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Bakyt Sydykov Will Not Become a Deputy? The CEC Annuls the Voting Results for District No. 13
Violations in the elections in the electoral district were identified by the Central Election Commission
05.12.2025, 01:36
Violations in the elections in the electoral district were identified by the Central Election Commission
The World Bank is ready to support reforms both as an expert and financially According to Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister, healthcare spending in Kyrgyzstan is expected to triple in the near future. This statement was made during a meeting with Hugh Riddell, the head of the World Bank office in the country.
Memorandum of Cooperation Signed In Bangkok, Thailand, the 7th Forum of Directors General of Asia-Pacific countries took place, attended by a delegation from Kazakhstan led by Arken Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development KazAID.
Previously, he held a position in the UGNKB of the Talas region. Elizar Smanov has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the GKNB and now heads the Anti-Terrorism Center, according to information provided by the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Today, December 4, a meeting took place between President Sadyr Japarov and leading Pakistani politicians — Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Chairman of the Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani. The agenda included discussions on deepening inter-parliamentary cooperation, the importance of continuing political dialogue, and the possibilities for expanding the legal framework in various areas such as transportation, logistics, investment, and the economy.
In 2024, the construction of interchange infrastructure is planned in the residential area "Kyrgyzstan," which will not connect to Ch. Aitmatov Avenue. This information was announced at a meeting of the BGK held on December 4. Deputy Erkinbek Salymbekov reported numerous complaints from residents of the Lenin District, dissatisfied that after the reconstruction of Aitmatov Avenue, the entrances to the residential area were closed. Now people have to take significantly longer routes to
Today, December 4, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, made a statement for the press following his negotiations with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, in Islamabad. In his address, he thanked the Pakistani side for the warm welcome and noted that his visit was the first in two decades for a Kyrgyz president and the first since his election in January 2021.
Since the new rules for citizens of Kazakhstan came into effect, three months have passed, and the border service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the end of the preferential period. Now, if Kazakhs stay in the country for more than 90 days without the appropriate documents, they risk receiving a ban on re-entry for several months. Colonel Melis Pamirov, head of the Department of the Main Border Control Directorate of the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan, noted that although the visa
On December 3, the Central Election Commission (CEC) declared the results of the elections in district No. 13 invalid due to numerous violations identified at 35 polling stations. Now, according to Article 38 of the election law, new elections will be scheduled within a month, to be conducted by the CEC and the relevant commissions.
Baktybek Sydykov, a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, commented on the decision to annul the election results in constituency No. 13, in which he participated. On his social media page, he emphasized that the people have only one state, which our ancestors preserved, and that is our sacred Kyrgyzstan.
The visit of the official delegation of Kyrgyzstan, headed by Nurbek Tashbekov, the head of the department of political and economic research of the presidential administration, to the United Kingdom took place as part of the forum "Resources of Tomorrow - 2025," organized within the framework of the annual Mining Week in London. During the meeting with Stephen Doughty, the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories, issues of cooperation between the two
In the Ala-Buka district, in the village of Kara-Ünkür, a solemn ceremony was held to open secondary school No. 30, designed for 150 students, reports Turmush correspondent. The construction of this school was financed from the district development fund, while local authorities and sponsors invested funds in its interior equipment and finishing. The school cafeteria was also equipped with the necessary facilities.
On November 30, early elections for the Jogorku Kenesh took place, and preliminary results have already been announced. The Central Election Commission is currently conducting a manual vote count and reviewing complaints, as well as data on potential violations. Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the head of the CEC, noted that despite efforts to ensure transparency, information and video recordings regarding cases of vote buying and selling, as well as the potential involvement of some candidates, have not
The process of creating 560 new preschool educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan has been completed, as reported by the Ministry of Education. According to the information from the ministry, 500 short-term kindergartens and 60 development centers have been opened in various regions of the country, significantly increasing access to preschool education.
In Kyrgyzstan, the simplification of licensing in the private education sector creates more favorable conditions for launching new schools. This was reported by Nazira Moldobaeva, head of the Association of Private Schools, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. She noted that the licensing process for private property has been successfully completed and has become significantly easier thanks to automation.
