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Representatives of the Ministry of Defense discussed the opening of a military-patriotic school in Zhanaozen 14.03.2026
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World Consumer Rights Day: What Every Shopper Should Know 14.03.2026
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"Agroclass in my school" 14.03.2026
27 февраля 2026 года в рамках областного проекта Агрокласс «Шаг в сельское хозяйство»,согласно плана районного отдела образования Осакаровского районана базе КГУ «Общеобразовательная школа №16» состоялся районный этап конкурса видеороликов «Агрокласс в моей школе» Цель конкурса: повышение интереса школьников к сельскохозяйственным профессиям, развитие творческих способностей учащихся через создание видеоконтента. Приняли участие в конкурсе 8 школ района 1 место КГУ "ОШ №18".2 место - КГУ "ОШ №22"3 место - КГУ "ОШ №13"Поздравляем участников за проделанную работу, желаем творческих успехов .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1181132?lang=kk
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel took part in a mass run in honor of the Nauryznam decade. 14.03.2026
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Казахстан сохраняет инвестиционный кредитный рейтинг международных агентств 14.03.2026
По данным МВФ, Казахстан входит в число 50 крупнейших экономик мира. Устойчивость и стабильность экономики также подтверждаются оценками ведущих международных рейтинговых агентств - Moody’s, Fitch Ratings и Standard & Poor’s, с которыми Казахстан взаимодействует с 1996 года.С 2002 года Казахстан является единственной страной в Центральной Азии с суверенным кредитным рейтингом инвестиционного класса.Благодаря имеющемуся суверенному рейтингу в 2024-2025 годах Казахстан успешно вернулся на внешний рынок ссудного капитала с привлекательными условиями заимствования, разместив еврооблигации три раза на общую сумму 5,5 млрд долл США. Это подтверждение доверия со стороны глобальных инвесторов, а также сигнал глобальным игрокам, что экономика Казахстана является надежной, перспективной и с низкими рисками.15 июля 2025 года Fitch Ratings подтвердило суверенный кредитный рейтинг Казахстана на уровне «BBB» с прогнозом «Стабильный».30 сентября 2025 года Moody’s сохранило ранее присвоенный суверенный кредитный рейтинг Республики Казахстан на уровне «Baa1», прогноз - «Стабильный».22 августа 2025 года Standard & Poor’s улучшило прогноз по суверенному рейтингу Казахстана со «Стабильного» до «Позитивного», подтвердив рейтинг на уровне «BBB-». Решение агентства отражает устойчивый прогресс страны в реализации институциональных и экономических реформ, включая принятие новых Бюджетного и Налогового кодексов.20 февраля 2026 года Standard & Poor’s подтвердило суверенный кредитный рейтинг Республики Казахстан на уровне «BBB-» с сохранением прогноза «Позитивный».Сохранение рейтинга и позитивного прогноза обусловлено дальнейшей фискальной консолидацией, наличием значительных буферов высоколиквидных активов, продолжающейся диверсификацией экономики, повышением эффективности государственного управления через масштабную цифровизацию, а также продолжением институциональных и административных реформ.Соблюдение строгих фискальных правил, в том числе в части использования средств Национального фонда, наряду с расширением ненефтяной налоговой базы будет способствовать укреплению устойчивости государственных финансов.Аналитики Standard & Poor’s также позитивно оценили начатую в прошлом году инвестиционную программу с акцентом на развитие обрабатывающей промышленности. Масштабы и портфель проектов НИХ «Байтерек» в приоритетных секторах позволят поддерживать более высокий уровень инвестиций к ВВП по сравнению с предыдущими годами.По прогнозам, процесс диверсификации экономики будет продолжаться. Доля обрабатывающей промышленности в структуре ВВП второй год подряд превышает долю горнодобывающей отрасли и по оперативным данным в 2025 году достигла 12,7%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1181099?lang=kk
A female soldier has won the Academician Nailya Bazanova Prize. 14.03.2026
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The Nauryz Sale holiday campaign has kicked off in Kazakhstan 14.03.2026
The nationwide campaign "Nauryz Sale" has launched in Kazakhstan, timed to coincide with the celebration of Nauryz. The festive campaign runs from March 13 to 23 across the country and unites hundreds of retail venues, creating an atmosphere of genuine spring renewal and generous shopping for residents and guests of the country.As part of the campaign, stores offer customers discounts from 10 to 70 percent on food and non-food items. Promotional items are marked with special festive price tags and navigation, allowing visitors to easily find products with reduced prices.About 300 trade entities have joined the campaign, including 140 department stores and shopping and entertainment centers, 140 retail chains, and 20 online platforms. Among the participants are major retail chains of the country: Magnum Cash&Carry, Small, Galmart, Anvar, Dina, Toimart, Astykzhan, Greenwich, and others.Special emphasis is placed on supporting domestic producers. Shopping centers feature special zones with products from Kazakhstani companies, where goods are