Results of the voting in district No. 8: Janarbek Akaev is in the lead
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Results of the voting in district No. 8: Janarbek Akaev is in the lead

According to information provided by the Central Election Commission, the automated vote counting systems (AVCS) showed that Janarbek Akayev became the leader in constituency No. 8, receiving 11,266 votes. Among the female candidates, the highest number of votes was received by Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova.

01.12.2025, 13:06
Results of the voting in district No. 10: former attorney general leads
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Results of the voting in district No. 10: former attorney general leads

According to preliminary data from the automated vote counting system (AVCS) of the Central Election Commission, Kurmankul Zulushiev has become the leader of the elections in district No. 10, receiving 12,901 votes. Among the female candidates, Gulnara Baatyrova is in first place. Here are the voting results for the candidates in this district: Nurkyz Kadyrbek kyzy - 2,165 (4.19 %) Talantbek Esenbay uulu - 2,322 (4.49 %) Gulbu Chalovna Shaltakova - 686 (1.33 %) Ulugbek Zulpukarovich Ormonov -

01.12.2025, 13:00
A Rubens painting, considered lost for 400 years, sold for nearly 3 million euros
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A Rubens painting, considered lost for 400 years, sold for nearly 3 million euros

At the Osenat auction held in Versailles, near Paris, a painting by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens titled "Christ on the Cross" was successfully sold. This work had been considered lost for over 400 years and was purchased for the sum of 2.9 million euros, as reported by RIA Novosti, citing the newspaper Parisien. The publication notes that on Sunday, "Christ on the Cross" was sold in a packed hall of the Osenat auction house for 2,940,798 euros, including commission

01.12.2025, 12:59
The CEC spoke about voter turnout, fines, and candidate registration
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The CEC spoke about voter turnout, fines, and candidate registration

The early parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30, and at the moment, 589 candidates have been nominated. As reported by Central Election Commission member Abdyjapar Bekmatov in an interview with the "Kabar" agency, after document verification, the CEC registered 467 of them. However, later the registration of seven candidates was annulled at their own requests and by decisions of the CEC. Bekmatov noted that the highest number of registered candidates was observed in

01.12.2025, 12:58
Results of the voting in district No. 4: Sovetbek Rustambek uulu is in the lead
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Results of the voting in district No. 4: Sovetbek Rustambek uulu is in the lead

According to the data from automated accounting systems (ASU) provided by the Central Election Commission, in district No. 4, the leader is Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, who received 11,130 votes. The results of other candidates in the second and third places were significantly lower, although the competition for these positions was quite intense.

01.12.2025, 12:54
A new data center for digital systems in the agricultural sector has launched in Kyrgyzstan
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A new data center for digital systems in the agricultural sector has launched in Kyrgyzstan

A new Data Center has opened in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at supporting digital information systems in the agricultural sector. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, this Center was established with the assistance of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) as part of a project to enhance the safety of livestock products through the implementation of a comprehensive traceability system.

01.12.2025, 12:48
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In Bishkek, the main areas of necessary investments in irrigation in Kyrgyzstan were discussed.

- On November 28, a round table titled "Future Investments in the Irrigation Sector of Kyrgyzstan" was held in Bishkek. The event discussed key aspects of investments and reforms related to the water sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During the discussions, participants addressed the current state of the country's water resources, as well as the prospects for irrigation development and the need to formulate an investment

01.12.2025, 12:46
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NBKR proposes to expand the powers of the "Financial Company of Credit Unions"

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is proposing for discussion a draft of amendments to regulatory acts concerning the licensing and regulation of the activities of the JSC "Financial Company of Credit Unions" and credit unions. The purpose of this document is to expand the capabilities of the FCCU and revise the minimum requirements for the executive officers of credit unions, including the following key changes:

01.12.2025, 12:45
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The Ministry of Economic Development Identified Barriers Holding Back the Development of New Materials and Technologies in Industry

- The importance of introducing new materials and technologies in various sectors, such as construction, light and processing industries, pharmaceuticals, and mining, has significantly increased in Kyrgyzstan. This is evidenced by the draft Strategy for the Development of the Country's Industry until 2030. The development of this strategy was carried out by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

01.12.2025, 12:42
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In Batken, a memorial complex is being built in honor of the statesman Ishak Razzakov

In the Leilek district of the Batken region, the construction of a memorial complex (mausoleum) in honor of Ishak Razzakov has begun. According to the Suluktu city administration, the mausoleum is being built in the Koroson area, where Ishak Razzakov was born. It is there that the future leader came into the world, and a few years later, after becoming an orphan, he was sent to an orphanage in Leninabad.

