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In Kazakhstan, a fine is introduced for wearing clothing that covers the face

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

03.12.2025, 20:27
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The National Bank extended the ban on charging fees for money transfers between banks in the Kyrgyz Republic.

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

03.12.2025, 19:35
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In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on coal exports has been extended for another six months

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.

03.12.2025, 18:06
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Preliminary Composition of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII Convocation. Updated December 3

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.

03.12.2025, 16:12
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How to Obtain a Cadastral Plan for Land and in What Cases?

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.

03.12.2025, 15:04
Developers of the Master Plan: Bishkek is at risk of growing beyond 2.5 million people
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Developers of the Master Plan: Bishkek is at risk of growing beyond 2.5 million people

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.

03.12.2025, 13:11
The metro was not included in Bishkek's General Plan, but the tram was. Will this reduce traffic jams?
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The metro was not included in Bishkek's General Plan, but the tram was. Will this reduce traffic jams?

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.

03.12.2025, 12:40
Competition of Transport Corridors in the Middle East Enters a New Stage
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Competition of Transport Corridors in the Middle East Enters a New Stage

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.

03.12.2025, 12:38
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Sadyr Japarov Will Go to Pakistan

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

03.12.2025, 11:59
The new presidential representative in the Osh region is the former akim of the Sokuluk district.
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The new presidential representative in the Osh region is the former akim of the Sokuluk district.

Amanakan Kenjebaev. Photo from the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Amanakan Kenjebaev has been appointed as the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Osh region. This information was provided by the information policy department of the presidential office. The decree on the appointment was signed by Sadyr Japarov in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic.

03.12.2025, 11:40
The diagnosis will be made by a GKNB officer.
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The diagnosis will be made by a GKNB officer.

Medicine in Kyrgyzstan remains one of the most corrupt fields. Many patients find that hospital doors only open when there is money involved. Without financial support, a person is not seen as a priority, as if their illness does not matter.

03.12.2025, 11:28
Sadyr Japarov will visit Pakistan on a state visit
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Sadyr Japarov will visit Pakistan on a state visit

According to the head of the foreign policy department of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sagynbek Abdumutalip, during his visit, Japarov will hold meetings with key Pakistani leaders. Among them are Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and Chairman of the Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani.

03.12.2025, 10:38
Outcomes of the CSTO Summit in Bishkek Through the Lens of the Looming Great War
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Outcomes of the CSTO Summit in Bishkek Through the Lens of the Looming Great War

At the CSTO summit held in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the motto for Russia's chairmanship in the organization for the next year: "Collective security in a multipolar world: a common goal - a shared responsibility." This motto emphasizes the growing military threat faced by the world, which the Kremlin associates with the militarization of the West. The Russian authorities, hoping for the best, are preparing for the worst - a possible war. In the lead-up

03.12.2025, 10:30
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Chairman of the Central Election Commission Shainazarov made a statement

The press service of the Central Election Commission recently published a statement by Chairman Tynchtyk Shainazarov, in which he discussed the results of the elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. In his address, Shainazarov noted that the elections of the VIII convocation, held on November 30, were organized with maximum transparency and in full compliance with the legislation. He emphasized that state structures did not use administrative resources to support or discriminate

03.12.2025, 04:46
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The Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan

Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, made a statement for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan regarding the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The press service of the CEC published the text of his address. “The elections for the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation took place on November 30. I want to emphasize that their organization was as transparent as possible and met all legislative requirements. We did not use administrative

02.12.2025, 23:00
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Preliminary Composition of the Housing Council: How Many Votes Did Each of the 90 Candidates Receive?

On November 30, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place in Kyrgyzstan. A total of 460 candidates participated in this process, and voter turnout was 36.9%, which means that 1 million 584 thousand 446 citizens voted. The country was divided into 30 electoral districts, from which three deputies were elected to parliament based on the highest number of votes. According to the new electoral system, it is necessary to adhere to a gender quota: there cannot be representatives

02.12.2025, 22:35
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Another staff rotation in the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic

Salmoor Jumabekov, who previously headed the Bishkek office of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), will now lead the department in Osh and the Osh region. He has been replaced by Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held a position in the Chui region. This information was received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from informed sources. These are not the only changes in the structure of the agency. Yesterday, December 1, it became known about the appointment of Rustam

02.12.2025, 22:20
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In Russia, Porsche Owners Faced Car Lockouts via Satellite

According to information published by the publication "Meduza," Porsche owners in Russia have begun to contact service centers with complaints about the blocking of the factory alarm via satellite. Although similar problems are also observed among Mercedes-Benz owners, such cases, according to company representatives, are extremely rare and do not lead to situations where vehicles become inaccessible.

