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GKNB: Human Rights Defender Detained for Extorting $50,000
The investigation established that the accused demanded money for a favorable decision on a criminal case.
24.10.2025, 17:00
The investigation established that the accused demanded money for a favorable decision on a criminal case.
In the capital, in the southwest of Bishkek, water supply will be temporarily suspended on October 27. This will occur from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, according to information provided by the city administration. The area affected by the water outage includes the following streets:
In some regions of the country, temporary power outages are expected. This is reported by local energy companies. 1 Talas Region From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Taras (there will be outages on the streets of Alymbekov, Chingiz Aitmatov, in the area of the MREO of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, as well as on the streets of Krupskaya, 50 Years of Kyrgyzstan, Pushkin, Lesnaya, Turdaliev, Youth, Kurunkeeva, Moskvitshenko, Bokonbaev, Mira, Yubileynaya, Gagarin, and Kyrgyzskaya, including the
On October 23, a tragic accident occurred in Kazakhstan, claiming the lives of 12 people. According to Tengrinews, the incident took place on the Samara – Shymkent road, near the village of Belkopa, when a DAF truck collided with a passenger minibus "Gazelle." Preliminary data indicates that the truck crossed into the oncoming lane. As a result of the collision, both drivers and ten passengers died at the scene, including children aged three and nine. One teenager is in serious
Bishkek October 25, Saturday The temperature at night will be +9...+11 °C, with no precipitation.
A case involving a young man and a minor girl was recorded in one of the booths.
At a press conference, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov emphasized that the renovation of buildings is impossible without the consent of apartment owners. He noted that the need for renovation will increase in the future, and these aspects are already taken into account in the General Plan. Kadyrov also clarified that the presence of investments is a key factor for the implementation of renovation. "If investors are willing to engage in this process, the General Plan includes areas where this is
The Vice Mayor of Bishkek, Azamat Kadyrov, announced an initiative at a recent press conference regarding the use of the existing railway in the city for public transport needs. This will establish a connection between the eastern and western parts of the capital, as well as link Bishkek with cities such as Kant, Tokmok, and Kara-Balta. Kadyrov noted that the General Plan includes the introduction of tram lines, which could be one of the steps toward improving the public transport system.
The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan has established that the building was illegally transferred to private hands. In recent days, the mayor's office of Naryn has once again received the balance of the boiler house located at 2 "B" Lenin Street. This building, previously owned by the municipal enterprise "Naryn Heating Supply," was illegally sold in January 1992 to a citizen, Ts.Kh., who worked at the same enterprise. From 1994 to 2018, it changed owners
During the operational and preventive action "Anti-Racket," conducted on October 23 and 24 in Bishkek, establishments presented as "Antikino" were inspected. According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, as a result of the raids, cases were discovered where establishments provided visitors with closed rooms for privacy, which effectively constitutes the provision of hotel services without the proper license.
On October 24, a celebration of the Day of Workers in Automobile Transport and Road Management took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city administration. At the event, outstanding employees of the capital's transport services were recognized and received Honorary Certificates and letters of gratitude from the city administration and the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure. The mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, highlighted significant
The State Agency for Civil Service and Local Self-Government has initiated a discussion on the new operating procedures for crematoriums in Kyrgyzstan. This draft resolution is intended to implement the provisions of the law "On Burial and Funeral Activities" and has already been submitted for public review.
According to experts, the current escalation of the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan poses a serious threat to Central Asia. Central Asia is a region in a state of instability and can be characterized as a "cauldron" that could explode at any moment. This was stated by Murat Beyshenov, former First Deputy Minister of Defense of Kyrgyzstan and candidate of philosophical sciences, at a round table organized by the Center for Expert Initiatives "Oy Ordo" on the topic
On October 25, 2025, the traditional kimchi festival will take place in Bishkek, as reported by the city administration. The event, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Kyrgyz Republic, will be held on the alley in front of the Kurmanjan Datka monument. The festival will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the official part scheduled for 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. “Visitors will be able to enjoy Korean street food, try on national costumes, and learn more about the culture and
An announcement has appeared on the internet inviting anyone interested to take trees that are growing on the territory of the Muratala Kurunkeev Music College, as they are planned to be demolished. In the text of the announcement, it is stated: "You can take the trees for free, please call the address Moscow Ponfilova Music Institution" (the author's spelling and style are preserved. - Note from Kaktus.media).
