В г.Астана, с 25 по 29 ноября 2025 года, прошла Республиканская олимпиада по общеобразовательным предметам для учащихся 9-11 классов сельских школ. Среди участников, ученик 11 класса КГУ «Опорная школа (ресурсный центр) на базе гимназии №9» Курманов Расул занял III призовое место, показав высокий уровень подготовки под руководством учителя информатики Зубрина С.В.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1116210?lang=kk

The exhibition «Under a Single Shanyrak» opened at the Abai State Historical, Cultural, and Literary Memorial Museum-Reserve «Zhidebai-Borili» in Semey. The exhibition features everyday and festive folk costumes made at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, along with selected household items from the collection of the East Kazakhstan Regional Architectural, Ethnographic, and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve. The exhibits reflect the richness and diversity of the traditional culture of the people of Kazakhstan. The opening was accompanied by a tour, during which museum staff explained the significance of folk costume in everyday life and ritual traditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/1116197?lang=kk

On December 1 of this year, a campaign was launched in the Mendykarinsky District aimed at encouraging civil servants to improve the quality of public services provided, enhance executive discipline, and improve overall work efficiency.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1116178?lang=kk

В соответствии с поручением руководителя аппарата акима Атырауской области в рамках продвижения идеологии «Закон и порядок» среди государственных служащих был проведен плановый семинар, в котором приняли участие и сотрудники ведомства. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau-economy/press/news/details/1116140?lang=kk

     From February 1, 2024, to November 1, 2025, 171,938 applications totaling over $25.11 million have been processed (transferred to authorized operators for crediting to applicants' bank accounts).Of these:107,390 applications totaling approximately $15.88 million were processed for housing improvements;64,548 applications totaling $9.24 million were processed for education payments.As a reminder, recipients of targeted savings (TS) have the right to use the entire amount or a portion of it. Any unused balance remains in the targeted savings account (TSA).The most popular sub-purposes for using funds to improve housing conditions were: replenishing a housing construction savings account for further accumulation (104,975 applications completed, totaling $15.55 million); making a down payment for a mortgage loan to purchase a home (816 applications, totaling $112,100); and acquiring a home through civil law transactions (final settlement), totaling 588 applications, totaling $76,150.The most popular sub-goals for paying for education were: payment for educational services at educational institutions located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire term of study) (57,996 applications completed, totaling approximately $8.44 million); replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an educational savings deposit agreement (4,636 applications completed, totaling approximately $554,860); and payment for educational services at foreign educational institutions, in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire term of study) (1,567 applications completed, totaling $201,650).Detailed information on targeted savings payments for the purpose of improving housing conditions and/or paying for education, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.As a reminder, under the "National Fund for Children" program, 50% of the investment income from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan is distributed annually among children of Kazakhstani citizens born in 2006 or later. All recipients of the National Fund were awarded $100.52 in 2023, and $129.38 in 2024. Children who received their first National Fund payments in 2023, with the exception of those born in 2006, were awarded $3.04 in investment income this year. As a result, the target savings for a child born in 2006 are $100.52, and for a child born in 2007, $232.94.Adult citizens must independently obtain information about their social security contributions through their personal account on the ENPF or e-government websites. They can then contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for social security contributions to improve housing conditions and/or pay for education.You can learn more about the program terms, get instructions, and get answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz and on the ENPF YouTube channel. We also note that a video tutorial on the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program and the steps to take before and after a child reaches adulthood is available on the ENPF YouTube channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQNAxfskX8.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1116129?lang=kk

