According to the information from the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. From December 12 to 14, the international tournament Turkish Open Karate took place in Istanbul, with around 1700 athletes from 35 countries participating. Kyrgyzstan was represented by 11 karatekas, who managed to win three bronze medals.
At the conference in Bishkek, Temir Sariyev reported that Kyrgyzstan is actively working on restoring its economy. “I can confidently say that the GDP growth dynamics over the past four years give us reason to speak about a positive direction. This year, the growth rate is 9-10%, and over 11 months we have reached 10.2%. We expect that by the end of the year this figure will exceed 10%,” he noted.
- During the press conference on December 17, Valentin Tataritsky, the Minister for Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, discussed issues related to the development of the technical regulation and standardization system in the EAEU. It was noted at the EEC that supervisory authorities are part of the national sphere. Today, many EAEU countries have imposed a moratorium on inspections.
Researchers have presented a new experimental therapy that can significantly reduce chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis while also protecting joint cartilage from destruction. This refers to the drug SN101, which has become the first non-opioid medication developed using induced pluripotent stem cells. This information was announced at the symposium of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), as reported by Lenta.ru. The SN101 drug includes mature peripheral neurons known as
Yesterday, December 17, 2025, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, organized a tour for the delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, during which they familiarized themselves with the main infrastructure projects of the capital, according to information from the press service of the mayor's office. The first stop of the tour was the "Zhashtyk" sports arena, where delegates were shown the infrastructure, including the turnstile system and food zone. Participants gained
According to Starmer, the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea should be transferred to a special fund intended to support Ukraine. He emphasized that Abramovich has a final opportunity to approve the transfer, otherwise legal actions will become inevitable. “I want to make a clear appeal to Abramovich: time is running out, fulfill your obligations and make the transfer immediately. If this does not happen, we will be ready to sue you and ensure that every penny is directed to those affected by
Information agencies and foreign publications have presented a summary of events over the past 24 hours related to the conflict in Ukraine and its consequences worldwide. As a result of an attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the port of Rostov-on-Don, a tanker caught fire, and there are casualties. Additionally, a partially constructed high-rise building in the city was damaged. In Bataisk, Rostov region, two private houses were burned due to a drone attack, and four people were injured.
The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in an international tournament that will take place in the Maldives. This became known through reports from the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup competitions are scheduled to be held from December 19 to 25 in the capital of the Maldives, the city of Male. Kyrgyzstan will be represented at the tournament by a team of 14 athletes, as well as three coaches and one
As of the morning of December 18, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moskovsky Sovet exchange offices are as follows:
In the latest issue of the magazine "International Life," an article by Natalia Kharitonova, Doctor of Political Science and Press Secretary of the CSTO Secretariat, discusses the prospects for forming a security system in the Eurasian region. The author emphasizes that traditional structures oriented towards the West have exhausted their capabilities and highlights the need to create a new security framework in response to geopolitical changes.
18-year-old Gulira Ashubekova, living in Sokuluk, has been passionate about horses since childhood. She was born in 2007 in the village of Töş-Bulak, becoming the second of seven children in her family. For the past four years, Gulira has not only been learning horseback riding but also actively participating in the national game of kök bürü. "My parents, father Rustambek Borbiev and mother Venera Bytyeva, always support my sports interests. My father also played kök bürü, and my older
- According to the NBKR report on monetary policy for the third quarter of 2025, bonds of all maturities were presented in the government securities market of the Kyrgyz Republic, except for 20-year bonds. The greatest appeal for investors was found in the three-year government treasury bonds (GKO). The short-term segment of the market also featured GKVs with a maturity of 12 months.
Kainarbek Kuluyev, a representative of the International Association of Builders, expressed his opinion on the presence of corruption risks in the process of inspecting construction sites. He noted that inspecting authorities often apply a selective approach. During a round table dedicated to issues and the future of the construction industry, Kuluyev reported that since the beginning of the current year, over 2000 administrative protocols have been drawn up in the country for various
According to Maria Kushubakova, a doctor from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, pyrotechnic products, including firecrackers and fireworks, can pose a serious threat to health, especially for children. She expressed these concerns during a live broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." Kushubakova explained that the use of pyrotechnics primarily has a negative impact on the respiratory system, and improper handling increases the likelihood
This fake story caught the attention of an unnamed leader of one of the African countries, who sent Macron a message asking about what is happening in France. “One of my African colleagues wrote to me: ‘Dear President, what is happening in your country?’” Macron said in an interview with France 24.
