Turkistan, May 15, 2026, - The heads of foreign ministries of the Organization’s member states gathered in the city sacred to the entire Turkic world to discuss strategic directions for the further development of Turkic integration amid global geopolitical and technological transformations.The meeting focused on strengthening political coordination, expanding trade and economic cooperation, developing transport and logistics connectivity, as well as creating a common digital and innovation space among the Turkic states.In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev emphasized that the OTS is evolving not only into an important mechanism of interstate cooperation, but also into one of the promising centres of global development capable of uniting the vast human, intellectual and technological potential of the Turkic world.Special attention was paid to issues related to artificial intelligence, digitalization, cybersecurity, the development of space and satellite technologies, as well as the introduction of modern digital solutions in the economy, public administration and humanitarian cooperation.It was noted that the OTS Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development represents an important stage in shaping a common technological agenda for the Turkic states and reflects the determination of member countries to transform the Turkic space into a dynamic centre of innovation, high technologies, science and digital transformation.Kazakhstan presented a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening the technological leadership and institutional capacity of the Organization, including the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence University for students from Turkic states, the expansion of cooperation in cybersecurity, and the promotion of international digital initiatives under the auspices of the UN.The participants also emphasized the need for further improvement of the OTS Secretariat’s activities, expansion of its institutional capabilities, and strengthening of its coordinating role in the implementation of joint projects and initiatives.The ministers also exchanged views on current international and regional issues, the sustainability of global transport routes, the development of the Middle Corridor, as well as the further strengthening of cultural and humanitarian ties among Turkic peoples.Following the meeting, the participants agreed on the draft Turkistan Declaration, draft decisions of the OTS Council of Heads of State, and signed a decision on strengthening the institutional and digital capacity of the Organization’s Secretariat.The holding of the meeting in Turkistan became a symbol of the inseparable connection between the shared historical heritage of the Turkic peoples and their common future -a future based on unity, innovation, digital progress and strategic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1221580?lang=kk

        A touching event took place in the women's colony of the Department of the Penal System in the Abai region.          A 22-year-old convict has prepared a special gift for her mother's 60th birthday — a hand-painted painting. The gift was presented during a long date when mom came to support her daughter and celebrate the anniversary.            The painting depicts a house against the backdrop of a picturesque lake, symbolizing family comfort, warmth and closeness, which the girl wants to preserve despite the distance and circumstances.It was important for me to give a gift to my mom. So I wanted to express my gratitude to her for not looking at the fact that I did not live up to her expectations and did not leave me. Being here now, I don't have the opportunity to make her expensive gifts, so I decided to make a gift with my own hands by investing my love and appreciation in her. While working on this painting, I imagined how, if we didn't have our own house by the lake, where our happiest days would be spent," the convict shared.      I was deeply touched when I saw this painting. It is clear that she put her whole soul into it — the house, the lake, every touch are filled with warmth and love. For me, it's not just a gift, it's a sign that our bond doesn't break, despite the circumstances. It reminded me that we will always support and take care of each other, no matter what," said the convict's mother.            -Maintaining social ties and strengthening family relationships are an important part of educational work. The family plays a key role in the process of re-socialization. Such initiatives help convicts to maintain motivation for a law—abiding life and prepare for successful adaptation after release," said Akmaral Kairanova, Deputy head of the institution.           Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1221520?lang=kk

 Pay taxes on time!!!Explanatory work for the villagers was carried out jointly with the employees of the road patrol police of the Munaily district and the office of the akim of the village of Bayandy.The main purpose is to inform and warn the villagers about the need for timely payment of tax arrears.The villagers were informed of the need to pay tax arrears within the time limits established by the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.We remind you that in accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in case of late payment of taxes, a fine (penalty fee) of 1.25% is charged for each day.️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1221098?lang=kk

A personal reception of the deputy akim of the village was heldDuring the reception, the villagers addressed social issues, infrastructure, land relations and other pressing issues. The relevant clarifications were given to the questions raised, and a number were assigned to responsible specialists and taken under control.️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda villageSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1221116?lang=kk

