New York, 29 August 2026 – A series of events dedicated to the International Day against Nuclear Tests, established by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of Kazakhstan, was held at United Nations Headquarters in New York.In 2026, the International Day coincides with three significant anniversaries: the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.On 28 August, United Nations Headquarters hosted a high-level commemorative event and the official opening of a photo exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the CTBT. The events brought together United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Robert Floyd, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Kairat Umarov, and representatives of UN Member States.Participants underscored the fundamental importance of the CTBT for international peace and security and called for intensified efforts towards its universalization and early entry into force.Speaking at the event, Ambassador Mr. Umarov highlighted Kazakhstan’s consistent contribution to global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. He emphasized that the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site on 29 August 1991 represented Kazakhstan’s historic choice in favour of peace and provided a powerful impetus to the international movement to end nuclear testing.On 29 August, a commemorative tree-planting ceremony was held on the grounds of United Nations Headquarters. Kazakhstan co-organized the ceremony alongside Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. The event brought together senior representatives of the United Nations and the CTBTO, diplomatic missions of Member States, and international organizations.In his remarks, Mr. Umarov reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening international peace and security, advancing nuclear disarmament, and promoting the universalization and early entry into force of the CTBT.The events once again drew the international community’s attention to the humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear testing, the importance of preserving the memory of its victims, and the shared responsibility of States to prevent such tragedies from ever recurring.Kazakhstan will continue to consistently contribute to the common goal of building a world free from nuclear testing and nuclear weapons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1282392?lang=ru

29 August 2026, Geneva – At the initiative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, a Peace March was held to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests and the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site.The event was co-organized by the Basel Peace Office, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, and the Youth Fusion network.The March took place within the framework of the global Kazakhstan-UN initiative #StepUp4Disarmament. The starting time — 8:29 AM — and the length of the route — 8.29 kilometers — symbolically referred to the date of August 29. The participants marched from the UN Office in Geneva along the shores of Lake Leman to the Villa La Grange.The International Day against Nuclear Tests was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2009 at the initiative of Kazakhstan and is observed annually on August 29. This date reminds the global community of the severe humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear tests, as well as the need for their full and definitive cessation.The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, staff of the UN and other international organizations, non-governmental entities, the expert community, and youth movements.Addressing the participants of the march, a representative of the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan spoke about the contribution of the people of Kazakhstan to international efforts to end nuclear testing and promote nuclear disarmament. He also emphasized the historical significance of the decision to close the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site on 29 August 1991, and the consistent role of Kazakhstan in shaping the global anti-nuclear agenda.The Geneva Peace March continued a series of events held in Vienna and New York dedicated to three landmark milestones of 2026: the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, and the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1282372?lang=ru

From 1 September 2026, owners of real estate and land plots will start receiving PUSH notifications about the calculated individual property tax via second-tier bank apps — Kaspi, Halyk and others. This is not a fine and not an order to pay immediately. It is a reminder of the amount already assessed. The payment deadline remains no later than 1 October. Why it is being launched Many people learn about the tax at the last moment — or only after arrears appear. A notification in a familiar banking app makes the obligation visible in time and supports tax discipline. How the rollout will work The mailing will go out in stages:- 1 September — first batch (up to 1 million taxpayers nationwide);- 4 September — second batch (up to 2 million);- 7 September — remaining owners.If the message has not arrived in early September, that is not an error: your turn may fall in the next stage.When the PUSH arrives, check the object, the owner and the amount. Issues most often arise when a relief was not applied, the wrong owner was charged, the building has been demolished or declared unsafe, or the period of ownership is incorrect.Do not pay a disputed amount “just in case”. Contact the state revenue office at the location of the property with supporting documents. The request is closed only after the revised amount appears in the personal account. If the data are correct, pay through the same bank app, eGov.kz or e-Salyq Azamat.The Department asks residents not to postpone checking the notice. A few minutes in a banking app today will spare penalties and extra visits in October.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1282375?lang=ru

On August 29, 1991, the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site was closed. Years later, that date took on global significance. At Kazakhstan’s initiative, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 64/35 in 2009, designating August 29 as the International Day against Nuclear Tests. The day serves as a reminder to the world of the human cost of nuclear testing and of the need to move toward a future free from the threat of nuclear weapons.This year marks 35 years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site. To commemorate this milestone, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev and Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), issued their traditional Joint Statement. For a people who lived through nuclear testing, 35 years is both a single moment in history and an immense journey, a journey from a land once shaken by explosions to a country that today speaks out against allowing such tragedies to happen again.In this way, Kazakhstan transformed its own suffering into a voice heard around the world. The memory of Semipalatinsk has become a call to build a different future, one in which no land, no mother and no child will ever again live under the shadow of a nuclear mushroom cloud.Perhaps this is the brightest lesson of this history: even after living through tragedy, a people can choose peace, hope and faith in a better future.@PressMFAKZSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bucharest/press/news/details/1282361?lang=ru

Currently, five roads are being widened in the microdistrict. Their width is being increased from 4 to 7 meters and from 6 to 14 meters. Additionally, a sixth new road has been constructed near the "Comfortable School." To date, 70% of the road widening work has been completed.Starting August 28, a 380-meter road section from Donenbayeva Street to the "Da Vinci" residential complex will open to traffic. On this section, the road was widened from 6 to 14 meters, which will enhance traffic convenience and safety.Along with the roadwork, infrastructure improvement in the adjacent area is also underway. Specifically, sidewalks are being reconstructed to create comfortable conditions for pedestrians.One of our key tasks is lighting up the microdistrict. By the end of the year, 425 street light poles will be installed here.Special attention is also paid to road safety. Necessary road signs will be installed this year, and comprehensive traffic management solutions will be implemented across the entire microdistrict next year.Landscaping and improvement works in the "Bereke" microdistrict will continue in 2027. Bus stops, small architectural forms, benches, and trash bins will be installed, and the area will be greened.Once the infrastructure projects in the "Bereke" microdistrict are completed, work on landscaping and creating parks and squares will begin. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1282354?lang=ru