Park Street, a leading platform for the distribution of premium alcoholic beverages, will begin importing Mongolian milk vodka to the USA. In the heart of San Francisco, the Top Shelf 2025 competition took place, gathering the best representatives of the beverage industry and becoming the largest of its kind. The Mongolian company THE OLD BIRD DISTILLERY, which produces traditional milk vodka, made its debut at this international festival and was awarded a gold medal in the GOLD — Design
In the new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for the Asia region, Mongolia stands out as a country with high employment levels, decent incomes, and protection of social rights in the renewable energy supply chain and key minerals. According to the report, Mongolia ranks 12th in the world for copper reserves and is expected to become the fourth largest copper producer on the planet by 2030. The mining sector currently accounts for 25% of the country's gross domestic
Breaking Barriers: "English Language Training for Residents of Remote and Disadvantaged Communities in Mongolia" The project launched with the support of the United Kingdom will help improve the level of English in remote parts of Mongolia. At the signing of the agreement for the financing of the second phase of the "Breaking Barriers" project, Ambassador Fiona Blight was present. This project, supported by the UK government, is being implemented in cooperation with UNICEF
The Technical Commission approved the construction project of the "Zes Oyu" distribution station with a voltage of 220 kV, which will be integrated into the energy system of the Autonomous Region of Inner Mongolia (ARIM). Important documents, such as the "Electricity Purchase Agreement" and the "Dispatch Coordination Agreement," were signed on December 16 by representatives of both parties. These agreements will pave the way for connection to the ARIM energy
The total volume of industrial production from January to November amounted to ₮47.1 trillion, which is equivalent to approximately $13.2 billion. The reported growth of 1.6% over the 11 months of 2025 signals a recovery of the Mongolian economy, mainly due to the mining sector, which holds leading positions. However, despite positive trends, risks remain due to high dependence on raw material exports. At the beginning of 2025, production increased by 17%, but there were also minor declines
right: Onon Lkhamsuren and Ueen Battor On December 9, 2025, in Dubai, at the Dusit Thani Dubai hotel, the Mongolian hospital Grandmed was awarded the Gold Prize of ESQR for Quality Achievements 2025. The award was presented to ONON Lkhamsuren, Director of Policy and Strategy, and Ueen Battor. The Grandmed hospital won the Gold category at the Quality Achievements Award 2025, organized by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) in the United Arab Emirates. This award analyzes the
Somon Tsetserleg, Arkhangai Province Unitel STEAM HUB: Opening New Horizons for Future Engineers of Mongolia Against the backdrop of winter cold, a little boy with cheeks red from frost sits on the edge of a pen, creating his own code. He launches a drone that he programmed himself and joyfully watches it soar in the sky, following a young yak calf. Not long ago, children from herding families admired operators who launched drones for television filming, dreaming of how great it would be to
The company MonBeef is implementing a cluster model in the agricultural sector, bringing innovations to meat processing. At the farm in the Orkhon somon, located in the Selenge aimag, MonBeef feeds calves aged 18 to 36 months and three-year-old cows for 100 days, providing them with special feeds and constant veterinary supervision to offer consumers quality beef. The company is actively developing intensive livestock farming, cultivating more than 1600 hectares of its 3000 hectares of land
The Osh city hall reported that a 45-meter flagpole has been installed at the "Dostuk" border crossing. According to information from the municipality, work is currently underway around the new flag, including paving, installing benches, and tidying up the surrounding area.
The incident involving a passenger who fell out of a bus in Bishkek was commented on by the emergency management department. According to the press service of the department, the incident occurred when the bus driver stopped on the roadside and opened the doors. At that moment, a verbal conflict arose between two passengers, during which one pushed the other, causing him to fall onto the street. The injured party did not file a report with the local police department. It was also established
The reaction of the Tajik authorities to the tragic death of a schoolboy in the Moscow region was swift. The ten-year-old boy, who became a victim of an attack, was a citizen of Tajikistan, reports Meduza. The name of the deceased is Kobiljon. He studied at a school in Gorki along with his twin brother, and their mother worked at the same institution. The terrible news of Kobiljon's death reached her right at the school gates.
The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic rejected the lawsuit of Eldar Abakirov, who had nominated himself as a candidate for deputy in district No. 26. This was reported by the court's press service. Eldar Abakirov contested the decision of the Central Election Commission regarding the election results and filed a lawsuit in the Bishkek Administrative Court.
Colonel of Police Azenbek Kozukejev, head of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, held a meeting with motorists in the Chui region on December 17 to discuss issues related to the prevention of road traffic accidents. According to the press service of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety, on that day a month-long campaign was launched aimed at reducing the number of accidents on the roads, titled "Compliance with Traffic Rules is a Guarantee
The AFC U-23 Asian Cup will start on January 5, 2026, in Saudi Arabia, as reported on the official accounts of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) on social media. All matches will take place in the city of Jeddah.
