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A fire broke out at the "Bayat" market in Bishkek

Late in the evening on January 29, emergency services received a report of a fire at the "Bayat" market, located in the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek. This information was communicated by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). At 23:50, two fire crews from Fire and Rescue Unit No. 4, one crew from Emergency Rescue Unit No. 8, and an additional crew from the Sverdlovsk district were dispatched to the scene.

30.01.2026, 08:41
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Fire at the "Bayat" Market in Bishkek Contained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred at the "Bayat" market, where a fire broke out. The report of the fire was received by emergency services at 23:50. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four fire trucks were dispatched to extinguish the flames. At the moment, the fire has been localized, and the cause of its occurrence has not yet been determined.

30.01.2026, 07:15
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Storm Warning. Fog Expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley

Fog is expected in the territory of Bishkek and the Chui Valley over the next three hours. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the provided data, visibility in foggy conditions may drop to 500 meters.

29.01.2026, 21:23
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In Bishkek, a car was driving at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. Its driver has been detained.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver of a Mercedes-Benz was detained for accelerating to 120 kilometers per hour on Tokombaev Street. This information was provided by the press service of the Patrol Police Department (PPD). According to available data, complaints about this driver were received from both local residents and other road users. The statement also notes that the driver violated traffic rules, creating dangerous situations on the road. Patrol services located his vehicle,

29.01.2026, 21:02
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A conflict occurred between a teacher and a 42-year-old student at Osh Medical College: The student filed a complaint with the police.

On January 26, an incident occurred between a teacher and a student at the Osh Medical College, which became a subject of public discussion. The student Ainura Akmyrzaeva shared her version of events, refuting the director's information about issues with electricity and the internet. She noted: “After the video of the incident appeared on social media, I began to receive threats from the teacher and her children regarding the channel that published the recording. Ultimately, I agreed to

29.01.2026, 19:38
A court in Russia ordered Ekaterina Bivol to complete 60 hours of community service for insulting Kyrgyz people.
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A court in Russia ordered Ekaterina Bivol to complete 60 hours of community service for insulting Kyrgyz people.

In St. Petersburg, the Lenin District Court issued a ruling in the case of blogger Ekaterina Bivol, who is the ex-wife of Russian and Kyrgyz boxer Dmitry Bivol. The court found her guilty of an administrative offense for posting offensive comments about Kyrgyz and Kazakh people, sentencing her to 60 hours of community service, as reported by the unified press service of the city’s courts. Photo from the internet The proceedings began based on Article 20.3.1 of the Code of Administrative

29.01.2026, 18:16
In Chuy Region, a foreigner is suspected of embezzling 7 million soms
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In Chuy Region, a foreigner is suspected of embezzling 7 million soms

In the Chuy region, a foreigner has been detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs, the man is accused of embezzling a significant amount of money. According to information, on January 5, law enforcement agencies were approached by Y.N., representing the Closed Joint Stock Company "Ingosstrakh." He reported that from April to December 2025, employees of the individual entrepreneur D.A.R. embezzled 7 million

29.01.2026, 17:24
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In the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a 20-year-old guy was taken to an old car market and extorted for money — police conducted arrests

In the Batken region, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding a case of extortion, during which suspects were detained. According to information from the press service of the Batken Regional Internal Affairs Department, on January 20, 2026, a 20-year-old resident of the village of Airybaz in the Kadamjai district approached the police. In his statement, he reported that on January 7, around 10:00 PM in Kyzyl-Kiya, he was forcibly placed into a "Daewoo Lanos" car by a

29.01.2026, 17:07
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The FSB of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained fake police officers

In the Kara-Suu district, suspects in extortion who posed as police officers were detained. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the incident occurred on January 18, 2026, when a woman named N.Sh., born in 1971, approached the Kara-Suu District Internal Affairs Department. She reported that three strangers, appearing to be law enforcement representatives, forcibly placed her husband in a car and claimed that he allegedly

29.01.2026, 17:06
In the Jalal-Abad region, a minor girl was beaten and shaved.
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In the Jalal-Abad region, a minor girl was beaten and shaved.