On May 14, 2026, the "East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Development of Education 'Örken' of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region," in collaboration with the branch of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence in Ust-Kamenogorsk, held a national online intensive on the topic "From Control to Development: Modern Tools for the School Management Team."The online intensive was attended by heads of educational organizations, deputy directors, methodologists, and teachers from the East Kazakhstan Region, Pavlodar Region, Abai Region, and Zhetisu Region. The event brought together representatives of the pedagogical community from various regions of the country, interested in developing a modern management culture, improving the school management system, and enhancing the quality of education.The intensive speakers presented modern tools for managing an educational organization, strategic planning practices, methods for increasing the motivation of the teaching staff, and approaches to developing the professional competencies of teachers. Issues related to the implementation of innovative teaching methods, supporting the professional growth of teachers, and creating a favorable educational environment were also discussed.The online intensive was an important step in developing a modern school management culture focused on supporting teachers, unlocking the potential of every participant in the educational process, and achieving sustainable results in the field of education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1221155?lang=kk

"Elevate the steppe without diminishing the mountains" — this quote became the leitmotif of an unusual digital lesson on the topic in Google Meet, uniting schoolchildren from Eastern Kazakhstan ahead of a major anniversary.The history of every nation is filled with names that become its conscience and support. Sometimes, the destinies of such people seem to converse with each other across decades, creating a single backbone upon which national identity rests. It was this inseparable connection between two eras that became the main idea of the regional interactive lesson.The lesson participants undertook a deep dive into the destinies of two outstanding Kazakhstani individuals, whose devotion to the people and the country became the foundation of independence.Alimkhan Yermekov (1891–1970) was the first Kazakh professor of mathematics and one of the founders of the "Alash" party. But his contribution extends far beyond science. He was a brilliant orator and diplomat, whose knowledge quite literally determined the future borders of our country. In 1920, the 29-year-old Yermekov was sent to Moscow, where at a meeting chaired by Vladimir Lenin, he delivered a report on the situation in Kazakhstan. During a heated debate, he managed to defend and return to the Republic territories such as the Semipalatinsk and Akmola regions, as well as the northern coast of the Caspian Sea — lands that, even a century later, hold strategic importance for us.The continuator of these traditions of service was Olzhas Suleimenov, whose 90th anniversary we celebrate on May 18. A poet of planetary scale, he gained worldwide fame not only as the author of the legendary book "Az i Ya" ("The Az and I"), but also as the inspirer and leader of the international anti-nuclear movement "Nevada – Semipalatinsk". It was his civic stance and people's diplomacy in 1989 that compelled the leadership of the USSR to close one of the world's largest nuclear test sites, which later laid the foundation for Kazakhstan's renunciation of the world's fourth-largest nuclear arsenal. Suleimenov's poem "Earth, Bow Down to Man!", written on the day of Gagarin's flight, and his linguistic research on "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" became a bridge connecting Turkic and Slavic cultures.The event was organized by the RSE "East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Development of Education 'Örken'" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region. The speaker and guide into the world of history was Salimova Madina Kairbekovna — a history teacher, moderator-pedagogue at the RSE "Secondary School No. 9" in Ust-Kamenogorsk.The lesson was conducted in the format of a Google Meet online conference, which allowed it to reach a wide audience of students across the entire East Kazakhstan Region. The "digital immersion" format proved its worth from the first minutes — key concepts and symbols (such as the sign of the anti-nuclear movement "Dove of Peace" or the "broken bomb") were visualized using artificial intelligence technologies, and the lesson itself was built on the principles of active interaction.During the engaging work on research projects, the schoolchildren discovered amazing parallels in the destinies of the scientist and the poet. The main similarity emphasized by the participants was the uncompromising defense of national identity. In different historical eras, using different methods, but with equal strength of spirit, these individuals created the ideological foundation for Kazakhstan's sovereignty. If Yermekov, at the dawn of the 20th century, proved rights to land using the language of numbers and diplomacy, then Suleimenov, in the latter half of the century, fought for the people's right to life without the nuclear threat and for the purity of historical memory using his pen and the public platform.The final stage of the lesson involved completing tests and analyzing historical sources, which showed that the students did not just listen to a lecture but became active co-authors of this historical journey.Such meetings not only provide knowledge about history but also, through a living example, show that serving the nation is the work of the mind, heart, and will, accessible to everyone who selflessly loves their land.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1221173?lang=kk

