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In Bishkek, a driver who fatally hit a pedestrian was detained

In Bishkek, a driver was detained who fatally hit a pedestrian and fled the scene of the accident. According to law enforcement agencies, the accident occurred on December 27 at around 11:00 PM on 7 April Street. The driver, R. M., born in 2004, was driving a Hyundai Sonata and was heading south. He struck pedestrian K. A., born in 1995, who was crossing the road from east to west, in front of the "Anel" restaurant.

28.12.2025, 20:16
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In the Jumgal District, a car and a KamAZ truck collided. The driver and passenger died.

The accident occurred on December 27 in the village of Baizak, where a passenger car collided with a KamAZ truck. A video from the scene of the incident has appeared on social media, showing the moment of the collision. According to preliminary data, there were four people in the passenger car. As a result of the accident, the driver and his mother died, while the other two passengers sustained serious injuries and are in a coma.

28.12.2025, 18:55
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, a case of the distribution of extremist materials on social networks has been identified.

On November 6, employees of the department for combating extremism and illegal migration of the Ak-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs conducted a monitoring of social networks, during which they discovered a Facebook account spreading extremist materials. This incident was registered in the Unified Register of Incidents of the Ak-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs, which led to the initiation of a criminal case under Article 332, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz

28.12.2025, 17:48
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver fatally hit a pedestrian and fled the scene of the accident.

In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian. According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the incident occurred on December 27 at around 11:00 PM. The driver, R. M. D., born in 2004, was operating a Hyundai Sonata while traveling south on 7 April Street. Near the "Anel" restaurant, he struck pedestrian K. A. T., born in 1995, who was crossing the road from west to east. After the incident, the

28.12.2025, 13:38
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In Bishkek, a pedestrian was fatally struck on 7 April Street. The driver was drunk.

On the evening of December 27, around 11:30 PM, a tragic incident occurred on 7 April Street in Bishkek, resulting in the fatal injury of a pedestrian, born in 1995, named K.A. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. The driver of the Hyundai Sonata, identified as M.R., fled the scene. Unfortunately, the victim did not survive until the arrival of medical personnel and died at the scene.

28.12.2025, 11:39
In part of Bishkek, cold water will be temporarily turned off on December 29.
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In part of Bishkek, cold water will be temporarily turned off on December 29.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service According to information provided by the Bishkek City Hall press service, cold water supply will be suspended in the residential area of "Altyn Ordo" on December 29 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This will affect not only residential buildings but also educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and production establishments. The reason for the shutdown is the need to carry out work on pipeline

28.12.2025, 09:06
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They were rowdy and threatened the patrol officers. In Bishkek, two men were arrested for three days.

The employees of the patrol and post service of the police stopped the illegal actions of two men who exhibited aggression and used offensive language towards law enforcement officers. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, the incident occurred on December 26 at 02:10 in one of the hotels on Tokombaev Street. The data was recorded in the log of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktyabrsky District, after which a preliminary investigation

27.12.2025, 21:36
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The State Committee for National Security detained the contractor responsible for the repair of the Balykchy - Bokonbaeva - Karakol road.

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported the detention of the founder of the company responsible for the repair of the Balykchy - Bokonbaeva - Karakol road. This occurred due to serious violations related to compliance with deadlines and technical standards. According to the SCNS, the inspection was initiated at the direction of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the SCNS, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev. It concerned the

27.12.2025, 20:50
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Accelerated to 130 km/h. The driver of the "Gelandewagen" was held accountable

Employees of the Patrol Police Department discovered a video recording showing a driver of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class ("Gelandewagen") violating traffic rules by accelerating to 130 km/h on a busy highway. According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, after verification, the driver admitted his guilt and voluntarily approached the department.

27.12.2025, 20:46
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Kyrgyzstanis receive fraudulent links disguised as New Year greetings

As the New Year holidays approach, there is an active spread of fraudulent links on social networks and messengers, disguised as greetings, giveaways, and gifts. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the agency's information, criminals send messages promising cash prizes, bonuses, or gifts on behalf of government institutions, banks, or celebrities.

