vehicle and, suspecting the driver of being intoxicated, conducted a check. It turned out that he did not have a driver's license.

09.01.2026, 10:08
The classic four seasons no longer exist in the world, scientists say
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The classic four seasons no longer exist in the world, scientists say

For their research, scientists analyzed satellite monitoring data over 20 years, which tracked the reflection of infrared light by vegetation throughout the year. This allowed them to create a unique and detailed map of seasonal growth rhythms of plants around the world, enabling a new perspective on the "natural calendar." Main findings: the absence of universal seasons

09.01.2026, 09:55
Ecology

Illegal hunting, fishing, and burning of dry grass. The Environmental Supervision Service conducted raids in the Osh region.

On January 6, specialists from the Osh Regional Administration and the Biodiversity Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, as well as employees of the "Bars-2" NABU group, conducted raids in three districts of the Osh region: Kara-Suu, Alai, and Uzgen. According to the ecological supervision data, during the inspections, fines were imposed on three men for violating fishing regulations, with the total amount of fines reaching 3,000 soms, in accordance with Article 266 of

09.01.2026, 09:54