On May 14–15, 2026, in accordance with the annual plan of the RSE "East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Development of Education 'Örken'" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region, as well as the regional mobile group established at the center on issues of early childhood development, methodological days were held in preschool organizations of the Glubokovsky District. The aim was to familiarize participants with effective practices of organizing the educational process in the district's preschool organizations and to exchange advanced pedagogical experience.As part of the event, meetings were organized with teachers from 8 kindergartens in the district. During these meetings, members of the regional mobile group shared advanced experience, discussed current issues in preschool education, exchanged opinions, and provided recommendations.Also, as part of the event, a practical platform was held on the basis of the KGKP "Nursery-kindergarten 'Pchelka' of the Education Department for the Glubokovsky District" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region. The topic was: "Family Traditions and National Values - the Foundation for Implementing the 'Adal Azamat' Program in the Intellectual and Educational Environment of a Kindergarten", where the advanced experience of the preschool organization's teachers was presented and disseminated.At the conclusion of the practical platform, a "free microphone" format was offered to the region's teachers for exchanging experiences, gaining inspiration, and jointly searching for effective ways to form an honest, responsible, and active citizen - an "Adal azamat" - as well as for discussion and exchange of opinions. Participants actively shared their views on the formation of national values in kindergarten, noted the significance of the event as an effective platform for improving the professional competence of teachers and developing a system of cooperation, expressing gratitude for the useful information received.100 teachers from the Glubokovsky District participated in the methodological days, and 70 preschool education teachers from the region took part in the work of the practical platform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1221200?lang=kk

The income of a non-profit organization not specified in paragraph 1.329 of the article is subject to taxation in accordance with the generally established procedure.In this case, the amount of expenses of a non-profit organization to be deducted is determined in one of the following ways::-based on the share of income not specified in the second part of paragraph 1.329 of the article in the total amount of income of a non-profit organization;-based on tax accounting data, which provides for separate accounting of expenses incurred from the income specified in the second part of paragraph 1.329 of the article, and expenses incurred from other income.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1221247?lang=kk

 В ГУ «Аппарат акима города Риддера» имеются следующие  вакантные  административные государственные  должности:- Главный специалист ГУ «Отдел предпринимательства и туризма г. Риддера»;- Руководитель  ГУ «Отдел земельных отношений и сельского хозяйства города Риддера»;- Главный специалист  ГУ «Отдел жилищно-коммунального хозяйства, пассажирского транспорта и автомобильных дорог города Риддера» (временно вакантна);- Главный специалист ГУ «Отдел экономики и финансов города Риддера»;-Главный специалист ГУ «Отдел внутренней политики, культуры, развития языков и спорта города Риддера»;- Главный инспектор ГУ «Аппарат акима города Риддера» (по линии ГО, ЧС и мобилизационной подготовке).Занятие должности осуществляется на конкурсной основе.За подробной информацией обращаться в ГУ «Аппарат акима города Риддера», ул. Семеновой,19, каб.5 .   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1221291?lang=kk

Due to road repair works on Tauelsizdik Street between Chekhov Street and Borodin Street, temporary changes to public transport routes will be in effect from May to July 2026.Routes No. 11, No. 19 and No. 24 will operate according to temporary detour schemes.The detours will be organized along adjacent streets in accordance with the approved traffic schemes.Passengers are kindly advised to plan their trips in advance and consider possible changes in travel time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1221318?lang=kk

The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) provides a variety of digital services to Kazakhstanis and continues to develop them, adapting to client needs. These services help citizens plan their financial future by building their pension capital. Their 24/7 availability on the website and in the mobile app is a key factor in increasing contributor interest.From January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, the Fund provided 17.7 million services to the population. Of these, 8.6 million were provided electronically, and 8.8 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 98.9% of the total. A total of 200,900 services were provided in person, including 194,900 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened with the UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Also, target requirements are automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who have not reached the age of 18, and target savings accounts (TSA) are opened to record and pay out target savings to adult recipients of target savings under the National Fund for Children program.During the reporting period, the total number of automatically opened individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for all types of individual pension contributions, as well as notional pension accounts (NPAs) for recording employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) transferred by employers from their own funds, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs, opened to record and pay out targeted savings to recipients of targeted savings under the "National Fund for Children" program) totaled 690,400.Getting statements from IPSAs, NPAs, and TSAs remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, more than 9.0 million statements have been issued for all account types, 8.0 million of which were electronic and 956.4 million statements were issued automatically. The UAPF reminds everyone that accessing account status information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and timely way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account status information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a single platform. However, receiving information about your pension savings by mail is still possible by submitting a request to the UAPF address. In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their account details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for permanent pension benefits due to disability of Groups 1 or 2 or upon reaching the age of 50 through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of payment applications, transferring a portion of pension savings to investment portfolio managers (IPMs), and calculating a projected future pension using a pension calculator.Over the three months since the beginning of 2026, 28.4 thousand applications for account changes were received, 26.6 thousand of which were submitted at the Fund's offices.When applying for a service from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of its outreach efforts, 14,700 roadside presentations were held, attended by 296,000 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 9,900.The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 115,500.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system by simply calling the call center at 1418 or contacting the Fund through its website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.   UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-semey/press/news/details/1221224?lang=kk

