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A citizen of a foreign state detained on suspicion of theft

In the Alamudun district police department, a statement was received from a citizen D.G., born in 1980, requesting assistance in connection with a theft. According to her, on November 27, an unknown individual broke into her store "D" in the village of Tash-Dobo through a window, from where he stole 25,000 soms and tobacco products worth more than 200,000 soms, after which he fled the scene of the crime. This information was announced by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs

16.12.2025, 10:05
Suspect in Donnarumma's home attack commits suicide
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Suspect in Donnarumma's home attack commits suicide

Tragic news has come from Le Parisien: one of the suspects in the robbery that took place at Donnarumma's home committed suicide in the Fren prison in May 2024. This crime occurred on the night of July 20 to 21, 2023, when Donnarumma and his wife became victims of an attack.

16.12.2025, 08:50
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A man attempting to beat an elderly woman was detained in Bishkek

A video has surfaced on social media showing a man attempting to assault an elderly woman. The Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek reported the initiation of an investigation into this incident. The incident was recorded in the automated information system of the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs Department. During operational activities, law enforcement was able to identify the attacker — a 34-year-old man, Ch. S., born in 1989.

15.12.2025, 23:35
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Bronze Medalist from Kazakhstan Sent to Colony

In Pavlodar, a court sentence was handed down to Daulet Shabanbaev, a well-known Kazakh freestyle wrestler and bronze medalist at the Olympic Games, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. The court found the athlete guilty of violence against law enforcement officers, sentencing him to three years in a medium-security prison.

15.12.2025, 22:34
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Dismissal of the Minister of Science. Official detained while intoxicated at the wheel - Media

According to local media reports, Bakhtiyar Orozov, who held the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, was detained for driving under the influence of alcohol. This information was provided by the staff of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on the night of December 15 in the village of Koi-Tash, where traffic police officers from the Chui region

15.12.2025, 21:33
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The Traffic Police of Chuy Region confirmed. Former Minister of Science was driving under the influence.

On the night of December 15, in the village of Koy-Tash, employees of the traffic safety department of the Alamedin district conducted a raid during which they stopped a Toyota Camry. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui region. Behind the wheel was 37-year-old O.B.S., a former Minister of Science and Higher Education.

15.12.2025, 20:40
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Student from Uzbekistan killed in shooting at Brown University, USA

As a result of the tragic shooting at Brown University, located in Providence, Rhode Island, a student from Uzbekistan was killed. This was reported by Akhror Burkhanov, the press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, on his Telegram channel. Read on the topic Two people were killed in the shooting at Brown University in the USA The incident occurred on Saturday when a shooting took place at the university, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to nine

15.12.2025, 20:28
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WT: Singer Elvis Presley found on the lists of sponsors for migrants arriving in the USA

A recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that the famous singer Elvis Presley, along with some other deceased individuals, was listed among the sponsors of migrants who arrived in the United States for humanitarian reasons. This was reported by The Washington Times. According to GAO data, several applications for migrant sponsorship included a Social Security number belonging to Presley. As of July 2024, more than 1,400 foreign nationals had

15.12.2025, 19:55
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The Louvre has temporarily closed due to a strike by museum staff.

On Monday, the Louvre in Paris suspended its operations due to a strike organized by museum staff, according to reports from French media. About 400 employees participated in a meeting where a unanimous decision was made to initiate the strike. The main reasons for the discontent were the deterioration of working conditions and the need for renovation of the museum.

15.12.2025, 19:51
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In Kara-Suu, suspects in the illegal trafficking of potent substances have been detained

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the detention occurred as a result of operational actions initiated on December 12 after a report was received at the Kara-Suu District Police Department. The report stated that a substance resembling a narcotic or its analogs might be present in a Hyundai Getz vehicle. Based on the collected data, a criminal case was initiated under Article 292 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the

15.12.2025, 18:48
The Bishkek - Osh route reopened after a rockfall: traffic restored
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The Bishkek - Osh route reopened after a rockfall: traffic restored

The work to clear the Bishkek – Osh road of rocks that fell from the mountainside has been successfully completed. Traffic is now restored in both directions, and fortunately, no one was injured. According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, the incident occurred on December 15, 2025, around 8:00 AM on the section of the road between the 427th and 451st kilometers. Rocks fell onto the roadway due to heavy precipitation, causing damage to the

15.12.2025, 17:27
Fire at the "Aziz" Market Fully Extinguished
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Fire at the "Aziz" Market Fully Extinguished

At 13:50, the successful process of extinguishing a large fire at the 'Aziz' market, located in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek on Mahatma Gandhi Street, was completed. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, the area of the fire was approximately 900 square meters. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.

15.12.2025, 16:40
In Osh, three children died from carbon monoxide poisoning
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In Osh, three children died from carbon monoxide poisoning

A tragedy occurred in the Osh region: three children became victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. This information was provided by the regional internal affairs department to the Kabar agency. On December 10, 27-year-old T.S. and 8-year-old B.N., suffering from poisoning, were taken to the hospital.