sold on average 10–20 percent cheaper than the market price.Customers are already noting a noticeable decrease in prices for a range of goods."I see a lot of discounts. At this retail chain, I bought 5 kilograms of flour for 1400 tenge as part of the promotion, and prices for vegetables are also reduced; I bought potatoes and carrots. Honestly, I haven't seen price tags for 100 tenge in a long time; today you can really feel the holiday discounts," said Akbota Zhakaeva, a resident of the capital.The festive atmosphere is complemented by agricultural fairs, which are taking place today in all regions of the country. Here, residents can purchase fresh produce from local manufacturers at affordable prices.The "Nauryz Sale" campaign has become part of the nationwide celebration of Nauryz and is designed to support domestic business, develop internal trade, and make pre-holiday shopping even more profitable for Kazakhstanis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1181055?lang=kk
The city family festival “Til Men Dastur” was held in Lisakovsk 14.03.2026
As part of the Nauryznama decade, dedicated to March 17 - the Day of Shanyrak, the city family festival "Til men dastur" (Language and Tradition) was held in the city of Lisakovsk.The main goal of the festival is to promote family values, enhance the status of the state language, and introduce the younger generation to national traditions and customs.During the festival, participating families demonstrated their creative abilities in several competitive stages. In the "Introduction" stage, each family presented a creative presentation about themselves. In the "Family - a Source of Joy" competition, participants showcased their talents through songs, dances, and applied arts.As part of the "Proverb - the Essence of the Word" stage, participants were asked to identify a proverb from a video prepared using artificial intelligence and explain its meaning. And in the "Traditions - the Source of National Spirit" stage, families presented theatrical performances reflecting Kazakh national customs and traditions.Between the competitive stages, concert performances were presented to the audience, creating a festive atmosphere.Holding such events contributes to the revival of national values, strengthening of family traditions, and the spiritual unity of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1181056?lang=kk
At UNESCO Kazakhstan Joins Calls to Strengthen International Cooperation in Combating Islamophobia 14.03.2026
Paris, March 13, 2026 – Kazakhstan’s experience of promoting interethnic and interreligious accord, supporting the development of culture and education was highlighted at UNESCO during a panel discussion on “Combating Islamophobia: Advancing Human Rights through Education, Culture and Dialogue”.Marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia (March 15), the event brought together Member States and representatives of UNESCO, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, scholars and experts.In his remarks at the event, Permanent Delegate of Kazakhstan to UNESCO, Ambassador Askar Abdrakhmanov highlighted the importance of strengthening international partnership in combating religious intolerance.“As a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture and communication, UNESCO plays an important role in the fight against Islamophobia within the framework of countering all forms of intolerance, racism, and discrimination,” said the Kazakh diplomat.In this context, he briefed the roundtable participants about the role of the triennial Congresses of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held in Astana in creating a sustainable platform for interreligious and intercultural dialogue.He also spoke about measures to improve the quality, accessibility, and digitalization of education in Kazakhstan, as well as social support for citizens, including the experience of the re-integration of women and children returned from armed conflict zones in Syria and Iraq.It was emphasized that Kazakhstan’s practical actions have contributed meaningfully to the implementation of a wide range of measures to combat Islamophobia and other forms of intolerance.Participants of the panel discussion agreed all on the valuable role of education and culture in promoting mutual understanding and respect for diversity.The same evening Permanent Delegations to UNESCO of the Member States of OIC jointly hosted an iftar dinner for the accredited diplomatic corps and the Organization’s Secretariat, during which their traditional meals and cultural heritage were introduced.The roundtable on “Combating Islamophobia: Advancing Human Rights through Education, Culture and Dialogue” was held at UNESCO at the initiative of the ongoing Turkish chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. In 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/1181036?lang=kk
Representatives of the national coalition discussed the draft of the new Constitution with representatives of the trade industry 14.03.2026
