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A 6-Meter Waterfall Has Become a Magnet for Travelers

On the Bishkek-Osh highway, just a few kilometers from the "Sosnovka" post, there is a waterfall that has become popular among tourists and nature lovers, reports Turmush correspondent. The waterfall is formed by a stream flowing from the mountain crevice "Shirokaya." Before the waters of the stream merge with the Kara-Balta River, they plunge over a cliff, creating a waterfall nearly 6 meters high. A short trail leads to this natural wonder, covered in yellow leaves and

01.12.2025, 10:57
Digitalization Increased Election Transparency in Kyrgyzstan - Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO
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Digitalization Increased Election Transparency in Kyrgyzstan - Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO

At a briefing in Bishkek, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Piao Yangfan, spoke about the observation mission that worked during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to her, the mission members observed the elections in cities such as Bishkek, Kochkor, Balakchy, and Cholpon-Ata. On election day, they visited 110 polling stations, choosing their routes independently, and did not encounter any

01.12.2025, 10:53
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Life in the Regions: Elmira Sydykova Received Education in Trade, but Her Husband's Job as an Energy Specialist Changed Everything

Inspector of the Tyup District Electric Network, Elmira Sydykova, has been working in the energy sector for 24 years. She describes her job not just as a profession, but as a calling. In 2003, she joined the Tyup Electric Network and has continued to work there ever since. Elmira Sydykova hails from the village of Taldy-Suu. After graduating from M. Elebaev School, she continued her education at a technical college in Frunze (now Bishkek). However, her fate turned out to be closely linked with

01.12.2025, 10:47
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"On the day of voting, there were no serious violations across the country, - Ministry of Internal Affairs"

According to information received on November 30, on the day of the elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, no significant violations were recorded across the country. This was reported on December 1 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by the head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Sultan Makilov. He noted that criminal cases were initiated under Article 196 in connection with vote buying, resulting in the detention of several individuals.

01.12.2025, 10:46
More than 26 thousand Kyrgyz citizens voted abroad
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More than 26 thousand Kyrgyz citizens voted abroad

The voting for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic has concluded abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the electoral activity of compatriots abroad was high, resulting in significant achievements both in the number of voters and in the number of polling stations (PS) opened.

01.12.2025, 10:38
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In Tyup, 90-year-old centenarian Tokon Sopueva participated in the elections, while her 39-year-old daughter-in-law voted for the first time in 14 years.

At polling station No. 3064, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, 90-year-old Tokon Sopuieva cast her vote on November 30. Her daughter-in-law, who accompanied her to the elections, noted that Tokon apa always actively participates in voting. “From early in the morning, my mother-in-law started getting ready and asked me to take her to the polling station. Even despite her venerable age, she did not stay at home and came with a cane to fulfill her civic duty,” the local

01.12.2025, 10:36
No serious violations were recorded on election day - Ministry of Internal Affairs
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No serious violations were recorded on election day - Ministry of Internal Affairs

During the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place in most regions of Kyrgyzstan, the head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Sultan Makilov, reported on the air of Birinchi Radio that serious violations of public order were not registered. He noted that investigative activities are currently underway regarding possible cases of voter bribery.

01.12.2025, 10:27
In 24 hours, 21 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan
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In 24 hours, 21 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan

In the past 24 hours, 21 fires occurred in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is reported that 23 fire and rescue units were involved in extinguishing the fires:

01.12.2025, 10:27
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on the scale of the fire at the Bishkek landfill
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on the scale of the fire at the Bishkek landfill

A fire broke out at a landfill in Bishkek, spreading over an area of approximately 4,000 square meters. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to information from the agency, the fire engulfed solid household waste. Fire brigades were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze, working in an enhanced mode.

01.12.2025, 10:25
Voter turnout in the parliamentary elections was about 37% - Bekmatov
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Voter turnout in the parliamentary elections was about 37% - Bekmatov

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.

01.12.2025, 10:12
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In the Jalal-Abad Region, four fires occurred in one day

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.

01.12.2025, 10:10
In Russia, biometric data will be collected from foreigners starting December 1.
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In Russia, biometric data will be collected from foreigners starting December 1.

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

01.12.2025, 09:48
The Turkish Ambassador assessed the conditions for voters in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The Turkish Ambassador assessed the conditions for voters in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh.

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.

01.12.2025, 09:33
Nearly 25,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan voted abroad
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Nearly 25,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan voted abroad

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.

01.12.2025, 09:31
The number of fatalities in the Hong Kong fire has risen to 146, with more than 40 people still missing.
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The number of fatalities in the Hong Kong fire has risen to 146, with more than 40 people still missing.