“Only this year, the leaders of five countries have held meetings with the heads of the European Union, China, and Russia” In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in Central Asia from leading global players. This was reported by Igor Shestakov, a political scientist and head of the Expert Initiatives Center “Oy Ordo,” at a round table titled “Geopolitics or Economics: Pros and Cons of the Central Asia +1 Format.”
Turmush continues to introduce readers to the work and life of law enforcement officers in Kyrgyzstan. Today, the focus is on the senior investigator of the investigative service of the Ton District Department of Internal Affairs, police captain Asel Suylamankulova.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an important event took place: a cooperation agreement was signed between the French Embassy and the National Hospital, which is under the Ministry of Health of the country. This document aims to improve the emergency medical care system and develop professional ties between specialists in Kyrgyzstan and France.
In anticipation of the Day of Transport Workers and Road Management of the Kyrgyz Republic, the director of the Karabalta automotive enterprise, Iskra Liu, was recognized among professionals in her field. She is one of the leading specialists in the field of automotive transport in the Chui region. Iskra Liu has dedicated more than half a century to her career in the transport industry, of which 47 years she worked at the "Karabalta Automotive Enterprise." This enterprise has long
The drone captured the construction of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics, located on the grounds of the City Clinical Emergency Hospital, formerly known as Hospital No. 4. The presented photograph offers a 360° panoramic view. You can change the angle of view and explore the image.
From October 24 to 27, 2025, an important raid called "Behind the Wheel" is taking place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety (GUOBDD) of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this event is to increase driver responsibility on the roads and reduce the number of traffic accidents. During the raid, special attention will be paid to the following violations:
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has announced a recruitment of IT specialists for work in the field of national security. According to information provided by the SCNS press service on October 24, the agency is actively seeking software engineers, systems analysts, cryptographers, as well as experts in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to participate in national defense programs.
In Bishkek, on October 24, the republican command-staff exercises concluded, which took place at the TPP-2 site. These events were aimed at assessing the readiness of city services to act in emergency situations, especially in the event of earthquakes. The theoretical part of the exercises started on October 22 and gathered representatives from various organizations, including the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, as well as medical and
In Osh, along S. Supanaliev Street, the process of demolishing a two-story residential building that was constructed without permission in the water protection zone of the Jöö Bas canal has begun. This information was provided by the press service of the city administration.
According to a message from the Bishkek Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance (CGSEN), the virological laboratory has been accredited by the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center in accordance with international ISO standards. According to CGSEN, this standard defines the requirements for the quality and competence of medical laboratories and is recognized worldwide.
In Uzgen, the installation of surveillance cameras has begun, aimed at increasing public safety and preventing offenses. According to Manas Koichukulov, the head of the municipal property management department of the city administration, it is planned to install 54 cameras that will cover about 80% of the city area.
The sketches of the new building of the prosecutor's office of the Nookat district were presented at the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information provided by the department, the project was developed by the district management of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The created sketch project includes all necessary conditions that meet
In the course of nine months in 2025, 7,539 objects were identified and recognized as illegal in Bishkek. This was stated on October 24 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Melis Nurlanbekov, the deputy head of the Land Use Control Department of the city administration. As part of the ongoing efforts to improve urban infrastructure, all these objects were dismantled and cleared.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to implement new document templates for institutions providing additional education to children, as well as establish rules for the competitive selection of their leaders. In accordance with the new decree, three key documents have been approved:
A team of international researchers has developed a neuroimplant measuring just 2×2 mm, which is capable of restoring vision even in patients with complete blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). During the trials, 32 participants were observed over 12 months using the PRIMA system. The results showed that 80% of the subjects demonstrated clinically significant improvement in vision after one year. Some
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has presented a draft law on state genomic and fingerprint registration, which is available for discussion. The document contains provisions stating that genomic and fingerprint information is considered personal data with restricted access. The collection and processing of such data must ensure protection against loss, distortion, and unauthorized access, as well as prevent any unlawful interference with information resources.
Photo from the internet Sanae Takahichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the country's history. 24.kg decided to find out what achievements and characteristics define the 64-year-old Sanae Takahichi in political and social circles.
