With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Oslo, a Norwegian business delegation led by Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Norway, Ronny Solberg, visited Kazakhstan on 19–21 May this year.During the visit to Almaty, the group of Norwegian business representatives held meetings with Deputy Mayor of the city, Olzhas Smagulov, as well as with representatives of Norway’s «Jotun» and Denmark’s «Carlsberg».During their stay in Astana, the Norwegian business representatives held meetings at the Ministries of Transport, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Agriculture, and Foreign Affairs, as well as at «Baiterek» National Investment Holding.On 21 May 2026, the Norwegian delegation took part in the second meeting of the Kazakhstan–Norway Business Council, organized by the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan and the East Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Norway.Established in December 2024, the Business Council has served as a dedicated platform bringing together representatives of government institutions, businesses, development institutions, and sector-specific companies from both countries to discuss prospects for bilateral trade, economic, and investment cooperation.Opening remarks at the ceremony were delivered by Chairman of the Kazakh side of the Business Council and Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, Murat Karimsakov; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the East Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Norway, Ronny Solberg; and Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Norway, Adil Tursunov.Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Norway, Adil Tursunov, emphasized the particular significance of holding the second meeting of the Kazakhstan–Norway Business Council in Astana, noting that it was the first time the event had been held in Kazakhstan. The Kazakh diplomat highlighted the important institutional role of the Kazakhstan–Norway Business Council as the first dedicated platform bringing together the business communities of the two countries. He also underscored the positive momentum in bilateral economic cooperation, including a 40% increase in mutual trade turnover in 2025 and the expanding presence of Norwegian companies in Kazakhstan. The Ambassador further pointed to the growing mutual interest among the business communities of Kazakhstan and Norway, as evidenced by the increasing number of participants in business missions and Business Council meetings.During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation in the fields of energy and the oil and gas sector, agriculture and aquaculture, as well as logistics and sustainable infrastructure.Particular attention was paid to the potential for practical cooperation between Kazakh and Norwegian companies, while B2B meetings between entrepreneurs from both countries were held as part of the Business Council.Following the event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Kazakh company «Organic Fish LLP» and the Norwegian company «Optimar», aimed at further advancing cooperation in aquaculture and fish processing in the Caspian Sea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-oslo/press/news/details/1227999?lang=ru

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Temporary power outages for private and residential sector consumers in Kostanay will take place from May 25 to May 29, 2026.TP-420 (repair works on overhead power lines)May 23–29, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“Bostan” car wash, “Anar” and “Zapchasti” stores, residential service office at 1a Borodin Street.Residential sector:Doshchanov Street: 133, 135Maulenov Street: 1, 3, 3a, 5a, 7, 9a, 11Private sector:Borodin Street: 1–19, 2a, 2/1Frolov Street: 170–189, 176/1–176/9, 178/1B. Rubinshtein Street: 4–16TP-563 (repair works at transformer substation)May 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“Otan” mill, “Ekpin DS” LLP, “Polymer Stroy” LLP, “Radio Kalkan” LLP, “Vikanat” LLP, “Vianor” LLP, “Tazalyk” LLP, IE Kulmanov – “Lada Sport”, State Institution “Specialized Security Service Administration”, IE Kaipbayeva, “Kazpost” JSC KOF auto section.Residential sector:25 Karbyshev StreetTraffic light:Karbyshev Street – Chernyshevsky Street intersectionTP-150 – TP-54 (electrical network repair works)May 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“Romana-Group” LLP, IE Ustimenko, IE Raduta, “Ekos-An” LLP, IE Yesenbayeva, IE Utenova.TP-256 (repair works at transformer substation)May 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“Altyn-Nan” bakery, “Igralife” children’s development center, “Narimanovskaya” gas station, “Enbek-Kostanay” branch, “KAZHD” state institution, “Berezka” residential service office, “Keremet” bathhouse, “Legkiy” store.Residential sector:Mayakovsky Street: 104/1, 104/2Zhambyl Street: 89, 91, 93, 95RP-9 (repair works on overhead power lines)May 25–29, 2026, from 09:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:old church, 212 Altynsarin Street, “Partner”, “Na Kryuchke”, “Promtovary” stores, residential service office at 56 Shipin Street.Private sector:Altynsarin Street: 182–228Shipin Street: 50–61, 61aKasymkanov Street: 144–199, 152aRabochaya Street: 61–74, 61aProletarskaya Street: 74–84Traffic light:Nazarbayev Avenue – Altynsarin Street intersectionKTP-042 (repair works on overhead power lines)May 25–29, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“1+1” store, 22 Teplichnaya Street.Private sector:Teplichnaya Street: 11–31Goldade Street: 1–7, 19, 1a, 5a, 2/1–2/6, 34–39Geologicheskaya Street: 63–69, 101TP-Gorzhilstroy (repair works at transformer substation)May 25–26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“Solnyshko” kindergarten, “Unikum” school-kindergarten, GEK-Express, “Medical Disinfection” LLP, “ASK-Company” LLP, IE Tynymbayev.Private sector:Borodin Street: 59–83Pavlov Street: 154–177Gogol Street: 169–177B. Rubinshtein Street: 40–72, 1a, 64/2–64/9KTP-Tazalyk (repair works at transformer substation)May 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“Tazalyk – 2012” LLP, 3 Rechnaya Street.KTP-K Oil (repair works at transformer substation)May 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMAffected facilities:“K Oil” LLP, 36 Karbyshev Street.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1227879?lang=ru

Currency control in the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out in respect of residents, including financial organizations engaged in foreign exchange transactions, as well as non-residents engaged in foreign exchange transactions in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as subjects of currency control).Currency control in relation to financial organizations is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currency control in respect of other persons is carried out by the state revenue authority, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and (or) other currency control authorities within their competence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1227910?lang=ru

18-22 May 2026, Vienna -  The 17th session of the Implementation Review Group of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was held at the United Nations Office at Vienna.The delegation of Kazakhstan was represented by officers of the Anti-Corruption Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The session focused on preparing States parties for the second phase of the Mechanism for the UNCAC Review of Implementation.The implementation of the provisions of the UNCAC is of particular importance for the incorporation and criminalization in the criminal legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan of such offences as the promise and offering of a bribe, trading in influence, and other corruption-related crimes.The Kazakh delegation also participated in the session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption, which addressed the exchange of good practices, the strengthening of anti-corruption and integrity education among children and youth, as well as measures to prevent corruption in sport.On the margins of the sessions, the Kazakh delegation held bilateral meetings with representatives of several States parties. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in combating corruption, exchanging best practices, and promoting the effective implementation of the UNCAC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1227958?lang=ru