On 16 October 2026, the traditional Bread Festival entitled «Omirdin zhyly nyshany. A Warm Symbol of Life» was held at the East Kazakhstan Regional Library for Children and Youth. The event aimed to foster respect for bread among children, familiarise them with the cultural traditions of different peoples, and cultivate a mindful and appreciative attitude towards the fruits of human labour. The festival programme was rich, engaging, and diverse. For instance, the interactive book exhibition «Kitaptagy nan hikayasy. The Story of Bread in Books» introduced participants to literature exploring bread, the traditions of breadmaking, and the distinctive methods of preparing baked goods among different peoples. The bread-making workshops captured the children’s genuine interest. At the «Living Invisible Worlds» activity station, participants not only learned about the properties of baker’s yeast but also took part in engaging educational experiments. At the «Pretzels and Brezels» workshop, participants learned how to shape buns and make pretzels, as well as how to decorate salt-dough creations using gouache and watercolour techniques. Particular attention should also be given to the workshops dedicated to giving products a second life, where children gained hands-on experience in reusing food products and learned the importance of treating bread with care and avoiding waste. The programme was further enriched by an interactive travelling exhibition entitled «Bread Is the Staff of Life», presented by the Ethnographic Museum. The festival concluded with a symbolic initiative called «A Warm Gift», which highlighted the significance of bread as a symbol of kindness, generosity, prosperity, and human unity. The Library extends its sincere gratitude to the team at BURABAI, Serikpayeva Individual Enterprise, for providing refreshments for the young festival participants. The festival helped broaden the children’s horizons, foster their creative abilities, and cultivate an interest in the history and cultural heritage of different peoples. The participants gained new insights into the significance of bread, explored traditional bread-making practices, and gained first-hand appreciation of the importance of reducing food waste and treating food resources responsibly. Event Outcomes: The festival brought together 120 children and became a significant cultural and educational event dedicated to preserving traditional values, encouraging the creative engagement of young readers, and fostering respect for bread as a symbol of life and prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1312475?lang=ru

Strasbourg, 12-16 October 2026 – A delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Mr. Aidar Saitbekov, took part in the 35th Plenary Meeting of the Council of Europe Cybercrime Convention Committee and the Octopus Conference.Addressing the Plenary Session, Mr. Saitbekov officially announced Kazakhstan’s accession to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention).Accession to this international treaty enables Kazakhstan to operate within a unified legal framework, facilitate the swift exchange of electronic evidence, and jointly counter transnational organized crime.The Budapest Convention serves as a robust foundation for operational interaction and effective law enforcement in the digital environment.In the margins of the event, the Head of the Kazakh Delegation held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Tanja Gonggrijp, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe.The parties discussed expanding practical cooperation, including the organization of joint training initiatives and the implementation of capacity-building projects in combating cybercrime.Additionally, on the sidelines of the Plenary Session, bilateral meetings were held with representatives of national delegations (including the United States, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Norway, and Armenia), as well as key industry stakeholders, including Google, Cybox, and the Codex platform, among others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-strasbourg/press/news/details/1312467?lang=ru

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to engage in international dialogue on the country’s constitutional development, presenting the key aspects of its constitutional reform and the distinctive features of Kazakhstan’s national model of constitutional review to international partners. Such initiatives not only strengthen professional ties with foreign legal institutions but also promote constitutional principles and values that play an important role in shaping legal awareness and civic culture.From October 10 to 14, 2026, Aslan Tukiyev, Judge of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to the Constitutional Court of Italy, as well as the Council of State of Italy and the Council of State of Greece, both of which serve as key institutions of administrative justice in their respective countries.The visit was organized with the support of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), an international organization dedicated to enhancing professional expertise through educational and research programs, specialist training, and the international exchange of legal knowledge and experience in the field of public law. The organization also works to strengthen the rule of law, protect human rights, and improve democratic institutions.During the visit, Aslan Tukiyev met with Michail Pikramenos, President of the Council of State of Greece, Luigi Maruotti, President of the Council of State of Italy, and judges of the Constitutional Court of Italy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1312461?lang=ru

Ahead of Republic Day, a large-scale nationwide shopping campaign will kick off across Kazakhstan. Starting October 17, the Republic Day and Bereke Fest promotions will take place in all regions of the country, offering consumers discounts of 10% to 50% on food products and other essential goods.The biggest discounts and special offers will be available from October 21 to 27. During this period, shopping malls and retail stores will offer holiday discounts, special prices, and various promotional deals.Major shopping malls and retail chains across the country will participate in the campaign. In Astana, the Republic Day promotion will include MEGA Silk Way, Khan Shatyr. In Almaty, participating malls will include MEGA Alma-Ata, MEGA Park, and Forum Almaty. In Shymkent, the campaign will feature Mega Planet and Shymkent Plaza.Special offers under Bereke Fest will also be available at Magnum, SMALL, Astykzhan, and GraMad retail stores.The campaign is organized by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cooperation with local executive authorities. Its goal is to give residents the opportunity to purchase essential goods at affordable prices ahead of the holiday, support consumer demand, and stimulate domestic trade. Particular attention will also be given to promoting products made by domestic manufacturers and expanding their market reach.The full list of participating shopping malls and stores will be published on the official websites of regional administrations.The Republic Day and Bereke Fest promotions will run until October 27.For additional information, please refer to the links provided below: Abai Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/abay/press/news/details/1312766?lang=enAkmola Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/aqmola/press/news/details/1312769?lang=enAktobe Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/aktobe/press/news/details/1312760?lang=enAlmaty Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/almobl/press/news/details/1312753?lang=enAtyrau Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/atyrau/documents/details/1084795?lang=enWest Kazakhstan Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/bko/press/news/details/1312772?lang=enZhambyl Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/zhambyl/press/news/details/1312755?lang=enZhetysu Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/zhetysu-oblysy/press/events/details/49369?lang=enKaraganda Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/karaganda/press/news/details/1312763?lang=enKostanay Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/kostanay/press/news/details/1312765?lang=enKyzylorda Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1312761?lang=enMangystau Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/mangystau/press/news/details/1312773?lang=enPavlodar Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/pavlodar/press/news/details/1312768?lang=enNorth Kazakhstan Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/sko/press/news/details/1312764?lang=enTurkistan Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/ontustik/press/news/details/1312767?lang=enUlytau Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/ulytau/press/news/details/1312754?lang=enEast Kazakhstan Region — https://www.gov.kz/org/akimvko/press/news/details/1312759?lang=enAstana City — https://www.gov.kz/org/astana/press/news/details/1312778?lang=enAlmaty City — https://www.gov.kz/org/almaty/press/events/details/49370?lang=enShymkent City — https://www.gov.kz/org/shymkent/press/news/details/1312770?lang=en Press Service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1312447?lang=ru

The contested normative legal act must have been applied by a court in a specific case involving the applicant and must directly affect the applicant’s constitutional rights and freedoms. In addition, a final and legally binding judgment must have been issued by the appellate court in that case.The application must also be submitted within the time limit prescribed by law and meet the other admissibility requirements established under Article 45 of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1312420?lang=ru