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In Naryn, the sale of coal at inflated prices was prevented

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR), in cooperation with the antimonopoly service and local authorities in Naryn, conducted an operation aimed at preventing unjustified price increases for coal. On December 8, during joint actions, six trucks loaded with coal from the Kara-Keche deposit, weighing a total of 108 tons, were detained. The coal was intended to be sold in Naryn at an inflated price of 6000 soms per ton.

16.12.2025, 17:48
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Suspects in Robbery Detained in Bishkek

According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District of Bishkek, the arrest took place as part of the investigation into a robbery reported by J. S. He stated that on November 25 at around 05:30 in the village of Jal, two men, threatening him with physical harm and using sticks, openly took his mobile phone, a Redmi 13 Pro, valued at 26,000 soms. As a result of operational-search activities, law enforcement officers were able to identify the suspects, who turned out to be J. S., born in

16.12.2025, 17:13
The State Committee for National Security intervened - coal prices dropped: results of the raid in the Naryn region
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The State Committee for National Security intervened - coal prices dropped: results of the raid in the Naryn region

In the Naryn region, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) together with representatives of local authorities conducted a successful operation to combat the unjustified increase in coal prices. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the activities aimed at ensuring the availability of coal for the population, a batch of six trucks loaded with coal from the Kara-Keche deposit, weighing a total of 108 tons, was detained. The

16.12.2025, 17:03
Promised to free his father from prison: a fraudster in Batken swindled 1.5 million soms
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Promised to free his father from prison: a fraudster in Batken swindled 1.5 million soms

In Batken, a 28-year-old local resident reported a fraud to the city police department. This was reported by the regional police department. According to available information, a 46-year-old man named E.S. from Batken managed to gain the trust of the complainant by promising to assist in the release of his father, who is in custody. For his "services," the fraudster received 1.5 million soms and then disappeared, making up various excuses.

16.12.2025, 16:31
In the Moscow Region, a teenager attacked students with a knife: one child died
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In the Moscow Region, a teenager attacked students with a knife: one child died

In Odintsovo, located in the Moscow region, a tragic incident occurred when a teenager attacked school students with a knife. According to information provided by the Investigative Committee of Russia, one child has died. Photo from the media. In the Moscow region, a teenager attacked students with a knife and took a selfie against the backdrop of the deceased child

16.12.2025, 15:56
A cache of firearms discovered on the outskirts of Balikchy
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A cache of firearms discovered on the outskirts of Balikchy

In the Issyk-Kul region, on the outskirts of the city of Balakchy, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) discovered a stash of firearms during operational activities. According to information provided by the security service, two firearms were found in this cache: a Makarov pistol and a revolver. Both weapons had their serial numbers removed, indicating an intentional concealment of their origins.

16.12.2025, 15:50
In the Jeti-Oguz District, 2.4 hectares of agricultural land were returned to the state
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In the Jeti-Oguz District, 2.4 hectares of agricultural land were returned to the state

In the Jeti-Oguz district, the prosecutor's office identified discrepancies with the land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. This became known from a statement by the General Prosecutor's Office of the KR. The inspection revealed that land plots intended for agriculture, with a total area of 2.4 hectares, located in the Barskoon rural administration, were unlawfully transferred to private ownership.

16.12.2025, 15:45
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"Quick Money" Turned into a Scam: 15 People Became Victims of Fraud in Osh

The Osh Internal Affairs Department has urged residents of the city to be vigilant about reports of online fraud and not to fall for tempting promises of quick wealth. From December 12 to 16, 15 victims reported to the police about the actions of the company VML_KG. Citizens stated that they installed the mobile application of this company and believed the advertisement promising earnings for watching ads. This project was positioned as a "family business" with a guarantee of rapid

16.12.2025, 15:16
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Instead of a prestigious job - a military camp. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic urges Kyrgyz citizens to be vigilant.

