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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
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Fight near a nightclub in Bishkek. Police detained the suspects.

On Akhunbaev Street, near the nightclub "Bulki," an incident occurred. The capital's police confirmed information about a mass brawl and reported the detention of all suspects. The event took place today, October 31, around 07:25. Police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they confirmed the presence of a conflict. All participants in the brawl were taken to the station for further investigation. Necessary investigative actions are currently being conducted, and details

31.10.2025, 15:54
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Fight near a nightclub in Bishkek. Police detained suspects (video and photos)

The incident occurred on Akhunbaeva Street in Bishkek, where reports indicate a conflict arose between several individuals outside the nightclub "Bulki." Police officers promptly arrived at the scene following a call received at 07:25 on October 31. Upon arrival, the police confirmed the fact of a fight, and all participants were taken to the station for further investigation. Necessary investigative actions are being conducted as part of the pre-trial proceedings. Additional

31.10.2025, 15:42
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In Yekaterinburg, a Kyrgyz woman has been murdered and decapitated. The suspect is her son.

On October 30, the body of a 41-year-old woman without a head was found in the southwestern part of the Yekaterinburg forest park by a passerby who was jogging. Her 21-year-old son is the main suspect in this crime. This was reported by the URA agency. According to the investigation, the mother and son arrived in Yekaterinburg from Kyrgyzstan in 2023. The woman worked in a shopping center, while her son did not have a permanent job.

31.10.2025, 15:17
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The GKNB detained the former head of the apparatus of the Jaiyl District Court

Suspicion of bribery has fallen on D. A. K., the former head of the apparatus of the Jayil District Court, who was detained based on information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). It became known that in November 2023, D. A. K. and one of the judges, acting together, extorted $10,000 from Y. M. M. (who is a relative of the defendant A. D. M.) for assistance in obtaining a favorable court decision. As a result, Y. M. M. handed

31.10.2025, 15:14
More than a thousand exhibits stolen from a museum in California
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More than a thousand exhibits stolen from a museum in California

In Oakland, California, a large-scale robbery occurred — more than a thousand various exhibits disappeared from the museum, including jewelry and sports trophies, as reported by CNN. The theft took place early in the morning on October 15. Among the stolen items are works by artist Florence Reznikov, Native American baskets, carved walrus tusks, as well as various badges and medals.

31.10.2025, 15:02
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Kyrgyzstan helped to bring back daughters from forced labor in a neighboring country

Two young Kyrgyz women, one of whom is a minor, were returned to their homeland from Kazakhstan, where they were subjected to forced labor migration. This was reported by the ombudsman's secretariat. In early October 2025, a resident of the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region named M. S. J. contacted the ombudsman asking for help in bringing her daughters back, who had been working in the neighboring country for a year and a half. According to her, in March 2024, a certain K. K. took the

31.10.2025, 14:56
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In the village of Kok-Zhar, an ambulance ran over a person to death.

In the village of Kok-Zhar, a fatal road traffic accident occurred. On the evening of October 30, around 7:00 PM, an ambulance struck a pedestrian. This information was provided by the staff of the Public Safety Management of the Bishkek City Police. According to available data, the driver, born in 1989, was operating a "Daimler Benz 313" vehicle owned by the LLC "Liberty-Med." He was traveling along 7 April Street heading north when he hit a man, born in 1957, who was

31.10.2025, 14:38
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Two sisters from Kyrgyzstan were forcibly held in Kazakhstan—ombudsman

Recently, two young women, one of whom is a minor, were returned to Kyrgyzstan after being in labor migration in Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman Institute. The girls' mother, who lives in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, sought help from Ombudsman Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva at the beginning of this month.

31.10.2025, 14:27
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In the village of Kok-Zhar, an ambulance ran over a pedestrian to death.

On the evening of October 30, a tragic road traffic accident occurred in the village of Kok-Zhar involving an ambulance, according to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. Preliminary data indicates that the driver, born in 1989, was operating a "Daimler Benz 313" vehicle owned by LLC "Liberty-Med." He was traveling north on 7 April Street and struck a man born in 1957 at a pedestrian crossing in front of house No. 42, as the man

31.10.2025, 14:21
Former Head of the Jayil District Court Apparatus Detained
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Former Head of the Jayil District Court Apparatus Detained

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported the detention of the former head of the apparatus of the Jayil District Court. According to the committee's information, during operational-search activities aimed at identifying corruption schemes among judicial workers, data was collected regarding the unlawful actions of a judge and the former head of the apparatus of the Jayil District Court, known as D.A.K.

31.10.2025, 14:15
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Storm Warning Issued in Kyrgyzstan: Rain and Snow Expected

On November 4-5, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan, as warned by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. During these days, precipitation is forecasted across the country, including heavy rains that may turn into snow. Snowfall is expected in mountainous areas, and on some sections of roads, the formation of ice and snowdrifts is possible. Additionally, fog will be observed in some places during the night and morning hours.

31.10.2025, 14:00
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Conflict After Halloween: MUCA Students in Tokmok Taken to the Police

On the evening of October 30, around 8:00 PM, an incident involving students occurred near the International University of Central Asia (IUCA) in Tokmok. This information was announced by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to law enforcement agencies, a signal about a mass brawl was received at the Tokmok Internal Affairs Department. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. It was established that an event dedicated to

31.10.2025, 13:58
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Driver crashed into a tree. The Main Internal Affairs Directorate reported details of the accident in Bishkek

On October 31, around 6:00 AM, a traffic accident occurred in Bishkek on Tokombaev Street, where a car collided with a tree. According to information from the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, a 19-year-old girl driving a Subaru Forester lost control and crashed into an obstacle while heading west on Tokombaev Street. As a result of the incident, the driver and her passenger, born in 2007, were taken to the hospital with various injuries.

