Kadyrbek Kudabayevich held a personal reception in order to hear the requests and suggestions of the villagers.During the reception, residents asked questions on social and household issues, infrastructure development, land relations and other topical issues.Kadyrbek Kudabayevich listened carefully to each request and gave explanations within the framework of the legislation. On a number of issues, specific tasks were assigned to specialists in the relevant industry, and some applications were taken under control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1142378?lang=kk

Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev, where issues of drinking water supply, the development of sanitation systems, the introduction of water-saving and digital technologies were discussed. - Head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to carry out systematic work on providing the population with high-quality drinking water. In this regard, the issue of water supply in the district has been fully resolved. Today, we need to achieve the conservation and efficient use of water resources through the introduction of Digital Accounting, Control and management systems for drinking water. Digitalization of the water system will allow more efficient and economical use of water, improve the quality of services provided to the population and ensure the transparency of the industry, – said Berik Abdygapparovich. Following the results of the meeting, the Akim of the district gave specific instructions to the heads of responsible industries, akims of settlements and rural districts on the issues considered on the agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1142388?lang=kk

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved marginal prices for retail and wholesale sales of 4,994 medicines.According to the monitoring results, no facts of non-compliance with the maximum prices for medicines were revealed in a number of pharmacies in the city. At the same time, there was a lack of certain medicines in demand, including analgin, heparin and ceftriaxone, among others.The Public Council will continue to work on the implementation of public control over compliance with the maximum prices for socially important medicines in pharmacies in Ust-Kamenogorsk.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1142294?lang=kk

The fifth meeting of the Working Group on Parliamentary Reform was held in Astana, chaired by State Counselor Yerlan Karin. At the meeting, Natalia Pan, Director of the Institute of Parliamentarism, shared interim information on the proposals received from citizens, experts and public activists. Since October last year, about 600 proposals have been collected from the public, expert associations and public associations through the special section "Parliamentary Reform" on the e-Otinish and eGov platforms. In particular, the Baitak party, the Zhanaru nationwide anti-corruption movement, the Republican Bar Association, the Toqtamys Bar Association, the International Arbitration and Mediation Chamber, the Parliamentarism Development Fund, the Congress of Tatars and Bashkirs of Kazakhstan, the Institute of Economic Policy, the "Civil Initiative" initiative group and other organizations have expressed their proposals. In addition, legal scholars are actively sending expert recommendations. The director of the Parliamentarianism Institute also noted that, in addition to parliamentary reform, initiatives are also being received from citizens and public associations regarding constitutional reform. Deputy Head of the Working Group - Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs Yerzhan Zhienbayev spoke about the general approaches to constitutional procedures governing the participation of Parliament in the formation of the Government, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Audit Chamber, the Central Election Commission and other state bodies. These approaches were developed based on the proposals of the Working Group members and political parties. Among the members of the working group, Marat Shibutov, Azat Peruashev, Elnur Beisenbayev, Serik Egizbayev, Magerram Magerramov, Aidarbek Kozhanazarov, Marat Bashimov, Nurlan Beknazarov, Indira Aubakirova, Unzila Shapak, Alua Ibraeva, Burikhan Nurmukhamedov, Leyla Zhakaeva, Viktor Malinovsky, Yerlan Sarsembayev, Aidos Sarym, and Karlygash Zhamankulova shared their ideas and suggestions. At the end of the meeting, the Head of the Working Group, State Counselor Yerlan Karin, instructed to collect and comprehensively study all the received proposals in order to develop final approaches to constitutional reform. Reference: The Working Group on Parliamentary Reform was established by the decree of the Head of State on October 8, 2025. The first meeting of the Working Group was held on October 14. The second meeting was held on December 2, the third meeting was held on December 29, and the fourth meeting was organized on January 9, 2026.

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during his working visit to Shymkent last year, gave specific instructions on the modernization of transport, utility and social infrastructure. Currently, a comprehensive program is being actively implemented in the metropolis on the instructions of the city akim. The project includes the construction and expansion of roads, the modernization of bus stops and street lighting. The main goal of the program is to reduce traffic congestion by improving the connectivity of the city's districts and optimizing traffic on central streets. In this regard, in December 2024, work began on the construction of a road overpass over the railway on Momynov and Tlenshin streets. Today, the technical opening ceremony of the new overpass on Momynov Street took place, and vehicle traffic was opened. The event was attended by the mayor of Shymkent, Gabit Syzdykbekov, and local residents. During the ceremony, the head of the metropolis noted that the development of modern and safe transport infrastructure is one of the priorities of the city administration. It is worth noting that the new facility connects the eastern part of the city with the central districts. It will not only ensure safe passage along the railway line, but also increase transport infrastructure and reduce travel time. Currently, improvements are continuing in the area adjacent to the crossing: pedestrian lanes are being constructed and landscaped, street infrastructure elements and street lights are being installed. This year, it is also planned to put into operation a road crossing on Tlenshin Street. This will allow for additional redistribution of traffic flow and increase the capacity of the street-road network. In addition, a road junction is being built in Shymkent at the intersection of Baidibek Bi Avenue and Tolemetov Street, which is also planned to be put into operation this year. It is worth noting that, according to the results of last year, more than 1,059 kilometers of roads were paved with asphalt in the city, and the street lighting rate was 100 percent. Press service of the Shymkent city mayor

On January 15, 2026, a working meeting was held to review current issues related to the development of the tourism sector.During the meeting, a number of systemic initiatives aimed at enhancing tourist safety, improving the quality of tourism services, and advancing digital solutions in the tourism sector were discussed. In particular, the following issues were reviewed:introducing amendments to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Tourist Activity”, including the addition and clarification of terminology;approval of a registry of tourist routes;development of rules for the operation of catamarans and personal watercraft (jet skis);installation of QR codes at national park checkpoints for the registration of tourists and tourist groups;ensuring internet connectivity at tourist facilities;formation of a list of hazardous points and tourist routes;creation of a tourist route map at points of entry to the region, including border checkpoints and the airport.As a result of the meeting, it was decided to formulate relevant proposals and submit them to the authorized government bodies for further consideration and elaboration.Efforts to create a safe, convenient, and modern tourism environment in the region are ongoing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1142273?lang=kk

On the Instagram page @press _ kyzmet _ kgd there will be a live broadcast on the topic: "Changes in IPN and social tax"Date: January 16, 2026.Time: 11:00 a.m.Speaker: Abbasova Aigul - Deputy Head of the Tax Methodology Department of the KGD MF RK.Moderator - Gulzhan Kalmenova, official representative of the KGD MF RK.Subscribe to the official pages of the KGD MF RK in social networks and trust only official information. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1142277?lang=kk

Montreal, 15 January 2026 – Mr. Timur Tlegenov, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), met with Ms. Şebnem Cenk, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Türkiye to ICAO, who paid a courtesy visit to the Permanent Representation of Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the Parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye within the framework of ICAO, including mutual support, as well as cooperation in the fields of flight safety and aviation security. Particular attention was drawn to the friendly and brotherly nature of Kazakh–Turkish relations, as well as to the high frequency of direct air services between the two countries.Issues related to the exchange of experience between civil aviation authorities, the provision of assistance and technical support, and the organization of training activities for aviation professionals were discussed.The meeting was held in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. The Parties agreed to maintain and further develop bilateral contacts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazakhstanicao/press/news/details/1142202?lang=kk

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