In the morning of December 24, the exchange rates at the currency exchange offices located at the Moscow City Council show the following values:
left: Masao Shino, Myagmarnaran Bavuujav, and Baldansambuu Enkh-Amgalan Every week, Mongolia faces 60,000–70,000 cyberattacks. In this regard, the country is actively working to improve its cybersecurity, collaborating with "third neighbors" such as Japan and the United Kingdom. As part of the initiative called "Plan to Strengthen the Security Management System and Emergency Response in Mongolia's Critical Information Infrastructure," with financial support from Japan,
At the beginning of the negotiations, the Prime Minister congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Gankhuya Khassuuri and Minister Kozlov on the successful holding of the 27th meeting of the Mongolian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economy, and Science, which took place in the capital of Mongolia. The parties noted that the lack of direct flights between Ulaanbaatar and Moscow negatively affects both personal exchanges between citizens and bilateral trade and economic ties. In this
According to experts, the emergence of pills for the treatment of obesity could significantly expand the market for these therapies, improving their accessibility and reducing financial costs, as reported by Euronews. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the tablet version of Wegovy, one of the leading weight loss drugs, making it the first daily oral medication for the treatment of obesity.
Recently, ten prosecutors from Mongolia participated in the "Open World" program organized by the Congressional Office for International Leadership. The "Open World" initiative, implemented by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), is a U.S. government-funded program. It aims to engage promising leaders from post-Soviet countries and other regions in 10-day professional exchange programs designed to foster mutual understanding and democratic values
International media and news agencies have reported on events occurring in Ukraine and around the world amid the ongoing war. Here are the main points of the day. Destroyed Russian tanks in the vicinity of Kyiv. Archive photo by Reuters / Zohra Bensemra. On Tuesday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian troops had left Siversk in the Donetsk region, aiming to preserve the lives of soldiers and maintain the combat capability of their units. On the night of
Mongolia is no longer on the list of countries that require heightened scrutiny during visa checks and has become one of the 12 countries in Asia with a high visa issuance rate. Among the countries with high visa issuance rates are South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.
At a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 23, Deputy Venera Salyamova (District 11) expressed regret over the absence of a state crisis center for women who have become victims of violence. During the discussion of bills related to the republican budget, she noted: “Despite the increasing cases of violence against women, crisis centers are not being established, which deprives us of the opportunity to provide timely psychological assistance and support.”
Deputy Meder Chotonov, representing district No. 16, faced difficulty pronouncing the phrase "Cabinet of Ministers" during a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23. The agenda included draft laws related to the republican budget. When he was about to address the Cabinet members, his speech became tangled: "Hello, esteemed committee, cabinet, minister cabinet, prime... government. Esteemed government," he said, smiling at his slip of the
At a recent meeting, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieyev met with representatives of various government institutions and local self-government bodies. During the session, the results of the decisions made at the first meeting of the commission, which took place in December 2024, were reviewed. Participants also discussed measures aimed at countering extremism in the regions, including Bishkek and Osh.
Askarbek Akbutaev, living in the village of Alekseevka in the Jayil district of the Chui region, is the keeper of unique relics passed down to him from his parents. A master of folk crafts, he has also participated in exhibitions in the United States. Akbutaev was born in 1970 in the Murghab district of Tajikistan. His wife, Taasilkhan Dyikanbaeva, was born in the same district in 1981. The couple has seven children — the oldest is 22 years old, and the youngest is only 2.5 years old.
On December 23, around 21:00, a woman was killed in an apartment on Bokonbaeva Street in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the city's Main Internal Affairs Department.
A group of 42 Russians using the messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp has filed an administrative lawsuit in the Tagansky Court of Moscow against Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development, as reported by RBC, citing the words of the plaintiffs' lawyers. In their lawsuit, they demand that the actions of Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development regarding the partial restriction of phone calls in messaging apps be declared illegal and unjustified.
Illustrative photo According to Shykmatov, the proposed bill includes conditions that will allow jewelers to take advantage of benefits unavailable in other countries. For example, there are plans to enable the purchase of gold on the London exchange with a 2% discount off the market price and a payment deferral of up to 180 days. The tax rate for the jewelry industry will be only 0.25% of turnover. Moreover, he emphasized that the implementation of these measures could contribute to the
In Bishkek, a former police officer has been detained on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife. This information was provided by sources in law enforcement to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. On December 23, a woman contacted the police, asking for help in finding her sister. She reported that the day before, her sister had officially divorced her husband named U. B. and had gone to work.
