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In the city of Osh, the police are investigating reports of possible voter bribery.

In the city of Osh, an investigation has been initiated following a report of possible voter bribery, according to information from the city police press service. According to law enforcement agencies, by 3:00 PM they had received notifications from citizens about possible violations related to vote buying. Operational groups have been dispatched to the scene and are currently conducting checks.

30.11.2025, 16:43
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DW on the elections in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, early parliamentary elections are currently taking place, organized for the first time under a new system that could significantly change the composition of the legislative body. This was reported by DW. The Election Process for the Parliament of KyrgyzstanThe parliament consists of 90 deputies. Previously, one representative was elected from 36 districts, while the remaining 54 seats were distributed through party lists. However, after changes to the Law "On the Elections

30.11.2025, 16:41
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Kyrgyzstanis with Unusual Names: Colonel's Son Putin Changed His Name

Turmush continues to share stories about citizens of Kyrgyzstan with unusual names. According to historians and sanjyratchy, the name given at birth can have a significant impact on a child's future. In Osh lives 68-year-old Colonel Үсөнов, who noted in an interview with Turmush that many people, upon hearing his name, start to think that he served in the army and achieved the rank of colonel.

30.11.2025, 16:39
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The head of the Central Election Commission named the leading districts by voter turnout in the elections for the deputies of the State Duma.

In the elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which are taking place on November 30, there is a difference in voter turnout across the districts. The leaders in activity are districts No. 1, No. 10, No. 13, and No. 30, where, according to the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, by 4:00 PM the turnout exceeded 30%. At the same time, in the Alamedin district (No. 20) and four districts of the capital, including Lenin, Pervomaisky, Sverdlovsky, and

30.11.2025, 16:38
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A number of candidates for the Housing Council did not participate in the debates, - head of the Central Election Commission

During the preparation for the debates for candidates in the Jogorku Kenesh, significant work was carried out; however, several participants refused to participate, as reported by the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazvrov, at a briefing on November 30. He noted that the Central Election Commission cannot take any action in this regard, as the responsibility for participation in the debates lies with the candidates themselves. On November 30, voting is taking place in

30.11.2025, 16:38
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In Osha, at site No. 5311, a voter photographed the ballot — commission members took action

At polling station No. 5311, located in the "Möl Bulak" kindergarten in Osh, an incident occurred involving the photographing of a ballot. According to the information from the chairman of the precinct election commission, Sardor Kabulov, one of the voters took a photo of the ballot using a mobile phone. Commission members demanded the deletion of this image and temporarily confiscated the device for inspection.

30.11.2025, 16:37
The youngest citizen of Kyrgyzstan voted in Warsaw
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The youngest citizen of Kyrgyzstan voted in Warsaw

Today, November 30, in Warsaw, the youngest voter — 18-year-old Abdyshukur — cast his vote at the newly opened polling station. According to information provided by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Germany, this day became significant for Kyrgyz citizens living in Poland, as they can now use an official polling station to exercise their civic rights.

30.11.2025, 16:35
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In the Kara-Suu District, an investigation is underway regarding a complaint about campaigning on election day.

In the Kara-Suu district, an investigation has been initiated following a report of violations of campaigning rules during the elections. Social media has been filled with a video, allegedly filmed on the day of voting at polling station No. 5172 in the village of Telman. The recording shows a woman addressing a man who is heading to the polling station, supposedly urging him to vote for a specific candidate.

30.11.2025, 16:34
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Elections to the City Council: In Manas, the speaker of the city council and his wife elected deputies

The chairman of the Manas City Council, Nurtilek Bolotov, participated in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh on November 30, voting at polling station No. 2097. He came to the elections with his wife and fulfilled his civic duty. The speaker of the city council urged voters to contribute to the conduct of fair and transparent elections, noting that every vote is significant for the future of the country.

