Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-tourism/press/news/details/1267992?lang=ru

The 5th Comic Con Astana will be held in Astana on August 6-9. It will bring together fans of film, TV series, comics, video games, anime, and contemporary pop culture from around the world.In 2026, Comic Con Astana, like last year, will be held across two venues. The festival's main stage and headliner events will be held at Barys Arena.Simultaneously, the Alau Ice Palace will be transformed into a large-scale exhibition space, featuring themed zones, company and partner booths, gaming spaces, presentations, interactive activities, and numerous entertainment options for guests.Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role as Jaime Lannister in the cult series Game of Thrones, has been announced as the first headliner for Comic Con Astana 2026. The actor's filmography also includes such well-known projects as "Black Hawk Down," "Kingdom of Heaven," "Oblivion," "Gods of Egypt," "Mama," "Shot into the Void," as well as the series "The Last Thing He Told Me" and "The King and the Conqueror."Another star appearing at Comic Con Astana will be Iñaki Godoy. He is considered one of the most exciting young actors of his generation after the release of the series "One Piece," which became one of Netflix's most successful premieres. His character, the cheerful pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy, quickly won the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide. In addition to "One Piece," the actor is also known for his roles in the series "Imperfect," "Who Killed Sara?", and others.At the Astana festival, Iñaki Godoy is expected to perform on the main stage, answer fan questions, and participate in autograph and photo sessions. In addition to international film stars, Comic Con Astana 2026 will feature popular bloggers, content creators, and representatives of the global cosplay industry.Special guests at the festival include:- Kamui Cosplay, a world-renowned creative duo from Germany, recognized as one of the leaders in the global cosplay industry and specializing in creating highly detailed costumes;- SuperCrastan (Danya Kraster), one of the most famous Russian-speaking YouTube bloggers, an inventor and science popularizer, and the creator of large-scale DIY projects and unusual engineering experiments;- Jane Kravitz, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to mysterious stories, investigations, and documentary video essays;- Karrambaby, a popular Russian vlogger with a multi-million audience on Instagram and YouTube, where she publishes content about fashion, travel, and everyday life;- Dobryak is one of the most famous animators on Russian-language YouTube, the creator of viral animated videos with millions of views;- Dalbek is a popular Kazakhstani blogger and creator of entertainment content, known for his reviews of films, cartoons, and animation.A traditional feature of Comic Con Astana is the international cosplay competition, which annually brings together the best participants from around the world. This year, the prize fund will be 20 million tenge, making it one of the largest cosplay tournaments in the region.Over the years, Comic Con Astana has established itself as the largest festival of contemporary pop culture in Central Asia.Over the years, its headliners have included Mads Mikkelsen, Andy Serkis, Pilou Asbæk, Scott Adkins, Esai Morales, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Percy Hines White, and Alexander Kuznetsov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/1267994?lang=ru

Saulekul Sailaukyzy, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Morocco, took part in the official ceremony marking the 27th anniversary of the accession to the Throne of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco.Participating in her capacity as the Dean of the Asia-Pacific Group of the Diplomatic Corps, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan congratulated His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the national holiday and conveyed the warm greetings and congratulations of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The participation of the representative of Kazakhstan in the ceremony as the Dean of the Asia-Pacific Group of the Diplomatic Corps served as an important testament to the high level of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Morocco, as well as recognition of the role and standing of Kazakh diplomacy on the international stage.The official ceremony was held in the city of M'diq, with the attendance of senior Moroccan officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and distinguished guests.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1267983?lang=ru

The international Comic Con Astana festival will take place in the capital from August 6 to 9. British-Spanish actor Taz Skylar will be among the headline guests of the major event, according to the official website of the Astana city administration.The actor gained international recognition for his role as Sanji - a chef, martial artist, and one of the key members of the Straw Hat Pirates - in Netflix’s live-action series One Piece.In addition, Taz Skylar is known for his roles in the film and television series Boiling Point, directed by Philip Barantini, the action thriller Cleaner, the war drama The Kill Team, and the detective comedy series Agatha Raisin.Skylar is also a screenwriter, director, and producer, and is actively involved in extreme sports.The actor is expected to appear on the main stage of Comic Con Astana, answer questions from fans, and take part in autograph and photo sessions.As part of Comic Con Astana 2026, South Korean K-pop group Kandis, which represented the Republic of Korea at the international television singing competition Silk Way Star in Kazakhstan, is also expected to perform.Comic Con Astana is the largest contemporary pop culture festival in Central Asia and annually brings together fans of films, television series, anime, comics, video games, cosplay, and modern pop culture from around the world. This year, the festival will once again be held across two venues - Barys Arena and the Alau Ice Palace.The international cosplay competition, featuring a prize pool of 20 million tenge, will once again be one of the festival's traditional highlights.Tickets for Comic Con Astana are available on the festival’s official website at comicconastana.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-algeria/press/news/details/1268004?lang=ru

    Residents of Semey can use the "Personal Manager" service, which allows them to access a range of government services without visiting a Public Service Center. This was announced by the Abay branch of the State Corporation "Government for Citizens."This service involves a specialist visiting the applicant's specified address—home or office—at a time convenient for them. During the visit, the personal manager provides advice on obtaining government services, accepts the necessary documents, and processes the application through government information systems.The service was created to make government services more accessible and convenient for the public. It is especially popular among people with disabilities, senior citizens, parents of young children, and those who, due to health conditions or busy schedules, are unable to visit a Public Service Center in person."We are constantly working to make government services more accessible and convenient for residents of the region. The mobile format allows people to receive necessary services without visiting a Public Service Center, which is especially important for people who find it difficult to travel in person. "We will continue to develop services focused on the comfort and needs of our citizens," noted Zhibek Zhadrina, Director of the Abay Regional Branch of the State Corporation "Government for Citizens."With the help of a personal manager, you can arrange a wide range of government services, including registering your place of residence, obtaining certificates, using the Civil Registry Office, and other popular services. However, services that require the applicant's personal presence are not provided on-site. These include obtaining ID cards, passports, and driver's licenses, as well as registering and re-registering vehicles.After completing the service, you can pick up the completed documents at the Public Service Center (PSC) or arrange for their delivery.The cost of the "Personal Manager" service with on-site service is 7,447 tenge. This includes organizational and transportation costs.You can submit an application in several ways: through the PSC mobile app.The service is provided on a paid basis as part of the service provided by the State Corporation "Government for Citizens".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1267932?lang=ru