Starting January 1, 2026, in Kazakhstan, in connection with the entry into force of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and amendments to the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, updated special tax regimes (STRs)[1] will be introduced: STRs for the self-employed, STRs based on a simplified declaration, and STRs for peasant or farm households (PFHs). These regimes regulate not only the payment of taxes by self-employed citizens but also compulsory pension contributions.1. STR for self-employed individuals, including those operating using internet platformsThe STR for the self-employed, which will be implemented starting in 2026, is intended for individuals (Kazakhstan citizens, qandas) who are not individual entrepreneurs (IEs) and do not employ hired workers. The STR for the self-employed applies to a limited list of activities approved by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The income limit for self-employed individuals applying the STR for a calendar month[2] must not exceed 300 times the monthly calculation index (MCI) in effect as of January 1 of the relevant financial year (3,600 MCI per year).Self-employed individuals applying this STR independently pay mandatory pension contributions (CPC) and employer compulsory pension contributions (ECPC) on their income.The STR pension contribution rates for the self-employed are:CPC – 1% of income,ECPC – 1% of income.Self-employed individuals will use this STR using a dedicated mobile app, based on their receipts and other information on income received from other sources. Income accounting in areas without public telecommunications networks is maintained in the STR for self-employed individuals using a simple form developed independently, indicating the date, transaction type, amounts received for each transaction, and the total amount for each day and month.С самозанятых, применяющих STR и осуществляющих деятельность с использованием интернет-платформ и (или) мобильных приложений платформенной занятости, удерживать и перечислять CPC и ECPC будет оператор интернет-платформыFor self-employed individuals using STR and operating through internet platforms[3] and/or mobile platform employment applications[4], the internet platform operator will withhold and transfer CPC and ECPC.Pension contribution rates for self-employed individuals operating through internet platforms and/or mobile platform employment applications also amount to:CPC – 1% of income,ECPC – 1% of income (at the expense of the Internet platform operator's own funds (agent).The tax period for applying STR for the self-employed is a calendar month.2. STR based on simplified declarationIndividual entrepreneurs and legal entities resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan may use the STR based on a simplified tax return, with the exception of taxpayers specified in paragraph 2 of Article 723 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (legal entities in which other legal entities own more than 25 percent of their shares, non-profit organizations, participants in special economic and industrial zones, etc.).The STR based on a simplified tax return may be used by the following individuals under certain conditions:- whose maximum income for a calendar year does not exceed 600,000 times the minimum calculation index (MCI) in effect as of January 1 of the relevant financial year;- those engaged in activities not included in the list established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for which the use of the STR based on a simplified tax return is prohibited.Pension contribution rates for the STR based on the simplified declaration are:CPC - 10% of income,ECPC - 3.5% of income in 2026, with subsequent annual increases to 5% in 2028.The tax and reporting period for applying the special tax regime based on the simplified declaration is six months.STR for peasant or farm householdsPeasant or farm households may apply the STR for peasant or farm households if they own land plots in Kazakhstan under private ownership and/or land use rights (including secondary land use rights).The selected STR for peasant farm households is not subject to change during the calendar year, except in cases where the peasant farm household's activities no longer meet the conditions for its application.The STR pension contribution rates for peasant farms are:CPC - 10% of income,ECPC - 3.5% of income in 2026, with subsequent annual increases to 5% in 2028.Peasant or farm households applying the STR for peasant farms, when receiving income from activities not covered by the STR for peasant farms, calculate, pay the relevant taxes, and submit tax reports on them under the following tax regimes:1) under the STR based on a simplified tax return, if the conditions for its application are met;2) in accordance with the generally established procedure. The tax and reporting period for applying the STR for peasant farms is the calendar year.Payment of CPC, ECPC under the STR for the self-employed, STR based on a simplified tax return, and STR for peasant or farm households (PFH) is due no later than the 25th day of the month following the month in which the income is received.The implementation of the STR for the self-employed, the STR based on a simplified tax return, and the STR for peasant farms aims to:expand coverage of the pension and social system through the active involvement of the self-employed and micro-businesses;simplify business operations for millions of Kazakhstani citizens;further digitalize tax administration through mobile apps and online platforms.These innovations will enable the accumulation of pension savings, ensure social security for working citizens, and create incentives for them to come out of the shadow economy. [1] in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 18, 2025 No. 215-VIII "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts on Taxation Issues" from January 1, 2026[2] in accordance with Article 718 of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan[3] in accordance with Article 102-1 of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan[4] Internet platform operator (operator) - an individual entrepreneur or a legal entity that provides services using an Internet platform to provide technical, organizational (including services involving third parties to provide work or services), informational and other capabilities using information technologies and systems to establish contacts and conclude transactions for the provision of services and the performance of work between contractors and customers registered on the Internet platform (Article 102 of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1124531?lang=kk