27.12.2025, 19:09
The head of the GKNB ordered the arrest of the founder of LLC "Kyrgyz Road Construction"
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The head of the GKNB ordered the arrest of the founder of LLC "Kyrgyz Road Construction"

During his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, the chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, held a meeting dedicated to the construction of a road in the southern part of the region. This was reported by the Region TV channel. Municipal leaders, representatives of law enforcement agencies, as well as employees of the Ministry of Transport and contractors working on the Balykchi — Barskoon road project were present at the meeting.

27.12.2025, 18:47
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Near Ala-Too Square, a man attempted to commit suicide

On December 27, the emergency call service "112" received a report that in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, on the 7th floor of a construction building, a citizen was attempting to commit suicide. Five employees of the Bishkek City Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene, where they negotiated with the man and were able to convince him to come down.

27.12.2025, 18:24
In Sokuluk, a man beat his wife's colleague
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In Sokuluk, a man beat his wife's colleague

The incident occurred in Sokuluk, where a man assaulted his wife's colleague. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to law enforcement, a 23-year-old individual, Ch.A., contacted the police.

27.12.2025, 16:08
An Employee of the Élysée Palace Stole Tableware and Sold It Online
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An Employee of the Élysée Palace Stole Tableware and Sold It Online

An employee of the Élysée Palace has been arrested by the Paris prosecutor's office on charges of stealing table porcelain and silver. The total value of the stolen property is approximately 40,000 euros. In connection with this, two other alleged accomplices have been detained, as reported by The Guardian. Photo The Guardian

27.12.2025, 15:45
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An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan at the epicenter.

According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 has been registered in Kyrgyzstan. This event occurred on December 26 at 22:17. The epicenter of the tremors was located 5 kilometers northwest of the village of Egin-Jai, 13 kilometers northwest of the village of Langar, 14 kilometers southwest of Karaganda, and 20 kilometers southwest of Kara-Otok.

27.12.2025, 14:05
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Near one of the car washes in Kainyda, brothers were beaten. Suspects detained.

A criminal case has been opened in the Panfilov District of the Chuy Region regarding hooliganism, during which three men were injured. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on December 18, 2025, a 39-year-old resident M. T. reported to the Interior Ministry of the Panfilov District that on December 16 at 5:30 PM, on the territory of the "Legacy" car wash in Kain, he and his brothers, M. T. (born in 1989) and M. A. (born in 1980), became victims of aggression from

27.12.2025, 14:01
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In the courtyard of the "Profi-Med" clinic, a man was beaten by a colleague's spouse

A criminal case has been opened in the Sokuluk district regarding the attack on a resident of Bishkek, as a result of which he sustained serious injuries. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 18, 2025, Ch. A., born in 2000, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Sokuluk district. He stated that on October 18 at 11:00, he was beaten without apparent reason by the spouse of his colleague, M. N., on the territory of the "Profi-Med" clinic.

27.12.2025, 13:50
Resident of Balakchy detained for spreading extremist materials on social media
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Resident of Balakchy detained for spreading extremist materials on social media

A man suspected of spreading extremist materials through social networks has been detained in Balakchy. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the provided data, law enforcement agencies identified an account on Facebook during monitoring of social platforms, from which prohibited materials were disseminated.

27.12.2025, 13:14
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Users of the Trust Wallet cryptocurrency wallet lost millions after a hacker attack

The Trust Wallet cryptocurrency wallet fell victim to a hacker attack during the night of December 26, resulting in users losing over 7 million dollars. This incident exclusively affected the browser version of the 2.68 extension for Chrome, while other versions and the mobile app remained safe. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and head of YZi Labs, which owns Trust Wallet, addressed the situation and urged users of the browser version 2.68 to immediately disable or uninstall it, followed

27.12.2025, 13:12
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Cambodia and Thailand Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

The defense ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have signed an agreement that takes effect immediately, as reported by BBC News. According to this agreement, the military forces of both countries will remain in their current positions and will not be moved. Residents of border areas affected by the conflict will be able to return as circumstances allow. In addition to this, Thailand has agreed to return 18 Cambodian soldiers if the peace agreement holds for 72 hours.