As part of his state visit to Pakistan, President Sadyr Japarov attended an exhibition of military equipment taking place at the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) in Islamabad. NASTP serves as a modern center where government institutions, scientific organizations, and private companies come together to promote research and innovation in areas such as aviation, space, information technology, and cybersecurity.
The adoption of the resolution to implement national driver's licenses in a new format was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. These licenses will be valid starting from 2025.
The round table on the topic "Future Investments in the Irrigation Sector of Kyrgyzstan" was held in Bishkek, bringing together representatives from international organizations, experts, donors, and investors. Participants discussed the current state of the country's water resources, as well as strategic directions for the development of irrigation and the creation of a comprehensive investment strategy in the water sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry
A meeting was held in Bishkek, organized by the Association of Lawyers of Kyrgyzstan and the Chinese law firm Weimin, as part of a joint project — the Bureau for Chinese Affairs, aimed at providing legal assistance to citizens of the People's Republic of China. The event also involved employees from tax authorities and tourist police. Various issues were discussed, covering both everyday life situations and investment projects. The main focus was on trust, safety, and friendly relations
This became known from a statement by the press service of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. Elizar Smanov now holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and heads its anti-terrorism center. The order for his appointment was signed by President Sadyr Japarov in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan annulled the results of the elections in District No. 13 due to violations of the secrecy of the ballot. Cameras were installed at 35 polling stations, which, according to the commission, allowed observers to track how voters were casting their votes, constituting a serious legal violation. The CEC claims that the cameras were placed in areas where this is strictly prohibited.
Today, December 4, the Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," Ernis Dosaliev, held a press conference where he announced the start of a comprehensive digital reform in the area of civil status acts. This has been made possible by a presidential decree aimed at improving the accessibility of public services and reducing bureaucracy. According to him, the process of obtaining civil status acts has become more convenient and straightforward for citizens.
On December 3, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a resolution that defines a new sample of the national driver's license, effective from 2025. Old licenses issued in 2019 will continue to be issued until all existing blanks are exhausted. Then, government agencies will begin issuing licenses of the new sample.
In the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region, 9 educational institutions have been closed for quarantine. This was reported by Parikan Eshenkulova, head of the health strengthening department of the Jalal-Abad inter-district center for disease prevention and epidemiological surveillance. According to her, 3 schools and 6 kindergartens have temporarily suspended their operations due to an outbreak of acute respiratory virus and hepatitis A among children, as recommended by doctors.
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov arrived in Pakistan on an official visit and was greeted at the airport by the country's president Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, as reported by the president's press secretary Askhat Alagozov. In honor of the arrival of the Kyrgyz leader, a 21-gun salute was given — this is the highest form of ceremonial greeting for heads of state.
On December 3, 2025, during the state visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, to Pakistan, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Ishaq Dar. This information was provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the discussions, an open and constructive dialogue took place, covering a wide range of issues
During the state visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to Pakistan on December 3, 2025, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting featured a constructive dialogue, during which various aspects of bilateral cooperation were discussed. Both ministers
This year, "Help the Children – SKD," founded in 2007, is celebrating a significant anniversary. Since its inception, the foundation has actively worked for the benefit of children suffering from various diseases, such as oncological, hematological, and immunological conditions, and has also provided support to their families. During the event, the foundation expressed gratitude to the doctors of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology for their tireless efforts in the fight
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of the selection of citizens for education in Hungarian universities under the Stipendium Hungaricum program for the academic years 2026–2027. This selection became possible thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed by the two state ministries.
To restore the lost greenery, developers propose to develop roadside infrastructure. However, ecologist Dmitry Pereyaslavsky considers this approach insufficient and calls for stricter zoning from the authorities. In a conversation with a journalist from VB.KG, he emphasized that the General Plan project lacks zones for social facilities and parks in some areas with low-rise buildings.
This important event was preceded by many years of work by the patriots of the country, including both public and state figures. One of the significant steps was raising the issue of establishing a monument to Manas in the central Ala-Too square in Bishkek, which was initiated by activists of the "Chon-Kazat" movement in 2010, during a period of revolutionary changes.
The parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan took place in an atmosphere unusual for the country, with minimal protests and acceptance of the results by the main political forces. Analysts are divided in their opinions about the reasons for this calmness: some attribute it to successful reforms, while others link it to societal apathy following a series of political crises.
