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Fairs in Semey: More than 19 tons of meat and thousands of kilograms of vegetables sold at affordable prices 14.10.2025
In Semey, the Severny Trade and Logistics Center (TLC) hosts weekly agricultural fairs aimed at providing residents with affordable, high-quality food products. The events are organized at the initiative of the Abay Regional Akimat and take place every Saturday.The Severny Center, located at 2 Severny Promuzel Street (right bank), is a modern indoor retail space offering all the necessary conditions for comfortable shopping.Under a memorandum signed with the center's management, 24 retail spaces are provided free of charge, allowing for price containment and product sales below market value.The shelves feature socially important food products: meat, dairy products, vegetables, bakery products, and cereals.Commodity prices remain consistently low:beef - 3,500 tenge/kgchicken - 1,500 tenge/kgflour (grade 1) - 180 tenge/kgbread - 150 tengesunflower oil (Zarechnoye) - 850 tenge/lbutter (Borodulikha district) - 2,800 tenge/kgpotatoes - 180 tenge/kgcarrots - 200 tenge/kgonions - 170 tenge/kgcabbage - 190 tenge/kgsugar - 490 tenge/kgeggs - 580 tenge/dozenbuckwheat - 250 tenge/kgToday, 19.5 tons of beef, 1,000 kg of potatoes, 1,000 kg of onions, and 250 kg of carrots, 250 kg of cabbage.These volumes confirm the high demand and social significance of the fairs. City residents eagerly visit the stalls, praising both the quality and affordability of the products.The Abay Regional Akimat continues to expand the format of the fairs. An additional schedule of agricultural events for the period September to December 2025 is currently being developed. This will ensure an uninterrupted supply of fresh and affordable produce throughout the autumn and winter.Agricultural fairs in Semey are more than just a means of trade; they are an important means of supporting the population, especially in the face of rising prices and inflationary pressures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1071955?lang=kk
The autumn fair "Auyl Bereke - 2025" has opened in Karaganda: over 50 tons of beef at reduced prices. 14.10.2025
On September 20th of this year, the annual traditional autumn agricultural fair, "Auyl Bereke - 2025," opened at the Global City shopping and entertainment center in Karaganda. The fair became a key event of the season, immediately attracting locals with its wide range of products and affordable prices.Meat, particularly beef, attracted particular attention, with over 50 tons of products delivered. Products are sold at prices 10-15% lower than the average market price, which is especially relevant for city residents given the current economic situation. In addition to beef, other meats, dairy and fish products, vegetables, eggs, and grains are also on offer.More than 90 agricultural producers from seven rural districts of the region, as well as processing plants from cities in the region, are participating in the fair. Over 120 tons of agricultural products were delivered during the event. These included 52.2 tons of meat, 25 tons of potatoes, 7 tons of vegetables, 16 tons of dairy products, 4 tons of fish and fish products, 175,000 chicken eggs, and 10 tons of other food products.The fair, organized with the support of local authorities, aims to ensure food availability for the population and support local producers. Direct trade "from farm to consumer" without intermediaries keeps prices affordable and makes products as accessible as possible for all segments of the population.The "Auyl Bereke - 2025" agricultural fair will continue its operation on weekends at the same venue, offering Karaganda residents the opportunity to purchase fresh produce directly from agricultural producers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1071958?lang=kk
TEMPORARY STORAGE OF GOODS 14.10.2025
Temporary storage of goods is the storage of foreign goods in temporary storage facilities until they are released by the customs authority or until the customs authority receives permission for the departure of goods from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. This does not apply to goods transported by pipeline or via power transmission lines. Temporary storage warehouses and other temporary storage facilities are designated places for the temporary storage of goods.Temporary storage facilities are considered a customs control area. In order to place goods in temporary storage, the carrier or another person with authority over the goods must submit transport (shipping), commercial, and (or) customs documents containing information about the goods, their sender, recipient, country of departure, and country of destination to the customs authority.Alternatively, it’s possible to provide a document containing the registration number of the preliminary information submitted as an electronic document. Documents can be submitted to the customs authority in electronic form.The customs authority will register the documents submitted for the temporary storage of goods no later than one hour after submission. The period of temporary storage is four months and calculated from the day following the registration of the documents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1071966?lang=kk