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

01.12.2025, 09:03
The head of the CIS mission noted the transparency and fairness of the elections in Kyrgyzstan
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The head of the CIS mission noted the transparency and fairness of the elections in Kyrgyzstan

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,

01.12.2025, 09:02
In Bishkek, the delegation of the CIS IPA laid flowers at the Victory Memorial
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In Bishkek, the delegation of the CIS IPA laid flowers at the Victory Memorial

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

01.12.2025, 09:01
The Deputy Chair of the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan Highly Appreciated the Organization of Elections in Kyrgyzstan
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The Deputy Chair of the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan Highly Appreciated the Organization of Elections in Kyrgyzstan

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.

01.12.2025, 08:48
Steven Jeremy: Russia's Goals in the Conflict and the Fall of Europe
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Steven Jeremy: Russia's Goals in the Conflict and the Fall of Europe

In an interview with Professor Glenn Diesen, former British Commodore Stephen Jeremy noted that it is important for people to understand the true consequences of NATO expansion, which he considers an aggressive move. He emphasized that the lack of negotiations from the West, in the face of an inability to achieve victory on the battlefield, indicates internal disagreements.

01.12.2025, 08:47
Preliminary List of Deputies of the New Convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh
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Preliminary List of Deputies of the New Convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh

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:

01.12.2025, 08:39
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While the candidates campaigned, millions from the budget were spent on maintaining the Jogorku Kenesh.

On November 30, elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, which is now transitioning to its VIII convocation. While candidates are actively campaigning, Kaktus.media assessed how much budgetary funds were spent on the parliament of the VII convocation, which self-dissolved. Expenses for the salaries of deputies continue to exist, as the parliament's apparatus continues to perform its functions. However, in addition to this, there are costs for official trips and reserve

01.12.2025, 08:12
How Kyrgyzstanis Voted Abroad. Photos
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How Kyrgyzstanis Voted Abroad. Photos

Voting at 80 polling stations located in various countries concluded at midnight Bishkek time on December 1. These stations were situated in Russia, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Kuwait, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kyrgyz citizens at polling stations abroad. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kyrgyz citizens at polling stations abroad. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of

01.12.2025, 06:53
The new voting system has minimized violations and elevated elections to a new level - expert
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The new voting system has minimized violations and elevated elections to a new level - expert

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

30.11.2025, 23:32
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Preliminary Results of Voting for Electoral District No. 20

The extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place on November 30, with 29,153 voters participating. According to the law "On Elections," three candidates who received the highest number of votes, taking into account the gender quota, enter the parliament.

30.11.2025, 22:56
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Preliminary Results of Voting for Electoral District No. 10

On November 30, extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place. As of 7:00 PM, voter turnout was 58,781 people, which corresponds to 43% of the total number. According to the current election legislation, three candidates who received the highest number of votes will enter the parliament, while adhering to the gender quota.

30.11.2025, 22:52
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Preliminary Results of Voting for Electoral District No. 19

On November 30, extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, with 39,480 voters casting their ballots. According to the legislation "On Elections," three candidates with the highest number of votes, taking into account the gender quota, will enter the parliament.

30.11.2025, 22:48
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Preliminary Results of Voting for Electoral District No. 28

Today, November 30, extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place. As of 7 PM, 53,121 people voted, which is 33.19% of the total number of voters. According to election legislation, three candidates who received the highest number of votes, taking into account the gender quota, will enter the parliament.

30.11.2025, 22:45
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The police announced the preliminary results of the investigation into the distribution of food in the Issyk-Ata district.

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

30.11.2025, 22:26
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Preliminary Results of Voting for Electoral District No. 14

On November 30, extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, with the participation of 50,457 citizens. According to the legislation "On Elections," three candidates who received the highest number of votes, taking into account the gender quota, will enter the parliament.

30.11.2025, 22:22
Elections to the City Duma: Preliminary Voting Results by Districts, Who is Winning?
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Elections to the City Duma: Preliminary Voting Results by Districts, Who is Winning?

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.

30.11.2025, 22:22
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Preliminary Results of Voting for Electoral District No. 26

On November 30, extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, in which 51,402 voters cast their ballots by 7 PM, accounting for 38.86% of the total number. According to the current legislation "On Elections," the three candidates who receive the highest number of votes will enter parliament, while adhering to gender quotas.

30.11.2025, 22:17
Elections to the Housing Committee: Candidates, citizens, and legal entities have been fined for violating campaign conditions
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Elections to the Housing Committee: Candidates, citizens, and legal entities have been fined for violating campaign conditions

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

30.11.2025, 22:11