27.12.2025, 12:33
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In Russia, the investigation into the AZAL airline plane crash has been terminated

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has completed the investigation into the incident involving the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crashed on the territory of Kazakhstan after sustaining damage in Russian airspace. This was reported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov. He noted that an official notification about the termination of the investigation was received from the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin. In

27.12.2025, 10:47
Tajik Border Guards Neutralized Attack from Afghanistan
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Tajik Border Guards Neutralized Attack from Afghanistan

On December 23, at 23:30, an attack occurred on border post No. 5 "Bogh" of the Border Service Unit 0341 "Sarchashma" in Shamsiddin Shohin, as reported by Tajikistan's border guards. The agency's statement clarified that the attack was carried out by three members of a terrorist group intending to assault the guarded facility.

26.12.2025, 20:32
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Explosion in a Mosque in Syria. There Are Dead and Injured

In the city of Homs, located in Syria, a tragic incident occurred: an explosion took place in a mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab area, as reported by the state agency SANA. According to preliminary data, eight people were killed in the explosion, and another 18 were injured. According to a source from the security service, the cause of the explosion may have been explosives planted in the mosque.

26.12.2025, 19:52
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The further investigation of the murder of a woman, committed by her husband — a former police officer, will be handled by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).

In accordance with the order of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, the central office of this agency will be engaged in further investigation of the murder committed by a former police officer who is the spouse of the victim. The press service of the GKNB reported that an investigative operational group has been organized, and work on the case has already begun.

26.12.2025, 16:26
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In Bishkek, the police detained a drunken troublemaker

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred at a narcological center, where local law enforcement detained a drunken man who was causing a disturbance. According to information from the police, the detainee was in a state of alcohol intoxication and was exhibiting aggression, disrupting the peace. He insulted medical staff and employees of the facility, which violated public order.

26.12.2025, 16:21
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A Kyrgyzstani Miraculously Avoided Prison for Cutting Down 30 Birches in Kamchatka

In Kamchatka, a court process has concluded against a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who came to Russia in search of work and was caught illegally cutting down more than 30 white birch trees. This was reported by the news outlet M-MEDIA. During the proceedings, the young man admitted his guilt and compensated for the damage amounting to 53,000 rubles (approximately 59,000 soms). His remorse and positive references played a key role in reaching an agreement with the prosecution, which allowed him to

26.12.2025, 16:08
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The State Committee for National Security will investigate the murder of the ex-wife of a former police officer in Bishkek.

The investigation into the high-profile murder of a woman, in which her ex-husband, a former police officer, is suspected, is now under the jurisdiction of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB). This was announced in a press release from the agency. A personal directive to transfer the case was given by Kamchybek Tashiev. The GKNB has already formed an investigative-operational group, and the investigation has begun.

26.12.2025, 16:07
Kyrgyzstani Extradited from Vietnam, Accused of Fraud
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Kyrgyzstani Extradited from Vietnam, Accused of Fraud

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, known as T.A., has been extradited to Bishkek. He is accused of committing fraud in a significant amount, specifically 16.4 million soms. This information has been officially confirmed by the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the prosecutor's office, the extradition took place thanks to cooperation with the Vietnamese authorities.

26.12.2025, 15:47
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Vietnam extradited a Kyrgyzstani citizen to their homeland at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, a citizen of the country named T. A. has been extradited from Vietnam. He is accused of fraud that caused damage amounting to 16.4 million soms. After the extradition, the suspect was transported to Bishkek under the guard of officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and the National Central Bureau of Interpol. He is currently in a detention center, where criminal

26.12.2025, 15:42
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The GSIN purchased fish at inflated prices, causing damage of 15.9 million soms.

