Budapest, 12 January 2026 - At the invitation of the incumbent Chair of the Organization of Turkic States, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Budapest, Tahir Taghizade, a meeting of the Ambassadors of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States accredited in Budapest was held.During the meeting, the Azerbaijani side presented the priorities and work plan of its chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States for the 2025–2026 period.The participants also discussed the organization of joint events by the OTS member states in Budapest. In particular, plans were considered for the joint celebration of the upcoming Nauruz holiday, as well as for holding various common meetings and activities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1142190?lang=kk

Due to snowfall expected in the coming days and a drop in temperatures, Almaty’s municipal services have switched to an enhanced operating mode. This was reported by representatives of the city’s Department for the Development of коммунal Infrastructure and the Housing Inspectorate.According to Kazhydromet, snowfall in Almaty that began on the night of January 15–16 will continue until the evening of January 17. On January 16, nighttime and daytime air temperatures will be around –5 to –7°C. On January 17, nighttime temperatures will drop to –11 to –13°C, with daytime temperatures remaining at approximately –7 to –9°C.In this regard, starting from January 15, all municipal services in the city have been put on an enhanced work regime. Around-the-clock duty shifts have been organized at production bases for drivers, machine operators, and road maintenance workers.To prevent icy conditions, 210 sand-spreading vehicles will be placed on standby in areas where special equipment is deployed before snowfall. In addition, liquid de-icing reagents will be applied in advance on major arterial roads.A total of 1,030 units of special equipment will be operating around the clock, along with 200 additional units from private organizations and 2,710 road maintenance workers. For cleaning courtyard areas, 1,790 workers and 256 units of special equipment will be involved.Moreover, 75 rapid-response teams will continuously monitor road conditions in hazardous sections, on slopes and elevations, as well as on access roads to interchanges, in order to prevent and promptly eliminate icy conditions.In addition, Almaty’s Rescue Service will organize round-the-clock duty, deploying 16 units of special equipment and 50 personnel. The city’s Department for Emergency Situations will also be on duty with 53 units of special equipment and 244 staff members.District akimats will introduce round-the-clock duty to monitor the execution of ongoing works.Due to the sharp drop in temperatures, the formation of icy conditions, compaction of snow on roads, and icing on sidewalks, residents are urged to observe safety precautions. Drivers are advised to reduce speed, increase the distance between vehicles, and avoid sudden maneuvers.Drivers with little experience are recommended to temporarily refrain from using private vehicles and to use public transport instead. Pedestrians are advised to exercise caution on sidewalks and near multi-story buildings, as there is a risk of snow falling from roofs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-almaly/press/news/details/1142162?lang=kk

Amman, January 15, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr.Talgat Shaldanbay met with the Coordinator of the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Amman Prof. Dr.Mustafa Öztürk.The meeting was held at the initiative of the Turkish Cultural Center in the building of the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Jordan.Mustafa Öztürk presented Ambassador Talgat Shaldanbay with a certificate of gratitude on behalf of the Center for the Embassy's active participation in the cultural and educational event «Turkic Language Family Day», which took place on December 13, 2025, in Amman.During the conversation, representatives of the Turkish Cultural Center expressed gratitude for the musical performance on the Kazakh folk instrument, the dombra, arranged by the staff of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. They also praised the demonstration of a Kazakh yurt, a display of national costumes, and a presentation of national cuisine, which, in their opinion, clearly demonstrated the diversity and uniqueness of Kazakh culture and generated widespread interest among the audience.In turn, Ambassador H.E. Mr.Talgat Shaldanbay thanked Prof. Dr.Mustafa Öztürk and the Center's staff for the invitation and well-organized event, noting the importance of such initiatives for strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties between the Turkic peoples and Jordan.The parties exchanged views on prospects for further cooperation and agreed to continue close dialogue to develop and implement joint cultural and educational projects aimed at introducing the Jordanian public to the culture of the Turkic peoples.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1142187?lang=kk

