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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
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Fire engulfed a residential building in "Kok-Zhar": four teams are working at the scene.

In Bishkek, in the Oktobrskiy district, a fire broke out in a residential building. The fire started on Nurmambetov Street, located in the residential area of "Kok-Zhar." Emergency services report that four fire crews and an operational headquarters have arrived at the scene. Currently, efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, and measures are being taken to prevent its further spread. Currently, information about the victims and the causes of the fire is being clarified.

26.12.2025, 11:08
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In St. Petersburg, Yekaterina Bivol will be tried for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs

The Lenin District Court of St. Petersburg has initiated an administrative offense case against Ekaterina Bivol. According to the information from the unified press service of the courts of the city, she is accused under Article 20.3.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which pertains to inciting hatred and humiliating human dignity.

26.12.2025, 10:17
In Kazakhstan, an interim report on the investigation of the AZAL disaster has been published
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In Kazakhstan, an interim report on the investigation of the AZAL disaster has been published

The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has published its interim report on the investigation of the crash involving an AZAL airline aircraft in 2024. A special examination found no traces of explosives on the wreckage of the aircraft. Photo from the archive. On December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft operating the Baku – Grozny route crashed near Aktau Airport.

26.12.2025, 09:14
In the Orenburg Region, three citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic died in a car accident, including a child.
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In the Orenburg Region, three citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic died in a car accident, including a child.

A serious traffic accident occurred on the M-5 "Ural" highway in the Orenburg region, resulting in the deaths of three citizens of Kyrgyzstan, including a child. According to Russian media reports, the collision involved three passenger cars. Additionally, five people sustained injuries of varying severity, including one child. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. Three passenger cars collided on the M-5 "Ural" highway, resulting in

26.12.2025, 06:49
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In 2025, 31 cases of murder related to domestic violence were registered

The head of the department for the prevention of domestic violence and coordination of mobile police reception offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Daniyar Saparbaev, reported in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" about 31 registered cases of murder related to domestic violence in 2025. Comparing with the previous year, the number of police calls regarding domestic violence cases increased by 4,320. Additionally, the number of victims seeking protective orders from the police

25.12.2025, 23:31
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Tashiev demanded that no one else be prosecuted for connections with organized crime groups.

On December 23, during the opening ceremony of the GKNB recreation area "Kyzyl-Beles," Deputy Prime Minister and head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev stated that in the future, no one should be held accountable for alleged connections with organized crime groups (OCGs). He emphasized that such groups have been completely eradicated in the republic, and for this reason, it is unreasonable to prosecute people for such connections.

25.12.2025, 23:27
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In Bishkek, a former traffic police officer is suspected of murdering his ex-wife.

A tragic event occurred in Bishkek: a former employee of the capital's traffic police, which has been disbanded, is suspected of murdering his ex-wife, sources from the "AKIpress Summary" editorial office reported. According to preliminary information, a resident of the capital contacted the police for help in searching for her sister. It turned out that the day before, on December 23, she had divorced her husband U.B., born in 1978, and went to work. On the same day, her

25.12.2025, 23:27
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In the Center for Children in Difficult Life Situations "Akniyet," there is hazing, - Deputy of the BGC

During the session of the Bishkek City Council on December 23, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov ("Yntymak") raised a troubling issue regarding hazing at the Center for Children in Difficult Life Situations "Akniyet." He reported that he has a video recording that demonstrates how children are treated in this institution. Ergeshov intends to pass this video to Vice Mayor Viktoriya Mozgacheva. He also noted that in recent weeks, there have been reports on social media and in the media

25.12.2025, 23:23
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A house is burning in Bishkek, with 2 fire brigades from the Ministry of Emergency Situations extinguishing the fire.

A fire occurred in a residential building on Logvinenko Street in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the provided information, the first fire crew was dispatched to the scene at 2:30 PM, followed by a second crew ten minutes later. A total of two crews and a headquarters are currently working at the site.

25.12.2025, 23:15
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Police officers were removed from their positions after the incident at the entrance to the Jay Sean concert

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that police officers were punished for serious disciplinary violations on December 24. The situation that led to this decision was recorded on video, which went viral on Kyrgyz social media. The footage shows two police officers in civilian clothes arguing with employees of the Bishkek City Police Department. It is believed that they were trying to enter a Jay Sean concert without tickets. During the conflict, one of them makes a

25.12.2025, 23:04
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The deputy opposed mandatory zero haircut in pre-trial detention centers.

At the meeting of the joint committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Seidbek Atambaev (District No. 20) raised the issue of the rules for detention in SIZO-1. He spoke about his recent inspection of this facility. In his opinion, the internal regulations should be clear to every inmate so that they can understand their rights. Atambaev emphasized the need to disseminate these rules among all those in custody.

25.12.2025, 23:03
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When the man went to the store for another bottle, his "Sprinter" was stolen.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported the detention of a suspect in a car theft during the operation "Search". According to information received by the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Tokmok on December 4, a man reported that his red "Sprinter" was stolen on November 26 at 19:00. The vehicle was parked outside his home on Zhantaeva Street.

25.12.2025, 23:02
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The police do not shelter suspects, including former colleagues, - head of the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs

On December 25, the head of the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs, Azamat Toktonaliev, commented to the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" regarding a high-profile crime involving a former inspector of the Bishkek Traffic Police, U.B., born in 1977. On December 23, on her birthday, a resident of the capital, U.Z., born in 1978, was shot in an apartment in a high-rise building on Bokonbaeva Street. The incident occurred after an argument with her ex-husband in the context of

25.12.2025, 22:53
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In Kyrgyzstan, 11 fires were registered in one day

In the last 24 hours, 11 cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, requiring the involvement of 12 fire brigades for their extinguishment. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the locations of the fires were distributed as follows:

25.12.2025, 22:52
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In Bishkek, a man urinated on the street during the day

Employees of the Patrol and Post Service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek conducted a preventive event, as reported by the press service of the capital's police. During the raid, they were searching for homeless citizens to provide them with protection from the cold during the winter period. While patrolling, the attention of the police was drawn to a man who was urinating in the alley during the day, without any shame in front of passersby.

