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Politics

Early elections in the Parliament. The police checked the repost of candidate Erbaev, no criminal case has been initiated.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums presented data collected during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, in the Register of Complaints and Violations. According to reports, on October 10, the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ala-Buka District initiated an investigation into Erbaev's publication on social media, in which he reposted a message from the Central Election Commission about submitting an application to the

10.11.2025, 12:07
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The Central Election Commission fined a candidate for deputy for campaigning in a mosque

Member of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Uzarbek Zhilkybaev, stated on November 10 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" that campaigning in educational institutions, medical organizations, religious places, and kindergartens is prohibited. He noted that the day before, a situation was discussed where one of the candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh was conducting an election campaign in a mosque. Although the facts of campaigning were not confirmed, discussions on

10.11.2025, 11:41
Politics

The OVD of the Nooken District checked the video about possible agitation on social media.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has published materials regarding complaints and violations received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. According to information from the Registry, on October 13, a video appeared on Instagram in which the author, according to monitoring data, was campaigning in favor of a certain Sapara. The publication claimed that thanks to his initiative, residents of the village of Massy in the

10.11.2025, 11:38
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The video with thanks to Kokulov was not recognized as a violation, - CEC

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has placed in the registry of complaints and violations information received during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. According to the CEC, on October 6, a complaint was received from social media users. This complaint referred to a video published on October 4 on the Facebook page of Erulan Kokulov, where the event host urged participants to express their gratitude to Kokulov for his

10.11.2025, 11:37
Mearsheimer: The Cuban Missile Crisis Became a Symbol of the End of Unipolarity
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Mearsheimer: The Cuban Missile Crisis Became a Symbol of the End of Unipolarity

In an interview, Mearsheimer, the author of several scholarly works on global politics, shares his views on the current tensions in Venezuela and the actions of the American Navy, emphasizing that this is not an isolated case but a reflection of deeper changes in the international system. He highlights the departure from the unipolarity characteristic of the United States and the transition to a multipolar world.

10.11.2025, 10:30
Science Day in Kyrgyzstan: Contributions and Achievements
Education / Exclusive

Science Day in Kyrgyzstan: Contributions and Achievements

In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated annually in November. This holiday was established on January 14, 2002, according to a government decree. The history of science in Kyrgyzstan began in 1943 when, despite the challenging conditions of wartime, the Kyrgyz Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences was created. In December 1954, based on this branch, the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR was founded, which then had 203 research staff members, of whom 12 held doctoral degrees and 83 held

10.11.2025, 09:45
Politics

Not for Adults: 14-Month Driving Course is Only for High School Students

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, announced the introduction of a 14-month course on traffic rules, which will be exclusively aimed at high school students in grades 11-12. This initiative will become part of the educational program for youth. The president pointed out the high accident rates in Kyrgyzstan, which are largely related to the fact that many drivers obtain their licenses without the necessary knowledge. He noted that "90 percent of drivers received their licenses

10.11.2025, 08:27
Politics

District No. 19. The order of placement of candidates on the ballots for the Housing Council elections has been determined.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw to determine the order of candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies on November 8. This event covered all 30 electoral districts of the country. In district No. 19, 32 applications were submitted, of which 25 candidates were registered. The boundaries of the specified district encompass the following territories: Gavrilovsky, Zhany-Pakhtinsky, Nizhne-Chuysky, Manas, Voenno-Antonovsky, and Kun-Tuysky rural districts of the Sokuluk

09.11.2025, 22:27
Politics

Not for Adults: 14-Month Driving Course is Only for High School Students

President Sadyr Japarov announced the launch of a new 14-month program for teaching traffic rules, which is aimed specifically at high school students in grades 11-12. Students and adults will be able to undergo training in a different, more condensed format. According to the president, this decision was made in light of the increasing number of traffic accidents. He emphasized that many drivers who hold licenses obtained them without sufficient knowledge, noting that "90 percent of

09.11.2025, 22:25
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District No. 14. The order of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the ballots has been revealed.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8, determining the order of candidates' names on the ballot for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In the 14th district, 18 applications were submitted, of which 13 candidates were registered; however, one of them decided to withdraw from the elections.