How have prices for beef and other socially important goods changed? 14.10.2025
Since the beginning of August, Kazakhstan has seen a noticeable slowdown in food price growth. While the difference between food inflation and inflation for non-food goods and services was 4.6 percentage points in the second quarter, this gap has now narrowed to 2.9 points. In July and August alone, food prices increased by 1.2 percentage points, while in August, food inflation was only 0.5%—half that of non-food goods and three times lower than that of services.Particular attention is being paid to socially important food products. The food basket includes 160 items, of which only 19 are subject to state regulation. The price index for socially important food products (SIFP) has been 8% since the beginning of the year, but remained unchanged in August and increased by only 0.2% during the first three weeks of September.The positive trend is particularly noticeable in the vegetable category. Since the beginning of August, we have managed to reduce the rate of price growth by an average of 2.5 times. For example, potatoes, which cost 300 tenge per kilogram in July, are now selling for 184 tenge—even lower than last year's level. Carrots have fallen in price from 295 to 193 tenge, and onions from 222 to 137 tenge. Other key products have also demonstrated stability. Dairy prices have increased by only 5.3% since the beginning of the year, which is considered moderate. Buckwheat has increased in price by 8.9%, but its share of the basket is insignificant, so its impact on the overall index is minimal. Moreover, products such as horns, flour, and rice are currently cheaper than last year.At the same time, beef continues to have the greatest impact on price dynamics among socially significant products. This product traditionally occupies a significant share of the consumer basket, and price fluctuations for it have a significant impact on the household budget. It's especially important to note that this refers to shoulder-brisket beef, which is included in the list of socially significant goods and enjoys stable consumer demand. It ranks first in terms of impact on overall consumer inflation among food products, contributing approximately 2 percentage points. The overall meat price index since the beginning of the year has been approximately 25%, and for shoulder-brisket beef, which is included in the list of socially significant goods, it has been 23.6%.Comparative analysis: beef prices in Kazakhstan and neighboring countriesIn December 2023, shoulder-brisket beef cost an average of 2,506 tenge per kilogram, in September 2024 2,549 tenge, and in December of that year 2,572 tenge. Thus, the price remained virtually stable throughout the year, despite the increase in production costs associated with higher fuel and electricity tariffs. In some periods, the product was even sold below its actual cost, demonstrating the measures being taken to contain prices for important food categories.To understand affordability compared to other countries in the region, we provide comparable data. Currently, the average price of shoulder-brisket beef in Kazakhstan is 4,715 tenge per kilogram. For comparison, it is 10,180 tenge in Russia, 5,227 tenge in Uzbekistan, 5,112 tenge in Armenia, 6,070 tenge in Tajikistan, and 4,480 tenge in Belarus. Thus, compared to most countries in the region, Kazakhstan's prices remain the most affordable.What measures are being taken to contain prices?To curb prices, a ban on the export of live cattle was introduced on May 15. This has helped slow price growth: while in February-April, growth was 3% per month, in May-July it was 1.4%. However, the attractiveness of Kazakh meat prices for neighboring countries, particularly Uzbekistan, and the opportunity to export processed meat have led to a significant increase in export volumes. To date, beef exports have reached 27,000 tons, 3.2 times higher than last year.In this regard, the government has supported measures to saturate the domestic market. A decision was made to establish beef export quotas until the end of the year, with exports permitted only for meat processing plants. An initiative to establish a zero customs duty on imported beef from three countries is also being developed; the Russian Federation has also proposed a similar measure. This will help maintain a balance between domestic needs and the industry's export potential.To improve the availability of products in the regions, agricultural fairs continue to be held. Since the beginning of the year alone, more than 3,700 have