In the 1st quarter of this year, the Akimat of Kostanay region held a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Prevention of Offenses under the Akimat of Kostanay region, which addressed one of the pressing issues of road safety.Despite the measures taken to reduce traffic accidents, improve road infrastructure, and allocate significant funds, there is an increase in traffic offenses in the region by the end of 2024.The head of the region listened to the akims of a number of regions and interested authorities, and instructed them to strengthen measures to ensure road safety.Also, he focused the attention of the akims of cities and districts on the creation of transport infrastructure.The Department of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Accounts for Kostanay region, together with the Regional Police Department and the Akimat of Kostanay, was instructed to develop a Roadmap for the modernization of the regional center's road infrastructure for 2025-2030.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/988152?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the ideology of "Law and Order" and business protection, the prosecutor of the region, Marat Abishev, got acquainted with the activities of enterprises producing diagnostic medical equipment of Aktyubrentgen JSC and traffic light equipment of Svetokom LLP.They show a low level of production load.Aktyubrentgen JSC is the first and only enterprise in Kazakhstan, as well as one of the few in the CIS, producing high—tech X-ray diagnostic equipment for medical purposes.According to the director of Aktyubrentgen JSC, the plant is currently only 28% loaded.One of the reasons is the lack of long-term contracts for the sale of products.Svetokom LLP is a unique company that manufactures traffic light equipment.At the same time, it is loaded by only 30% of its capacity (it is possible to produce up to 2 thousand traffic lights per year.According to the director of Svetokom LLP, this is due to the fact that contractors who have won public procurement purchase similar products in neighboring countries.Moreover, these products are not purchased as a commodity within the framework of public procurement, as they are used by contractors as part of work on installing traffic lights or repairing and building roads.Marat Abishev stressed that on April 16 this year, during a meeting with representatives of the business community of the region, Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov supported the prosecutor's office's proposal to create a special working group to analyze imported products in order to replace them with goods from domestic manufacturers that do not have a full load.A working group has been established and work on the rehabilitation of these enterprises has begun.Issues of support for domestic producers are under the control of the Akimat and the prosecutor's office of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-aktobe/press/news/details/988155?lang=kk

   On May 2, 2025, employees of the Department of Justice took part in the republican action "Tribute to Heroism", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.   As part of the campaign, participants cleaned up the memorials and abandoned graves of veterans, home front workers and others who took part in the fighting.   The volunteer initiative is aimed at preserving historical memory, respecting the heroic deeds of heroes and fostering patriotism among young people. Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay region  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/988161?lang=kk

UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the section "Indicators - Investment activities". The total volume of pension assets as of April 1, 2025, under the management of the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT22,723.37 billion. As of this date, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsoryoccupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to about KZT22,333.29 billion[1]. The volume of pension assets formed by employer’scompulsory pension contributions of the (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are in trust managementof the NBRK, is KZT327.30 billion.Pension assets under the management of the IPMamounted to more than KZT62.78 billion. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as a trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: invests in various types of financial instruments by currencies, countries, sectors and issuers.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through the CPC, COPC, VPC, as of April 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 41.59%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 8.88%, deposits of the NBRK - 3.86%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.16%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.51%, IFOs - 1.38%.The investment portfolio broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated as of April 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency - 59.94%, in US dollars - 40.05%, in other currencies - 0.01% of the pension asset portfolio.From the analysis of the structure of the income received, it follows that the income in the form of interest on securities, including on placed deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT433.21 billion. The market revaluation of securities, foreign currency, on assets under external management was negative. Other income amounted to KZT2.89 billion.Despite short-term fluctuations in return, over the past 12 months from April 2024 to March 2025, the amount of accrued investment income amounted to about KZT2.37 trillion, the yield for this period was 11.99% with inflation at 10.00%. The investment directions of ECPC as of April 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 80.02%, repo transactions - 16.39%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.10%.The investment portfolio due to ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of April 1, 2025, the return on pension assets due to ECPC over the past 12 months was 7.37%.Let us remind you that pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze the amount of investment income for a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in profitability may be observed due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates, changes in the market value of financial instruments, as well as the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, when the income on some instruments covers temporary losses on others, ensures the safety and stable profitability of pension savings in the long term. Thus, investment income in dynamics over the last 3 years shows stable growth, the return on pension assets exceeds the inflation rate. A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK, indicating issuers, and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of UAPF. Information on the portfolio structurefor pension assets formed through ECPC is also posted on the website enpf.kz. Investment Portfolio Managers The total volume of pension assets under the management of IPM is more than KZT62.78 billion.As of 01.04.2025, pension assets under the trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to KZT11.40 billion.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 21.90%, Government Securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 19.37%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 19.14%, Repo - 8.83%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 8.04%, IFOs - 6.23%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.12%, Government Securities of foreign states - 4.81%. It should be noted that 66.49% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 32.15% - in US dollars, 1.36% - in other currencies.As of April 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 14.21%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website.  As of 01.04.2025, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to approximately KZT5.30 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: "reverse repo" (up to 90 calendar days) - 18.96%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.25%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 14.46%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.66%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.13%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 9.20%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 7.79%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.94%. Investments in national currency accounted for 69.11% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 30.89%.As of April 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 15.55%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of April 1, 2025, UAPF pension assets under the trust management of BCC Invest JSC amounted to more than KZT5.94 billion.Main investment areas: bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 23.52%, bonds of the second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 23.49%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.79%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.35%, repo - 8.75%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 8.32%.Investments in national currency amounted to 77.89% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 22.11%.As of April 1, 2025, the yield on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 16.64%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is available on the UAPF website.  As of 01.04.2025, UAPF pension assets under trust management of Centras Securities JSC amounted to KZT2.19 billion.23.50% were invested in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 21.15%, bonds of quasi-public organizations - 16.63%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.65%, repo - 9.08%, US government bonds - 6.81%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.53%.Investments in national currency amounted to 76.45% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 23.55%.As of April 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributor (beneficiaries) accounts, was 13.85%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website.  As of April 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of "Halyk Finance" SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC amounted to about KZT37.95 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 24.48%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 13.51%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 10.39%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.27%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 8.48%, government securities of foreign states - 8.76%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.49%, "reverse repo" (no more than 90 calendar days) - 5.31%.62.06% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 37.94% in US dollars.As of April 1, 2025, the yield on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, amounted to 14.88%.A detailed structureof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by "Halyk Finance" SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC with the indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. We remind you that from July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer no more than 50% of pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) to trust management without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold by the investment portfolio manager (IPM), choosing such a company independently. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings can transfer them to their IPM in the amount of 100%. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)  [1] excluding money in pension contribution and benefit accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/988083?lang=kk

