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In Kazakhstan, a bus with Uzbeks overturned — five died
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In Kazakhstan, a bus with Uzbeks overturned — five died

The incident occurred at the 1024th kilometer of the Samara — Shymkent highway. According to preliminary information, the bus traveling on the route Perm — Tashkent veered off the road and overturned. The investigation into all the circumstances of the tragedy is ongoing. According to reports from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan, of the five deceased, only two are citizens of the republic. Currently, steps are being taken to repatriate the bodies of the deceased, and their

09.12.2025, 10:02
An Earthquake Occurred in the Batken Region
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An Earthquake Occurred in the Batken Region

Yesterday, at 20:15, an earthquake occurred in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, with a magnitude of up to 4 points at the epicenter. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the tremors were recorded in the following locations:

09.12.2025, 09:52
A Long-Term Program for the Development of Critical Minerals Adopted in Kyrgyzstan
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A Long-Term Program for the Development of Critical Minerals Adopted in Kyrgyzstan

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a long-term program aimed at developing the critical minerals sector until 2030. Resolution No. 783 was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. The purpose of the document is to ensure sustainable economic growth, improve the investment climate in the mining sector, create modern value-added chains, and strengthen the country's resource security.

09.12.2025, 09:49
Sports

President's Cup of the Volleyball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic: "Salam-Alyk" and "Kara-Suu" started with victories. Results

On December 8, in Bishkek, at the arena of the Koshomkul Sports Palace, the tournament for the President's Cup of the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan began. Eight teams are participating in the men's tournament, competing against each other in a round-robin format. The title of champion will be awarded to the team that scores the most points based on the results of all matches.

09.12.2025, 09:46
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 was registered in Japan
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 was registered in Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 occurred in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to information provided by the country's Meteorological Agency, reports RIA Novosti. The epicenter of the seismic event was located at a depth of 10 kilometers off the eastern coast of Aomori. According to meteorologists, the maximum intensity of the tremors reached four points on the seven-point scale used in Japan.

09.12.2025, 09:45
Sleep vs. Sports: New Research Calls Into Question Conventional Recommendations
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Sleep vs. Sports: New Research Calls Into Question Conventional Recommendations

According to a recent global study, only about one in eight participants demonstrates adequate levels of sleep and physical activity. This study, published in the journal Communications Medicine, emphasizes that proper rest may be more important for overall health than physical activity. Most people do not meet the recommended standards—between seven to nine hours of sleep and at least 8000 steps per day, as reported by Euronews.

09.12.2025, 09:40
Education news

Life in the Regions: Sheep Started Biting the Teacher as She and Her Husband Made Their Way to the Most Remote School in Kyrgyzstan in 40-Degree Frost

Zhyldyz Abdykerimova, a teacher with over 23 years of experience, works at one of the most remote schools in Kyrgyzstan. Zhyldyz Asangulovna was born on December 29, 1965, in the village of Sary-Tologoy in the Tyup district, and currently resides in the village of Ak-Shiyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. In 1987, she graduated from the Physics Department of the Przhevalsky State Pedagogical Institute, after which she began her career as a methodologist at the

09.12.2025, 09:36
WJP Rule of Law Index-2025: Who in Central Asia Has Made Progress in the Rule of Law
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WJP Rule of Law Index-2025: Who in Central Asia Has Made Progress in the Rule of Law

The global trend of declining respect for rights Recently, the Rule of Law Index for 2025 was presented by the World Justice Project (WJP), covering 143 countries. This ranking is based on surveys of citizens and expert opinions across eight key criteria, including constraints on government power and the effectiveness of justice in both civil and criminal matters. Each country is assigned a score from 0 to 1, where 1 indicates full adherence to the principles of the rule of law, and 0

09.12.2025, 09:32
The consolidated budget of Kyrgyzstan will exceed one trillion soms for the first time in 2025.
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The consolidated budget of Kyrgyzstan will exceed one trillion soms for the first time in 2025.

html At a recent cabinet meeting, Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that in 2025, the consolidated budget of the country will exceed 1.1 trillion soms, marking the first time this threshold has been crossed in Kyrgyzstan's history. According to the information policy service of the presidential administration, changes to the republican budget for 2025–2027 were also discussed at the meeting.

09.12.2025, 09:30
Batzetsgeg met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Fajon
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Batzetsgeg met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Fajon

Minister Batsetseg noted the importance of activating and deepening Mongolian-Slovenian ties during the meeting, as well as confirmed the commitment to close cooperation on a number of issues that were discussed during the state visit of the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, to Mongolia in August 2024. During the conversation, both sides discussed opportunities for further deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. They emphasized the need to maintain the frequency of high-level

09.12.2025, 09:30
Local news / Exclusive

In the Suzak District, a 14-year-old teenager had his arm and leg broken — suspects detained

Two people have been arrested in the Suzak district on suspicion of beating a 14-year-old teenager, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information from the police, the incident occurred on November 1, 2025, when officers of the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department received a report that a father and son had inflicted injuries on 14-year-old R.M., resulting in a broken arm and leg.