On November 27, 2025, the Department of Justice's Department for Control over Registration Services and Registration of Non-Commercial Organizations, together with staff from the Civil Registry Office of the Government for Citizens branch of the Non-Commercial Joint-Stock Company (NC "Government for Citizens"), held a seminar to discuss monitoring of civil registration in the RP ZAGS information system for the first 10 months of 2025.📌During the seminar, the results of the 10-month monitoring were discussed, as well as issues arising in practical activities related to civil registration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1115864?lang=kk

      A delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic visited the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" to study Kazakhstan's practical experience in digitalizing real estate registration and land cadastre services.During the visit, representatives from the Kyrgyz side learned about key digital solutions implemented in Kazakhstan to simplify and expedite real estate registration procedures and improve the accessibility of government services.The delegation was introduced to real estate title registration processes, including the registration of pledges and transactions based on blockchain technology. A digital service covering all major real estate transactions, including the registration of purchase and sale transactions, pledges, and lease agreements, was demonstrated. Since its launch, more than 250,000 services have been provided."Kazakhstan is consistently strengthening its position in the field of digitalization. Today, our country is among the top countries in terms of the development of electronic services, which confirms the effectiveness of our ongoing efforts. "We see growing interest in Kazakhstan's digital solutions: colleagues from different countries are eager to learn about our technologies and practices. Such meetings provide an opportunity to openly exchange experiences and jointly develop modern approaches that improve the quality of life for citizens," emphasized Arman Kenzhegaliyev, Chairman of the Board of the State Corporation "Government for Citizens."Furthermore, members of the working group of the Interstate Council on Geodesy, Cartography, Cadastre, and Remote Sensing of the Earth, which includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, joined the online discussion.The delegation also learned about the capabilities of the "TsON" mobile app, the work of the Public Service Center, and the activities of the Situation Center.The visit allowed the delegation to thoroughly examine the organizational, technical, and legal aspects of large-scale digitalization of real estate registration processes. The experience presented by Kazakhstan confirms the effectiveness of modern digital solutions and can serve as a benchmark for the implementation of similar initiatives in the Kyrgyz Republic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1116262?lang=kk

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The VII Interagency Scientific and Practical Conference was held at the National Guard Faculty of the National Defense University. The main theme of the event was “Current Issues of Service and Combat Activities of the National Guard.”The conference brought together representatives of the Main Command of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, university leadership, faculty members, and master’s degree students.Speakers included the Head of the National Defense University, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor Major General Askar Mustabekov, as well as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Bauyrzhan Abzhanov.The agenda covered topics such as the role of the law-enforcement troops amid modern security threats, interagency cooperation in ensuring national security, and the specific features and prospects of operations under various legal regimes.- The current session addressed the prospects for the development of the troops, key challenges in service and combat activities, and the enhancement of professional competence among personnel. In addition, in accordance with the tasks set by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his September Address, special attention was given to the integration of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies into the training and educational system, - noted the conference moderator, Head of the Faculty, Colonel Saverdin Imirov.This conference can be regarded as the beginning of extensive work to improve the system of professional training for servicemen, modernize training processes, and introduce digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1115785?lang=kk

Within the framework of the “Law and Order” narrative, the Department of Legal Outreach and Legal Services of the North Kazakhstan Region Department of Justice distributed information brochures to the population on the topic “Chatbot – a digital assistant for legal matters.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1115796?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the principle of "law and order", the Prosecutor's Office of the Samara District, together with the authorized bodies, held a meeting with 9th-11th grade students on the topic of "Legal Literacy and Safety among Minors". During the meeting, the issues of preventing juvenile delinquency, the dangers of early pregnancy, drug addiction, and sexually transmitted infections, as well as public safety and civil responsibility, were discussed, and students were provided with appropriate answers to their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-sarybel/press/news/details/1115757?lang=kk

Today in Karmakshy, the district House of Students organized the “Chess Champions” chess tournament among school students.Deputy Akim of the district, Dias Moldabayev, attended the opening ceremony, congratulated the young athletes, and wished them success.“Sports events, especially intellectual activities such as chess, play a significant role in the comprehensive development of the younger generation. Our country is also paying special attention to the development of chess. Young Kazakhstani chess players achieve excellent results at international and national tournaments, raising our country’s prestige worldwide. The young talents of the sacred Karmakshy land are also keeping up with this trend and achieving high results in various competitions. I believe that today’s event will become a stage for skill and determination. I wish all participants the best of luck!” he said in his congratulatory speech.This year, 21 teams from district schools and one team from the House of Students took part in the competition — a total of 22 teams and 66 students.According to the judging panel, the teams and students who demonstrated the best results received special awards and certificates. Based on the results, 1st place went to School No. 273, 2nd place to School-Lyceum No. 250, and 3rd place to School No. 111.It is worth noting that this tournament is being held for the second consecutive year to improve young chess players’ skills and promote chess in the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1115768?lang=kk

