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Drunk Driver Strikes Doctor: An Internal Investigation Has Been Launched Against Inspectors Involved in the Incident

An incident involving a drunk driver occurred in the Chui region, who caused a disturbance at a hospital, reported the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the regional Interior Ministry. According to the information, on November 2 at 12:30, on the Tokmok—Koshoy highway, officers from the Traffic Police Department of the Chui district stopped a "Toyota Ipsum" vehicle. The driver was a 30-year-old citizen, J.A., who was under the influence of alcohol.

04.11.2025, 10:56
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The National Bank has changed the rules for regulating microfinance organizations

The changes made affect subparagraph 2 of paragraph 7.8.2, which pertains to the regulation of microcredit companies and microcredit agencies. According to the new provisions, microloans and leasing exceeding the established maximum amount may be granted to a single borrower or a group of related parties in an amount not exceeding 2% of the capital of the microcredit agency (MCA). This is possible in the following cases:

04.11.2025, 10:55
Snow and a sharp drop in temperature are expected in Kazakhstan in the coming days
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Snow and a sharp drop in temperature are expected in Kazakhstan in the coming days

During the specified period, low-level snowstorms are forecasted in the northern part of the country, while some regions will experience heavy snowfall. In southern Kazakhstan, heavy precipitation is expected to start as rain and then transition to snow. Additionally, fog and icy conditions should be anticipated throughout the republic, while the western part of the country will remain dry. The temperature will also drop sharply: in the north and center of the country, it may reach -2 to

04.11.2025, 10:54
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To Assist the Farmer. An Electronic Queue Implemented at Sugar Beet Reception Points

The electronic queue system has been implemented at the sugar beet reception points, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Now, farmers have the opportunity to plan in advance the time and day for delivering their harvest, thereby avoiding queues and long waiting times. This innovation significantly simplifies the process and allows farmers to save time and resources. At the same time, sugar prices will remain stable, as no

04.11.2025, 10:53
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Three cars handed over to the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh

On November 3, three vehicles of the "JAX" brand were received by the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the press service of the city police, the head of the department, Colonel of Police Damirbek Isakov, handed over the vehicles to the units. They were distributed among the central office, Suleiman-Too, and Ak-Buura.

04.11.2025, 10:53
Helped avoid punishment. The GKNB detained a psychologist and a police officer.
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Helped avoid punishment. The GKNB detained a psychologist and a police officer.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the uncovering of a corruption scheme at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN). The investigation established that a psychologist-expert from the RCPN, in collusion with the deputy head of the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District of Bishkek, unlawfully declared defendants in serious and especially serious crimes to be mentally incompetent, thereby allowing them to evade

04.11.2025, 10:52
Suspect in Extortion at School in the Village of Kyzyl-Tuu Detained
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Suspect in Extortion at School in the Village of Kyzyl-Tuu Detained

The message stated that there are regular cases of extortion and intimidation of students at the secondary school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. It was mentioned that some high school students demand money from younger students, threatening physical and psychological violence in case of refusal. The fact of extortion has been officially registered, and an investigation has begun.

04.11.2025, 10:52
More than 100 carcasses of dead seals found on the shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan
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More than 100 carcasses of dead seals found on the shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan

In the area from Asan to Fort Shevchenko beach, 39 dead seals were found, and between the beach of Fort Shevchenko city and Cape Bautino – 73 carcasses. On November 3, specialists from the laboratory and analytical control department of the ecology department of the Mangistau region began an investigation based on a report from a local resident about the discovery of seal carcasses on the Bautino coast. During the inspection, samples of seawater were collected in the coastal areas of Fort

04.11.2025, 10:41
Corruption Scheme in the RPCN and OVD: Defendants Declared Insane for Money
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Corruption Scheme in the RPCN and OVD: Defendants Declared Insane for Money

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic has uncovered a corruption scheme that operated in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN) of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to GKNB, as a result of the investigation of a criminal case, it was established that the expert psychologist of RCPN A. Ch. Sh., born in 1975, in collusion with the deputy

04.11.2025, 10:38
Employees of the RCPN and police detained due to a scheme involving the recognition of suspects as insane
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Employees of the RCPN and police detained due to a scheme involving the recognition of suspects as insane

Photo by the GKNB. According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, a corruption scheme has been uncovered at the RCNP of the Ministry of Health, involving employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. The investigation suggests that the psychologist-expert of the RCNP, A. Ch. Sh., born in 1975, in collusion with the deputy head of the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, A. u. Zh., born in

04.11.2025, 10:38
Kyrgyzstan Expands Honey Exports Through Online Sales
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Kyrgyzstan Expands Honey Exports Through Online Sales

In Kyrgyzstan, the "Trade Facilitation" project has been launched, creating new horizons for producers of natural honey. At the National Round Table, project coordinator Saule Jumayeva spoke about how the initiative aims to develop online sales and promote Kyrgyz honey in foreign markets.

