Isaac Balykbai was born on November 5, 1924 in the village of Zhalagash, Kegeni district, Almaty region.In 1943, he became a soldier in the 115th Infantry Division. The veteran's military service was transferred to the 61st Army. Isaac Balykbai took part in battles in the territories of Belarus, Latvia, Romania and Hungary, as well as in the liberation of Poland. One of the most vivid memories of the veteran was the event that celebrated Victory Day in the Austrian mountains. This day remained in his memory forever. After the war, the unit in which Isaac Balykbai served was transferred to the Far East. He returned to Kazakhstan only in 1947. For his courage and bravery in battle, he was awarded the Order of Glory, III degree, medals "For Victory over Germany" and "For Military Merit." After studying at the police school in Tashkent, Isaac Balykbai served in the internal affairs bodies of his native land, made a significant contribution to strengthening law and order and military-patriotic education of young people. Isaac Balykbai at the age of 101 on April 8, 2025Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/980482?lang=kk

Samarkand, Uzbekistan – 4 April 2025At the outset of his address at the Central Asia–European Union Summit, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his gratitude to the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, for the warm hospitality and excellent organisation of the event. He also extended his appreciation to President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and the Heads of State of Central Asia for their ongoing commitment to strengthening comprehensive cooperation.The President of Kazakhstan emphasised that, amid rapid geopolitical shifts and global challenges, the expansion of interregional partnerships has become increasingly relevant and strategically vital.President Tokayev presented his vision for a long-term agenda aimed at deepening cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union.He underscored the importance of enhancing trade and economic relations, noting that Kazakhstan is prepared to increase exports to the EU across 175 commodity items worth over $2 billion. To support the financing of such projects, he encouraged European businesses to make greater use of the Astana International Financial Centre.Energy cooperation featured prominently in the President’s remarks.“Kazakhstan remains a reliable supplier of hydrocarbons to Europe, currently accounting for around 13% of the European Union’s total oil imports—most of which is transported via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).We greatly value the EU’s support in ensuring the stable and long-term operation of this consortium, while simultaneously advancing alternative transport routes for raw materials.Kazakhstan is actively developing projects in renewable energy and sustainable fuels, increasing capacity in wind and solar power, and collaborating with long-standing partners—such as Total, Eni, Svevind, and other European companies—on the production of green hydrogen. In partnership with Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, we have also launched a large-scale initiative to construct a green energy transmission corridor across the Caspian Sea, with the goal of supplying clean energy to European markets,” the President stated.He also identified cooperation on rare earth materials as a strategically significant area. Kazakhstan currently produces 19 of the 34 raw materials considered critical for the EU economy, including uranium, titanium, copper, lithium, cobalt, and tungsten. The country, in collaboration with the EBRD, is engaged in projects focused on geological exploration and the adoption of advanced, sustainable mining practices.In this context, President Tokayev proposed establishing a Regional Centre for Rare Earth Metals Research in Astana. This centre would serve as a key resource for enterprises and investors, providing up-to-date information on deposits, technologies, and development strategies.The President further argued that, with appropriate infrastructure and coordinated regional action, Central Asia could become a flourishing transit hub facilitating efficient supply chains between East and West. Last year, container traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route rose by 62%, reaching 4.5 million tonnes. The target is to increase this volume to 10 million tonnes by 2027. In this regard, President Tokayev expressed support for the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to enhance sustainable transport connectivity in the region.Kazakhstan is also advancing major decarbonisation initiatives. The President noted that the country plays a crucial role in global clean energy supply, providing approximately 40% of the world’s nuclear fuel. He highlighted the establishment of a Regional Project Office on Climate Change and Green Energy in Kazakhstan last year.Turning to digital technology and artificial intelligence, President Tokayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s substantial investments in these fields.“Earlier this year, we established the International Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence under the President. Kazakhstan is implementing a programme to train 100,000 IT specialists and is building a high-tech innovation centre in Astana, Alem.AI, to promote innovation, start-ups, and research.We have also launched a dedicated Venture Fund to accelerate AI development. Through the Team Europe initiative, the EU has supported regional collaboration in digital technology. Kazakhstan is open to deeper cooperation and knowledge exchange. In this regard, I propose establishing a Central Asia–EU Innovation Campus based at the Astana Hub,” he said.The President noted that the EU has long been a key partner for Kazakhstan in science and education.“Our countries work closely through Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and other joint initiatives. The opening of more than 30 branches of foreign universities in Kazakhstan has enhanced access to world-class academic knowledge.We are eager to expand grant and scholarship programmes—many of which are already being implemented in partnership with EU member states. We propose further development of Erasmus+ for Central Asia, with a focus on training specialists in high-priority areas such as artificial intelligence, water resource management, biotechnology, and more,” the President added.In his concluding remarks, President Tokayev emphasised the importance of international peace and security as a cornerstone of sustainable development. He reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to a balanced foreign policy and its readiness to deepen cooperation with all interested states and international organisations, including the European Union.Acknowledging increasing global instability, he stressed the need for restraint and responsible action in assessing the complex events shaping the world today. Marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, he called on all countries to uphold the UN Charter and the universally recognised principles of international law, while also expressing support for the efforts of Secretary-General António Guterres.President Tokayev reiterated Kazakhstan’s consistent stance in favour of peaceful conflict resolution:“Kazakhstan has always advocated for diplomacy and dialogue. We therefore welcome the commencement of negotiations regarding Ukraine and remain hopeful for a positive outcome, despite the evident complexity of the situation,” he said.He concluded by thanking all participants and European partners for supporting Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish a UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. He noted that this centre would play an important role in promoting the global 2030 Agenda and addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges across the region.The summit also featured addresses from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, President António Costa of the European Council, President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, and President Odile Renaud-Basso of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/980483?lang=kk