Members of the Nationwide Coalition, deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of major retail chains, and employees of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting to discuss key changes in the draft of the new Constitution.The event was attended by Nationwide Coalition member Maria Utebayeva, Mazhilis deputy, Doctor of Juridical Sciences Marat Bashimov, and Professor Venera Zheksenbekova.The meeting was opened by Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev. He thanked the coalition members for their willingness to discuss this important document for the country with representatives of the trade industry in an open format.«An open and mature society has formed in our country. The draft of the new Constitution has been discussed in society for a long time. Today, on the eve of the referendum, we are discussing this document openly and constructively. This coming Sunday, it is important for each of us to demonstrate civic responsibility and express our position. The new Constitution is the legal code of our people», noted the Minister.In his speech, Mazhilis deputy Marat Bashimov focused on the provision in the draft Constitution stipulating the election of the President for a single seven-year term. According to him, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also paid special attention to this issue at the recent Forum of Deputies.«In the era of rapid development of social networks, it has become quite easy to tarnish a person's reputation. The draft of the new Constitution pays special attention to protecting the honor and dignity of every citizen», emphasized the deputy.Professor Venera Zheksenbekova noted the importance of public discussion of the document.«We are discussing not a simple document. Representatives of the people, the authorities, and society are considering the draft of the most important political act for the country. Very little time remains before the decision is made. March 15 will become an important and historic date for every Kazakhstani», she said.During the meeting, representatives of the trade industry and ministry employees asked the coalition members questions of interest. Participants discussed potential changes in the sphere of protecting citizens' rights and freedoms, expected socio-economic effects of the constitutional reform, international experience used in preparing the draft, as well as potential transformations in the civil service system. The event was held in an open dialogue format. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1180998?lang=kk
Körisu Kuni – Day of Goodwill 13.03.2026
On March 14, the first day of the ten-day Nauryznama celebration, a special holiday called Körisu Kuni is observed — a day of warm meetings, sincere greetings, and kind wishes.On this day, the District House of Culture warmly opened its doors to guests. In the cozy foyer, colleagues from the central library, local history museum, Language Development Center, and cultural department gathered to congratulate each other, exchange firm handshakes, hugs, and warm words.Körisu Kuni is one of the ancient Kazakh traditions, symbolizing respect for elders, unity, and the cohesion of the people. On this day, it is customary to visit relatives and friends, wishing each other health, prosperity, and well-being. Such traditions are passed down from generation to generation and serve as a reminder of the value of friendship, respect, and good neighborliness.The festive gathering was held in a friendly and heartfelt atmosphere. Guests eagerly took part in games and quizzes, songs were performed, and sincere wishes for peace, prosperity, and goodness filled the day with special warmth.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1180985?lang=kk
Ambassador of Kazakhstan Presented Credentials to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg 13.03.2026
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Roman Vassilenko, presented his credentials to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg Guillaume.During the audience held at the Grand Ducal Palace, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg. Ambassador Vassilenko informed the Grand Duke about the political and socio-economic reforms being implemented at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, as well as about the national referendum on the new draft Constitution.For his part, Grand Duke Guillaume conveyed his best wishes to the Head of State and noted Kazakhstan’s growing role in regional and international politics. The monarch expressed Luxembourg’s interest in further developing bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, investment, and financial sectors.Kazakhstan and Luxembourg continue to steadily develop political dialogue and economic cooperation. The Grand Duchy is one of Europe’s leading financial centers and an important partner of Kazakhstan within the European Union.By GDP per capita, Luxembourg ranks among the world’s leading countries. According to the International Monetary Fund, in 2025 this indicator amounted to 146,000 US dollars. The cumulative gross inflow of direct investment from Luxembourg to Kazakhstan since 2005 has exceeded 3.7 billion US dollars, reflecting sustained interest of Luxembourg financial and investment entities in the Kazakh market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1180982?lang=kk
An important seminar for new employees of the Department of Internal Affairs in Pavlodar region 13.03.2026