09.12.2025, 09:30
A New Commercial Bank Has Emerged in Kyrgyzstan
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A New Commercial Bank Has Emerged in Kyrgyzstan

A new commercial bank named "Berekett Bank" has launched in the country, becoming the 22nd bank in the list of banks in Kyrgyzstan. This information was posted on the website of the National Bank. Jarkynbek Sagyndykov has been appointed as the chairman of the board of the new bank, as reported by the regulator.

09.12.2025, 09:30
Exams for Future Kindergarten Directors Are Taking Place in Kyrgyzstan
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Exams for Future Kindergarten Directors Are Taking Place in Kyrgyzstan

From December 9 to 10, the Department of Quality Education Development is organizing the second stage of the competition for the positions of heads of preschool institutions. In this stage of the competition, which will take place in the format of computer testing, 118 candidates who successfully passed the first selection will participate. The testing locations will be the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and Osh State University.

09.12.2025, 09:29
Sports

Uzbekistan Open Championship: "Uchur" from Kyrgyzstan Takes First Place

The "Uchur" team from Kyrgyzstan continues to show impressive results at the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, having already secured their fifth consecutive victory. In the last match of the tournament, "Uchur" hosted the "Sherdor" team from Samarkand in Bishkek and achieved a confident victory with a score of 8:3 (periods: 3:0, 3:1, 2:2).

09.12.2025, 09:10
In Japan, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred at night, injuring 30 people
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In Japan, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred at night, injuring 30 people

The Prime Minister noted that there are currently no reports of fatalities or missing persons. “We urge the population to continue their normal lives, but it is necessary to be prepared for immediate evacuation in case of aftershocks,” she added, emphasizing the importance of vigilance over the next week. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Pacific Ocean, east of Aomori Prefecture, at a depth of 50 km. Initially, its magnitude was estimated at 7.2, then raised to 7.6, and the

09.12.2025, 08:59
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Wants to Use Azerbaijani Satellites

During his working visit to Azerbaijan, Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with the acting chairman of the board of directors of the "Azercosmos" agency, Dunay Batirkhanov. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, the meeting discussed opportunities for cooperation in the fields of space technologies, satellite communications, and digital solutions. The Kyrgyz side expressed interest in utilizing Azerbaijani satellites for various needs, including communication,

09.12.2025, 08:51
Indian Prime Minister pointed to a "single source" of terrorism in Kashmir and "Crocus City Hall"
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Indian Prime Minister pointed to a "single source" of terrorism in Kashmir and "Crocus City Hall"

Narendra Modi. Photo: Ramil Sitdikov, "RIA Novosti". At a meeting held last week in New Delhi, Narendra Modi emphasized that the terrorist attacks that occurred in Pahalgam (in the Jammu and Kashmir state) and at the "Crocus City Hall" concert venue in the Moscow region have a single source. According to Indian Times, this statement was made during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi stressed that India and Russia have been jointly fighting terrorism for a

09.12.2025, 08:50
Ulaanbaatar Expands Cooperation with the Private Sector as Major Projects Are Implemented
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Ulaanbaatar Expands Cooperation with the Private Sector as Major Projects Are Implemented

During the event organized by the governor's office, attention was focused on the practical implementation of these projects, as well as on attracting investments and strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors. Nyambaatar Khishgee, the mayor of Ulaanbaatar, emphasized that in 2026 the city intends to enhance cooperation with private companies and organizations. As part of these efforts, a reform of the multi-level system of permits and controls is planned, which

09.12.2025, 08:48
Restrictions for passage have been lifted on a number of passes, work continues on Dolona
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Restrictions for passage have been lifted on a number of passes, work continues on Dolona

Snowfalls continue in several regions of Kyrgyzstan, prompting road services to switch to an enhanced work mode. This statement was made by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" are working around the clock to clear roads and spread a sand-salt mixture. Traffic on the main highways has already been restored.

09.12.2025, 08:43
Paramount vs. Netflix: $108 Billion Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Paramount vs. Netflix: $108 Billion Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery

The proposal from Paramount emerged just a few days after Warner Bros. agreed to a deal with Netflix. Previously, both giants, Paramount and Netflix, had competed for Warner Bros.' assets for several months. According to the latest news, on December 5, Netflix announced its intention to acquire only the Warner Bros. film studio and the HBO Max streaming service for $82.7 billion (at $27.75 per share). In contrast, Paramount is offering to acquire the entire Warner Bros. company, including

09.12.2025, 08:39
Mongolia and the IAEA Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy
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Mongolia and the IAEA Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy

