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
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Elections to the City Duma. As of 4:00 PM, voter turnout was 25%, with 1,073,444 voters having cast their ballots.

As of 16:00 on November 30, the voter turnout for the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh was 1 million 73 thousand 444 voters, which corresponds to 25% of the total number of registered voters. This was reported by the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shaynazaro, at a briefing. A total of 4 million 294 thousand 243 people are listed on the control list.

30.11.2025, 15:02
In Kyrgyzstan, an enhanced road safety regime is ensured on election day
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In Kyrgyzstan, an enhanced road safety regime is ensured on election day

Today, November 30, elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are being held in Kyrgyzstan, and in connection with this, the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is operating in an enhanced mode. This information was received from the press service of this department. Specialists of the Main Department of Road Safety are paying special attention to maintaining public order and safety on the roads during the elections. In all regions of the country, inspectors

30.11.2025, 14:54
The results of the off-site voting at precinct No. 7133 have been annulled.
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The results of the off-site voting at precinct No. 7133 have been annulled.

The District Electoral Commission No. 25 has decided to annul the results of the voting outside the premises at polling station No. 7133. This became possible after analyzing the materials of the inspection related to the video recordings published on the social network Facebook on November 29, 2025. These recordings revealed possible violations of the secrecy of voting at the polling station located in the Nursing Home for the Elderly and Disabled in the village of Nizhnyaya-Sarafimovka.

30.11.2025, 14:45
Parliamentary Elections. As of 3:00 PM, voter turnout was 22%
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Parliamentary Elections. As of 3:00 PM, voter turnout was 22%

Today, September 30, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are taking place in Kyrgyzstan and abroad. According to the information from the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, as of 3:00 PM, voter turnout was 22%, which corresponds to 944,674 votes.

30.11.2025, 14:44
Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic Tynchtyk Shainazarov voted remotely
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Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic Tynchtyk Shainazarov voted remotely

Today, November 30, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, cast his vote at polling station No. 9134, located in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. Since T. Shainazarov is registered in electoral district No. 8 (Osh region), he took advantage of the opportunity for remote voting.

30.11.2025, 14:37
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The President's Chief of Staff Tumanbaev voted remotely in the elections for deputies of the Mazhilis.

The Chief of Staff of the President, Kanaybek Tumanbaev, participated in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, voting remotely at a polling station located at the I. Razakov KGTU. This was done to test the operation of the new voting system. For the first time this year, voters were given the opportunity to vote at any polling station, regardless of their place of registration. The system automatically verifies the identity of the citizen and issues a ballot for the district

30.11.2025, 14:36
Adylbek Kasymaliev voted in the early elections for the deputies of the Mazhilis.
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Adylbek Kasymaliev voted in the early elections for the deputies of the Mazhilis.

Adylbek Kasymaliev, holding the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, voted in the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to information provided by the government press service, voting took place at polling station No. 1123, which is located in Bishkek at secondary school No. 26. In total, there are 2,492 polling stations operating across the country, and 100 polling stations have been

30.11.2025, 14:29
A number of airlines have managed to eliminate the software vulnerability in their Airbus A320 aircraft.
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A number of airlines have managed to eliminate the software vulnerability in their Airbus A320 aircraft.

Major airlines operating Airbus A320 aircraft have successfully reverted to an earlier version of the software, allowing them to continue operations following a directive from the manufacturer to update the software to enhance flight safety. This was reported by Bloomberg agency. “Less than a day after the emergency directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency was issued, carriers such as American Airlines Group Inc., India's IndiGo, and Britain's easyJet Plc,

30.11.2025, 14:24
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Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Van Damme, and Jet Li: Kyrgyz People Who Resemble Global Stars

Earlier, several citizens of Kyrgyzstan shared stories about their acquaintances and relatives who, in their opinion, resemble celebrities from around the world. These interesting observations were compiled into one article presented by Turmush. In the Alaï district, in the city of Gulcha, lives Almanbet Erkebaev, who is compared to the famous actor Jet Li. However, Almanbet himself does not believe that his appearance resembles that of the movie star. His friends claim that when he smiles, he

30.11.2025, 14:16