From April 15 to April 16 of this year, the heads of the administration of the Tyupsky district of the Kyrgyz Republic arrived in the Kegensky district on a special business trip. In addition, in the Zhalagash aul district, he also visited Atbasyn, where he got acquainted with the agricultural sector of the region and exchanged experiences.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/980514?lang=kk

First, it is necessary to determine whether the activity will be performed with registering IE or without registering IE.Based on Article 35 of the Entrepreneurial Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, individuals meeting one of the following conditions are subject to mandatory state registration as individual entrepreneurs:1) use work of hired workers on a permanent basis;2) have an annual income from private entrepreneurship, calculated in accordance with the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in an amount exceeding 12 times the minimum wage established by the law on the republican budget and effective on January 1 of the corresponding fiscal year.When working without registering IE:- should not have salaried employees.;- income is reflected in the declaration "On income and property" in the form 270.00 with a deadline to submit it until September 15 of the year following the reporting year, and to pay taxes until September 25.;- the tax rate is 10% of the income amount.When registering an IE, it is possible to apply any of the 3 special tax regimes for small businesses (STR for SB), according to the conditions of application provided for in Article 683 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Table on the STR for persons renting out apartments in 2025 Without IESimplified declarationPatentЕ- Salyk BusinessIncome up to-94,5 million tenge13,8 million tenge13,8 million tengeWorkersnountil 30noNoTax rate10%3%1%1%Social paymentsnoyes yes yes Tax paymentOnce a yearTwice a yearBefore patent registeringmonthlyCRM when paying cashIs  not required  Is required  Is required  Is  not required  Tax reporting formform 270.00form 910.00form 911.00Is  not required  In all regimes, it is necessary to pay social payments, the minimum amounts of which are:- mandatory pension contributions (MPC) – 10% of 1 MW;- mandatory pension contributions of the employer (MPCE) – 2.5% of 1 MW;- Social contributions (SC) – 5% of 1 MW;- Contributions for health insurance (CMSHI) – 5% of 1,4 MW.In total 20825 tengeMinimum wage (MW) in 2025 is 85000 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/980518?lang=kk

In 2025, the city plans to implement a large-scale program for the repair and modernization of residential buildings. According to the approved plan, the renovation will affect 41 apartment buildings, which will be an important step in improving the quality of the urban environment and improving living conditions for thousands of citizens.Out of the total: 9 houses will undergo major repairs, facade and landscaping work will be carried out in 32 houses.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/980521?lang=kk

