The traditional tourist fair called Karakol Winter Fair 2026 is taking place in Karakol. Photo from the archive According to the city administration, the event is organized in the bus station building, where visitors can enjoy national dishes, purchase souvenirs, and see a concert program. The fair attracts many tourists who have arrived at the ski resort.
In the Panfilov district of the Chui region, a girl was born in the first minutes of the new year 2026, reported the district Center for General Medical Practice. According to their data, a girl was born at 00:10 on January 1, 2026.
At a press conference, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, pointed out that Washington's actions regarding Venezuela undermine international relations. This information was disseminated by the "Xinhua" agency. Mao Ning noted that the disregard for Nicolás Maduro's status as the legitimate president has led to the initiation of legal proceedings against him in the United States. She emphasized that such actions are a serious violation of
In the Issyk-Kul region, the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department received two new motor boats. The official event dedicated to the launching of the boats took place on January 7 in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, in the territory of the Tyup district.
As part of the operation "Illegal," control is being conducted to ensure compliance with migration legislation According to a statement from the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, law enforcement officers in the capital are carrying out activities to inform and check foreign citizens as part of the preventive operation "Illegal." These actions are aimed at ensuring compliance with the migration legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Aldrich Ames, who worked in CIA counterintelligence and was convicted of espionage, died in prison in the United States. According to CBS News, citing an FBI representative, his death occurred on January 5, 2026. At the time of his death, Ames was 84 years old. His case became one of the most famous espionage scandals in the history of American intelligence agencies, leading to a significant overhaul of the internal security and counterintelligence system in the country.
According to Politico, the Trump administration expects Delcy Rodriguez to take steps aimed at serving U.S. interests that her predecessor did not undertake. In particular, among the demands is an intensified fight against drug trafficking, the expulsion of Iranian, Cuban, and other agents deemed "hostile" by Washington, as well as the cessation of oil trade with U.S. adversaries. According to other sources, Washington is also demanding that Rodriguez organize elections in the country
The younger sister of the famous wrestler Meerim Jumanaazarova shared her thoughts on her unsuccessful performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games. This competition took place in November 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
In the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, crimes committed by an organized group with extremist and terrorist inclinations have been uncovered, resulting in several individuals being held criminally liable. This was reported by Islambek Jooshbaev, the senior prosecutor of the Osh city prosecutor's office. He noted that during the investigation, it was revealed that from 2021 to 2022, a number of citizens of Kyrgyzstan from the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as citizens of Uzbekistan, created
Bukarbai Tyumenbaev, 73 years old, became the initiator of the revival of the "Uchkyn" ensemble. He hails from the village of Kara-Talaa in the Ton district.
The Times notes that the military capabilities of the United States allow for a forceful takeover of Greenland. However, such an operation against a NATO ally could negatively impact the alliance and provoke resistance from the local population. The publication also considers the option of concluding a Compact of Free Association, which implies that the U.S. provides financial assistance while the countries, in turn, place defense matters under Washington's control, while maintaining
According to Senator Roger Wicker, this plan involves controlling Venezuelan oil tankers, which are currently fully loaded. He noted that Caracas has only a few weeks left to avoid a financial crisis if exports are not restored. “We do not plan to deploy troops on Venezuelan territory... This is not part of our intentions,” he stated. Instead, the strategy includes a naval blockade and economic pressure.
- The production of safflower oil has started at the Kyrgyz State Seed Farm in Sokuluk, as reported in a press release from the Ministry of Agriculture. To launch the production, necessary equipment was acquired with the support of the Sokuluk District State Development Fund.
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, expressed his appreciation for goalkeeper Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov for his brilliant performance in the match against Saudi Arabia, where he saved a penalty. The first match of the group stage of the Asian U-23 Cup took place on January 6 in Jeddah and ended with a 1:0 victory for the host team.
- From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 8.1 million electronic integrated circuits from China, amounting to $218,000. This figure is 79 times higher than the import volume; however, the value decreased by 3.5 times compared to the same ten months of 2024, when 102,000 units were imported for a total of $755,000. In addition to China, electronic integrated circuits are imported into Kyrgyzstan from the following countries: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Product Group -
In winter, riding on tubes, also known as "vatruška," and inflatable rings becomes one of the most popular pastimes. However, experts from the Republican Center for Health Promotion warn that this activity can pose dangers if simple safety rules are not followed. Doctors highlight several risks associated with tubing. Tubes can be unpredictable: they can gain speed and have no brakes. Riding near roads, trees, or crowds increases the likelihood of accidents. Homemade inflatable
On January 16, an exhibition by contemporary artist Ilgiz Edilson titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions" will open in Bishkek. The event is organized by the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The goal of the exhibition is to explore the emotional experience of a person using color palettes, shapes, and spatial compositions. The foundation of the exhibition consists of four color environments that illustrate a multitude of emotional states, ranging from joy and trust to
Residents of the village of Teploklyuchenka, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, contacted the editorial office of VB.KG with alarming news about a crime that occurred before Christmas. A robbery took place in one of the local churches: the criminals not only set fire to the Christmas tree but also stole church items and goods from the shop. The editorial office contacted law enforcement agencies for information. According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of
The Kyrgyzstan national team will play its next match on January 9 against the team from Vietnam In Saudi Arabia, the final stage of the Asian Cup for under-23 youth teams has started, during which the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the local team — Saudi Arabia. The match took place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.
The Collegium of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court reviewed the verdict in the case of the murder of a 15-year-old boy in the Nooken district and sentenced the accused to 12 years of imprisonment. The details of the case were extracted from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The court established that on the night of August 25 to 26, 2023, B.K.S., a resident of the Nooken district born in 1981, was near the post office building in the village of Shaidan. He fired a shot from a hunting rifle of
During the investigation in the Chui region, a man was detained who may be involved in a number of fraudulent schemes. According to local law enforcement, on December 15, 2025, a resident of the village of Kara-Zhyhach, a man born in 1966 named A. A., approached the Department of Internal Affairs of the Alamudun district. He stated that in November 2024, the suspect E. U. offered him a business partnership, gained his trust, and then deceitfully took a sum of 600,000 soms, after which he
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an investigation has been initiated following the discovery of a man's body with a gunshot wound. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs, on January 7, 2026, at 11:00, a call was received at the number "102." The caller, identifying herself as a domestic worker, reported that a man had been found in the house with a gunshot wound. It was established that his name was Z.H., he was born in 1967, and a
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a report that a man with a gunshot wound had been found in one of the apartments. The caller, who identified herself as a domestic worker, reported that the apartment owner, born in 1967, was known as Z. K. A pistol was found under the body. This incident was recorded in the Information Accounting Journal of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate, after which
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the First May District reported the initiation of a criminal case in connection with the fire at a nursing home in Bishkek. The investigation is being conducted under the article of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning "Violations of fire safety rules." An examination on fire safety issues has been appointed as part of the case, and investigative actions are underway.