Swimmer Viktor Druzin from the Karaganda Region has been named one of the top five athletes of the year by World Aquatics (the international governing body for aquatic sports). The winner in the "Male Artistic Swimmer of the Year" category will be determined through an open vote.Competing alongside the Kazakhstani athlete for this prestigious award are Ranjuo Tomblin (Great Britain), Gustavo Sánchez (Colombia), Muye Guo (China), and Filippo Pelati (Italy).This year has been highly successful for Viktor Druzin in international competition. In June, he won bronze in the technical solo event at the World Cup Super Final in Toronto, while also securing silver in the free routine and bronze in the mixed duet alongside Nargiza Bolatova. In July, at the Asian Championships in Bangkok, the athlete from Karaganda took gold in the technical solo, becoming a continental champion for the second time. In August, Viktor Druzin placed third at the World Junior Championships in Budapest. At the 2026 Asian Games, he reached the third step of the podium as part of Kazakhstan’s mixed team.The athlete is coached by Elena Kotova.The Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region encourages local residents to support their fellow countryman.To cast your vote, visit the official World Aquatics Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/world_aquatics/), locate the post featuring nominees in the "Artistic Swimming | Men" category, and "like" the comment that mentions @druzin.viktor. The winner will be determined based on the number of likes received by the comments supporting each athlete.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1309890?lang=ru

🔹 Following consultations with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Kurultai Aibek Dadebay—held in accordance with Article 88, Clause 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan—President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on the early termination of the mandates of maslikhats at all levels.🔹 The Central Election Commission has been instructed to take all necessary measures to schedule, prepare for, and conduct early elections for deputies of maslikhats at all levels.🔹 The decree enters into force on the day of its publication.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-karabalyk-mihailov/press/news/details/1309867?lang=ru

A Unified Reporting Day was held in Atyrau, during which regulatory and supervisory authorities reported to the business community. The event was attended by Atyrau Region Akim Bolat Akchulakov, the regional prosecutor, heads of government agencies, and representatives of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the business community. Kenжеgazy Esembekov, Head of the Department of State Revenue for Atyrau Region, delivered a report during the event.“During the reporting period, KZT 2,157 billion was received by the state budget, representing 98.8% of the forecast of KZT 2,183 billion. Compared with the same period last year, budget revenues increased by KZT 312 billion, or 16.9%. In addition, as of September 1, 2026, a total of 288,529 public services had been provided in Atyrau Region, of which 99.7% were delivered electronically,” the Head of the Department noted.The region is home to more than 60,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, employing over 125,000 people. In 2026, KZT 6.3 billion has been allocated to support businesses.The meeting was held in an open-microphone format, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to raise issues and share their proposals. In particular, business representatives suggested creating a digital platform that would provide access to information necessary for conducting business.Bolat Akchulakov noted that, starting next year, a phased transition to digital delivery of public services and procedures is planned in areas including social services, cadastral activities, construction, registration of design and cost estimate documentation, and supervisory procedures. The work is scheduled to be completed by 2028.All issues raised during the meeting were recorded in the minutes. A phased schedule will be developed to address each request. Some participants received answers to their questions during the meeting itself.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-atyrau/press/news/details/1309837?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue of East Kazakhstan Region, in cooperation with the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of East Kazakhstan Region, held a seminar-meeting chaired by K.K. Koishinov, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenue of East Kazakhstan Region, and T.T. Turgambaev, Chairman of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of East Kazakhstan Region.The meeting was attended by judges, administrators involved in rehabilitation and bankruptcy proceedings, and representatives of the Department of State Revenue of East Kazakhstan Region.During the meeting, the participants discussed current issues relating to the application of legislation on rehabilitation and bankruptcy, as well as challenges arising in law enforcement practice. Particular attention was paid to improving the effectiveness of cooperation between government authorities and the judicial system and developing consistent approaches to resolving emerging issues.Following the meeting, the participants emphasized the importance of further strengthening interagency cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1309777?lang=ru

Astana, October 13, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi received Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Leo M. Herrera-Lim, who arrived in Astana to participate in the second round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries.During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda and prospects for the further development of Kazakh-Philippine relations. Particular attention was paid to expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as strengthening interaction within the framework of the United Nations and ASEAN.M. Tileuberdi noted the positive momentum in political dialogue, including his meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs M.T.Lazaro on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in September this year.The Kazakh side welcomed the Philippines' intention to open an Embassy in Astana and expressed confidence that the establishment of a permanent diplomatic presence would contribute to deepening bilateral ties and expanding practical cooperation.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in maintaining regular political dialogue and consistently advancing cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Philippines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1309779?lang=ru