Székesfehérvár – April 17, 2025 - In accordance with the commemorative program established to honor the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in 2025 “The Great Victory: A bow to heroism, an example for posterity”, family members and representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary paid tribute to the memory of Seitali Birimkulov, a native of the Taldykorgan region and a private of the Red Army, at the Central Cemetery of Soviet soldiers in the city of Székesfehérvár.Birimkulov was born in 1906 and enlisted in the army in 1942. He hailed from the village of Baschi in the Oktyabrsky district of Taldykorgan region.According to his close relative Berik Abilov, "Despite the fact that our grandfather was considered missing, we did not stop searching. With the assistance of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary, we managed to find the place where he was buried. We brought the earth from his native village and read prayers. It is our sacred duty to visit the grave and honor his memory. Birimkulov died on March 21, 1945, only a month and a half before the Victory. All descendants of our heroic warriors from Kazakhstan should pay tribute to their immortal spirit and forever honor their memory".It should be noted that as a result of the long, bloody fighting on the territory of Hungary, the Soviet army suffered significant losses. The liberation of Hungary took 195 days and nights, and more than 140,000 Soviet soldiers died.According to the updated data, there are 826 Soviet war graves, 10 monuments, 3 memorials and 3 commemorative plaques on the territory of Hungary - a total of 842 objects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/980523?lang=kk

On the International Day for the Protection of Monuments and Historical Sites on April 18, the Ridder Museum of Local Lore hosted a traditional Presentation Festival, this year it is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.Pupils of 11 schools in the city and students of Ridder College told about Kazakhstani and foreign monuments reflecting the crimes of Nazism and the immortal feat of Soviet soldiers-liberators in the Great Patriotic War. The story of monuments and memorials, such as the 28 Panfilov heroes, Mamayev Kurgan, Khatyn, Buchenwald, and others, left no one indifferent. Before defending the presentation at the museum, the students delivered it at their educational institution during class hours and history lessons. So the coverage of the event as a whole amounted to almost 5 thousand schoolchildren and students.It was not easy for the competent jury to determine the best, they decided to award all participants with diplomas of 1, 2, 3 and 4 degrees.1st degree diplomas received:The team of Secondary School No. 2 - presentation of the monument "Shoes on the Danube embankment" Hungary, BudapestThe team of Lyceum School No. 1 – presentation "Memorial complex "Mamaev Kurgan", Russian Federation, VolgogradDiplomas of the 2nd degree:The team of Secondary School No. 10 – presentation "Monument to the victims of Buchenwald", Germany, WeimarThe team of Secondary School No. 5 – presentation "Eternal Flame and Grave of the Unknown Soldier", Russian Federation, MoscowRidder College team – presentation "Monument to soldiers of the Soviet Army who fell in battles with fascism" Germany, Berlin, Treptow ParkDiplomas of 3 degreesThe team of Secondary school No. 12 – presentation "Monument to the Soviet soldier "Alyosha", Bulgaria, PlovdivThe team of Secondary School No. 16 – presentation of the "Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial" PolandSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-cultura-arhiv/press/news/details/980254?lang=kk

💠Tax audit is a control measure taken by officials of the state revenue authorities (SRA) to assess compliance with the tax and other legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan by business entitiesEntrepreneurs have the right to appeal the results of tax audits to an authorized body or to a court according to the provisions of the Tax Code and the Administrative Procedural Code (APC).💠Judicial practice: An analysis of court decisions over the past 4 years shows that the largest number of lawsuits are related to appeals against the procedural actions of the SRA when appointing tax audit in accordance with the provisions of the APC. In particular, taxpayers equate notices, letters, and hearing protocols to administrative acts.From July 1, 2021 to the present, administrative courts supported 30% of the claims of business entities in the amount of 2.7 billion tenge out of 107 reviewed cases for a total of 39 billion tenge..💠Meanwhile, the courts support actions of the SRA aimed at warning taxpayers (within the Articles 70-73 of the APC) by issuing court decisions in favor of the SRA and recognizing the above actions as interim acts not involving the occurrence of tax obligations.In this regard, it is important that entrepreneurs provide a full package of primary documents confirming the fact of business operations in a timely manner, in accordance with Article 155 of the Tax Code.For more details.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/979408?lang=ru#ҚРҚММКК #КГДМФРК #САЛЫҚТАР #НАЛОГИ #кеден #таможняSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1014101?lang=kk

