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The suspect in a series of battery thefts from cars was detained in Bishkek
Incidents

The suspect in a series of battery thefts from cars was detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, officers of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department arrested a suspect in a number of battery thefts from vehicles. This information was announced by the district's internal affairs department. According to police reports, the incident occurred on November 17, 2025, at approximately 14:40. Unidentified individuals stole a battery from a Mercedes-Benz water truck on Aini Street. Citizen K.B. filed a report with the police regarding this incident.

17.12.2025, 12:12
The Bishkek City Hall commented on the incident involving a man who fell out of a bus.
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The Bishkek City Hall commented on the incident involving a man who fell out of a bus.

Photo from the press service of the Bishkek city administration. The bus driver from which the troublemaker was thrown out The incident involving the man who fell out of the bus received a comment from the press service of the Bishkek city administration. According to their information, the passenger who boarded at the stop was in a state of intoxication and began to behave aggressively, leading to a conflict with other passengers. As a result, they asked the driver to remove the troublemaker.

17.12.2025, 12:10
Aibike Ulanbek kyzy from Kyrgyzstan won the Grand Prix in para judo
Sports

Aibike Ulanbek kyzy from Kyrgyzstan won the Grand Prix in para judo

At the IBSA Judo Grand Prix tournament taking place in São Paulo, Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won the gold medal in the under 52 kg weight category. On her way to the gold medal, she defeated athletes from Taipei, Mexico, and Switzerland. It is worth noting that Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy is the Asian champion in para-judo, having won this title in 2025.

17.12.2025, 12:05
FC "Alga" officially announced three new transfers
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FC "Alga" officially announced three new transfers

FC "Alga" continues to strengthen its squad, officially confirming agreements with three new players. The first of the newcomers is Murolimjon Akhmedov. The club highly values his experience, leadership qualities, and drive for success, emphasizing that these aspects will have a significant impact on achieving the team's goals in the upcoming season.

17.12.2025, 12:05
Economy

Cryptocurrency is Displacing Banknotes. Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlements

The payment system Visa has taken a significant step by allowing American banks to use the USDC stablecoin from Circle for transactions via the Solana blockchain. The first transactions will be conducted by Cross River Bank and Lead Bank. This event marks the first launch of stablecoin settlements by Visa in the United States, following successful trials abroad. The newly adopted federal law on stablecoins opens up the possibility for banks to use "digital dollars" backed by reserves.

17.12.2025, 12:05
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Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII Convocation Took the Oath

The deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took the oath, starting their work with the first session, which was chaired by 69-year-old Gulai Mashrapova, the oldest member of parliament. At the ceremony, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, presented deputy badges to the newly elected deputies.

17.12.2025, 12:02
Sports

The Best. The name of the best football player of 2025 according to FIFA has been announced.

Usman Dembélé, representing "Paris Saint-Germain" and the French national team, has been named the FIFA Men's Player of the Year. In the 2024/25 season, the French forward, along with PSG, won all possible trophies, including the Champions League, as well as the titles of champion and holder of the French Cup. He scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists in 53 matches across all competitions.

17.12.2025, 12:01
Incidents / Exclusive

In Bishkek, two Zeekr and KIA collided. Video

According to information from the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, two Zeekr 001 cars collided with a KIA vehicle. The incident occurred on December 17 at 02:30. The driver R. R. D., born in 2001, behind the wheel of a ZEEKR 001 on Masaliev Street, collided with another ZEEKR 001, which was driven by A. M. N., born in 2004, at the intersection with Maldybaev Street. As a result of the collision, one of the ZEEKR cars crashed into a KIA K5, driven by R. N. Zh. After the accident, driver R.

17.12.2025, 12:00
Incidents

Night Raid on Kuliev: Police Checked Hotels and Hostels

As part of operational and preventive measures, employees of the GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek conducted a raid on Kuliyev Street. This was reported by the press service of the law enforcement agencies. On the night of December 17, local police officers and operational service staff checked hotels, hostels, and other establishments. In one of the hotels, three minors were found unaccompanied by adults. A conversation was held with the

17.12.2025, 11:58
Local news

A Resident Card for Foreign Citizens Launched in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has introduced new resident cards for foreign citizens. These cards provide permission for temporary residence in the country for up to one year with the possibility of extension. The Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry, Seytek Jumakadyrov, reported that 1,000 such cards were issued in the first month. He noted that to simplify the process of obtaining visas and quotas for foreign citizens, a Unified Window has been established.

17.12.2025, 11:56
Local news

Sadyr Japarov: Apartments may be allocated to deputies through the State Investment Corporation

Today, at a meeting of parliament, President Sadyr Japarov announced the possibility of allocating official apartments for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh through the State Mortgage Company (GMC). He also noted that repairs have already been carried out in the parliament building, and new official vehicles have been purchased to enhance the efficiency of the deputies' work.

