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Prospects for the Formation of a Eurasian Security System
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Prospects for the Formation of a Eurasian Security System

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.

18.12.2025, 07:55
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Life in the Regions: How 18-Year-Old Gulira Ashubekova Breaks Stereotypes by Engaging in Tough Sports

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

18.12.2025, 07:43
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NBKR: Demand for Three-Year Government Bonds Prevails in the Securities Market

- 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.

18.12.2025, 07:30
Local news

During inspections in the construction industry, there are corruption risks, says the expert

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

18.12.2025, 07:28
Local news

Chlorates in firecrackers are harmful to health, especially for children - doctors

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

18.12.2025, 07:08
Mongolian Milk Vodka (Nermel Arhi) Wins Prestigious Global Award at San Francisco Tasting Alliance
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Mongolian Milk Vodka (Nermel Arhi) Wins Prestigious Global Award at San Francisco Tasting Alliance

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

18.12.2025, 05:31
ILO: Mongolia is increasing added value in the copper sector and creating highly skilled jobs
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ILO: Mongolia is increasing added value in the copper sector and creating highly skilled jobs

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

18.12.2025, 05:08
In remote areas of Mongolia, it is planned to intensify English language training.
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In remote areas of Mongolia, it is planned to intensify English language training.

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

18.12.2025, 05:04
The energy system of Mongolia signed an agreement for parallel connection to the energy system of Inner Mongolia.
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The energy system of Mongolia signed an agreement for parallel connection to the energy system of Inner Mongolia.

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

18.12.2025, 04:44
Industrial production in Mongolia increased by 1.6% in the first 11 months of 2025
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Industrial production in Mongolia increased by 1.6% in the first 11 months of 2025

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

18.12.2025, 04:43
The Mongolian hospital Grandmed received the ESQR award for achievements in quality for the year 2025 in Dubai.
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The Mongolian hospital Grandmed received the ESQR award for achievements in quality for the year 2025 in Dubai.

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

18.12.2025, 04:27
Mongolian Teen Herds Yak Calf with the Help of His Own Programmed Drone
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Mongolian Teen Herds Yak Calf with the Help of His Own Programmed Drone

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

18.12.2025, 04:06
The MonBeef brand is starting to revolutionize Mongolian meat production
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The MonBeef brand is starting to revolutionize Mongolian meat production

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

18.12.2025, 03:57
Local news

In Bishkek, a passenger fell out of a bus. UPSM's comment

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

17.12.2025, 22:34
Incidents

Death of a schoolboy in the Moscow region. The Tajik Foreign Ministry demands an investigation

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.

17.12.2025, 22:08
Local news

Elections-2025. The Supreme Court did not satisfy Eldar Abakirov's claim

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.

17.12.2025, 22:04
Local news

The Head of the Traffic Police Department conducted an explanatory session with drivers in the Chuy Region on accident prevention.

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

17.12.2025, 21:49
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Unusual Names: The Professor Rushed into the Ward, Expecting to See His Student Love Who Had a Spring Name

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

17.12.2025, 21:16
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Venezuelan Authorities Plan to Appeal to the UN After Trump's Statements on Blockade

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

17.12.2025, 21:08
Sports

Sports federations request scholarships for junior winners of the Asian Games

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

17.12.2025, 21:05
Health

Smoke from fireworks and other pyrotechnic substances can cause poisoning, especially in children, - doctor

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

17.12.2025, 20:59
Local news

Warner Bros. rejected Paramount's offer. The company wants a deal with Netflix.

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.

17.12.2025, 20:58
Local news

Tuberculosis and Vapes. A Health Commission Meeting Took Place in Bishkek

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

17.12.2025, 20:52
In the Chui Region, violators of hunting rules were fined 250,000 soms
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In the Chui Region, violators of hunting rules were fined 250,000 soms

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.

17.12.2025, 20:42
Local news

60 Grandfathers Frost and Snow Maidens congratulated children in the Dzhalskaya hospital

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

17.12.2025, 20:42
A women's amateur football tournament was held in Bishkek
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A women's amateur football tournament was held in Bishkek

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.

17.12.2025, 20:36
In Batken, the New Year tree was lit up
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In Batken, the New Year tree was lit up

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.

17.12.2025, 20:31
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Zhapаров met with the boy who made his way to school through a meter-high snowdrift.

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

17.12.2025, 20:28
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Sadyr Japarov met a boy named Nurzaman, who walked through snowdrifts to school, and gave him his phone.

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

17.12.2025, 20:28
The Taliban Draw Planes at Bagram Airbase — Former US Airbase
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The Taliban Draw Planes at Bagram Airbase — Former US Airbase

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.

17.12.2025, 20:20
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The structure of the new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh has been approved. Names

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.

17.12.2025, 20:05
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The German Foreign Minister accused Russia of preparing for war against NATO

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."

17.12.2025, 20:04
Local news

How Airborne Toxins Affect Pregnancy and Child Development

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

17.12.2025, 19:57
Incidents

In Chuy Region, suspects in a robbery have been detained

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District, on December 11, 2025, a resident of Bishkek, born in 1983, known as N. A., reported to the police. She stated that on the night of December 10, around 01:00, at the Sosnovsky turn in Kara-Balta, she was threatened by two men in a Honda Accord, who took 37,000 soms and gold jewelry from her. After the incident, the perpetrators fled the scene of the crime. In connection with this incident, a criminal case

17.12.2025, 19:33
In Bishkek, a suspect in a $100,000 fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a $100,000 fraud has been detained

The events unfolded as follows: the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to law enforcement agencies, a statement was filed by J. A. He reported that in April 2025, on Moscow Street in Bishkek, a man named T. S. deceitfully took possession of his Hi-Phi Z car worth $100,000, assuring him that they would conduct joint business. However, he did not transfer the promised money and evaded law enforcement. The suspect in

17.12.2025, 19:32
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of battery thefts has been detained

According to information from law enforcement agencies, the arrest occurred after an appeal from K. B., who filed a report with the police. In his statement, he indicated that on November 17, 2025, at 14:40, a battery was stolen from a Mercedes-Benz water truck on Ayni Street in Bishkek. Currently, law enforcement agencies are investigating whether the arrested individual is connected to four other similar crimes.

17.12.2025, 19:31
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The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic issued a ruling on Eldar Abakirov's lawsuit against the CEC

On December 17, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the cassation appeal of Eldar Abakirov, a candidate for deputy from district No. 26, regarding the decision of Bishkek on the administrative case. The judicial panel confirmed the decision of the lower instance, rejecting the request to reconsider the results of the elections conducted by the Central Election Commission, as well as the claims of voter bribery in this district.

17.12.2025, 19:30
Local news

"There is No Pandemic". Onishchenko Assessed the Situation with Hong Kong Flu

During the video bridge on the topic "Biosafety of the EAEU countries," Gennady Onishchenko, Deputy Head of the Russian Academy of Education, shared his thoughts on the current situation with the Hong Kong flu. He noted: "Rumors about the Hong Kong flu... Memories of this virus date back to 1973, when it was first recorded. Currently, it is present in vaccines. According to the latest data from our influenza institute in St. Petersburg, the virus is indeed undergoing genetic

17.12.2025, 19:14
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the cooperation program between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the cooperation program between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland

As part of the event organized by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a presentation of the Cooperation Program between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland for the next four years took place. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Abakirov, led the meeting. During the presentation, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation in Kyrgyzstan, Siroko Messerli, detailed the key aspects of the new program, which includes the

17.12.2025, 19:04