02.12.2025, 22:00
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The President requested an opinion from the Constitutional Court on the draft law regarding the death penalty for a number of serious crimes.

A submission from the president regarding the draft law "On Amending the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been sent to the Constitutional Court. According to information provided by the Constitutional Court, the draft proposes amendments to the first part of Article 25 of the Constitution. These changes imply the possibility of applying the death penalty as a last resort in cases of particularly serious sexual crimes committed against children, as well as in situations

02.12.2025, 22:00
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Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, made a statement regarding the recent early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The information was published by the press service of the CEC. The elections took place on November 30, and according to him, the organization of the process was completely transparent and complied with all legal norms. He noted that administrative resources were not used to support or hinder candidates, and public

02.12.2025, 21:09
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In the KR Supreme Court, a proposal from the president regarding the death penalty and amendments to the Constitution has been submitted.

The Constitutional Court has received a submission from the President of Kyrgyzstan regarding the draft law "On Amending the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to information provided by the court, the draft proposes to amend part 1 of article 25 of the Constitution, which would allow the death penalty to be applied as an exceptional measure of punishment for particularly serious sexual crimes against children, as well as for murder related to rape. The court also

02.12.2025, 17:56
City Hall: Bishkek Needs a New Modern Air Quality Study
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City Hall: Bishkek Needs a New Modern Air Quality Study

A meeting took place in Bishkek, attended by Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev and a delegation from UNOSD led by Pak Chun Ku. The press service of the capital's city hall reported on this event. The discussion focused on the importance of identifying the main sources of air pollution in the city and the need for a new, comprehensive study on this issue.

02.12.2025, 14:32
Lubyanka: "We see many brilliant experts on Eurasian topics here"
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Lubyanka: "We see many brilliant experts on Eurasian topics here"

The Center for Expert Interaction and Modeling (Center for EVM) has opened in Bishkek, operating on the basis of the non-profit organization "Eurasia." Russian political scientist Vladimir Lubyanko participated in the event, with whom we discussed current issues of regional politics.

02.12.2025, 13:42
Kymbat Urumkulova: The Computer Center Will Strengthen Expert Dialogue Between Kyrgyzstan and Russia
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Kymbat Urumkulova: The Computer Center Will Strengthen Expert Dialogue Between Kyrgyzstan and Russia

The non-profit organization "Eurasia" continues to serve as a platform for dialogue between cultures and ideas. As part of this tradition, the director of the organization, Kymbat Urumkulova, opened a Kyrgyz-Russian expert discussion titled "Modeling Allied Relations 'Russia – Kyrgyzstan' and Expert Interaction," taking place in Bishkek. In her welcoming speech, she emphasized the importance of bringing together experts and researchers from both countries who are

02.12.2025, 12:06
Venezuela has developed two action scenarios in case of a US attack
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Venezuela has developed two action scenarios in case of a US attack

According to information provided by Reuters, in the event of military aggression from the US, Venezuela is considering two main response scenarios. The first involves organizing prolonged resistance, which implies guerrilla warfare and destabilization of the situation in the country. Venezuelan officials have previously mentioned such plans but did not disclose their details. According to the agency, the defensive documents provide for the use of small groups operating in more than 280

02.12.2025, 10:41
In Bishkek, the Center for Expert Interaction and Modeling was presented
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In Bishkek, the Center for Expert Interaction and Modeling was presented

An expert discussion in Bishkek is taking place in a Kyrgyz-Russian format titled "Modeling Allied Relations between Russia and Kyrgyzstan." During this event, Vladimir Lubyanko, an expert from the Center for Political Processes in Eurasia, announced the opening of a new Center for Expert Interaction and Modeling (EVM) under the ANO "Eurasia."

