- 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.
Recently, the vessel Bella 1 changed its name to Marinera. Currently, the tanker Bella 1 is located about 300 miles south of Iceland, according to information from the Automatic Identification System (AIS). As reported by CBS News, the USA intends to intercept this vessel, but it is unclear whether their plans have changed after Russia sent its naval forces to protect it. On December 20, the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to detain the tanker Bella 1 in the Caribbean Sea as it was heading towards
On January 7, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported that all foreign citizens must have original documents confirming their identity. As part of the "Illegal" raid conducted by operatives of the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration, conversations are being held with foreigners to remind them of the necessity to comply with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On the night of January 4th, around 02:00, the UPSM officers stopped a Hyundai vehicle at the intersection of the Southern Highway and Bakayev Street. The driver, a man, showed signs of alcohol intoxication. The UPSM press service published a video of this incident. According to the agency's information, when the inspectors asked the driver to provide his documents, he began to behave inadequately: he threw a tantrum, struck himself, lay down on the roadway, and claimed that law
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has received documents for the registration of a new commercial bank called "Post Bank," which will use JSC "Kyrgyzpost" as an agency network to provide banking services to the population. This bank intends to offer basic banking services, following the agency model in accordance with the current legislative norms and rules of the NB KR.
The incident occurred in Bishkek when officers from the Patrol Service of the Police conducted a raid and stopped a Hyundai vehicle, driven by a man showing clear signs of alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Service. According to the agency, when asked to provide documents, the driver began to behave aggressively: he threw tantrums, hit himself, lay down on the road, and even claimed that the police officers allegedly inflicted bodily harm on him.
- It is expected that the average exchange rate of the Kazakhstani tenge to the US dollar in 2026 will be 535 tenge per dollar. This estimate was announced in the macroeconomic forecast of the Eurasian Development Bank for 2026-2028. For 2025, the experts of the Eurasian Development Bank predict an exchange rate of 525 tenge per dollar.
According to the Asian News Post, Bangladesh is facing a serious financial problem, realizing that it has fallen into a debt trap caused by Chinese loans. However, despite this, the government is not taking the necessary measures to change the situation. Internal Acknowledgments of DebtThe debt situation in the country is no longer just the opinion of external experts; this acknowledgment has come from the very top of Bangladesh's financial leadership. According to the chairman of the
In an interview with the British publication The Guardian, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that there are "unprecedented opportunities for friends of Iran and the USA to facilitate dialogue and ensure the full and verifiable implementation of any agreements."
In 2025, the YouTube Shorts format became an important tool for promoting and monetizing videos, attracting the attention of users worldwide, including Kyrgyzstan. Meanwhile, viewers have not forgotten about long videos of various genres. Kaktus.media presents a list of the 15 most viewed videos on our YouTube channel. It is not surprising that short clips have started to take leading positions, as YouTube actively promotes this format.
In the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, an investigation has been initiated into the theft at a local church and mosque [formerly Teploklyuchenka]. On January 6, 2026, information about an attempted theft at the church in the village of Ak-Suu was received by the Ak-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs.
Due to the preparations for the World Nomad Games and events within the framework of the SCO, the Days of Kyrgyz Culture in several countries have been postponed to 2027. This was reported by the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, in an interview with AKIpress. “Our colleagues have understood this decision. We plan to organize the Days of Kyrgyz Culture, for example, in Belarus and other countries in 2027,” the minister noted.
A seven-year-old daughter was subjected to sexual harassment. This was reported by citizen Mukhabat Kadyrova on January 7 at a press conference in AKIpress-Osh. A resident of the city of Osh demanded punishment for the driver who transports students from one of the private schools.