The European Union immobilized the assets of the Russian Central Bank amounting to 210 billion euros.

This decision was made in the context of active negotiations ahead of the EU summit scheduled for December 18–19 in Brussels. In response to this move, the Russian Central Bank filed a lawsuit against Euroclear, an organization managing assets worth 185 billion euros. However, the European Commission dismissed the lawsuit, calling it "unfounded" and "speculative".

A gusty wind has torn off part of the roof of a high-rise building in the city of Tokmok.

In the city of Tokmok, a strong gusty wind tore off part of the roof of a residential multi-story building. According to local authorities, the incident occurred in microdistrict 1, at house No. 7, where the squally wind ripped off a fragment of the roof. Emergency Ministry employees and the first deputy mayor Azamat Namazaliev arrived at the scene.

In one of the yards of Kara-Balta, a car has been idle for 4 weeks.

On the street celebrating 40 years of Kyrgyzstan, near house No. 6 in Kara-Balta, a car has been stationary for the past four weeks. Local residents note that the abandoned "Mercedes-Benz" creates difficulties for the passage and turning of other vehicles approaching the house. The rear tires of the car are significantly deflated, the steering wheel is turned, and the doors remain open, increasing the risk of it being dismantled or set on fire.

Continuation of "Fallout," beginning of "Amadeus": series premieres next week

Frame from the series 'Fallout' From December 15 to 21, viewers can expect a plethora of new releases, including the second season of the post-apocalyptic drama 'Fallout', mystical thrillers, and comedic continuations. In particular, 'Emily in Paris' returns with new adventures for the heroine in Rome, while fans of historical narratives can enjoy the series 'Amadeus' and 'Human Samples'. 1 'Fallout', sci-fi, second season (December

In the Primorsky District, the epidemic situation regarding ARVI, influenza, and measles was discussed

A meeting of the Coordination Committee dedicated to socially significant and dangerous diseases was held at the Akimat of the First May District. This was reported by representatives of the local administration. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Head of the District, Chynara Zhanikeeva. It was attended by heads of medical institutions, directors of schools and kindergartens, as well as imams of local mosques.

An exhibition of works by the international creative group "Suyunchu" has opened in Bishkek

On December 12, an exhibition organized by the international creative group "Suiunchu" opened at the Embassy of Hungary in Bishkek. The conference hall "Budapest" was transformed into an exhibition space where visitors can see works by contemporary artists, sculptors, and designers who are part of the "Suiunchu" group. The exhibition, titled "At the Sources," is a collection of decorative and applied arts, painting, graphics, and sculpture prepared

A member of the organized crime group was detained on suspicion of weapon theft

In the Chuy region, during the operation "Anti-Racket," a man suspected of stealing firearms was detained. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of the region, the detainee is a citizen registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan as a member of an organized crime group. According to reports, a resident of Bishkek, K.U., born in 1992, contacted the Moscow District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that on December 10,

Russian Air Defense Shot Down 41 Drones Overnight

Illustrative photo According to the Ministry of Defense, the destroyed UAVs were shot down in various regions of the country: 28 UAVs – in the Saratov region; 4 UAVs – in the Voronezh region; 4 UAVs – in the Rostov region; 2 UAVs – in the Belgorod region; 2 UAVs – in Crimea; 1 UAV – in the Volgograd region.

Self-Ban on Lending Gains Popularity Among Kyrgyzstanis

From November 1 to December 13, 2025, 86,339 citizens used the self-ban on lending service, according to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. On November 1, 2025, a new mechanism ensuring financial security – the "Self-Ban on Lending" – was launched. This initiative is designed to protect users' personal data from fraudsters.

Adylbek Kasymaliev has completed his working visit to Moscow

During his visit, he actively participated in the meetings of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, both in narrow and expanded formats. The outcome of these meetings was the signing of several important documents. In addition, Kasymaliev took part in an international conference dedicated to cooperation in the field of science and technology.

