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In Bishkek, the company "Bina Group" was fined for violations at a construction site
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In Bishkek, the company "Bina Group" was fined for violations at a construction site

Nurdan Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, conducted an inspection of construction sites in Bishkek, during which significant violations were discovered at the construction site of the training center on Okeeva Street, 9 and 11. Photo by the Ministry of Construction It was reported that building codes and technical standards were not adhered to at this site.

20.01.2026, 13:27
A Mosque Burned Down in Bishkek
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A Mosque Burned Down in Bishkek

In Bishkek, in the village of Alamedin in the Sverdlovsk district, a fire broke out in a mosque, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, the first call about the fire was received at 11:16, after which two fire crews and the headquarters of the Sverdlovsk district fire and rescue service No. 3 were dispatched to the scene. The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by 12:18. The area of the fire was approximately 150 square meters.

20.01.2026, 12:59
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In the village of Alamedin, a mosque is on fire

In the village of Alamedin, located in Bishkek on Chuguev Street, a mosque caught fire. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire crews were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames.

20.01.2026, 11:23
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Safety violations at construction sites identified in Osh region

In the Kara-Suu district of Kyrgyzstan, violations related to safety requirements in engineering and construction were discovered during the construction of a 12-story residential building. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. According to the information provided, the contracting company Business House KG received an official directive outlining all identified violations and the deadlines for their

20.01.2026, 11:09
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver carried an SPSM inspector on the hood. Video

The incident occurred in Bishkek, where a driver, operating a Toyota Estima, did not stop at the request of the UPMS inspectors. According to the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, this happened on January 19 at around 6:00 PM. The driver, being in a state of alcohol intoxication and without a driver's license, ignored the police officers' demands. He drove more than 50 meters with one of the inspectors on the hood of the car.

20.01.2026, 10:54
In Osh, the state has regained the territory of the central stadium
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In Osh, the state has regained the territory of the central stadium

Previously, the plot was illegally transferred to private hands A part of the territory of the central stadium in the city of Osh has been returned to the state, as reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The land plot, which includes buildings with a total area of 2700 square meters, has been returned. According to the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated February 16, 1995, No. 37 "On Urgent Measures to Ensure Conditions for the

20.01.2026, 10:30
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Investigators of the Bishkek Police Were Reminded About the Prevention of Corruption

A meeting was held at the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, attended by employees of investigative units, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. The head of the Bishkek Main Department of Internal Affairs, Azamat Toktonaliev, emphasized the importance of preventing corruption and the necessity of holding accountable those citizens who attempt to offer bribes. The proposals of the investigators were also heard, and answers to their questions were

20.01.2026, 10:29
Part of the territory of the central stadium in the city of Osh has been returned to the state
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Part of the territory of the central stadium in the city of Osh has been returned to the state

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has restored the rights of the state to part of the territory of the central stadium in Osh, which was previously unlawfully transferred to private hands. This information was published by the press center of the agency. Photo by SCNS According to the SCNS, this concerns a land plot of 2,700 square meters that was privatized in violation of the legislation, as well as with a change in its intended use.

20.01.2026, 10:22
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GKNB: Part of the territory of the central stadium in Osh has been returned to the state

The state has been returned a plot of land with buildings, totaling 2,700 sq. m, which is located on the territory of the central stadium in Osh and is part of it. This information was disclosed by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The agency claims that this property was illegally transferred to private hands with a change in its designation, which contradicts the presidential decree.

20.01.2026, 09:29
Electric bus collided with a passenger car in Bishkek
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Electric bus collided with a passenger car in Bishkek

Photo 24.kg The collision occurred at the intersection of Tynystanova and Moscow streets, where electric bus number 4, operating its route, collided with a Toyota Ipsum passenger car. Drivers from both sides express confusion about how the bus ended up in the oncoming lane. The passengers of the electric bus were forced to leave the vehicle directly on the roadway.

20.01.2026, 09:29
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The GKNB Returned Part of the Territory of the Central Stadium of Osh to the State

On January 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of a land plot with buildings located on the territory of the central stadium in the city of Osh to state ownership. The area of the returned plot is 2,700 square meters and is an important part of the stadium. This plot was illegally transferred to private hands with a change in its original purpose, which violates current legislation.

