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In the Aravan District of the Osh Region, a seven-year-old child died as a result of a fire.
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In the Aravan District of the Osh Region, a seven-year-old child died as a result of a fire.

Today, a tragic event occurred in the Aravan district: a seven-year-old boy died as a result of a fire. This was reported by the Emergency Situations Department for the Osh region. It has been revealed that a barn caught fire in the village of Chechek. The report of the fire was received by the rescue service at 14:14, after which fire and rescue team No. 64 from the district management was dispatched to the scene. Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The fire claimed the life of a

27.11.2025, 16:39
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Employees of the Bishkek Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Punished for Illegal Fines

In Kyrgyzstan, the General Prosecutor's Office has initiated actions against employees of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center (CSESC) in Bishkek, who were caught imposing illegal fines on entrepreneurs instead of issuing proper warnings. This was reported by the press service of the prosecutor's office. As a result of the conducted inspection, it was established that the CSESC employees violated the Law "On the Procedure for Conducting Inspections of

27.11.2025, 16:14
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Shooting in Washington. Suspect arrived in the USA from Afghanistan in 2021

The FBI is actively investigating the circumstances of an incident in which an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The incident, which occurred on the eve of Thanksgiving, has been characterized by officials as an "ambush," according to Reuters. The condition of the two soldiers, who were performing law enforcement duties, was critical, and they subsequently died. The suspect, who was injured during the shooting, has been identified by the

27.11.2025, 15:45
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Shooting in Washington. The USA has suspended processing requests from immigrants from Afghanistan

An incident that occurred near the White House in Washington, resulting in injuries to two members of the U.S. National Guard, is linked to a man who emigrated to the United States from Afghanistan. This was reported by the publication "Meduza". Donald Trump characterized the shooter as an "animal" and promised that he would "pay a high price." In his address to the nation, Trump called the attack "an act of hatred and terror." According to him, the

27.11.2025, 15:32
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Daughter of former judge Saniya Brancheva: Mom is in critical condition

Nailya Basimova, daughter of former judge Saniya Branchaeva, informed the editorial staff of Kaktus.media about her mother's critical health condition. According to Nailya, on November 26, Saniya was taken to the hospital by ambulance from the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department. Doctors noted that the blood sugar level of the former judge, who suffers from diabetes, reached 30 mmol/L.

27.11.2025, 14:33
In Kyzyl-Kiya, a construction company was fined for violating safety regulations.
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In Kyzyl-Kiya, a construction company was fined for violating safety regulations.

Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Construction The Ministry of Construction reports that the construction company "Asyl Holding," engaged in the construction of a facility in Kyzyl-Kiya, has been fined 200,000 soms. The reason for the fine was the violation of safety regulations at the construction site located on Kulatov Street.

27.11.2025, 14:13
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Fake Deputy Chairman of the Bishkek City Council Detained

On November 27, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. A resident of the capital approached law enforcement, stating that on November 14, he received a call via WhatsApp from a man who introduced himself as the deputy chairman of the Bishkek City Council. As a result of the fraudulent actions, he lost about 300,000 soms.

27.11.2025, 11:43
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Bribery of Voters: The Central Election Commission Allowed to Hold Two Female Candidates Accountable

At a meeting of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, a decision was made to bring criminal charges against two candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. This concerns Gulnaz Khalilova from district No. 24 and Lira Akunova from district No. 22, who are suspected of bribing voters. According to information presented by Lira Zhyrgalbekova, the deputy head of the investigative department of the Sverdlovsk district police, the investigation into the criminal case opened under

27.11.2025, 11:33
Major fire in Tokmok extinguished, no casualties reported
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Major fire in Tokmok extinguished, no casualties reported

On November 26, a serious fire broke out in the vicinity of Tokmok and the Chui region, prompting the establishment of an operational headquarters to coordinate firefighting efforts. The First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Azamat Mambetov arrived at the scene to assess the work of firefighters who battled the blaze for over 11 hours.

27.11.2025, 11:10
In Russia, a photo of the kitchen where migrants cooked beans that poisoned 350 people has been published.
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In Russia, a photo of the kitchen where migrants cooked beans that poisoned 350 people has been published.