Among the participants of the "Unusual Names" section is 46-year-old Zhashylgul Karabaeva, who lives in Talas. She was born on March 12, 1979, in the village of Kyk-Kazyq, located in the Talas region. Zhashylgul is an ecologist by profession. From 1996 to 2002, she studied at the Faculty of Ecology at the Agricultural Academy and also obtained a certificate as a "chemical laboratory assistant." From 2002 to 2006, Karabaeva worked at Talas State University, and after getting
Caracas has refuted Trump's accusations regarding the U.S. desire to control the country's natural resources and announced its intention to raise this issue on the international stage. This is stated in an official statement from the Venezuelan government. In a communiqué published by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, it is emphasized that Venezuela acts in accordance with international law and its own legislation. The document asserts that the country reaffirms its sovereignty over all
A group of sports federations, including those for jiu-jitsu, judo, pencak silat, and wrestling, has addressed Kiyazbek Moldazhiyev, the head of the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, requesting the introduction of state scholarships for young athletes who have shown outstanding results at the Youth Asian Games. At the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, athletes from Kyrgyzstan, including Ramazan Tyangubera, who took 1st place, as well as Abdusomad Tynchtykbekov and
According to the words of the doctor from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, Maria Kushubakova, smoke from fireworks and other pyrotechnic products can be hazardous to health, especially for children. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," she emphasized the importance of being aware of these risks. The specialist noted that the respiratory organs are primarily affected when using pyrotechnics, and there is also a possibility of
Warner Bros. has decided to reject Paramount's offer, which valued the assets at $108 billion. Instead, it aims to finalize a deal with Netflix, as reported by Meduza. The board of directors of Warner Bros. Discovery rejected the proposal from Paramount Skydance, urging shareholders not to sell their shares at $30 per share and not to abandon the deal with Netflix. It is specified that the Paramount offer will be valid until January 8, 2026.
The opening of the updated depot No. 1 took place as part of the excursion program for participants of the IV People's Kurultai. This was reported by the city administration. According to the provided data, the new depot is located at: 237 Moskovskaya Street.
The meeting of the coordination commission for managing the healthcare system and the urban multi-sectoral committee on socially significant infectious diseases took place at the Emergency Medical Center. The event was chaired by Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, as reported by the municipality of the capital. During the meeting, important issues were discussed, such as the current state of anthrax morbidity, preventive and anti-epidemic measures, as well as the condition of sarcophagi in
In December 2025, raids were conducted in the Chuy region, during which several individuals engaged in illegal hunting were detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of the inspection, 20 protocols were drawn up under Article 263 of the Code of Offenses, concerning violations of hunting rules. Each of the detainees was fined 12,500 soms.
Today, December 17, 30 pairs of wizards visited the Jalal-Abad Children's Hospital to congratulate the children undergoing treatment on the upcoming New Year and present them with gifts. The initiative belongs to private entrepreneurs, owners of kindergartens and schools. Hope from the Hospital WindowsThe idea for this large-scale event, involving nearly 40 educational institutions from Bishkek, arose from a touching observation. Leila Keldibekova, a representative of the Association of
In Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a tournament for amateurs called "Football for All" took place. This information was provided by the event organizers. The organizers congratulated both the winners and all the participants of the tournament.
A festive event took place in Batken — the lighting of the New Year tree. This information was provided by the press service of the presidential representative in the region. According to the press service, the ceremony was attended by Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the president, and the mayor of the city, Seytek Kulubaev.
Today, December 17, President Sadyr Japarov met with Nurzaman Almazbekov, a fourth-grade student from the "Aydyn-Kol" primary school in the village of Koo-Chaty, located in the Kara-Kuldzhin district of the Osh region. This meeting was initiated after a video went viral on social media, showing the boy, despite nearly a meter of snow, diligently making his way to school. The president, upon seeing this footage, highly appreciated the child's determination to study even in such
On December 17, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Nurzaman Almazbekov, a fourth grader from the Aydyn-Kol primary school located in the village of Koo-Chaty in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. This information was provided by the press service of the President's Administration. A video became popular on social media showing the boy heading to school despite nearly a meter of snow. The President saw this clip and was impressed by the child's determination to study
Satellite images show not real planes, but their imitation Satellite data indicates that at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, controlled by the Taliban, outlines of combat aircraft have appeared on the old runway. However, experts assert that these are not real machines, but visual "decoys," as reported by an investigation from the American publication The Washington Post.
On December 18, meteorologists in Kyrgyzstan forecast precipitation, starting with rain and transitioning to snow. In the capital city, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −2 degrees at night, rising to +3 during the day.
On December 17, the deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh held their first meeting, during which they took the oath and received their mandates, after which they began to fulfill their duties. At the meeting, a speaker of the parliament was elected, the structure of work was approved, and vice-speakers and committee chairs were appointed.
During his speech, Waddafull, as reported by the Anadolu Agency, noted that the recent negotiations in Berlin regarding the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine confirm the common position of Germany and Italy: any decisions regarding Ukraine must be made with the participation of the country itself. "Decisions on European security cannot be made without the involvement of Europeans," he added. The Foreign Minister emphasized that "changing borders by force is unacceptable."
In Kyrgyzstan, polluted air poses a serious threat to women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and children. A mix of emissions from industrial enterprises, automotive transport, and waste burning creates a dangerous "air poison" that negatively affects fertility, the pregnancy process, and even fetal development before birth. This invisible risk generates a new cycle of problems: the increased number of diseases leads to a greater burden on medical facilities and a rise in medical
Every culture has its unique customs. A correspondent from Turmush explored how the "kız uzatuu" ceremony is conducted among the Dungans living in the village of Irdyk in the Jet-Oguz district. Local residents emphasize that the process of sending off the bride requires special attention and respect.
