The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Croatia (OIB: 40649438406), with its registered address at Bosanska ulica 26, Zagreb, hereby announces an open auction for the sale of motor vehicles.The auction will be conducted by ascending bids.The auction will take place at 11:00 on 1 September 2026 at Bosanska ulica 26, 10000 Zagreb.Details of the vehicles offered for sale Lot No. 1Passenger vehicleMake and model: Mercedes-Benz S 500 L 4MATICColour: BlackYear of manufacture: 2014Mileage: 240,391Engine capacity and fuel type: 4,663 cm³, petrolGeneral condition: Not in working order; repairs requiredStarting price: EUR 4,349.94 (four thousand three hundred and forty-nine euros and ninety-four cents)Security deposit, equal to 15% of the starting price: EUR 652.49 (six hundred and fifty-two euros and forty-nine cents)Bid increment, equal to 5% of the starting price: EUR 217.50 (two hundred and seventeen euros and fifty cents)Lot No. 2Passenger vehicleMake and model: Mercedes-Benz VianoColour: BlackYear of manufacture: 2014Mileage: 184,020Engine capacity and fuel type: 2,143 cm³, dieselGeneral condition: Not in working order; repairs requiredStarting price: EUR 3,210.24 (three thousand two hundred and ten euros and twenty-four cents)Security deposit, equal to 15% of the starting price: EUR 481.54 (four hundred and eighty-one euros and fifty-four cents)Bid increment, equal to 5% of the starting price: EUR 160.51 (one hundred and sixty euros and fifty-one cents)Eligibility and application procedure Individuals and legal entities that submit their applications and pay the security deposit within the prescribed time limit are eligible to participate in the auction.Applications must be submitted, and participants registered, in writing at Bosanska ulica 26, 10000 Zagreb.The deadline for submitting applications is 17:30 on 28 August 2026.The participant submitting the highest bid will be declared the successful bidder.The security deposit paid by the successful bidder will be credited towards the purchase price of the vehicle. Security deposits paid by the other participants will be refunded within 15 working days.Applicants must submit the following documents to the auction organiser at the address specified above:    a)A completed application form in the prescribed format;    b) For individuals: a copy of an identity document;For legal entities: a copy of the identity document of the legal entity’s authorised representative and a document confirming the legal entity’s registration in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Croatia;    c) A copy of the payment document confirming payment of the security deposit.Before paying the security deposit and submitting an application, participants must carefully review this notice and the draft sale and purchase agreement and inspect the technical condition of the relevant vehicle. Participants may not request any improvements, modifications or repairs to the vehicle, nor may they claim exemption from any taxes, fees or other costs associated with the transfer of registration or ownership.If the successful bidder fails to fulfil the terms of the agreement within the prescribed period, the bidder will be deemed to have waived the right to purchase the vehicle. Any payments already made, including the security deposit, will not be refunded. Bank charges incurred in transferring the security deposit are non-refundable. Bid rigging and any other form of unlawful interference with the auction are strictly prohibited. Bank details for payment of the security depositBeneficiary: Embassy of the Republic of KazakhstanAddress: Bosanska ulica 26, 10000 ZagrebOIB: 40649438406IBAN: HR5024840081105847755Beneficiary bank: Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d.SWIFT: RZBHHR2XPayment reference: Security deposit for participation in the auction, Lot No. [insert lot number]Buyer’s obligations and collection of the vehiclesThe participant submitting the highest bid must sign the Record of Auction Results immediately after the auction has concluded.The buyer must pay the full purchase price of the vehicle, less the security deposit already paid, within 10 working days of signing the sale and purchase agreement.The buyer will bear in full all costs associated with the transfer of ownership, including taxes, administrative fees, customs duties and any other payments arising from the purchase of the vehicle. Vehicle inspection and contact detailsThe vehicles and the relevant documentation may be inspected, and application forms obtained, at Bosanska ulica 26, 10000 Zagreb, on working days between 09:00 and 17:00.Telephone enquiries: +385 91 1935 348; +385 91 9316 460Email: zagreb@mfa.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-zagreb/press/news/details/1274642?lang=ru