Today, District Akim Zhandos Yerkinbek inspected the condition of a protective embankment approximately 2,000 meters long to monitor the progress of flood prevention measures. This embankment was built to protect against winter–spring meltwater and plays an important role in ensuring the district’s safety.During the inspection, the technical condition of the embankment and the ongoing reinforcement work were reviewed.The district akim assigned specific tasks to the head of the “KarmakshySushar” Production Site to further strengthen the embankment and provide the necessary equipment. Additionally, he instructed to enhance monitoring and ensure readiness for rapid response to prevent emergency situations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1115770?lang=kk

An informational and educational session on “Financial Literacy”, aimed at enhancing the legal and economic awareness of servicemen, was conducted at the Main Command of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Main Military Prosecutor’s Office, together with the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, signed an agreement on conducting joint educational activities. This document provides for systematic work on training servicemen in the fundamentals of financial literacy and preventing risks associated with financial operations.The implementation of the tasks set by the Main Military Prosecutor’s Office, as well as ensuring a high level of financial culture among servicemen, has been identified as one of the priority areas of activity for the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by Senior Prosecutors of the Military Prosecutor’s Office of the Akmola Garrison, Major of Justice Yerlan Konarov and Captain of Justice Dias Zhumazhan. A report was delivered by Inkar Altaeva, Chief Specialist of the Department for Regulation of the Financial Market. In addition, Dulat Mynbayev, a representative of the Amanat Party, presented his perspective on issues of financial culture and social protection.Participants emphasized the importance of timely informing servicemen about modern financial instruments, methods of protection against fraudulent schemes, and rational approaches to managing personal funds. They noted that such sessions help enhance the overall legal and economic literacy within the military environment.The training session became an important step in improving the financial literacy of servicemen of the law-enforcement forces, as well as in promoting a culture of responsible use of financial tools. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1115775?lang=kk

Mexico City, November 27, 2025 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mexico held the Kazakh-Mexican Business Forum “Kazakhstan: A Land of Opportunity and Growth in New Realities”. During the event, key investment prospects and conditions for doing business in Kazakhstan were presented to the Mexican business community.Representatives of leading Mexican companies, chambers of commerce and industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the government of the capital, the government of the State of Mexico, as well as media representatives, took part in the event.Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mexico Almurat Turganbekov delivered welcoming remarks. He noted that Kazakhstan has firmly secured its status as an economic leader and a center of sustainable growth in Central Asia, attracting over 60% of all foreign investment in the region. The Ambassador emphasized the significant potential for expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Mexico, and called on Mexican entrepreneurs to establish direct ties with Kazakhstani partners.A welcoming speech was also delivered by the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, and Vice President of the National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry of Mexico (CANACINTRA)Carlos Barrera. He noted the growing interest of Mexican businesses in entering the Kazakhstani market and implementing joint projects.Counselor of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Mexico Yerlan Kubashev delivered a detailed presentation, outlining Kazakhstan’s key investment and business opportunities, as well as government support mechanisms that provide a reliable platform for implementing international projects. He emphasized that Kazakhstan has created some of the most favorable conditions for doing business and attracting foreign direct investment in the Central Asian region.Forum participants were also briefed on the measures taken by the Government of Kazakhstan to improve the investment climate, business environment, and tax policy. Special attention was given to the provisions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation”.An important part of the forum was a presentation on the development of Kazakhstan’s IT ecosystem, particularly the activities of Astana Hub, the largest technological hub in Central Asia. Participants were provided with information on the achievements of startups that emerged from this incubator and are now successfully operating in the markets of Europe, Asia, and the Americas.To promote Kazakhstani IT solutions, the forum featured the participation of Biometric Vision (biometric identification) and Cybernet-AI (AI-based voice robots). They showcased their products and held discussions with representatives of leading Mexican companies, including Telmex, Pagacel, Schiller Americas-Mexico, Lendswap, Loaney, Vivus, AMARANTE, Alvos, Alamex, Bamboo Group, etc.Following the forum, the parties discussed the prospects for implementing joint projects and agreed to strengthen partnerships in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, telecommunications, and finance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-mexico/press/news/details/1115748?lang=kk

