The Central Election Commission presented the financial reports of the three winners elected in the early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 3. According to the CEC, Ravshanbek Rysbaev, Zhanibek Amatov, and Makhabat Mavlyanova were recognized as deputies of parliament from the specified district.
On December 10, 2025, a meeting took place in Ankara between Ruslan Kazakbaev, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic of Turkey, and Musa Kulaklıka, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, key aspects of Kyrgyz-Turkish cooperation were discussed, including political dialogue, trade and economic relations, and cultural
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has published information about the expenses of the electoral funds of candidates who successfully entered the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 4. Among the elected deputies of the 8th convocation are Soetbek Rustambek uulu, Ulanbek Zhaanbaev, and Nilufer Alimjanova. According to official data, the total amount of funds spent by these three candidates was 24,834,675 soms. Soetbek Rustambek uulu — 14,000,000 soms
On December 11, Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in Moscow on a working visit, according to information from the press service of the government. Photo from the website of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo from the website of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo from the website of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of his visit, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers will participate in the next meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, as well as in an
Today, December 11, the panel of the Bishkek City Court reviewed the appeal against the decision of the Sverdlovsk District Court regarding Rita Karasartova. This information was confirmed by the human rights defender herself. For reference, in September 2025, Karasartova was found guilty under Articles 278 "Mass Riots" and 327 "Public Calls for Violent Seizure of Power" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result, she was sentenced to five years of probation
“The prohibition in the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic does not mean that the people are deprived of the right to discuss its amendment”
The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan has presented amendments to the Tax Code aimed at implementing Presidential Decree No. 350, which concerns support measures for certain sectors of the economy. The draft proposes to introduce new provisions for the offset of overpaid non-tax revenues, increase fines for the illegal import of goods from EAEU countries, and abolish the requirement to obtain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The document is available for public discussion. Main
Recently, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement regarding the death penalty. The increase in violent crimes, especially against women and children, has raised serious concerns among the population. The country's president, alarmed by the rise in violence, took control of the investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old girl from Karakol and instructed the relevant authorities to develop amendments to the legislation allowing for the death penalty for child rape and
The Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan commented on the recent statements made by Kanikei Sultanbekova, the sister of opposition politician Temirlan Sultanbekov. Kanikei accused the authorities of serious human rights violations and exerting pressure on her brother, who was detained in connection with calls for mass riots. In her address, she pointed out that the conditions of Temirlan's detention represent "moral and psychological pressure."
The Bishkek Administrative Court did not satisfy the claim of Zhyldyzkan Zholdoshova, who challenged the decision of the Central Election Commission, as she reported to Kaktus.media. The court recognized the actions of the CEC as legal, which led to Zholdoshova filing a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court.
The changes proposed by the president's administration have been published for discussion. The bill emphasizes that, despite the transition to an electronic format, corruption in the field of public procurement remains a serious problem. This negatively affects the quality of goods and services purchased, as well as the timeliness of decisions made by government structures. In this regard, it is proposed to simplify the public procurement process.
A council meeting on disability issues was held at the "Alga" sports complex, organized by the Bishkek city administration. The main focus of the meeting was on improving the quality of life and accessibility of urban infrastructure for citizens with disabilities, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Attending the event were Bishkek Mayor Aybek Junushaliev and the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Kanat Sagynbaev.
The countries aim to increase trade volume During his visit to Baku, Bakyt Torobaev held discussions with representatives of the Azerbaijani authorities and the business community regarding the supply of petroleum products to Kyrgyzstan and the possibility of expanding trade between the two countries, as reported by the government of the Kyrgyz Republic.
A National Conference dedicated to climate education issues in the school system of the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Bishkek. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education and UNDP, bringing together representatives from government bodies, educators, experts, and organizations working with people with disabilities.
