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District No. 3. Names of the 6 registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun the registration of citizens wishing to become candidates for the extraordinary elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. As of October 28, 23 applications have been submitted for district No. 3, of which 6 candidates have already been registered. The number of voters in the district is 136,040 people, covering the city of Kyzyl-Kiya and parts of the Nookat and Aravan districts.

28.10.2025, 18:05
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The Return of the Death Penalty: Experts' and Lawyers' Opinions on Why It Is Not Needed in Kyrgyzstan

On October 27, a public discussion of draft laws concerning amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and the repeal of the law regarding the abolition of the death penalty took place as part of a roundtable. This discussion became particularly relevant against the backdrop of the possible return of the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan. The initiative to reinstate the death penalty arose after a high-profile crime occurred on September 27, 2025, when a suspect kidnapped and killed a

28.10.2025, 18:04
A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
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A License is Now Required for the Retail Sale of Medical Devices — Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs entrepreneurs engaged in the retail sale of medical devices, including optics and hearing aid sales points, about new legislative requirements regarding the mandatory licensing of this activity. These changes are enshrined in a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which defines the retail sale of medical devices as an activity subject to licensing.

28.10.2025, 17:58
China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.
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China has reduced the acceptance of trains with Kazakh grain. Kazakhstan had to impose temporary restrictions on exports.

In China, authorized bodies are conducting thorough inspections of grain shipments, including sampling and laboratory analysis in cities such as Urumqi and Beijing. The inspection process takes from five to ten days. The current circumstances have negatively impacted the operation of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, leading to a queue of approximately 3,000 wagons with transit and export cargoes heading to China. This number exceeds the permissible limits for rolling stock awaiting transfer.

28.10.2025, 17:57
The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev
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The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev

In Talas, the construction of a new water intake and reservoir is underway, as reported by Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Previously, only 45% of the city's population had access to the water intake, while the remaining residents used technical water that was extracted from underground by their own means.

28.10.2025, 17:57
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The CEC refused to register Jalolidin Nurbaev as a candidate due to old drug-related criminal cases

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums decided on October 28 not to register Nurbayev Jalolidin Payazidinovich as a candidate for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 5. The elections are scheduled for November 30 and will be conducted under a new system, in which three deputies will be elected from each district: two men and one woman, or two women and one man.

28.10.2025, 17:54
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The growth of industry in Kyrgyzstan over 9 months was driven by pharmaceuticals and the food sector.

- In the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 511.4 billion soms of industrial products, which is 10.2% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. By the end of September 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 75.5 billion soms, with the physical volume index compared to September of the previous year at 94.2%.

28.10.2025, 17:53
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The CEC refused to register Karimov as a candidate due to religious activities

The Central Election Commission (CEC) rejected the registration of Gulsara Omorbekovna Karimova, who announced her candidacy in district No. 12. This decision was made at a recent meeting of the commission. According to the information from the CEC working group, the documents submitted by Karimova did not meet the legal requirements related to the elections. According to the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, in 2022 she held the position of director of the

28.10.2025, 17:49
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In the Talas Region, there is an increase in the number of people undergoing testing for HIV infection and viral hepatitis.

In the Talas region, the number of HIV and hepatitis tests is increasing. Gulmira Alisherova, the director of the Talas Regional Center for HIV and Hepatitis Control, reported an annual increase in the number of registered HIV cases. This is due to successful population testing initiatives. Over the past five years, the number of people tested has risen from 14,215 in 2019 to 25,281 in 2024, and in the first nine months of 2025, 20,121 people were tested. During this period, 33 new cases were

28.10.2025, 17:46
In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.
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In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.

Currently, the storage of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds about 55 tons of gold, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, at the opening of the bank's new building. President Sadyr Japarov noted in his speech that the new building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards. According to him, the previous storage conditions were not optimal, and often gold had to be stored in foreign banks. Now that the

28.10.2025, 17:24
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Life in the Regions: Hunter M. Beishekeyev Explained Why They First Try to Shoot the Wolf and Only Then the She-Wolf

Murad Beishekeev, a 49-year-old resident of Talas, has been practicing wolf hunting for many years. “I have been engaged in agriculture and hunting since childhood. My three uncles were hunters, and their experience served as an example for me. Hunting is a complex art that requires precision, courage, patience, and perseverance. Only by possessing these qualities can one achieve success,” he explains.