20.01.2026, 09:28
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A large fire localized at a service station in Bishkek

Today, a large fire occurred at a service station in the residential area of "Balban-Taimash," located in the Lenin district of Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire was localized at 8:29 AM. Six fire crews, as well as an operational group and the crisis management center's headquarters, were involved in combating the fire. Work is currently ongoing to completely extinguish the flames.

20.01.2026, 09:06
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A Bishkek resident who organized a drift in the park was fined

Recently, a video appeared on social media showing a Subaru Outback drifting in the territory of the "Friendship Park of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan." According to information from the Patrol Police Department, the driver's identity was established thanks to the video recording. On the same day, his vehicle was placed in an impound lot.

20.01.2026, 09:03
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Drunk Driver Without a License Dragged Inspector on the Hood and Ended Up in a Detention Center

On January 19, an incident occurred in Bishkek involving a drunk driver who attempted to flee from patrol officers. As a result, he dragged one of the inspectors on the hood of his car. According to the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, the incident took place around 6:00 PM. The driver of a Toyota Estima, being in a state of alcohol intoxication and without a driver's license, ignored the patrol officers' demands to stop. During the attempted detention,

20.01.2026, 08:50
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Snow, Frost, Ice. How Many Bishkek Residents Were Injured, According to Doctors

In Bishkek, nine residents sought help at the Clinical Emergency Hospital with injuries caused by icy conditions. Deputy Chief Physician Ilim Manapov reported this on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Of all the injured, seven received outpatient treatment, while two were hospitalized. Some of them were injured while skiing, and two people fell on slippery streets.

20.01.2026, 08:38
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A large fire occurred at a car service station in Bishkek

Today, January 20, a large fire occurred in Bishkek. The relevant information was announced by the press service. In the morning, it became known about the fire at a service station (STO) in the residential area "Balban-Taimash," which is located in the Lenin district of the capital.

20.01.2026, 08:31
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In Bishkek, a driver of a car without license plates performed drifting in a park

A recent incident in Bishkek attracted the attention of social media users: a Subaru Outback driver demonstrated drifting in the parking lot of the Friendship Park of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police. Law enforcement officers were able to identify the offender. On the same day, his vehicle was placed in a towing lot.

19.01.2026, 21:56
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In Bishkek, a man defended a stranger woman and was met with knife wounds in response.

According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 17 at around 07:05. The Lenin District Police Department received a report of a stabbing, and the victim, born in 1993, was taken to one of the capital's hospitals. Upon the arrival of the operational group at the medical facility, it was confirmed that the victim, A. K., had stab wounds on his left shoulder.

19.01.2026, 21:25
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In Spain, two trains collided. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported whether Kyrgyz citizens were affected.

In southern Spain, near the town of Adamus, a disaster involving two passenger trains occurred yesterday, January 18. As a result of this incident, at least 39 people have died, and more than 120 have been injured. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. At this time, according to preliminary information from Spanish authorities, there are no registered citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic among the victims and the injured. No

19.01.2026, 17:50
Over 8,000 traffic accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025
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Over 8,000 traffic accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025

During 2025, more than 8 thousand road accidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan. The main factors contributing to these incidents were speeding, improper maneuvers, driving into oncoming traffic, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to comply with traffic rules at intersections, as well as disregard for traffic signs and maintaining the necessary distance. This statistical data was presented at today’s meeting dedicated to the results of the work of the Main Department for Ensuring

19.01.2026, 17:08
There are no deceased or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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There are no deceased or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Photo from the internet. Passenger train crash in Spain According to preliminary data, there were no citizens of Kyrgyzstan affected by the railway accident in Spain. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, citing information from local authorities. The ministry also added that the Kyrgyz embassy had not received any requests for assistance from compatriots.

19.01.2026, 17:07
In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman
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In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman

In Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a man was stabbed while trying to protect a woman from violence. This information was provided by the press service of the Lenin District Police Department. According to available data, around 7:05 AM, a signal was received at the duty station from the hospital that a 30-year-old citizen, A.K., had been hospitalized with a wound to the left shoulder.

