Kyrgyz Wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev Earns Olympic License for Paris Games
Ernazar Akmataliev secures a spot at the Paris Olympics by winning in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan now has seven athletes qualified for the Games.
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in Sport / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Presidents Strengthen Bilateral Relations in Latest Meeting
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Presidents discuss strengthening strategic partnership and sign important agreements during their meeting.
in Politics / Kyrgyzstan,
Detention of Former Deputy Head of Antimonopoly Service Akzholtoi Tukunov Declared Unlawful
The Alamedin District Court deems the detention of former Antimonopoly Service deputy head Akzholtoi Tukunov as a suspect unlawful and unjustified, citing violations of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
in News / Kyrgyzstan,
Police Officers Win Lawsuit for Housing Allowance in Kazakhstan
Police officers in Kazakhstan won a legal battle against their superiors to receive housing allowances after being denied due to owning mortgage property. The court ruled in favor of the officers, recognizing their right to support with their mortgages.
in Society / Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz Court Upholds Detention of Islam Matraimov Amid Money Laundering Probe
Islam Matraimov remains in custody as the Osh City Court rejects the appeal for a change in detention measure, amidst suspicions of money laundering along with his brothers Tilek and Ruslan. Raiymbek Matraimov, a former deputy chief of the Customs Service, was apprehended in Baku and is now facing charges including illegal deprivation of liberty and money laundering.
in Corruption / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyz wrestler Bekzat Almaz uulu secures Olympic license in Bishkek tournament
Kyrgyz wrestler Bekzat Almaz uulu secures an Olympic license at the Asian licensing tournament in Bishkek, earning a spot in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
in Sport / Kyrgyzstan,
Ex-Deputy Kubanychbek Zholdoshbaev Fully Compensates Damage to the State
Former parliamentarian Kubanychbek Zholdoshbaev fully compensates state damage according to GKNB; court changes preventive measure after repayment.
in News / Kyrgyzstan,
Controversy Surrounding Missing Dam Worth 2.2 Billion Tenge in Turkestan Region
The executive director of "Adildik Zholy" was unable to find a dam worth 2.2 billion tenge in the Turkestan region, raising concerns about the reported expenditures on various water infrastructure projects.
in Corruption / Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz People Turn to VPNs as TikTok Gets Blocked
Kyrgyzstanis have shown a significant increase in VPN searches following the TikTok ban, with a 1150% surge in queries in just one week. VKontakte and TikTok also saw a rise in online searches, indicating a shift in interests among Kyrgyz internet users.
in Society / Kyrgyzstan,
Russian Language Institute Rector Dismissed for Exam Misconduct
The Ministry of Education in Russia dismisses Natalia Trukhanovskaya as the rector of the Pushkin Institute due to inadequate control over exams for foreigners.
in Education / Tajikistan,