On April 7, a citizens' meeting on cattle grazing and landscaping was held in the village of Novo-Khairuzovka.Prices for cattle have been determined, issues of the need for chipping cattle, and issues of landscaping have been discussed.The akim of the district, R.Nurmoldin, announced the need to clean the territory, as well as the places of garbage disposal to landfills.The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the district, N.Mukanov, warned residents about fines for landscaping, as well as the need to keep livestock at home until they are assigned to herds.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay-novohairuzovka/press/news/details/980288?lang=kk

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“In the Bastaushinsky rural district, work is being carried out within the framework of the ‘Clean Kazakhstan’ campaign.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1240839?lang=ru

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The Asian Sambo Championship for Masters was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, bringing together the continent’s top athletes — including representatives of the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In the weight category up to 64 kg, Private Yerzhan Konurov from military unit 6505 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan delivered a brilliant performance. He claimed the gold medal, raising the flag of Kazakhstan to the top of the podium.“I am grateful to the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov, Head of the Physical Training and Sports Department of the Main Command, Colonel Satzhan Abishev, and everyone who supported me. This victory is the result of teamwork, trust, and the support of our command,” said Yerzhan Konurov following the award ceremony.It is worth noting that Yerzhan was introduced to professional sports by his father, Kaiyrzhan Konuruly, a Master of Sports of the USSR in classical wrestling. Following in his father’s footsteps, Yerzhan has dedicated more than 20 years to sambo and has achieved remarkable results. He became the Champion of Kazakhstan in 2022 among Masters of Sports, took third place in 2023, and in 2024 reclaimed the national title. His international achievements include silver at the 2023 Asian Championship and bronze in 2024. In addition to sambo, he has also excelled in judo, winning silver in 2022 and becoming Kazakhstan’s judo champion in 2023.Today, his trophy collection has grown with another prestigious international award.We congratulate our champion and wish him continued success both in sports and in service! 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/980350?lang=kk

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The Department of State Revenue for Kostanay informs that, according to Article 683 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan), for the purposes of the Tax Code, small business entities (SMBs) are recognized as individual entrepreneurs (sole proprietors) and resident legal entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan applying a special tax regime (SNR) for small businesses. Taxpayers who meet the following conditions are entitled to apply the SNR for SMB: - the average number of employees for the tax period does not exceed for a special tax regime: -on the basis of a patent or using a special mobile application, employees are not eligible, only personally, income for the tax period should not exceed 3,528 MCI; - based on a simplified declaration – 30 people, income for the tax period should not exceed 24,038 MCI. When an individual entrepreneur receives income through non-cash payments with the mandatory use of a three-component integrated system (TIS), income within 70,048 MCI is not included. - using a fixed deduction – 50 people, income for the tax period should not exceed 144,184 MCI. Those entrepreneurs who do not carry out the following types of activities can also apply the SRN UD: production of excisable goods; storage and wholesale of excisable goods; sale of certain types of petroleum products – gasoline, diesel fuel and fuel oil;   conducting lotteries; subsurface use (with the exception of subsurface use activities carried out on the basis of a mining license); collection (harvesting), storage, processing and sale of scrap and waste of non-ferrous and ferrous metals; consulting and (or) marketing services; accounting or auditing activities; financial, insurance and intermediary activities of an insurance broker and insurance agent; activities in the field of law, justice and justice; rental and operation of a trading market;      digital mining activities under a license to carry out subspecies digital mining activities; subletting of retail facilities related to commercial markets, stationary retail facilities of categories 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the regulation of trading activities, as well as retail outlets, retail facilities and catering facilities located on their territory; activities of two or more taxpayers in the provision of hotel services on the territory of one hotels or detached non-residential buildings where such services are provided;     financial leasing activities. Individual entrepreneurs and legal entities providing services on the basis of agency agreements are not entitled to apply a special tax regime based on a patent, a simplified declaration, or using a special mobile application. For the purposes of this paragraph, agency agreements (agreements) are understood to be contracts (agreements) of a civil nature concluded in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, under which one party (agent) undertakes for remuneration to perform certain actions on behalf of the other party on its own behalf, but at the expense of the other party or on behalf and at the expense of the other side. Does not have the right to apply a special tax regime for small businesses: -legal entities with structural divisions;  -structural divisions of legal entities;  -taxpayers who have other separate structural divisions and (or) objects of taxation in different localities. For the purposes of taxation of persons applying special tax regimes, another separate structural subdivision of a taxpayer is recognized as a geographically separate subdivision, at the location of which stationary workplaces are equipped, performing part of its functions. A workplace is considered stationary if it has been created for a period of more than one month. The provision of this subparagraph does not apply to taxpayers engaged exclusively in the leasing of property.; - legal entities in which the share of participation of other legal entities is more than 25 percent; - legal entities in which the founder or participant is simultaneously the founder or participant of another legal entity applying a special tax regime or taxation features;  - non-profit organizations; taxpayers of gambling business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/980354?lang=kk