19.01.2026, 16:58
An Attempt to Defend a Woman Led to a Knife Attack in Bishkek
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An Attempt to Defend a Woman Led to a Knife Attack in Bishkek

A suspect in hooliganism has been detained in Bishkek, reported representatives of the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026, at around 7:05 AM, when the Lenin District Internal Affairs received a report that a 30-year-old man had been admitted to one of the city's hospitals with a stab wound. According to law enforcement agencies, the victim, citizen A.K., born in 1993, was hospitalized with a cut wound to the left

19.01.2026, 16:38
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In Bishkek, a man defended a stranger and was stabbed.

On January 19, the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in hooliganism. The incident occurred on January 17 at around 07:05, when the police received a report from a medical facility about a 33-year-old man who had sustained a stab wound.

19.01.2026, 16:36
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Employees of the rehabilitation center in Bishkek accused of abusing patients

In Bishkek, an investigation has been launched into the case of abuse of patients undergoing rehabilitation for addictions at the private medical and psychiatric center "Path to Life." Eight employees have been detained as part of the case, according to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to the investigation's findings, the institution operated with serious violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz

19.01.2026, 16:23
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The head of the State Committee for National Security met with the victims of the actions of the detained owner of the pawnshop chain.

On January 19, Kamchybek Tashiev held a meeting with citizens recognized as victims in the criminal case against the detained owner of the pawnshop network S. M. A. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), where the accused was also present, according to information from the agency's press service. Tashiev informed the participants about the progress of the investigation, noting that S. M. A. has previous

19.01.2026, 15:54
Patients were beaten with stun guns and kept in shackles at a private clinic in Bishkek
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Patients were beaten with stun guns and kept in shackles at a private clinic in Bishkek

Photo by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The rehabilitation center where patients were abused In Bishkek, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) closed an illegal rehabilitation center called "Path to Life." The establishment, which posed as a medical institution for treating addiction, actually became a place of cruel treatment of patients, as reported by the agency's press service. During the investigation, it was revealed that the

19.01.2026, 15:02
Kyrgyzstan Did Not Allow 15 Tons of Illegally Imported Kumys from Russia
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Kyrgyzstan Did Not Allow 15 Tons of Illegally Imported Kumys from Russia

At the veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region, the illegal import of 15,600 liters of kumis from Russia was prevented. This was reported by representatives of the veterinary service, as well as livestock development and feed. During the inspection, it was found that the packaging did not indicate the production date, which violates the veterinary and sanitary requirements of Kyrgyzstan. As a result of the inspection, relevant acts were drawn up, and the product was

19.01.2026, 14:13
Torture of Patients. The State National Security Committee Reveals Shocking Rehabilitation Methods at the "Path to Life" Center
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Torture of Patients. The State National Security Committee Reveals Shocking Rehabilitation Methods at the "Path to Life" Center

The GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered facts of torture in the rehabilitation center "Path to Life" in Bishkek. Special services reported that this center effectively operated as a private medical institution, posing as an organization dealing with addiction treatment. However, its operations were conducted with gross violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

19.01.2026, 14:09
Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State National Security Committee Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Deceiving Citizens
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Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State National Security Committee Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Deceiving Citizens

At the headquarters of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), a meeting took place between Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev and citizens who became victims of a fraudulent scheme involving the accused S.M. The detained individual was also present at the meeting. According to Tashiev, investigative actions revealed that S.M., who has multiple criminal convictions, had been engaged in illegal activities in the field of pawnshops and usury for a long time. He issued loans under extremely

19.01.2026, 13:58
Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State Committee for National Security Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Fraud Against Citizens
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Land, Apartments, and Debts: The State Committee for National Security Exposed a Large-Scale Scheme of Fraud Against Citizens

The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, met with citizens who became victims of fraudulent schemes related to the activities of an individual named S.M. The detained individual also participated in this event. According to the head of the special service, the investigation revealed that S.M., who previously had legal issues, had been engaged in illegal activities related to pawnshops and usury for a long time. He provided loans under extremely

19.01.2026, 13:24