09.11.2025, 22:13
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District No. 27. The draw determined the numbers of candidates for deputies in the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8 to determine the order of candidates on the ballots for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In district No. 27, 32 applications were submitted, of which 24 candidates were successfully registered. The geographical boundaries of this district encompass the city of Cholpon-Ata and entire rural districts: Toru-Aygyr-Tamchinsky, Shaiybek-Atinsky, J. Abdrakhmanov, and Sadyrakensky in

09.11.2025, 21:59
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District No. 26. Surnames of candidates for deputies of the Housing Committee by ballot numbers

In the framework of district No. 26, 19 applications were submitted, of which 17 candidates were registered. The boundaries of district No. 26 fully encompass the city of Tokmok, as well as the rural districts of Burani, S. Ibraimov, Birimdik, Onbir-Zhylgy, and Chui in the Chui region. In the Kemin district, the district includes the city of Kemin, the city of Orlovka, and the rural districts of Kichi-Kemin, Kyzyl-Oktabr, Chon-Kemin, and Chym-Korgon.

09.11.2025, 21:53
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District No. 22. The order of candidates' surnames in the elections to the Housing Council has been determined by a draw.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8, which determined the order of candidates on the ballots for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. This procedure covered all 30 electoral districts. In particular, in district No. 22, 18 applications were submitted, of which 16 candidates were officially registered. The boundaries of this district encompass the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek, where 135,256 voters are registered.

09.11.2025, 21:49
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District No. 20. Results of the draw among candidates for deputies on the ballot list

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a drawing on November 8 to determine the order of placement of candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies on the ballots for all 30 districts. In the 20th district, 23 applications were submitted, of which 18 candidates were registered. The boundaries of this district encompass a number of populated areas: in the Alamudun district, these are the villages of Chokmorovsky, Baytik-Baatyrsky, A. Sydykovsky, Kara-Jygachsky, Dostuksky,

09.11.2025, 21:44
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District No. 29. Who is listed first and last among the candidates for deputies on the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw on November 8 to determine the order of candidates for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh in the ballots for all 30 districts. In district No. 29, 20 applications were submitted, of which 13 candidates were registered. The geographical boundaries of this district encompass the city of Balykchy, as well as the Kochkor, Toguz-Toro, and Jumgal districts, where 138,152 voters reside. The district includes in full:

09.11.2025, 21:38
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District No. 18. Distribution of Candidates' Surnames for Deputies in the Ballots

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw on November 8 to establish the order of placement for candidates in the ballots for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In district No. 18, 16 applications were submitted, and all were registered. The boundaries of this district encompass the following territories: the entire Ak-Bashat and Intymak rural districts of the Jayil region, as well as the Ak-Suu, Tort-Gul, Tolok, Narzan, and Min-Bulak rural

09.11.2025, 21:32
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District No. 17. Who will run for the Jogorku Kenesh under which number

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8 to determine the order in which candidates for the position of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh will be presented on the ballot for all 30 constituencies. In constituency No. 17, 19 applications were submitted, of which 15 candidates were successfully registered. This constituency includes the following territories: Besh-Tash, Kara-Kol, Ken-Kol, Shumkar-Uya, and Chon-Alysh rural municipalities of the Talas region, as

09.11.2025, 21:21
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District No. 28. The order of candidates for deputies in the ballots has been determined

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw that determined the order of candidates on the ballot for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. This event took place on November 8 and covered all 30 electoral districts. In district No. 28, which includes the Jeti-Oguz and Ton districts, as well as the city of Karakol, 17 candidates have been registered out of 18 applications submitted. The number of voters in this district is 160,181 people. The geographical