Google updates the Translate service: Includes live translation mode through headphones

Now Google Translate will be able to use the "enhanced capabilities of Gemini" for more accurate and natural translations of nuanced phrases. The improvements are already available in the Android and iOS apps, as well as on the website and in Google Search. Initially, they will be available in the USA and India for translations between English and about 20 other languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and German. Users can now also listen to the translated speech

"The Cunning Sheep" and the Soul Made of Patches: A Unique Doll Exhibition in Bishkek

Photo 24.kg. The dolls of Natalia Kopytova seem like they are from a fairy tale A Christmas exhibition organized by the Guild of Doll Makers has opened at the House of Artists in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The exhibition showcases amazing works that astonish with their resemblance to real people. Natalia Voloshina, the organizer of the exhibition, tells 24.kg how the masters call themselves "Plushkins," where they get materials for their dolls, and how they create images inspired by

At the IZO Museum, there will be a lecture by artist Emil Tilekov titled "History in Color"

On December 13, a lecture will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, presented by artist Emil Tilekov. The theme of the event is "History in Color." According to the museum's press service, this lecture is the result of in-depth research into the process of colorizing ancient ethnographic photographs. Emil Tilekov will share his findings, explain the essence of this phenomenon, and familiarize the audience with its characteristic features.

In the Saratov region, two people died as a result of a drone attack

Illustrative photo The governor noted that as a result of the attack, several apartments in a residential building were damaged. “Two people died. I express my condolences to their relatives and loved ones. We will provide the necessary support,” he added. Emergency response services are working at the scene to eliminate the consequences. Affected residents will receive financial assistance, and a temporary accommodation point has been opened. It is planned that the main restoration work will

New Training Standards: Driving Schools in Kyrgyzstan Ask Authorities to Implement Reform Gradually

According to the heads of driving schools, the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing has sent out notifications that starting from January 1, 2026, the enrollment of new students for driver training will be halted. Representatives of the association expressed their support for the president's initiative but urged to postpone the implementation of the new regulations until September of next year and proposed a phased transition to a 14-month training program.

Creative performances based on the works of Alykul Osmonov took place in his homeland

In the Panfilov District of the Chui Region, the Day of National Literature was celebrated on December 12, where the poet Alykul Osmonov was remembered. The event took place in his native village of Kaptal-Aryk, at the state memorial complex-museum named after Alykul Osmonov.

Two People Died in a Fire in the Karaganda Region

A serious fire occurred at the Moyinty station in the Shet district of the Karaganda region, as reported by local media. Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan stated that the cause of the fire was an explosion of a gas cylinder in one of the cafes. Upon the arrival of the first firefighting teams, active burning of the entire establishment was observed.

In the Croatian city of Rijeka, an office of the Honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan has opened.

The opening ceremony of the honorary consulate of the Kyrgyz Republic took place on December 12 in Rijeka, Republic of Croatia. The new consular office, located at Vukovarska 10a, will contribute to strengthening bilateral relations as well as developing trade, economy, and cultural ties. Additionally, it will provide consular and legal services to the citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. This important event was attended by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Hungary Talantbek Kushchubekov, the

In Bishkek, the court has arrested activist Aibek Tenizbay for two months.

Residents of Osh are invited to the lighting of the New Year tree

On December 14, a festive ceremony will take place in Osh dedicated to the lighting of the main New Year tree in the city. This was reported by the city hall. According to information provided by the municipality, the event will begin at 19:00 in the central square. All residents and guests of the city are invited to join this event, which traditionally symbolizes the start of the New Year celebrations.

Kyrgyzstan participated in the fifth international seminar "SolidArt" in Yerevan

From December 2 to 5, the fifth international seminar "SolidArt. Contemporary Art and Public Administration" took place in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, with active participation from representatives of the Kyrgyz film industry. This seminar was organized by the public organization "Calendar. Union of Scientific and Creative Initiatives" in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia and supported by the Intergovernmental Fund for

The premiere of the play "Semetei," created in collaboration between Kyrgyzstan and Korea, took place.

The long-awaited premiere of the performance "Semetey" took place on the stage of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev in Bishkek. This event was the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan and the Asian Cultural Center of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. High-ranking guests attended the opening ceremony, including State Secretary Arslan

Training on anti-corruption legislation conducted for employees of the Department of Cinematography

Employees of the Department of Cinematography, which is under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, underwent training dedicated to changes in the anti-corruption legislation of Kyrgyzstan. The aim of this event was to clarify the provisions of the laws that strengthen accountability for corrupt actions. The training was conducted by F. Ajibaev, the authorized representative for the prevention of corruption, who explained in detail the changes introduced by Law No. 209 of

The President of Kazakhstan noted the decline in the authority of the United Nations.

This statement was made by the President of Kazakhstan at a forum in Turkmenistan Tokayev's speech took place at a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality. The text of his speech was posted on the official website of the Turkmen president.

Money market rates have risen, swap activity has decreased amid an excess of som liquidity.

