Ohrid, August 4, 2026 – Kazakh Ambassador to North Macedonia Satybalda Burshakov visited Ohrid.During the meeting with the Mayor of the city, Kirill Petsakov, the possibilities of developing cooperation were discussed, with a special focus on cultural exchange and tourism development.At the meeting, Ambassador Burshakov introduced the newly appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ohrid, Gjorgje Vojnovic, to the head of the region and solemnly presented him with a Consular patent.Also, Burshakov acquainted the mayor with the political and socio-economic development of our country, as well as the prospects for expanding Kazakh-Macedonian cooperation.Petsakov spoke about the activities of the municipality, its history, the economic potential of the region, and the 66th traditional Ohrid Summer Cultural Festival, which takes place in July and August this year.The parties noted that the opening of the office of the Honorary Consul in Ohrid would give impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation, especially the expansion of economic and cultural ties.At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador thanked the mayor for the warm welcome and presented a commemorative book «National customs and traditions of the Kazakhs».For reference: Ohrid is a picturesque resort town in the south–west of North Macedonia (about 51.5 thousand inhabitants), located on the north-eastern shore of Europe's deepest Lake Ohrid, which is one of the main tourist destinations in the country.Ohrid has been known since the 7th century, and its multi-ethnic population includes Macedonians, Albanians, Turks, Vlachs, Serbs, and Bosnians.Due to the large number of churches and monasteries, the city is known as the Balkan and European Jerusalem. The Ohrid region is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Ohrid Summer Cultural Festival is held annually in Ohrid in the summer. Ohrid combines the features of a historic city and a popular summer resort.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/1269425?lang=ru

On 3 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a nationwide meeting chaired by Vice Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov. The meeting brought together more than 400 officials from the territorial Departments of State Revenues responsible for tax audits and post-customs audits.The main focus of the meeting was to improve the quality of tax and customs audits, ensure the consistent application of legislation, and protect the rights of compliant taxpayers.Participants reviewed the practice of the Appeals Commission of the Ministry of Finance and the courts in considering complaints against the results of tax audits. Particular attention was paid to the most common errors identified during audits, including both procedural deficiencies and shortcomings in establishing violations that resulted in additional tax assessments. An analysis of such cases will help improve the quality of audits, minimize errors, and ensure the objectivity of decisions made.The meeting also addressed issues related to strengthening the human resource capacity of audit units. In particular, participants proposed additional incentive measures for employees demonstrating high-quality performance, as well as the ongoing organization of training seminars, practical workshops, and professional competitions, including the “Best Auditor” competition.Following the meeting, it was decided to hold such meetings on a regular basis. The Ministry of Finance’s Appeals Department and the State Revenue Committee will continue their joint work on a quarterly analysis of decisions issued by the Appeals Commission and the courts, summarizing identified shortcomings and communicating them to the territorial divisions.This work will contribute to improving the quality of tax and customs administration, ensuring a uniform approach to conducting audits, and strengthening the confidence of citizens and the business community in the activities of the state revenue authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1269392?lang=ru

On September 11, 2025, the latest episode of "Travel to Mangystau" was dedicated to Ybykty Sai, one of the Mangystau Region's most remarkable natural attractions.Although Ybykty Sai has only recently gained wider recognition, it has quickly become known for its distinctive rock formations and spectacular landscape, unlike any other natural monument in the region.The program introduced viewers to the geological features, natural beauty, and tourism potential of Ybykty Sai, highlighting it as one of Mangystau's hidden gems and an increasingly popular destination for nature lovers and travelers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-tourism/press/news/details/1269378?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the city of Astana reminds participants of foreign economic activity that the procedure for filling out a declaration for goods is established by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission dated May 20, 2010 No. 257.One of the important columns of the declaration is column 31 "Cargo spaces and description of goods". The information indicated in this column is necessary for the identification and classification of goods, the determination of customs duties and customs control.When filling in the box, it is necessary to indicate the full name of the product, information about the manufacturer (if any), trademark, brand, model, article, technical characteristics and other information that allows you to uniquely identify the product.The Department of Customs Affairs of Astana draws attention to the fact that the completeness and reliability of the information provided contribute to the correct customs clearance. Administrative liability is provided for violation of the procedure for filling out the declaration for goods in accordance with Article 535 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1269356?lang=ru

On September 3, 2025, the OCEANMAN QAZAQSTAN 2025 international open water swimming competition concluded on the coast of the Caspian Sea in Aktau.The event brought together nearly 500 athletes from across Kazakhstan and many countries around the world. Professional swimmers and amateur participants competed in one of the world's leading open water swimming series.The successful organization of the competition highlighted the Mangystau Region's growing potential for sports tourism and reinforced Aktau's reputation as an attractive destination for hosting major international sporting events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-tourism/press/news/details/1269344?lang=ru