30.11.2025, 16:32
The number of fatalities from the fire in Hong Kong has risen to 146
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The number of fatalities from the fire in Hong Kong has risen to 146

Today, search and rescue services discovered 18 additional bodies at the site of the tragic fire in Hong Kong, bringing the total number of victims to 146. This information was provided by the South China Morning Post, citing data from a local police representative. The blaze occurred on Wednesday in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which consists of eight high-rise buildings located in the Tai Po area, known as the New Territories of Hong Kong. Of all the buildings, only one was

30.11.2025, 16:28
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The Akims of Bishkek Districts Voted in the Parliament Deputy Elections. Photo

Elections are taking place today in Kyrgyzstan, where deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are being elected. The akims of the districts of Bishkek are also participating in the voting process. In particular, Mederbek Amangeldiev, the head of the Sverdlovsk district administration, cast his vote at polling station number 1218, located in school No. 83.

30.11.2025, 16:13
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Elections in the Jogorku Kenesh: Deputies are being elected at the "Osh" airport — over 150 have already voted

Remote voting at the "Osh" International Airport began on November 30 as part of the early parliamentary elections. The airport's deputy director for production issues, Asan Moldakunov, reported this. There are two polling stations located within the airport — No. 9501 and No. 9502. "Both stations opened in the morning. So far, there have been no technical failures or violations. At polling station No. 9501, 102 people have voted, and at polling station No. 9502, 50 voters

30.11.2025, 16:10
In the Batken region, 25.4% of voters had cast their ballots by 16:00
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In the Batken region, 25.4% of voters had cast their ballots by 16:00

As of 16:00, 25.4% of the total number of voters have cast their ballots in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the Batken region. According to information provided by the press service of the presidential representative office in this region, 90,261 people participated in the voting.

30.11.2025, 16:10
In France, the only polling station has begun operations
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In France, the only polling station has begun operations

In the land of French wine and cheese, the only polling station has opened. This was reported by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to France, Sadik Sher-Niyaz, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to him, the station began its work taking into account the time difference. About 1,500 Kyrgyz citizens live in Paris, but voter activity is mainly observed in the capital. In the previous elections, approximately 80 people cast their votes, while this time it is expected that the number of

30.11.2025, 16:08
Sadyr Japarov urged voters to support the state's desire to hold fair elections
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Sadyr Japarov urged voters to support the state's desire to hold fair elections

As the president noted, there have been instances of ballot stuffing and other interference in the electoral process in the past, but such situations are now excluded. Voters can cast their votes at the nearest polling stations without spending time traveling to remote regions like Alay or At-Bashi if they do not have the opportunity to do so. The president also emphasized that modern technologies will be implemented in future elections, which will continue to improve. “There is now the

30.11.2025, 16:04
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Voter Turnout in the Parliamentary Elections of 2020, 2021, and 2025. Comparative Table

As of 14:00, the voter turnout for the elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh stands at 815,766 people or 19%. Today, November 30, from 8:00 to 20:00 local time, elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are taking place in Kyrgyzstan. According to the constitutional law "On the elections of the president and deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," the country is divided into 30 multi-mandate districts. A total of 460 candidates are participating in the elections, among which

30.11.2025, 16:03
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Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh: The Bazarbaev Family Came to Vote Together in the City of Karakol

In Karakol, at one of the polling stations, 72-year-old Sharip Bazarbaev, his wife Aken Meilieva, as well as their son and daughter-in-law came to vote together. They participated in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. Sharip Bazarbaev emphasized that voting is not just a right, but also an important civic duty. "We vote as a family because this is our future. Everyone should choose a worthy candidate. Let Kyrgyzstan move forward. We urge all citizens to actively

30.11.2025, 16:02
Omurbek Tekebaev spoke about the voting process of Kyrgyz citizens in Germany and Poland
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Omurbek Tekebaev spoke about the voting process of Kyrgyz citizens in Germany and Poland

The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan in Germany, Omurbek Tekebaev, shared information with the "Kabar" agency about the current voting process at foreign polling stations opened for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. There are two polling stations operating in Germany — in Berlin and Frankfurt am Main, as well as one station in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. All three locations were organized by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan and are functioning normally.

