On February 25, 2025, as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the International Mother Tongue Day, at the initiative of the Department of Culture of the Akimat of Kostanay region, a solemn presentation of the textbook "Ana tili", intended for the study of ethnic languages, took place. The textbook was developed by order of the Committee for Language Policy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Scientific and Practical Center "Til-Kazyna" named after Sh. Shayakhmetov. The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, mass media, higher educational institutions, ethno-cultural associations and members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, issues of implementing language policy in the region, promoting the native languages of ethnic groups were discussed, and the structure and features of the new textbook were presented. Representatives of ethnic and cultural associations expressed gratitude to local executive bodies for supporting the study of native languages and emphasized the role of the Kazakh language in strengthening the unity of the people. The textbook "Ana tili", intended for teaching Armenian, Bashkir and Korean languages, is recommended for use in the educational process. The authors of the textbook were thanked, and at the end of the event, the artists of the regional Philharmonic named after Ye. Umurzakov was presented with a concert program. Language is the spiritual wealth of the nation! Raising the status of the state language and supporting the native languages of ethnic groups is the key to interethnic harmony in our country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet/press/news/details/993989?lang=kk

On March 13, 2025, on the eve of the Nauryz holiday, at the initiative of the Department of Culture of the Akimat of Kostanay region, the regional competition "Til men dastur" ("Language and Tradition") was held, aimed at popularizing folk oral art. The event was attended by intellectuals, language movement activists, journalists, government officials and military personnel. A special feature of the competition was that the teams were formed from specialists in various fields, and the participants demonstrated their skills in public speaking and folk wisdom, passing through four stages.: Bilgenge – marzhan, bilmegenge – arzan – demonstration of public speaking samples; Soz mayegi – maqal – a selection of proverbs and sayings on a given topic; "Oily bolsan, tauyp kor" – solving riddles with the help of artificial intelligence; "Kim zhanylispaydy?!" – fast and correct pronunciation of tongue twisters. By the decision of the jury, the winners were awarded with diplomas of the head of the Department of Culture of the Akimat of Kostanay region and cash prizes. The prizes were taken by the teams: "Leader of Resourcefulness" nomination – Nauryz team 1st place – team "Kazybek bi" 2nd place – team "Asyl mura" 3rd place – Kazyna team The competition has become a significant initiative aimed at promoting national values and reviving the spiritual heritage of our ancestors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet/press/news/details/993990?lang=kk

An important meeting was held today dedicated to the prevention of linguistic discrimination and the prevention of interethnic conflicts. The event was attended by representatives of competent authorities, heads of large service enterprises and responsible specialists.During the meeting, issues of compliance with language legislation, consumer protection, as well as ensuring compliance with legislation in the service sector were discussed. The requirements of the legislation were explained in detail to the participants, and specific recommendations were given to improve the quality of services provided.In addition, the employees of the enterprises shared the problems they face in the process of work and discussed possible solutions. During the dialogue, the participants exchanged experiences and opinions aimed at improving the quality of service.Work in this direction will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet/press/news/details/993991?lang=kk

On April 10, 2025, at the initiative of the Department of Culture of the Kostanay region, a meeting was held on the topic "Compliance with language legislation and consumer protection."The event was attended by the leadership of the Department of Culture and Public Development, Kostanay regional branch of the International Society of the Kazakh Language, the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kostanay region, as well as representatives of large shopping and entertainment centers and supermarkets such as "MART", "KOSTANAYPLAZA", "Astykzhan", "Solnechny", "TSUM", "Orange" and others .During the meeting, issues of the quality of services provided in the official language, the compliance of visual information and fiscal receipts with legal requirements, as well as the prevention of legal and interethnic conflicts arising on linguistic grounds were discussed.The speakers provided detailed information on changes in legislation, including the procedure for posting visual information by business entities, the obligation to issue fiscal receipts in two languages, and new amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses.The participants exchanged views and expressed their willingness to work together to ensure compliance with language legislation, protect the legitimate rights of consumers and expand the scope of the state language.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet/press/news/details/993992?lang=kk

