Administrative Cases Initiated Against Two Probationers in Mangystau for Avoiding Community ServiceThe Probation Service of the Mangystau Region Department of the Penal Enforcement System has taken concrete legal measures against two individuals on probation who attempted to evade their sentences.The first offender was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months of restricted freedom under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Fraud. The damage caused to the state exceeded 7 million tenge. Although the court imposed a sentence involving community service, the individual failed to fulfill the assigned duties.The second offender was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service. However, he too avoided performing the required work.As a result, the probation service classified both cases as administrative offenses under Article 669 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Evasion of Enforcement of a Court Verdict, and submitted the case materials to the court.The Probation Service of the Mangystau Region Department of the Penal Enforcement System reminds: failure to comply with a court decision leads to new legal consequences.Probation is an opportunity — but it only has meaning when obligations are fulfilled.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/972984?lang=kk

The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund is actively introducing modern technologies and digital solutions to improve interaction with the population. In the period from 01.01.2025 to 28.02.2025, about 13.7 million services were provided to the population. Of the total number of services provided since the beginning of the year, more than 4.8 million were provided electronically, and 8.6 million were provided automatically. Thus, the share of services provided in automatic, electronic and remote formats amounted to 98.6% of the total. About 190.3 thousand services were provided in person, including 184.7 thousand directly in the Fund's offices.We remind you that all pension accounts are opened in UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Target requirements and target savings are also automatically accrued to participants in the National Fund for Children program.In total, during the reporting period, the total number of individual pension accounts (IPA) opened automatically for all types of pension contributions, including notional pension savings accounts (NPA, opened as a result of the transfer of ECPC by the employer) and target savings accounts (TSA, within the framework of the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 529.2 thousand.The most popular service is still obtaining a statement from an individual pension account, a notional pension account (NPA), and a target savings account (TSA). Since the beginning of the year, about 5.4 million statements have been issued from IPA, NPA, TSA, of which more than 4.4 million were issued electronically and more than 865.0 thousand were issued automatically.In addition to receiving a statement in their personal account on the website and in the mobile application, contributors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use such services as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of the availability of accounts, filing an application for the appointment of pension payments in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 indefinitely or by voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of an application for payment, transfer of part of the savings by the investment portfolio manager (IPM), forecast calculation of the future pension using a pension calculator, etc. 24/7 anywhere in the world.More than 28.1 thousand applications were received to change the details from January to February 2025, of which more than 25.9 thousand were submitted to the Fund's offices.When applying for a particular service to UAPF specialists, contributors, as a rule, receive additional consultations and advice on how to form savings. As part of the information and explanatory work, 7.1 thousand on-site presentations were held, attended by about 148.3 thousand people. More than 7.6 thousand materials on UAPF messages were posted in the media.The number of requests received from depositors and recipients through feedback channels amounted to about 129.2 thousand.We remind you that any company can apply for a presentation and consultations on the funded pension system with a visit to the office, for which you just need to call the call center at 1418 or contact through the Fund's website or mobile application.UAPF consulting services can be obtained via instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsАpp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, X (Twitter), Telegram, Odnoklassniki.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-zhangeldi-audany-akimat/press/news/details/972935?lang=kk

