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

The forty-first regular session of the Kegeni district Maslikhat.On December 29, 2025, at 09:00 sagat, the next XLI session of the Kegeni district Maslikhat was held.Six issues on the agenda were considered at the session1. On the Kegeni District development Plan for 2026-2030;2. On the approval of the budget of the Kegensky district for 2026-2028;3. On approval of the budget of rural districts of the Kegensky district for 2026-2028;         4.On approval of the composition of the commission of the consultative and advisory body under the Akimat of the district to facilitate the activities of institutions and bodies executing criminal penalties and other criminal legal effects, as well as the organization of social and other assistance to persons who have served criminal sentences.5. On approval of the composition of the Youth Affairs Council under the Akimat of Kegeni district;6. Approval of the work plan of the Kegeni district Maslikhat and the Maslikhat office for 2026Proposals on the six mentioned issues were considered and a decision was made.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-kegen/press/news/details/1134481?lang=kk

️ ️ A child's smile is the pinnacle of happiness️ ️The staff of the Basıqar village club visited families raising special children in the village, gave gifts to the children, and made them happy. Every child deserves happiness. Every child's smile is their parents' boundless happiness. The parents of these special children are the true heroes of today. Let the hopes of the parents who are grateful and tolerant be fulfilled, and let their children recover quickly and grow up to be great citizens! Let the children stay healthy!Let Alla not try to experiment with her health or her child!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-kazaly-basyqara/press/news/details/1134432?lang=kk

New Year's Eve-a good deedOn New Year's Eve, our school team organized a charity event for a family in our village. The purpose of this event was to provide support and create a festive atmosphere for those in need.The team members came together and showed a shining example of care and compassion. Through such good deeds, kindness, moral values, and the tradition of doing good are celebrated.May the New Year bring joy, prosperity, and hope to every family!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-kazaly-shaken/press/news/details/1134453?lang=kk

The deputies of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city Maslikhat at the next session adopted new and amended existing regulations.In particular, changes have been made regarding the provision of housing assistance to the city's population. In order to provide social support to vulnerable categories of citizens and improve the quality of public services, changes are envisaged in the calculation of assistance provided in paying for utilities to socially vulnerable residents of the city and reducing the time for reviewing documents from 8 to 6 working days for housing assistance.In addition, a draft decision on the provision of housing certificates for improving the housing conditions of socially vulnerable categories of citizens was considered. A single housing certificate amount of 1,500,000 tenge has been established. This will partially cover the initial mortgage payment and will be a significant support for socially vulnerable segments of the population. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1134367?lang=kk

Batalov Zhalgas has been approved for the position of Deputy Head of the Executive Body of JSC Subsidiary Bank “KAZAKHSTAN ZIRAAT INTERNATIONAL BANK” (Protocol №101/БВУ/П from 26.12.2025).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1134371?lang=kk

Tbilisi, 26 December 2025, The Embassy, in cooperation with the Kazakhstan-Georgia Economic Association, hosted a conference dedicated to investment and export opportunities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event brought together representatives of the business sector and expert community interested in the development of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Georgia.During the conference, participants were informed about the key areas of Kazakhstan's economic development, the country's investment climate and government support measures. In particular, information was provided on the activities of the Astana International Financial Centre, and more than 120 Kazakhstani products were presented in areas such as agriculture, heavy and light industry, and IT technologies.It was noted that, according to the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2025 alone, the Georgian business sector invested more than US$130 million in the Kazakh economy, which demonstrates the high level of confidence of Georgian investors and their sustained interest in the Kazakh market.In addition, it was noted that the National Statistical Service of Georgia reported that mutual trade between the two countries reached US$925.6 million in the first 11 months of 2025. This indicator demonstrates strong trade and economic ties and confirms Kazakhstan's status as one of Georgia's key and reliable foreign trade partners.The conference served as an effective platform for exchanging views, establishing new business contacts, and discussing the expansion of economic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1134374?lang=kk