15.12.2025, 16:17
Explosive Devices Not Found in Five Schools of Bishkek
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Explosive Devices Not Found in Five Schools of Bishkek

Today in Bishkek, around 11:08, a report was received by the "102" service about the presence of suspected explosive devices in several schools, which was sent via the Telegram messenger. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the schools in question are No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private Kings International School. In connection with this situation, relevant materials were registered in the district departments, and preliminary investigations began.

15.12.2025, 16:03
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"We earned a living in Russia for 8 years." A family with children is left homeless due to a fire.

Gulzina Olzhobaeva turned to the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a distressing plea for help. She shared that she, along with her three children, has been left homeless after their house burned down, rendering it completely uninhabitable. Currently, in such harsh weather conditions, the family is forced to live in temporary housing that is in extremely poor condition. "Our family spent eight years building this house. All this time we worked in Russia, saving money to create a cozy

15.12.2025, 15:53
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In Bishkek, schools were checked due to reports of "mining" - false alarm

On December 15, 2025, at 11:08, the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a report about the possible presence of explosive devices in several schools in the capital. The information was transmitted via the Telegram messenger, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. Suspected educational institutions included general education schools No. 24, 44, 15, and 10, as well as the private Kings International School. All facts were recorded in the logs

15.12.2025, 15:22
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Three People, Including an Infant, Died in a Car Accident in the Uzgen District

As a result of a traffic accident in the Osh region, which occurred in the Uzgen district, three people died, including a newborn girl. The information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the Regional Road Safety Department. It became known that the collision of two cars took place on December 12 at around 22:20 on the Zhanibek-Kazy route. The driver of the "Kia KZ" was T. M., born in 1991, while the "Daeew Matiz" was driven by T. u. E., born in 1996.

15.12.2025, 15:11
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Freight train with fuel derailed and caught fire in Tajikistan

Near the village of Dakhana in the Javan district of Tajikistan, an incident occurred involving a freight train carrying fuel. According to information provided by the state enterprise "Rohi Ohani Tojikiston" (TJD), the train derailed and caught fire. Preliminary data suggests that the incident was caused by a landslide that damaged the railway track. This led to the train not only derailing but also overturning and catching fire in the process. TJD representatives noted that no one

15.12.2025, 15:02
Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Extinguished
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Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Extinguished

At the 'Aziz' market, located on Gandhi Street in the Pervomaisky district of the capital, a large fire was completely extinguished at 13:50. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the data from the operational duty management of the MES, the area of the fire was approximately 900 square meters. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

15.12.2025, 15:01
Hollywood director and his wife found dead in their home in Los Angeles
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Hollywood director and his wife found dead in their home in Los Angeles

As a result of a tragic incident that shocked Hollywood, Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their home in the prestigious Brentwood area of Los Angeles. This was reported by NBC Los Angeles. The Reiner family lived in a gated community, where access for outsiders is restricted due to high fences and gates. In connection with the murder investigation, their son Nick has come under suspicion, as he began abusing drugs in his teenage years and had been undergoing treatment in

15.12.2025, 14:16
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In five Bishkek schools, the police are searching for bombs

In Bishkek, students were evacuated from five schools, and the areas around them were cordoned off. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Today, December 15, at 11:08, law enforcement agencies received information about a possible terrorist act, received via the Telegram messenger. The mentioned educational institutions — schools No. 24, 44, 15, 10, as well as the private Kings International School — became the target

15.12.2025, 14:09
In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in the case of mass riots
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In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in the case of mass riots

A local resident has been detained in Bishkek, suspected of organizing events related to mass riots. Investigative actions were carried out by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), who, during the investigation of the criminal case, discovered that some citizens were holding meetings and expressing dissatisfaction with the current state policy, using agitation to plan disturbances. The suspect turned out to be J.M., born in 1971. Following a court sanction, searches were

15.12.2025, 13:34
Terrorist Attack in Sydney. The Attackers on People at the Beach Were Father and Son
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Terrorist Attack in Sydney. The Attackers on People at the Beach Were Father and Son

A tragic incident occurred in Sydney when a father and son opened fire on beachgoers. According to Australian police, the 50-year-old shooter was neutralized at the scene, while his son was injured and is currently in critical condition in the hospital. Authorities have classified this incident as a terrorist attack. According to ABC News, citing sources in law enforcement, one of the attackers had previously been investigated for possible connections to ISIS. The investigation is currently

15.12.2025, 12:54
Bombs are being searched for in five schools in Bishkek, students evacuated
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Bombs are being searched for in five schools in Bishkek, students evacuated

Photo from the internet. School No. 24 in Bishkek Today, information emerged about a potential terrorist threat at several educational institutions, including schools No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private Kings International School. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, a call regarding the possible threat was received by service 102 around 11:08. The call mentioned reports received via the Telegram messenger.