Probation Service of the Mangystau Region Department of the Penal Enforcement System: 19 Individuals Convicted for Avoiding Child Support PaymentsCurrently, 970 individuals are registered with the Probation Service of the Mangystau Region Department of the Penal Enforcement System. Among them, 19 have been convicted by court for evading child support payments for their underage children.Collecting alimony is not only a legal obligation but also a matter of parental responsibility. However, some individuals neglect this duty and, as a result, face criminal liability. Probation officers consistently monitor the repayment of alimony debts and conduct explanatory work with the convicted. In addition, measures are taken to support their resocialization through the provision of social and legal assistance.For example, a man identified as M., registered with the Zhanaozen city probation service, failed to make regular alimony payments for his underage daughter. His total debt exceeded 3 million tenge. After leaving his job, he did not register as unemployed. By court order, he was sentenced to one year of restricted freedom and 100 hours of community service.Another registered individual, a man identified as S., found himself in a similar situation. His alimony debt exceeds 2 million tenge. Although he has two children, he failed to fulfill his parental responsibilities. As a result, the court sentenced him to one year of restricted freedom and 100 hours of mandatory labor.The primary goal of the probation service is to rehabilitate offenders without isolating them from society, to promote their reintegration, and to prevent repeat offenses. In this direction, the probation service carries out comprehensive work with registered individuals in cooperation with state and non-governmental organizations.Evading child support is not just a violation of the law — it is a betrayal of the child’s future. Every parent must understand their responsibility and fulfill their legal obligations in good faith.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/972922?lang=kk

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the district of SKHI, where work began on the construction of a modern cultural and sports park on the site of the wasteland. The head of the region personally reviewed the preparatory activities and stressed the importance of the project for improving the quality of life of citizens.— The development of the city is, first of all, taking care of people. Every vacant plot should be transformed into a space for relaxation and inspiration," Kumar Aksakalov said.The future park will become a point of attraction for residents of the district and the entire city. The project provides everything necessary for active and family recreation: an amphitheater, children's and sports grounds, a skate park, green areas, lighting and sanitary modules. The construction is scheduled to be completed on November 4, 2025.The park project is a step towards creating a modern, comfortable and inspiring city where you want to live and develop.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/972901?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region reports that 557 passenger vehicles passed customs clearance under the "Release of goods for domestic consumption" procedure in the region during the first quarter of 2025.The total statistical cost of these cars was five million US dollars.Most of the cars were imported from 2 countries: the United Arab Emirates and Georgia.During customs clearance, the price of the car is indicated. Price information for vehicles is posted on the website of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is updated and supplemented as necessary.This grid is intended as a recommendation and is provided as information.The customs legislation establishes a list of documents confirming the information stated in the customs declaration. For example, if the price of an imported car differs significantly from the price information of the State Revenue Committee, carriers need to provide the following documents:- the price list of the manufacturer or car dealer, his commercial offers;- a commercial offer by sellers of imported, identical, homogeneous goods, as well as goods of the same class or type;- explanations on the grounds and conditions for the provision of discounts by the seller to the buyer. A certificate from the seller stating that a discount was provided and in what amount from the initial cost.It is noted that the above documents must be submitted together with the filing of the goods declaration. This measure will help to significantly reduce the time of customs clearance.Customs clearance in the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out electronically through the information system of state revenue authorities, in connection with which a participant in foreign economic activity has the opportunity to independently file a declaration for goods by signing his EDS from any location.The rules for customs clearance of imported passenger cars are quite simple. During the customs declaration of goods, the importer must determine its customs value as the costs incurred by him for the purchase, as well as related costs associated with delivery to Kazakhstan (transportation costs, insurance claims, etc.).Therefore, in order to accept the customs value during customs clearance of a vehicle, its value must be based on a reliable, quantifiable and documented information.The following documents can be used: export declaration of the country of origin, invoice, transportation costs for the delivery of goods, purchase agreement between buyer and seller, bank transfer, auction list, etc.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/972887?lang=kk

In accordance with the order №2 of the Head of the Department of Regional Representatives Office in Kostanay of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (hereinafter – Agency), the LLP " Ломбард Astana Gold " (hereinafter – Partnership) was deprived of a license to carry out microfinance activities (pawnshop activities).The grounds for the revocation of a license to carry out microfinance activities (pawnshop activities) was the failure of the Partnership to operate for six consecutive calendar months.Revocation of a license to carry out microfinance activities (pawnbroking activities) does not release borrowers from their obligation to fulfill their obligations to the organization.Borrowers are responsible for non-fulfillment of obligations to the Partnership in accordance with the terms of concluded microcredit agreements. External Communications Departmentpress@finreg.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/972839?lang=kk