02.12.2025, 10:33
Why District No. 13 Became the Leader in Voter Turnout, While No. 20 Became the Underdog
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Why District No. 13 Became the Leader in Voter Turnout, While No. 20 Became the Underdog

The difference in voter turnout between districts No. 13 and No. 20 in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh turned out to be one of the most striking in the country. According to data from the Central Election Commission, 47.84% of voters in district No. 13 exercised their right to vote, while in district No. 20 this figure was only 24.63%. Such an almost twofold difference can be explained by the peculiarities of the local structure, the level of population activity, and the specifics of the

02.12.2025, 10:00
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The elections to the Housing Committee were held openly and transparently, - international observers of the OTG

The international observer mission from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has published the results of its monitoring of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The statement emphasizes that the elections were held in an atmosphere of openness and transparency, in accordance with both international standards and national legislation. According to information provided by the OTS press service, on election day, observers were divided into two groups and inspected 19 polling

02.12.2025, 00:53
"Our peoples have a heroic history, a sense of roots, and this must be cherished"
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"Our peoples have a heroic history, a sense of roots, and this must be cherished"

In recent years, there has been an intensification of a trend in Kyrgyzstan initiated by Russia aimed at strengthening and preserving traditional values. Experts assert that in the age of gadgets, education should become the foundation upon which family values, love for the homeland, and the desire to preserve historical heritage, as well as the unity of peoples, are formed.

01.12.2025, 22:16
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Kamchybek Tashiev Has a New First Deputy

The appointment of Kurvanbek Avazov as the first deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic became known thanks to information provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration. Previously, Avazov headed the Anti-Terrorism Center of the State Committee for National Security.

01.12.2025, 20:43
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The president dismissed his representative in the Chuy region.

Kanat Dzhumagaziev has been relieved of his duties as the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region. This information has been confirmed by the press service of the president's administration. It should be noted that it was also previously reported that the Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev has been removed from his position.

01.12.2025, 18:55
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The former First Deputy Kamchybek Tashiev has been appointed as the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Today, December 1, Rustam Mamasadykov was relieved of his duties as the First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and appointed as the Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration. His predecessor, Baktybek Bekbolotov, was also relieved of his position.

01.12.2025, 18:45
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The Mission of the Turkic States Organization Evaluated the Conduct of Elections in Kyrgyzstan

According to the information from the international observation mission of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), the early elections to the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan were held in an open and transparent atmosphere, in accordance with international and national standards. In its statement, the mission emphasized that it congratulates the citizens of Kyrgyzstan on the successful conduct of the elections. The OTS expressed hope that the election results would strengthen stability and

01.12.2025, 18:42
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The President's Advisor Appointed as the New Secretary of State

Today, December 1, it became known that Arslan Koichiev has been relieved of his position as advisor to President Sadyr Japarov. According to the new decree, he has been appointed as the state secretary. Meanwhile, the previous state secretary, Marat Imankulov, will now serve as the advisor to the president.

01.12.2025, 18:30
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Azamat Apsatarov is no longer the president's assistant - he has received a new position

Azamat Apsatarov has been relieved of his position as assistant to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and now heads the department for monitoring the implementation of decisions related to the President and the Cabinet of Ministers in the Presidential Administration. This was reported by the information policy service of the administration. The relevant orders were signed by Sadyr Japarov.

01.12.2025, 18:20
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President to international observers: Democracy is the duty to respect the people's choice

During the meeting, the president emphasized that the broad interest of the international community in the political processes in Kyrgyzstan is confirmed by the presence of numerous observers. Sadyr Japarov expressed confidence that the objective assessments and recommendations of the observers will help identify shortcomings that may have gone unnoticed and will determine ways to further strengthen democratic institutions in the country.

01.12.2025, 18:09
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Erkina Checheybaeva was removed from the position of Minister of Health.

The Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev, has been dismissed from his position. The acting new minister is Kanibek Dosmambetov, who was appointed by President Sadyr Japarov. This information was confirmed by the press service of the presidential administration. Kanibek Dosmambetov previously held the position of head of the Main Department of the State Committee for National Security for the Jalal-Abad region, according to open sources.

01.12.2025, 17:50