01.12.2025, 12:38
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In Osh Region, 73 materials have been registered for the elections, two cases are criminal

As of December 1, 2025, at 08:00, the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region has recorded 73 materials related to the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. According to information from the press service of the regional police, criminal cases have been initiated on two of these materials. One of the cases has already been sent to court, while investigative actions are ongoing for the other case. Two materials are under consideration, one has been transferred to another

01.12.2025, 12:38
The Oxford Dictionary has named the Word of the Year 2025
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The Oxford Dictionary has named the Word of the Year 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary has determined that the word of the year for 2025 will be "rage bait," which translates to "a bait for anger." This decision was published by Oxford University Press on its website. OUP noted that this word has become "an ideal reflection of the chaos of 2025." The definition of "rage bait" includes "online content created with the intention of provoking anger or outrage, using provocative or offensive elements, usually

01.12.2025, 12:29
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"To Hold the Canal, Women Lay in Icy Water": The Story of Mikhail Bondarev, a Representative of One of the In-Demand Professions of Soviet Times

In Kara-Balta, Mikhail Ivanovich Bondarev celebrated his 80th birthday, a man who is a bright representative of one of the most popular professions during the Soviet era. With over 35 years of experience as a decorator, he gained recognition not only in his native Jaiyl district but also beyond its borders, receiving offers from various organizations that provided him with materials for construction, housing, and even a car.

01.12.2025, 12:28
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In 24 hours, 9 fires were registered in five regions of Kyrgyzstan

Over the course of a day, 9 cases of fires were recorded in the Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Batken, Osh, and Talas regions. According to information from the fire and rescue service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, 23 units were involved in extinguishing the fires.

01.12.2025, 12:24
Kyrgyzstan and Russia to Expand Cooperation in Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia to Expand Cooperation in Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan announced its intention to deepen cooperation with Russia in the field of veterinary medicine and the agro-industrial complex. A recent meeting in Moscow between Adilet Sotvaldiyev, the director of the Veterinary Service for Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed, and Sergey Dankvert, the head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia, laid the groundwork for discussing the prospects for joint work.

01.12.2025, 12:17
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District No. 19: Aliyev, Egemberdiyev, Taigaraeva Lead (data as of 10:37)

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums presented preliminary voting results using automated ballot reading machines for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh on November 30. Let's consider the data for district No. 19, which includes the following territories: Gavrilovsky, Zhany-Pakhtinsky, Nizhne-Chuisky, Manas, Voenno-Antonovsky, as well as the Kuntuy rural districts of the Sokuluk region, and MTU-106 (up to the ATR village of Novopavlovka), Ak-Orgo, Ak-Ordo, and

01.12.2025, 12:14
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Kubatbek Tashiev from Suzak: The bus from "Eurasia" gifted me a whole bus full of grandchildren

In 2022, the Eurasia Foundation donated 100 buses to schools in Kyrgyzstan. Three of these vehicles were sent to educational institutions in the Barpyin rural district, located in the Suzak region of the Jalal-Abad province. One of the buses is currently used at the Komsomol Secondary School. Kubatbek Tashiev, who turned 70, starts his workday at 6 a.m. He carefully washes and prepares his yellow bus for the route, after which he heads to the "Pump Station" area, located just 7

01.12.2025, 12:08
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Emergency floors, ceilings, walls: The Ak-Tala building, which houses four facilities, needs a major renovation costing 6.2 million soms.

In the village of Жаңы-Тилек, located in the Kara-Bürgön Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a major renovation of the building housing the "Nur-al" kindergarten, the village head's office, the G. Shakirov library, and the K. Ryskulov club is required. The total cost of the work amounts to 6,025,925 soms. The leadership of the Kara-Bürgön rural administration has already submitted an application for funding through shared (incentive) grants.

01.12.2025, 12:06
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District No. 26. Leading are Sakkaraev, Isenaliev, and Isaeva (data as of 10:41)

On November 30, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums published the preliminary voting results obtained using automated ballot scanners in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. We present data for district No. 26: (page is being updated) The district covers: the entire city of Tokmok; the Burani, S. Ibraimov, Birimdik, Onbir-Zhylgyn, and Chui rural districts of the Chui region in full; as well as the cities of Kemin and Orlovka, including the Kichi-Kemin,

01.12.2025, 12:04
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Due to wear and tear, the school gym in Balykchy requires major repairs.

To carry out the capital repair of the sports hall of secondary school No. 7 named after Kalygula Bai uulu in Balakchy, funding in the amount of 5 million 895 thousand 951 soms is planned to be allocated. The application for funding was submitted by the leadership of the Balakchy mayor's office with the aim of obtaining a shared (incentive) grant.

