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"Petty hooliganism and street drinking have increased." Head of the Sverdlovsk ROVD asks to maintain order

On November 25, the head of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, Tilek Tyukebaev, reported an increase in cases of petty hooliganism and the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places. He emphasized that all offenders will be punished and urged both residents and guests of the capital to adhere to the rules and show respect for one another.

26.11.2025, 14:05
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Kloop Operators Released on Probation

On November 26, the press service of the Bishkek City Court announced that a new decision regarding Kloop employees was made on November 25, resulting in their release under probationary supervision. Earlier, on September 17, the Pervomaisky District Court charged operators Alexander Alexandrov and Joomart Duulatov, as well as accountants N.O. and K.E., under articles 40 ("Perpetrator of the crime") and 278 part 3 ("Calls for active disobedience to lawful demands of authorities

26.11.2025, 14:02
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Four More Arrested in the Louvre Robbery Case

According to reports from the Paris prosecutor's office, the detainees are two men aged 38 and 39, as well as two women aged 31 and 40, all of whom are residents of the Paris metropolitan area. Chief Prosecutor Laura Becco announced this in an interview published on France Info. Information about the role of the detainees in the robbery that occurred on October 19 has not yet been disclosed. Under French law, the maximum detention period for questioning is 96 hours.

26.11.2025, 13:01
In Bishkek, a tree fell on a car at night and blocked Elebesov Street
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In Bishkek, a tree fell on a car at night and blocked Elebesov Street

At night on Elebesova Street in Bishkek, a large poplar tree fell and hit a passing car. Witnesses of the incident shared photos on social media. According to preliminary information, neither the driver nor the passengers were injured. The municipal services responded quickly and removed the fallen tree, which allowed traffic on the street to be fully restored.

26.11.2025, 12:03
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Suspects in Cattle Smuggling Detained at the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

At the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, border services prevented an attempt to smuggle livestock. This was reported by the press service of the State Border Service of the GKNB. In the Leilek area, in the Chesh-Dobo locality, about 1 kilometer from the state border, five men were detained for illegally driving livestock. During the operation, 67 heads of cattle were seized, which were believed to be intended for illegal export.

26.11.2025, 11:58
Judges Detained for Allowing the Release of Aysulu Mukasheva's Killer
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Judges Detained for Allowing the Release of Aysulu Mukasheva's Killer

According to the information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service, all those detained have already been charged under corruption articles, and the court has decided on a preventive measure in the form of detention. It is worth noting that K.A., born in 1984, was previously detained and is suspected of murdering Aysulu, as well as a number of other violent crimes. He has provided confessions revealing details of the scheme that allowed him to be released in 2016, despite a

26.11.2025, 11:34
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Foreign workers in Bishkek were not paid salaries. The police responded.

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported that the issue related to the delay in the payment of wages to foreign workers in one of the sewing workshops has been successfully resolved. Foreign employees have received their money. Earlier, a video appeared on social media where foreign workers voiced problems related to unpaid wages, as well as the confiscation of their passports and unacceptable behavior from their employer.

26.11.2025, 11:27
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In Osh Region, a teenager died after falling from a horse

A tragic incident occurred in the Osh region. According to information from the Osh region police department, a report was received from the Nookat hospital stating that A. U., born in 2010, died after falling from a horse. The teenager was taken to a medical facility with injuries, but unfortunately, he could not be saved.

26.11.2025, 11:02
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Border guards in the Leilek District thwarted the illegal transfer of livestock to Tajikistan

On November 26, 2025, border service officers prevented the illegal transportation of livestock across the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. This information was provided by the Border Service of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the specified area, namely in the Ak-Suu rural administration, in the Chesh-Döbö locality, about 1000 meters from the state border, a group of five people engaged in the illegal transportation of livestock was spotted.