The Deputy Head, Ethics Commissioner Marat Beisenov, conducted an online seminar for newly and newly hired employees of our Department and its territorial divisions.During the ZOOM meeting, key topics shaping the image of a modern civil servant were discussed: strict compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Combating Corruption", "On Civil Service", norms and rules of the Code of Ethics. Special attention was paid to the issues of ludomania. Gambling addiction is not just a personal problem, it has serious social consequences that it is important to talk about openly.– You need to start public service with the right guidelines. We take care of the moral climate in the team and help new colleagues confidently begin their professional path," emphasized Marat Beisenov.Department of Human Resources of the State Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1180974?lang=kk
Make it to April 1: the rules for paying transport tax have been clarified in the RAC of Pavlodar region 13.03.2026
A briefing on the payment of vehicle tax by individuals for 2025 was held at the site of the Regional Communications Service. The speaker was Arman Uvaliev, Head of the Non-production Payments Department.During his speech, Arman Uvaliev reminded the car owners of the region that the deadline for paying the transport tax for 2025 expires on April 1, 2026.The speaker stressed that starting from April 2, notices of arrears will be sent to persons who have not paid the tax, and penalties will be charged for each day of delay.The collection algorithm works as follows:- After receiving the notification, the taxpayer has 30 working days to repay the debt.- In case of non-fulfillment of the requirement, a tax order is automatically generated (5 working days are given for its execution).- If the order is ignored, the materials are transferred to the Chamber of Private Bailiffs (CHSI) for enforcement.According to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the transport tax is calculated by the taxpayer independently. The most convenient way to do this is through electronic services.:- Mobile application "e-Salyq Azamat" (section "Calculators").- Portal of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (kgd.gov.kz ), the service "Calculation of transport tax".For the calculation for 2025, the monthly calculation index (MCI), effective on January 1, 2025, is 3,932 tenge. Also, the calculator must specify the number of months of actual ownership, the type of transport and the engine capacity.The tax is paid at the place of residence of an individual. When paying through second-tier banks or terminals, you must use the following data:- KBK (budget classification code) – 104402;- KNP (payment destination code) for the principal amount of tax – 911;- KNP for penalties is 912.To make a payment, you will need to know the 17-digit VIN code of the vehicle (body number for passenger cars or chassis number for trucks) specified in the technical data sheet.At the end of the briefing, Arman Uvaliev gave detailed explanations to the questions of the media representatives.Department of Explanatory Work and contact centerState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1180975?lang=kk
The convict of the penal institution in the Abai region was granted a postponement for the sake of the children 13.03.2026
A 38-year-old resident of Semey was serving a sentence in a medium-security institution for committing theft for a period of two years and six months. Upon arrival at the facility, he informed the staff that he was married and had three minor children: two sons aged 13 and 10, as well as an 8-year-old daughter. He and his wife have been married for more than 16 years. While serving his sentence, the man learned that due to alcohol abuse and an antisocial lifestyle, his wife was deprived of parental rights, and the children were temporarily placed in the care of his 74-year-old mother. Despite the current situation, the convict kept in touch with the children throughout the time, provided them with financial assistance and did not lose hope of returning to them in order to personally deal with their upbringing and family restoration. Due to changes in the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the convicted person was granted a one-year delay in serving his sentence. This provision of the law is aimed at preserving the family and socializing convicts, allowing the parent to return to the children, participate in their lives, upbringing and provision. In this case, it is thanks to these changes that a real opportunity for family reunification has appeared — the children are waiting for their father, and he, in turn, is ready to take full responsibility for their future. To control his behavior, the convict was registered with the probation service of the Auezovsky district. The staff of the service provides him with support in the process of social adaptation and return to a full-fledged family life. — I always knew that my children were waiting for me. All this time, I tried to take care of them in any way I could, even in a difficult situation. Now I work in one of the city's LLP companies, and I use part of my salary to buy clothes, groceries, and pay for housing for my children. I want to return to them, be by their side every day, educate them, and never make mistakes again. For me, this is not just a reprieve, it's a chance to bring my family and myself back," the convict shared. — Changes in legislation allow for a more humanistic approach. In such situations, priority is given to the interests of the children and the preservation of the family. We see that the convict is motivated to correct himself, so our task is to accompany his socialization process and help him embark on a stable law—abiding path," said Kuanysh Turarkanov, deputy head of the probation service of the Auezovsky district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1180946?lang=kk
