According to information published by Forbes Kazakhstan, “Freedom Bank Kazakhstan” intends to establish a subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan, which will operate as a full-fledged bank. Photo by Forbes Kazakhstan. Timur Turlov - founder and majority shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp
On December 16, a meeting was held in Osh, attended by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, and delegates of the People's Kurultai from Osh. According to the city hall, the mayor wished good luck to the 40 delegates heading to the kurultai and expressed hope that the most important issues of the city would be discussed and resolved.
A new bus route has been opened in the capital, connecting the residential area "Kyrgyzstan-1" with the railway station. The corresponding information was provided by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Bus No. 159 will operate according to a pre-approved route, ensuring convenient transportation for the residents of the area.
Recently, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation overturned the decision of the Khamovnichesky Court and the appeal of the Moscow City Court regarding the case of Larisa Dolina. Photo by the media. Larisa Dolina has lost her apartment again — it has been returned to Polina Lurie. This decision was made by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a maritime blockade for oil tankers heading to or leaving Venezuela. The announcement was posted on his social network Truth Social on December 16. According to DW, Trump cited the actions of the Venezuelan regime as the reason for this decision, including "asset theft, terrorism, drug smuggling, and human trafficking." Washington has officially recognized Nicolás Maduro's regime as terrorist.
On December 17, 2025, the first session day of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh opened. 87 deputies elected in the early elections held on November 30 are present at the meeting, along with President Sadyr Japarov. In constituency No. 13, three more deputies will be elected in repeat elections, as the voting results there were annulled.
A rare phenomenon: hunters in the Chui region captured a singing ulars. “Late in autumn, we went to the mountains with licenses to hunt the Siberian ibex — teke. As we ascended to its habitat, we encountered ulars that approached almost closely, within about five meters. Experienced hunters know that if you are tracking a teke, you will definitely meet ulars, and vice versa. We decided not to shoot the ulars so as not to scare off the ibex that might be nearby, and we also did not have a permit
In Bishkek, a ceremony was held for laying a capsule for new residential complexes, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. This was reported by the government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project is being implemented by the State Mortgage Company OJSC.
Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan is steadily rising and setting new annual records in value. Based on information from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek, there is an increase in the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan. The dollar remains stable. US Dollar:
Deputies of the new VIII convocation have gathered in the Jogorku Kenesh for their first meeting. Deputies who will take the oath today have already arrived in the meeting hall.
A meeting of the coordination commission took place at the Bishkek City Hall, where issues of public order and safety during the New Year holidays were discussed. Relevant information was provided by the press service of the city hall. During the meeting, participants reviewed the readiness of city services and law enforcement agencies to maintain order during New Year events.
In his speech at the conference on December 16, Lkhanaajav emphasized that the fight against corruption is a priority for Mongolia. He pointed out that corruption threatens citizens' trust in the state, democratic governance, and fair economic competition. In his address, he also spoke about recent initiatives aimed at revitalizing the National Anti-Corruption Program, adding that 2026 will be declared the "Year of Strengthening Discipline and Accountability in Public Service"
Larisa Dolina. Photo - Pavel Kashaev / Global Look Press. The Judicial Panel for Civil Cases of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation rejected the lawsuit of singer Larisa Dolina, which concerned the recognition of the apartment sale transaction as invalid and the termination of Polina Lurye's ownership rights to the property. This was reported by RBC. At the same time, the counterclaim from Lurye for the eviction of the singer and the termination of her right to use the apartment
In the Issyk-Kul region, measures for nature protection and conservation of biological resources are being actively implemented, as reported by representatives of the tourism-ecological police of the region. According to their information, thanks to the ongoing activities, there has been a significant increase in the population of partridges in the mountainous areas, which now freely inhabit these places.