ANNOUNCEMENT The return on pension assets for the last 12 months exceeds inflationAs of April 1, 2025, the return on pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK), formed through mandatory, mandatory professional and voluntary contributions, for the last 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), was 11.99%, while the return on assets from employer’s mandatory pension contributions was 7.37%, with inflation at 10.00%.The investment income trend over the last 3 years shows steady growth with the return on pension assets exceeding the inflation rate.As is well known, the amount of investment income varies depending on the situation in the financial and currency markets. Several factors influence the level of investment income:Financial market conditions: prices of stocks, bonds, and other instruments can fluctuate, which affects the level of investment income. As a result of market revaluation of individual instruments during the year, the securities’ value changes are observed. Therefore, income from market revaluation can be either positive or negative in any given period. The value of securities is influenced by many external factors, such as an increase in geopolitical risks, changes in international trade, redistribution of financial flows, market conditions and changes in capital market activity, as well as macroeconomic indicators.Exchange rates: if investments are denominated in foreign currency, changes in exchange rates affect the amount of investment income. Fluctuations in investment income can be associated with increased volatility in the markets, including the foreign exchange market. As a result, either a positive or negative foreign exchange revaluation of pension assets occurs, leading to changes in investment income observed by contributors on their individual pension accounts.It is important to note that pension savings are long-term investments intended primarily to provide benefits after the end of employment. The pension assets of the fund have a long investment horizon and the main goal of investing is to achieve real returns over the long term. Therefore, to objectively assess the results of managing these assets, data for at least 1 year should be analyzed. This period allows for an evaluation of investment effectiveness in a long-term perspective. Short-term data (weekly, monthly, etc.) is not representative, as it depends on constant short-term changes in market conditions. Diversification of the investment portfolio, where income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the preservation and stable return of pension savings in the long term.Thus, in the medium and long term, a positive real return on pension savings, which exceeds accumulated inflation is ensured. Since the foundation of the fully funded pension system in 1998, as of April 1, 2025, on an accrual basis the accumulated return amounted to 958.64% with inflation for the whole period of 863.96%.The net investment income accumulated since 2014 (after the consolidation of pension assets in the UAPF) as of April 1, 2025, amounted to 11.38 trillion tenge. Taking into account the payments made, the share of accumulated net investment income in the total amount of pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of April 1, 2025, is 39.6%, which demonstrates the significant role of investment activities in the structure of savings of citizens.It should be reminded that in Kazakhstan there is a unique guarantee of safety of mandatory pension contributions taking into account the inflation rate. In cases of decrease in profitability in a particular period, which affected the accumulated profitability of the contributor at the onset of the right to payments, there is a guaranteed compensation for the difference by the state.The whole system of investment management and accounting of pension assets is transparent: each contributor has the opportunity to see his investment income in his personal cabinet on the website www.enpf.kz or in the mobile application.Information on investment management of the pension assets of the UAPF and its financial instruments in which the pension assets of the UAPF are placed is published on the official website of the UAPF (www.enpf.kz) in the section “Statistics and analytics/Investment management of pension assets”. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts mandatory pension contributions, employer’s mandatory pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-makanshy/press/news/details/1013992?lang=kk

Adviser to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Marzhikpayev visited the North Kazakhstan region on a working visit, where he got acquainted with the activities of the key industrial and infrastructure facilities of the region."Petropavlovsk Electrotechnical Plant" began its work 4 years ago, during which time it produced 10 thousand transformers. This year the plan is 8 thousand. Now the enterprise provides 200 people with decent wages. The plans include the development of dry transformers. Plans to develop the production of dry transformers.The new oil extraction plant "Maslodel" LLP is gaining momentum, which processes 400 thousand tons of oilseeds per year. Investments in the project amounted to 34 billion tenge, 220 new jobs were created. The enterprise provides the Kazakhstan market with sunflower oil, reducing dependence on imports. The ZIKSTO plant is introducing robotic technologies for the assembly of up to 3 thousand passenger cars and platforms. For this purpose, a new production building is being built. It is also planned to develop the production of gondola cars, tank cars for oil products and car carriers.The Eurasian Milk dairy plant is expanding its range of products, including cheeses, butter and fermented milk products. A new line for the production of condensed milk is being installed. Thanks to the development of the enterprise, more than 200 jobs have been created.In the complex of water treatment facilities of Kyzylzhar Su LLP, Yermek Marzhikpayev was told about the implementation of projects in the field of water supply. The first lift pumping station is being reconstructed. New European-made pumping units capable of operating under water have been installed. For the first time, gabion structures were used to strengthen the dam around the station, which withstood the flood. An underground cable was also laid for a stable power supply. These measures will ensure an uninterrupted water supply to the regional center.During the visit, issues of implementing infrastructure projects, increasing the investment attractiveness of the region, introducing advanced technologies and further developing the industrial potential of the region were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/988047?lang=kk