28.10.2025, 17:24
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The deadlines for the agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan have been postponed.

According to information from the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, the dates for the agricultural census in Kyrgyzstan have been changed and are now scheduled from March 20 to April 10, 2026. Previously, in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 122, the census was planned for 2025.

28.10.2025, 17:23
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A Sports Hall Opened in the Uzgen District

On October 26, a ceremony dedicated to the opening of a new sports hall took place in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, as reported in a press release from the Jazy rural administration. According to local authorities, the hall was built with the support of sponsors and has been named "Rahmanali."

28.10.2025, 17:17
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A chemical laboratory for drug analysis has opened in the city of Batken.

In Batken, a chemical laboratory for the analysis of narcotic substances has begun its operations, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the information, in October of this year, the activities of the expert-criminalistic service of the regional internal affairs department were expanded — a new laboratory was opened.

28.10.2025, 17:16
A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek
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A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern

28.10.2025, 17:15
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A resident of Barskoon had a yak stolen worth 600,000 soms: Five arrested

In Jeti-Oguz, suspects have been detained in connection with the theft of yaks, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to their information, on October 24, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jeti-Oguz district received operational information that unknown individuals were committing theft of yaks in the Syrtovaya valley of the district.

28.10.2025, 17:13
Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs
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Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs

According to information provided by Reuters and reported by the Kazinform agency, Amazon is preparing for a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, affecting about 10% of employees. This decision is a result of the need to optimize costs following a period of rapid employee growth during the pandemic. According to the latest data, Amazon's current corporate workforce numbers approximately 350,000 people. As a result of the upcoming layoffs, which will be the largest since the

28.10.2025, 17:05
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The cost of construction and the location of the new NBKR building's storage facilities are not disclosed, - Deputy Chairman Attokurov

On October 28, the solemn opening of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Now the National Bank is located at: Kalyk Akiev Street, 89. The construction of the building took two years, and its area is 22,240 square meters. The complex consists of ten different blocks and is designed to accommodate 300 employees.

28.10.2025, 17:05
The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.
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The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.

According to the stated decision, the information posted on the resources Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" was recognized as extremist. The court ruling also covers the activities of Bolot Temirov and Rinat Tukhvatshin, and the prosecutor's office fully satisfied its demands, as reported by Sputnik. According to the court's decision, the activities of the mentioned media projects on the internet were banned. The enforcement of this decision has been entrusted to

28.10.2025, 16:59
Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek
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Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek

In his speech at the ceremony, the president noted that the opening of the new building marks the beginning of a new chapter in the financial history of Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized the importance of the National Bank as a symbol of statehood, which played a key role in forming the monetary and credit system after gaining sovereignty in 1991. Sadyr Japarov pointed out that May 10, 1993, was a landmark moment: it was on this day that the national currency, the som, was introduced, marking the

28.10.2025, 16:57
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Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh: How Many Women Are Running? Part II

Citizens wishing to participate in the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh can submit their applications to the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums. These elections are scheduled for November 30. A total of 30 districts have been allocated, and the lists of candidates are being constantly updated. The deadline for candidate nominations is set for October 30.

28.10.2025, 16:52
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In the village of Petrovka, the "Golden Autumn" was celebrated for the first time in the new kindergarten.

In the village of Petrovka, located in the ayil aimak of Tört-Gül in the Moscow district of Chui region, the first "Golden Autumn" festival was held at the kindergarten, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The kindergarten "Aruuzat-Petrovka" was opened in December 2024. Local specialists and parents attended the celebration, which was the first in the history of this institution.

28.10.2025, 16:48
In Batken, the construction of residential houses in the village of Zhany-Dostuk has been completed.
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In Batken, the construction of residential houses in the village of Zhany-Dostuk has been completed.

In the village of Zhany-Dostuk, located in Batken, there is active monitoring of the construction work. According to the Ministry of Construction, important social facilities are being built in this locality for residents who were relocated as a result of the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Ministry employees conduct field inspections to monitor compliance with construction norms and standards during the construction of these facilities.