Seoul, April 5–6, 2025 – The second Kurultai of Kazakhs of Asian countries took place in South Korea, bringing together over 200 participants, including members of the Kazakh community from Korea, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Mongolia.The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Korea, the Otandastar Foundation, and the Qazaq Nomad Kazakh Association in Seoul. The gathering was held at the Global Campus of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.The main goal of the Kurultai was to strengthen cultural ties and promote economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Asian countries with ethnic Kazakh communities.Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, highlighted the growing investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and South Korea. He noted that South Korea ranked as the third-largest foreign investor in Kazakhstan in 2024, with investments totaling USD 1.2 billion. Today, 876 companies with Korean capital are operating in Kazakhstan, with major joint projects underway in innovation and infrastructure.Ambassador Arystanov also emphasized the growing connectivity between the two countries, with 13 direct flights operating weekly. He noted the increasing people-to-people exchanges that contribute to mutual understanding and trust. In 2024, a total of 40,180 Korean tourists visited Kazakhstan – a 12% increase from the previous year. At the same time, 53,224 Kazakh citizens traveled to South Korea, representing an 8% year-on-year growth.President of the Otandastar Foundation Daniyar Kadyrov emphasized the special significance of holding the second Kurultai of Kazakhs of Asia. According to him, the event served not only as a symbol of unity among Kazakhs living in different Asian countries but also as an important platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the preservation of the Kazakh language, traditions, and cultural values. He noted that such gatherings help foster a common cultural space where ethnic Kazakhs can feel connected to their historical homeland and actively engage in the development of interethnic and interstate relations.The first day of the Kurultai featured a conference, including a plenary cultural session and an economic session. Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Svetlana Aitbayeva introduced the audience to the rich traditions of Kazakh jewelry art. Ethnographer Aygerim Musagazhinova delivered a presentation on the nutritional value of traditional Kazakh cuisine. In the cultural segment, renowned Kazakh artist Zhubanysh Zheksenuly performed iconic songs alongside the audience.Another highlight of the first day was the first-ever public speaking competition in the Kazakh language held in South Korea. Organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Seoul, the contest featured students from the Department of Central Asian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies who are currently studying Kazakh language. Seven finalists competed before a jury chaired by Kanat Aitbayev, People's Artist of Kazakhstan.Sophomore student Lee Seo Yeon took the first place, impressing the judges with her fluency and eloquence in Kazakh. “To build closer cultural ties, we need to meet and communicate more often,” she said. “I want to master the Kazakh language and contribute to the cooperation between our two countries.” She was awarded a round-trip flight from Seoul to Almaty or Astana and a two-day stay at a Pana hotel – her first trip to Kazakhstan.Second place went to senior Son Won Jin, who received a commemorative gold bar as a prize. Third place was awarded to junior Jeon Jae Hon, who was presented with a traditional Kazakh musical instrument – the dombra.On the second day, participants celebrated Nauryz with concerts, traditional dances, folk music and games, as well as exhibitions of Kazakh national clothing, crafts, and cuisine.The Kurultai served as a vibrant platform to deepen cultural understanding, strengthen community ties, and foster long-term cooperation between Kazakhstan and its Asian neighbors.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/972812?lang=kk