In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 23, 2008 No. 523 "On the competition on social responsibility of business "Paryz" (hereinafter referred to as the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan), the start of the competition on social responsibility of business in 2023 is announced.The competition is held in two stages: at the regional and national levels. Private business entities can participate in it.The titles of laureates of the competition are awarded in two categories:1) small and medium-sized business entity;2) large business entity;and in four nominations:1) "Best socially responsible enterprise".This nomination examines the activities of candidates implementing social programs aimed at supporting their own personnel, social adaptation of people with disabilities and improving the well-being of society as a whole (organization of wages and social benefits, systems of professional training and retraining of personnel, employment of the largest number of people with disabilities, etc.);2) "Best enterprise in the field of labor protection".This nomination examines the activities of candidates creating working conditions that allow maintaining the health of workers in the process of work;3) "Best collective agreement".This nomination examines collective agreements that significantly improve and strengthen the labor and social rights of workers stipulated by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.4) "For contribution to the environment".This nomination examines the activities of candidates who have significantly distinguished themselves in the implementation of environmental (ecological) programs aimed at improving the state of the environment.The competition establishes a special award "Best social project of the year".This special award is for social projects implemented by businesses that promote employment and/or improve the living conditions of socially vulnerable and low-income groups.The Grand Prix is ​​the highest award of the competition and is awarded to the applicant who has achieved the highest results in work and implementation of the principles of corporate social and environmental responsibility.To participate in the competition, applicants submit materials in two copies, which include:1) a completed application;2) an applicant's report, which is a self-assessment of the level of activity and specific results on corporate social responsibility. The applicant's report must include: the history of a legal entity or individual; organizational structure; other additional information;3) an appendix to the report (a copy of the collective agreement and other documents);4) a questionnaire.District and city departments of employment and social programs are accepting applications for participation in the competition.Applicants shall prepare and submit materials on paper and electronic media to local executive bodies, in accordance with the Competition Rules approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Applicants who:1) have been operating for at least three years;2) are not in the process of liquidation, have not been declared bankrupt;3) have no outstanding violations of labor legislation, including overdue wages and other payments to employees;4) have no collective labor disputes with employees;5) have no more than 50 percent of shares or state participation in authorized capital;6) carry out social and charitable activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, which should not be aimed at supporting political, trade union or religious organizations;7) have provided reliable information in their application for participation in the competition and have submitted all necessary documents in full.Business entities can contact the employment agencies of the districts and the city of Petropavlovsk to participate, demonstrating their positive experience in social and labor relations.Applicants can provide all necessary materials to the department of employment and social programs coordination or district and city departments of employment and social programs.The deadline for submitting applications for participation in the competition ends on July 1, 2025. Department of Coordination of Employment and Social Programs of the Akimat of the North Kazakhstan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/988033?lang=kk

        Yesterday, our city hosted a celebration dedicated to the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan — a holiday symbolizing peace, harmony and friendship between representatives of various ethnic groups living in our country.The central event of the day was the exhibition exposition "One World — Different Cultures", in which enterprises and institutions of the city took part.The ceremonial part of the event, held under the motto "Yntymagy zharaskan Kazakhstan!", began with a welcoming speech by the city akim B.T. Abdraliyev, who congratulated the townspeople on the holiday, wishing everyone unity, peace and goodness. Erlan Batyrbekov, Director General of the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan, also made a congratulatory speech, emphasizing the importance of maintaining interethnic harmony and friendship in society.The festive program continued with concert performances by creative groups of the city. Musical and dance numbers reflecting the cultural diversity of Kazakhstan were performed on stage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/988011?lang=kk

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the National Guard held a solemn event in Astana that combined artistic expression with military precision. A formation of 80 servicemen lined up to form a massive number “80,” symbolizing the years that have passed since Victory Day.The National Guard’s Honor Guard Company showcased their flawless drill skills in a dramatic performance: they first formed a star — the symbol of bravery and heroism — and then smoothly transitioned into the number “80.”The unique display was accompanied by a live performance of the song Victory Day by the National Guard’s orchestra and male choir, adding a special sense of solemnity and emotional depth. The celebratory composition filled the parade ground with the spirit of patriotism and pride in the nation’s history.– We pay tribute to the heroism of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers. Their bravery will forever live in the hearts of all Kazakhstanis. For us, National Guard servicemen, serving the Motherland is not just a duty but a continuation of the great legacy of those who defended it, – noted the participants.The vibrant patriotic action became a powerful symbol of remembrance, generational unity, the continuity of patriotic values, and loyalty to military duty.The National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to honor the memory of heroes and raise the younger generation on the examples of courage and selflessness. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/987960?lang=kk