Today, at the initiative of the District Akim, a New Year celebration was held for students who demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of education.The festive event was attended by the District Akim, who congratulated the children on the New Year on behalf of the Head of State and the Regional Akim. In his speech, the District Akim emphasized that children are the future of the nation and assured that their education, creativity, and overall development will always receive strong support.— “At all times, a child’s happiness has been considered the greatest value for humanity. In this regard, the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, is implementing large-scale projects aimed at creating favorable conditions for the country’s younger generation. On this festive occasion, I wish you a happy childhood. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity to every family. May the future of every child be bright and their path open,” said the District Akim.This year, with the support of the Regional Akim, current renovation works in the education sector totaling 216.9 million tenge were completed at 3 secondary schools, 1 kindergarten, and 5 school-based sports grounds, and the facilities were put into operation. This represents significant care and strong support for the future of our children.The ceremonial event continued with the arrival of Father Frost and Snow Maiden, after which children sang songs, danced, and showcased their talents. Entertaining performances by fairy-tale characters created a special festive atmosphere and brought great joy to the children.In addition, all children received New Year gifts on behalf of the District Akim, and the celebration concluded in a warm and cheerful mood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134307?lang=kk

Today, at the initiative of the District Akim, a New Year celebration was organized for children with special needs in our district. The event brought joy and happiness to the children and allowed them to welcome the New Year in a warm and festive atmosphere.The District Akim congratulated the children on the upcoming holiday and shared his heartfelt wishes:— In just a few days, we will bid farewell to the Year of the Snake, which brought many achievements to our independent country, and welcome the new Year of the Horse in 2026. We look to the New Year with great hope and expect positive news. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity to every family. I wish you all good health, well-being, and success, — said Zhandos Erkinbek.During the event, children received festive gifts on behalf of the District Akim. It was also emphasized that comprehensive support for the all-round development of the younger generation will always remain a priority.The festive evening featured theatrical performances with fairy-tale characters, while Father Frost and Snow Maiden entertained the children with games and laughter, creating a joyful holiday atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134308?lang=kk

On the eve of the New Year, a special festive Christmas tree event was organized in the settlement of Toretam for children with special needs.The festive celebration, which brought joy and bright emotions to the children, was attended by the Deputy District Akim, Dias Moldabayev, who shared his warm wishes.— If the greatest pride of parents is to see their child grow into a достой citizen, then the main goal of the state and society is to raise an educated and patriotic generation. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity to every family. May the future of every child be bright and their path open, — he congratulated the children on the holiday.In addition, memorable gifts were presented to the children who represent the future, adding special warmth and care to the celebration.During the event, a concert program for children was organized, along with fun games featuring Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Performances by fairy-tale characters filled the celebration with joy and festive cheer. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134311?lang=kk

Astana, December 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgi Vodenski.During the meeting, parties discussed the current state and prospects for deepening Kazakh-Bulgarian partnership in the political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, to Astana (8-9 June 2025), as well as the outcomes of the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation (Sofia, 19-20 May 2025).In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on current regional and international issues.At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Bakayev wished tj the Ambassador every success in his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan. For his part, Ambassador Vodenski expressed gratitude for the warm reception and assured that he would make every effort to further develop comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Sofia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1134301?lang=kk

On the eve of the New Year 2026 — the Year of the Horse, the traditional New Year celebration hosted by the District Akim was held at the “Rukhaniyat” Center.During the ceremonial event, District Akim Zhandos Erkinbek congratulated the children on the New Year and expressed his appreciation for their achievements in education and personal development.— We say, “Children are our future,” and we are ready to take every positive step to ensure the happiness of each child. Today’s festive event and memorable gifts are all for you. Creating favorable conditions for a достой life and quality education for the younger generation is our main goal. Being born on the sacred land of Karmakshy, which traces its origins to Korkyt Ata, is a great source of pride for all of us. I am confident that you will grow into knowledgeable and capable citizens, promote our district on the global stage, and contribute to its development. Keep striving forward and never stop conquering new heights, — said the District Akim.As part of the festive program, engaging games for children, theatrical performances featuring fairy-tale characters, cheerful songs, dances, and musical performances were organized. At the end of the celebration, each child received specially prepared New Year gifts on behalf of the District Akim.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134303?lang=kk