15.12.2025, 12:37
In Bishkek, reports of a possible bomb in several schools are being investigated
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In Bishkek, reports of a possible bomb in several schools are being investigated

At 11:08, the "102" service of the Bishkek City Police Department received a message via the Telegram messenger about a possible terrorist act in several schools in the city. The list included educational institutions: No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private school Kings International School. The press service of the Bishkek City Police Department confirmed that all received messages have been registered in the information log of the district internal affairs departments, and preliminary

15.12.2025, 11:51
A man was detained in Bishkek on suspicion of beating his underage daughter
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A man was detained in Bishkek on suspicion of beating his underage daughter

The Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital has begun an investigation into the case of bodily harm inflicted on a minor girl. A resident of the capital, T.B., reported to the police with a statement claiming that her ex-husband harmed their daughter, born in 2009. According to the mother, after the incident, the girl left her father's house.

15.12.2025, 11:39
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Azamat Maripov Sentenced. He Previously Criticized the President's Chief of Staff

Azamat Maripov has been convicted, as reported by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, citing information from the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek. According to the data, on October 6, Judge M. A. M. issued a ruling, finding Maripov guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code, including "Calls for mass riots and violence" and "Public calls for the seizure of power." As a result, he was sentenced to six years in prison.

15.12.2025, 11:33
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In Osh, a car driver fatally hit a schoolboy

A tragic incident occurred in Osh: a driver of a Mercedes-Benz fatally hit a 10th grader. This information was provided by the Patrol Police Department of the southern capital, as reported by Kaktus.media. Information about the incident was received from Osh hospital on December 14 at 11:30 PM. It was established that a 20-year-old driver from the village of Kashkaldak in the Nookat district ran over the teenager on Mamara Street, near a store. Unfortunately, the schoolboy was brought to the

15.12.2025, 11:24
A fire broke out at the market in Bishkek
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A fire broke out at the market in Bishkek

Today, December 15, a fire broke out at the "Aziz" market on Mahatma Gandhi Street in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire started in a container. To combat the fire, six fire crews and an operational group from the central fire service have been deployed.

15.12.2025, 11:14
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In the Moscow Region, Kyrgyzstani nationals were convicted for the purchase and sale of a newborn.

A court in the Shchelkovo district of the Moscow region has issued a verdict in a case involving the illegal sale and purchase of a newborn. A couple from Kyrgyzstan, who worked at a private clinic, as well as the mother who gave birth, have been convicted. The Prosecutor's Office of the Moscow region reported this incident. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that from December 2024 to February 2025, the couple offered a woman, who was in Russia without documents, to sell them

15.12.2025, 11:10
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Girl ran away from home, claiming that her father beat her.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a teenager left her home address. The girl, born in 2009, reported that her father had beaten her. Law enforcement officers detained the man. On December 14, a woman named T. B. approached the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department seeking help regarding her ex-husband. According to her statement, the man had used physical force against their minor daughter, which led to the girl's departure from home.

15.12.2025, 11:08
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Eight units are extinguishing a large fire at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek

A large fire occurred at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek, located on Gandhi Street, with the liquidation efforts being led by Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Ernest Jusupov. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Eight fire brigades are involved in fighting the fire, and efforts to completely extinguish the blaze are currently ongoing. According to preliminary data, the area of the fire is approximately 500 square meters. So

15.12.2025, 11:08
A fire broke out at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek
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A fire broke out at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek

A fire broke out at the 'Aziz' market on Gandi Street in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, the fire started in one of the trading containers. The incident was reported to the emergency services. Six fire brigades, as well as an operational group and headquarters, have been dispatched to the scene to combat the fire. Efforts to extinguish the flames are

15.12.2025, 11:07
A serviceman fatally hit a man in Koy-Tash
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A serviceman fatally hit a man in Koy-Tash

According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Police of the Chui region, the incident occurred in the Alamudun district. Sergeant J. uulu N., born in 2000, lost control of the Toyota Highlander vehicle on Central Street and hit a man who was on the roadside. As a result of the impact, the vehicle also collided with an excavator. Unfortunately, the pedestrian, named K. D., born in 1960, was caught under the wheels of the vehicle and did not survive.

15.12.2025, 10:42
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Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Contained

In Bishkek, at the "Aziz" market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street in the Pervomaisky District, a fire occurred, which was extinguished with the help of eight fire crews. The localization of the fire was completed at 10:16. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, efforts to fully extinguish the blaze are currently ongoing. Preliminary data indicates that the area of damage is approximately 500 square meters. Fortunately, there have been

15.12.2025, 10:28
In Kara-Suu, three people were detained with hundreds of doses of "Tropicamid" for sale
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In Kara-Suu, three people were detained with hundreds of doses of "Tropicamid" for sale

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, police officers detained three men suspected of illegal trafficking in potent substances, reports the press service of the Osh regional internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 12, information was received at the Kara-Suu District Internal Affairs Department that suspicious substances resembling narcotics were being transported in a Hyundai Getz vehicle. Based on this information, a criminal case was initiated

15.12.2025, 10:09
A fire occurred at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek
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A fire occurred at the "Aziz" market in Bishkek

A fire occurred today in the First May district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, at the 'Aziz' market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, six fire crews were involved in extinguishing the fire, as well as a headquarters and an operational group from the Crisis Management Center (CMC). Currently, work is ongoing at the scene to fully extinguish the fire.

15.12.2025, 09:54