On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan reviewed the president's submission regarding the draft Law "On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic," which proposed the restoration of the death penalty for crimes such as child rape and violence-related murders. In its decision, the court emphasized the importance of aligning such changes with the Constitution, which should protect human rights and freedoms and uphold democratic principles. The court also
As part of the implementation of the Cooperation Program between the Ministries of Justice of Kyrgyzstan and Japan, a delegation from Japan visited the forensic expert service. The delegation included Professor (Prosecutor) Oku Daiki, representing the International Cooperation Department of the Research Institute for Legal Issues, and Chief Expert Takahashi Shogo. The purpose of the visit was to prepare the "Second Joint Study of the Legal Systems of Japan and the Kyrgyz Republic"
The Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan held a session on December 10, during which it considered the president's request regarding the possibility of putting to a referendum a bill proposing to reinstate the death penalty for the rape of children and murder related to rape. As a result of reviewing the material, the court concluded that the initiative contradicts the fundamental provisions of the Constitution and the international obligations of the country. In this regard, it cannot be
Kanikei Sultanbekova, the sister of detained politician Temirlan Sultanbekov, made a statement that the authorities are pressuring her brother, who is in a pre-trial detention center on charges of inciting mass riots. She published her address on social media. According to her, the conditions of Temirlan's detention create "moral and psychological pressure." She claims that he is in a cell with 18 inmates, one of whom suffers from tuberculosis. Kanikei also noted that inmates are
On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan reviewed a request from the president regarding the legal aspects of a draft law that proposes the possibility of reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes such as child rape and murder related to violence. In its statement, the Constitutional Court emphasized that any changes must be consistent with the Constitution as a whole and should not violate the foundations of the constitutional order, where human rights and democratic
The Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda, Aydana Zhupueva, shared with AKIpress the details of the CEC's work following the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on November 30. - What stage are the elections currently at?
On December 10, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi, who is concluding his mission as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. The head of state expressed gratitude to the ambassador for his active work and significant contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.
The National Commission of Kyrgyzstan for UNESCO announced that the knowledge of preparing the traditional drink "Maksym" has been included in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This decision was made unanimously on December 10, 2025, at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee, which is taking place from December 8 to 13, 2025, in New Delhi, India. Preparing this nomination took four years, starting from the submission of the
On December 10, the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilya Jamambaeva. This information was published by the press service of the president's administration. The president congratulated the ombudsman institution on Human Rights Day and emphasized the importance of the work of human rights defenders in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. He also touched
The resolution on the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, has been approved by the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. According to the resolution: The elections were recognized as having taken place in 30 multi-mandate constituencies, with 87 candidates elected in 29 constituencies; The voting results in constituency No. 13 were annulled due to violations of electoral
As part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a special briefing was held to discuss the nomination of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2027–2028. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the permanent representative of Kyrgyzstan to the SCO, Rahman Adanov, informed colleagues from other member states and secretariat staff about a joint appeal signed by the heads of Central Asian
On December 10, Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a candidate in the elections for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 8, filed a lawsuit in the Administrative Court of Bishkek requesting the annulment of the Central Election Commission's decision number 190, made on December 8, 2025. This decision invalidated the voting results at polling stations No. 5514 and 5249, which altered the overall election results in the district. The court hearing is scheduled for 08:30 on December 11. After its
In Manas, a local resident was detained with 1.3 kg of hashish and nearly half a kilo of marijuana On December 10, the press service of the Drug Control Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in drug trafficking.
From December 11 to 12, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working trip to Moscow, according to information provided by the government press service. As part of his visit, he will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and will also speak at an international conference dedicated to issues of scientific and technological cooperation.
Azamat Dzhaparov now heads the state institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan. This information has been confirmed by the institution itself, as reported by Kaktus.media. Dzhaparov has extensive experience, starting from 2013 when he worked at the state enterprise "Infokom." This institution was transformed in 2024 into the state institution "Kyzmat" along with the Department of Population Registration of the
Re-elections will take place in one of the districts The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums confirmed the voting results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in 29 out of 30 electoral districts, as reported in the CEC press release.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution for public discussion, proposing to raise the requirements for the minimum charter capital for commercial banks. The full text of the document is available on the regulator's website. What exactly is being proposed?According to the proposal, for new commercial banks (including branches of foreign banks), the minimum amount of charter capital will be at least 5 billion soms.