17.12.2025, 11:54
Trump expanded the travel ban to the US for citizens of Syria and several other countries
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Trump expanded the travel ban to the US for citizens of Syria and several other countries

The new restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to 20 countries and territories, effectively doubling the previously existing list. A complete travel ban is being imposed on citizens of Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Syria, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan, as well as on individuals holding travel documents from the Palestinian National Authority. Partial restrictions will be introduced for citizens of Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Gabon, Gambia, the Dominican

17.12.2025, 11:52
The Trade House of Kyrgyzstan Opens in the Capital of Afghanistan
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The Trade House of Kyrgyzstan Opens in the Capital of Afghanistan

On December 16, the Trade House of Kyrgyzstan was ceremoniously opened in Kabul. This event marked an important milestone, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nuruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan.

17.12.2025, 11:48
The businessman suspected of financing the Kolbaev organized crime group has been detained by the State Committee for National Security.
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The businessman suspected of financing the Kolbaev organized crime group has been detained by the State Committee for National Security.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) continues active measures to identify the financing of organized criminal groups. During the operations conducted, entrepreneur S.K.K. was detained, who is suspected of regularly supporting the criminal group of the late Kamchybek Asanbek, also known as Kolbaev, as reported by the agency's press service. Photo by GKNB. Detention of the businessman suspected of financing Kolbaev's organized crime group According to GKNB information,

17.12.2025, 11:47
Thai authorities report a stable situation in the tourism sector
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Thai authorities report a stable situation in the tourism sector

In the context of the border conflict with Cambodia, Thailand's tourism industry is demonstrating resilience. According to information provided by Nithi Sipra, Deputy Head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for Marketing and Communications, foreign travelers continue to visit the country without any changes to their plans. “Tourism in Thailand is in a stable condition. We do not observe cancellations of bookings at popular resorts,” he emphasized, referring to data from the government’s

17.12.2025, 11:46
Memorial Museum of S. Chuykov – a house where art speaks
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Memorial Museum of S. Chuykov – a house where art speaks

— The Memorial Museum was established according to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR, adopted on May 28, 1984. The official opening took place in 1987. The artist V.S. Ulitin, together with researchers K.M. Omorova and A.K. Momakhanova, created the first exhibition. For 38 years, the museum has served as a cultural center, attracting people eager to broaden their horizons, gain aesthetic pleasure, and inspiration.

17.12.2025, 11:39
The epic "Manas" was presented at an international conference in India
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The epic "Manas" was presented at an international conference in India

On December 16, an international scientific conference titled "The World is One Family" took place in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as reported by the National Academy "Manas." Experts present at the event included Gulzat Maichinova, PhD and head of the Communications and International Relations Center of the National Academy "Manas," and Dastan Chynybek uulu, head of the "Aykol" studio. In her presentation on "Manas and Mahabharata: The Cultural

17.12.2025, 11:39
The Trade House of the Kyrgyz Republic in Afghanistan Opened in Kabul
Economy

The Trade House of the Kyrgyz Republic in Afghanistan Opened in Kabul

Photo by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Opening of the Trade House of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kabul In the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, the Trade House of the Kyrgyz Republic has been opened. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Present at the ceremony were Bakyt Sydykov, head of the ministry, and the Minister of Trade and Industry of Afghanistan, Nooruddin Azizi.

17.12.2025, 11:38
The collection of the "Esimde" project has entered the TOP-25 key books of Central Asia.
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The collection of the "Esimde" project has entered the TOP-25 key books of Central Asia.

The research project "Esimde," which focuses on the study of historical memory in Kyrgyzstan, has presented the book "Fates," which has made it to the list of the TOP-25 most important books in Central Asia for 2025, compiled by the Kazakh cultural media 98mag. According to 24.kg, Elmira Nogoybaeva, representing the "Esimde" project, noted that this is the first publication in the "Fates" series. The book was released in Kyrgyz and Russian languages, and

17.12.2025, 11:34
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Manas, 10 streets have been renamed

In Manas, several streets were renamed, a decision made by the deputies of the city council on December 8 during a session. According to the regulations of the Manas City Council "On the Assignment and Change of Names of Geographical Objects," the deputies based their decisions on requests from the mayor's office and the results of meetings of the permanent commission, as well as on proposals from Mayor Ernisebek Ormokov. As a result, the following decisions were made:

17.12.2025, 11:32
Incidents

The plane that took off from Almaty to Astana sent a distress signal

According to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan, the airliner that took off from Almaty towards Astana signaled a distress call. This event occurred on December 17 at 7:38 on board an Air Astana aircraft. According to information, the crew of the Airbus decided to report an emergency due to the appearance of smoke in the cockpit.

17.12.2025, 11:30
The author of popular murals has been invited to restore the famous "Ak-Suu" pavilion.
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The author of popular murals has been invited to restore the famous "Ak-Suu" pavilion.