The Anti-Corruption Service of Almaty city held a meeting on anti-corruption issues in the internal affairs bodies.The event was attended by Arman Rakhimov, Head of the Anti-Corruption Service, Arystangani Zapparov, Head of the Police Department, Alik Shpekbayev, Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Network public Association, as well as police personnel.During the meeting, the submissions made in accordance with article 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on previously identified corruption offenses were considered.Special attention is paid to the issues of prevention and prevention of corruption. The participants were presented with measures aimed at reducing corruption risks and increasing professional integrity.The Anti-Corruption Service and the internal affairs bodies of the city of Almaty maintain constant and constructive cooperation. This is confirmed by the Joint Action Plan approved this year, aimed at developing partnership between anti-corruption actors and creating intolerance to any manifestations of corruption in society.A separate section discussed cooperation within the framework of the Integrity Check mechanism, which provides for checking the integrity of law enforcement officers. This tool allows you to identify potential risks in a timely manner and contributes to the formation of a personnel policy based on the principles of transparency, openness and trust.At the end of the meeting, the head of the city's Anti-Corruption Service, Arman Rakhimov, stressed the importance of continuing systematic anti-corruption work.:"Only through joint efforts can we effectively counter corruption. It is necessary to further develop internal control mechanisms, ensure maximum transparency in the activities of law enforcement agencies and strengthen the trust of citizens. It is important that every employee is aware of their personal responsibility to society and understands that any corruption offense will inevitably have corresponding consequences."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/anticorruption-almaty/press/news/details/972800?lang=kk

Vienna, March 30, 2026 – At the initiative of the Viennese diplomatic magazine "Society," a festive celebration of Nauryz, the holiday of spring and renewal, took place with the participation of 9 diplomatic missions accredited in Vienna. Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan showcased their cultures and traditions.The event became a vibrant cultural occasion uniting representatives from various countries and highlighting the rich traditions of nations celebrating Nauryz. Guests enjoyed folk music, national cuisines, and had the opportunity to explore traditional costumes and decorative arts that captured the region's unique spirit and charm.The festive evening was enriched by the traditional Kazakh kyuis “Adai” and “Balbyraun,” performed by talented dombra players Zhasulan Zhumazbay and Adilzhan Erzatuly. The piece “Kozimnin karasy,” presented by renowned opera singer Aigul Shamshidenova, received a particularly enthusiastic response from the audience.Kazakhstan’s stand attracted considerable interest from visitors. The Embassy offered national dishes and displayed an exhibition highlighting the symbolism of Nauryz as a celebration of renewal, harmony, and goodwill. Participants appreciated the warm atmosphere created by Kazakhstan and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage with the country’s cultural heritage.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1191235?lang=kk

On April 9, 2025, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, jointly with Anastasia V. Sklyar, a chief expert of State Fire Control Administration, conducted an important and informative lesson for schoolchildren. The topic of the lesson - “A fire dangerous season. Matches are not toys for children” - was chosen deliberately as the risk of fires increases during spring and summer, both at home and in nature.The lesson aimed to increase students’ awareness of fire safety and foster a responsible attitude towards handling fire. Drawing on her extensive experience in state fire control, Anastasia Sklyar shared with the students how dangerous it is to play with matches and other sources of fire. She provided real-life examples from her practice, showing how even innocent mischief can spiral into tragedy.  During the lesson, students learned about essential safety rules during the fire hazardous season, how to respond correctly in case of a fire and taught how to head off fire risks before they start. A particular emphasis was placed on the fact that matches and lighters are not toys, but items that require careful handling. The students were also informed about the importance of reporting adults about any suspicious situations related to fire.To make it convenient for students, the lesson was uploaded to the official YouTube channel of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region. This allows students, their parents and teachers make it accessible at any time for revision or classroom use. The organizers hope that such events will help cultivate a culture of safety and responsibility among the younger generation.This lesson marked an important step in fire prevention among the younger generation, combining the efforts of educational organizations and fire service specialists. Let every child remember that safety starts with us!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/972754?lang=kk

Launch of the state service for inclusion in the customs register of intellectual property objects in IP "Keden" The State Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that the Keden information system is putting into operation the functionality for the provision of public services in the field of customs, namely for inclusion in the customs register of intellectual property objects. Applications will be submitted and processed starting from April 14, 2025 at the Keden IP. Important: The acceptance of applications through the "Single Window for export-import operations" system will be discontinued from April 11 this year at 6:30 p.m. , Instructions on how to fill out the application and register in the system are available: - on the portal https://keden.kgd.gov.kz - in the official Telegram chat for intellectual property objects https:// t.me/kedenkgdgovkz/46130 . When registering, you must provide valid mobile phone numbers and email addresses in order to receive notifications about the status of applications. For more information and advice, please contact customer support. Phone numbers and addresses of the support service: +7 7172 73 55 19 📞 +7 705 956 53 89 , e-mail: keden_support@kgd.minfin.gov.kz . 💠 telegram channel: https://t.me/kedenkgdgovkz .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/972745?lang=kk