28.10.2025, 16:45
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A Job Fair for the Unemployed Took Place in the Alai District

In the Alay district, a job fair was held aimed at helping unemployed citizens find work, reports Turmush correspondent. The event was organized by the local department of labor, social protection, and migration. The fair featured job vacancies from various sectors, including education, healthcare, services, and industry. Citizens who attended the event had the opportunity to choose suitable employment options based on their specialties. Several key speakers addressed the fair, including Batina

28.10.2025, 16:41
In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained
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In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an operation was conducted to detain suspects related to the theft of yaks, as reported by the press service of the local police department. The incident occurred on October 24, when a resident of the village of Barskoon, born in 1987, named A.K., contacted the police. She reported that in the area of the "Kaz uya" pasture in the "Karakolka" valley, five unknown individuals shot three of her yaks. A.K.'s attempt to

28.10.2025, 16:16
In Chuy Region, a car hooligan was detained. He ran over a police officer, escaped from the impound lot, and collided with another vehicle.
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In Chuy Region, a car hooligan was detained. He ran over a police officer, escaped from the impound lot, and collided with another vehicle.

When the car was being delivered to the impound lot, the driver managed to escape. During the getaway, he drove onto the bypass road Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart, where, ignoring the demands of law enforcement, he collided with a Mitsubishi Pajero at the 90th kilometer and knocked down a patrol police officer, causing him injuries. At the moment, the incident has been registered, and a criminal case has been initiated under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (Hooliganism).

28.10.2025, 16:16
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In Chui Region, a driver who resisted police officers has been detained

In the Chuy region, a driver who resisted the police has been detained. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police department, the incident occurred on October 28 at around 01:40 in the town of Orlovka in the Kemin district. During a patrol, a mobile group of traffic police officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The check revealed that the driver was a 34-year-old man named Z.A., who was driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

28.10.2025, 16:11
Osh and Kashgar Strengthen Cooperation: Sister City Agreement Signed
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Osh and Kashgar Strengthen Cooperation: Sister City Agreement Signed

A significant meeting took place at the Osh city hall with a delegation from Kashgar, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. During this event, a sister city agreement was signed between the two cities. According to information provided by the local administration, the delegation was headed by the mayor of Kashgar, Veli Asym. He was welcomed by the first deputy mayor of Osh, Adilet Sharshenaly uulu, along with other officials.

28.10.2025, 16:11
The USA and Japan agreed to develop a "new golden age" of the alliance between the two countries.
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The USA and Japan agreed to develop a "new golden age" of the alliance between the two countries.

At the meeting, Trump and Takahiti discussed not only the agreement on rare earth metals but also the prospects for further cooperation in the field of security. According to the Japanese Prime Minister, Japan intends to actively promote a free and open Indo-Pacific zone. “I am determined to restore a powerful Japanese diplomacy based on the Japan-U.S. alliance,” said Sanae Takahiti. She emphasized that together with Trump, they will actively work on the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific

28.10.2025, 16:09
The head of the military unit's food warehouse detained for theft of food products
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The head of the military unit's food warehouse detained for theft of food products

The military prosecutor's office, in cooperation with the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, conducted successful operational activities that uncovered a scheme of food theft by the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units, warrant officer S.K.A. This serviceman regularly embezzled goods such as sausages, pasta, rice, sugar, salt, oil, and other products intended for military personnel, and then illegally sold them

28.10.2025, 16:05
An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan

According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake occurred today at 06:25. According to seismic data, the epicenter was located within the country, 15 km northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu and 18 km from the village of Kara-Kabak in the Batken region.

28.10.2025, 16:02
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The Kyrgyz Republic ratified the agreement on a unified customs transit system of the EAEU and a third party.

President Sadyr Japarov approved the Law "On the Ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Customs Transit System of the Eurasian Economic Union and Third Party (Third Parties)," which was signed on December 26, 2024, in St. Petersburg. This law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. The agreement aims to simplify and optimize customs procedures, which will be achieved through:

28.10.2025, 15:57
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Major fire at the oil refinery in Batken extinguished

In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, the fire at the old oil refinery has been extinguished. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene of the incident. The fire was fully localized and extinguished at 12:29, with approximately 150 square meters of territory affected by the flames.

28.10.2025, 15:53
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In the city of Manas, a passenger bus driver was distracted by a video on his phone, after which an accident occurred.

In Manas, a passenger bus driver who was playing on his phone while working received a two-month suspension from duties. This information was confirmed by Avtandil Maksutov, the director of the municipal bus depot. Recently, a video became available on social media showing the driver of route No. 9 intently looking at his phone screen. Later, the same driver came under scrutiny after an accident occurred. This video sparked active discussions among social media users. The incident happened on

28.10.2025, 15:43