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The FSB detained members of an organized crime group extorting money from migrants in Russia
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The FSB detained members of an organized crime group extorting money from migrants in Russia

In accordance with the higher leadership's course of Kyrgyzstan on combating organized crime, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained three members of an organized crime group — K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. These individuals had previously been convicted of serious crimes, according to information from the agency's press service. According to the GKNB, the detainees acted with the support of individuals connected to the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev.

03.11.2025, 11:12
Bandits from the Kamchi Kolbaev Organized Crime Group Extorted Money from Migrants in Russia
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Bandits from the Kamchi Kolbaev Organized Crime Group Extorted Money from Migrants in Russia

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of members of an organized crime group that was engaged in illegal activities on the territory of the Russian Federation. According to the agency's information, as part of the fight against organized crime, SCNS officers detained three citizens: K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. All of them had previously encountered legal issues related to serious crimes.

03.11.2025, 10:46
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The Central State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service reports 84 injured in the school cafeteria. The investigation is ongoing.

Recent information indicates that 84 people, including four educators, were affected by a mass food poisoning incident at the private school "Seitek STEM," located at 1/1 Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to medical data, 79 of the affected individuals sought assistance at the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, where they underwent tests

03.11.2025, 10:39
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In Kyrgyzstan, 12 fires registered in one day

In the last 24 hours, 12 cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, for the elimination of which 14 fire crews were dispatched, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on November 3. Fires were most actively raging in the Jalal-Abad region — three cases, in the Issyk-Kul and Osh regions — two each, as well as in Bishkek and Osh — one each. Additionally, one fire occurred in the Chui, Batken, and Naryn regions.

03.11.2025, 10:27
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Strong earthquake in Afghanistan - 7 dead, about 150 injured

This morning, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck the northern part of the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, located in Afghanistan. According to information provided by Reuters, the death toll stands at least at 7 people, while the number of injured has reached around 150.

03.11.2025, 10:19
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In Russia, a native of Kyrgyzstan is suspected of murdering and decapitating his mother, - media

A brutal crime occurred in Yekaterinburg, Russia, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old woman. According to the publication Uralweb.ru, her 21-year-old son, Kuvanchbek T., originally from Kyrgyzstan, is suspected of the murder. According to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Sverdlovsk region, on October 30, the police received information about the discovery of a headless woman's body in the Southwest Forest Park. At the time of discovery, the victim had

03.11.2025, 09:36
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In Alai, ten people died in two days: how are these traffic accidents related to each other?

On the highway Osh – Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam, two fatal incidents occurred within 48 hours, claiming the lives of ten people. Both accidents took place in the same area, on a similar stretch of road, with a time interval of less than a day. According to law enforcement information, on October 30 at 15:50, on the 78th kilometer of the Osh – Sary-Tash – Irkeshtam road, in the village of Zhylyu-Suu, a passenger car Audi 80 driven by 68-year-old R. K. collided with a truck JIEFANG.

02.11.2025, 16:33
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The driver of the "Mercedes" lay on the floor in the narcology department and refused to undergo a medical examination, pretending to be asleep.

On the night of November 1, police patrol officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz vehicle in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the driver, who was presumably in a state of intoxication, attempted to avoid punishment by calling a high-ranking acquaintance. However, refusing to comply with the patrol officers' instructions, he lay down on the floor, pretending to be asleep, instead of undergoing a medical examination at the narcological dispensary.

02.11.2025, 15:54
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Fire at the Raduga West boarding house site completely extinguished. Four cottages burned down.

A fire that broke out on November 1 at 13:29 on the territory of the Raduga West recreation center was completely extinguished by 21:08 the same day. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire covered an area of about 1,600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Five fire crews and an operational group participated in the firefighting efforts, successfully localizing and extinguishing the fire. The causes of the

02.11.2025, 09:08
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In Alai, the second fatal traffic accident occurred in two days. Five people died.

In the Alaï district of the Osh region, yet another tragic traffic accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of five people. According to 24.kg, the information was provided by the district internal affairs department. According to law enforcement data, the incident happened on November 1 at around 1:20 AM in the village of Tash-Koro, on the 67th kilometer of the Osh — Erketcham road. A Howo truck, heading towards Gulcho, veered into the oncoming lane and collided with a Tesla Model 3 that was

01.11.2025, 20:28
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The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan refuted the story about the daughter-in-law who made dumplings from her mother-in-law.

The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan stated that the information about an alleged murder involving a daughter-in-law who made dumplings from her mother-in-law is fictional. The judicial authorities emphasized that no such incidents have been recorded in the country. Recently, the plot of the program O'tkir tergov, which was aired on the Milliy channel, has been actively discussed on social media. In this material, the authors presented an "investigation" about an alleged horrific

01.11.2025, 19:03
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In Osh, the administrator of "Antikino" set up a drug den in one of the rooms.

Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, as part of the national event "Antikino," identified a number of violations, including the involvement of a minor in drug use. From October 27 to 30, 2025, inspections were conducted in entertainment establishments such as anti-cinemas, karaoke bars, and computer clubs located in major cities and regions of the country.