01.12.2025, 11:59
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District No. 20: Aitiev, Atambaev, Ashymbaeva Lead (data as of 10:38)

the results of voting from automated reading urns in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. In the districts, including No. 20, which covers the following settlements: S. Chokmorovsky, Baytik-Baatyrsky, A. Sydykovsky, Kara-Jygachsky, Dostuksky, Arashansky, Tash-Moynoksky aymaq, as well as the village of Manas, MTU-208 Uchkun, MTU-207 Maevka, MTU-205 Kalyis-Ordo of the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek city, MTU-307 of the village of Lebedinovka, MTU-306 of the village of Alamedin,

01.12.2025, 11:58
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Growth Rate of Industrial Sectors Over 10 Years — Ministry of Economic Development Notes Uneven Distribution

The analysis of official data from 2014 to 2024 shows that Kyrgyzstan is experiencing stable growth in the industrial production sector, which corresponds to the overall increase in gross domestic product (GDP). This information is presented in the draft Strategy for the Development of the Country's Industry until 2030. The document was prepared by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

01.12.2025, 11:58
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District No. 18: Handzheza, Chomoev, Satieva Lead (data as of 10:37)

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums published the preliminary results of the voting for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh on November 30. In particular, the information for district No. 18, which fully encompasses the Ak-Bashat and Intymak rural districts of the Jayil region, as well as the Ak-Suu, Tort-Gul, Tolok, Narzan, and Min-Bulak rural districts of the Moscow region, the city of Shopokov, and the Sary-Ozon, Z. Kainazarov, and Sokuluk rural districts of the Sokuluk region,

01.12.2025, 11:57
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District No. 25: Shabazov, Tentishev, and Seytkazieva Lead (data as of 10:41)

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums presented the preliminary results of the voting on November 30, concerning the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. In district No. 25, which includes the Tunguch microdistrict and the residential areas of Ruhiy Muras, Kara-Jygach, as well as MTU-406 in the Oktyabrsky district of Bishkek, the voting results are as follows. The Uzun-Kyrsky, Jaiylma, Ak-Kuduksky, Zheeksky, Kochkorbaevsky, Nurmanbetovsky, Ken-Bulunsky, Syn-Tashsky, and

01.12.2025, 11:53
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That's it! The last polling stations have closed.

Voting at overseas polling stations for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh has concluded. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the elections, 100 polling stations were opened in 89 cities across 34 countries. The completion of voting occurred at different times due to differences in time zones. Officially, the work of all overseas polling stations was concluded at 10:00 on December 1, Bishkek time. The last polling stations to close were in the USA: in

01.12.2025, 11:52
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District No. 16: Jumabekov, Chotonov, Kairylbekova Lead (data as of 10:36)

The Central Commission responsible for elections and referendums published preliminary voting results using automated ballot scanners for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh on November 30. The results for district No. 16, which includes the following areas: Amanbaevsky, Kara-Buurinsky, Sheker, and Cholponbay rural districts of the Aitmatov region, as well as Kyrgyzstan, Semetey, and Uch-Korgon rural districts of the Manas region, Birimdik, Aknazary, Kumushtak, and Bakai-Ata rural

01.12.2025, 11:38
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District No. 17: Azygaliev, Uzakbaev, Esenamanova Lead (data as of 10:36)

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums published the preliminary results of the voting using automated ballot reading machines for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh on November 30. The results for district No. 17 (including: Besh-Tash, Kara-Kol, Ken-Kol, Shumkar-Uya, and Chon-Alysh rural districts of the Talas region; the city of Kainy, as well as Kuramin, Kurpuldok, Frunze, and Orto-Kayindy rural districts of the Panfilov region; Jaiyl, Sary-Koos, Suusamyr, and

01.12.2025, 11:35
Voting abroad for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has concluded.
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Voting abroad for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has concluded.

The voting in the elections held outside the country has been successfully completed. There was a high level of citizen engagement in this process, making it one of the most productive in terms of both the number of participants and the number of polling stations (PECs) opened. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, a record number of 100 polling stations were opened in 89 cities across 34 countries. Due to differences in time zones, the closing time for voting at

01.12.2025, 11:14
No violations affecting the course of the elections were found - OIC delegation
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No violations affecting the course of the elections were found - OIC delegation

At a press conference held in Bishkek, Imran Sakhidov, the Director for Asia of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reported on the results of his delegation's observation of the elections in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the observations were conducted in full accordance with international standards and norms. Sakhidov emphasized that the delegation strictly adhered to the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for Observers. On

01.12.2025, 11:11
Benjamin Netanyahu asked the President of Israel for a pardon
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Benjamin Netanyahu asked the President of Israel for a pardon

On Sunday, November 30, the office of the President of Israel announced that Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under investigation for a number of corruption cases, has submitted a request for a pardon to Isaac Herzog. This information was published on the official website of the office.

01.12.2025, 11:06