09.11.2025, 21:16
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District No. 16. Order of candidates for the Housing Council in the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8 to establish the order of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh on the ballots for all 30 districts. In district No. 16, 12 applications were submitted, of which 10 candidates were registered. The geographical boundaries of this district encompass the following areas: fully the Amanbaevsky, Kara-Buurinsky, Sheker and Cholponbai rural districts of the Aitmatov region, as well as the Kyrgyz, Semetey and

09.11.2025, 21:05
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District No. 13. How the positions of candidates for the Housing Council deputies were distributed on the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw to determine the order of candidates on the ballots for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. This event took place on November 8 and covered all 30 districts of the country. In district No. 13, 14 candidates have registered their applications with the CEC. The important boundaries of this district include the city of Bazar-Korgon, where polling stations No. 2423, No. 2428, No. 2140, and No. 2141 are located, as

09.11.2025, 21:04
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District No. 23. The order of candidates for deputies in the ballot is known

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8 to determine the order of candidates on the ballot for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 districts. In district No. 23, 14 candidates are registered, with 20 applications submitted for participation in the elections. This district covers the Pervomaisky district, where the number of voters is 131,968. The candidates will be presented on the ballot under the following numbers: 1 — Rinat

09.11.2025, 20:59
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District No. 24. Order of candidates for deputies in the ballot

On November 8, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw to determine the order of placement of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh on the ballots across all 30 districts. In district No. 24, 16 applications were submitted, of which 14 candidates were registered.

09.11.2025, 20:58
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District No. 25. Who Will Run Under Which Number in the Parliamentary Elections

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8, determining the order in which candidates for deputy positions in the Jogorku Kenesh will be presented on the ballots across all 30 districts. In district No. 25, 17 candidates have been registered out of 20 submitted applications. The boundaries of this district include: the Tunguch microdistrict, the residential areas of Ruhiy Muras, Kara-Jygach, and MTU-406 in the October district of Bishkek, as well as the full

09.11.2025, 20:53
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Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected irrigation facilities and reservoirs in the Chui region.

During his visit to the Chui region, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected key facilities of the irrigation system and reservoirs. This was reported by the government press service. Accompanied by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev, Kasymaliev conducted an inspection of the condition of key hydraulic structures.

09.11.2025, 20:48
President: There Will Be No More Coups
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President: There Will Be No More Coups

“The state has now become strong” Today, President Sadyr Japarov delivered an important message to the people of Kyrgyzstan, discussing key issues related to the energy sector, the timelines for repaying external debts, and plans to improve the condition of roads where thousands of people die each year.

09.11.2025, 18:43
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The Central Election Commission conducted a draw for the distribution of candidates' positions on the ballots.

On November 8, the Central Election Commission held a draw, during which the placement of candidates' names on the ballots for 30 multi-mandate districts was determined. This information was announced by representatives of the CEC. Additionally, at the event, free airtime was allocated on state television channels and radio stations, as well as space in print publications for placing campaign materials of the election participants.

09.11.2025, 17:55
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Sadyr Japarov: From now on, you will only see coups in your dreams

In his address to the public, Japarov noted that some individuals are intentionally inflating the existing problems in the country to provoke public discontent. The president clarified that this concerns people who were previously detained on corruption charges, as well as those who lost their incomes due to the dismantling of shadow schemes and transferred their property to the state through court decisions.

09.11.2025, 16:18
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"No Coups Will Happen". Sadyr Japarov Delivered a Major Address to the People of Kyrgyzstan

President Sadyr Japarov addressed the nation with a detailed message that, according to him, was prepared over the past few days, including 35 hours spent in flights. He highlighted three critical aspects causing public concern: The energy sector and tariffs. The national debt (external and internal). The issuance of driver's licenses and road safety. The editorial team of Kaktus.media presents the president's address in its original form and unchanged.