- In the third quarter of 2025, the interbank repo market in Kyrgyzstan saw an increase in interest rates: the weighted average rate rose from 4.19% in July to 4.52% in September. This trend was influenced by both the increase in the National Bank's key rate and a significant extension of the average maturity of transactions, which increased from 9 days in the second quarter to 22 days during the period under review.

The friendly football tournament "Muras" has kicked off with the participation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek.

From December 13 to 14, football competitions called "Muras" are taking place in Bishkek, with the participation of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The tournament opening took place at the National Football Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union, where 16 teams gathered to participate in the competitions.

In Bishkek, the traditional friendly football tournament "Muras" kicked off with the participation of Sadyr Japarov.

The football tournament "Muras" has started in Bishkek, with President Sadyr Japarov participating in the opening ceremony. The competitions are scheduled for December 13 and 14, reports the president's press service. During his congratulatory speech, Japarov expressed hope for the victory of the strongest team.

A series of explosions rocked southern Ukraine

During the night events, explosions were recorded in Odessa and Podolsk, as well as in Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Dnipropetrovsk. It is known that in some areas, including Odessa and parts of Mykolaiv region, there were interruptions in electricity supply. Throughout the night, air raid alerts were in effect across Ukraine. Russian authorities claim that the strikes are aimed at military and infrastructure facilities related to combat operations and assure that residential buildings and social

Lured $43,000 under the guise of rituals. A "healer" was detained in Bishkek.

According to law enforcement agencies, the arrest occurred following a statement from O. G., who contacted the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate. She reported that starting from May until the end of October 2025, the suspect named A., exploiting trust, promised to "open the door to business" and conducted various rituals, as a result of which she took possession of the amount of $43,000, after which she disappeared. In connection with this fact, a criminal

The Head of the Cabinet participated in the international conference on cooperation in the field of science and technology

During his working visit to the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in an international conference dedicated to cooperation in the field of science and technology. During the event, the head of the Cabinet, along with the prime ministers of the member and observer countries of the EAEU, visited the museum in the "Atom" pavilion, located in the exhibition complex VDNH. This pavilion is considered the most important educational

In the village of Koy-Tash, the winter fair "Northern Lights" has opened.

The official opening of the winter fair "Northern Lights" took place on December 12, 2025, in the village of Koy-Tash, gathering many residents and guests of the capital. According to the organizers, the entire area of the fair is decorated in a festive spirit. A large Christmas tree has been set up here, and hundreds of garlands and decorative light installations are placed along the pathways.

Kyrgyzstan Bets on Quality and Cross-Border Tourism: 62 Projects Selected and a Unified Brand for Central Asia is Being Developed

- According to the Development Program of Kyrgyzstan until 2030, tourism has become one of the four strategic directions for the country. This information was announced by Erdenet Kasymov, the director of the tourism department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview with local media. He noted that at the beginning of the year, the government planned to support 40 tourism initiatives; however, high interest from the regions allowed this list to be expanded to 62 projects. The

Old Bishkek: instead of shade and pines - bushes. Residents criticize the landscaping.

Discussions continue in the center of Bishkek regarding the Old Bishkek project, which has sparked numerous controversies. The head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, previously expressed his dissatisfaction with the implementation of this project and called for the space to be made more functional and convenient for the city's residents. The project was initiated by the former mayor of the capital, Nariman Tuleev. Initially, it was planned for this area to

Rosselkhoznadzor Reveals Lack of Laboratory Tests in 21 Tons of Chicken Fillet from Kyrgyzstan

- On December 7, 2025, at the "Isilkul" checkpoint on the border between Russia and Kazakhstan, officials from the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Omsk region prevented the import of a batch of broiler chicken fillet weighing 21 tons, produced in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the agency. It is known that the cargo was being transported in transit from Bishkek to the Belgorod region of Russia. However, during the inspection of the veterinary certificate, it was found that the document lacked

In Kyrgyzstan, 327.1 thousand tons of livestock and poultry were produced for slaughter from January to September.

