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ISW: US delegations held separate meetings with the Ukrainian-European and Russian sides in Miami
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ISW: US delegations held separate meetings with the Ukrainian-European and Russian sides in Miami

As part of these negotiations, U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Whitcomb and former senior advisor to the U.S. President Jared Kushner met on December 19 with Ukraine's Secretary of the Defense Council Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Andriy Hnatov. Umerov reported that European representatives also joined the negotiations at the invitation of the U.S. Axios correspondent Barak Ravid clarified that national

21.12.2025, 12:09
"Holiday for a Million" — a comedy that everyone is talking about
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"Holiday for a Million" — a comedy that everyone is talking about

On December 27 at 19:00, the audience is invited to enjoy a bright and truly festive comedy “Holiday for a Million” — a performance that already gathered a full house at its premiere and created a real buzz. This is a story about money, coincidences, characters, and of course, about people. About how one unexpected situation can turn everything upside down — and transform an ordinary evening into a true celebration… worth a million. The premiere of the play took place with a full house: the

21.12.2025, 12:03
The bodies of another 1003 deceased have been returned to Ukraine.
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The bodies of another 1003 deceased have been returned to Ukraine.

The process of identifying the delivered remains will be carried out by law enforcement agencies in collaboration with experts from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The Coordination Headquarters expressed gratitude to the International Committee of the Red Cross for their assistance in the repatriation of bodies.

21.12.2025, 12:01
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Musk became the first person in history with a net worth of $700 billion

According to information from Forbes, Elon Musk's net worth has increased to $700 billion just four days after he became the world's first person with a fortune of $600 billion. The increase in wealth occurred after the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling that had previously invalidated a package of stock options for Tesla, valued at $139 billion. The court determined that the cancellation of the options was unlawful. As a result, Forbes revised Musk's

21.12.2025, 11:25
Elon Musk became the first person with a net worth of over $700 billion
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Elon Musk became the first person with a net worth of over $700 billion

Musk achieved this record thanks to a ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court, which overturned a previous decision by a lower court and reinstated his stock options in Tesla, valued at about $139 billion. It is worth noting that just at the beginning of December, Elon Musk had already become the first person whose net worth exceeded $600 billion.

21.12.2025, 11:17
Health

Simple habits can rejuvenate the brain by 8 years, - study

A group of researchers from the University of Florida conducted an interesting study that showed that proper habits can "rejuvenate" the brain by as much as eight years compared to biological age. Over two years, scientists observed 128 adult participants, primarily middle-aged and elderly, many of whom suffered from chronic joint pain caused by knee osteoarthritis. Using MRI and machine learning methods, they determined the "brain age" of each participant and compared it to

21.12.2025, 11:17
Local news / Cultural news

Kyrgyzstan and Japan will continue cooperation in the field of archaeology

On December 18, 2025, a meeting took place in Bishkek between Askarala Madaminov, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, and Kazuya Yamauchi, a professor and archaeologist from Tokyo University, as well as Yoji Sakakibara, an expert from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kyrgyzstan. During the discussion, the participants met to review the current state of archaeological work being conducted in the vicinity of Ak-Beshim (Suyab) in the Chui region, with

21.12.2025, 11:14
Snowfall is expected in Kazakhstan
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Snowfall is expected in Kazakhstan

Snowfalls and blizzards are predicted across the territory of Kazakhstan. Particularly heavy snow is expected in the northwest, north, east, and central regions of the republic. At the same time, rain and snow may occur in the western and southern regions. The mountains in the south and southeast will also face heavy snowfall. Additionally, fog, ice, and increased wind are forecasted across the country.

21.12.2025, 10:51
"Grinch Syndrome": Psychologist Explains How to Cope with the Blues Before the New Year
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"Grinch Syndrome": Psychologist Explains How to Cope with the Blues Before the New Year

Photo by psychologist Aliya Ashchi As the New Year approaches, many people, surrounded by festive lights and a joyful atmosphere, face winter blues and deep sadness. This condition, known as "Grinch syndrome," is quite normal and widespread. Psychologist and psychiatrist from the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, Aliya Ashchi, in an interview with 24.kg, explained why in December we often feel tired and how social media and toxic relatives exacerbate feelings of guilt,

21.12.2025, 10:17
Winter Season in the "Eurasia" Park: Christmas Tree, Ice Rink, and Visitor Safety
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Winter Season in the "Eurasia" Park: Christmas Tree, Ice Rink, and Visitor Safety

In Bishkek, the cultural and entertainment park "Eurasia" officially opened the winter season. Despite the cold weather, many residents came to the park with their families and friends to enjoy the pre-New Year atmosphere. The ceremonial start of the winter program was marked by a theatrical performance "Fairy Tale of the Wind," featuring local creative groups that created a magical mood for all attendees.