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Jeddah, November 30, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the OIC, Madiyar Menilbekov, participated in the Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives. The meeting focused on reviewing the Draft Roadmap for the OIC Reform Process.In line with the objectives of the OIC Charter and the OIC Program of Action 2025, the reform of the Organization is recognized as vital for enhancing its efficiency, transparency, and capacity to respond to contemporary challenges. The Draft Roadmap aims to establish a structured approach for implementing meaningful and sustainable reforms while safeguarding the core values of the OIC, including Islamic solidarity, moderation, and unity.On the sidelines of the event, Ambassador Madiyar Menilbekov held a bilateral meeting with the Assistant Secretary General of the OIC for Political Affairs, Yousef Mohammed Aldobeay, during which the parties exchanged views on issues of effective cooperation within the framework of the Organization.Furthermore, a meeting of the OIC Asian Group representatives was convened at the initiative of the Kazakh side. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of mutual interest and agreed to continue joint efforts in implementing initiatives aimed at strengthening intra-group coordination and advancing the collective interests of OIC member states from the Asian region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1118007?lang=kk

           With the support of the akim of the Abai region, the library fund of the correctional institution was replenished.             In the institution of mixed security located in the Abai region, the library's collection was replenished with 536 books donated by the scientific universal library named after Abai in Semey.            The transfer of literature took place with the support of Akim of the region Abai Berik Uali and was timed to coincide with the 180th anniversary of the birth of Abai Kunanbayev.           Among the transferred editions are a series of books "The Way of Abai", "Abai Alemi", "Abaydyn akyn uldary", as well as collections of poems and words of edification of the great thinker. The library fund of the institution already has over 4 thousand books of various genres: fiction, detective stories, popular science and fantasy works.                   –Books in Kazakh about Abai have become a valuable and significant gift for us," said Aydin Kalelov, Deputy head of the institution.               Reading has a positive effect on memory and thinking, helps to distract from heavy thoughts and find inner peace.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1115708?lang=kk

         A convicted fraudster is serving his sentence in a medium security facility. Upon arriving at the colony, he told the staff that he had been a professional football player before his imprisonment.            — I started playing football when I was seven years old. Over the years, he played as a defender and midfielder for football clubs in Semey, Pavlodar, Astana, Uralsk, Kokshetau and other cities of Kazakhstan. Now I want to share my skills with other convicts. There are many young men among them who still have everything ahead of them, and fathers who, after being released, will be able to teach football to their children. Someone may find their hobby, and someone else will find a path to professional sports," the convict said.           He recruited a group of twenty convicts, whom he teaches the basics of football. Classes are held in their free time from work and mandatory activities, without interfering with the daily routine. The training participants are happy to have the opportunity to learn new skills that may be useful to them after their release.           — I used to make good money playing football. Then he started betting and retired from the sport. I didn't have enough money for gambling, so I started borrowing from friends and relatives. When the necessary amounts were not available, he convinced them to apply for loans, promising to return the money quickly. But I couldn't get it back. As a result, I deceived 32 residents of Semey for a total amount of more than 60 million tenge. I thought I'd get it back and get it back, but it didn't happen. I am 37 years old now, and I am serving a sentence of 3 years and 6 months. I'm gradually repairing the damage. I want to give advice to young people: don't get involved in something like this — you won't be able to avoid punishment. And I want to tell people: don't trust those who can't take on a loan, which means your credit history is already ruined. And spoiling yours is not a problem for him," he shared.           According to the head of the institution, Zhenis Daurenbekov, the convict arrived two years ago and has been striving to improve since then.         — We try to provide convicts with the opportunity to find a job and gain additional skills that will be useful in freedom. This convict works in a woodcarving workshop and pays lawsuits out of his salary. He took the initiative and began to teach football to others. The institution regularly hosts sports events, especially football matches, and the administration always supports such initiatives," Zhenis Daurenbekov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1115709?lang=kk