Budapest, 8 January 2026 - H.E. Mr. Abzal Saparbekuly, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, held a meeting with Mr. László Wolf, Member of the Board of Directors and Deputy CEO of OTP Bank.During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed his counterpart on the current state of economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary, as well as on upcoming economic events. Comprehensive information was provided on Kazakhstan’s investment potential, its favourable business climate, and the opportunities available to foreign investors. The Ambassador encouraged closer cooperation aimed at increasing the interest and engagement of Hungarian companies in the Kazakh market.For his part, Mr. Wolf highlighted Kazakhstan as a promising and attractive market offering new opportunities for Hungarian businesses and expressed his personal support for the Embassy’s efforts in this area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1142188?lang=kk

Astana, January 15, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi.The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, including strengthening political dialogue, deepening trade and economic cooperation, expanding interaction in the transport and logistics sector, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.Special attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the first official visit of the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to Kazakhstan on December 10-11, 2025. The interlocutors confirmed their mutual interest in the consistent implementation of these agreements and in giving additional impetus to bilateral cooperation in priority areas.Along with that, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov also met with the Iranian delegation, during which issues of multilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries within international organizations were discussed.The diplomats exchanged views on upcoming events within the framework of the United Nations, as well as on cooperation related to the Caspian Sea. They also discussed current developments in the Middle East and the global situation as a whole.Following the meetings, both sides reaffirmed their strong mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and further deepening comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Tehran.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142189?lang=kk

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Dear residents and guests of the district!In munaili district, due to bad weather, a call center operates in the akimat of the district and in villages and rural districts. In case of emergency situations that have occurred, you can contact.Contact phone numbers:✅By munaili District: +7 702 591 11 60✅In the village of Mangystau: +7 747 168 48 38✅For baskuduk Rural District: +7 701 222 88 95✅For Atameken Rural District: +7 701 136 32 26✅For kyzyltobe Rural District: +7 702 362 93 21✅For Daulet Rural District: +7 701 151 56 00✅By bayandy Village: +7 707 920 86 78✅For Batyr Rural District: +7 702 960 02 12Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1142146?lang=kk

Akim of bayandy Village Kadyrbek Kudabayuly awarded mothers with many children with the state award "Кumis Alka".During the presentation, the Akim of the village congratulated the mothers, thanked them for their contribution to the growth of the country's demographics, and wished the family well-being and prosperity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1142134?lang=kk

In accordance with the order of the Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for regulation and development of financial market dated January 13, 2026 № Б-6 «Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Almaty)» JSC was issued a license to carry out activities on the securities market dated January 13, 2026 № 3.3.48.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1142139?lang=kk

The concept of a "hearing state", aimed at building an open and direct dialogue between the government and the population, continues to be implemented in Kostanay. As part of this work, Mayor Marat Zhundubayev holds both scheduled and unscheduled meetings with residents, including field meetings directly in courtyards and neighborhoods.In 2025, the city hosted two large-scale meetings of the mayor with the population, as well as a number of trips to the residential districts of Kunai, Bereke and Jubilee. This format allows you to discuss problems on the ground and conduct a substantive dialogue with residents.The main issues addressed by Kostanay residents relate to landscaping, the condition of courtyards and roads, public transport, the provision of housing and land for individual housing construction.Over the past five years, 174 kilometers of the street and road network have been repaired in Kostanay, 51 kilometers of which will be in 2025. Of the 550 courtyards in the city, 515 have been renovated, and in 2026 it is planned to complete the work and achieve one hundred percent coverage. Also in 2025, 40 children's sports grounds were installed, most of which were implemented on the initiative of the residents themselves.All citizens' appeals are registered and monitored, and residents can track their status through SMS notifications. In addition, daily monitoring of social networks is conducted with prompt response to citizens' appeals.Residents of Kostanay can also get a personal appointment with the mayor of the city by appointment. The next receptions are scheduled for January 21, February 18 and March 18.Systematic work with the population is already yielding results — the number of repeated requests for landscaping and infrastructure is decreasing annually.Link:https://top-news.kz/kak-v-kostanae-vystraivaetsja-dialog-mezhdu-vlastju-i-gorozhanami/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1142113?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, January 15, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) Essa Al-Maraghi.During the meeting, the prospects for developing bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State of Kuwait were considered, and possible areas of cooperation in the energy sector were discussed.KUFPEC management expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry, announcing the start of a preliminary analysis of the country's investment potential.The parties confirmed their readiness to continue dialogue and exchange information in order to identify promising areas of cooperation and the company's possible participation in gas sector projects in the medium term.Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) is an international company specializing in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas outside Kuwait. The company is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and operates in more than 10 countries on five continents, including Australia, Asia, Africa, and North America.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1142052?lang=kk