Restoration of the pavilion "Ak-Suu," also known as "Soki—Vody," has begun in Bishkek. The project has involved Valery Katrevich, an architect and author of several popular murals, who confirmed this information in an interview with 24.kg. The repair work started in early November, and some restoration activities have already been completed, including part of the artistic painting.

17.12.2025, 11:30
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How the villages in Talas live, where the ex-president, the first and only athlete to win 2 medals at the Olympic Games, and famous singers were born

The rural areas are home to the majority of the residents of Kyrgyzstan, and each village has its unique history and outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to its development. Turmush continues to introduce readers to various villages in the country. We have already told about the village of Emgekchil, thriving due to gold deposits, about Sary-Tologoy — one of the easternmost villages, about Barpy, the homeland of heroes, and about Keng-Suu, whose history spans over

17.12.2025, 11:24
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a businessman suspected of financing the organized crime group of Kamchy Kolbaev and Dosonov.
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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a businessman suspected of financing the organized crime group of Kamchy Kolbaev and Dosonov.

It has become known that "S.K.K." used the support of K.Asanbek and K.Dosonov to create schemes for the smuggling of fuel into Kyrgyzstan. In addition, he resorted to the services of members of the organized crime group for physical influence on those he disliked. As a result of operational activities conducted by investigative authorities, the businessman was detained and placed in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan.

17.12.2025, 11:16
The State National Security Committee detained a businessman financing an organized crime group.
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The State National Security Committee detained a businessman financing an organized crime group.

As a result of operational actions by the State National Security Committee, a businessman who financed a criminal group led by K.Asanbek was detained. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. According to available data, the detained S.K.K. had close ties with the previously eliminated "thief in law" K.Asanbek. To strengthen his influence in the Osh region and gain support, he regularly financed both K.Asanbek and

17.12.2025, 11:15
When Waste Becomes a Resource. Environmental Forum on the Streets of Bishkek
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When Waste Becomes a Resource. Environmental Forum on the Streets of Bishkek

Environmental awareness encompasses not only waste recycling but also respect for the environment, culture, and future generations. Young activists, uniting their efforts, presented unique projects to the public, such as a fashion show featuring clothing made from recycled materials and an art exhibition where paintings are created from cigarette butts, as well as innovative methods for their recycling. The forum "E-Muras. Ecological Heritage" aims to develop ecological habits among

17.12.2025, 11:13
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 17
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 17

Information about currency exchange rates has been collected from various commercial banks' websites. If you have any questions, it is recommended to contact the banks directly for clarification. The data is current as of the time of publication. The exchange rate is presented for cash transactions and may change throughout the day. Official rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as exchange rates at exchange offices in Bishkek, can be found here.

17.12.2025, 11:10
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Sadyr Japarov Made Amendments to Presidential Decrees on Civil Service

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new decree regarding amendments to a number of existing decrees. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The document emphasizes that the purpose of the changes is to improve the work of the presidential administration, optimize the structure of state positions, and clarify the rules concerning state and municipal service.

17.12.2025, 11:08
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The Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan Participates in the UN Conference Against Corruption in Doha

- The Attorney General of Kyrgyzstan, Maksat Asanaliev, is participating in the XI session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP-11), taking place in Doha, Qatar, from December 15 to 19, 2025. As part of the high-level segment of the conference, Asanaliev presented information on the measures taken in Kyrgyzstan to combat corruption. He discussed the changes made to the legal and institutional infrastructure, as well as efforts to

17.12.2025, 11:05
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In the Moscow District, 6 fires were recorded in the first 15 days of winter.

In the Moscow district of the Chui region, 6 fires were registered in the first 15 days of winter. This was reported by the district emergency situations department. According to the provided information, in 2025, 108 fires were registered in the district. During the 15 days (from December 1 to December 15), 6 fires occurred in the area. Five of them arose during the heating season due to malfunctions of stoves and chimneys. In this regard, explanatory work is being carried out during the

17.12.2025, 11:00
Local news / Cultural news

Representatives of the National Academy "Manas" participated in an international conference in New Delhi

The scientific conference "The World - One Family," held in New Delhi, India, brought together participants from various corners of the world, including representatives from the National Academy "Manas." The event featured Gulzat Maichinova, head of the Center for Communication and International Relations, and Dastan Chynybek uulu, head of the "Aiköl" studio. According to the Academy, among the conference participants were scholars, cultural figures, and

17.12.2025, 10:59
The oath-taking ceremony for the deputies of the VIII convocation has concluded in the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The oath-taking ceremony for the deputies of the VIII convocation has concluded in the Jogorku Kenesh.

A solemn ceremony took place in the parliament building, during which 87 deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took an oath of allegiance to the Kyrgyz Republic and received their identification cards and badges. It is worth noting that early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh were held in the country on November 30, 2025, covering 30 multi-mandate districts. The election results for 29 districts were recognized as valid, while a repeat vote will be organized in one district due

17.12.2025, 10:57