Promotional materials and videos are being distributed on social networks offering citizens to sign a contract with the Armed Forces of other states for monetary rewards."The Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for criminal liability measures for participation in armed conflicts. The intentional unlawful participation of a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an armed conflict or military operations on the territory of a foreign state in the absence of signs of mercenary activity (Article 172 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan) is punishable by imprisonment for a term of five to nine years. Depending on the severity of the act, mercenary activity (Article 170 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan) is punishable by imprisonment for a term of seven years or life imprisonment with or without deprivation of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with confiscation of property," the ministry warned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-sarybel/press/news/details/972715?lang=kk

Birds remind us of the arrival of spring much more effectively than a calendar or the weather outside the window. At some point during the walk, we hear their affectionate chirping and realize that the world is finally waking up after hibernation. And it is in the spring that the whole world will celebrate International Bird Day.This ecological holiday is dedicated to the problems of birds: their illegal extraction, the gradual extinction and extermination of individual species. Birds are important participants in all ecosystems we are familiar with, and their disappearance can lead to a real natural disaster. Therefore, all festive events dedicated to the Day of Birds are designed to remind of the importance of birds in human life.By the International Bird Day, forestry workers , along with school students and the librarian of the village library , installed birdhouses and feeders.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-palatcy/press/news/details/972704?lang=kk

May 26, 2017, within the framework of the VIII International Mining Metallurgical Congress and Exhibition "Astana Mining & Metallurgy" - AMM-2017, a discussion was held on the development of proposals for the development of the jewelry industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The main topic for discussion was the creation of favorable conditions for the development of jewelry business in Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by representatives of the state bodies of the republic, as well as the heads of a number of companies LLP "Tau-Ken Altyn", JSC "National Agency for the Development of Local Content" NADLoC ", Assay Chamber of JSC" NACECC ", Center for Interstate and National Standardization, ULE and IP" League of Jewelers of Kazakhstan ", JSC" Kazakhuvelir "and other subjects of the jewelry industry.An overview report was presented by Shynar Kazybayeva, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan, "Features of Import and Export of Precious Stones, Jewelry and Other Products from Precious Metals and Precious Stones".In more detail, the report outlined the main innovations in the legislation on gemstones and jewelry, which were introduced from the beginning of 2016 in the context of 5 points and planned changes."The state control in the Republic will be applied in a new format. Thus, in the context of optimization of control and supervisory functions, the transition from inspections to a different form of control is planned, which has a preventive-preventive character," said the Deputy Chairman of the CTRM.In addition, the questions of our domestic producers about the import of jewelry into our country from non-EEA countries and export to these countries and information support for the development of the jewelry industry with government support were discussed.In the end, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology wished successful development of the jewelry industry in our country, promotion of domestic production and access to world markets, and producers of excellent products of creative potential, which is one of the important factors of laborious work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/22842?lang=kk