A serviceman of military unit 5513 in the city of Taraz, Regional Command “Oñtüstik”, of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Private Bakhtiyarkhan Tursynkhodzhayev, is fluent in seven languages. While on patrol duty, he communicates with citizens in Kazakh, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish, English, and French.Bakhtiyarkhan learned French during a trip to France with his father, where he had planned to pursue studies in architecture. Today, the language skills acquired abroad help him in everyday communication and in carrying out tasks related to maintaining public order.The guardsman is 22 years old. He is the eldest in his family, which includes younger brothers and a sister. For them, he serves as an example of responsibility, discipline, and a constant desire for self-development. His sister is also passionate about learning languages and already speaks five. The family firmly believes that their father’s words — “Those who know languages will never be without a path in life” — truly work in practice.According to Private Tursynkhodzhayev himself, mastering one language takes him an average of two to three months of preparation. Even while completing his compulsory military service, he continues his studies. The unit’s commanders support this initiative and assist him in selecting the necessary foreign-language literature.Bakhtiyarkhan’s achievements are not limited to linguistics. He is a Master of Sports in Wushu Sanda and a bronze medalist of the Republic of Kazakhstan Championship. Sport, like language learning, has become an integral part of his inner discipline and way of life.In his free time from service, he shares his knowledge with fellow servicemen by conducting short foreign language classes. For some, this is an opportunity to improve conversational skills, while for others it becomes the first step toward learning a new language. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1142047?lang=kk

The statement of the ESF for the services of a non-resident is necessary for himselfThe statement of the ESF for VAT for a non-resident will be made to his own address after the date of payment of VAT for a non-resident to the budget, but no later than 5 calendar days after such payment date.The VAT payer has the right to attribute the amount of VAT for a non-resident to the offset based on the issued tax return on the date of his discharge.This procedure will allow you to unambiguously determine the date when the VAT amount is offset, which will facilitate administration and reduce the number of desk control notifications issued.An ESF for a non-resident can be issued both on the ESF IP portal and through accounting systems (n-r, 1C). In the ESF magazine, click "Create an ESF" and select the supplier category "Non-resident (supplier of works, services)".After selecting this category, your data will be automatically transferred to the "Recipient" section and will be filled in according to the data specified during registration. The "Supplier" section will become available for filling in - in this section you need to enter the non-resident's data.If a non-resident is from the EAEU country, you must additionally specify his identifier (IIN/BIN).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1141974?lang=kk

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Prague, January 14, 2025 – At Prague Castle, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.As part of the formal ceremony, a meeting was held during which the high level of bilateral relations was reaffirmed and mutual interest in their further deepening was expressed.Significant attention was paid to the creation of favorable conditions for trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as to the development of cultural and humanitarian exchanges. In the context of discussions on current regional and international issues, the importance of cooperation within the frameworks of the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe was underscored in the interests of strengthening global security and stability. The positive momentum of cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia was also noted.The Czech side was briefed on the new stage of modernization in Kazakhstan, including the priorities outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his New Year interview with the Turkistan newspaper, focusing on the development of a rule-of-law state with a sustainable economy, a stable political system, and a fair distribution of public goods. It was noted that Czech business circles are demonstrating practical interest in Kazakhstan’s economic reforms, particularly in the energy and utilities sectors, where they possess advanced resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.Along these and other areas of mutually beneficial Kazakh-Czech cooperation, coordinated efforts will continue through the governments of both countries, as well as their business and public communities, with a view to preparing meetings at the highest and high levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1142006?lang=kk