30.11.2025, 15:50
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Kyrgyzstanis in Moscow Before the Polling Stations

The Central Election Commission has released a video showing Kyrgyz citizens waiting in line at polling stations in Moscow. In particular, the footage was taken near the "Kyrgyzstan" pavilion at VDNH. The following polling stations are open in Moscow:

30.11.2025, 15:50
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The district commission annulled the results of the absentee voting at polling station No. 7133 in district No. 25

The District Election Commission No. 25 has decided to annul the results of the remote voting at polling station No. 7133. This decision is based on the findings of a preliminary investigation concerning video recordings published on November 29, 2025, on the social network Facebook. These recordings document violations of the secrecy of voting at the nursing home and rehabilitation center in the village of Nizhnyaya Serafimovka. At the meeting of the DEC No. 25, a unanimous decision was made

30.11.2025, 15:41
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission voted remotely
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The Chairman of the Central Election Commission voted remotely

Tynchtyk Shaynazaro, the chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, voted on November 30 at polling station No. 9134, located in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. He took advantage of the opportunity for remote voting, as he is registered in district No. 8 in the Osh region. Before voting, Shaynazaro visually demonstrated the entire voting process, starting with identification. Voters can provide one of three documents: an international passport, a domestic ID

30.11.2025, 15:39
The risk of a bird flu pandemic has been assessed
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The risk of a bird flu pandemic has been assessed

According to information from Reuters, the director of the Respiratory Infections Center at the Pasteur Institute in France, Marie-Anne Rameix-Velti, warned of the potential threat that the bird flu virus could mutate and cause a more serious pandemic than COVID-19. Bird flu is transmitted among both wild and domestic birds. Experts are considering the likelihood of the virus mutating and its ability to infect humans. Rameix-Velti noted: "There is concern that the virus could adapt to

30.11.2025, 15:31
More than 500 defendants have already voted in isolation facilities - GSIN
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More than 500 defendants have already voted in isolation facilities - GSIN

In the State Service for the Execution of Sentences (GSIN), it was reported that voting is actively taking place in detention centers during the early parliamentary elections. Conditions for exercising voting rights have been created for both the accused and the staff of the institutions in all regions. According to information from GSIN, remote voting stations have been organized in each territorial detention center. This allows both detainees and staff to vote at their place of registration

30.11.2025, 15:30
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One polling station has already completed its work

Voting at the polling station in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky concluded at 14:00 Bishkek time. A total of 182 voters participated in this process, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently, 8,592 citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have already registered and voted abroad.

30.11.2025, 15:20
Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic: Ensuring uninterrupted power supply is under the personal control of the minister
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Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic: Ensuring uninterrupted power supply is under the personal control of the minister

During the meeting, representatives of energy companies reported that there are currently no electricity outages, and the work to ensure power supply is being carried out as usual. Mr. Ibraev also noted that in the conditions of cooling weather, the importance of uninterrupted power supply for the population remains under his personal control. He urged energy workers to responsibly fulfill their duties to the citizens.

30.11.2025, 15:12
At Issyk-Kul, over 55 thousand voters cast their ballots by 14:00
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At Issyk-Kul, over 55 thousand voters cast their ballots by 14:00

In the Issyk-Kul region, voting is actively continuing for the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. Voters are eagerly visiting polling stations. According to local electoral commissions, there are 250 polling stations operating in the region, spread across 7 districts.

30.11.2025, 15:11
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The budget received 147 million soms in contributions from candidates for deputies

At the briefing, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, reported that the state budget received 147 million soms in the form of contributions from candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. As of November 10, 467 candidates had been registered, of which 7 decided to withdraw from further participation. “As of today, the number of candidates is 460. The introduction of the new rule on contributions of 300,000 soms has been an important step. As a result,

30.11.2025, 15:08
Shainazarov: Remote Voting Increased Voter Turnout
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Shainazarov: Remote Voting Increased Voter Turnout

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, stated at a recent briefing that the introduction of remote voting has significantly increased voter turnout compared to previous elections. He noted that any citizen of Kyrgyzstan can vote at a polling station from anywhere in the world.

30.11.2025, 15:06
Study: Dolphins and Whales Have "Nowhere to Hide" from Forever Chemicals
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Study: Dolphins and Whales Have "Nowhere to Hide" from Forever Chemicals

Analysis has shown that marine mammals are not protected from toxic "forever" chemicals, even while living underwater. As part of the study, scientists discovered "unprecedented" levels of pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in deep-sea dolphins and whales, raising serious concerns for the health of marine species.

30.11.2025, 15:06