- According to statistical information, the volume of livestock and poultry production for slaughter (in live weight) in the Kyrgyz Republic for January-September 2025 amounted to 327 thousand 66.1 tons. Chui region ranked first in production volume, totaling 71,663.1 tons, which corresponds to approximately 21.9% of the total figure for the country. Following is the Osh region with 62,823.8 tons (19.2%), and the Jalal-Abad region takes third place, producing 54,618 tons (16.7%). These three

"Opened the Path to Business": A Fake Healer Arrested in Bishkek

In Bishkek, police officers from the Pervomaisky district detained a woman suspected of significant fraud. This was reported by the press service of the local internal affairs department. According to information received from the Investigative Service, a citizen named O.G. approached them, stating that from May to the end of October 2025, a young woman named A. gained her trust. She promised to "open the way in business" and conducted various rituals, as a result of which the

The former head of the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan accused of polygamy

Habibi Ulanova, residing in Bishkek, informed on her social media page that the former authorized representative of the government in the Chui region, Mirbek Miyarov, was summoned to the police for investigative activities based on her statement. According to her, she was previously married to Miyarov and they have a common child who suffers from a serious illness. Ulanova also accused the former official of lacking financial support for their sick child.

Trump assessed the idea of creating a free economic zone in Donbass

Trump noted that despite the complexity of the situation, many are interested in the successful implementation of this idea. "It's a very complicated situation, but it will work, and many people want it to work," he added. According to the publication Politico, which cites its sources in Kyiv, the Ukrainian response to the proposed U.S. peace plan includes a provision for the creation of a demilitarized "free economic zone" in Donbas. The Financial Times, in turn,

The irrigation system of Shahimardan in the Batken region is being modernized.

In the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, a ceremony was held to lay a time capsule at the main water intake facility of the main canal named after Mukhtar Nurgaziev. This event marked the beginning of an important project to modernize the Shahimardan irrigation system, which plays a key role in the development of agriculture in the region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. High-ranking officials attended the event, including the

Where is the Christmas tree more beautiful - in Bishkek or Osh? Voting results

In a recent survey conducted by the editorial team of 24.kg, it was found that the majority of participants believe that the Christmas tree in Bishkek is more attractive than its counterpart in Osh. This is confirmed by the voting results. Among all respondents, 34% preferred the capital's Christmas tree, while 23% chose the decoration in Osh.

Olympic Medals 2026 Recognized as Record-Expensive to Produce

Production of medals for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has started in Italy, and according to the State Mint IPZS, their production cost has reached record levels. The design of the medals consists of two connected halves, symbolizing both the athletes' journey to success and the support they receive along the way.

New Training Standards: Driving Schools Ask Authorities to Implement Reform Gradually

The Association of Driving Schools of Kyrgyzstan has appealed to President Sadyr Japarov, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev. The appeal raises the issue of the necessity for a phased introduction of new training formats for drivers of categories B and C, starting not from January 1, but from September 1 or 15, 2026. Photo AKIpress

In Kazakhstan, physics, chemistry, and biology will not be combined into one subject.

In Kazakhstan, it has been decided not to combine subjects such as physics, chemistry, and biology into one discipline. This is reported by Tengrinews.kz. The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan has confirmed that plans to merge the natural sciences are currently being canceled.

NBKR reports an increase in short-term interest rates in Q3

- In the third quarter of 2025, the money market saw a positive trend in short-term interest rates, except for the yield on 12-month government treasury bills (GKB). These findings are presented in the NBKR report on monetary policy for the specified period. After the change in the discount rate, there was an adjustment in short-term rates in the interbank market in accordance with the regulator's decisions, which contributed to maintaining moderately tight monetary policy conditions.

In Kyrgyzstan, the Unified Register of Offenses has been updated

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new regulation concerning the Unified Register of Offenses. This decision was made to implement Article 55 of the Code of Offenses. According to the new regulation, the register will serve to account for cases of offenses that are examined by various state bodies, including ministries, committees, and administrative agencies, as well as local self-government bodies. All specified structures are required to adapt their decisions to

The Mayor of Bishkek instructed to take action against taxi drivers who operate illegally

He inspected the temporary Western bus station During his visit to the temporary Western bus station, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, listened to the opinions and wishes of the drivers. As a result, he instructed the Patrol Service of the Bishkek City Police Department to take measures against taxi drivers engaged in illegal passenger transport and to organize special raids on this issue.

Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from December 8 to 12

In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes in personnel occurred last week. The head of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and his deputy have been dismissed Azmat Yusupov and Ruslan Musaev have lost their positions as chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations.

Consolidation of Fish Farms and Creation of Cooperatives - A Requirement of the Day

Specialists from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry began their work from November 4 to 6 as part of scheduled monitoring. The goal of this monitoring was not only to assess the conditions in which fish are kept but also to improve coordination to prevent diseases.