На совместном заседании палат Парламента депутаты одобрили в первом чтении проекты Конституционных законов «О статусе столицы РК» и «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Республики Казахстан» и др. Законопроекты представил вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Омарбеков.По его словам, законопроект «О статусе столицы РК» позволит закрепить особую роль столицы как политического, административного и экономического центра страны. Основными задачами документа являются определение особого статуса столицы, повышение эффективности государственного управления, а также формирование комфортной и безопасной городской среды для жителей.Документ предусматривает уточнение и систематизацию полномочий маслихата и акимата столицы. В частности, им передаются ключевые компетенции в сферах архитектуры и градостроительства, организации дорожного движения, социальной защиты населения, экологии, туризма и управления коммунальной собственностью. При этом за маслихатом и акиматом сохраняются полномочия, предусмотренные иными отраслевыми законами.Также законопроектом предусматривается, что границы и размеры пригородной зоны столицы, а также порядок ее использования будут определяться Правительством на основании совместного предложения маслихатов и акиматов города и области.Отдельным блоком закрепляется правовой статус организаций, участвующих в социально-экономическом развитии столицы, обеспечении жизнедеятельности города, санитарной очистке дорог, развитии туризма и регулировании земельных отношений.Кроме того, в первом чтении был одобрен проект Конституционного закона «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Республики Казахстан».Вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Омарбеков отметил, что в рамках проводимой конституционной реформы особое значение приобретает совершенствование административно-территориального устройства страны.«В этой связи проект Конституционного закона разработан в соответствии с требованиями новой Конституции и на основе действующего закона об административно-территориальном устройстве. То есть сохранена преемственность ранее сформированной правовой системы, а также будет обеспечен принцип целостности и устойчивости государства. В проект Конституционного закона включены нормы, касающиеся определения административно-территориальных единиц, регулирования порядка их образования, преобразования и упразднения, а также установления полномочий государственных органов», – дополнил Бауыржан ОмарбековОн добавил, что учтены исторически сложившиеся региональные особенности и закреплены категории административно-территориальных единиц.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1221348?lang=kk

Ulaanbaatar, May 13-14, 2026 – Hosted Mongolia’s first international education exhibition, «Study in Kazakhstan», bringing together leading Kazakh universities, representatives of the education sector, government bodies and diplomatic institutions of the two countries.The event was organized with the participation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Mongolia.The exhibition served as an important platform for strengthening Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation in higher education and science, while promoting Kazakhstan’s educational potential among young people in Mongolia.Kazakh universities presented undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as opportunities for academic mobility, international exchange, double-degree programs, scholarships, research internships and scientific cooperation.The program included university presentations, individual consultations for prospective students and current students, meetings with representatives of the academic community, and bilateral talks on further cooperation.In addition, the Kazakh delegation visited the campuses of the National University of Mongolia and the University of Finance and Economy, where the parties discussed prospects for academic exchange, research cooperation and joint educational initiatives.The exhibition confirmed Mongolia’s strong interest in Kazakhstan’s higher education system and marked an important step in strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and Mongolia in education, science and youth policy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ulaanbaatar/press/news/details/1221351?lang=kk

Newsletter Kazakhstan - 14.05.2026Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1221414?lang=kk

New Delhi, May 15, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev participated in the BRICS Council of Foreign Ministers meeting held in New Delhi on May 14–15, 2026.During the meeting, the participants discussed a wide range of pressing international and regional issues, including prospects for reforming the global governance system, strengthening multilateral cooperation, ensuring stable economic growth, enhancing trade and economic ties, as well as cooperation in the fields of digital transformation, energy, and climate change mitigation.In his remarks, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev emphasized the importance of further strengthening multilateral cooperation, developing international transport and logistics corridors and connectivity, promoting digital transformation and artificial intelligence, as well as expanding industrial cooperation, technological exchange, and energy interaction, including the development of green energy and critical minerals. He also underscored the growing role of BRICS as one of the key mechanisms for shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and balanced architecture of global governance.Reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment, as a BRICS partner country, to practical and results-oriented engagement within the association, he highlighted the priority of deepening cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, transport connectivity, and innovation-driven development.Particular attention was paid to sustainable development issues, including ensuring energy and food security, as well as advancing the climate agenda while taking into account the interests of developing countries. In this context, Ashikbayev highlighted the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish a UN-backed International Water Organization aimed at consolidating fragmented international efforts in the water sector.On the sidelines of the event, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev also held a number of bilateral meetings, including with India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as well as with the heads of foreign ministries of BRICS member and partner states. The discussions focused on current issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.Following the meeting, the participants reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation within the BRICS framework and advancing joint initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable development and enhancing the stability of the global economy.The Republic of Kazakhstan has been a BRICS partner country since January 1, 2025. In 2026, the Republic of India holds the BRICS Chairmanship under the motto “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1221464?lang=kk