On December 10, with the assistance of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia and the Honorary Consulate in Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic carried out the evacuation of a Kyrgyz woman who found herself in Myanmar. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. According to available information, the woman fell victim to a deception related to labor migration. She was misled by promises of high-paying work and ultimately ended up being illegally held in

16.12.2025, 14:35
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In Russia, a Kyrgyzstani was fined for attempting to bribe a police officer

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan was fined in the Tver region of Russia for attempting to bribe a police officer. This information was provided by the regional prosecutor's office. The man, who was in Russia illegally, was detained by transport police in Kimry. To avoid deportation, he attempted to offer a bribe of 10,000 rubles; however, the police officer declined the offer and reported the incident.

16.12.2025, 14:24
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Schoolboy with a knife injured three people at a school in Odintsovo

In the Moscow region city of Odintsovo, an incident occurred: a schoolboy attacked his peers with a knife. According to REN TV, three people were injured as a result of the attack. The incident took place at an educational institution located in the village of Gorki-2 in the Odintsovo district. The attacker, according to preliminary data, is a student of this school. The motives for his actions and other details of the incident remain unknown for now.

16.12.2025, 13:50
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In an elite school in the Moscow region, a teenager attacked students with a knife. There is one fatality.

In the village of Gorki-2, located in the Moscow region, a tragic incident occurred: a masked teenager with a knife attacked students of the Uspenskaya school. This was reported by the publication "Moskovsky Komsomolets." According to information from the media, as a result of the attack, one of the fourth-grade students died, and a security guard of the educational institution was injured.

16.12.2025, 13:35
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued a storm warning: avalanches and ice are possible in the mountain passes.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a storm warning that will be in effect from December 17 to 19 due to expected precipitation. According to the agency's information, during this period, there may be avalanches, snow drifts, and ice formation in the mountainous regions of the country. Dangerous conditions are expected on several highways:

16.12.2025, 13:20
The GKNB detained the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service.
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The GKNB detained the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service.

On December 10, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained Colonel of Police A.T.A., who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service. He is suspected of receiving systematic bribes from subordinates. According to the GKNB press center, since 2024, the detained individual had been conducting illegal collections from employees of the Balakchi security department, using the head of that department, D.T.I., and his associate for this purpose.

16.12.2025, 12:30
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Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service of the Kyrgyz Republic Detained

According to the information from the press service of the agency, the detention took place as part of a criminal case initiated based on suspicions of receiving regular bribes. The bribes were allegedly given for the employment of police officers to guard various facilities outside of working hours. Investigative actions are ongoing, and at the moment, other employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic who may be involved in this case are being identified. An active

16.12.2025, 12:22
The Bishkek - Osh route has been reopened after a rockfall
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The Bishkek - Osh route has been reopened after a rockfall

Traffic on the road has been restored After the completion of clearing works, the Bishkek – Osh road has been reopened for traffic. This became possible due to the removal of stones that had fallen from the mountainside the day before. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, traffic is now restored in both directions, and fortunately, no one was injured.

16.12.2025, 11:04
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In the Sokuluk District, a regulating reservoir has been returned to the state

In the Sokuluk district, a significant legal initiative has taken place: a regulating reservoir, valued at 43 million soms, has once again become state property. This became known thanks to information from the General Prosecutor's Office. According to reports from the prosecutor's office, during an inspection, the supervisory authority of the district found that the reservoir, located in the village of Aral of the Sary-Özön rural administration and covering an area of 12.3 hectares,

16.12.2025, 10:25
Terrorist Attack in Magdeburg: Germany Deports Suspect from Central Asia
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Terrorist Attack in Magdeburg: Germany Deports Suspect from Central Asia

In Germany, a 21-year-old suspect has been detained, who is believed to have been preparing a terrorist attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg. According to information provided by DW, he is set to be deported. Photo from the archive. On the evening of December 20, 2024, an SUV drove into a crowd at the Christmas market in the center of Magdeburg

16.12.2025, 10:11
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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