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In Bishkek, a drunk driver initiated a half-hour chase

An incident involving a drunk driver occurred in Bishkek, where on January 25 at 02:00, at the intersection of South Highway and Zhukeev-Pudovkin streets, UPMS officers attempted to stop a Lexus LX 570 for a document check. However, as reported by inspector of the UPMS press service Nadyrbek Jusupov, the driver ignored the request and began to flee. The chase lasted about thirty minutes, during which the violator committed 15 traffic violations. After he was finally stopped, he attempted to

26.01.2026, 09:55
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An earthquake was recorded in Kyrgyzstan last night

Last night, an earthquake with a magnitude of about four points was registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. Reports indicate that the tremors occurred on January 26 at 3:54 AM.

26.01.2026, 09:40
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UPS: Don't resolve conflicts on the road — call 102

Drivers are increasingly becoming participants in conflicts on the roads, which leads to serious consequences, reported Nadyrbek Jusupov, an inspector of the press service of the Traffic Police. He emphasized that such misunderstandings can result in traffic accidents and injuries.

26.01.2026, 09:39
Illegal Construction of an Asphalt Concrete Plant Discovered in Talas
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Illegal Construction of an Asphalt Concrete Plant Discovered in Talas

A construction site was identified in the Talas region that was operating without the necessary registration in the official registry. As a result of the inspection, the company was fined 200,000 soms. Inspectors from the Talas Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control discovered an asphalt concrete plant on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district. The construction was being carried out without mandatory registration, and at the time

26.01.2026, 09:34
A 12-Year-Old Boy Went Missing in Bishkek
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A 12-Year-Old Boy Went Missing in Bishkek

A teenager went missing after leaving the bus stop In Bishkek, a minor boy has gone missing. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district, a report of his disappearance was received by the police on January 25. A citizen named K.G. reported that her nephew, 12-year-old Arymbaev Daniil, born in 2013, left the public transport stop at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30 and has not returned since. The

26.01.2026, 09:07
An earthquake occurred in the south of Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake occurred in the south of Kyrgyzstan

Today, at 03:54, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4 was registered in southern Kyrgyzstan. According to the Institute of Seismology, tremors were felt in several settlements. In the villages of Alga-Bas and Kabylan-Kol in the Alaï district of the Osh region, the intensity of the underground shocks reached 3.5 points. In the Kara-Suu district, in the villages of Laglan, Toguz-Bulak, and Teeke, the fluctuations were about 3 points. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 3 kilometers

26.01.2026, 08:56
The Case of the Riots. Former Deputy Shailoobek Atazov Released on Bail
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The Case of the Riots. Former Deputy Shailoobek Atazov Released on Bail

Shailoobek Atazov, a former member of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been released under a travel ban. This information has been confirmed by his relatives. Photo from the archive Atazov was arrested in the fall of 2025 on suspicion of organizing mass riots. Recently, it was reported that another former MP, Kubanychbek Kadyrbekov, was also released from custody.

26.01.2026, 08:05
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Caught for drunk driving, he introduced himself as an inspector of the Traffic Police of Chui Region.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a driver was detained who was in an intoxicated state and identified himself as an inspector of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Chui region, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" citing the "Safari" movement. Patrol police officers stopped the car for a document check and suspected that the driver was drunk. According to witnesses, the man immediately claimed his high status, asserting that he held the position

26.01.2026, 07:55
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On the Bishkek - Osh highway, an oil tanker caught fire. Two people died.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident occurred in the Jayil district on the 140th kilometer of the highway. A tanker truck carrying hazardous materials caught fire here. The report of the fire was received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the fire and rescue unit No. 22 of the Jayil district departed for the scene at 11:36. The fire was completely extinguished by 14:44. Unfortunately, as a result of this incident, two people lost

25.01.2026, 20:00
Attention! Missing Minor Daniel Arymbaev
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Attention! Missing Minor Daniel Arymbaev

Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs are actively searching for Daniel Arymbaev, who has gone missing. The police were notified by a citizen, K.G., who requested assistance in locating her nephew, born in 2013. The child left home around 12:30, departing from the bus stop at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street, and since then his whereabouts have remained unknown.

25.01.2026, 19:41
In Bishkek, a 12-year-old teenager is wanted.
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In Bishkek, a 12-year-old teenager is wanted.

The employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek are actively conducting search operations to find 12-year-old Daniil Arymbaev. According to information from the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, on January 25, 2026, the boy's aunt, citizen K.G., contacted the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Department for help. She reported the disappearance of her nephew, who was born in 2013. Daniil was last seen on January 25 at 12:30 PM when he left the

25.01.2026, 19:10
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In Bishkek, they are searching for 12-year-old Daniel.

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies of the Sverdlovsk district are searching for 12-year-old Daniil Arymbaev. According to information, on January 25, a woman named K.G. contacted the police, asking for help in locating her nephew. Daniil, born in 2013, got off the bus at a stop located at the corner of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30, after which his whereabouts have not been established.

25.01.2026, 17:37
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In Bishkek, a Lexus driver attempted to escape from a drug rehabilitation center

Employees of the UPSM in Bishkek stopped a Lexus 570 on the night of January 24, around 01:00. Upon inspection, it was revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, which was confirmed by a characteristic smell and unsteady behavior behind the wheel. He was sent to a narcological center for testing, where the fact of alcohol consumption was confirmed.

25.01.2026, 16:52
New Pandemic? A Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Recorded in India
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New Pandemic? A Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak Recorded in India

In India, an outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus has been registered, raising serious concerns about a possible new pandemic. According to The Economic Times, cases of the disease have been identified near Kolkata. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this virus, for which there is neither a vaccine nor effective treatment, poses a serious threat. In the state of West Bengal, five cases of infection have been reported, three of which were confirmed this week. Among the infected

25.01.2026, 15:59
On the Bishkek - Osh highway, a fuel truck caught fire: two people died
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On the Bishkek - Osh highway, a fuel truck caught fire: two people died

Today, on the Bishkek - Osh highway, near Jaiyl, a fire broke out, resulting in the ignition of a fuel truck carrying petroleum products. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, at 11:36, a team from Fire Station No. 22 was dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. The fire was completely extinguished by 14:44.

25.01.2026, 15:53
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Three Girls Detained in Bishkek for Fight at Entertainment Venue

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, the incident occurred on the night of January 24 around 01:00. The "102" service received information about a fight involving three unknown women. This incident was recorded in the information log of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. The detained individuals were A. B., born in 1996, O. A., born in 2003, and M. M., born in 2005. They were taken to the

25.01.2026, 15:19
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Two People Killed in Fuel Tanker Fire on Bishkek-Osh Highway

On January 25, 2026, an incident involving a fire occurred at the 140th kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh highway in the Jayil district of the Chui region, involving a vehicle transporting fuel and lubricants. To extinguish the fire, fire brigade number 22 from the Jayil district was dispatched at 11:36.

25.01.2026, 13:56
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In Uzgen, a driver was killed due to a road conflict. A suspect has been detained.

In the Uzgen district, located in the Osh region, a suspect in a murder has been detained, according to a report from the local police department. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 24, the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department received a notification from the territorial hospital that E. M., born in 1999, had died from a serious injury caused by a sharp object.

25.01.2026, 13:33
In Minneapolis, a person was shot again during a raid on illegal migrants.
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In Minneapolis, a person was shot again during a raid on illegal migrants.

In Minneapolis (USA), a 51-year-old man was killed as a result of gunfire by agents of the Federal Immigration Service (ICE). The incident occurred during an operation involving an ICE agent, as reported by Fox News. This is the second case in which a civilian has become a victim of the actions of government officials. A mass protest against ICE took place in the city, with estimates of participation ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 people. Protesters demanded accountability for the agent who

25.01.2026, 13:02
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver refused to undergo testing

On the night of January 24, around 01:00, officers from the Patrol Police Department stopped a Lexus 570 for inspection. During the inspection, the driver exhibited signs of alcohol intoxication, such as a characteristic smell of alcohol and inadequate behavior while driving, which led to his referral to a narcological center for examination. During the examination at the narcological center, the fact of alcohol consumption was confirmed. However, the driver, attempting to avoid the procedure,

25.01.2026, 12:11
In Bishkek, a suspect who took possession of other people's cars was detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect who took possession of other people's cars was detained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies detained a man suspected of car-related fraud. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to information from the police, the detention occurred during the investigation of a series of fraudulent activities committed on a particularly large scale. On January 15, 2026, a statement was received at the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department from a representative of one of the companies,

25.01.2026, 10:52