Two people detained in the case In the Jalal-Abad region, an incident was recorded in which a minor girl was subjected to violence and was shaved. This information was received from the regional department of internal affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, a parent of the victim called the duty station. He reported that his daughter, born in 2009 and named R.M., became a victim of an attack by three men - Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul - on the night of January 8 to 9. The girl was

29.01.2026, 16:53
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Raid "Bacchus" in Naryn: 10 Drunk Drivers Detained in One Night

In the Naryn region, during a raid called "Bacchus," 10 drivers were detained at night for being in a state of alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the Road Traffic Safety Department (RTSD) of the Naryn region. According to the department's information, on the night of January 28 to 29, 2026, during this event conducted by the regional road safety department, 23 cases of serious violations of traffic rules were recorded.

29.01.2026, 16:52
In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained
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In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained

A citizen named U.J. has approached the capital's internal affairs department, requesting action against an unknown perpetrator. According to the information provided by the press service, in his statement, the applicant reported that an unidentified person gained his trust via the WhatsApp messenger, posing as an employee of the State Committee for National Security. Under the pretext of assisting in the release of a person from a detention center, the fraudster managed to deceive him

29.01.2026, 16:25
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The ex-wife of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov gave a candid interview.

The escalation of the situation surrounding domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan continues to gain momentum. Asel Azamatova, the ex-wife of deputy Eldar Sulaymanov, accuses him of regularly committing domestic violence. According to the Bishkek City Police Department, Azamatova filed a statement requesting measures against Sulaymanov, claiming that he had been psychologically pressuring her for a long time and that physical violence had also occurred previously. An investigative check is currently

29.01.2026, 16:03
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Gross violation of traffic rules: wedding convoy cars crashed into oncoming vehicles

A video is actively circulating online, capturing a wedding convoy whose participants are violating traffic rules. The recorded footage shows several cars maneuvering on the road, creating dangerous situations and blocking traffic. At one point in the video, it captured the convoy's cars entering the oncoming lane, and one of them collides with another vehicle coming towards it. So far, there has been no information about any injuries or casualties from the incident.

29.01.2026, 15:56
In Manas, four men kidnapped a girl "for a friend"
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In Manas, four men kidnapped a girl "for a friend"

The incident occurred in Manas, where four men kidnapped a girl, according to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to local resident A. K., born in 2003, she and her friend were returning home on Pushkin Street on January 2 at around 9:00 PM. At that time, a Hyundai Sonata approached them, from which four strangers jumped out, threw a sheet over her friend, and forcibly pushed her into the car, after which they drove away. As a result of

29.01.2026, 15:52
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In Chuy Region, a foreigner has been detained on suspicion of embezzling over 7 million soms from "Ingosstrakh," - GUVD

- In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies detained a citizen of a foreign state on suspicion of embezzlement and misappropriation of entrusted property. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to reports, on January 5, a representative of the closed joint-stock company "Ingosstrakh," Ы.Н., approached the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region with a request to take action against the

29.01.2026, 15:25
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The FSIN Denies the Death of Criminal Authority "Karyshkyra"

The press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) published information refuting reports about the death of the notorious criminal figure Mursaly Umyrzakov, better known as "Karyshkyr." The agency emphasized that he continues to serve his sentence in a correctional facility. Earlier, news emerged in the media that Umyrzakov had died while serving his sentence.

29.01.2026, 15:21
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On a black "Mercedes," a sheep was taken away: Three detained

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, three individuals traveling through Tash-Kumyr on the Osh-Bishkek highway became involved in an incident related to the theft of a sheep. It became known that a local resident, K.S., born in 1987, approached the Tash-Kumyr City Police Department. In his statement, he reported that on January 5 at 15:05 in the village of Kyzyl-Alma, while on the Osh-Bishkek road, unknown individuals in a black

29.01.2026, 14:45
In Jalal-Abad Region, a 17-year-old girl was beaten and shaved. Photo
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In Jalal-Abad Region, a 17-year-old girl was beaten and shaved. Photo

In the Jalal-Abad region, an incident occurred involving a 17-year-old girl who was brutally beaten and shaved. This became known from reports by the regional police department. According to information provided by law enforcement representatives, a complaint was filed with the police by M. K., born in 1988. He reported that his daughter, R. M., born in 2009, became a victim of an attack by three men - Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul - on the night of January 8 to 9.

29.01.2026, 14:24
Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000
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Fraudster in GKNB disguise deceived and took $17,000

In Bishkek, employees of the city police department detained a man who fraudulently obtained $17,000 by posing as an employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This was reported by the press service of the city police department. According to law enforcement, a citizen named U.J. contacted them. He reported that an unknown person reached out to him via WhatsApp, introducing himself as a GKNB employee, and offered assistance in releasing a person from a detention center. As a

29.01.2026, 14:20