As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the East Kazakhstan Museum-Reserve held art and historical excursions «Great Victory. Heroes. Memory. Heritage» using the virtual tour «Memory» of the Russian Museum, dedicated to the heroes of Kazakhstan in the Great Patriotic War. During the excursion, students of comprehensive schools of the city learned about people who made a heroic contribution to the Victory: A. Moldagulova, B. Momyshuly, L. Beda, T. Begeldinov, M. Gabdullin, T. Tokhtarov, K. Kaisenov and others. The excursion was accompanied by photo and film newsreels of the war years. An exhibition of exhibits from the war years from the museum-reserve's collection was also presented.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/987962?lang=kk

Today, at the stadium organized by the Children's and Youth Sports School of the Samara District, a district open football tournament among boys born in 2012-2013, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, was held.The head of the sports department, Askar Toleubaevich, spoke at the ceremonial opening of the competition, wishing the young athletes good luck. The head of the education department, Ruslana Kuatovna and Erbol Lazarovich, also addressed the participants with warm words and good wishes, inspiring the children to play honestly and persistently.This tournament was not just a sports competition, but also a manifestation of deep respect for the heroes who gave their lives for their homeland. The young athletes gave it their all on the field, demonstrating team spirit and skill in the fight for victory.Following the intense struggle, the best teams were awarded letters of gratitude and valuable gifts. The tournament not only instilled patriotism in the participants, but also increased their interest in sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/987944?lang=kk

⚜️1 мамыр күні Қарақия ауданы, Құрық ауылындағы  орталық Ынтымақ алаңында Қазақстан халқының бірлігі күніне арналған «Бірлігі жарасқан берекелі ел» атты мерекелік шара жоғары деңгейде ұйымдастырылып, кең көлемде тойланды.⚜️Мерекелік іс-шараға аудан әкімі Сымбат Қуанышұлы бастаған мекеме басшылары, білім беру ұйымдарының қызметкерлері мен оқушылары, сондай-ақ, тұрғындар мен қонақтар қатысты.⚜️Іс-шара барысында аудан мектептері мен бөбекжайларынан әр ұлттың мәдениетін, ұлттық тағамдары мен салт-дәстүрлерін таныстыратын көрмелер ұйымдастырылып, түрлі этностардың өнері паш етілді. Қазақ, орыс, татар, беларус, өзбек, украин, қырғыз, тәжік, корей, грузин ұлттарының өнері мен мәдениеті көрермен назарына ұсынылды.⚜️Аудан әкімі Сымбат Қуанышұлы салтанатты шараны ашып, жиналған қауымды еліміздегі бірлік пен ынтымақтың символына айналған айтулы мерекемен құттықтады.⚜️Мерекелік кеш аудан өнерпаздарының концертімен жалғасты. Әндер шырқалып, билер биленіп, ұлттық әуендер мен заманауи қойылымдар көрермендердің ерекше ықыласына бөленді.⚜️Қазақстан халқының бірлігі – ел тұрақтылығының негізі. Бұл шара – аудан жұртшылығының ынтымағы мен татулығын тағы бір мәрте айқындап берді.Қарақия ауданы әкімдігінің баспасөз қызметіSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-karakiya/press/news/details/987913?lang=kk