A check was conducted by the Prosecutor's Office overseeing compliance with laws in the penal enforcement system at the State Service for the Execution of Punishments (GSIN). As a result of this inspection, officials from the agency discovered significant violations in the area of procurement, as reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. It was revealed that during 2025, officials of the GSIN were purchasing frozen fish for the needs of convicts and detainees

26.12.2025, 15:35
Fire in a residential building in the "Kok-Zhar" housing complex extinguished
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Fire in a residential building in the "Kok-Zhar" housing complex extinguished

In Bishkek, in the territory of the Oktobrskiy district, an operation to extinguish a fire that occurred in a residential building of the "Kok-Zhar" housing complex has been successfully completed. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to reports, the fire started on Nurmambetov Street. The fire was completely extinguished by 14:27. Four firefighting units and a command post were involved in extinguishing

26.12.2025, 15:26
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Murder of a Woman by Her Ex-Husband: The State Committee for National Security Will Take Over the Investigation

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) will investigate the brutal murder committed by the victim's ex-husband. This was reported by the press service of the agency. According to the directive from GKNB Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev, the criminal case has been transferred to the central office of the service, where an investigative and operational group has been formed for further examination.

26.12.2025, 14:54
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Myrlan Taalaybekov (Tsarikaev) forgave the men who beat him.

According to Mirlan Taalaibekov (Tsarikaev), he decided to forgive the men who beat him. He shared this in an interview with the "Nomad" television channel. Initially, he linked the incident to his work, but during the investigation, it became clear that the attack happened by chance.

26.12.2025, 14:48
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Lufthansa plane makes emergency landing at Almaty airport

An emergency landing of a Lufthansa plane occurred at Almaty International Airport. This was reported by the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan. The incident took place on December 26, when a passenger on flight LH 0722, which was traveling from Munich to Beijing, lost consciousness and subsequently passed away.

26.12.2025, 14:31
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A group of citizens suspected of committing hooliganism has been detained

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reports the detention of a group of individuals suspected of hooliganism. According to the provided information, on December 18, 2025, a local resident born in 1986 named M.T. approached the Panfilov District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that on December 16, around 5:30 PM, a group of unknown individuals attacked him and his brothers—M.T., born in 1989, and M.A., born in 1980—without any apparent reason at

26.12.2025, 14:28
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In Tash-Kumyr, fish farms illegally occupied land plots

The State Committee for National Security initiated an inspection of fish farms in Tash-Kumyr, conducted by the Land and Water Supervision Service. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. During the inspection, it was established that out of the seven fish farms examined, five were found to be in violation of the legislation. It was noted that some of them had unlawfully occupied land plots and used them for purposes not intended, which contradicts the established

26.12.2025, 14:03
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Officers of the SBNON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison

According to information received by the editorial staff of Kaktus.media, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek sentenced officers of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan to 13 years in prison. On December 4, the judge found officer N. V. I. not guilty under part 3 of article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "Illegal production of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogs for the purpose of large-scale

26.12.2025, 12:27
20 Tons of Tail Fat from China Attempted to Be Smuggled into Kyrgyzstan in Violation of Sanitary Norms
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20 Tons of Tail Fat from China Attempted to Be Smuggled into Kyrgyzstan in Violation of Sanitary Norms

At the veterinary control point "Torugart" in the Naryn region, a shipment weighing 20 tons of tail fat was stopped while attempting to be imported from China. This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. The inspection conducted by the inspectors revealed serious violations of veterinary and sanitary norms in accordance with the Eurasian Economic Union regulations. In particular, the accompanying documents did not meet the requirements, and

26.12.2025, 12:05
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The US launched a missile strike against the "Islamic State" in Nigeria

The United States of America has carried out a series of "precision strikes" on the facilities of the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IS) in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced this on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that terrorists have brutally persecuted innocent Christians for many years, if not centuries. “I warned these terrorists: if they do not stop the persecution of Christians, they

26.12.2025, 11:26