26.11.2025, 10:53
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In Bishkek, the wind tore off the facade of a building and damaged several cars

On Toktogul Street in Bishkek, strong winds caused damage to the cladding of one of the buildings. Marble panels that were torn from the facade fell onto several parked cars. Social media has been filled with videos from the scene of the incident, showing cladding elements lying in the parking area next to the affected building. There is no information about any injuries resulting from the incident. According to preliminary data, the strong winds in Bishkek reached speeds of 15–20 meters per

26.11.2025, 10:05
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Border guards thwarted cattle smuggling in Tajikistan

On November 26, an attempt to illegally drive cattle across the Kyrgyz-Tajik section of the state border was thwarted. This information was received from the information and communications department of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In the Leilek region, in the Chesh-Dobo area of the Ak-Suu rural administration, border guards discovered a group of five individuals engaged in the illegal driving of cattle, approximately one kilometer from the border.

26.11.2025, 09:57
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In Nookat, a teenager died after falling from a horse

A tragedy occurred in the Nookat district, resulting in the death of a teenager born in 2010. According to preliminary information, he fell from a horse. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. The minor was taken to the Nookat Territorial Hospital with the help of the "103" service; however, unfortunately, he was already showing no signs of life.

26.11.2025, 09:48
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A Kyrgyzstani woman detained in Russian Anapa. Suspected of fraud

In Anapa, located in Russia, a young woman from Kyrgyzstan was detained on suspicion of committing fraud, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the Krasnodar Krai. According to preliminary investigation data, the 20-year-old Kyrgyz woman, acting as part of an organized criminal group, along with a 19-year-old resident of Rostov-on-Don, stole 6 million rubles from a courier of the fraudsters.

25.11.2025, 23:46
Foreigner in Bishkek Ripped a Kyrgyz Banknote. Now He is Being Deported
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Foreigner in Bishkek Ripped a Kyrgyz Banknote. Now He is Being Deported

A foreigner decided to conduct an experiment and filmed himself tearing a banknote with a denomination of 50 soms. On November 25, employees of the Bishkek City Police Department and the Lenin District Police Department were able to identify the man who became the hero of the video, which was actively circulated on social media. In the video, he openly tears the national currency, which, according to representatives of the agency, is a manifestation of disrespect for state symbols and moral

25.11.2025, 22:10
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Louvre Robbery. Another Suspect Detained

On Tuesday, French police specializing in the fight against organized crime detained a fourth, likely the last, suspect in the robbery of the famous Louvre Museum, as reported by Le Figaro. The detained individual is in custody at the Paris criminal police on suspicion of involvement in an "organized criminal group" and "criminal conspiracy," according to information from sources close to the investigation.

25.11.2025, 21:34
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Air Crash in Aktau. Kazakhstan Will Soon Publish Information on the Investigation

The Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, Maksat Kaliakparov, announced that the final report on the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, which occurred on December 25 near Aktau, will be published by the end of this year. He stated this at a press briefing in the government, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Kaliakparov noted that preliminary results were presented within three months after the incident, and a more detailed investigation is currently underway

25.11.2025, 21:05
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Former judges who softened the punishment for the murder suspect Aysulu have been sent to jail by the court.

The Pervomaisky District Court has issued a ruling to arrest three former judges of the Bishkek City Court, as well as a prosecutor. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It was previously reported that K. A., born in 1984, was detained on suspicion of the brutal murder and rape of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva. The suspect confessed to committing several serious crimes in recent years. The investigation established that his criminal

25.11.2025, 19:55
Former judges who altered the sentence of the murderer Aysulu Mukasheva have been detained
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Former judges who altered the sentence of the murderer Aysulu Mukasheva have been detained

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, former judges have been detained for making changes to the verdict in the case of the murder of Aysulu Mukasheva. The agency reported that Saniya Branchayeva, Zhanil Mambetaly, and Kaysyn Abakirov are accused of violations under the articles on "Corruption" and "Issuing an Unlawful Judicial Act" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Prosecutor D.M. also faced charges under the article "Corruption".

25.11.2025, 19:20
In Chuy Region, illegal construction sites were fined 400,000 soms
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In Chuy Region, illegal construction sites were fined 400,000 soms

In the Chui region, inspectors from the regional office of state architectural and construction control conducted a monitoring of construction sites. This was reported on the Ministry of Construction's website. According to the information received, at the direction of the Alamudun district prosecutor's office, an unscheduled inspection was initiated of the concrete facilities being constructed by the companies OsOO "Chopo-Tash" and OsOO "Nurlion Beton" in the

25.11.2025, 19:01
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The Case of Kumarbeka Abdyrova. Former Judge, Prosecutor, and Lawyer Detained

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on November 25, individuals suspected of corrupt actions and issuing unlawful court decisions have been detained in the case of taxi driver Kumarbек Abdyrov. Kumarbек Abdyrov, a 41-year-old taxi driver, is accused of committing several rapes and murders of young women, including an attempted murder of a 21-year-old woman in 2015.

