In the early parliamentary elections held on November 30, more than 1.5 million citizens, specifically 1 million 584 thousand people, participated in the voting, which constitutes approximately 37% of the total number of voters. This was reported by Abdyjapar Bekmatov, a member of the Central Election Commission, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency.
The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that in the last 24 hours, there have been four cases of fire in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information, in Manas on Kurortny Klyuch Street, a fire occurred in the yard of a residential building, where 15 square meters of garbage and 6 seedlings were burned.
On November 30, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place in Kyrgyzstan and beyond. According to the information from the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, the voter turnout was 36.90%, which corresponds to 1 million 584 thousand 446 voters.
According to the government decree, an experiment on the collection of biometric data from foreign citizens and stateless persons crossing the state border will begin in Russia on December 1, 2025. This process will take place at border crossing points where the necessary technical capabilities are available, reports RIA Novosti. The document states that the experiment will last from 00:00 on December 1, 2025, to 23:59 on June 30, 2026. The goal is to collect biometric information from foreign
The mayor of the city of Talas, Nurgazy Asylbekov, conducted an inspection of meat sales locations to monitor compliance with the prices set by the Antimonopoly Service, as reported by Turmush correspondent. According to the established regulations:
Mehkin Mustafa Kemal Okem, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan, congratulated the people of the country on the successful conduct of early parliamentary elections. At the briefing held, he emphasized the importance of the new system that allows voting at alternative polling stations for those citizens who were unable to come to their designated stations on election day.
At midnight on December 1, 2025, Bishkek time, voting ended at 80 polling stations abroad, located in Russia, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Kuwait. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, voting continues simultaneously at 20 stations located in other countries, including the USA, UK, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and France.
The fire that broke out on Wednesday quickly engulfed seven of the eight buildings in the Wang Fuk Court complex. A three-day mourning period was declared in Hong Kong on Saturday. Thousands of people gathered at the site of the tragedy on Sunday to pay their respects to the victims. The line of people with flowers and notes stretched about two kilometers long. An Indonesian worker, Romlah Rosidah, shared with Reuters: “This ceremony was announced only on social media, but we could not remain
At a briefing at the Central Election Commission (CEC) today, Igor Petrishenko, the first deputy secretary general of the CIS and head of the observation mission, gave a high assessment of the early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh held in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the elections were conducted in an open and competitive environment, fully in accordance with national laws. Petrishenko noted that during the election campaign, press conferences were actively held and interviews were given,
The solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the Victory Memorial took place in Bishkek, organized as part of the visit of the international observation mission of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS, which arrived in Kyrgyzstan to observe the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. The First Deputy Mayor of the capital, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, welcomed the members of the delegation on behalf of the city authorities and noted the importance of international cooperation
Mukhtar Erman, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan, expressed his congratulations to the people of Kyrgyzstan on the successful conduct of the early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. He made this statement during a briefing held in Bishkek. He noted that the electoral process was organized at a high level, starting from the work of the Central Election Commission and ending with the precinct election commissions.
According to preliminary information, voter turnout in the parliamentary elections of Kyrgyzstan was 34.31%. While the vote counting is still ongoing, potential winners can already be identified. The preliminary list of the elected members of the new 8th convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic is as follows:
During the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) reported that there were no serious violations of public order. According to the agency's information, all law enforcement personnel were transferred to an enhanced work mode to ensure safety and prevent possible offenses.
According to expert Bakyt Jumagulov, the new voting system has significantly reduced the number of violations and elevated the elections to a new level. In an interview with the Kabar agency, he noted that the election process took place in a calm and controlled atmosphere. Although voter turnout was not very high, the absence of gross violations became an important indicator. "Previously, we often encountered systemic violations, such as the transportation of voters, bribery, and
In the Chuy region, police officers have begun an investigation regarding information about the distribution of food products to local residents. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chuy region, on November 30, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district that in the village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the rural district of Nurmanbet, one of the candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh is allegedly distributing
The closure of all polling stations in Kyrgyzstan marked the end of the voting process, and preliminary information about the results is now coming in. In the early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, held on November 30, preliminary data from the automated accounting system (ASU) has identified candidates who have currently received the highest number of votes in 30 districts.