2026 — a “Clean Slate” The government is easing tax administration for micro and small businesses during the transition to the new Tax Code.Starting 1 January 2026, tax relief measures will be introduced for tax obligations relating to periods before 1 January 2026.What is changing:1️. Fewer audits for past yearsdesk (cameral) audits (automatic reviews of tax reports) will not be conducted;tax audits for these periods will not be initiated.Exceptions:These measures do not apply to:tax reports submitted after 17 December 2025 (including reports for Q4 and the second half of 2025);obligations involving non-residents;cases involving criminal proceedings or requests from the prosecutor’s office;audits initiated based on complaints filed by the entrepreneurs themselves.2️. Court actions will be discontinuedno lawsuits will be filed to invalidate transactions concluded before 2026;no lawsuits will be filed to invalidate the registration or re-registration of businesses carried out before 2026.3️. Simplified liquidationTermination of business activities under a simplified procedure for tax periods before 1 January 2026 will be carried out without desk tax control.4️. Write-off of penalties and finesIf a micro or small business fully repays the principal tax debt outstanding as of 1 January 2026 during the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026, the following will be written off:all penalties accrued on this debt;tax fines outstanding as of 1 January 2026;penalties and fines on taxes and payments for which payment deadlines had previously been extended (including within rehabilitation and bankruptcy procedures), provided that all obligations are fully fulfilled by 1 April 2026.⚠️ It is important to note that the write-off applies only to penalties and fines — the principal tax amount must be paid in full.5️. Administrative liabilityMicro and small businesses will not be held administratively liable:for failure to register for VAT based on turnover generated before 1 January 2026;for failure to submit tax reports for periods before 1 January 2026.More details:https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1134101?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1134255?lang=kk

   In order to reduce the fiscal burden during the adaptation to the new Tax Code, a decision has been made to ease tax administration for micro and small businesses.       Starting from 1 January 2026, relief measures in certain aspects of tax administration will be introduced for this category of businesses with respect to tax periods prior to 1 January 2026.Support measures being introduced:Fewer tax inspections for previous periodsFor tax periods prior to 1 January 2026:    -    desk (cameral) audits, including automated checks of tax returns, will not be conducted;    -    tax audits will not be initiated for these periods.It is important to note that these measures do not apply to tax returns submitted after 17 December 2025 (i.e., additional and regular returns for the fourth quarter and the second half of 2025), to obligations related to non-residents, to cases involving criminal proceedings and requirements of the prosecutor’s authorities, or to inspections initiated based on complaints filed by the entrepreneurs themselves.Discontinuation of court actionsTax authorities will cease filing lawsuits:    -    to invalidate transactions concluded by micro and small businesses before 2026;    -    to invalidate the registration or re-registration of businesses carried out before 2026.Simplified liquidationFor taxpayers, termination of business activities under the simplified procedure for tax periods prior to 1 January 2026 will be carried out without desk (cameral) control.Write-off of penalties and finesIf a micro or small business entity fully repays the principal amount of tax debt outstanding as of 1 January 2026 during the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026, the following will be written off:    -    all penalties accrued on such debt;    -    tax fines outstanding as of 1 January 2026;    -    penalties and fines related to taxes and payments for which payment deadlines had previously been revised, including within rehabilitation and bankruptcy procedures, provided that all obligations are fully fulfilled by 1 April 2026.It is important to note that the write-off applies only to penalties and fines; the principal amount of tax must be paid in full.Administrative liabilityMicro and small businesses will not be held administratively liable:    -    for failure to register as a VAT payer for turnover generated before 1 January 2026;    -    for failure to submit tax returns for tax periods prior to 1 January 2026.As a result, entrepreneurs will be able to conduct their business activities without the risk of inspections for past periods. The reduction in administrative and financial burdens will allow micro and small businesses to focus on development rather than tax disputes, correct current processes, and begin a new period of activity “with a clean slate.”Currently, the Rules on liquidation and termination of activities without desk (cameral) control, as well as the write-off of penalties and fines, are under development and will be published on the Open NPAs portal for public discussion.The main objective of these measures is to support micro and small businesses during the period of adaptation to the ongoing reforms..Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1134318?lang=kk