The event took place in the library of the IQOSTANAY Palace of Schoolchildren, where modern methods and techniques of teaching the state language, as well as ways to use innovative resources, were considered. Anar Muratovna Fazylzhanova, Director of the Akhmet Baitursynula Institute of Linguistics, Candidate of Philology, was specially invited to the seminar. She made a meaningful presentation on topical issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-madeniet/press/news/details/993993?lang=kk

Warsaw, 9 May 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Poland, Nurlan Zhalgasbayev, presented copies of his credentials to the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Władysław Teofil  Bartoszewski. During the meeting, a thorough exchange of views took place on the prospects for the development of Kazakh-Polish relations. The interlocutors reviewed in detail the schedule of upcoming bilateral events.Special attention was paid to the issues of further deepening cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as interaction on the platforms of international organizations. At the same time, both sides discussed perspectives of expanding the legal framework between Kazakhstan and Poland.The Polish diplomat was informed in detail about the political and economic transformations initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.T.Bartoszewski noted that Warsaw considers Kazakhstan as its important partner in Central Asia and is interested in continuing mutually beneficial cooperation with Astana.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain working contacts on all relevant issues of bilateral cooperation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/993958?lang=kk

 Tashkent, May 12, 2025 – A meeting was held between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, and the Executive Director of the Reconstruction and Development Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shukhrat Vafaev.During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of agreements reached between the Heads of State of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan following high-level bilateral meetings.Particular attention was given to the promotion of joint investment projects, including initiatives in such priority areas as geological exploration, development of transport and energy infrastructure, cooperation in food security and biotechnology, expansion of interaction in the metallurgical sector, and stimulation of bilateral trade.The parties noted the need to deepen coordination between relevant institutions and government agencies in order to improve the effectiveness of current and future projects, and agreed on approaches for further practical advancement of the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan cooperation agenda.At the end of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to the development of mutually beneficial relations and expressed readiness to expand cooperation in strategically important sectors of the economy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/993951?lang=kk

         A bilateral meeting was held today in Astana between Mr. Zhandos Duisembiyev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Mr. Rashed Lahej Al-Mansoori, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Customs Authority.         The meeting marked a significant step forward in strengthening practical cooperation in the field of digital customs administration and enhancing regional logistics integration.         The Kazakh delegation commended the UAE's advanced experience in customs automation, risk-based management, and process transformation. During the discussions, Kazakhstan reaffirmed its readiness to adopt best practices from the Emirates as part of its national reform agenda and to serve as a reliable partner in advancing regional digital logistics connectivity.         Key Outcomes and Strategic Directions         The parties agreed to launch a pilot project for electronic data exchange (EDE) on customs declarations and to jointly develop risk profiles for priority commodity categories using predictive analytics and AI-based tools.          Special attention was given to the concept of a digital transit corridor connecting Kazakhstan’s inland logistics hubs with seaports in the United Arab Emirates, with the aim of streamlining multimodal flows and supporting just-in-time trade processes.         The Abu Dhabi Customs Authority extended an invitation to conduct a series of technical workshops and staff exchanges, including training modules on AI-powered customs solutions, contactless border clearance technologies, and post-clearance audit mechanisms.         An agreement was also reached to initiate institutional exchange programs between customs training academies, aimed at building capacity in line with international digital customs standards—focusing on post-clearance controls, big data analysis, and trade facilitation measures.        “Our engagement is not just about sharing best practices—it’s about co-creating forward-looking solutions. Today’s meeting demonstrated the high level of trust and mutual commitment between our customs services to achieve tangible outcomes,” stated Mr. Duisembiyev.       Both sides also expressed readiness to enhance coordination within the WCO framework and other multilateral platforms, in order to jointly promote digital trade, cross-border interoperability, and the mutual recognition of controls. These efforts will lay the groundwork for faster cargo clearance and help unlock the full potential of the region’s transport and logistics infrastructure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/993952?lang=kk