09.11.2025, 16:08
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Sadyr Japarov: In Kyrgyzstan, it will no longer be possible to buy a driver's license

President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the importance of reforming driver training, emphasizing the need for teaching schoolchildren how to drive and outlining the preparation timeline for adults. In his publication, the head of state noted that after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the system for obtaining driver's licenses significantly deteriorated, and many effectively purchase their licenses rather than passing exams. "The sad reality is that about 90% of drivers obtained their

09.11.2025, 15:54
Sadyr Japarov: Use Light Economically
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Sadyr Japarov: Use Light Economically

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov once again addressed the public with a call to carefully conserve electricity. On his social media page, he asked citizens to show patience over the next two and a half years.

09.11.2025, 15:36
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District No. 5. Candidate Numbers for Deputies in the Ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw to establish the order of candidates for voting in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on November 8. This pertains to all 30 electoral districts. In district No. 5, 21 applications were submitted, and ultimately 14 candidates were registered. The geographical boundaries of this district encompass the village of Gulbaar in the Kerme-Tos rural district, as well as fully include the Dostuk, Dobo-Korgon, S.

09.11.2025, 15:25
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District No. 6. What number was assigned to the candidates for the Housing Council in the ballot

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8 to determine the order of candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh deputies on the ballots across all 30 districts. In district No. 6, 22 applications were submitted, and ultimately 14 candidates were registered. As for district No. 5, its boundaries include: Osh-MTU-1, Osh-MTU-4, Osh-MTU-5, Osh-MTU-6, precincts No. 5563 and No. 5564 in the village of Papank (this village previously belonged to the ATR), Osh-MTU-Japalak, as

09.11.2025, 14:57
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District No. 4. Order of candidates for deputies of the City Council in the ballot

On November 8, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw to determine the order of candidates on the ballot for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 constituencies. In constituency No. 4, 12 applications were submitted, of which 11 candidates were registered. The geographical boundaries of this constituency encompass the city of Nookat in its entirety, as well as the following rural districts: Belsky, Jany-Nookatsky, Gulistansky, T. Zulpuyevsky,

09.11.2025, 14:31
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"From now on, you will only see coups in your dreams," - President Sadyr Japarov on those aggrieved by the authorities

President Sadyr Japarov shared his thoughts on social media about certain groups that, in his opinion, have ill intentions. He noted that these groups exaggerate problems related to electricity, external debt, and driver's licenses, inciting people and hoping that some crisis will erupt during the elections. “Who are these people? They are those who were previously detained in major corruption cases and, by court decision, transferred significant amounts or property to the state budget.

09.11.2025, 14:24
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Parliamentary Elections. The Order of Candidates on the Ballot in District No. 1 Has Been Determined

On November 8, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted a draw to determine the order of candidates on the ballot for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh across all 30 electoral districts. In the first district, which covers the Batken region, the distribution took place among 17 candidates. The boundaries of district No. 1 include the entire city of Suluktu, as well as the cities of Razzakov and eight rural areas of the Leilek district, such as Sumbulin, Ak-Suu, Leilek,

09.11.2025, 13:56
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District No. 2. The order of candidates for the Housing Council in the ballot has been determined.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums held a draw on November 8, during which the candidate numbers for voting on the ballot in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh were determined. The draw covered all 30 districts of the Kyrgyz Republic. In district No. 2, 15 applications were submitted, of which 14 candidates were registered to participate in the elections.

09.11.2025, 13:55
Local news / Video / Mountaineering

In "Ala-Archa," a Russian climber with a leg injury was rescued

Last night in the "Ala-Archa" mountains, assistance was provided to a 29-year-old climber from Russia who sustained a leg injury. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the accident occurred near the summit of "Ratzek's Cabin," after which the man contacted the emergency services. Four rescuers from the State Center for Rescue Training, who were in the "Ala-Archa" natural park, were dispatched to assist the victim. They provided

09.11.2025, 13:43