The year coming to an end has been marked by important achievements and meaningful progress aimed at the development and well-being of our society. May the New Year bring peace and harmony to every home, stability, new opportunities, and significant accomplishments.We wish you good health, family well-being, professional success, and confidence in the future. May the New Year become a year of positive changes and the realization of ambitious goals.Happy New Year!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-bilim/press/news/details/1134274?lang=kk

В Правительстве под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина обсудили прогнозы социально-экономического развития и параметры роста ВВП на 2026 год. Ожидается, что основной вклад в экономический рост в будущем году обеспечат обрабатывающая промышленность, строительство, транспорт и складирование, торговля, производство продуктов питания и напитков.В обрабатывающей промышленности по итогам 2025 года ожидается рост индекса физического объема на уровне 6%. В 2026 году, в рамках Национального плана развития РК до 2029 года, целевой показатель установлен на уровне 6,2%.Рост производства в металлургии – основном драйвере обработки – в 2026 году планируется на уровне 3%. Увеличение выпуска ожидается, прежде всего, за счет выхода на проектную мощность запущенных в этом и прошлом годах заводов Kyzyl Aray Copper, EkibastuzFerroAlloyse, KazferroLimited, Shagala Mining и др. В черной металлургии планируется увеличить производство ферросплавов, стали, плоского проката и чугуна, в цветной – золота, меди, алюминия, цинка.В машиностроении в 2026 году плановый показатель роста установлен на уровне 13,4%. Данный показатель будет достигнут за счет увеличения объемов производства легковых автомобилей на 17%, за счет введенных в этом году ТОО «Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan» и ТОО «KIA Qazaqstan». Кроме того, планируется рост выпуска сельскохозяйственной техники на 5%.Стоит отметить, что по итогам 2025 ожидается выпуск 436,5 тыс. единиц бытовой техники, это больше чем в 2024 году более чем в 1,5 раза. Бытовую технику – телевизоры, стиральные машины, плиты и т.д. – выпускают в Казахстане ТОО «Silk Road Electronics», ТОО «Алматы тұрмыстық техника заводы» и ТОО «DS Multimedia CA». В 2026 году планируется произвести бытовой техники в 1,5 раза больше, чем в 2025 году.В химической промышленности в 2026 году рост производства планируется на уровне 7%. Он будет обеспечен вводом новых мощностей: серной кислоты, цианида натрия, пероксида водорода и жидкого стекла.В производстве стройматериалов в этом году доля отечественных товаропроизводителей на внутреннем рынке достигла 70%. В 2026 году в этом секторе ожидается рост ИФО на уровне 6%. Драйверами выступят увеличение выпуска портландцемента, керамической плитки, ЖБИ и товарного бетона. Среди резервов – новый завод по производству керамической плитки в Шымкенте и цементный завод. В 2025 году ожидается рекордный объем производства цемента, а в 2026 году рост продолжится по мере выхода предприятий на проектную мощность.В торговле по итогам 2025 года прогнозируется рост товарооборота до 108,9% в номинальном выражении – порядка 80,3 трлн тенге (+14,6%). В 2026 году целевой показатель составляет 92,4 трлн тенге при росте 106,5%.Рост будет обеспечен сохранением объемов добычи нефти и нефтепродуктов, запуском масштабных программ по переработке продовольственных и непродовольственных товаров, а также началом полноценной работы четырех крупных B2B-площадок, ориентированных на оптовую экспортную торговлю, включая китайское направление.В сельском хозяйстве в 2026 году высокий рост ожидается в производстве продуктов питания и напитков – 109% и 109,3% соответственно.По итогам совещания вице-премьер поручил центральным государственным органам разработать и представить дорожные карты по развитию отраслей на I квартал 2026 года с акцентом на достижение плановых показателей промышленного роста, реализацию ключевых инвестиционных и инфраструктурных проектов, проработку дополнительных резервов, а также на обеспечение устойчивой динамики роста в сельском хозяйстве, торговле и транспорте.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1134250?lang=kk