In Bishkek, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) detained a human rights activist suspected of extorting a significant sum of money — $50,000, for assistance in resolving a criminal case. This information was provided by the press center of the agency. Photo GKNB. Human rights activist detained in Bishkek for extorting $50,000
At a press conference dedicated to the new general plan for the capital, plans were announced for the construction of a tram network in Bishkek. Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that in addition to trams, the city administration continues to develop the cable car project. Currently, the concept and feasibility study for this project have already been developed; however, the cable cars will primarily be aimed at tourists.
The goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Erjan Tokotaev, has become one of the heroes of the opening matches of the second edition of the Asian Champions League, not conceding a single goal in three rounds.
From January to September 2025, the Social Fund of Kyrgyzstan registered 5,922 appeals from citizens, as reported in the official report 24.kg. According to the information from the agency, the appeals came in various forms:
Kamchybek Tashiev, holding the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, laid a capsule at the foundation of a new cultural center in the village of Bayetov. On October 23, as part of his working trip to the Naryn region, Tashiev participated in the ceremonial laying of a time capsule for a three-story public and cultural center that will be built in the Ak-Talinsky district.
In Bishkek, during a raid conducted on October 23, 61 drivers were identified operating vehicles without a driver's license. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Police. According to police information, the following violations were recorded as part of the operation "On the Road":
The draft Law "On State Genomic and Dactyloscopic Registration in the Kyrgyz Republic," developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the KR, was presented on the Unified Portal of Public Discussions. This draft law defines the mechanism for the collection, storage, and use of genomic (DNA) and dactyloscopic (fingerprint) information. The main goal is to create a database that will allow for the identification of citizens, the search for missing persons, the identification of
Kurvantai Bilaldinov from the village of Novopokrovka in the Issyk-Ata district is engaged in the training of birds of prey. A journalist from Turmush spoke with him. Kurvantai, born in 1977, is married and raising three children — two sons and a daughter. He shared that his passion for hunting birds began 23 years ago. He is a veterinarian by education and an ornithologist specializing in birds of prey. “From a young age, I loved animals. I tried to tame various hunting birds, but falcons
Three-day exercises aimed at assessing the performance of management bodies and civil defense forces in emergency situations have concluded in Bishkek. These events were conducted by the decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, who also holds the position of head of civil defense, and according to the order of the Minister of Emergency Situations, Lieutenant General Boobek Azhikeev. The main focus during the exercises was on preparing civil defense services for potential
The construction of a new two-story building for the district electric networks enterprise is nearing completion in the village of Chayek, located in the center of the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. This information was provided to Turmush by representatives of the agency.
On October 26, the Mini-Center for Public Services located on Chuy Avenue, opposite the CHP, will be unavailable for service due to technical work. This information was provided by the State Institution "Kyzmat". Resumption of work is scheduled for Monday: from 10:00 to 19:00; break from 14:00 to 15:00. At this Mini-Center for Public Services, you can: obtain a passport; register your residence address.
The results of the inspection will help assess the quality of construction work In the city of Osh, on Shamsheev Street, 1, specialists from the Southern Regional Administration of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, operating under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, conducted a strength control of monolithic reinforced concrete structures of buildings being erected at 16-17 floors.
A meeting dedicated to the issues of psychological support for children took place in Balakchy. This was reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information from the ministry, representatives from various government agencies, local self-government, and members of the Commission for Child Affairs (CCA) gathered for the working meeting.
This has become the first case of implementing such professional systems in transport construction in Kyrgyzstan. The China Road and Bridge Corporation, which is involved in road construction, emphasized that the use of drones marks a new stage in the digitalization and intellectualization of road construction in the country.
During the first nine months of this year, 4,843 minors were identified in Kyrgyzstan as being in difficult life situations. This was reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the department's data, individual protection plans were developed for 2,514 children, and 2,488 of them were able to be removed from difficult circumstances.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated the workers and veterans of the diplomatic service on their professional holiday. In his address, he noted: “Dear colleagues and veterans of the diplomatic service! I congratulate you on the Day of the Diplomatic Service Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic. Modern diplomacy of Kyrgyzstan is based on the deep historical heritage of our people and the wisdom of our ancestors, who for centuries built