On October 9, 2026, elections for the President of the School Parliament were held at KSU School-Lyceum No. 1. Approximately 250 students from grades 7–11 participated in the vote, demonstrating active civic engagement and interest in developing school self-governance. Following the results of the vote, Sabina Batinova was elected President of the School Parliament.N.P. Mironenko, Deputy Chair of the Ridder City Territorial Electoral Commission, congratulated Sabina on her victory and wished her confidence in her decision-making and success in implementing her initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1309637?lang=ru

On October 9, 2026, elections for the President of the School Parliament were held at KSU Secondary School No. 17. Approximately 150 people participated in the vote, giving them the opportunity to make their choice and contribute to the development of school self-governance. Following the vote, Anzhelika Aksenova was elected President of the School Parliament by a majority of votes.E.V. Ageshkina, Chair of the Ridder City Territorial Electoral Commission, congratulated the newly elected President on her victory and wished her success, initiative, inspiration, and productive work for the benefit of the school community.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1309638?lang=ru

Geneva, 12 October 2026 – As part of the visit of a delegation from the Akimat of Shymkent to Geneva, a ceremony was held in the “Kazakhstan” Room at the Palais des Nations to mark the donation of 5,000 tulip bulbs from the City of Shymkent to the United Nations Office at Geneva, as well as the presentation of the bust of the great Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev.The event was attended by Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva,Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Arman Sabitov, Deputy Akim of the City of Shymkent, Charlotte Warakaulle, Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva; Larissa Indjoudjian, Honorary President of the QazElles Association, UN officials; and representatives of the Kazakh diaspora in Switzerland.Kazakhstan is home to many species of wild tulips, which constitute an important part of the country’s natural heritage. Their blooming on the grounds of the Palais des Nations is intended to serve as a symbol of friendship, renewal and the longstanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations.A separate part of the event was dedicated to the presentation of the bust of Abai Kunanbayev at its new location in the immediate vicinity of the “Kazakhstan” Room. In the year marking the 181st anniversary of the great poet and thinker, participants highlighted his special place in the history and spiritual heritage of Kazakhstan. As a poet, educator and humanist, Abai made a significant contribution to shaping the moral and intellectual foundations of Kazakh society, championing the values of knowledge, justice, responsibility and humanism.Speaking at the ceremony, Erzhan Kazykhan emphasized that the bust of Abai and the Kazakh tulips embody Kazakhstan’s rich cultural and natural heritage, as well as the country’s strong and longstanding ties with the United Nations.The ceremony, held ahead of United Nations Day, observed on 24 October, carried additional symbolic significance and underscored Kazakhstan’s commitment to the principles of peace, dialogue and international cooperation.The event marked a further contribution to strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations and to promoting Kazakhstan’s cultural and natural heritage on the international stage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1309624?lang=ru

Brussels, 12 October 2026 - On the occasion of the state visit to Kazakhstan by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, as well as the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Flag of Kazakhstan was raised for the first time at Brussels City Hall, located on the iconic Grand-Place.Held with the support of the City of Brussels authorities and the Belgian Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, this symbolic gesture underscored the friendship, mutual respect and growing partnership between the two countries.Representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, Kazakh students, members of the Kazakh community in Belgium, as well as tourists and visitors to the Belgian capital, gathered at the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to mark the occasion.Kazakh students dressed in traditional national costumes added a special touch to the celebration by organising a festive flash mob and presenting a musical performance. Guests also had the opportunity to discover Kazakh cultural traditions and sample traditional Kazakh delicacies.“It is a great joy for us to see Kazakhstan’s flag being raised in the heart of Brussels. We study here, learn about Belgian culture and do our best to introduce our friends to Kazakhstan. Events like this bring our two countries even closer together,” said Nazgul Nurgali, head of the Qazaq Society in Belgium student organisation.The raising of Kazakhstan’s National Flag at Brussels City Hall marked another significant milestone in the enduring friendship and strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and Belgium.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1309594?lang=ru

Warsaw, 12 October 2026 – A working meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Warsaw between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Nurlan Zhalgasbayev, and Roman Ignasiak, Chairman of the Management Board of the Polish company Mielec Aviation Company (MZL).During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding Kazakhstan–Poland investment cooperation in the aviation sector, attracting advanced technologies, and implementing joint projects.Particular attention was paid to opportunities for drawing on Polish expertise in specialized aviation, including the use of aircraft in agriculture and forestry, wildfire prevention and suppression, aircraft maintenance, and the training of aviation specialists.N.Zhalgasbayev emphasized Kazakhstan's interest in developing partnerships with Polish companies possessing advanced technologies and international experience. The importance of strengthening direct business ties, developing industrial cooperation, and exploring opportunities for localizing aviation technologies in Kazakhstan was also highlighted.The parties also discussed prospects for cooperation with relevant Kazakhstani organizations, the introduction of modern technical solutions, and the implementation of joint investment initiatives.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed mutual interest in further developing cooperation and pursuing practical steps to advance promising projects in the aviation sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1309579?lang=ru