21.12.2025, 09:24
Week-24. How alcohol ruined the minister and who will get a salary increase in 2026
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Week-24. How alcohol ruined the minister and who will get a salary increase in 2026

Baktyar Orozov, the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, was dismissed from his position after being detained for driving under the influence. The incident occurred on the night of December 15 in the village of Koy-Tash, where during a raid by the Traffic Police of the Chui region, officers noticed signs of intoxication, which was confirmed by an examination. Following the disclosure of this fact, the president signed a decree for the minister's resignation, stating

21.12.2025, 09:24
Zelensky "talks every evening" with the dismissed Ermak, - media
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Zelensky "talks every evening" with the dismissed Ermak, - media

According to information provided by Inna Vedernikova, editor of the internal policy department, Ermak is still actively involved in affairs, but no longer performs his previous duties in the office. “He is simply no longer on the front lines and does not manage processes around the clock, but he remains in touch and regularly visits the president,” she noted. Vedernikova added that the only way to sever ties between Ermak and Zelensky could be cooperation with law enforcement agencies, which

21.12.2025, 09:13
President Edgars Rinkēvičs invited the President of Mongolia to visit Latvia
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President Edgars Rinkēvičs invited the President of Mongolia to visit Latvia

On December 18, 2025, the Ambassador of Mongolia, Oyundari Navaan-Yunden, presented her credentials to Edgars Rinkēvičs. During the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed greetings from the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhna, emphasizing the desire to develop bilateral relations in various areas, including politics, trade, information technology, and organizing high-level visits.

21.12.2025, 06:34
Local news

Chuy Avenue near TSUM is open for traffic

The section of Chuy Avenue that runs from Abdrahmanov Street to Ibraimov Street is now open to vehicles. Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev announced this. According to him, some work still needs to be done in this area, including the installation of a bus stop and the construction of an underground passage on Abdrahmanov Street.

21.12.2025, 01:38
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10-Meter Santa Claus, Ice Rink, and Christmas Tree: The Winter Season Has Opened at the "Eurasia" Park

Today, the cultural and entertainment park "Eurasia" marked the opening of the winter season, which began with the theatrical performance "Tale of the Wind," featuring local creative groups. The central element of the festive decor in the park is the New Year tree, which serves not only as a visual landmark but also as a gathering place for the main winter events. The director of the "Eurasia" park, Vyacheslav Sharikov, emphasized that this space has already gained

21.12.2025, 01:16
The winter season has opened at the "Eurasia" park: ice rink, fair, meetings with Santa Claus
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The winter season has opened at the "Eurasia" park: ice rink, fair, meetings with Santa Claus

Photo 24.kg. Winter season in the 'Eurasia' park In Bishkek, at the cultural and entertainment park 'Eurasia', the winter season has begun, featuring an ice rink, the 'Northern Lights' fair, attractions, festive shows, and numerous photo zones. Entry is free for everyone, and the program will last until January 11. Theatrical opening and the main Christmas tree The season opening was marked by a theatrical performance 'Tale of the Wind', featuring local

20.12.2025, 21:55
Health

The Acting Minister of Health inspected the Osh Interregional Hospital

On December 19, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov visited the Osh Interregional Unified Clinical Hospital (OUMCH) during his working trip to the city of Osh. He familiarized himself with the current medical activities and the state of the institution's infrastructure. During the visit, the hospital director Atabek Jumaliev spoke about the major repairs that had been carried out, as well as the measures being taken to improve the conditions for providing medical services to the

20.12.2025, 21:48
Exclusive

A separate set of aviation rules is being prepared for drone flights in Kyrgyzstan

The State Agency for Civil Aviation has published a draft order for the approval of new aviation rules for unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kyrgyz Republic, known as "APKR-6. Part IV. Operation of Aircraft." According to the draft, the document will be available in the state and official languages. After its adoption, it will be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for registration in the State Register of Regulatory Legal Acts and published in the newspaper "Erkin Too." It

20.12.2025, 21:46
Exclusive

In Chui Region, a capsule was laid for the construction of a new reservoir

On December 18, during the capsule-laying ceremony, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in this important event related to the construction of a reservoir on the Ak-Suu River in the Moscow District of the Chui Region. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, the planned reservoir has a volume of 4.5 million cubic meters and will serve as a source of improved water supply for 6,500 hectares of irrigated land in four rural districts,

20.12.2025, 21:39
Tajikistan and Japan are interested in increasing the number of scholarships for training specialists
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Tajikistan and Japan are interested in increasing the number of scholarships for training specialists

During this event, issues of bilateral cooperation between the two countries were discussed, as well as opportunities for the development of trade, economic, and investment relations. Special attention was given to attracting leading Japanese companies to establish joint industrial enterprises in various sectors. It was proposed to develop a Program for Trade and Economic Cooperation for the period from 2026 to 2028.

