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A Fake Employee of the GKNB Defrauded Citizens of 3 Million Soms
Incidents

A Fake Employee of the GKNB Defrauded Citizens of 3 Million Soms

In the Chui region, N.K.A. was detained for posing as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and fraudulently obtaining 3 million soms from citizens. According to the agency, the alleged fraudster promised to "resolve the issue" of terminating criminal prosecution, which was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, for a certain reward. However, after receiving the money, the obligations were not fulfilled.

22.11.2025, 13:56
Local news

In Bishkek, a driver without documents and with outstanding fines was detained after a chase

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver without a driver's license and with unpaid fines totaling 68,700 soms was detained. This was reported by the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety (GUOBDD). According to the provided information, during a raid, the driver of a Chevrolet did not comply with the lawful demand of the police officers and attempted to flee the scene. However, thanks to the prompt actions of law enforcement, they managed to stop the vehicle and detain the

22.11.2025, 13:50
Exclusive

In 5 years, the share of mineral extraction in Kyrgyzstan's industry has doubled

- According to statistical data, the structure of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant changes during the period from 2020 to 2024. In particular, the share of mineral extraction in the total volume of industrial production increased from 5.5% in 2020 to 10.7% by 2024, indicating the growing importance of the raw materials sector in the country's economy.

22.11.2025, 13:49
The section of the road Osh - Nookat is temporarily closed
Local news

The section of the road Osh - Nookat is temporarily closed

On the night of November 22 to 23, a section of the road between Osh and Nookat will be temporarily closed. This is reported by the Osh regional administration. The closure is related to the installation of water pipes in the residential area of "Keng-Sai".

22.11.2025, 13:40
Incidents

In Russia, suspects in the illegal legalization of 3,000 migrants have been detained

In St. Petersburg, police officers detained two men suspected of organizing the illegal legalization of about 3,000 migrants. This information was announced by Irina Volk, the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. As Volk reported on her Telegram channel, the operation involved employees from the Department of Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg and the

22.11.2025, 13:39
Bishkek's Grocery Basket as of November 22. How Prices Changed Over the Week
Economy

Bishkek's Grocery Basket as of November 22. How Prices Changed Over the Week

This week, Bishkek has seen an increase in prices for products such as tomatoes, buckwheat, potatoes, onions, carrots, and vegetable oil. At the same time, prices for rice, cucumbers, cabbage, pears, bananas, and eggs have decreased. As a result, over the past seven days, the cost of the minimum set of products decreased by 109 soms and amounted to 6,423 soms.

22.11.2025, 13:34
Putin commented on the peace plan for Ukraine for the first time
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Putin commented on the peace plan for Ukraine for the first time

This statement was made on November 21 at a Security Council meeting, where Putin commented for the first time on the discussed plan. According to the president, Russia has already reviewed the text of the plan; however, its details have not yet been a subject of discussion with the Russian side, as Ukraine has not yet given its consent to the proposed terms. Putin characterized the document as a "modernized version" of the agreement that was discussed during his meetings with Trump

22.11.2025, 12:57
Incidents

In Chui Region, a fake employee of the State Committee for National Security has been detained

In the Chuy region, N.H.A. was detained for posing as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This was reported by the agency's press service. According to information from the special services, this individual fraudulently obtained a large sum of money. He promised, for a certain reward, to help terminate a criminal case that was under investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. As a result of his actions, the suspect received 3 million soms.

22.11.2025, 12:52
Local news

In Bishkek, a driver without documents and with outstanding fines was detained after a chase

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver was detained who did not have a license and had outstanding fines amounting to 68,700 soms. This information was provided by the city's Main Department of Internal Affairs. According to the report, during a raid, the driver of a Chevrolet ignored the police's demand to stop and attempted to flee. However, thanks to prompt actions, the vehicle was stopped and the violator was apprehended.

22.11.2025, 12:45
Sports / Exclusive

Asian Cup (U-17): Kyrgyzstan - Yemen. ONLINE

Today, November 22, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17) will face the team of Yemen. This match, part of the first round of the qualifying stage for the Youth Asian Cup, will take place at the Dölön Ömürzakov Stadium in Bishkek. The start is scheduled for 15:00 local time.

22.11.2025, 12:42
Detained Fake Employee of the State Committee for National Security
Incidents

Detained Fake Employee of the State Committee for National Security

The suspect extorted money, threatening with criminal consequences A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, N.H.A., was arrested in the Chui region, who, pretending to be an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic, deceitfully obtained a significant amount of money from citizens. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB.