At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almambet Shykmamatov, the chairman of the State Tax Service, spoke about the challenges faced by the light industry. He responded to a question from Deputy Jumabek Salymbekov, clarifying that some issues are beyond the control of the tax service. Shykmamatov noted that the industry is indeed experiencing difficulties, particularly due to increased border control by Russia.
A tragic incident occurred in Bishkek: a former police officer has become a suspect in a murder. This information was officially confirmed by the employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. According to law enforcement sources, on December 23, 2025, at approximately 21:00, a report was received by the "102" service of the Bishkek City Internal Affairs Department about an incident: in an apartment on Bokonbaeva Street, a former husband shot his wife.
The deputy demands the cancellation of this practice At a recent meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised a problem concerning students who are forced to pay 1,000 soms for each day missed in universities and colleges. According to the parliamentarian, such fines are applied in the International Medical Institute and several colleges.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Erlulan Kokulov, witnessed an incident in which a UPSM inspector was driving a car without state registration plates. The MP shared a video from the scene of the incident on his social media page =AZZw72-F8ylfY8GKUZgy2Kr_IofgdbdlAEUHIgLakoandfM_iN80kq32uxU30p6RoTWB_VeuBcQ9iToYImIQPEcLTd6VCwGvgJ514GbhGHaYmTt0ebalglYwz41B8IIeeQkAPNmzf5BbuRLN8JKjIIekxwVC76aTt602z1M9j9tRDV3VEjKvPndkLwcIJnqXr0h7QfD0Z6qA1HbVIFjHqlGm&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R]publishing it. During the
The restriction was supposed to end soon In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on the import of electronic cigarettes and liquids containing nicotine has been extended. This decision was made by the government of the country.
On the banks of the Jetі-Ögüz River, measures have been taken to cull wild dogs and jackals. This was reported by Urmat Dokoев, the head of the village council of the Jetі-Ögüz rural district. According to him, there has been an increase in the number of jackals, which have begun to approach populated areas, causing concern among local residents. "In connection with this situation, preventive measures against wild jackals and stray dogs, which pose a threat to livestock, have been
At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the chairman of the State Tax Service, Almambet Shykmamatov, answered a question from deputy Jumabek Salymbekov regarding issues in the light industry. He noted that there are indeed challenges in this sector, but many of them are not dependent on the work of the tax service. In particular, he mentioned the increasing control at the border from Russia. Shykmamatov emphasized: "There are circumstances that
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has informed about a new legal regime that will come into effect in Russia for foreign citizens who do not have legal grounds for staying in its territory. According to the explanations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, starting from February 5, 2025, in accordance with Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 260-FZ, adopted on August 8, 2024, a deportation regime will be implemented in the country. This regime applies to foreign
[img]""[/img] Most of them will appear in new residential areas At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced plans to build 20 new schools in Bishkek by 2026. Notably, the majority of these educational institutions will be located in new residential neighborhoods. Kasymaliev also noted that 14 schools will be built as part of cooperation with the Saudi Development Fund. The locations of these schools will be
November became a landmark month for Chinese gold purchases, as the import volume from Russia reached a record $961 million. This event marked the largest transaction in the history of bilateral trade in this sector, according to data from the Chinese customs service. In the first 11 months of 2025, the total volume of Russian gold imported into China reached an impressive $1.9 billion, nearly nine times higher than the same figures from the previous year.
Trump added that the United States is looking forward to the opportunity to hold the G20 summit and is confident in the significance of this event for international cooperation.
According to a representative of the messenger in an interview with Reuters, the restrictions imposed by the Russian government on WhatsApp threaten more than 100 million users, depriving them of their right to secure and private communication using end-to-end encryption, especially ahead of the holiday season. “WhatsApp has become an integral part of people's lives in Russia — from communication in parent and work groups to friendly and family chats in various regions of the country. We
In the capital of the United Kingdom, London, two identical art objects were installed with a small interval of a few days. This was reported by DW. On Banksy's official Instagram page, a photograph of one of them was published, located in the suburb of Bayswater. The black-and-white graffiti depicts two children dressed in winter jackets, hats, and rubber boots. They are lying on their backs, looking up at the sky and pointing upwards. This artwork is on the wall of a dilapidated
In the run-up to the New Year, Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for the celebrations. Local authorities are busy decorating cities and villages, thereby creating a festive atmosphere. Kaktus.media presents New Year trees from all regions of the country.
Individual entrepreneurs no longer need to visit the tax office in person The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched a new online service that allows individual entrepreneurs to re-register through the Taxpayer's Cabinet. This was reported on the official website of the agency.