According to information from the president's office, Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree titled "On measures to complete the work on securing citizens' property rights to land amnesty objects." The main goal of this document is to implement a unified state policy in the field of land resource management and to finalize the process of formalizing property rights to land plots obtained under the amnesty. This decree introduces temporary legal regulation measures for land
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting to discuss the project of the General Plan for the development of the capital, Bishkek, until 2050. This information was announced by the press service of the cabinet. In his opening remarks, Kasymaliev emphasized that the General Plan is a crucial strategic document for the long-term socio-economic and territorial development of the city. He noted that the high public interest in this project
On December 12, the II Kyrgyz-Korean seminar took place in Bishkek, organized by the Embassy of Korea in Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The aim of the event was to strengthen cooperation in the field of textbooks and educational content. According to the embassy's press service, the seminar focused on sharing experiences regarding the Korean system of curricula and textbooks, as well as discussing policies in the area of digital educational content and the
In the morning of December 17, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council are as follows:
International media and agencies reported on key events in Ukraine and the world related to the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points from the past 24 hours. A multi-story building in Zaporizhzhia, damaged by drones. Photo by Darya Nazarova / AFP. As a result of two days of meetings in Berlin, delegations from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe agreed on a security package inspired by NATO's Article 5. However, the issue of territorial concessions remains open. President Volodymyr Zelensky
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the number of people affected by the fraudulent scheme VML_KG may reach 12 thousand. This was reported by police lieutenant colonel Cholpon Nazar kulova during her speech on "Birinchi Radio". Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is estimated that the number of fraud victims may reach 12 thousand
Recently, an event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the General Assembly resolution on the millennium epic "Manas" took place at the UN headquarters in New York. This epic is an important element of Turkic cultural heritage. Details about this event were provided by the UN News Service. UN Photo. Event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the General Assembly's resolution on the Kyrgyz epic "Manas" The epic "Manas," which consists of about
This training is focused on developing the skills of prosecutors in the area of labor rights protection and compliance with international labor standards, with an emphasis on eradicating child and forced labor. More than 290 prosecutors and prosecution staff participated in the event organized in collaboration with the Research Institute under the General Prosecutor's Office of Mongolia. The training aims to strengthen the capacity of the prosecution in enforcing labor legislation and
This agreement was signed on June 27, 2025, in Minsk and aims to simplify trade for a specific list of goods. It is expected that the volume of Russian exports subject to Mongolia's tariff commitments under this agreement in 2024 will amount to $2.3 billion. According to the conclusion of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs and Eurasian Integration, the implementation of this agreement will enhance the competitiveness of Russian goods in the Mongolian market. Furthermore, it will
// Gulf Times During the discussion, the focus was on issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as possible ways to further develop and strengthen it. Diplomatic relations between Qatar and Mongolia were established on January 23, 1998. In 2019, the countries actively worked on expanding cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, culture, and sports, with Qatari representatives showing interest in investment opportunities in Mongolia.
ChainUp, founded in 2017 in Singapore, is a leading provider of comprehensive blockchain technology solutions, covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. The agreement between AIGroup and ChainUp involves collaboration to create infrastructure for next-generation digital assets. The partnership aims to establish a technological foundation for digital assets at the institutional level, implement best practices in tokenization, and support the development of Mongolia's
At the 34th World Memory Championship, organized by the World Federation of Sports Games in this field, Mongolia took first place, Australia second, and China third. From December 12 to 14, the 34th World Memory Championship took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with 169 athletes from 15 countries participating, including Mongolia, Australia, Germany, and Russia. The competitions were held in 10 disciplines aimed at testing visual and auditory memory over three days. Mongolia, winning 27
The Honolulu Marathon is one of the largest and most welcoming marathons in the USA. Iris Chuluunbat-naski, a Mongolian runner residing in Seattle and celebrating her 54th birthday this year, won the gold medal with an impressive time of 3:08:05. She was followed by Japanese athletes Yasoka Sato (03:22:52) and Oke Kazué (03:23:22), who took second and third places, respectively.
An important aspect of our cooperation with the United States is the "Improvement of Water Supply in Ulaanbaatar" program, which focuses on the protection and enhancement of Mongolia's water resources. The project is being implemented by the Millennium Challenge Corporation, with the completion of key construction works scheduled for March 31, 2026. This jointly funded project includes $350 million (₮1.2 trillion) in assistance from the United States and $112 million in
At a press conference, Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhenov announced that Russia continues to explore the possibility of laying the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline through Kazakhstan, despite China's preference for the route through Mongolia. Akkenzhenov noted that Russian colleagues are interested in constructing the pipeline through Kazakhstan, which would allow for an increase in gas consumption volumes. It is expected that an additional 35 billion cubic
A traffic accident occurred in the Kemin district, resulting in the deaths of two people. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident took place on the night of December 14 to 15, 2025, when a passenger car and a truck collided.
Photo UFC. Valentina Shevchenko At the end of 2025, UFC champion in the women's flyweight category Valentina Shevchenko will become the leader of the overall rankings, regardless of weight classes, according to information from the official website of the promotion. It is worth reminding that in November, the Kyrgyz athlete won against Chinese fighter Weili Zhang at UFC 322, which took place in New York.
