Kyrgyz Students Excel at Eurasian Olympiad in Informatics Students from Kyrgyzstan achieved remarkable success at the XVII Eurasian Olympiad in Informatics, securing 6 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze medals, in addition to 3 participant certificates. The Ministry of Education confirmed these outstanding results. The prestigious competition, held on December 15-16, 2025, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, saw the participation of over 200 students, with Kyrgyzstan fielding a team of 24 students. The gold medal winners' names are available on the competition's website.

Public Transport Driver Goes Viral for Reckless Oncoming Traffic Incident A video circulating on social media captures a public transport driver driving into oncoming traffic, leading to a traffic jam and causing inconvenience to other road users. Officers from the Patrol Service of the Police Department have identified the driver and summoned him for questioning. Following a preventive conversation emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules, a violation protocol was issued according to standard procedures. The Police Department has issued a warning highlighting the dangers of such violations on the road. They emphasize that such actions will result in severe legal consequences to ensure road safety.

Resident of Kyrgyzstan Scams Another Resident, Leading to Arrest A 28-year-old resident of a district in Kyrgyzstan reported to the local police that a 46-year-old individual from a city gained his trust, took 1,500,000 soms from him under false pretenses, and then disappeared. The victim was promised that his father would be released from detention in exchange for the money. Following the report, a criminal case was opened under the charge of "Fraud" according to the Kyrgyz Criminal Code. The suspect, identified as E.S., was apprehended and placed in pre-trial detention for a period of two months by the investigative department of the Batken District Department of Internal Affairs. The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing to uncover further details and gather evidence.

Ministry of Culture Explains Refusal of Valery Meladze's Concert in Kyrgyzstan The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of Kyrgyzstan disclosed the reasons behind rejecting Valery Meladze's concert in Bishkek. Meladze, planning a concert in Kyrgyzstan as part of his 60th-anniversary tour, faced acceptance in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan but was denied in Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, organizers must adhere to specific regulations requiring a formal request with all necessary documents in advance. The artist's reputation is then scrutinized at both domestic and international levels, ensuring their work aligns with moral and legal standards. Meladze, set to tour Central Asia, provided assurances to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan authorities, pledging to avoid any "political excesses" and expressing deep respect for the people of these nations.

Kyrgyzstan Man Sets New Record by Moving Seven Freight Wagons Alexey Teplyashin achieved a remarkable feat in Kyrgyzstan by moving seven freight wagons a distance of six meters at Bishkek's railway station. The total weight of the wagons amounted to 165 tons and 900 kilograms. Alexey Teplyashin, who has been dedicated to power extreme for more than four years, specializes in activities like bending nails, breaking bolts, and twisting frying pans. Looking ahead, he aims to surpass his latest accomplishment by attempting to move eight wagons in the upcoming spring.

footballer from Al-Hilal confronts passenger for filming him on plane A video shared on social media captures Juan Cancelo confronting a passenger who was recording him on a plane, leading to a verbal dispute and Cancelo attempting to halt the filming. Initially, Cancelo and the passenger exchanged friendly comments before the situation escalated.

Livestock Disease Rates Halved in Kazakhstan Due to Extensive Veterinary Modernization The incidence of agricultural animals' diseases in Kazakhstan has decreased by 51%, as announced by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Amangaliy Berdalin. This positive trend is a result of measures to modernize the veterinary service, including a significant increase in the use of domestic vaccines, establishment of new veterinary institutions, and procurement of specialized vehicles. These efforts are focused on safeguarding animal health, enhancing product quality, and bolstering Kazakhstan's position in international markets. The enhanced control has led to increased meat production volumes, totaling 914 thousand tons, with beef and mutton exports reaching 60.8 thousand tons. Additionally, 16 veterinary certificates have been approved in 2025, allowing exports to 42 countries, including the EU, China, and the USA.

President of Kyrgyz Republic Invites Dedicated Schoolboy to New Year Celebration President Sadyr Japarov has instructed to invite a schoolboy to the presidential New Year tree after the boy braved heavy snow to attend school. The 4th-grade student, Nurzaman Almazbekov, from a village in Kara-Kuldzhin district, walked through nearly a meter-deep snow layer to reach school, garnering praise from the President for his determination and responsibility. Nurzaman, one of the best students at "Aydyn-Kul" primary school, has a keen interest in mathematics and Kyrgyz literature, alongside hobbies like drawing and football. President Japarov highlighted the importance of supporting talented and determined children like Nurzaman, recognizing them as vital for the country's future. As a gesture of appreciation, the President instructed to prepare a special gift for the young student at the upcoming New Year celebration.

Tragic Shooting at Brown University Leaves Two Students Dead Two students tragically lost their lives in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, USA. Among the victims was MuhammadAziz Umurzokov, a citizen of Uzbekistan, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. In addition to the fatalities, nine individuals sustained injuries during the incident. One of the wounded has been released from the medical facility, while another is still in critical but stable condition.

Intergenerational Kok-Boru Tournament in Jumgal District In the Jumgal district of Naryn region, the intergenerational kok-boru tournament is underway, featuring 20 teams competing in the "older generation" and "young generation" categories. The tournament, which commenced on December 12, will culminate in the final matches on December 14. Honoring the significant contributions to sports development and player cultivation in the Naryn region, awards were bestowed upon key figures including Maadanov Maksat, the founder of the "Namys" team, Narın Ruslan Ömüraliyev, President of the Kok-Boru Federation, former federation president Zhеngish Saparov, Marat uulu Adilet, the new head of the "Namys" team, and Bektur Shukurov, the current federation president. The tournament was initiated by Naryn graduates from the class of 1989.