Strasbourg, May 9, 2025 – The Consulate General of Kazakhstan took part in the solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesites of Soviet soldiers and honored the memory of Kazakhstani soldiers who perished during the Great Patriotic War on the territory of France.The event, organized by the Consulate General of Russia in Strasbourg at the city’s Southern Cemetery, was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, city administration officials, the leadership of the memorial, as well as local residents and activists who emphasized the significance of the soldiers’ heroism in the struggle for France’s freedom.It is symbolic that, on the eve of the 80th Anniversary of Victory, the French Grand Est was visited by the renowned Kazakh researcher, historian and professor, G.Mendikulova. As part of her working visit, meetings and negotiations were held with representatives of local authorities, archival institutions, and public organizations aimed at locating the burial sites of Soviet Kazakh soldiers who died during World War II.It is known that on the territory of the memorial to Soviet soldiers established in 1971 and the cemetery of the commune of Valleroy (Meurthe-et-Moselle Department) there are burials of Kazakh soldiers – Zeinulla Alimgaziev, Konyspek Zhakiianov, Mysakhan (Nishan) Turgambaev and Isin (Esen) Dzhumagulov, who were discovered in 2018 thanks to the work of Professor G.Mendikulova with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in France. Later, the graves of Kazakh soldiers Nikolay Mikhailovich Shcheglov from East Kazakhstan and Alexander Ivanovich Kosobokov from North Kazakhstan were identified.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-strasbourg/press/news/details/993954?lang=kk

A new head of the Department of State Revenue for the Zhambyl region of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been appointed   Today, the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yergali Egemberdy, introduced the new head, Tolegen Sarsembayev, to the staff of the Department of State Revenue for the Zhambyl region of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Tulegen Kapsalikovich Sarsembayev started working in financial control bodies in 1993. He held various positions in the tax authorities of the city of Almaty. He headed the Department of State Revenue for the Almaty region of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He worked as deputy akim of South Kazakhstan region, later deputy akim of Turkestan region. From July 2023 to May 2024, he worked as an adviser to the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From May 2024 to February 2025, he held the position of Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/993848?lang=kk

On May 12-14, 2025, a seminar is being held on improving the risk management system in customs control. The event brought together representatives of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as customs service specialists. The seminar was held with the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana and the World Customs Organization (WCO).       The purpose of the event is to increase the effectiveness of the risk management system in customs administration by analyzing existing practices, identifying problem areas and developing proposals for their improvement, taking into account modern analytical methods, international experience and current challenges in the field of foreign economic activity.       The welcoming remarks were made by:       – Botagoz Abilova – Head of the Training-Methodical Center SRC MF RK       – Nuraddin Murshudlu - Head of the Economic and Environmental Department of the OSCE Program Office in Kazakhstan         Accredited WCO experts were invited as experts: Alpsten Anders, Mohan Kumar, Shreya Hong.        The seminar is examining examples of the use of artificial intelligence, passenger risk analysis, categorization of trade participants in risk management, as well as other relevant risk management issues including international mail flows, internal threats.       Special attention is paid to the latest developments of the World Customs Organization in the field of risk management.       The seminar is held in an active manner and discussions.       This event is a platform for discussing current trends in risk management, sharing experiences and implementing best practices. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/994735?lang=kk

 The Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of Akmola region announces the beginning of discussion of the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks from 05/01 to 05/07/2025. All interested parties can participate in the discussion of the results of the corruption risk analysis as part of the working group. If you have any questions about participating in the discussion, please contact the chief specialist of the Department of Organizational and Legal work, Aytim Gulnaz Kanybekovna, by On April 27, 2025, at the following phone numbers: 8(7162)72-28-01, 8(7162)72-28-06 ( reception).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/993770?lang=kk

The Kostanay-Su Municipal State Enterprise informs that due to maintenance work, water pressure in the city’s distribution network will be reduced from 06:00 on May 13 to 06:00 on May 14. Please make sure to store an adequate supply of water in advance. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/993773?lang=kk

Due to the secondment of the akim of the Zhaksyn district to the city of Kokshetau, the regular meeting with the population in the Zhanakiyminsky rural district, scheduled for May 13 this year, was postponed to Wednesday, May 14 this year at 3 p.m.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/993755?lang=kk

The Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akmola region, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Combating Corruption", plans to conduct an internal analysis of corruption risks in April 2025 in order to identify and study the causes and conditions of corruption offenses. All interested parties can participate in the corruption risk analysis as part of the working group. For questions about participation in the analysis, you can contact the chief specialist of the Department of Organizational and legal work, Aitym Gulnaz Kanybekovna, by May 1, 2025 at the following phone numbers: 8(7162)72-28-01, 8(7162)72-28-06 ( reception).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-ush/press/news/details/993764?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that currently, in the presence of tax arrears, methods and measures of enforcement are applied in the amount of 1 tenge and above, taking into account the results of the risk management system, with the exception of the suspension of spending operations on bank accounts, where the accounts are burdened with tax arrears over 6 MCI.Prior to the start of the application of methods and measures of compulsory debt collection, a notification on repayment of tax arrears is sent to a taxpayer with an average and high level of risk (no later than five working days from the date of formation of tax arrears).The draft of the new Tax Code proposes to introduce a differentiated approach in the application of methods and measures of compulsory collection of tax debts with the exception of linking to the degree of risk.:- in case of tax arrears of up to 20 MCI, a notification of the formation of tax arrears is sent and a penalty is charged, no other measures are applied;- in case of tax arrears from 20 to 45 MCI – sending a notification of repayment of tax arrears, suspending spending operations on bank accounts and cash registers, issuing a collection order;- in case of tax arrears over 45 MCI – all measures, including inventory and sale of property, collection at the expense of debtors, restriction of departure (in case of non-repayment within 3 months based on court approval), bankruptcy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/993736?lang=kk

The Representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty participated in the «Taza Kazakhstan» environmental campaign. As part of the citywide cleanup organized by the Almaty Akimat, the administration and staff of the Representative office cleaned the area of the park on «Astana» Square. Participation in such event reflected the high level of civic responsibility and environmental awareness of the staff. Such initiatives not only contribute to improving the urban ecosystem but also emphasize the importance of each resident’s contribution to creating a clean and comfortable city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/993711?lang=kk

Kazakhstani athletes successfully competed at the Asian Rowing and Canoeing Championships. Karaganda athletes have won two medals.The continental championship was held in the Chinese city of Nanchang. The national team of Kazakhstan took the second place in the team competition, losing only to the hosts of the competition. Our team has won 4 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals. The Chinese team confidently led from the beginning to the end of the tournament. The Iranian national team took the third place.Among the winners are representatives of the Karaganda region School of Higher Sports Excellence, pupils of the Olympic Reserve Rowing Sports school in Temirtau - Viktor Stepanov won the silver medal (canoe, 200 m) and Kirill Tubaev the bronze (kayak, mix 4×500 m)."For us, 12 medals is a good result. The main rivals, as expected, were the Chinese. We won two of the four gold medals at the Olympic distances," said the head coach of the national team, Kaysar Nurmagambetov.It is worth noting that at the XX anniversary Asian Championship in Nanchang, all 26 athletes of the Kazakhstan national team reached the finals. 340 rowers from 20 countries took part in the competition this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-sport/press/news/details/993721?lang=kk

On May 9, 2025, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated in the official ceremony of laying flowers to the «Eternal Flame» in the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Fascism in the Great Patriotic War. The event was also attended by Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dossayev, veterans' organizations, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Almaty and veterans of the diplomatic service of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/993725?lang=kk

Dialogue with the residents is a step towards development!On May 12, 2025, in the village of Novo-Khairuzovka, Akim of the district E. Bayrakhmetov met with residents of the rural district.Residents of Novo-Khairuzovka, Alybai and Primorskiy were present.We discussed topics of concern: landscaping, renovation of the FAP and school, construction of a playground and a cattle burial ground.Every question was listened to. Answers have been given and deadlines have been set.Together we make the district more comfortable!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay-novohairuzovka/press/news/details/993651?lang=kk