Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel Daulet Emberdiyev visited "The Hiriya Recycling Park", which covers needs for the municipal waste recycling of the Tel Aviv urban agglomeration area (Gush Dan).During the visit the meetings with the CEO of the Dan Region Association of Towns Gil Livne, Chairman of the Dan Region Association of Towns, Vice Mayor of the Tel Aviv-Yafo Reuven Ladijansky were held.The management of the Association informed about the history and accumulated unique experience of Hiriya, the successful practice of urban waste disposal, ensuring its reuse.Special attention was drawn to the production line for recycling municipal waste into fuel for industrial enterprises (RDF - Refuse Derived Fuel), as well as to the Hiriya Center for Environmental Education "Made in Hiriya", which provides an opportunity for schoolchildren and students, all residents and visitors of Israel interested in ecology, to learn more about responsibility to nature and caring for the environment.Resuming the visit, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan and the top managers of Hiriya agreed on joint steps to establish contacts between representatives of authorized ministries, interested municipalities and businessmen of the two countries to share best practices, as well as implement joint projects and initiatives in the fields of urban ecology and municipal waste recycling.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tel-aviv/press/news/details/1134554?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is holding its national campaign "Bereke Fest" again from December 23 to 31. Around 80 major retail chains across the country are participating in the campaign, including major retailers such as SMALL, Magnum, Fermag, Anvar, Toimart, Fermag, Dina, Norma, and Dana, as well as regional retail chains.This initiative covers all regions of the country and is primarily aimed at stabilizing prices for essential consumer goods, supporting domestic producers, and increasing the availability of Kazakhstani products for the population. It should be noted that the Ministry of Trade previously organized this campaign in September and October of this year.The price reduction was made possible by reducing retail chain markups and building direct relationships between farmers and retail outlets. This enabled direct product deliveries, bypassing intermediaries. It's important to emphasize that as part of the promotion, retail chains have reduced markups, allowing discounts on both domestic and imported goods.The promotional assortment includes socially significant food products.As part of the promotion, major retail chains have set up special promotional zones for products from Kazakhstani producers. The main goals of the promotion are to promote domestic goods and develop sustainable cooperation between retail chains and local suppliers. Furthermore, the promotion helps stimulate domestic demand and strengthen the country's food security.All participating retail outlets are designed in a uniform style. This facilitates consumer orientation within the retail space and emphasizes the availability of products and their local origin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1134560?lang=kk

On December 28, 2025, a solemn event dedicated to the 2nd anniversary of the formation of Ulken Naryn district was held at the Ulken Naryn Village Cultural Center. Residents of the district, veterans, youth, guests and art lovers gathered for the celebration. During the event, the results of the work done in two years were summed up: achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and road construction. Akim of Ulken Naryn district Ye.Bayrakhmetov congratulated the audience on an important date and thanked everyone who contributed to the development of the district. The festive atmosphere was complemented by a concert program featuring local artists and guest stars. The event has become a symbol of common achievements, unity and the confident movement of the district towards prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ulken-naryn/press/news/details/1134566?lang=kk

         Модернизация пункта пропуска «Тажен», проводится без фактического закрытия, при этом пересечение границы грузовыми транспортными средствами осуществляется без ограничений.        По информации Генерального подрядчика на текущий день задолженностей и проблем с финансированием проекта не имеется.       Вместе с тем, Республикой Узбекистан также проводится реконструкция сопредельного пункта пропуска «Даут Ата», в связи с чем ограничен пропуск физических лиц, легковых автомобилей и пассажирских автобусов.       На текущий день осуществлён технический запуск п.п. «Тажен». Установлены инспекционно-досмотровые комплексы, весогабаритное и иное оборудование, обустроена нейтральная полоса.      Работы, не влияющие на пропускную способность пункта пропуска, продолжаются.      Уже сегодня пропускная способность п/п «Тажен» за 11 месяцев 2025 года составляет 130 тыс. АТС, что на 22% или на 29 тыс. АТС больше годовых показателей 2024 года (2022 год – 77 695 АТС). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1134521?lang=kk

The “Department of Housing, Public Transport, and Roads of the Kostanay City Administration” informs:On New Year’s Eve 2025, city regular routes will operate until 22:00.On January 1, 2026, routes will resume running from 00:30 to 03:00.Additionally, the intervals between routes will be extended.This information is provided to ensure safe and convenient travel for city residents and visitors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1134475?lang=kk