On April 21 of this year, an extraordinary session of the Mendykara district maslikhat was held in ZOOM mode under the chairmanship of K.R. Rakhmetkaliyev.Deputies of the Mendykara district, heads of government agencies, and the media participated.Two issues were considered at the session. On the first main issue of the agenda «On amendments to Maslikhat decision No. 89 dated December 28, 2023 «On approval of the Rules for providing social assistance, setting its size and determining the list of certain categories of needy citizens»», the head of the Department of Employment and Social programs of the Mendykarinsky district, V.N. made a speech. Grebenyuk explained that this year, in connection with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, as well as on the basis of instructions from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan and a letter from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, it was decided to increase the amount of lump-sum payments for commemorative and public holidays. In this regard, it is necessary to make changes to this draft decision.On the second issue, «On approval of the composition of the land commission and its regulations», the head of the Land Relations Department of the Mendykarinsky district, A.U. Kushanov, spoke. He informed the deputies that, on the basis of subparagraph 1-2), Article 17 of the Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan defines the competence of the MIO of the district in terms of forming the composition of the land commission, developing regulations on it and sending them for approval to local representative body.Article 43 of the Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan defines the principles and criteria for forming the composition of the commission, which is approved annually after the next twelve calendar months with the change of the entire composition, with the exception of the chairman of the commission and representatives of the authorized body (Department of Land Relations), structural divisions of the akimat of the district in the field of agriculture, architecture and urban planning.In this regard, your attention is invited to the personal composition of the land commission.At the end of the session, the submitted projects were supported by the deputies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/980356?lang=kk

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On April 21, 2025, at a regular meeting of the Council of Veterans, employees of the State Institution «Department of Employment and Social Programs of the city of Sarani» conducted explanatory work on the provision of public services. The issues of providing lump-sum payments, the appointment of housing assistance, and the provision of special social services were considered.     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от Саран қаласының жұмыспен қамту бөлімі (@zhumyspen_qamty_bolimi_saran) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/980371?lang=kk

The tax calendar for April 2025.April 1st:Payments:- Tax on the transport of individuals.April 1-0:Payments:- Calculation of personal income tax/CPI, land tax, property tax and vehicle tax on annual declarations;- Taxes under a special tax regime with a fixed deduction (except those exempt for 3 years);- Excess profit taxApril 1️⃣5️⃣:Tax reporting:- TNF 400.00 - Declaration of excise tax + TNF 421.00 Calculation of excise tax for a structural unit;2️⃣1️⃣April:Tax reporting:- TNF 328.00 - Application for import of goods and payment of indirect tax;- TNF 101.02 - Calculation of advance payments according to the CPN for 2-4 sq. m. payable for the period after the declaration is submitted;April 2️⃣5️⃣:Payments:- Personal income tax at the source of payment, social tax, social payments, mandatory pension contributions;- Advance payments on the CPN;- Payment for the placement of outdoor (visual) advertising;- CPN at the source of payment;- Personal income tax and social payments under a special tax regime using a mobile application;- Uniform payroll tax.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/980093?lang=kk