At the event for lighting the New Year tree, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev presented a certificate for financial assistance to art school student Nasiyat Bayyrzaeva.
Recently, the V Para-Asian Youth Games took place in Dubai (UAE). According to information from the Federation of Arm Wrestling of Kyrgyzstan, our athletes in para-arm wrestling managed to win seven gold medals, which allowed the team to take second place in the overall standings.
According to Forbes, in early December, SpaceX conducted a tender offer, resulting in its valuation reaching $800 billion. This event increased Musk's fortune, who owns about 42% of the company's shares, by $168 billion, bringing it to approximately $677 billion. This share buyback proposal has become relevant against the backdrop of SpaceX's plans to conduct an IPO in 2026, which, according to investors, could lead to the company's value rising to $1.5 trillion.
During the two-day negotiations in Berlin, reported by Axios, Ukraine and the United States demonstrated progress in discussing security issues, but were unable to reach an agreement on the territorial aspects of the conflict. American officials noted that intensive discussions with representatives from Ukraine and European countries led to significant results in security matters for Kyiv. However, as experts emphasize, the territorial issue remains the most complex and requires further
Residents of the "Ak-Bosogo" housing complex have raised the issue of the unsatisfactory condition of the road on Intymak Street. According to them, constant mudflows have made movement in this area practically impossible. One resident, who has lived in the area for about 15 years, noted that during all this time, no significant improvements have occurred. The only change has been the construction of a sewage system; however, after the work was completed, the condition of the road, in
Vadim Fatkulbayev, representing Kyrgyzstan, received an invitation to participate in the ultra-marathon cycling race InnerScape Race, which starts on March 1 in Vietnam. The athlete shared this news on his social media, where he also noted that he will be the first athlete from Kyrgyzstan at this prestigious event. The route length is an impressive 4000 kilometers with an elevation gain of 56,000 meters and a time limit of 18 days. According to Vadim, to stay within the allotted time, he needs
Information about the incident was received from the publication Brazil247. The statue, located in front of the Havan store, was part of the facade of the shopping area. The collapse occurred under a red level of danger, when expected wind gusts reached 90 km/h. Fortunately, at the time of the incident, the parking lot was almost empty, which helped avoid injuries among people.
This year, Tashkent hosted the FIA Awards, marking a historic event for Central Asia and global motorsport. This is the first time such a prestigious award has been presented in this region.
The speaker of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh will be Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, as reported by deputy Bekeshev on his Telegram channel. He noted that the first meeting of the new convocation is scheduled for December 17, which will be attended by President Sadyr Japarov.
The visit of the presidential envoy in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, took place in the city of Kant.
During the award ceremony for American servicemen in the Oval Office, Trump announced the signing of an executive order that classifies illegal fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. According to CNN, the implications of this decision remain uncertain. The President emphasized: "Today I am taking another step to protect Americans from the influx of deadly fentanyl that has flooded our country. No bomb causes as much damage as this."
Visa has announced the ability to make payments using the cryptocurrency USDC in the United States, which is tied to the US dollar. This innovation will facilitate interactions between Visa and its banking partners, as reported on the company's website. In the press release, it is emphasized that the use of USDC provides issuers with the ability to transfer funds more quickly via blockchain, as well as to settle transactions at any time, including weekends and holidays, without any changes
On December 16, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, held a meeting with the shareholders and the management of the construction company "Döwlet Kuruş." The reason for the meeting was complaints about the progress of the construction of residential complexes. The meeting took place in the main conference hall of the ministry, where the minister addressed issues related to the implementation of the
On December 17, rain is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan, which will turn into snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the nighttime temperature will be −1 degree, while during the day it is expected to reach +10 degrees.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced new restrictions on the holding of New Year events. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. According to the received data, Minister Abstat Syrgabaev signed a decree outlining the new rules.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, the country has begun receiving electricity from Uzbekistan. This event has positively impacted the energy supply situation, as reported by "Asia-Plus." Currently, the volume of supplies amounts to up to 2 million kilowatt-hours per day. Representatives of the Ministry of Energy noted that in the future, an increase in these volumes is possible if Uzbekistan can provide additional
At the meeting, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office, issues regarding the readiness of law enforcement and city services to ensure safety and order during the New Year events planned for 2026 were discussed. Representatives from the Bishkek Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Main Department of Internal Affairs, as well as employees of the capital's State Committee for National Security, district akims, and heads of municipal institutions
