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In Bishkek, a truck driver was detained for threats against patrol officers

According to the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:00 PM when patrol officers stopped a truck driven by a drunken driver. The man, in a state of intoxication, began to insult the police officers with foul language. The identity of the offender was established; he turned out to be I. A., born in 1989. A protocol was drawn up against him under Article 126 of the KR Code on Offenses, concerning "Minor Hooliganism." After that, he

06.12.2025, 19:43
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Promised to find a job and raped. In Osh, a man was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

In the Osh region, a court sentenced a man to 3 years in prison for rape. The press service of the regional police reported this incident. In mid-August 2025, an 18-year-old girl named K.A. contacted the police. She reported that she had met a man on social media who, promising to help her with employment, arranged to meet her. However, during the meeting in Aravan, he raped her in his car.

06.12.2025, 18:22
In Japan, 230 people were injured and 13 died from bear attacks in 8 months
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In Japan, 230 people were injured and 13 died from bear attacks in 8 months

From April to November 2025, there were over 230 bear attacks on humans in Japan, resulting in 13 fatalities, Bloomberg reports. This number has already surpassed previous records set in the country, just four months before the end of the year. According to statistics, bear sightings increased to nearly 37,000 during this period, while last year this figure was only 18,000. To combat the rise in bear attacks, the government allocated 22 million dollars, but so far this has not yielded

06.12.2025, 18:12
In Bishkek, suspects detained for fraud in car sales
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In Bishkek, suspects detained for fraud in car sales

According to information provided by the district police department, on September 26, 2025, citizen N. B. reported to the Internal Affairs Department with a complaint about fraud. He stated that he saw an advertisement for the sale of a Hyundai Accord on the Lalafo website. The sellers, having gained his trust, swindled him out of 110,000 soms as a "prepayment," after which they stopped communicating. Suspects in car sale fraud detained in Bishkek. Suspects in car sale fraud detained

06.12.2025, 17:41
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On the first day of the opening of the "Kapriz" ski resort, an accident occurred on the road

At the 4100th kilometer of the road to the ski resort "Kapriz," located in the Issyk-Kul region, a traffic accident occurred involving a KAMAZ truck. According to information provided by the 24.kg press service of the State Traffic Safety Department (GUOBDD), the accident happened due to the poor condition of the vehicle and the driver's unskillful actions, which led to the formation of a traffic jam and a collision with another vehicle. As a result of the incident, material

06.12.2025, 14:57
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Court employee in The Hague financed African terrorists

Nicolas Herrera, a high-profile employee of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, has been implicated in financing militants operating in the Central African Republic (CAR) who attacked government forces. This was reported by TASS. Information about Herrera's money transfers became known during the investigation of the case of Joseph Figueira, an employee of an American non-governmental organization, who was found guilty of espionage and collaborating with the terrorist group

06.12.2025, 14:36
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Drunk Driver Without a License Detained by UPSM Officers in Bishkek

On December 5, around 8:00 PM, an incident occurred involving a Howo truck driver. This information was published by the press service of the UPSM. Although the accident was minor and there were no injuries, the patrol police noticed the aggressive behavior of the driver, who was waving a crowbar and threatening those around him, shouting, "I will kill you."

06.12.2025, 12:09
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In Aravan, a man raped a girl. He was sentenced to three years in prison.

According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the incident occurred on August 12, 2025. On that day, a girl born in 2007 approached the local police department with a report of sexual violence. She stated that she had met a man, aged 30-35, on the social network Telegram. He offered her help in finding a job and invited her into his car, where he committed violent acts. After receiving the report, the crime was registered, and an investigation was initiated.

06.12.2025, 11:12
An explosion occurred in one of the skyscrapers of the "Grozny-City" complex in Chechnya
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An explosion occurred in one of the skyscrapers of the "Grozny-City" complex in Chechnya

In Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic, an explosion occurred. This is reported by Gazeta.ru. According to the publication, the explosion damaged one of the buildings in the "Grozny-City" complex, which houses the offices of the Security Council of Chechnya and the company "Chechenneftekhimprom." As a result of the incident, windows were shattered and window openings were destroyed on several floors of the tower.

05.12.2025, 18:34
Public and political figure Kuralbek Naskeev has passed away.
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Public and political figure Kuralbek Naskeev has passed away.