           Employees of the minimum security facility of the Department of the Penal Correction system in the Abai region held a charity event "Our strength is in unity" aimed at providing targeted assistance to single pensioners living in the region.                      The initiative was implemented within the framework of the social responsibility of the staff of the penal correction system and became a manifestation of sincere concern for the representatives of the older generation. During the campaign, food baskets with essential goods were formed and handed over.              Special attention was paid to pensioners living alone, who, due to their age and health status, need additional support. The staff of the institution personally visited the elderly, asked about their well-being, living conditions and urgent needs. For many of them, the meeting was not only an opportunity to get the necessary help, but also an occasion for live communication.            The main purpose of the campaign is to provide social support to lonely elderly citizens, strengthen the principles of mutual assistance and charity, as well as to form a respectful attitude towards the older generation in society.                 Holding such events contributes to the development of humanistic values, strengthening public confidence in law enforcement agencies and bringing together a team of employees.         — Taking care of the older generation is our common responsibility. We consider it important not only to perform official tasks in good faith, but also to take an active part in the public life of the region. Support for single pensioners is a manifestation of human participation and respect for those who have dedicated their lives to work and the development of the country. I am sure that such initiatives will be continued in the future," said Rustem Berlibekov, Deputy head of the institution.           — Attention is especially valuable nowadays. When people come to you, they are interested in your health, and they support you with kind words, it gives you strength. Thanks to the staff of the institution for their care and respect. It feels like we haven't been forgotten," the pensioner shared.            The institution stressed that the action "Our strength is in unity" has become an example of team cohesion and the desire to contribute to the support of socially vulnerable categories of citizens. Employees intend to continue to participate in charitable and social projects aimed at strengthening mutual assistance and unity in society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1221475?lang=kk

         The Department of the Penal correction system in the Abai region hosted a training seminar-meeting for the heads of detachments of the department of educational and socio-psychological work among convicts of correctional institutions in the Abai region.          The event was devoted to an additional study of the amendments and additions made to the legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The seminar was chaired by the Deputy Head of the Department, Colonel of Justice Tleubergen Konekbayev.           The main purpose of the meeting was a systematic explanation of innovations in current legislation, as well as an increase in the level of legal competence of the middle management staff.        During the seminar, key changes in the regulatory framework affecting the activities of squad leaders were considered in detail, attention was focused on compliance with legal requirements and personal responsibility of officials.            As part of the program, the participants were presented with presentation materials on the application of regulatory legal acts in their official activities, and a video about the work of institutions was shown.           Special attention is paid to the practical aspects of implementing the updated standards in daily work with convicts.           — Modern requirements for the organization of educational and socio-psychological work imply a high level of legal literacy of employees. Such seminars allow us to develop common approaches to the application of legislation and improve the efficiency of work in institutions," said Abai Zukhra Toktamysova, head of the department of educational and socio—psychological work among prisoners of the DUIS in the region.            At the end of the seminar, the participants discussed problematic issues, received answers to topics of interest, and summed up the work. The event ended with a collective photo session.             Conducting such training events helps to strengthen legal discipline and form a unified practice of applying legislation in institutions of the regional penal system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1221500?lang=kk

        Employees of the probation service of the penal enforcement system in the Abai region operate in fifteen district and city departments. Today, more than 650 convicts are registered. The main task of the service is to monitor the execution of sentences without isolation from society and to facilitate the social adaptation of students.              One of the examples of successful re-socialization was a 42-year-old resident of the city of Kurchatov. After his release from the medium security facility, he was registered with the probation service. During the conversation, the man announced his intention to open his own business in the vending trade.With the support of probation officers, he registered as an individual entrepreneur and opened his own sole proprietorship. After completing the necessary documents, the entrepreneur purchased three coffee and snack machines. Vending machines operating around the clock are installed in the city's Cultural Center and in the dormitory, where more than 300 people live.          — After my release, I realized that I had to start all over again. Opening my own sole proprietorship has become an opportunity for me to prove that it is possible to live honestly and develop. I am grateful to the probation staff for their support and assistance at every stage," the convict shared.             — Promoting employment and entrepreneurship is an important area of work. Our task is to help a person gain a foothold in society, find a stable source of income and prevent repeated offenses. When a student starts his own business, it is an indicator of his readiness for a law—abiding life," said Tokhtar Nazim, senior inspector of the Kurchatov Probation Service.             The probation service is confident that creating conditions for legal employment contributes to the successful integration of convicts into society and reducing the rate of repeat crime.              Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1221509?lang=kk

