Daily raids are conducted in Kostanay to comply with the rules of landscaping with the participation of employees of the akimat and the police. Special attention is paid to the maintenance of building facades, entrances, signage and adjacent areas.Previously, this work was mainly preventive in nature. Explanatory work was carried out with representatives of businesses, enterprises and organizations, often limited to warnings. However, practice has shown that this is not enough. Currently, the approach has been revised — fundamental measures are being taken for repeated violations, and compliance control has been strengthened.In 2025 alone, 4,758 property owners were held accountable. At the same time, real fines were applied only in 34 cases, which is only 0.7%. Since the beginning of this year, 1,790 administrative materials have been compiled, 8 of which have already been fined in the amount of more than 800 thousand tenge.The aesthetic appearance of the city is a shared responsibility. Owners need to pay attention to the condition of their facilities and put them in order.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1200844?lang=kk

Astana, April 14, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Adel Ahmed Sulaiman Alghenaiman.During the meeting, the Ambassador of Kuwait presented copies of his credentials and reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, as well as deepening engagement within the framework of international organizations.Deputy Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed confidence that his mission would contribute to the further development of the traditionally friendly and trust-based relations between Kazakhstan and Kuwait.The parties discussed ways to enhance political dialogue, strengthen trade, economic and investment cooperation, and expand collaboration in the fields of agriculture and digitalization.They also exchanged views on regional and global issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1200864?lang=kk

Vitanje, 13 April 2026 – The Center of Space Technologies Herman Potočnik Noordungin the municipality of Vitanje hosted a ceremonial event dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.At the invitation of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. T.Eyvazov, the ceremony was also attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. A.Abibullayev, the Mayor of Vitanje, Mr. A.Pogorevc, and the Director of the Centre, Ms. N.Pavlič Brečko. The participants laid flowers at the bust of Yuri Gagarin, as well as at the monuments to prominent figures of global astronautics - S.Korolev, K.Tsiolkovsky, H.Potočnik Noordung and H.Oberth - whose names are commemorated on the grounds of the complex.During the visit, the guests viewed the Center’s exhibitions illustrating the evolution of space science - from early theoretical concepts and pioneering engineering breakthroughs to modern technologies and international space projects. The event underscored the importance of scientific and technological cooperation and the role of contemporary space research as a field that fosters international understanding and contributes to peaceful progress.Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome (4 October 1957), the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Slovenia, Mr. A.Abibullayev, initiated the establishment of a dedicated exhibition stand at the Herman Potočnik Noordung Center, highlighting the Baikonur Cosmodrome and Kazakhstan’s current space programmes. The participants emphasized the importance of preserving historical heritage and passing knowledge to future generations, for whom the achievements of astronautics continue to serve as a source of inspiration and scientific aspiration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1200889?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues for Mangystau Region reminds taxpayers of the opportunity to reduce their tax burden through tax deductions on individual income tax (IIT) in accordance with the norms of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which entered into force on January 1, 2026.Tax deductions allow individuals to reduce their taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of IIT payable or increasing the refund amount when filing a tax declaration.The main types of tax deductions available in 2026 are:Standard deduction — increased and applies to all taxpayers.Social deductions — for education, medical treatment, voluntary medical insurance, pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions.Deductions for children and dependents.Property deductions — for the purchase of housing, mortgage payments, and the sale of property.Professional deductions — for persons engaged in private practice and individual entrepreneurs.Key changes in 2026:The list of tax deductions has been revised and expanded.The amount of the standard deduction has been increased.A progressive scale for IIT has been introduced: 10% on income up to a certain threshold (approximately up to 33.4 million tenge per year), and 15% on income exceeding the threshold. Deductions are especially beneficial when the base rate is applied.The Department recommends:Timely collection of supporting documents (receipts, contracts, certificates of payment for education/treatment, etc.).Filing an individual income tax return (Form 240.00) to obtain a refund of excess tax withheld.Checking eligibility for deductions in your taxpayer’s personal account on the kgd.gov.kz portal or through the eGov Mobile application.Timely application of deductions allows for significant savings and the return of part of the taxes paid.The Department of State Revenues for Mangystau Region urges all taxpayers to actively use the benefits provided by law and to treat their tax obligations responsibly.For detailed explanations and consultations on calculating deductions, please contact the territorial tax authorities at your place of residence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1200231?lang=kk

 The following agenda items were discussed at the meeting:The duties and functions of the Ethics Commissioner.2. Clarification of service ethics standards.3. Approval of the work plan for 2026.Participants asked questions of interest, which were answered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1200257?lang=kk