25.11.2025, 18:52
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At the "Issyk-Ata" Sanatorium, a corruption scheme has been uncovered. Employees have committed to compensate for the damage.

At the "Ysyk-Ata" sanatorium, a consistently operating scheme has been discovered, through which employees embezzled funds received from clients. This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available data, certain employees of the sanatorium, abusing their authority, systematically misappropriated monetary funds received for services provided to the public.

25.11.2025, 16:02
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The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme at the "Issyk-Ata" sanatorium.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has uncovered organized corrupt practices at the "Issyk-Ata" sanatorium. This was reported in an official statement from the agency's press center. According to available information, some employees of the sanatorium abused their official positions, bypassing established financial procedures and systematically embezzling funds received for services provided to clients.

25.11.2025, 15:15
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Employees of the "Ysyk-Ata" sanatorium were taking clients' money for themselves, - GKNB

On November 25, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of a persistent corrupt scheme related to the embezzlement of funds at the "Ysyk-Ata" sanatorium. According to the investigation materials, the staff of the institution exploited clients' ignorance of the payment process to seize their money. "Payments through established payment terminals were not made, and records of patients were absent from the accounting

25.11.2025, 14:34
At the "Ysyk-Ata" Sanatorium, employees embezzled funds from services
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At the "Ysyk-Ata" Sanatorium, employees embezzled funds from services

In the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, it was reported about the discovery of a persistent corruption scheme in the sanatorium "Ysyk-Ata". Specialists established that some employees of the institution, abusing their powers, acted against the interests of the health resort. They organized a systematic embezzlement of funds received from the services provided, which contradicts established financial procedures. According to the information, the sanatorium

25.11.2025, 14:08
Damage to the Ecology of the Kyrgyz Republic. A Foreigner, the CEO of the Gold Mining Site "Dolpran," Detained
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Damage to the Ecology of the Kyrgyz Republic. A Foreigner, the CEO of the Gold Mining Site "Dolpran," Detained

The General Director of LLC "Kemin Resource Group", a citizen of the People's Republic of China, T.D., has been detained as part of an investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). During a check conducted with the participation of specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, serious violations concerning the ecology at the gold mining site

25.11.2025, 12:38
A Tokmok resident bought a car through Lalafo but fell victim to a scammer.
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A Tokmok resident bought a car through Lalafo but fell victim to a scammer.

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported the detention of a suspect in a fraud case related to the purchase of a car through the Lalafo platform. According to law enforcement agencies, a resident of Tokmok, known as D.N., filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin district. He stated that on November 9, 2025, he found an advertisement for the sale of a Volkswagen Passat on the Lalafo app. After communicating with the seller, he transferred

25.11.2025, 12:31
In Kemin, a previously convicted man was detained for fraud on Lalafo
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In Kemin, a previously convicted man was detained for fraud on Lalafo

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, a 26-year-old man, K.A., was detained in Kemin, who previously had legal issues due to similar crimes. He is suspected of deceiving a resident of Tokmok by selling him a non-existent Volkswagen Passat.

25.11.2025, 11:20
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Head of the developer of the Dolpran gold deposit detained. The company was reported by Tashiev.

In October of this year, during a meeting with the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, residents of the district expressed their grievances regarding the company's operations. Tashiev ordered an inspection of its activities. As part of the investigation, a commission was initiated involving specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to assess the environmental

25.11.2025, 10:22
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In Bishkek, the "Beacon" raid is taking place: fines totaling over 140,000 soms have already been issued.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a preventive event called "Beacon" began on November 25, as reported by the press service of the Patrol Police. As part of this initiative, patrol police officers monitor ambulances to assess drivers' reactions and identify those who violate traffic rules. If a driver does not yield to an ambulance, the patrol police officers stop them and draw up a report.

25.11.2025, 10:19
In Turkmenistan, two reservoirs have completely dried up due to drought.
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In Turkmenistan, two reservoirs have completely dried up due to drought.