31.10.2025, 12:27
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The GKNB conducted a search in 84 exchange offices at the Dostuk checkpoint in Osh

In Osh, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) conducted searches at numerous exchange points located at the "Dostuk" checkpoint, which were operating without licenses from the National Bank. It became known that earlier the GKNB and the Osh branch of the National Bank had already held several exchange offices administratively liable, imposing a fine of 17,500 soms. However, the owners continued their activities illegally, which became the basis for initiating a

31.10.2025, 12:13
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The GKNB conducted mass searches at exchange points at the "Dostuk - Automobile" checkpoint.

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), at the checkpoint "Dostuk - Avtodorozhny," most exchange points operated without the necessary permits. At the same time, no administrative measures were taken, which allowed them to continue their illegal activities. As a result, the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic initiated a criminal case under Article 218, Part 2 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "Illegal entrepreneurial and

31.10.2025, 11:46
The State Committee for National Security seized over 66 million soms during an inspection of exchange offices at the "Dostuk" checkpoint.
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The State Committee for National Security seized over 66 million soms during an inspection of exchange offices at the "Dostuk" checkpoint.

According to information from the GKNB press service, it was established during operational activities that there were 116 exchange points operating in the area adjacent to the 'Dostuk-Auto Road' checkpoint, of which 84 did not have the necessary licenses. Previously, in cooperation with the Osh branch of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, administrative measures were taken against illegal exchange offices, resulting in fines totaling 17,500 soms. However, their activities

31.10.2025, 11:24
The police detained participants of a fight near the nightclub "Bulki" in Bishkek
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The police detained participants of a fight near the nightclub "Bulki" in Bishkek

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department, a patrol crew immediately arrived at the scene. It has been established that a fight indeed took place. All individuals involved in the conflict were detained and taken to the police station for further investigation. The Main Internal Affairs Department reports that necessary investigative measures are being conducted as part of the pre-trial proceedings to clarify all circumstances of the incident.

31.10.2025, 11:10
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A Mass Brawl Occurred Near the Nightclub "Bulki" in Bishkek

Today, around 7:25, the duty unit of the Bishkek City Police received a signal about a mass brawl that occurred near the nightclub "Bulki". According to information from the press service of the city police, a patrol crew immediately left for the scene. Upon arrival at the conflict site, law enforcement officers detained the participants of the brawl and took them to the station for further investigation.

31.10.2025, 10:49
Millions of Som and Dollars: The State Committee for National Security Disrupted a Network of Illegal Exchange Offices at "Dostuk"
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Millions of Som and Dollars: The State Committee for National Security Disrupted a Network of Illegal Exchange Offices at "Dostuk"

According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the operation of illegal exchange offices at the 'Dostuk' checkpoint, located in Osh on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, has been halted. During the operation, 116 currency exchange offices were discovered, of which 84 were operating without the necessary licenses.

31.10.2025, 10:23
Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight
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Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight

Erzhan Babakumarov. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. According to Orda.kz, citing the Astana police, Erzhan Babakumarov, who was 56 years old, died as a result of a fight. Preliminary reports indicate that a conflict arose between him and his 36-year-old acquaintance, leading to a verbal altercation. During the confrontation, Babakumarov sustained injuries that turned out to be fatal. The police have already initiated a criminal case for murder.

31.10.2025, 10:22
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502 Bad Gateway

A video has appeared on the Internet in Kyrgyzstan showing searches being conducted in the home of former member of the Jogorku Kenesh, Shailoobek Atazov. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has published a statement clarifying that this video is not new. The events captured in it relate to investigative actions carried out in June 2025, as part of a criminal case initiated under articles concerning the financing of organized criminal groups, according to Article 263 of the Criminal Code.

31.10.2025, 09:33
The assets and lands of the company "Suluktukomur" have been returned to the Suluktu City Hall.
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The assets and lands of the company "Suluktukomur" have been returned to the Suluktu City Hall.

According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it was established during operational activities that a number of assets and land plots of the Open Joint Stock Company "Suluktykomur" ended up in the ownership of affiliated individuals. As a result of the work carried out, the owners agreed to return the property back to the municipal ownership of the Sulukty city administration. The returned objects include:

31.10.2025, 09:30
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GKNB: The State Has Reclaimed Sold Assets and Land of the Coal Company

According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, objects and land plots of the coal company "Сүлүктүкомур" were discovered in Suluktu, which had previously been sold and registered to affiliated persons. As a result of the operational-investigative measures conducted, the owners of the objects agreed to return them to the local administration's balance.

31.10.2025, 09:09
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Another Terrible Car Accident in Bishkek Involving Schoolchildren (Caution, Photo!)

Six schoolchildren were injured as a result of a road traffic incident in Bishkek. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. The accident occurred early in the morning, around 01:30, on Osmonkul Street. The driver, whose identity has not yet been established, lost control of a Hyundai Sonata, causing the car to crash into a transformer and then into the fence of a private house.

30.10.2025, 15:51