Photo by the Press Service of the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia The case of four individuals accused of mass poisoning from bean lobio has been transferred to the Lyublinsky District Court of Moscow. This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia, specifying that the incident resulted in the deaths of two citizens. The criminal case concerns the production and sale of food products that do not meet safety standards. The Prosecutor General's Office

27.11.2025, 10:44
Murder of Aizirek Eralieva. The court upheld the sentence for the spouse without changes.
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Murder of Aizirek Eralieva. The court upheld the sentence for the spouse without changes.

Photo from the internet The sentence for the husband of 38-year-old Aizirek Eralieva, whose life was tragically cut short after a meeting with classmates, was left unchanged by the Osh Regional Court. The court's press service reports this decision. Recall that earlier the Uzgen District Court sentenced Baurzhan Abdumalikov to 18 years in prison and imposed a fine of 100,000 soms.

27.11.2025, 10:16
Georgia court dropped charges against Trump for interference in the presidential election
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Georgia court dropped charges against Trump for interference in the presidential election

Photo from the internet The court proceedings in the state of Georgia regarding Donald Trump and his alleged interference in the presidential elections have concluded. Fully exonerated from charges, Trump, along with 20 other participants in the process, was acquitted in connection with the attempt to contest Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election, reports RBC. Peter Skandalakis, head of the Georgia councils, described further proceedings as "unproductive" and noted the lack

27.11.2025, 09:24
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In Bishkek, a traffic controller was hit at the intersection of Tokombaev and Sukhe-Bator.

In the evening before, in Bishkek, at the intersection of Tokombaeva and Sukhe-Batora streets, a traffic accident occurred, as a result of which the driver of an orange Hyundai Sonata hit a traffic controller from the State Traffic Safety Department (GUOBDD) who was managing the traffic. According to eyewitness accounts, the patrol officer managed to avoid serious injuries as he was able to brace himself. After the incident, he independently walked to the roadside and, regaining his composure,

27.11.2025, 08:43
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Fire in Tokmok contained in 11 hours: 400 hectares of vegetation destroyed

A fire occurred in Tokmok, caused by the ignition of dry grass. The fire was extinguished after 11 hours, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, the fire was localized at 20:30. Currently, efforts to fully extinguish it are ongoing. As a result of the blaze, two sheds, about a thousand bales of hay, one utility building, and a "Muravey" motor vehicle were damaged. Additionally, the fire destroyed approximately 400

27.11.2025, 08:37
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In Bishkek, a traffic officer regulating traffic was hit at an intersection.

On the evening of November 26, an incident occurred involving a traffic officer from the State Traffic Safety Department at the intersection of Tokombaev and Sukhe-Bator streets, who was directing traffic. Eyewitnesses sent a video from the scene to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Fortunately, the patrol officer did not sustain serious injuries — he was able to step aside and later returned to the driver of the orange Hyundai Sonata, who was responsible for the accident. It is currently

26.11.2025, 23:01
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Several high-rise buildings in a residential complex caught fire in Hong Kong. There are fatalities (video and photos)

As a result of a powerful fire in a residential complex in Hong Kong, 13 people died, including one firefighter. Additionally, 16 people were injured, reports the South China Morning Post. The flames engulfed several buildings of the "Wang Fook Court" residential complex, located in the Tai Po district. The fire started from bamboo scaffolding and netting that were used for renovation.

26.11.2025, 22:11
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The police uncovered a criminal scheme for vote buying in favor of a candidate in the Sverdlovsk district.

Law enforcement agencies have identified illegal activities of a group that offered money to voters for voting for a specific candidate. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, the investigative bodies of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department have initiated a criminal case under Article 196 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the bribery of voters.

26.11.2025, 19:51
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In Balıkçı, a plot of land and a fuel complex were returned to state ownership

As part of the criminal case initiated due to suspicions of corruption during the privatization of the Balakchy enterprise, which supplies fuel to the Ministry of Trade and Material Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State National Security Committee (GKNB) conducted an investigation. The object of the investigation was a property complex covering an area of 3,000 square meters, as well as a land plot measuring 23,000 square meters.

26.11.2025, 17:41
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More than 26 hectares of land associated with the organized crime group Kamchi Kolbaev have been returned to the state.