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From August 14 to 16, 2026, the Kostanay Regional Environmental Gathering for Youth and Volunteers is taking place at the "Aly Parus" recreation center in the city of Lisakovsk.The event is organized by the public foundation "Ecological Club 'Neco'" with the support of the State Institution "Department of Public Development of the Akimat of Kostanay Region" as part of the project "Promotion of Environmental Ideas among Youth and Volunteers EcoZhas within the framework of the 'Taza Kazakhstan' principle."Up to 80 representatives of active youth and the volunteer community of Kostanay Region, aged 18 to 35, are participating in the gathering, including representatives from youth resource centers of the region's districts and cities.The main goal of the gathering is to foster environmental culture, develop environmental volunteering, leadership competencies, and project thinking skills among youth, as well as to increase the level of young citizens' involvement in solving environmental issues in the region.After the guests assembled, the program began with an excursion, where participants visited eco-enterprises and organizations such as the Eco-Office, the State Nursery, a Private Nursery, "Atameken 4+", and "AgroEcoHub". Afterward, they proceeded in an organized manner by bus directly to the venue of the three-day gathering in the city of Lisakovsk at the "Aly Parus" recreation center.As part of the three-day program, participants will get acquainted with the activities of environmental enterprises and organizations, take part in educational trainings, master classes, team-building events, and project work.One of the key areas of the program will be training in the development of environmental strategies and practical solutions. In teams, participants will identify current environmental problems in the region, develop their own strategies, and present them at the final defense.The educational program is planned to cover areas such as environmental volunteering, conscious consumption, animal volunteering, waste recycling and reuse, landscaping, renewable energy sources, environmental and climate projects, as well as international practices in the field of ecology and volunteering.Speakers and experts of national and regional level have been invited: Asyl Okapova, Lyudmila Yevzhenkova, Olga Solovyova, Dinara Shadrina, Gennady Ipatov, Azim Zhanburchinov, Zhumat Bauyrzhan Kiikbayuly, and Tatyana Mironyuk.The three-day program includes team-building, sports, and cultural and leisure activities aimed at developing team interaction and strengthening professional and interpersonal ties among participants.Based on the results of the three days' work, participants will present the developed environmental strategies. The best strategy will receive funding of at least 1,000,000 tenge for subsequent implementation. All participants of the gathering will receive certificates.The event will conclude with the environmental campaign "We Were Never Here!", during which participants will clean up the area.The gathering is aimed at developing the youth environmental movement in Kostanay Region, supporting volunteer initiatives, and forming practical mechanisms for youth participation in implementing the region's environmental agenda in accordance with the principles of "Taza Kazakhstan".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1274627?lang=ru

On August 14, with the participation of the Akim of Kostanay Region, Kumar Irgibayevich Aksakalov, the regional August conference of education workers was held on the theme «Human Capital – the Strategic Foundation for Regional Development: Quality of Education and Priorities for the New Academic Year».The plenary session was held in the format of a professional dialogue. Participants discussed the quality of education, modern educational technologies and artificial intelligence, the development of rural schools, professional competencies of teachers, and the skills needed by the children of the future.A particular impression on the participants was made by Ұмай – a digital virtual host, who appeared on stage for the first time alongside the traditional moderator of the plenary session. Created using artificial intelligence technologies, she became a real highlight of the event.In her video address, the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhuldyz Suleimenova, outlined the strategic guidelines for the development of education, noting the importance of improving quality, digitalization, and the introduction of modern technologies and AI.Head of the Education Department of Kostanay Region, Ardak Begatarov, presented regional priorities, including improving the quality of education, functional literacy of students, professionalism of teachers, and ensuring equal access to quality education.Vice Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaiyk Sharabasov, spoke about the main directions of state educational policy and tasks for the new academic year.AI and data analysis expert Muhammad Ali Javed from the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (Abu Dhabi) spoke about preparing schools for the AI era, the responsible use of technology, and preserving the key role of the teacher.First Vice President of the Bilim-Innovation International Foundation, Yerzhan Aubakirov, presented practices for supporting rural and small schools within the framework of the «Auyl Mektebi – Sapa Alany» project.Teacher of the «Bilim-Innovation» Lyceum in the city of Semey, Marat Aitkaliyev, addressed the topic of Generation Alpha and the competencies of the future, emphasizing the role of the teacher as a mentor and leader.Summing up the results, Akim of Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, noted the special attention of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, to issues of education and the younger generation, which was reflected in the new People's Constitution.