At the age of 79, Kuralbek Moldokmatovich Naskeev passed away. His death was reported by relatives. Kuralbek Naskeev. Kuralbek Naskeev was born on October 18, 1947, in the village of Kozhomkul, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region. He began his career from 1968 to 1971, working as an electrician and engineer at the Republican Long-Distance Telephone Station in Frunze.

05.12.2025, 16:52
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Service vehicle of RES fatally hit a girl. Video

As a result of a tragic incident in the village of Novopokrovka, a young girl died on December 4. This was reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by sources in the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. The traffic accident occurred around 07:46, when a report about the incident was received by the duty unit of the Internal Affairs Department of the Ylyk-Ata district. According to preliminary data, the driver K. A., born in 1982, was driving a VAZ 21214 and, while

05.12.2025, 15:54
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Kyrgyzstan woman spoke in an interview with BBC about her son who went to Syria. The GKNB responded.

After the interview with Razia Umetova, a resident of Manas, the State National Security Committee initiated an investigation. In a conversation with the BBC, she spoke about her son, who went to Syria, where an armed conflict has erupted. According to the GKNB, this concerns 33-year-old Nurlan Umetov, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan. "He previously had legal issues and was one of the leaders of a local youth group. Later, Nurlan went to Russia for work, where in 2014-2015 he became a victim of

05.12.2025, 15:33
The GKNB confirmed: Kyrgyzstani who appeared in BBC report died in Syria
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The GKNB confirmed: Kyrgyzstani who appeared in BBC report died in Syria

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) commented on the recent interview with Raziya Umetova, a resident of the city of Manas, who shared her concerns with the BBC about her son who went to the conflict zone in Syria. Photo by SCNS. The citizen of Kyrgyzstan mentioned in the BBC report was killed in Syria Officials confirmed that the individual in question is Nurlan Umetov, born in 1992. He had previously encountered legal issues and was one of the activists of a local youth group.

05.12.2025, 15:12
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Two Cars Collided in Bishkek. A Child Was Injured

The accident occurred in Bishkek, resulting in injuries to a small child. This information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the capital's patrol police department. The incident took place on December 4 at around 23:10 at the intersection of Ashar and Akhunbaev streets. A "Toyota Yaris," driven by a driver born in 1993 (B. u. T.), collided with a "Lexus ES-350," which was operated by a person born in 2001 (Sh. A. S.).

05.12.2025, 15:03
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70-Year-Old Man Says He Was Beaten by His Own Son Over a House

Madanza Maloer, a 70-year-old resident of Bishkek, contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a troubling story about violence from his son. He expressed dissatisfaction that law enforcement agencies are not taking the necessary actions. In 2019, the man purchased a house in the village of Lebedinovka and built a car service station there. Due to the lack of a passport, the transaction had to be registered in the name of his son, I. M., born in 1986, who promised to support his father

05.12.2025, 14:33
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A triple accident occurred in the city center

Today, December 5, a triple traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Toktogul and Abdrakhmanov streets. According to eyewitness accounts, three passenger cars were involved in the collision, but fortunately, no one was injured.

05.12.2025, 14:27
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The social facility has been returned to the state in the Suzak district

During an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region, it was established that a plot of land measuring 1,140 square meters, along with the building of a former health resort located on it in the village of Zhiyde, was unlawfully transferred into private hands, which contradicts current legislation. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the obtained data, thanks to the measures taken by the

05.12.2025, 13:56
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The bus station site in one city of Kyrgyzstan has been returned to the state.

In Talas, a plot of land that was occupied by the bus station has been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the Talas Prosecutor's Office, during an inspection, it was revealed that in 1999, a land plot of 565 square meters, which belonged to the city bus station, was transferred to private hands illegally.

05.12.2025, 08:22
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver caused a double accident and attempted to flee the scene.

In Bishkek, a driver of a Hyundai Sonata was detained after being responsible for two traffic accidents and attempting to evade responsibility. This was reported by the press service of the city's patrol service. According to the information provided, the incident began on Borodina Street, where the driver collided with a moped and then left the scene of the accident.

04.12.2025, 23:47
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EMERCOM: How to behave during an earthquake and what to put in a "go bag"

In connection with the recent seismic events, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued recommendations for citizens. It is important for everyone to have a "go-bag" ready, which is a set of necessary items for up to three days. The agency noted that the "go-bag" can be in any convenient form: it can be a wheeled suitcase, a backpack, or a bag. Inside, there should be food, water supplies, warm clothing, medications, a flashlight, and a whistle for

04.12.2025, 22:47
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The court sent to prison a doctor who sold ketamine to a star of the TV show "Friends"

Salvador Plasencia, the doctor who sold ketamine to the famous actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. This information was provided by the Associated Press. We remind you that Matthew Perry, the star of the cult series "Friends," passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, and an autopsy revealed that the cause of his death was acute ketamine exposure.