In the Chui region, specifically in the Issyk-Ata district, 26.43 hectares of land were returned to the state. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). These measures were taken as part of an investigation into a criminal case concerning the financing of organized crime groups and the legalization of income obtained illegally.

26.11.2025, 16:57
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An earthquake occurred today in the south of Kyrgyzstan

Today, an earthquake occurred in the south of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to their data, the tremors reached a magnitude of about 3 points at the epicenter and were registered at 14:44. The epicenter was located 20 kilometers northwest of the village of Taldy-Suu, 21 kilometers southwest of the village of Kojo-Kelen, and 80 kilometers south of the city of Osh.

26.11.2025, 16:43
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"Demanded up to $10,000". A corruption scheme was uncovered in the public service centers during document processing.

According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a corruption scheme has been uncovered involving employees of the Department of Population Registration (DPN) of the Ministry of Digital Development, acting in collusion with civilians. The latter provided intermediary services. As reported by the GKNB, the intermediaries found clients and offered them assistance in expediting the processing of documents. For their services, they charged between

26.11.2025, 16:43
In Bishkek, a scheme of bribing voters has been uncovered: law enforcement seized a large sum of money.
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In Bishkek, a scheme of bribing voters has been uncovered: law enforcement seized a large sum of money.

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have disrupted the activities of a group suspected of bribing voters in the interests of one of the candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. According to information obtained during operational activities, a scheme was uncovered in which participants offered citizens monetary rewards for votes in support of a specific candidate. The investigative department of the

26.11.2025, 16:42
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Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Osh Region Caught Red-Handed for Extortion (photos, videos)

Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region were detained for extorting 300,000 soms. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigation, it was revealed that Lieutenant Colonel of Police M. Zh. A., working in the permit system of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Aravan district, together with Major of Police S. A. Sh., an investigator from the Nookat district, extorted the specified amount from one

26.11.2025, 16:40
For extortion of 300,000 soms, employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region were detained
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For extortion of 300,000 soms, employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region were detained

Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Seizure of extorted money Two employees of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region were detained by the State Committee for National Security in cooperation with internal investigations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This occurred at the moment they were accepting a bribe, according to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security. The detention took place on November 22 as part of an already

26.11.2025, 15:43
Corruption Scheme Discovered in Public Service Centers. Bribes Reached Up to $10,000
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Corruption Scheme Discovered in Public Service Centers. Bribes Reached Up to $10,000

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic has uncovered a corruption scheme organized by employees of the Department of Population Registration (DPR) under the Ministry of Digital Development, now known as the State Institution "Kyzmat". This was reported by the press center of the SCNS. The investigation revealed that the criminal activity involved the former director of the DPR A.T.J., the chief specialist of the Public Service Center (PSC) of the

26.11.2025, 15:36
The city is covered in smoke: dry grass and shrubs are burning in Tokmok
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The city is covered in smoke: dry grass and shrubs are burning in Tokmok

Photo by a reader of 24.kg In Tokmok, local residents witnessed smoke caused by a fire. According to them, the source of the fire was not visible, but gray smoke and a strong smell of burning were noticeable. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire occurred in an open area where dry grass and shrubs caught fire, resulting in a thick cloud of smoke.

26.11.2025, 15:33
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In Bishkek, a guy leaned out of a "Camry" hatch, while his friend tried to convince the UPSM that it wasn't a violation.

In Bishkek, an incident of auto hooliganism occurred, as reported on November 25 by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary," citing the inspector of the press service of the Patrol Police, Nadyrbek Jusupov. The incident took place on the evening of November 14 on the Southern Highway, when the patrol police noticed a Toyota Camry, from which a smoking passenger was leaning out of an open sunroof. The police stopped the vehicle and drew up a report against the driver.

26.11.2025, 15:20
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Vote Buying: Police Have Launched a Manhunt for the Relatives of a Candidate for Deputy

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the activities of a group involved in bribing voters have been halted. This was reported by the press service of the city’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the investigation materials, close relatives of the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic — A.L. — are involved in the organization of the bribery. In particular, this includes his daughter, Saltanat Ismanova (born in 1988), and his nephew, Shaabidin Toktosartov (born

26.11.2025, 15:18
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A Tokmok resident bought a car online, but ended up without a car and money.