25.12.2025, 22:46
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A resident of Tokmok had 620,000 soms, $5,000, and 20,000 tenge stolen from his home.

Information about the detention of a suspect in a series of apartment burglaries was received on December 23 from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. A resident of Tokmok contacted the police, reporting that on November 26 at around 5:00 PM, a thief had broken into his house, stealing 620,000 soms, $5,000, and 20,000 tenge.

25.12.2025, 22:42
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver of a "Nissan" presented fake driver's licenses

On December 23, information emerged about a case of driving under the influence and document forgery in Bishkek. The information was provided by UPMS inspector Nadyrbek Jusupov. According to Jusupov, the incident occurred on December 20, when patrol officers stopped a "Nissan Skyline" at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Young Guard Boulevard. During the check, the driver presented an ID in the name of Vladimir Leontiev, but the police officers had doubts about its authenticity. As

25.12.2025, 22:42
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Trans women fought in a nightclub in Bishkek

A video of an incident involving trans women has appeared on Kyrgyzstan's social media platforms. According to Nadyrbek Jusupov, an inspector from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a call was received at the duty station at 3 a.m. on November 8 regarding a fight between two individuals in one of Bishkek's nightclubs.

25.12.2025, 22:39
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Driver of "BAIK EU5" detained after fleeing the scene of an accident

On December 23, the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" learned about the detention of a driver who left the scene of an accident, reported another participant in the incident. According to information provided by the driver of the second vehicle, patrol officers were able to locate the offender and brought him in to draw up a report.

25.12.2025, 22:38
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What is known about the former traffic officer suspected of murdering his ex-wife?

On December 23, a tragedy occurred in Bishkek related to a divorce that ended in murder. In the evening, around 9:00 PM, a 47-year-old woman living in the capital was killed on her birthday. Her ex-husband, U.B.M., born in 1977, was detained as a suspect. According to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the divorce took place just a few hours before the incident. After the marriage was dissolved, a conflict arose between the spouses in their

25.12.2025, 22:25
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The police are conducting an investigation into the hazing incident at the "Akniyet" Children's Center

According to information received by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" from the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, a preliminary investigation began on December 23 in connection with a statement made by the deputy of the Bishkek City Council, Kazybek Ergeshov. At one of the city council meetings, he reported instances of hazing at the municipal institution "Center for Children in Difficult Life Situations 'Akniyet'."

25.12.2025, 22:22
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The GKNB detained the president of the Kok Boru Federation

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a case of large-scale fraud involving a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic has come to light. He used his fictitious connections with the GKNB to engage in illegal activities. Investigative authorities have established that the president of the Kyrgyz Kok-Boru Federation, known as "J.R.M.", fraudulently obtained 390 thousand US dollars from the head of one of the companies,

25.12.2025, 22:18
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Tashiev urged not to ruin the lives of the innocent for the sake of statistics

On December 23, at the opening ceremony of the recreation area "Kyzyl-Beles," the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, delivered an important address to representatives of national security and law enforcement agencies. In his speech, he emphasized the need for an objective approach and the inadmissibility of making unfounded decisions that could negatively impact the fates of innocent people.

25.12.2025, 22:13
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"Feeling of Guilt That You'll Have to Live With for a Lifetime." The Story of Drivers Involved in Fatal Accidents

The press service of UPSM presented video recordings that tell the stories of two drivers who became suspects in fatal pedestrian accidents. The first driver shared his story, stating that on November 13, around 11:00 PM, he was driving his car on Lev Tolstoy Street. Due to insufficient lighting in the area of the "Monolith" construction complex, he did not notice a pedestrian and hit him.

25.12.2025, 22:09
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Former Minister Orozov Stripped of Driving License for Drunk Driving

The Alamedin District Court made a decision regarding the case of the former Minister of Science and Higher Education Baktyar Saipidinovich Orozov, as reported on December 23 by the press secretary of the Chui Regional Court, Tilek Otorov. The court found him guilty under Article 193 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to operating vehicles while intoxicated, as well as transferring control to individuals under the influence of alcohol or those without

25.12.2025, 22:07
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Did you also receive such a "gift from the president"? The Main Intelligence Directorate warned about scammers sending messages on behalf of the head of state.

The Main Directorate for Criminal Investigation (GUBOP) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports an increasing number of scammers who send messages on behalf of the president in messengers and social networks, offering to click on a suspicious link. In an official statement, it is clarified that "government agencies and the president of the Kyrgyz Republic do not provide monetary 'grants' or 'gifts' through internet resources, messengers, or social networks."

25.12.2025, 21:57
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Kyrgyzstan's [individual] was delivered to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek due to inappropriate statements made in an interview with a blogger.

Law enforcement officials identified and brought to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek a Russian citizen, M. E., born in 1999. The reason for her detention was a video posted on social media in which she conducted an interview with a citizen of Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the capital's Internal Affairs Directorate, during the conversation, the Kyrgyz citizen made a number of statements that caused public discontent.

25.12.2025, 21:55
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In Bishkek, a car crashed into a Hyundai Sonata. The driver was drunk.

According to the press service of the Bishkek City Police, a call was received at "102" reporting that a driver of a Subaru, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, crashed into a Hyundai Sonata and then fled the scene of the accident. According to law enforcement data, inspectors promptly detained the violator.

25.12.2025, 19:17