As a result of the drought in the Balkan velayat of Turkmenistan, the Mammetkel and Delili reservoirs have completely dried up. These facilities are designed to accumulate floodwaters from the Etrek River (Atrik). This information is provided by the "Meteorological Journal". Photo from the "Meteorological Journal"

25.11.2025, 08:36
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Another earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan

On November 24, another earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the institute, the tremors reached a magnitude of three at the epicenter and were recorded the day before at 19:37.

25.11.2025, 06:47
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In Thailand, a woman "rose from the dead" five minutes before cremation

An unusual case occurred in Thailand, where a 65-year-old woman "rose from the dead" just five minutes before her cremation was set to begin. Temple staff noticed her weak movements as they were preparing to conduct the ceremony, reports Baza. The woman had been declared dead by doctors due to complications from a prolonged illness, and her family decided to proceed with the cremation. The grandmother was taken to the temple, and when the attendants opened the coffin, they saw that

24.11.2025, 23:39
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Actor Sergey Bezrukov accused of disrespecting the people and culture of Uzbekistan

At a press conference organized by TASS in early September, actor Sergey Bezrukov found himself at the center of a scandal due to his remarks regarding the culture and people of Uzbekistan. The event was dedicated to the 130th anniversary of poet Sergey Yesenin. This was reported by Meduza. During the event, Bezrukov recalled how four years ago he visited the grave of Tatyana Yesenina, the daughter of the famous poet, in Tashkent. According to him, he arrived at the cemetery at one in the

24.11.2025, 22:32
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On Chuy Avenue, a bus was involved in an accident

Today, November 24, on Chuy Avenue, near the intersection with Aitmatov Street, a traffic accident occurred involving a municipal bus and a Hyundai passenger car. This information was provided by witnesses of the event, reports Kaktus.media. Both vehicles were on the roadway. According to eyewitnesses, the passenger car may have been the cause of the collision.

24.11.2025, 20:55
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In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of auto frauds has been detained. Victims are being sought.

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of a man suspected of committing car fraud. According to the victim, N. B., on September 25, at a car dealership in the residential area "Archa-Beshik," a certain E. offered to exchange his "Volkswagen Passat B-6," valued at 600,000 soms, for a KIA K5 or Hyundai Sonata with an additional payment. However, after receiving the "Volkswagen," the perpetrator sold it to

24.11.2025, 20:41
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In Thailand, a woman woke up just minutes before her own cremation

Yesterday, November 23, an unusual incident occurred in Thailand: a 65-year-old woman, who was believed to be dead, woke up in her coffin just minutes before cremation. According to the Bangkok Post, her relatives brought her body to a temple, convinced that she had passed away the night before last. Local doctors diagnosed her as deceased based on complications from a chronic illness. During the preparations for the ceremony, the monks opened the coffin and noticed that the woman was showing

24.11.2025, 20:27
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A video of the beginning of the conflict in Manas has appeared online

A video has surfaced online that allegedly captures the early moments of a mass brawl in Manas. The footage shows a group of young people starting to argue, which eventually escalates into a physical confrontation. According to the footage, the conflict arose after guys from the "Sputnik" neighborhood beat up two representatives of the SMU. The victims called their acquaintances, which led to a mass brawl between the two groups. According to the Jalal-Abad region's Internal

24.11.2025, 17:20
In Tajikistan, a drone was used to eliminate Afghan smugglers
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In Tajikistan, a drone was used to eliminate Afghan smugglers

The border troops of Tajikistan have for the first time used a locally produced drone to neutralize a group of Afghan smugglers attempting to illegally cross the border. This was reported by Tajik media, citing official sources. According to the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), on the night of November 20, border guards noticed a group of seven individuals in the Hamadoni area. At 22:50, a drone was launched, which successfully struck the violators.

24.11.2025, 17:05
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In Baku, seven people were injured in an explosion at a business center

As a result of the explosion in Baku, which occurred in a five-story office building, seven people were injured, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan. The owner of the business center, Abulfat Aliyev, reported that the incident was caused by damage to a gas pipeline laid along a recently constructed road in front of the building. This led to the accumulation of gas in the premises.

24.11.2025, 16:09