      Today, an offline meeting was held in Turkestan to discuss the issues of mobile and home Internet of settlements in the region, the installation of video surveillance cameras and the provision of public services.      The event was chaired by the head of the Department of digitalization, public services and archives Marat Faritovich. The meeting was attended by employees of akimats of 17 districts and cities responsible for digitalization.      Head of the Department "control of Telecommunications and public services" Shakarim Yerkebek discussed the current state and ways of development of the mobile internet in the region and the internet coverage of residential buildings. They also discussed issues related to the installation of video surveillance cameras.      In addition, the Chief Specialist of the Department "telecommunications and control of public services" Akerke Baidullayeva reported on public monitoring. According to the results of 12 months of 2024, 26,032,264 services were provided, of which 96.8% were provided in electronic form, 3% were provided on an alternative basis, and 0.9% were provided in paper form.      After explanatory work was carried out for employees of akimats of districts and cities,mobile operators “TransTeleCom”, “Freedom Telecom”, “Jusan Mobile”, “Kcell”, “Tele2”, “Activ”, “Beeline” were invited to the event. They explained to visitors how radio planning works are carried out and how to supply the internet to settlements that do not have technical capabilities, and discussed the work on internet coverage of residential buildings.      During the event, the audience asked questions to telecom operators and exchanged viewsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-sandyk-mem-kysmet/press/news/details/987866?lang=kk

The Sensitive Theater of Deaf Dancers from North Kazakhstan returns triumphantly from the international competition and festival in China! For the first time in history, the team won three Grand Prix at once, becoming the best in three nominations."This is a huge achievement that inspires and fills with pride! I wish the director Olga Rostovshchikova and the team new victories, bright achievements and inexhaustible inspiration!" the head of the region Gauez Nurmukhambetov wrote on social networks.More than 700 participants from China, the Czech Republic, Mongolia, Bulgaria and Russia took part in the competition. We are especially proud that Sensitive was the only representative of Kazakhstan and worthily represented our country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/987868?lang=kk

As part of the events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, N. Serikbayeva, archivist of the Rudn City State Archive, visited Ilyas Yekibaev, a participant in the Great Patriotic War. She congratulated him on the upcoming Victory Day and recorded his memories of the war to replenish the Collection of sound documents of the Rudn City State Archive.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/987849?lang=kk

The head of the region Gauez Nurmukhambetov held an operational meeting in the village of Teplichnoye on the flood situation in the region and heard reports from the leaders. Our region continues to fight the natural disaster. The task of preserving the dam in the village of Teplichnoye has been completed.The main task is to preserve the lives and health of our citizens. Employees of the regional Department of Emergency Situations, the Academy of the National Guard, military unit 6637, the Academy of Civil Defense, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations from other regions, civil servants, representatives of all districts of the region, volunteers and local residents were involved in the fortification work around the clock. Divers were involved.Active assistance was provided by employees of enterprises and organizations. Police officers ensured order. Meals were organized for the participants in the work, an ambulance was on duty.In total, over 1.5 thousand people and all the necessary equipment were involved. The regional akim expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone for their invaluable contribution to protecting the settlement from the water threat."The work will continue in an enhanced mode until the water recedes. We need to continue to act in a coordinated and responsible manner to ensure the safety of each resident and preserve the infrastructure," the head of the region noted.Today, the entire country celebrates the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan. The head of state invariably emphasizes its special importance for strengthening interethnic harmony and national unity."Despite the holiday, many of our fellow citizens will continue to work - protecting settlements and strengthening dams. Thanks to the unity, courage and dedication of our fellow countrymen, we overcome difficulties and achieve common goals. I sincerely congratulate everyone on Unity Day! I wish you inexhaustible energy, well-being and health!" the akim of the North Kazakhstan region emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/987862?lang=kk

Luxembourg City, April 28, 2025 — Ambassador of Kazakhstan Margulan Baimukhan paid a working visit to Luxembourg, during which he held separate meetings with Minister for Digitalization, Minister for Higher Education and Research Stéphanie Obertin, Chairman of the Foreign and European Affairs Committee of the Grand Duchy’s Parliament Gusty Graas, and Director General of EIB Global of the European Investment Bank Andrew McDowell.During the conversation with Stéphanie Obertin, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of digitalization, including the exchange of experience in the implementation and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies. The Luxembourg minister highly praised Kazakhstan’s achievements in digitalizing public services.During the meeting with Gusty Graas, the focus was on the development of political and economic dialogue between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg, including active cooperation in the interparliamentary track (including within PACE and the European Parliament), as well as issues of regional and global security. Mr. Graas welcomed the expansion of mutually beneficial interregional partnership between the European Union and Central Asian countries. Ambassador Baimukhan informed his interlocutor about the socio-political reforms in Kazakhstan being implemented at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.At the meeting with Andrew McDowell, promising infrastructure projects planned for implementation in Kazakhstan with the support of the European Investment Bank were discussed. European partners expressed interest in co-financing joint projects in the areas of transport, energy efficiency, and development of critical raw materials.Founded in 1958, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is the EU’s financial institution providing loans for infrastructure, innovation, and climate-related projects. With a subscribed capital of about €248 billion, in 2023 the EIB issued loans exceeding €88 billion.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/985526?lang=kk