Starting December 2, the Trump administration suspended the processing of all immigration applications, including green cards and citizenship applications, for citizens of 19 countries outside of Europe. The main reason for this decision is cited as concerns regarding national security and public order, as reported by Reuters. The list of countries affected by the restrictions includes:
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The press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a revision of the list of goods for which a tax base for VAT with risk indicators has been established. Changes have been made based on requests from importers working with goods from countries that are members of the Eurasian Economic Union. Mainly, the adjustments concern goods of social significance and are aimed at improving the transparency of import transactions, as well as maintaining price stability in the
The European Union has decided to include Russia in the list of countries at high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing. This was reported by Politico, citing an official document and statements from two officials. Previously, anti-corruption expert Ilya Shumanov had already mentioned the EU's plans in this area, referring to his sources, as noted by Meduza. So far, no official announcements have been made.
Today, December 3, Sadyr Japarov made a state visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. This information was provided by the press service of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan. The president's plane landed at the "Nur Khan" base, where the flags of both countries were raised, a red carpet was laid out, and an honor guard was formed.
In Kazakhstan, administrative measures are being introduced for those who wear clothing that covers the face in public places. As reported by Tengrinews, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Republic of Kazakhstan are discussing this draft law. According to information provided by deputy Magerram Magerramov, a warning is issued for the first violation, and for a repeat offense, a fine of 10 MRP is imposed, which corresponds to 39,320 tenge or 6,800 soms in 2025. These changes were adopted in the
On December 3 of this year, the board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NB KR) announced the extension of the ban on charging commissions for money transfers in soms within the country. This information was provided by the financial regulator, according to data from Kaktus.media. According to the adopted resolution, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, commercial banks and payment organizations are not allowed to charge commission fees from individuals for money transfer services in
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new temporary ban on the export of coal, which will be in effect for six months. This decision was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the government press service. It has also been instructed to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Customs Service, and the Border Service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic to take the necessary steps to implement this resolution.
On November 30, extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation took place in Kyrgyzstan and abroad. After processing 100% of the data from the Automated Information System (AIS) and remote voting, preliminary election results were announced, according to which the following candidates are elected to the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation.
At a press conference held on December 3, the Deputy Director of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jakshylyk Toktosunov, announced the introduction of a cadastral plan and the cancellation of red and green books for land plots in accordance with changes to the Land Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this initiative is to unify documents, eliminate duplication, and reduce the risk of forgery.
In anticipation of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the holding of the CSTO summit in Bishkek, the updated section of Aitmatov Avenue from I. Akhunbaev Street to A. Masaliev Avenue was opened for traffic. We examined how this area has changed. Absence of Stops and CrossingsLocal residents and social media users note that after the completion of the work, stops along the avenue have disappeared.
According to Grishechkina, a sharp increase in population could cause serious problems with the city's engineering systems and transportation infrastructure. "If the population exceeds 2.5 million people, it will create enormous difficulties for both networks and roads. It is impractical to relocate everyone to Bishkek — there needs to be balanced development across the country. We plan for the capital's population to remain within 1 million 920 thousand," she noted.
At a recent meeting at the Bishkek city hall, many specialists, concerned citizens, and journalists gathered to discuss the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. After the presentation of the plan and the mayor's speech, one participant asked why the construction of the metro was excluded from the General Plan, despite his suggestion for an above-ground metro along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.
According to information from various sources in the Middle East, a high-speed railway project is set to launch by the end of 2030, connecting key states in the region. This plan, discussed for over 15 years, includes investments of nearly $240 million and the involvement of international partners. As reported by the online publication "Military-Political Analytics," the project will unite Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman into a single transport network.
According to information provided by the president's office, Sadyr Japarov will make his visit on December 3 and 4 at the invitation of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The head of the foreign policy department of the president's administration, Sagynbek Abdumutalip, reported that during the visit, bilateral negotiations are planned between Japarov and several high-ranking Pakistani officials, including the Prime Minister, President Asif Ali Zardari, Speaker of the
In the first days of December, complaints from participants in the electoral process, including candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, continue to arrive regarding violations, as reported by the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov. Recall that on November 30, early elections for deputies of the parliament were held in Kyrgyzstan.