For the second year, the program National Fund for Children has been implemented, according to which 50% of the foreign currency part of the investment income of the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan is annually distributed among children-citizens of Kazakhstan who were born in 2006 and later. Young Kazakhstanis born in 2006-2007, who have reached 18 years of age in 2024-2025, are transferred target savings (TS) to target savings accounts (TSA) opened in the UAPF. They can use these funds to improve their housing conditions and (or) pay for education. In connection with the increasing number of requests to the UAPF from the legal representatives of program participants regarding the lack of information on the e-government Internet resources (website and in the eGov Mobile mobile application) about the price tags accrued to their children born in 2006 and 2007, the UAPF explains that citizens who are adults or will reach 18 years of age in 2025 must independently obtain information about their price tags through their personal account on Internet resources UAPF or e-government. Thus, the UAPF, in accordance with Kazakh legislation, guarantees the secrecy of the TS of their recipients, including information about balances and the movement of money on their TSA.The procedure for paying TS and using them to improve housing conditions and / or pay for education is determined by:- The Rules for the formation and accounting of target requirements, target savings and payments of target savings, as well as the accrual of target requirements, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 18, 2024 No. 16;- the Rules for the use of payments of target savings from a single accumulative pension fund for the purpose of improving housing conditions in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by order of the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 26, 2024 No. 76;- the Rules for the use of payments of target savings from a single accumulative pension fund for the purpose of paying for education in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by a joint order of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 7, 2024 No. 51 and the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 12, 2024.The step-by-step algorithm for using TS can be presented as follows:The recipient of TS, who has reached 18 years of age, can check TS independently on the Internet resources of UAPF or e-government, as well as by contacting the UAPF department.For your information, we inform you that for 2023, all TS recipients were credited with 100.52 US dollars, for 2024 - 129.38 US dollars. Children who received their first funds from the National Fund in 2023, with the exception of persons born in 2006, were credited with investment income in the amount of 3.04 US dollars this year. As a result, the target savings of a child born in 2006 are 100.52 US dollars, and those born in 2007 - 232.94 US dollars.The TS recipient (or his/her legal representative) contacts the AO via the Internet resource of the authorized operator (AO), opens a US dollar bank account in the name of the TS recipient, and submits an online application for TS payment.Within 2 working days after reviewing and approving the application for payment, the AO sends an electronic notification to the UAPF about the registered application for payment.Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the electronic notification from the AO, the UAPF transfers the TS payment amount specified in the application to the TS recipient’s US dollar bank account opened by the AO, or notifies of a refusal indicating the reason.The TS recipient or his/her legal representative, within 45 working days from the date of receipt of the TS amount in the bank account, provides the AO with documents confirming the intended use of the TS payments.Within 10 working days from the date of submission of the documents by the TS recipient, the AO verifies them and transfers the TS payments for their intended purpose.If the TS recipient (or his legal representative) fails to submit documents within 45 working days, the TS payment amount held by the AO is returned to the UAPF.Let us remind you that TS are transferred in US dollars and stored on TSA in UAPF for 10 years. If during this period the citizen does not use these funds, they are transferred to his individual pension account for recording voluntary pension contributions to UAPF, which is automatically opened in his name, in tenge at the official rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the date of transfer. Receipt of savings from a voluntary pension account will be carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.You can familiarize yourself with the terms of the program, get instructions, answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz and on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФ YouTube channel. We also note that a video instruction on the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program, the algorithm of actions before and after the child reaches adulthood is posted on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФ YouTube channel  at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQNAxfskX8.REFERENCE:Detailed information on payments of target savings for the purpose of improving housing conditions and (or) paying for education by authorized operators, regions and sub-goals can be found on the website enpf.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-karakiya/press/news/details/972646?lang=kk

KazAID and JICA strengthen cooperation22 January, 2026 – Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan International Development Agency «KazAID» A.Arystanov held a meeting with the Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. H.Tanabe and Advisor for Cooperation Ms. M.Uehara and other representatives of JICA in the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the sides discussed regional cooperation in monitoring and evaluating projects in Central Asian countries. The sides also noted achievements in organizing joint projects.The Japanese side shared its experience and knowledge on project management and project monitoring and evaluation systems based on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. PDCA principles are used by JICA to evaluate projects both at the preliminary analysis stage and during implementation and post-project review. This approach ensures transparency and efficient use of resources, as well as the implementation of lessons learned in future projects.At the end of the meeting, the sides confirmed their intention to continue cooperation aimed at sustainable development of the region and expressed interest in exchanging experience and implementing joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1146102?lang=kk

