On May 2, 2026, the “Blooming of Sievers Apple Tree” festival, dedicated to a unique natural phenomenon, was held at a high organizational level in the territory of the Zhongar-Alatau State National Nature Park, near the village of Topolevka in the Sarkand district of the Zhetysu region.The large-scale event aimed to enhance the tourism potential of the region, develop ecological tourism, promote natural heritage, and foster a culture of conservation of the Sievers apple tree, a species of global significance.The festival attracted more than 7,000 visitors. In addition, over 50 bloggers and influencers took part in the event, contributing to the promotion of Zhetysu’s tourism potential and the festival’s visibility among a wider international audience.It is worth noting that the Zhetysu region is one of the key natural habitats of the wild Sievers apple tree, considered the ancestor of all cultivated apple varieties in the world. According to scientists, approximately 48% of the global natural population of this unique species is concentrated in this region.As part of the festival, guests were offered a rich program, including visits to the blooming Sievers apple orchards, a plein air art competition, cultural and mass events, national sports games, craft exhibitions, workshops, and a concert program.A significant part of the program was an international creative project featuring artists from Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. Participants presented their works and were awarded for their contribution to cultural exchange and the promotion of the region’s natural heritage through art.The main musical guests of the festival were Kazakh performers Bayansulu and Kuandyk Rakhym, whose performances became a vibrant highlight of the evening program.Included in the national calendar of events of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the festival once again confirmed its importance as a key cultural and tourism platform contributing to the development of domestic and inbound tourism, the strengthening of the Zhetysu region’s tourism image, and the international promotion of its unique natural potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-sarkan/press/news/details/1213099?lang=kk

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Starting from early 2026, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs (except those applying the special tax regime based on a simplified declaration) are exempt from the obligation to submit the Calculation of Current Payments (Form 701.01), provided the annual property tax amount does not exceed 300 MCI (1,297,500 tenge). These taxpayers are only required to submit the Declaration (Form 700.00) at the location of the taxable object no later than March 31 of the year following the reporting tax period. If the tax exceeds 300 MCI, the obligation to submit Form 701.01 remains in effect.In the event of the acquisition or disposal of taxable objects during the tax period, an additional calculation must be submitted no later than ten calendar days before the next payment deadline, adjusting the current payment amounts and distributing them in equal installments over the remaining payment dates.Starting from 2026, a regulation on the regular revaluation of taxable objects is introduced. Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs are required to conduct a revaluation of buildings and structures at least once every three years. This directly affects the tax base.For taxable objects specified in subparagraphs 1), 3), 4), and 5) of paragraph 1 of Article 590 of the Tax Code belonging to legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, the tax base is the average annual book value of the taxable objects. This value is determined based on accounting records, taking into account any property revaluation performed. Such property valuation must be conducted at least once every three years.For individual entrepreneurs who do not maintain accounting records or prepare financial statements, the tax base for taxable objects is: for the first three years after recognition as a taxable object—the total costs of acquisition, production, construction, assembly, installation, reconstruction, and modernization; for subsequent periods—the market value. Such valuation must be conducted at least once every three years as of January 1.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-abay/press/news/details/1213078?lang=kk

Friends, we are on the verge of major changes. The introduction of the new Tax Code is not just a cosmetic overhaul of the rules, but a complete "rewiring" of relations between the state and business.We are figuring out what will change and what to prepare for now.The main goal of the reform is the transition from punitive fiscal administration to a service model. This means that the tax officer should become an assistant, not just a supervisor.Key innovations:Simplification of regimes: Optimization of special tax regimes (SSR) so that businesses can grow without fear of falling out of bounds and being subject to huge taxes.Differentiated rates: The introduction of different income tax rates depending on the priority of the industry.Digitalization to the maximum: Even more automation and less paperwork. The integration of databases will make it possible to generate reports practically without the participation of an entrepreneur.Tax incentives: Benefits for those who invest in the modernization of production and high technology.Why is this necessary?The new code aims to make the system fair and understandable. The fewer "gray areas" and more complex formulations there are, the more transparent the rules of the game are for all of us.Important: The reform concerns everyone, from the self—employed to large corporations. Now is the ideal time to conduct an audit of your affairs and enter the new tax period prepared.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-abay/press/news/details/1213080?lang=kk

A ceremonial presentation of the first racing car, designed and assembled by students, took place at the Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University. On the eve of Science Day, the car, covered with a white cloth, was presented to the public and became one of the most striking elements of the event.The project was implemented on the basis of the Center for Advanced Mechanical Engineering at the university. Notably, every part of the car was made by the students themselves — from scratch. From the idea and engineering calculations to design, assembly, and testing — all stages were carried out by the young engineers.As the organizers note, this is not just an academic exercise but a full-fledged engineering test. Student racing cars of such a high level are rare in Kazakhstan.A distinctive feature of the project is that the student acts simultaneously as both the driver and the engineer, being responsible for both the driving and the technical aspects.The implementation of the project has become a clear testament to the development of engineering education in the region and the high potential of future specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1213066?lang=kk