20.12.2025, 21:32
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the level of knowledge of teachers in natural science subjects has been assessed

The testing, which took place from December 16 to 19, 2025, covered 24,914 teachers. The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic noted the results for each subject: Geography - 74.27% (2,538 teachers); Biology - 65.87% (3,053 teachers); Chemistry - 74.2% (2,114 teachers); Physics - 79.62% (2,547 teachers); Mathematics - 74.62% (6,011 teachers); Informatics - 77% (2,570 teachers); English - 77.12% (2,547 teachers). The organizer of the testing was the Department of Quality Education

20.12.2025, 21:21
Local news

Flights have resumed at the "Manas" and "Osh" airports

The resumption of flights at the international airports "Osh" and "Manas" has become possible due to improved weather conditions, as reported by the State Enterprise "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." Currently, visibility in "Osh" has reached 1700 meters, which exceeds the established minimum of 800 meters. In "Manas," the fog has cleared, and visibility also meets aviation requirements.

20.12.2025, 20:58
Turkmenistan and Japan Signed a Memorandum
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Turkmenistan and Japan Signed a Memorandum

During his visit, Berdymukhamedov held a meeting with representatives of Japanese business, where he emphasized the importance of technological solutions offered by Japanese companies and outlined key areas for future cooperation. Also, as part of the trip, the President of Turkmenistan met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. As a result of the negotiations, it was confirmed that bilateral relations have reached a new level, especially in the fields of high technology and information solutions,

20.12.2025, 20:56
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In India, a train fatally struck eight elephants, and the carriages derailed.

According to information from the PTI agency, the tragic incident occurred in the eastern part of India, in the state of Assam. The Rajdhani Express train, which was traveling from Silchar to New Delhi, collided with a herd of elephants. As a result of this incident, five carriages, as well as the locomotive, derailed. Fortunately, there were no injuries among the passengers. Due to the train accident, those planning to travel through this section were redirected to alternative routes, and work

20.12.2025, 20:50
Local news

The Acting Minister of Health Familiarized Himself with the Condition of the Osh Interregional Hospital

On December 19, 2025, the Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanibek Dosmambetov, visited the Osh Interregional United Clinical Hospital. During the visit, the minister carefully examined the work of the hospital, as well as the current state of the equipment and infrastructure of the institution. The hospital director, Atabek Jumaliev, spoke about the capital renovation work being carried out to improve the conditions of medical care for the residents of the region.

20.12.2025, 20:48
Economy

The Cabinet approved new rules for taxation and control of imports from the EAEU

On December 18, 2025, the Cabinet approved Resolution No. 811, which introduces changes to taxation, excise regulation, and import control. The main goal of the new document is to increase budget revenues and strengthen tax administration; it comes into effect 10 days after publication. Import from the EAEUThe resolution clarifies the procedure for issuing tax registration certificates for importers of goods from EAEU countries. Tax authorities are now required to verify the actual place of

20.12.2025, 20:43
Local news / Exclusive

Who is referred to as "shaiyk" in Osh?

Turmush — The term "shayyk" refers to a mullah who reads the Quran and provides "bata" in a sacred setting on Mount Suleiman-Too, located in Osh, reports Turmush correspondent. At the top of this mountain is Babur's house, where mosque officials conduct various rituals. Visitors come here to receive "bata" (blessing), pray, and perform "duba" (worship with a request for something good).

20.12.2025, 20:08
Incidents

Two Girls Detained in Bishkek for Minor Hooliganism

On the morning of December 20, at approximately 04:14, the police received a signal about a disturbance of public order in the 7th microdistrict of Bishkek. According to the information from the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Department, a group of girls was violating the peace. This information was recorded in the logbook, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.

20.12.2025, 20:00
Exclusive

The official visit of Sadyr Japarov to Japan has concluded

The official visit of Sadyr Japarov to Japan has concluded, which took place from December 18 to 20. On December 18, the head of state met with Emperor Naruhito. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to strengthening friendly ties, developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as expanding mutual understanding and trust between the peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Japan.

20.12.2025, 19:59