Japan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts in the region The 'C5+1' summit involving five Central Asian countries is scheduled for December 19-20 in Tokyo.
Chairman of the State National Security Committee shared details about the fight against corruption in the country Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee, stated in an interview with the "Region" channel that as a result of his anti-corruption activities, he has lost about 70% of his relatives and friends.
At the government meeting held on December 6 in connection with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, President Serdar Berdymukhammedov announced the completion of his new book.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to support new sanctions against Russia, referred to as "deadly." These measures will target countries that provide economic support to Russia.
President Sadyr Japarov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Human Rights Day on December 10. Here’s what he said:
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, in an interview he gave to "Region-TV" on December 9, spoke about his mother-in-law, the mother of his older brother, who is in the detention center of the State National Security Committee. According to Tashiev, she is suspected of committing a number of crimes between 2022 and 2023. He also noted that relatives, including his brother and nephew, have approached him
Chairman of the GKNB shared his opinion on the fight against corruption in the country In an interview with the "Region" TV channel, Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the GKNB, admitted that many did not believe in the sincerity of the fight against corruption in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan has been awarded the title of the best foreign tourist destination at the Russian Traveler Awards, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On December 8, Ambassador Kubanychbek Bokontayev represented the country at the award ceremony, which highlighted outstanding tourism opportunities. This award is considered one of the most prestigious in the Russian tourism sector.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the results of the early elections in electoral district No. 8. The winners are the following candidates: Akaev Janarbek Kubanychovich – 13,856 votes (9.73%); Primov Ulan Berdibaevich – 11,009 votes (7.74%); Torobekova Nurjamal Tursunalievna – 3,145 votes (2.21%); Earlier, Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, who held the leading position for the women's quota, reported pressure and lobbying regarding Torobekova.
Kamchybek Tashiev, chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), openly shared his feelings related to anti-corruption activities. According to him, in the process of fighting corruption, he lost about 70% of his close ones, including friends and relatives, many of whom ceased communication with him.
Corruption in government bodies, according to the chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, mainly manifests itself in the process of budget allocation and its utilization. He noted this in a conversation with the television channel "Region TV".
A pilot project aimed at open video broadcasting of court hearings has been initiated in the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the press service of the country's Supreme Court. Recordings of the hearings will be available for viewing on the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan "Жогорку сот Верховный суд" (Supreme Court). However, not all hearings will be broadcast. The recording of court proceedings will be carried out in accordance with
In May of this year, Nariman Tyuleev, a well-known businessman and former mayor of Bishkek, initiated a large-scale project in the city center, which he once led. "We will create an underground historical city," he commented at the time. "This will be a unique facility reflecting the culture and ancient history of the Kyrgyz people."
The founder of the Old Bishkek project, Nariman Tyuleev, announced the need to revise and change the concept in accordance with the opinion of the population.
Today, December 9, the trusted representative of candidate Cholpon Esenamanova for district No. 17, Taalaybek Azylov, voiced accusations against the headquarters of his own candidate. He claims that during the elections, there were organized schemes for bribing voters, which may have involved members of her team. According to Azylov, the facts of bribery and financing of campaign activities not from the electoral fund have been confirmed by members of the headquarters, who provided relevant
The funds will be accumulated in a special account According to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, the income from the sale of tinting and unique license plates will no longer be transferred to the republican budget. Instead, starting from January 1, 2026, and until the end of the year, the funds will be accumulated in a special account of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, which is managed by the presidential administration.
The message was received from the president's administration The Chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, Azamat Yusupov, and his deputy, Ruslan Musaev, have been relieved of their positions. This information was announced by the president's administration.