04.11.2025, 10:35
Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for US Citizens
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Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for US Citizens

Thus, starting from January 1, 2026, residents of the United States will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The decree of President Mirziyoyev, published in the national database of legislation, confirms this innovation, as reported by the Uzbek publication UzA on its Telegram channel. The decree notes that this decision is aimed at improving the conditions for the development of trade, economic, cultural, and tourist relations between Uzbekistan and the United

04.11.2025, 10:35
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What Do Soviet Toys Over 50 Years Old Look Like?

In the 1970s, a factory specializing in the production of electromechanical toys was established in Kara-Balta, where various models were manufactured and distributed throughout the territory of the USSR. Today, in some families in Kyrgyzstan, you can still find toys that are over half a century old. These items were created at the factory in Kara-Balta.

04.11.2025, 10:34
Religious Jews Face the Threat of Losing Voting Rights
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Religious Jews Face the Threat of Losing Voting Rights

Liberman also stated that individuals evading military service should face a number of sanctions, including the possibility of losing their voting rights. He explained that this is necessary for the implementation of a "real draft," as he believes the authorities are ineffectively applying existing regulations. Recall that earlier the Supreme Court of Israel mandated that religious students must serve in the military, which sparked protests in Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Participants in the

04.11.2025, 10:33
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Man with a weapon barricaded himself in a house — negotiations were conducted with him by the head of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate

Information about the incident that occurred in the Workers' Town was released by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District on November 4. On October 30, at around 14:50, the police received a call from a resident of Bazarnaya Street. The man reported that his neighbor, while in a state of intoxication, had threatened him with violence and had already fired two shots.

04.11.2025, 10:33
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The WHO proposed a way out of the healthcare financing crisis for countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new recommendations for countries facing a sharp decline in external funding for healthcare. This was reported by the UN News Service. According to a WHO survey conducted in March 2025 across 108 countries, several regions are experiencing a reduction in medical services, including vaccination and maternity care, by up to 70%. More than 50 countries reported mass layoffs of healthcare personnel and issues in training specialists.

04.11.2025, 10:32
Kyrgyzstan and Italy Agreed to Strengthen Veterinary Diagnostics
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Kyrgyzstan and Italy Agreed to Strengthen Veterinary Diagnostics

At the Global Conference on Reducing Biological Threats in Geneva, the Director of the Veterinary Diagnostics and Expertise Center, which is part of the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Junushbaev, met with the Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Emmanuel Schmitt, and his sub-regional representative, Mereke Taitubaev.

04.11.2025, 10:32
The second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Kamchatka
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The second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Kamchatka

A second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 has been registered in the Kamchatka region within a day. This information was provided by the TASS agency. The tremor occurred at 07:45 Moscow time, 158 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The epicenter was located at a depth of 38.2 km. According to preliminary data, the strength of the tremor in the regional capital was 4 points.

04.11.2025, 10:30
In the Sokuluk District, extortion among schoolchildren is being investigated
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In the Sokuluk District, extortion among schoolchildren is being investigated

On October 24, 2025, during monitoring of Instagram, a post was identified that reported a potentially dangerous situation at one of the schools in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Sokuluk District. The message claimed that elementary school students were being systematically extorted and intimidated by high school students.

04.11.2025, 10:28
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In Bishkek, a man shot at his neighbor with a gun - he was detained by the police

The incident in the residential area "Rabochiy Gorodok" in Bishkek occurred on October 30, when a man threatened his neighbor with a hunting rifle and fired several shots in his direction. According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, the shooter turned out to be a 51-year-old man, who was presumably under the influence of alcohol. Neighbors claim that the cause of the conflict was domestic disagreements between the two men. The negotiations with the suspect were conducted

04.11.2025, 10:26
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In a village on Issyk-Kul, once known throughout the USSR, they are restoring the population of Merino sheep.

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing interest in merino wool, as reported by Turmush, the director of the breeding farm "Orgochor," Almazbek Kölbaev [Kolbaev]. He noted that during the Soviet era, their farm was quite popular. "We were among the leaders, having over 45,000 sheep and specializing in white fine-wool meat and wool sheep. However, over time, the population of white sheep sharply decreased, and this breed nearly disappeared," Kölbaev shared.

04.11.2025, 10:23
Investigator and Psychologist Received 1.5 Million Soms for Fake Expertise
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Investigator and Psychologist Received 1.5 Million Soms for Fake Expertise

As a result of the efforts of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) in combating corruption, a fraud scheme was uncovered at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. Officials from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek were involved in this case. According to the SCNS, the conspiracy involved the expert psychologist of the RCPN of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic A.Ch.Sh., born in

04.11.2025, 10:20
The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology
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The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology

A corruption scheme has been uncovered in Kyrgyzstan, operating within the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, organized by officials from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. During the investigation of the criminal case, it was found that a psychological expert from the RCPN of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, known as "A.Ch.Sh.", born in

04.11.2025, 10:19
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In the water bodies of the Jayil District, they catch "cannibals"

Fisherman-athlete Nikolai Radchenko spoke about his catches of pike during the autumn period at the Melioration water body located in the Jaiyl district of the Chui region. “Catching pike in the autumn is a real pleasure. At this time, they become especially active, eagerly grabbing all possible lures. Although you can catch them on a spinner or jig head, live bait is preferred. Such specimens can weigh up to one kilogram, while we always return the smaller pikes back to the water,” he noted.

