Snow, fog, icy conditions. Meteorologists issued a storm warning.

Meteorologists predict a sharp deterioration in weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 18-19. Snowfall is expected, with heavy snow in some areas, as well as fog and the accumulation of wet snow on trees and power lines. Snow drifts and icy conditions will develop on the roads, and snowdrifts may occur in mountainous regions, reports the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to specialists, winds in the west may strengthen to 15-20 meters per second

"Wikipedia" Turns 25: Billions of Views Monthly

On January 15, 2001, Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger founded "Wikipedia," which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Over the course of a quarter of a century, the project has transformed from a small resource with 100 articles into a powerful online encyclopedia with over 65 million articles, attracting nearly 15 billion views each month. Currently, the management of "Wikipedia" is carried out by the Wikimedia Foundation, established in 2003. In honor of the

The world's largest sapphire found in Sri Lanka - 3,563 carats

The largest purple star sapphire in the world has been unveiled in Sri Lanka, weighing an impressive 3,563 carats. Its value reaches at least $300 million, according to the Associated Press. This gemstone, named "Star of Pure Land," becomes the largest registered natural purple star sapphire in history. According to Ashan Amarasinghe, a gemology consultant, the sapphire exhibits a pronounced asterism with a six-ray pattern, making it unique among other stones.

Bakyt Torobaev familiarized himself with the project of an alternative road to Manas Airport.

The Vice Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, got acquainted with the project of a new alternative road leading to Manas International Airport. According to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Minister Absattar Syrgaibaev and other representatives of the ministry discussed the planned works, project goals, technical specifications, and implementation stages. The length of the new

In Osh, work is underway to widen the main streets

In the city of Osh, work continues on the expansion of Saint Petersburg and Abduvaliev streets, during which construction waste is being cleared. According to information provided by the city administration, 4 excavators and 6 units of Shacman equipment are currently involved. It was also emphasized that the mentioned streets will undergo complete renovation.

"Neftchi" appointed a new head coach from Uzbekistan

It has been officially announced that the new head coach of the football club "Neftchi" is the 51-year-old Uzbek specialist Dmitry An. He will lead the team in the upcoming season of the Kyrgyz Premier League.

In At-Bashy, over 500 local residents have hunting rifles

In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashy district, more than 500 local residents possess hunting rifles, as reported by the local administration. According to the provided data, there are currently 44 officially registered hunters in the district's hunting society. “Since November of this year, 6 wolves have been shot in the area. Hunters are actively engaged in hunting; however, despite the significant number of jackals, their culling is not being carried out actively enough. Jackals are

Participants of the World Ice Hockey Championship Arrived in Bishkek

The national teams of Luxembourg, Mexico, and Iran have already arrived in Bishkek, where they will participate in the World Ice Hockey Championship for youth teams (U20).

"Artistic Gymnastics Coaches Awarded the Title of 'Honored Coach of the KR'"

At the official event, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, awarded the honorary title of "Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic" to rhythmic gymnastics coaches.

Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won 11 medals at the international olympiad in Kazakhstan

According to the Ministry of Education, the team from Kyrgyzstan won two gold, three silver, and six bronze medals. More than 600 school students from 16 countries participated in the competition, among which Kyrgyzstan was represented by 33 participants. Gold medals in mathematics were awarded to 8th-grade students of the "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" school, Ariet Akimov and Arlan Sayat.

Zheenbek Kulubaev commented on Western sanctions and the U.S. visa policy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the importance of dialogue and the protection of citizens' rights Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev spoke about the sanctions imposed by the West, as well as the new immigration rules in the United States. He noted that Kyrgyzstan continues to support trade relations with key partners, acting within the framework of national legislation, and proposed conducting an independent audit to verify compliance with sanctions measures. Kulubaev

In the Kemin District, the mountain slopes are being cleared of advertisements.

This was reported by the district state administration. The cleanup is being carried out in accordance with the instructions of Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Chui region. The work is under the control of the akim of the Kemin district, K. Shakirov, and is being carried out by the relevant services. The main goal of these activities is to preserve the ecological purity of the area and the natural landscape of the region.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in the Batken region.