The press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, announced that in 2026, prices for domestic air travel will be set below market rates, made possible by the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov. The difference between the market price of tickets and the new tariffs will be financed from the Stabilization Fund, which will help avoid sharp price increases for tickets in the last hours before departure, as has happened in the past.
Representatives of the government and the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic announced plans to increase pensions in 2026 during a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, responding to inquiries from deputies regarding the low level of pension payments. According to Bakhtiyar Aliyev, the chairman of the Social Fund, pensions were indexed by 7% in 2025, and measures for further increases in 2026 are currently being discussed.
The Party of European Socialists (PES), which includes socialist, social-democratic, labor, and democratic parties from EU countries, the UK, and Norway, has expressed serious concern regarding the situation of opposition figures in Kyrgyzstan. In its statement, PES emphasizes that politically motivated criminal cases, particularly surrounding Temirlan Sultanbekov, threaten the foundations of democratic freedoms and the principles of the rule of law. The party highlighted that such actions
According to the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, the detained individuals M.A. and S.U. were the main figures in organizing a corruption scheme related to the receipt and transfer of funds from businessmen. Both detainees have been placed in the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. Investigative actions are currently ongoing to identify and hold accountable other individuals involved in this case.
Illustrative photo In his post on Truth Social, Trump stated: “This morning I had two wonderful phone conversations with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. We discussed key issues regarding the resolution of current conflicts, as well as the possibilities of increasing trade and cooperation between our countries. Relations with these states are at the highest level. Next year, the United States will host the G20 summit, and
On December 24, no precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -5 at night and rise to +7 degrees during the day.
Shykmamatov also added that the Russian side is strengthening control at the border, which exacerbates the situation. This issue is under the close attention of the country's president. Although it is currently impossible to disclose all the details, he expressed confidence that the situation will be resolved positively. According to the chairman of the Tax Service, the current problems are being addressed comprehensively.
As reported by NBC, Vince Zampella tragically died in a car accident on the Angeles Crest Highway, located north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. His red Ferrari 296 GTS exited a tunnel, crashed into a concrete barrier, and caught fire. The developer was trapped in the burning vehicle and died at the scene. A passenger, ejected from the car as a result of the impact, was taken to the hospital but also passed away; their identity has not yet been disclosed. Zampella was one of the
“Organized crime groups have been eliminated in Kyrgyzstan” Kamchybek Tashiev, speaking at the opening of the State National Security Committee's recreation center "Kyzyl-Beles," announced that from January 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies will stop conducting unwarranted inspections of entrepreneurs.
The incident became known due to the spread of a video on social media, which captured a traffic accident involving law enforcement officers. As a result of an internal investigation, it was established that at the time of the accident both officers were in a state of alcohol intoxication, which is a serious violation of both service norms and legislation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan confirmed this information.
During the conversation, as reported by the press service of Akorda, the presidents discussed the most important aspects of bilateral relations and international events, including the situation in Ukraine. Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to fully implement the agreements reached during his visit to Washington in November of this year.
A video has surfaced on social media capturing a traffic accident involving two police officers. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The incident occurred in the residential area of "Ak-Ordo," where police officers in a Nissan vehicle damaged a parked car and then left the scene of the accident. Eyewitnesses claim that the law enforcement officers were in an intoxicated state.
According to Jalilov, classes in schools are held in three shifts, and there are 50-60 children in the classrooms, with three students sitting at one desk. The Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, noted that an official letter had been sent to the Ministry of Education requesting the construction of 4 additional buildings to the existing schools and the erection of 2 new ones.
In Jeonju, located in the North Jeolla Province, a meeting was held organized by a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan for the citizens of the republic. This event took place at the Foreign Workers Support Center in Jeonbuk with the support of the Kyrgyz diaspora "Datkayim," according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the KR. Among the participants of the meeting were labor migrants from North Jeolla Province and
As part of the ongoing investigation into corruption schemes within government agencies, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan has detained two former officials of the State Tax Service. According to the agency, on December 8 and 10, A. M. and U. S., former heads of the inspection department of the central office of the State Tax Service under the government, were arrested. They are suspected of organizing a criminal scheme together with the former chairman of the State
During a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova asked Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev about plans for the construction of student dormitories by 2026. The committees met to discuss draft laws related to the republican budget.
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development approved the early dismissal of Badakhshan Ryskuliev from the position of auditor of the Accounts Chamber on December 23. As reported by the authorized representative of the president in parliament, Almasbek Abytov, Ryskuliev was appointed to his position by the president's quota, which is why Sadyr Japarov requested his release based on the recommendation of the head of the
At a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, Deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov stated that the salary of methodologists in urban and district education departments is 12,000 soms. The discussion concerned issues related to the republican budget.