Today, November 30, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan discussed incidents related to violations of pre-election campaigning. As a result, fines were imposed on three candidates, as well as on three citizens and one legal entity. One of the statements received by the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic was from Oyatullo Mukhidinov, a candidate from electoral district No. 20. He reported that his campaign worker, citizen Narzullo Amirbekov, was spreading information via
Today, at 08:00, at polling station No. 2294, located in the Cultural House named after Ch. Aitmatov in the village of Kanysh-Kiya, the head of the district state administration of the Chatkal district, Altynbek Senirbaev, cast his vote, reports the local state administration. According to official data, the population of the Chatkal district is 31,282 people, of which 17,494 are registered voters.
In Karakol, early voting for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh is coming to an end. Voters are rushing to express their opinions, as time until the polling stations close is limited. According to a Turmush correspondent, there is high activity at polling station No. 3156 — the last voters are actively approaching the ballot boxes. Among them is 29-year-old Kunduz Nurlan kyzy, who shared: “I am 29 years old, but for various reasons, I have not had the opportunity to participate in
According to information provided by Kazinform with a reference to Bild, the incident occurred at an unprotected beach in the Crowdy Bay National Park, located approximately 360 km north of Sydney. Emergency services were called to the scene on the morning of November 27 after a shark attacked two people. Witnesses assisted the victims until medical personnel arrived, but for 25-year-old Livy M., help came too late — she died on the beach from severe lacerations. Her 26-year-old companion also
During the elections held across the country, 2,492 polling stations were operational, 27 of which were designated for remote voting, as well as 100 stations located outside of Kyrgyzstan. For the first time in the country's history, remote voting was used in the elections, allowing citizens to participate in the process without prior applications. The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, T. Shainazarov, noted that this is an important step towards improving
In Karakol, early voting for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh has concluded. Before the polling stations closed, voters hurried to exercise their right to vote. Among those who arrived among the last were the family of Asel Buribaeva. Asel Buribaeva stated that she decided to vote together with her children. “We finished all our errands and came with our four children to fulfill our civic duty. Five people in our family are voting; my husband managed to come during the day, while
In Batken, a driver of a "BMW" car was charged with an administrative offense for drifting on a city street, as reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of Batken region. This incident occurred on Jibek-Jolu Street, where the driver, performing dangerous maneuvers, posed a threat to other road users. Employees of the traffic safety department promptly intervened and stopped the offender.
A U.S. citizen, Rerd Jaden Chloe, continues to recover after a serious accident that occurred in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. The incident happened in early August 2025, and new information about her condition has emerged. A Turmush correspondent met with the doctor who provided assistance to the victim at that critical moment. According to reports, 22-year-old Rerd was involved in a traffic accident on the At-Bashy—Torugart highway, which required immediate action. An
In the elections in electoral district No. 29, which covers the Toguz-Torou district in the Jalal-Abad region and the Jumgal and Kochkor districts in the Naryn region, as well as the city of Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul region, the situation remains calm. This information was provided by the chairman of the district electoral commission No. 29, Temirbek Esenaliev.
Today, at 18:00, as part of the preparations for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the KR, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held an operational meeting. This information was received from the Cabinet of Ministers of the country. During the meeting, current events at the polling stations were discussed, as well as measures aimed at ensuring public order and safety during the
At a briefing, the head of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, reported that during the election campaign, 269 appeals were registered, including complaints and reports of violations. The complaints can be classified as follows:
As of 8:00 PM in the Batken region, according to preliminary data on the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, voter turnout was 36%. This was reported by the regional representative. A total of 127,567 people participated in the voting.
At polling station number 3152 in Karakol, 61-year-old Chynara Duyshunbieva and her husband Roman Usupbaev decided to vote together. Chynara noted that it is a tradition for them to always come to the elections together.
In Kyrgyzstan, as well as in some cities in Russia's Far East and Southeast Asian countries, voting in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh has concluded. This information was confirmed at a briefing in Bishkek by the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov.