According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in the Batken region on the evening of January 17. The tremors were registered at 19:11. The epicenter of this seismic event was located within Kyrgyzstan: 5 km southwest of the village of Sovetskoe, 9 km southeast of the village of Sary-Otek, 18 km southeast of the village of Kyzyl-Korgon, and 42 km northeast of the city of Batken.

A training seminar was held in Leilek as part of the caravan "AgroZooVet-2026"

On January 17, a training seminar was held at the Leilek District State Administration as part of the "AgroZooVet–2026" caravan. This event was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main objective of the seminar was to enhance the qualifications of farmers and specialists in the agricultural sector, as well as to implement modern agro-protective technologies and discuss crucial issues related to the development

Turkmenistan Recognized as the Most Sober Country in the Post-Soviet Space

According to a study conducted by the World Population Review, Turkmenistan ranked first among the CIS countries in terms of sobriety. The portal presented rankings of both the most drinking and the most sober countries in the world. The Islamic culture prevalent in Central Asia influences the local residents' attitude towards alcohol, making them more restrained on this issue.

Ibraev checks the operation of energy facilities due to worsening weather conditions

The Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, conducted an inspection of the condition of energy facilities against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. This information was provided by the press service of the ministry. During the inspection, the minister familiarized himself with the operation of the electricity sales service in Bishkek and met with employees of the Bishkek branch of OJSC "NESK" — electric networks. Ibraev instructed energy

In the rural district of Kazybek in the At-Bashinsky region, problematic issues of local residents were discussed

In the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the rural district of Kazybek in the At-Bashi region of Naryn Province, a public meeting was held. Local authorities, representatives of the prosecutor's office, heads of organizations, and residents of the village were present at the meeting.

In Kara-Balta, a musical performance "King and Jester: Shadows on the Wall" was held.

The musical performance "King and Jester: Shadows on the Wall" was successfully presented in Bishkek and Kara-Balta. This event became an important milestone in the cultural life of the region and was organized by students of the theater studio.

Writing at Dawn and Living the Lives of Heroes. Shakhsanam Murray on Her Creativity

Shaksanem Murray, a Kyrgyz-British writer, was born and raised in Bishkek. She studied philology at the Romano-Germanic faculty of the Kyrgyz National University. In September 2001, Shaksanem moved to Scotland and currently resides in Edinburgh. In an interview with 24.kg, she shared her creative experience. Photo from the interviewee's archive. Shaksanem Murray — How did your journey into literature begin? — My interest in literature began in school when teachers inspired us to read

Storm Warning: Avalanches and Snow Drifts Expected on the Mountain Roads of Kyrgyzstan

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, from January 19 to 21, dangerous weather phenomena are expected in the mountainous areas and on several highways of Kyrgyzstan. This includes the risk of snow avalanches, ice, and glaze. In particular, on the Bishkek - Osh highway, avalanche warnings are issued for sections from 121 to 138 km (Tuu-Ashuu Pass) and from 198 to 255 km (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge). Risks also exist on the roads Ala-Buka - Kanysh-Kiya (68–74 km and 86–101 km, Chapchyma

UNESCO is ready to support the World Nomad Games and the Issyk-Kul Forum of Aitmatov

The Kyrgyzstan Futsal Team Defeated Tajikistan

As part of the preparation for the Asian Cup, which will begin on January 27 in Indonesia, the Kyrgyzstan national team played a friendly match against the Tajik team, finishing with a score of 4:2 in their favor. In this match, Semetey Murzakulov scored two goals, while Islam Turatbekov and Bektur Ilyasov each added one goal.

In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov is wanted, missing in "Archa-Beshik"

According to information provided by the police, on January 17, a report was filed with the Department of Internal Affairs by S. A. regarding the disappearance of his son. He reported that on January 15, around 11:00 AM, Arsen left their home located in the residential area "Archa-Beshik" on Kyzyl-Adyr Street and has not returned since. The information about the disappearance has been registered in the automated information system of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.

In the city of Osh, the municipal enterprise "Agricultural Management" is being modernized

In Osh, the process of modernizing the municipal enterprise "Agricultural Economy" is underway, as reported by the press service of the city administration. Under the leadership of Mayor Jenishbek Toktobaev, new facilities are being constructed on the enterprise's territory, including a garage, a grain storage facility, and a workshop for winter repairs of agricultural machinery. These structures are expected to be opened in the coming days.