On November 25, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A citizen from Tokmok approached the Kemin District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that on November 9, he came across an advertisement for the sale of a "Volkswagen Passat" on the Lalafo platform. After communicating with the seller, he agreed to purchase the car and initially transferred 27,000 soms, followed by another 40,000 soms at

26.11.2025, 15:18
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The GKNB uncovered schemes in the ЦОНs for selling services for $100–10,000. Suspects detained.

On November 26, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the discovery of a corruption scheme related to the sale of government services at the Public Service Centers (PSC). This scheme involves employees of the Department of Population Registration (DPR) under the Ministry of Digital Development, as well as several civilians acting as intermediaries. The investigation established that among the suspects are: former director of the DPR A.T.Z., chief

26.11.2025, 15:09
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Member of Organized Crime Group Detained on Suspicion of Drug Trafficking

On November 26, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in illegal drug trafficking. Information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Alameddin district that one of the local residents was involved in the distribution of narcotic substances. Based on this information, a criminal case was initiated under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, concerning the illegal manufacture and sale of drugs.

26.11.2025, 15:07
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"Used the name of the Deputy Head of the GKNB." Six people sent to the temporary detention facility.

Six citizens of Kyrgyzstan were detained on charges of fraud, as a result of which they deceitfully obtained the amount of $46,000. This information was provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). In connection with the above-mentioned fact, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

26.11.2025, 15:06
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In Russia, a 20-year-old Kyrgyz woman and a 19-year-old Russian man were detained for defrauding a pensioner of 6 million rubles.

On November 24, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Krasnodar Territory reported the detention of two suspects in a fraud case in Anapa. Among those detained are a 20-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan and a 19-year-old young man from Rostov-on-Don. The investigation believes that both criminals were part of an organized crime group and caused a pensioner to lose 6 million rubles. This amount was the proceeds from the sale of real estate, which the pensioner

26.11.2025, 14:59
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Daughter and nephew of a candidate for the Housing Council are wanted on suspicion of vote buying

Employees of the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported on November 26 about the uncovering of a criminal scheme related to bribing voters. The group offered money for votes in support of a specific candidate. During the investigation initiated under Article 196 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Bribery of Voters"), it was revealed that close relatives of A.L., a candidate for a deputy mandate in

26.11.2025, 14:44
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Arrested Police Officers of the Osh Region

On November 26, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of two suspects in an extortion case involving bribery. The investigation established that police lieutenant colonel M.Zh.A., who works as an inspector in the permit system of the Public Security Service in the Aravan district, and police major S.A.Sh., an investigator with the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Nookat district, attempted to obtain 300,000

26.11.2025, 14:35
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Foreigners complained about slave labor in a sewing workshop in Bishkek. The police have taken up the case.

Serious accusations have arisen against the employer at a sewing workshop in Bishkek, where foreign workers claim that their passports were confiscated, working conditions are unbearable, and payments are delayed. This video of their complaints has been circulated in Kyrgyzstan's media. According to information provided by the Bishkek City Police Department on November 26, a preliminary investigation has been initiated in connection with this situation. Police officers dealing with issues

26.11.2025, 14:35
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In Bishkek, a foreigner tore a 50 som note, for this he will be deported from the country

On November 25, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of a foreigner who violated migration rules and insulted the national currency. In social networks of Kyrgyzstan, a video appeared showing a young man tearing a 50 som bill to find out if he could buy something in a store with damaged money. In subsequent footage, he claims that he was able to purchase a drink with that money. This video sparked widespread public outcry.

26.11.2025, 14:30
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GKNB: Suspects in Fraud Used the Name of the Deputy Head of GKNB

On November 26, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a group of suspects in fraud. The investigation established that two individuals, S.I.I., born in 1978, and A.A.B., born in 1982, used the name of the deputy chairman of the GKNB, promising to terminate a criminal case in exchange for $46,000.

26.11.2025, 14:29
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Border Guards of the Kyrgyz Republic thwarted an attempt to illegally drive livestock across the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

In the Leilek district, in the Chesh-Döbö area, located near the Ak-Suu rural administration and approximately 1000 meters from the state border, a group of five people engaged in illegal cattle driving was spotted on November 26. According to information provided by the border service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), during operational activities, border guards detained 67 heads of cattle, which were likely intended for smuggling transportation.

26.11.2025, 14:16