During the election campaign, the Central Election Commission (CEC) registered 269 appeals, including complaints and reports of violations. This was reported by Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the CEC, at a special briefing. According to Shainazarov, the appeals are divided into several categories:
Kasmaly Orozaliev, an 84-year-old veteran of labor and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, came to the elections in the village of Uch-Kainar in the Ak-Suu district with his family, as reported by the secretary of polling station No. 3127, Gulzat Mamytova. His wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren accompanied him on this important day. Gulzat Mamytova noted that Kasmaly-ata always approaches his civic duty with responsibility, making him an example for other voters. This man never misses
Alen Azizovich Uturkeev, a resident of the village of Birlik in the Alamedin district of the Chui region, voted for the first time in the elections, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. He came to polling station No. 7169 and participated in the voting.
A fire broke out in the southeastern part of the Bishkek sanitary landfill. Currently, the fire has been localized, and there is no threat of spreading, reports the Bishkek city administration. To extinguish the fire, two fire crews from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Bishkek were involved, as well as services from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" and "Bishkekzelenstroy," each deploying one water truck.
The voting has concluded at 170 polling stations in the Naryn region. According to preliminary data provided by UTRK Naryn, as of 8:00 PM in district No. 29, 52,578 voters cast their ballots, which is 38% of the total number of registered voters. In district No. 30, 63,000 voters participated in the elections out of 136,416, which corresponds to 44%.
As of 20:00 Bishkek time, voting has concluded at 22 polling stations located in Japan, South Korea, China, and several cities in Russia, according to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, voting continues at 77 polling stations that are open in countries such as Russia, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Hungary, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and France.
During a meeting with Tamash Meserich, head of the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev discussed the current situation regarding the elections. The press service of the cabinet reported this event. Kasymaliev noted that the voting taking place today is proceeding without violations, and citizens can freely exercise their right to vote. He also emphasized that the work of the polling stations is being conducted in accordance with legislative norms.
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people with unique names. Koysun Atieva, a resident of the village of Mikhailovka in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for 35 years.
In the Suzak district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, no complaints regarding the election process have been recorded today. This information was provided by Guliza Saparova, the chairperson of the Suzak territorial election commission.
Vitaly Ilyich Grishchuk, 85 years old, from Moldovanovka, became a participant in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The respected elder was born in 1940.
In the Tyup district, in the high-altitude village of Karkyra, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are ongoing. This was reported by Aizat Orozbekova, the chairperson of the precinct election commission 3077. According to her information, 153 voters are registered in Karkyra. During the 10 hours of voting, 86 people cast their votes, which is more than 50% of the total number of registered voters. "Karkyra is a unique place, located at a high altitude and on the border.
In the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 27, which includes the Issyk-Kul, Tyup, and Ak-Suu districts, 120 polling stations are operational. A total of 157,000 voters are registered in the constituency, who have the opportunity to choose one of 24 candidates. In the territory of the Issyk-Kul district, 40 polling stations have been opened. Voting here is taking place actively, with the participation of 64,514 citizens listed in the voter rolls.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively checking all reports related to possible violations during the elections. The spokesperson for the agency, Sultan Makilov, announced this at a recent briefing. Currently, 79 reports have been recorded, distributed by regions as follows:
The significant increase in the number of voters compared to previous elections is noted by political scientist and public figure Zainidin Kurmanov in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to his observations, by midday at the polling station where he voted, queues had formed. “Queues are a positive signal. This indicates that the population supports the government's initiatives for electoral reform and anti-corruption policies aimed at preventing vote buying. It is important not
As of 18:00, 17,147 citizens of Kyrgyzstan voted in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh outside the country. This information was announced by the director of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Seitak Jumakadyrov, during a briefing. Compared to the previous parliamentary elections, there has been a significant increase in the activity of Kyrgyz citizens living abroad. In 2021, only 9,800 people voted in similar elections.
As of 18:00, the voter turnout for the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh in the Batken region was 30.7%. This information was provided by the press service of the president's representative in the region. According to the regional headquarters, by the specified time, 109,088 voters had cast their votes.
In Kara-Kul, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are taking place today, organized at 9 polling stations, and all voting systems are functioning smoothly. As of 18:00, 5,485 out of 17,481 registered voters have already cast their votes, which represents a turnout of 31.4%.