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The government has updated the rules of housing assistance:How to get housing assistance in 2026:Housing assistance is provided to low-income citizens and families with low total income, and housing, utilities, and rental costs (if they come from the public housing stock) exceed the threshold set in the region.Citizens who live in their only home or rent from the public housing stock can receive housing assistance.Who is considered low-income?A low-income family is considered to live in the same housing, which has a share of the maximum allowable expenses set by maslikhats.  Key conditions for receiving assistance:Registration and accommodation: Assistance is provided only at the place of permanent registration and actual residence.Single housing: assistance is provided for only one living space. Citizens must live in their only home or rent it from the state housing stock.Income accounting: Family income is calculated for the quarter preceding the quarter of circulation. All types of income are taken into account: salary, allowances, alimony, income from business, rent, securities, donations, etc., with the exception of those specified in the Rules for Housing Assistance (Order No. 117 of the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 8, 2023).Appointment period: Housing assistance is assigned for a quarter (3 months). After this period, you must submit the application again and confirm your income and expenses.Who is compensated for utilities? New rules and procedures for appointmentHousing assistance compensates low-income citizens for part of the costs in the following categories:Utilities: water, light, heating, gas supply;housing maintenance and major repairs;communication services (for example, telephone subscription fees);rent for housing received from the state housing fund.It is important to know that: assistance is provided for only one living space;The assistance does not cover the cost of renting a home from a private individual;The assistance does not cover excessive consumption of utilities;The assistance does not cover consumption exceeding the established housing area standards;In case of income concealment, assistance may be canceled and demanded to be refunded.How do they consider housing assistance now:uniform limits and 18 square meters per person, for a single person living no more than 30 square meters.The calculation of housing assistance is based on a comparison of the actual family expenses with the limit of the allowable share of expenses established in the region.Calculation formula:Housing assistance = Actual expenses (for utilities, maintenance of housing and adjacent territory, major repairs, rent, etc.) – The maximum allowable level of expenses.The application can be submitted in two ways:Through the portal eGov.kz (the service is called "Housing Assistance Assignment").Personally at the Public Service Center (PSC) at the place of residence.The application review period is 6 working days.For registration of a housing permit, you must:identification card;documents confirming the family's income for the previous quarter before applying;utility bills for the previous quarter (heating, water, light, gas, and others), as well as for housing maintenance and major repairs;receipts or a contract for communication services (telephone, etc.);if the housing is rented from the state fund, a document confirming the lease, with the specified amount of payment.;bank account number (IBAN).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1141886?lang=kk

The online service for obtaining a state registration license plate was launched in pilot mode on January 8, 2026, through the eGov.kz portal and the eGov Mobile application, without prior announcement. Over 113 000 applications were submitted during the first two days, and as of January 15, the total number exceeded 226 000.The popularity of the service confirms the convenience of the online application process. In certain instances, users may find that the selected number plate appears as available for reservation even after payment. In most cases, this is due to the application not being finalized at the last stage. In this case, users should re-submit the application, select the “Previously Paid” option at step three, and indicate the bank and payment date. Upon completion of the procedure, the number plate is reserved for the user and is no longer available to others.If a user decides to cancel the purchase of a state registration license plate, they can request a refund. Further details on how to request a refund will be provided on the eGov.kz page and social media platforms.The National Information Technologies JSC team continues to work on improving the service, considering both user experience and the high workload. Every submitted application will be handled.Thank you for using digital public services and for your understanding.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-selinograd/press/news/details/1141850?lang=kk

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