«For us, education also remains one of the main priorities, as it is a sphere that directly concerns every family,» emphasized the head of the region.Today, the region's education system covers about 150,000 children, with more than 36,000 employees working in the sector. This year, 227.1 billion tenge has been allocated for education, which is about a third of the regional budget. In 2023, this figure was 176.8 billion tenge.Over the past three years, 15 kindergartens and 10 schools have been built in the region, and 457 facilities have been renovated, including 30 major overhauls. During the same period, 83 graduates of the region received grants to study at leading universities around the world.«Our task is to ensure that such examples are not isolated, that every child has opportunities, regardless of where they live. And the task of teachers is to recognize talent in time, support it, and help it flourish,» emphasized Kumar Aksakalov.In the lobby of the «Zhastar Saraiy», thematic exhibitions were held where teachers got acquainted with modern educational solutions, digital tools, and practical developments. As part of the master classes, participants were able to learn about new approaches and apply them in practice.The conference concluded with an awards ceremony for education workers. The Akim of the region presented 25 teachers with departmental and regional awards.3 teachers were awarded the «Eңbek Ardagerі» medals, 4 – the I. Altynsarin breastplates, 2 – the «Bilim Beru Salasynyn Uzdigi» breastplates, 2 – honorary diplomas «Orta Bilim Beru Isinin Uzdigi», 2 – honorary diplomas «Tekhnikalyk Zhane Kasіptik Bilim Beru Isinin Uzdigi».In addition, 3 employees were recognized with Certificates of Honor from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 4 – with Letters of Gratitude from the Ministry, and another 5 teachers – with certificates from the Akim of Kostanay Region.Certificates were also awarded to the winners of regional competitions. The I. Altynsarin Gymnasium in the city of Arkalyk was recognized as the best secondary education organization of 2026, and the Rudny Mining and Technology College – as the best technical and vocational education organization. They were awarded certificates for 68 million tenge.According to the results of the rating assessment among the education departments of the region's cities, the winner was the Education Department of the city of Rudny, and among the districts — the Education Department of the Beimbet Mailin District. They were awarded certificates worth 5 million tenge. Cash prizes were also received by the winners of the «Taza Kazakhstan» competition in the «Best Schoolyard» nomination.The August conference combined the discussion of strategic educational tasks with practical solutions and the experience of teachers, which are to be implemented in the new academic year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1274618?lang=ru

Geneva, 11 August 2026 – Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, held a meeting with Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.The sides discussed key areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations, current issues on the multilateral agenda, as well as Kazakhstan’s initiatives aimed at strengthening international cooperation.E. Kazykhan briefed his interlocutor on the large-scale political and institutional transformations underway in Kazakhstan following the adoption of the country’s new Constitution and further efforts to improve the public administration system. Particular attention was paid to the upcoming 23 August elections to the Kurultai, which will mark an important stage in the practical implementation of the new constitutional model.The meeting also featured an exchange of views on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. In the context of Kazakhstan’s consistent commitment to advancing a world free of nuclear weapons, E. Kazykhan informed his counterpart about preparations for an event at the Palais des Nations marking the 20th anniversary of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.Particular attention was devoted to the initiative of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to strengthen the global architecture of water governance, including the proposal to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations. The Kazakh side emphasized the important role of Geneva and the UN system organizations based there in advancing expert and diplomatic dialogue on the global water agenda.The interlocutors also discussed ongoing processes to reform the UN system, including the “UN80” initiative. In this context, they stressed the importance of preserving and further strengthening Geneva’s role as one of the key centers of multilateral diplomacy. The parties also touched upon the issue of increasing the representation of Kazakhstani professionals within the Organization’s structures.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations Office at Geneva and continuing substantive dialogue on key issues of the international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1274601?lang=ru