22.11.2025, 12:31
Exclusive

Sources: Kadyirbek Atambaev is also being interrogated

As sources clarified, the interrogation of Kadyrbek Atambaev is taking place against the backdrop of a criminal case that arose from a video recording involving the politician Temirlan Sultanbekov. In addition to Atambaev and Sultanbekov, several other individuals whose names have not yet been disclosed are present at the interrogation. Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the initiation of a criminal case under Article 278 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,

22.11.2025, 12:28
Incidents

Search conducted at the home of former MP Shailoobek Atazov

On the morning of November 22, an search was conducted at the home of former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Shailoobek Atazov. He reported this on his social media pages, but soon deleted the video with this information. According to him, officers from the Investigative Service arrived and showed him a warrant for the search.

22.11.2025, 12:28
Exclusive

Energy Saving. What Bishkek Looks Like in the Evening (photos, videos)

According to new measures, street lighting is being turned off in many areas of Bishkek and on roads outside the central highways. This decision was made in response to the electricity shortage. What does nighttime Bishkek look like? Streets and Yards Without LightIn many places, shop signs and street lamps are turned off, although in some areas there was no lighting even before.

22.11.2025, 12:24
Sports

Kyrgyzstan Athletes Won Medals at the World Belt Wrestling Cup

In Ufa (Bashkortostan, Russia), the World Cup in belt wrestling took place, where the Kyrgyzstan team showed excellent results, winning several medals. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports on social media. In the weight category over 100 kilograms, Baktyiar Mirlan uulu took second place, demonstrating a high level of skill.

22.11.2025, 12:14
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A man impersonating a GKNB employee was detained in the Chui region.

According to the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, N. K. A. has been detained for deceiving people by posing as a representative of the special services. He managed to illegally obtain 3 million soms from citizens. The criminal promised to stop the criminal prosecution related to a case from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for a fee, but after receiving the money, he did not fulfill his promises. Moreover, he began to threaten the victims, intimidating them with the

22.11.2025, 12:13
Exclusive

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Temirlan Sultanbekov in a case related to calls for mass riots.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, a series of investigative and operational activities have been initiated regarding the politician Temirlan Sultanbekov, born in 1998. He is suspected of inciting the overthrow of the government by organizing mass riots. The Ministry of Internal Affairs clarifies that in connection with these events, a criminal case has been opened under Article 278 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,

22.11.2025, 12:06
Incidents

In Bishkek, more than 40 suspects in thefts were detained during a raid

As part of the event "Thief," aimed at preventing and solving thefts, police officers conducted preventive checks. These raids are regularly carried out to reduce crime rates and ensure the protection of civilian property. The operation covered retail outlets in markets, shopping centers, and specialized stores where scooters and bicycles are sold. Sellers were reminded of the possible criminal liability for selling and purchasing stolen property in accordance with Article 217 of the

22.11.2025, 12:04
Local news

In Kazakhstan, some traffic rules have been changed: what is important to know

Starting from November 23, 2025, new changes to traffic rules will come into effect in Kazakhstan, affecting aspects such as speed limits, convoy organization, the use of beacons, and passenger transport regulations. One of the important innovations is the speed limit for trucks within populated areas — no more than 50 kilometers per hour. This rule does not apply to sections with established road signs that may allow higher speeds, such as 80 or 90 kilometers per hour.

22.11.2025, 11:58
In one of the regions of Kazakhstan, schools and kindergartens were temporarily closed due to a rodent invasion.
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In one of the regions of Kazakhstan, schools and kindergartens were temporarily closed due to a rodent invasion.

// Frame from a video circulated on social media Due to the situation, institutions have suspended their activities for cleaning the premises. According to the district education department, a complete disinfection is currently being carried out both inside and outside the buildings. In the villages of Beybars and Taldykol, there has been a mass appearance of voles, and local residents express surprise, as they have not encountered such a number of rodents before. According to them, the pest

22.11.2025, 11:54
Incidents

Temirlan Sultanbekov Detained for Calls to Mass Riots

In Kyrgyzstan, Temirlan Sultanbekov, the leader of the "Social Democrats" party, has been detained. He is suspected of calling for mass riots with the aim of changing the government. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information provided, the police received data about Sultanbekov's calls that could lead to mass riots.

22.11.2025, 11:43
"Stranger Things" is coming to an end. Which series to watch next week
Local news

"Stranger Things" is coming to an end. Which series to watch next week

Image from internet sources. Eleven (Odi/Dina) played by Millie Bobby Brown is the main character of ‘Stranger Things’ Next week, from November 24 to 30, viewers can look forward to the long-awaited premiere: the fifth and final season of the cult series ‘Stranger Things’. During its run, not only have the main characters grown up, but the problems they face have also changed. Viewers will also see the continuation of the mystical series ‘Black Cloud’ and the premiere of a Russian animated

22.11.2025, 11:42
In Chuy Region, a fake employee of the State Committee for National Security has been detained. He fraudulently took 3 million soms.
Incidents

In Chuy Region, a fake employee of the State Committee for National Security has been detained. He fraudulently took 3 million soms.