04.12.2025, 22:23
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6-year-old boy killed under the wheels of a car. Mother fears the culprit will be let go.

Elnura Yuldasheva, the mother of the deceased boy, contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media for help. The woman expresses concern that the perpetrator of the accident, who hit her son, may escape punishment. She also noted that the car belonging to the accused's wife has already been re-registered to another person. Elnura reported that she is divorced from Danil's father, who is currently working in Russia. Therefore, all responsibilities for raising their son fell on her

04.12.2025, 17:42
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The teacher was left without an apartment. Comment from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate.

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported that the apartment of a teacher who became a victim of fraudsters has been seized. She contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District on April 4, 2025, with a statement detailing the incident. The woman, L. K. (Lyubov Kozhevnikova), born in 1960, reported that from April 1 to April 4, she received calls from unknown individuals using different numbers, posing as an acquaintance, a National Bank employee, a police

04.12.2025, 16:34
Scammers convinced a pensioner from Kara-Balta to sell her apartment
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Scammers convinced a pensioner from Kara-Balta to sell her apartment

In Kara-Balta, fraudsters deceived a pensioner, who as a result of the transaction lost her apartment. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region published information about this incident, which became known after media coverage. According to law enforcement agencies, on April 4, 2025, a woman named K.L., born in 1960, approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district. In her statement, she reported that from April 1 to April 4, she received

04.12.2025, 15:53
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Schoolchildren cross the road through an underground pipe. They are asking the authorities for help.

In Sokuluk, local schoolchildren are forced to cross the road through an underground pipe due to unsafe conditions on the roadway. This was reported by residents of the area. Recently, a tragedy occurred on this road: two girls and their grandmother became victims of a traffic accident. As a result of this incident, students from secondary school No. 2 recorded an appeal to the authorities, asking for help in regulating traffic on the adjacent street. According to them, drivers often ignore

04.12.2025, 14:30
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The driver who drifted on the streets of Bishkek was fined 15,000 soms

In connection with the video posted on social media, the press service of the Bishkek Traffic Police reported that a protocol was drawn up against the driver who was drifting. He was fined 15,000 soms, and his car was sent to the impound lot. The agency noted: “Some may argue that the driver was behaving harmlessly in a sparsely populated area. However, it should not be forgotten that roads and vehicles are potentially dangerous objects. Even in the absence of other road users, an unexpected

04.12.2025, 13:52
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In Karakol, the state has regained the building of the household services combine.

According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the "Asem" building is located in the very center of Karakol. The total area of the property is 4,028 square meters, and the land plot covers an area of 0.5 hectares. The owners have agreed to voluntarily return both the building and the adjacent territory to the city's mayor's office.

04.12.2025, 12:52
The GKNB returned the building of the "Asem" household services enterprise to state ownership in Karakol.
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The GKNB returned the building of the "Asem" household services enterprise to state ownership in Karakol.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the return of the building of the "Asem" household services enterprise, located in Karakol, to state ownership. This facility, occupying an area of 4,028 square meters, has now been transferred to the local authorities. The land on which it is situated covers 0.5 hectares. The GKNB clarified that the building was illegally privatized in 1993. The transfer of ownership was carried out by the State Property Fund through a direct

04.12.2025, 12:42
State of emergency declared in Nigeria due to mass abduction of people
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State of emergency declared in Nigeria due to mass abduction of people

In response to the ongoing wave of mass abductions, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the country. This was reported by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy, through his account on social media platform X. Photo Reuters. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the country

04.12.2025, 11:39
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In the case of the taxi driver-maniac, former judges, a prosecutor, and a lawyer have been taken into custody.

On November 25, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek made a decision to remand several individuals involved in the high-profile case related to taxi driver Kumarbek Abdyrov into custody. Among those detained were former judges, a prosecutor, and a lawyer, who will now remain in the GKNB pre-trial detention center until December 20. The detained judges are accused under Articles 336, Parts 1 and 2 "Corruption committed in the interests of an organized group or causing serious

04.12.2025, 11:28