Skopje, April 24, 2025 – Kazakhstan Ambassador Satybaldy Burshakov met with the Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Ambassador Sasho Markovski.During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed Markovski about the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Macedonian cooperation, and also put forward initiative proposals.Special attention was paid to the cooperation between the two countries in the trade and economic sphere. An exchange of views took place on increasing the volume of mutual trade and the implementation of joint projects.Ambassador Burshakov spoke about the investment potential of our country, noting that Kazakhstan remains one of the leading investment destinations in Central Asia due to its political stability, open economic course and active integration into the global trading system. Ambassador stressed that Kazakhstan consistently implements reforms to increase the transparency of the business environment and strengthen the rule of law, which creates a solid foundation for long-term cooperation with foreign partners.Diplomats agreed to assist in promoting the bilateral agenda, including organization of official visits and establishment of contacts between business communities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/985540?lang=kk

Skopje, April 25, 2025 – Kazakh Ambassador Satybaldy Burshakov met with the leadership and experts of the «Finance Think» Economic Research and Policy Institute and the European Policy Institute in Skopje.During the conversation, the parties discussed political and economic reforms being carried out in our country, the investment potential of Kazakhstan, priority areas for the development of the economies of the two countries, as well as the possibility of implementing joint projects and research initiatives.Ambassador stressed Kazakhstan's desire to strengthen partnership in the field of economy, innovation and sustainable development, expressing interest in expanding dialogue with the academic and business community of North Macedonia.A separate topic of discussion was Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening constructive interethnic and interreligious dialogue. Ambassador spoke about the activities of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the annual Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, whose main task is to develop dialogue between different faiths of the world.The Institutes’ leadership highly appreciated the process of comprehensive modernization and democratization of Kazakhstan and expressed support for the course of reforms being carried out in our country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/985542?lang=kk

Ankara, April 28, 2025 – The Kurultay of Kazakh Youth in Türkiye was held in Ankara, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan along with the Consulates General in Antalya, Istanbul, and Izmir, with the support of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY), the Youth Council of the Turkic World, and Ankara University.The event brought together students from Eskişehir, Sakarya, Bolu, Karabük, Antalya, Niğde, Isparta, and other cities.The main goal of the Kurultay was to unite Kazakh students studying in Türkiye, strengthen friendship, and promote national identity and culture. The students reviewed the academic year, exchanged views on Kazakhstan’s current situation and future, and shared their upcoming plans. Representatives of the diaspora from various regions of Türkiye offered their advice to the youth.To strengthen international ties and friendship, student associations from other Turkic countries were also invited, giving the event an international dimension.The Kurultay continued with a festive concert open to the public, featuring traditional dances and songs. Due to the 180th anniversary of Abai and the 100th anniversary of Aliya Moldagulova their names were honored. Traditional musical compositions (küy) by composer Nurgisa Tlendiyev were performed in honor of his 100th anniversary.Following the concert, a national food fair and traditional Kazakh games were organized. Guests sampled traditional dishes such as baursak, kurt, and cheese, and took photos wearing national costumes. Specially invited artists from Kazakhstan entertained the audience, rekindling feelings of homesickness and national pride. Thus, the audience experienced various aspects of Kazakh culture.In total, the convention gathered more than 2,000 participants and was held at a high level. It fostered patriotism and strengthened the participants’ love for their homeland. At the end of the event, letters of appreciation were awarded to active youth members and supporters.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ankara/press/news/details/985548?lang=kk