In Vienna, Austria, Battsetseg Batmunkh, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, held a meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This information was published on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, reports the source. During the conversation, Minister Battsetseg expressed her concerns about the state of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. She noted that since 1992,

09.12.2025, 08:39
Open House Day at the Chinese Embassy Attracted Hundreds of People in Mongolia
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Open House Day at the Chinese Embassy Attracted Hundreds of People in Mongolia

Award ceremony for the winners of the short video contest "My Story with China" During the event, various forms of Chinese art were presented, such as calligraphy, painting, and traditional crafts, giving participants a chance to touch the richness of both Chinese and Mongolian cultures. Special attention at the event was drawn to a cultural performance organized in collaboration with the Children's Creative Center of Mongolia. Here, children could see traditional Chinese

09.12.2025, 08:36
Economy

Electricity imports from Russia decreased by 3.1 percent in Kyrgyzstan

According to data presented in the study by the Kazakh holding "Samruk-Energo," Kyrgyzstan has reduced its electricity imports from Russia. These results were collected based on statistics for the period from January to September 2025. As a result, the volume of electricity supplies from Russia decreased by 3.1 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The total amount of incoming electricity was 244.9 million kilowatt-hours, provided by the Russian holding "Inter

09.12.2025, 08:28
The VI meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku
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The VI meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku

In the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, the VI meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic and humanitarian cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan took place. This event is covered by the information policy service of the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz delegation was led by Bakyt Töröbaev, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The Azerbaijani delegation was headed

09.12.2025, 08:22
Zelensky named candidates for the head of his office
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Zelensky named candidates for the head of his office

The list includes five Ukrainian officials: Denis Shmyhal, Minister of Defense, Mikhail Fedorov, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Kirill Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Pavel Palis, Deputy Head of the President's Office, Sergey Kislica, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Zelensky noted that for Shmyhal and Fedorov, there is a complication, as they will first need to be removed from their positions in the

09.12.2025, 08:21
Economy

Coal production is increasing in Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, from January to October of the current year, the country produced 2 million 988.2 thousand tons of brown coal and 538.5 thousand tons of hard coal. At the same time, the volumes of brown coal production increased by 13.1% compared to the same period last year.

09.12.2025, 08:21
The ruble stopped rising and depreciated, the euro became more expensive. Currency exchange rates as of December 9.
Economy

The ruble stopped rising and depreciated, the euro became more expensive. Currency exchange rates as of December 9.

Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble, having reached a three-year high, has started to lose value As of December 9 of this year, the official exchange rates of the Russian ruble, Chinese yuan, and Kazakh tenge showed a decline, while the euro rate increased. According to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the US dollar has maintained its stability. US Dollar:

09.12.2025, 08:15
Fire at the "3 Rooms" cafe in Bishkek is being extinguished by two fire crews
Incidents

Fire at the "3 Rooms" cafe in Bishkek is being extinguished by two fire crews

Photo 24.kg A fire broke out at the café "3 rooms" in Bishkek, which is currently being fought by two fire crews. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, noting that the signal about the fire was received earlier. According to the information received, the fire occurred in a residential building at 27 Erkindik Boulevard. At 08:33, the first fire crew from the Sverdlovsk District Fire and Rescue Unit No. 3 was dispatched to the scene.

09.12.2025, 08:14
A fire broke out in the center of Bishkek. Photos and videos
Incidents

A fire broke out in the center of Bishkek. Photos and videos

A fire occurred at the café "3 Rooms," located between Moscow and Toktogul streets. The fire engulfed the basement and the first floor of the building. Scene of the incident on Erkindik Avenue, Bishkek. Scene of the incident on Erkindik Avenue, Bishkek. Scene of the incident on Erkindik Avenue, Bishkek. According to information received from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, at 08:33, one fire truck from the Sverdlovsk District Fire and Rescue Department No. 3 was dispatched to

09.12.2025, 08:13
A case has been initiated against the leadership of KazTAG in Kazakhstan
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A case has been initiated against the leadership of KazTAG in Kazakhstan

The General Director of KazTAG, Aset Mataev, and the Editor-in-Chief, Amir Kasenov, have become subjects of a criminal case. According to the editorial office, "Aset Mataev and Editor-in-Chief Amir Kasenov have become suspects as a result of a complaint from the company 'Freedom Finance', which is controlled by Timur Turlov, in connection with publications in which victims of fraudulent actions by the company's management expressed their opinions."

09.12.2025, 08:10
Russian exports to EAEU countries exceeded $6 billion
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Russian exports to EAEU countries exceeded $6 billion

In the first nine months of 2023, Russia exported agricultural products from the agro-industrial complex (AIC) to EAEU countries worth approximately $6.2 billion, which corresponds to a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. This information was provided by the press service of the Federal Center for the Development of Agricultural Export Products of the Russian Federation based on expert data (Agroexport). Belarus holds the leading position among EAEU countries in purchasing

09.12.2025, 08:10