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Citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic sentenced to 3.3 years for illegal export of weapons from the USA to Russia

In Brooklyn, a federal court sentenced a 47-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan, known as S.Zh., to a prison term of 3.3 years for conspiracy to illegally export firearms manufactured in the United States. This information was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice. The proceedings were presided over by Judge Hector Gonzalez. The defendant was found guilty of illegally transporting firearms and ammunition from the U.S. to Russia via Kyrgyzstan, with a total value exceeding $1.5 million. It

24.01.2026, 09:42
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In 2025, 900 citizens died in Kyrgyzstan as a result of traffic accidents

According to the press service of the Bishkek City Traffic Police, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced alarming statistics: 900 citizens became victims of road traffic accidents. This information serves as a serious reminder of the importance of safe driving. In this regard, the department reminds of the necessity to adhere to the following rules:

24.01.2026, 09:28
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In Suzak, a suspect in fraud has been detained

A 43-year-old man has been detained in Suzak on suspicion of fraud. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region on January 23. According to the regional police, on January 14, 2026, a citizen identified as J.S., born in 1984, filed a complaint with the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department. He stated that in September 2025, a citizen identified as J.H. took 97 heads of small livestock from his farm, valuing each sheep at 33,000 soms,

23.01.2026, 18:26
The Prosecutor's Office Returned 197 Hectares of Illegally Privatized Land to the State
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The Prosecutor's Office Returned 197 Hectares of Illegally Privatized Land to the State

In the Ton district, the prosecutor's office identified serious violations in the distribution of agricultural land. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, during the inspection, it was established that in 2007-2008, plots totaling 196.83 hectares were illegally transferred into private ownership by the local self-government bodies of Ulahol, Ak-Terek, Mambetov, and the former Ton (now Kun-Chygysh) rural administration. These lands were removed from the state fund without

23.01.2026, 18:23
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Man arrested for 5 days after his wife reported child abduction in Osh

An incident occurred in the city of Osh, resulting in a man being detained for 5 days following a complaint from his wife. Recently, a video appeared on social media from N.M., born in 2004, a resident of Osh, in which she claims: "He kidnapped my child." The woman stated that due to domestic violence, she decided to leave her husband; however, despite living separately, the man took their two-year-old daughter.

23.01.2026, 17:45
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The preliminary cause of the fire in the nursing home in Bishkek has been named

According to preliminary data, a short circuit was the cause of the fire at the nursing home in Bishkek. This was reported by a representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on social issues. Currently, a forensic medical examination is being conducted, the results of which are awaited.

23.01.2026, 17:13
A fatal accident occurred on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway
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A fatal accident occurred on the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart highway

On the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek - Naryn - Torugart road in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, a traffic accident occurred today, January 23. The driver of a Hyundai Solaris was unable to keep the car on the road and crashed into a tree, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, one woman died at the scene of the accident, while two other women and a girl were injured. Rescuers from the 4th ambulance

23.01.2026, 16:10
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations named a possible cause of the fire in the SEZ "Bishkek"

At the meeting of the commission on social issues of the Bishkek city council, held on January 23, a representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the cause of the tragic incident, which resulted in the death of a Bangladeshi citizen, could have been a heater. According to him, the room where the victim was located had no heating. He likely turned on the heater to avoid hypothermia in the severe cold. "Everything points to this," he added, emphasizing that the

23.01.2026, 15:51
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The lawyer reported on appeals to the Prosecutor General's Office and the GKNB regarding the case of Klara Sadykova

- On January 23, at a press conference organized by AKIpress, lawyer Nazira Abdumuminova reported that her client Klara Sadykova had sent appeals to the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Committee for National Security. These actions are related to possible violations that occurred during the investigation of the criminal case. The lawyer claims that Sadykova filed complaints against the investigator of the First Mai District Police Department and his deputy, pointing out possible

23.01.2026, 14:54
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The State Data Protection Agency announced the distribution of false messages in its name

The government agency responsible for the protection of personal data has reported instances of false messages being circulated. Fraudsters are using messaging apps, including WhatsApp, posing as employees and management of the agency. In an official statement, the agency emphasizes that these messages have no relation to its activities and are being sent by third parties with the intent to deceive.

23.01.2026, 14:48
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A family from Talas, who welcomed triplets, was gifted a 2-room apartment in the center of Bishkek.

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported that a family from Talas, who welcomed triplets, was handed the keys to a two-room apartment in the center of Bishkek on January 23. In a previous article by the publication "Turmush," an appeal from Ryskul Syrgabaev and Medina Kalieva was presented, in which they requested assistance with housing and documents. Since November 2024, they had been living in a rented apartment in Bishkek, while Syrgabaev

23.01.2026, 14:47
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A Man Got Trapped in Snow in the Issyk-Kul Mountains and Ate a Wolf He Killed for 3 Days to Survive

A resident of the village of Tilekmat, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, Azamat Chidinov, who has been engaged in animal husbandry in the Ak-Shiyrak rural district for many years, shared his challenging journey. He is 44 years old and raises five children with his wife. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, Azamat shared the difficulties faced by livestock breeders: they work every day in any climate conditions, bearing full responsibility for their farms.

23.01.2026, 14:43
Smuggled cigarettes worth 721 thousand soms seized in Manas
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Smuggled cigarettes worth 721 thousand soms seized in Manas

In Manas, smuggled cigarettes worth 721,440 soms were seized, according to information provided by the State Tax Service. During a raid at the central market, law enforcement officers discovered 6,012 packs of tobacco products that lacked excise stamps and the necessary accompanying documents.

23.01.2026, 14:36
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In Batken, a "Mercedes-Benz" was involved in an accident

On the morning of January 23, an accident occurred on the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway. According to eyewitness accounts, in the Kyzyl-Zhol neighborhood of the city of Batken, a passenger car of the "Mercedes-Benz" brand skidded on the slippery road, resulting in it veering off the road and falling into a ravine.

23.01.2026, 14:07
In the village of Vostok, a car with marijuana was stopped
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In the village of Vostok, a car with marijuana was stopped

2 kg 14 grams of prohibited substance found in the car Police officers stopped a vehicle in the village of Vostok, where a large batch of narcotic substances was discovered. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek.

23.01.2026, 13:26
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On the bypass road Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart, a "Volkswagen Golf 3" collided with a truck

On the bypass road Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, a traffic accident occurred in which a passenger car "Volkswagen Golf 3" collided with a truck, eyewitnesses report in an interview with our correspondent Turmush. The incident happened on January 22. As a result of the accident, a "Hyundai Sonata" was also damaged. According to information provided by the press service of the Department of Road Safety under the Main Internal Affairs

23.01.2026, 12:36
More than two kilograms of marijuana seized in Bishkek
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More than two kilograms of marijuana seized in Bishkek

In the Sverdlovsk district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a situation involving the illegal storage of large quantities of drugs has been recorded. This was reported by the city’s Department of Internal Affairs. Operational services received information that in the area of the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Kalinin Street, one citizen was engaged in the collection, storage, and distribution of drugs.

23.01.2026, 12:32