As of April 1, 2026, the population of the Abai Region amounted to 594.3 thousand people, including 374.2 thousand urban residents (63%) and 220.1 thousand rural residents (37%). Compared to the beginning of 2026, the population decreased by 1.4 thousand people, or 0.2%.Natural Population ChangeOverall, in the Abai Region, the natural population increase for January–March 2026 amounted to 553 people, which is 19.2% lower compared to January–March 2025 (684 people). The overall rate of natural increase was 3.78 per 1000 population.According to civil registration records provided by the civil registry offices, the number of births for January–March 2026 totaled 1797, which is 6.7% lower than during the corresponding period of 2025 (1926 births). The crude birth rate amounted to 12.29 births per 1000 population.During the reporting period, the number of deaths totaled 1,244 people, which is 0.2% higher than in January–March 2025 (1242 deaths). The crude death rate amounted to 8.51 deaths per 1000 population.In January–March 2026, 9 deaths of infants under one year of age were registered in the region, which is 40% lower compared to the corresponding period of 2025 (15 infant deaths). The infant mortality rate amounted to 5.01 per 1000 live births.Population MigrationAccording to data provided by the migration service authorities, in January–March 2026 the number of people arriving in the region amounted to 3,940, while the number of people leaving the region totaled 5893. As a result of external and internal migration, the migration decrease amounted to 1,953 people.The main external migration exchange occurred with CIS countries. The number of arrivals from CIS countries amounted to 39 people, or 65% of the total number of migrants, while the number of departures amounted to 179 people, or 84.23%. The majority of arrivals and departures involved the Russian Federation.Migration with non-CIS countries resulted in a positive balance: 21 people arrived in the region, while 3 people left. Most arrivals came from China, while most departures were to Germany.Regarding interregional migration, the number of arrivals amounted to 3880 people, while departures totaled 5874 people, resulting in a negative migration balance of 1994 people._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Methodological explanationsThe natural growth rate is the difference between the total fertility and mortality rates.The total fertility rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of childbearing in relation to the entire population. Represents the ratio of the total number of live births during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The total mortality rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of mortality of the population. Represents the ratio of the total number of deaths during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The infant mortality rate is an indicator that determines the mortality rate of children under the age of one year. It is calculated by the ratio of the number of deaths under the age of 1 to the number of live births. The infant mortality rate is calculated per 1,000 live births.Population migration -   the   movement  of people (migrants) across the borders of certain regions with a change of residence.Migrant - a person who commits a migration with change of residence.Number of arrivals -    the   number of people who have entered into the region because of its limits during the reporting period.Number of departures - the number of people who left the region outside of its boundaries during the reporting period. www.stat.gov.kz / Official statistics / By industry / Demographic statistics Head of the  Division of social and demographic statistics:S.KondratyevaТеl. +7 (7222) 36 25 49 Address:180000, c.Semeyst.Mangilik yel, 25 © Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1221037?lang=kk

The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Aktobe Region conducted an unscheduled inspection of an individual entrepreneur engaged in the sale of crushed stone.The inspection was carried out based on information from the Department of Economic Investigations for the Aktobe Region.During the control measures, it was established that the entrepreneur sold crushed stone in the amount of 2,349,725 tons for a sum of 396,947,895 tenge without having a certificate of conformity.It should be noted that crushed stone is one of the main building materials and is widely used in the construction of residential buildings, social facilities, including schools and preschool institutions. In this regard, compliance with technical regulation requirements is of great importance for ensuring the safety and quality of construction products.Based on the inspection results:- an order was issued to eliminate the identified violations;- an administrative fine of 421,000 tenge was imposed under Article 415 (subparagraph 2, paragraph 1) of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Department reminds of the need for strict compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of technical regulation. The availability of documents confirming the conformity of products to established requirements is a mandatory condition for placing products into circulation and their sale on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1220987?lang=kk