04.11.2025, 10:14
Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters
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Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters

During the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of the "NESC" JSC, Ularbek Duysho uulu, shared information about the progress of installing "smart" meters in various regions of the country. He reported that by 2025, the Talas, Naryn, and Jalal-Abad regions will be fully equipped with "smart" meters at 100%. Work in the Issyk-Kul region is nearing completion

04.11.2025, 10:13
The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Almazbek Ismankulov in a corruption case
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Almazbek Ismankulov in a corruption case

An investigation is underway into a criminal case regarding corruption involving the director of the "Eye Microsurgery" hospital, Almazbek Ismankulov, and several officials from the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, as well as the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. The case concerns the unlawful acquisition and appropriation of medical equipment that was supplied to the country through foreign technical loans.

04.11.2025, 10:13
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A Recreation Park Opened in Tyup

In the village of Issyk-Kul, located in the rural district of Issyk-Kul in the Tyup region, the construction of a new recreation park has been completed. A Turmush correspondent reports that the opening ceremony took place with solemn moments: prayers were said, wreaths were laid, and the names of veterans who died during the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945, as well as those who returned from the front and passed away later, were immortalized on a memorial plaque. The idea to reconstruct

04.11.2025, 10:10
AI is advancing: those who do not learn to use it will be left behind
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AI is advancing: those who do not learn to use it will be left behind

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already firmly entered our lives, influencing labor relations, education, and government services. While the world is rapidly adapting to these new technologies, Kyrgyzstan is just beginning to embrace them. How can we avoid falling behind, transform AI from a potential threat into a reliable assistant, and what actions need to be taken today? These questions were discussed by experts in an interview with 24.kg, including AI and digital communications

04.11.2025, 10:09
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for allowing foreign vehicles to operate have been changed

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved changes to the existing resolution concerning the "Traffic Rules and Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles to Operation." These changes were initiated as part of the implementation of the presidential decree on the legalization of motor vehicles and are aimed at clarifying the mechanism for the temporary import of cars.

04.11.2025, 10:08
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The esteemed doctor Malik Erishaliev has passed away.

In the Talas region, the esteemed physician Malik Mukhtarovich Erishaliev has passed away. Malik Erishaliev, born on February 17, 1963, in the village of Kök-Kashat in the Talas district, completed his education at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, where he graduated with honors in 1985 with a degree in "Surgery." Immediately after that, he began his career as a surgeon at the central district hospital in Talas.

04.11.2025, 10:05
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New Archaeological Sites in Uzgen Placed Under State Protection

Changes to the resolution on the establishment of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Uzgen" have been made by the Cabinet of Ministers. The signature under this decision was placed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new document, the museum-reserve "Uzgen" will receive a number of archaeological sites, including:

04.11.2025, 09:58
In Kyrgyzstan, 13 fires were registered in one day
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In Kyrgyzstan, 13 fires were registered in one day

Over the past 24 hours, 13 cases of fires have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, there were 3 fires in the Chui region, 2 in Bishkek, 4 cases in the Osh region, and one fire was registered in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, Talas, and Batken regions.

04.11.2025, 09:58
Local news

Restrictions for trucks introduced at mountain passes due to snowfall

Due to worsening weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan, work has begun to clear the roads of snow. These actions were initiated by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Round-the-clock operations to spread inert materials are being carried out by the state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtojol-South" and "Kyrgyzavtojol-North".

04.11.2025, 09:58
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In Bishkek, a drug group was detained: among the participants is a municipal employee.

Employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Illegal Drug Trafficking of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have dismantled the activities of a criminal group engaged in drug trafficking in Bishkek. According to information from the ministry's press service, during operations conducted on October 28, two individuals were detained: J.A.M., born in 1977, and I.E., born in 1985. One of them, according to investigation data, works in the October District Administration of the capital. During

04.11.2025, 09:49
In the morning, an earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in Kyrgyzstan, but it was not felt.
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In the morning, an earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in Kyrgyzstan, but it was not felt.

Today at 7:04, seismologists recorded an earthquake with an epicenter rated at 3 points on the MSK-64 scale and a magnitude of 3.0. According to the Institute of Seismology, the seismic activity was located in the area of the Alaï Mountains, 20 kilometers northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu, and 28 kilometers southeast of Kara-Ötek, as well as 87 kilometers southwest of the city of Osh.

04.11.2025, 09:49