Due to snowfall expected in the coming days and a drop in temperatures, Almaty’s municipal services have switched to an enhanced operating mode. This was reported by representatives of the city’s Department for the Development of коммунal Infrastructure and the Housing Inspectorate.According to Kazhydromet, snowfall in Almaty that began on the night of January 15–16 will continue until the evening of January 17. On January 16, nighttime and daytime air temperatures will be around –5 to –7°C. On January 17, nighttime temperatures will drop to –11 to –13°C, with daytime temperatures remaining at approximately –7 to –9°C.In this regard, starting from January 15, all municipal services in the city have been put on an enhanced work regime. Around-the-clock duty shifts have been organized at production bases for drivers, machine operators, and road maintenance workers.To prevent icy conditions, 210 sand-spreading vehicles will be placed on standby in areas where special equipment is deployed before snowfall. In addition, liquid de-icing reagents will be applied in advance on major arterial roads.A total of 1,030 units of special equipment will be operating around the clock, along with 200 additional units from private organizations and 2,710 road maintenance workers. For cleaning courtyard areas, 1,790 workers and 256 units of special equipment will be involved.Moreover, 75 rapid-response teams will continuously monitor road conditions in hazardous sections, on slopes and elevations, as well as on access roads to interchanges, in order to prevent and promptly eliminate icy conditions.In addition, Almaty’s Rescue Service will organize round-the-clock duty, deploying 16 units of special equipment and 50 personnel. The city’s Department for Emergency Situations will also be on duty with 53 units of special equipment and 244 staff members.District akimats will introduce round-the-clock duty to monitor the execution of ongoing works.Due to the sharp drop in temperatures, the formation of icy conditions, compaction of snow on roads, and icing on sidewalks, residents are urged to observe safety precautions. Drivers are advised to reduce speed, increase the distance between vehicles, and avoid sudden maneuvers.Drivers with little experience are recommended to temporarily refrain from using private vehicles and to use public transport instead. Pedestrians are advised to exercise caution on sidewalks and near multi-story buildings, as there is a risk of snow falling from roofs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-almaly/press/news/details/1142162?lang=kk

Amman, January 15, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr.Talgat Shaldanbay met with the Coordinator of the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Amman Prof. Dr.Mustafa Öztürk.The meeting was held at the initiative of the Turkish Cultural Center in the building of the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Jordan.Mustafa Öztürk presented Ambassador Talgat Shaldanbay with a certificate of gratitude on behalf of the Center for the Embassy's active participation in the cultural and educational event «Turkic Language Family Day», which took place on December 13, 2025, in Amman.During the conversation, representatives of the Turkish Cultural Center expressed gratitude for the musical performance on the Kazakh folk instrument, the dombra, arranged by the staff of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. They also praised the demonstration of a Kazakh yurt, a display of national costumes, and a presentation of national cuisine, which, in their opinion, clearly demonstrated the diversity and uniqueness of Kazakh culture and generated widespread interest among the audience.In turn, Ambassador H.E. Mr.Talgat Shaldanbay thanked Prof. Dr.Mustafa Öztürk and the Center's staff for the invitation and well-organized event, noting the importance of such initiatives for strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties between the Turkic peoples and Jordan.The parties exchanged views on prospects for further cooperation and agreed to continue close dialogue to develop and implement joint cultural and educational projects aimed at introducing the Jordanian public to the culture of the Turkic peoples.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1142187?lang=kk

Budapest, 8 January 2026 - H.E. Mr. Abzal Saparbekuly, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, held a meeting with Mr. László Wolf, Member of the Board of Directors and Deputy CEO of OTP Bank.During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed his counterpart on the current state of economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary, as well as on upcoming economic events. Comprehensive information was provided on Kazakhstan’s investment potential, its favourable business climate, and the opportunities available to foreign investors. The Ambassador encouraged closer cooperation aimed at increasing the interest and engagement of Hungarian companies in the Kazakh market.For his part, Mr. Wolf highlighted Kazakhstan as a promising and attractive market offering new opportunities for Hungarian businesses and expressed his personal support for the Embassy’s efforts in this area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1142188?lang=kk

Astana, January 15, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi.The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, including strengthening political dialogue, deepening trade and economic cooperation, expanding interaction in the transport and logistics sector, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.Special attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the first official visit of the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to Kazakhstan on December 10-11, 2025. The interlocutors confirmed their mutual interest in the consistent implementation of these agreements and in giving additional impetus to bilateral cooperation in priority areas.Along with that, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov also met with the Iranian delegation, during which issues of multilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries within international organizations were discussed.The diplomats exchanged views on upcoming events within the framework of the United Nations, as well as on cooperation related to the Caspian Sea. They also discussed current developments in the Middle East and the global situation as a whole.Following the meetings, both sides reaffirmed their strong mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and further deepening comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Tehran.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142189?lang=kk

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