01.11.2025, 18:23
Fire at the "Rainbow WEST" Recreation Center Contained
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Fire at the "Rainbow WEST" Recreation Center Contained

At 16:00, the fire at the recreation center "Rainbow WEST," located in the village of Kosh-Kol in the Issyk-Kul district of the Issyk-Kul region, was successfully localized. According to preliminary data provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the area of the fire was approximately 1600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

01.11.2025, 16:50
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An accident occurred in the residential area "Archa-Beshik" involving a passenger car and a truck

On the afternoon of November 1, a traffic accident occurred in the residential area of "Archa-Beshik" in Bishkek. A passenger car collided with a truck, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. From the video recordings taken at the scene of the accident, it is evident that the front of the car is severely crumpled, and a truck is parked nearby. The road shows signs of the collision and damage to the asphalt.

01.11.2025, 16:49
Cottages of the "Rainbow" boarding house are on fire at Issyk-Kul
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Cottages of the "Rainbow" boarding house are on fire at Issyk-Kul

A fire occurred at the "Rainbow" boarding house in the village of Kosh-Kol, Issyk-Kul region. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, the fire engulfed several cottages. Four firefighting teams are on-site. Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations Information about the victims is currently being clarified. The causes of the fire will be determined after the fire is extinguished.

01.11.2025, 15:26
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Several cottages of the Raduga West boarding house are on fire at Issyk-Kul

Around noon on November 1, a fire broke out at one of the cottages of the Raduga West resort. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Soon, the flames spread to neighboring buildings, engulfing wooden cottages. The fire department was called to the scene. Before their arrival, local residents tried to extinguish the fire themselves and rescued furniture and other valuables from the neighboring cottages.

01.11.2025, 14:31
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Mass Poisoning Occurred at One of the Private Schools in Bishkek

In Bishkek, a case of mass poisoning has been recorded at one of the private educational institutions. This became known thanks to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health, reports 24.kg. On the night of October 31, 2025, at 10:30 PM, patients with symptoms of food poisoning were admitted to the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, among which were noted repeated vomiting, diarrhea, and severe pain sensations.

01.11.2025, 09:17
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In Russia, the body of a Kyrgyz woman without a head has been found. Her son has been detained.

On October 30, a decapitated body of a woman was found in a park in Yekaterinburg. Russian media, citing information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Sverdlovsk region and the Investigative Committee, report that the victim's identity was established through expert fingerprint analysis. As the publications found out, the lack of clothing and documents complicated the identification, but forensic experts were able to determine that it was a 41-year-old woman from one of the

31.10.2025, 23:39
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In Uzbekistan, a woman was sentenced for dismembering her mother-in-law for dumplings and killing her husband.

According to information provided by local media, the woman was sentenced to 12 years and 3 months in prison. The investigation established that the relationship between her and her mother-in-law had been extremely tense for a long time. The conflict escalated during a joint cooking session when, during an argument, the woman delivered a fatal knife blow to her mother-in-law. After that, the accused dismembered her mother-in-law's body and buried the remains in the garden. She used part of

31.10.2025, 22:35
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Fire in a Turkish hotel. The accused received life sentences.

On Friday, a court in Turkey sentenced 11 defendants to life imprisonment for a fire that claimed the lives of 78 people in January at the Kartalkaya ski resort located in the Bolu province, as reported by BBC News citing Reuters. The incident occurred in a restaurant of a 12-story chalet, where 238 guests were present. As a result of the panic, people were forced to jump out of windows into the darkness of the night.

31.10.2025, 21:46
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Drivers at the checkpoint complain about the traffic police inspector. Management's comment

Drivers waiting in line at the "Ak Tilek" checkpoint reported unlawful actions by a traffic police inspector. According to the drivers, he was assisting certain vehicles by allowing them to pass without waiting. This caused outrage among those who were in line, and they provided the editorial team of Kaktus.media with a video confirming their claims. “Today, October 31, a traffic jam formed at the checkpoint near Kant with trucks leaving Kyrgyzstan for Kazakhstan. All drivers were

31.10.2025, 19:53
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Drivers at the checkpoint complain about the traffic inspector allowing cars to pass out of turn.

The queue at the checkpoint "Ak Tilek" has led to complaints from truck drivers who claim that the traffic police inspector is violating the rules by allowing certain vehicles to pass. The editorial office of Kaktus.media received a video confirming these statements. On October 31, a traffic jam of trucks formed at the checkpoint in the Kant area, located on the "Black River," as they were exiting Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan. The drivers were waiting in line; however, some

31.10.2025, 19:26
In Chuy Region, a construction company was fined 800,000 soms
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In Chuy Region, a construction company was fined 800,000 soms

Violations in the construction of industrial facilities were identified in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The regional department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled inspection of the company OsOO "Lahor Steel Mill" at the request of the Sokuluk district prosecutor's office.

31.10.2025, 19:04