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained a man who fraudulently posed as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and unlawfully took a large sum of money from citizens. This was reported by the press service of the National Security. It became known that the suspect, known as N.K.A., promised people to help them resolve issues related to the termination of criminal prosecution under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of the Kyrgyz

22.11.2025, 11:40
Incidents

Police detained a suspect in a series of pickpocketing incidents

Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek have arrested a man suspected of committing a series of pickpocket thefts. According to the information from the press service of the department, on November 18, a video was recorded showing a certain citizen in a minibus taxi who aroused the suspicions of other passengers, who suspected him of theft.

22.11.2025, 11:38
Can Japan Sink the Chinese Aircraft Carrier "Fujian"?
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Can Japan Sink the Chinese Aircraft Carrier "Fujian"?

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) recently announced their intention to sink the Chinese aircraft carrier "Fujian." The leading Japanese newspaper "Sankei Shimbun" quoted a JSDF representative who noted that if the "Fujian" were to engage in military actions alongside the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) in the Taiwan Strait, Japanese and American forces would be able to destroy it.

22.11.2025, 11:18
The incidence of ARVI is increasing in the East Kazakhstan region
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The incidence of ARVI is increasing in the East Kazakhstan region

In the East Kazakhstan region, there has been an increase in the number of cases of ARVI. According to the department of sanitary and epidemiological control, 25 cases of Hong Kong flu have been laboratory confirmed. According to Evgeny Pivovarov, the deputy head of the department, since the beginning of the season, 63,035 cases of ARVI have been registered in the region, of which 38,673 are children under 14 years old. This is a 15.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. All

22.11.2025, 11:12
Local news

Elections in the Housing Complex. The Central Election Commission fined a candidate for insulting an opponent

The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting where it reviewed cases of violations of election campaigning among candidates, as well as a case related to the insult of one of the election participants. This was reported on the official website of the commission. According to information from the CEC, fines were imposed on three candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh: Emilbek Abdykadyrov from constituency No. 22, Nurkan Koichumanova from constituency No. 12, and Zhyrgalbek Samatov

22.11.2025, 11:04
Islamic Games. Kyrgyzstan Team in the Top 15 Medal Standings
Sports

Islamic Games. Kyrgyzstan Team in the Top 15 Medal Standings

Photo by the organizers. The flag of Kyrgyzstan at the closing ceremony of the Games In the recently concluded Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan team took 14th place in the overall standings. This was reported on the official website of the competition. The Kyrgyzstan team managed to win 4 gold and 4 silver medals, as well as 11 bronze awards.

22.11.2025, 10:45
Local news / Exclusive

The deadline for obtaining taxi licenses has been extended to February 1, 2026.

The deadline for taxi license checks has been extended to February 1, 2026, according to information provided by the Department of Road Safety of the Osh region. Previously, taxi drivers expressed dissatisfaction due to significant queues at the GUOBDD (State Traffic Safety Department) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which hindered many from obtaining their licenses within the established timeframe.

22.11.2025, 10:35
Ukrainian Deputy Published Full Text of the US Peace Plan for Ukraine
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Ukrainian Deputy Published Full Text of the US Peace Plan for Ukraine

Alexey Goncharenko published 28 points of the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. However, US officials have not yet confirmed that this document is authentic. According to information provided by the RBC publication, the peace plan covers key aspects such as Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial issues signed with Russia in 2022, nuclear armament, and Moscow's frozen assets.

22.11.2025, 10:32
LeBron James sets record for most seasons in the NBA
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LeBron James sets record for most seasons in the NBA

The National Basketball Association has gained a new record-breaking star: LeBron James, forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has completed his 23rd season in his career, making him the holder of the record for the most seasons in the league. With this achievement, he surpassed Vince Carter, who retired after 22 years of playing.

22.11.2025, 10:31
A decrease in air temperature is expected in Kazakhstan
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A decrease in air temperature is expected in Kazakhstan

During the specified period, the country will be hit by rain, snow, blizzards, and fog. In some regions, there may be ice and strong gusts of wind reaching up to 25 meters per second. Meteorologists indicate that the air temperature in most of Kazakhstan is gradually decreasing. At night, in the northern regions, the temperature may drop to 10 degrees below zero, while during the day it is expected to be around zero. In the south of the country, a decrease in temperature will also begin,

22.11.2025, 10:30