Today, a solemn meeting dedicated to rewarding working professionals was held at the Shymkent city administration. The event was attended by the city akim Gabit Abdimazhitovich Syzdykbekov, who expressed gratitude to representatives of various industries who have made a significant contribution to the development of the city. Although they are not often seen in everyday life, the work of working professionals who directly contribute to the life of the city is immense. Citizens who work tirelessly in the areas of city cleanliness, landscaping, public utilities, roads, lighting, and landscaping were at a special reception by the city mayor. During the meeting, the mayor personally spoke with each worker and listened to their suggestions and opinions. The meeting, which was held in an informal format, discussed the daily activities of workers, current issues in the industry, and future plans. — The prosperity of the city and the comfortable life of its residents are the result of your hard work. The work you do always deserves respect. Working professions will always remain the mainstay of society, not just for one year, - said the city mayor. Gabit Syzdykbekov also congratulated working people on the upcoming New Year, wishing them good health, well-being for their families, and great success in their work. At the end of the ceremony, the awardees expressed their gratitude for the honor and noted that they will continue their work for the benefit of the country. Honoring the worker is a guarantee of sustainable development and prosperity of society. Such educational meetings will undoubtedly increase the prestige of working professions and highlight their importance in society.

Astana, December 30, 2025 – A telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili.During the discussion, the foreign ministers reviewed the results of bilateral cooperation over the past year and positively assessed the dynamics of Kazakh-Georgian relations. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthening political dialogue and developing practical cooperation across all aspects of the bilateral agenda.Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The importance of activating cooperation in the investment sphere was noted, as it makes a significant contribution to the development of national economies, promoting production growth and job creation.The ministers agreed to maintain close working contacts and to continue constructive dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1135372?lang=kk

On December 25, a ceremonial award event was held in the city of Zhanaozen to honor the best representatives of the culture and sports sectors who demonstrated significant achievements over the course of the year. The event took place at the Kendirli Rural House of Culture.The ceremony was attended by Deputy Akim of Zhanaozen, Mukash Maksat, who presented awards to specialists who achieved outstanding results in the fields of culture and sports. On behalf of the city akim, distinguished individuals were presented with Letters of Appreciation and special awards.During the award ceremony, representatives of the sports sector were recognized in various nominations, including Best Goalkeeper, Forward, Defender, Player, Young Athlete, Veteran Athlete, Coach, Sports Patron, as well as other nominees. In addition, creative teams and cultural figures, stage professionals, poets, akyns and aitys performers, hosts, and authors of project initiatives also received well-deserved recognition.As part of the event, a concert program was presented featuring musical and dance performances by artists. Performances by the “Ainaz” dance ensemble and local singers added a special highlight to the evening.At the conclusion of the ceremony, the award recipients were expressed gratitude and extended best wishes for continued success, as well as for their ongoing contribution to the development of the culture and sports sectors in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1135357?lang=kk

        In order to support entrepreneurs and improve the quality of accounting and tax accounting, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is launching the “People's Accountant” campaign.       The campaign will start on January 5, 2026, and will last until June 30, 2026.       “People's Accountant” is a free advisory service for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.       Entrepreneurs will be able to receive clear and practical explanations on accounting, tax reporting, and working with information systems.       The main format is offline reception at state revenue offices in cities and regional centers. Schedule for the first months of January-February 2026: consultations 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 10:00 to 13:00. From March 2026: consultations 2 times a week.      The reception locations will be marked with special signs reading “People's Accountant,” indicating the schedule and address.       As part of the campaign, consultations will be conducted by professional accountants and auditors, representatives of professional accounting associations, and the most experienced employees of state revenue agencies to explain the legislation.      In Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, it is planned to designate specific locations for consultations, if possible in all districts of the city. In the regions, consultations will be organized at the district level, with specialists traveling to the regions if necessary.     Video consultations and telephone communication between district and city administrations during office hours are also planned.      In addition to face-to-face consultations, entrepreneurs will have access to:     - online consultations through official resources;     - webinars (online and offline);    - thematic consultation sessions during reporting periods.      The State Revenue Committee will also prepare booklets on key topics with simple explanations of legislation and step-by-step descriptions of how to work with information systems.      In addition, materials for the call center will be updated and the SalykBot Telegram channel will be filled with information.      The “People's Accountant” campaign is the first step in the transition from a control model to service support for taxpayers. In the future, additional measures are planned to prevent violations and improve the quality of advisory support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1135351?lang=kk

The service is designed to provide preliminary information and assistance in completing VAT tax reports correctly. The functionality of the service allows you to know your tax amounts in advance, reduce the number of errors and prevent possible negative consequences, including receiving desk control notifications and imposing penalties. The preliminary filling of the declaration is carried out on the basis of information available in the information systems of state revenue authorities, including the information system of electronic invoices, personal accounts of taxpayers and declarations for goods. This allows you to automatically generate calculated indicators and minimize the impact of the human factor. Within the framework of the service, 13 lines of the declaration are automatically filled in, which, if necessary, can be independently adjusted upward or downward. The service for pre-filling out the VAT declaration (form 300.00) will be available to taxpayers when it is submitted for obligations for the 4th quarter of 2025. The service is being launched in pilot mode. All suggestions and comments on its improvement can be sent to the Telegram bot "Service for pre-filling out the VAT declaration (form 300.00)" @icna_review_bot.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1135273?lang=kk