Kyrgyzstan Athletes Win 14 Medals at Asian Wrestling Championship in Bishkek
Kyrgyz athletes shine at the Asian Wrestling Championship in Bishkek, securing 14 medals and showcasing their dedication to the sport ahead of the Asian Olympic qualifiers.
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in Sport / Kyrgyzstan,
Turkmenistan Inaugurates High-Speed Highway Section with President's Participation
Turkmenistan celebrates the opening of the Tedjen-Mary section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway with President Berdymukhamedov in attendance, showcasing advanced road infrastructure and modern materials.
in News / Turkmenistan,
Financial Monitoring Agency Initiates Pre-Trial Investigation on Illegal Vehicle Registration
A special task force employee in Konaev is in custody after falsely registering 413 commercial vehicles, causing a loss of 3.156 billion tenge to the state budget.
in Corruption / Kazakhstan,
Police in Almaty Investigating Threats and Insults by Public Figure Dana Ormanbayeva
The police in Almaty are investigating a criminal case against Dana Ormanbayeva for threats, insults, and incitement of ethnic hatred posted on social media.
in Crime / Kazakhstan,
Restrictions on Business Checks Lifted in Kyrgyzstan
Prosecutor's office prohibits inspections of 151 businesses in the first quarter of 2024, aiming to support economic stability and protect entrepreneurs. Amendments by Sadyr Japarov provide relief by temporarily halting inspections until the end of the year, except for cases involving criminal offenses.
in Politics / Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan to Increase Number of Female Police Officers to Combat Violence
Kazakhstan plans to increase the number of female police officers to address violence against women and children, with female officers handling investigations related to such cases. Specialized support for female victims is a priority, with the initiative receiving positive feedback despite government funding challenges.
in Society / Kazakhstan,
National Bank Reports Stable Situation on Internal Currency Market
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports stable conditions in the currency market with an abundance of foreign currency supply. Exchange rate of US dollar against the som has slightly decreased and increased in recent weeks.
in Economy / Kyrgyzstan,
Complaints Against Law Enforcement Officers' Actions Can Be Filed Online, Says General Prosecutor
The head of the General Prosecutor's Office in Kyrgyzstan announced that complaints about law enforcement officers can be submitted on their website, encouraging citizens to use this platform for lodging complaints, such as in cases of domestic violence.
in Society / Kyrgyzstan,
Investigator from Leninsky District Police Department in Bishkek detained for bribery extortion
An investigator in Bishkek has been arrested for extorting a bribe from a citizen in exchange for a favorable decision on a criminal case, as reported by the SCNS. The investigator was caught receiving 180,000 soms and has been placed in pre-trial detention pending further investigation.
in Corruption / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyz Citizens in Russian Prisons Choose to Stay Abroad
94 Kyrgyz citizens in Russian prisons reluctant to be transferred back to Kyrgyzstan, despite requests made by officials. Prosecutor General clarifies situation and affirms commitment to bringing citizens back.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,