Ambassador Beibut Atamkulov met with the Minister of Preschool and School Education E’zozxon Karimova 13.03.2026
On 12 March 2026, a meeting was held between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, and the Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, E’zozxon Karimova.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the field of education. The steady positive dynamics of bilateral interaction were noted, as well as the importance of further exchange of experience in implementing reforms in preschool and school education, introducing modern educational standards, and improving the quality of training for students and teaching staff.Among the main points of the discussion, the Ambassador emphasized the strategic role of education in ensuring the sustainable development of the country, noting that the quality of upbringing and education of the younger generation determines the future of society and the state.Special attention was also paid to the development of joint initiatives aimed at strengthening academic ties, digitalizing educational processes, supporting talented youth, expanding cooperation in teacher training, and introducing innovative approaches to education.The Ambassador also informed the Minister about the upcoming Regional Ecological Summit to be held in Astana on 22–24 April 2026. As part of the event, a roundtable titled “Children, Youth and Climate” will be organized under the auspices of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and implementing new practical projects aimed at developing humanitarian cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1180950?lang=kk
New functionality is being introduced in the «Keden» information system 13.03.2026
A meeting was held at the Department of State Revenue in the Akmola region with participants in foreign economic activity, customs representatives and owners of temporary storage places.During the event, issues related to the launch of the "Declaration for Goods" functionality of the "Electronic Declaration" module, as well as registration of support for participants in foreign economic activity in the "KEDEN" information system, tracking of transportation using navigation seals in relation to goods moving across the territory of two or more EAEU member states were discussed.During the event, answers were given to entrepreneurs' questions of interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1180963?lang=kk
The man was involved in community service for drugs in the Abai region. 13.03.2026
A 35-year-old resident of the Abai region, arriving for another shift, was detained by police officers at a checkpoint. During a personal search, a paper parcel containing a narcotic substance, dried marijuana, was found in the man's possession. The court found the man guilty and imposed a fine on him. The convicted person was informed of the legal consequences of non—enforcement of the court decision, including the possibility of replacing the fine with a more severe measure of punishment - community service. However, the man ignored the court's demands and did not pay the fine on time. As a result, the court decided to commute the penalty in the form of a fine to community service for a period of 60 hours. The convict was registered with the probation service of Borodulikhinsky district. Upon registration, educational and explanatory work was carried out with him, aimed at the formation of law-abiding behavior and the prevention of repeated offenses. During the conversation, the man said that he was not married and lived with his parents. To fulfill the punishment imposed by the court, the convict was employed in the rural akimat as a handyman. Currently, he performs socially useful work — he is engaged in cleaning the territory, clearing snow and other types of landscaping under the supervision of probation officers. — Such preventive measures are significant. The main task of the probation service is not only to monitor the execution of sentences, but also to prevent repeated offenses. Replacing a fine with community service is a legitimate measure of influence and serves as a clear example that ignoring the requirements of the court inevitably entails stricter responsibility," said Kasken Bodaev, head of the probation service of the Borodulikhinsky district. — This situation has become a lesson for me, this case has made me think seriously. I realized that any violation of the law has consequences. Now I'm trying to fix the situation and not make such mistakes anymore," the convict shared.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1180929?lang=kk