       The school of Artificial Intelligence "Kentau Smart Hub" was opened in Kentau with the support of the Department of digitalization, public services and archives and the mayor's Office of Kentau.       Students of KENTAU IT School won the main prize at the Republican robotics competition "RoboPark Liga x 2025" in Shymkent.       The best teams from Almaty, Turkestan, Taraz, Kyzylorda and Aktobe regions took part in the competition, competing in the categories Robo Sumo, Biathlon, RoboKids.       This victory is a clear result of the hard work of students, the professional orientation of teachers and the support of parents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/turkestan-sandyk-mem-kysmet/press/news/details/972568?lang=kk

On September 4, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kairat Abdrakhmanov visited the Kegen–Kyrkara road crossing point. Thevisitwasrelated to the implementation of the agreements reached by the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on December 25, 2017 in Astana, as well as investigating the feasibility of year-round, rather than seasonal, operation of the crossing point.The crossing point is equipped with modern technology in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring control and security at the border. The crossing point was crossed by 27,000 people between June and August.There are a total of eightcrossing points on the Kazakh-Kyrgyz state border, according to the Agreement between the Governments of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on border crossing pointsdated December 25, 2003.The agreement of the Heads of State to change the status of the Aukhatty-Ken Bulun and Sartobe-Tokmokcrossing points from bilateral to multilateral was implemented on August 17, 2018 during the seventh meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council. This will decrease the burden on other crossing points, and will be more convenient for foreign tourists visiting Issyk-KulLake. The promotion of regional tourist routes is one of the priorities of both governments. A bright example of mutually beneficial partnership is the tourist route to Khan-TengriPeak, passing through the territory of both states.The continued promotion of regional tourist routes in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as boosting wider bilateral cooperation, continue to be high on the agenda of both the Kazakh and Kyrgyz foreign ministries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/22716?lang=kk

As part of the promotion of the "Law and Order" narrative, a debate tournament on anti-corruption topics was held among university students in the East Kazakhstan region. The tournament, dedicated to the topical and important topic of fighting corruption, was organized by the Anti-Corruption Service of East Kazakhstan Region and the S.Amanzholov Higher School of Economics. The event was a significant contribution to the educational program aimed at developing sustainable anti-corruption attitudes among young people and raising the level of legal culture among students. The debate was attended by teams from three educational institutions in the region, Parasat and Adilet from the S.Amanzholov Higher School of Economics, the Anti-Corruption team from the D.Serikbayev College and the KAFU team called Ta-Too. They demonstrated not only theoretical knowledge in the field of law and anti-corruption legislation, but also the ability to conduct reasoned discussions on the most important issues related to corruption risks and measures to prevent them. Teachers, experts and representatives of the Anti-Corruption Service of East Kazakhstan Region acted as judges and moderators, which allowed the participants not only to discuss key issues, but also to receive practical recommendations on legal mechanisms to combat corruption. One of the highlights of the tournament was the discussion of real cases related to the identification and suppression of corruption schemes. The students not only actively discussed, but also suggested possible solutions to the problem. According to the results of the lively discussions, the Parasat team from the S.Amanzholov Moscow State University became the winner of the tournament. Thus, this event has become an important element in the formation of an anti-corruption culture among young people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/anticorruption-vko/press/news/details/972559?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region recalls the importance of complying with legislation in the field of turnover of excisable products.In order to curb the illegal turnover of excisable goods, measures are regularly taken to identify the facts of the sale and storage of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and other goods without appropriate certificates, marks of conformity and non-compliant with technical regulations.Products that do not meet the requirements are considered illegal and cannot be allowed for sale.It should be emphasized that such goods entering the market without the necessary documents pose a threat not only to the economy, but also to the health and safety of citizens.The State Revenue Department recalls that in case of violations of legislation in the field of turnover of excisable goods, liability is provided in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. (unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/975585?lang=kk