been held, with farmers provided free trading space. This helps avoid unnecessary intermediaries and keep prices at an acceptable level. In addition, prices are monitored daily in retail chains and markets. The latest inspection at the Anvar, Small, and Magnum chains found that trade markups were within the normal range of 5 to 14%, with no excesses detected. The price per kilogram of beef ranges from 2,650 to 3,890 tenge, depending on the purchase price. Moreover, for other meat cuts not included in the SZPT list, prices range from 500 tenge for a soup set to 5,500 tenge for an entrecote. These items are not subject to government regulation.An important part of this work is combating unjustified markups and unnecessary middlemen. Since the beginning of the year, regional commissions across the country have held 747 meetings, resulting in the elimination of 345 unproductive middlemen. More than 2,000 administrative orders have been issued. In monitoring trade markups, the Ministry's regional departments have issued over 2,600 orders, 1,500 of which were fines totaling 56.5 million tenge, and another 1,200 were warnings. 2,200 decisions were issued for exceeding the maximum trade markup on socially important products alone, 1,000 of which were fines totaling 39.6 million tenge and 1,200 were warnings.In addition, active analytical work is being conducted. Since the beginning of 2025, approximately 9,000 price chains have been analyzed, identifying more than 823 potential violations.Thus, despite isolated challenges, overall food inflation is slowing, and prices for key social products are being maintained at a stable level. Kazakhstan maintains one of the most affordable food baskets among EAEU countries, and this work will continue in the interests of its citizens. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1071967?lang=kk
The construction of a main water pipeline to provide rural residents with drinking water is underway in the West Kazakhstan region 14.10.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-vod-irrigation/press/news/details/1071977?lang=kk
The Desant-2025 exercises involved over 3,000 military personnel practicing operations under high combat readiness conditions 14.10.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1071978?lang=kk
At the fair in Astana, farmers offered more than 400 tons of produce. 14.10.2025
From September 20th to 21st, Astana is hosting the latest regional agricultural fair, featuring producers from the Abay and Atyrau regions.At the fair, farmers from the Abay and Atyrau regions will sell a variety of products, including meat, fish, dairy, grocery items, as well as fruits and vegetables, directly from farmers, thereby increasing food availability and supporting domestic producers.Specifically, regional producers offered approximately 400 tons of produce, including 140 tons of meat and meat products, 80 tons of fruits and vegetables, 70 tons of honey, 50 tons of melons, 25 tons of fish, 15 tons of dairy products, and approximately 20 tons of other food products.Furthermore, residents and visitors to the capital will be able to not only purchase produce directly from farmers but also enjoy a concert featuring regional performance groups. The fair will be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.As a reminder, this year the fair is being held in the Kazanat Hippodrome parking lot, located at 1 Karkaraly Highway. Bus routes 18, 37, and 303 will also be available for the convenience of Moscow residents and visitors during the fair period, ensuring easy access to the venue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1071987?lang=kk
Issues of prevention of juvenile delinquency, suicide and domestic violence were discussed at the Coordination Council in Aktobe 14.10.2025
An expanded meeting of the Coordination Council of the Prosecutor's Office of the region was held in Aktobe. The main topic is the use of modern digital solutions for the prevention and prevention of juvenile delinquency, suicide and domestic violence. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan Galymzhan Koigeldiev, Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan Dinara Zakiyeva, Akim of the region Askhat Shakharov, senior staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, Director of the Center for the Protection of Women and Children, as well as members of the Council and experts. Opening the meeting, the Deputy Prosecutor General noted that domestic violence, suicides among children and bullying are a special problem for the country. In pursuance of the instructions of the Head of State, a number of amendments have been introduced to the Criminal Code in order to strengthen responsibility for the commission of offenses in the field of domestic violence and the protection of socially vulnerable categories of citizens. We must confront this problem according to the dictates of the times and through digital solutions. The introduction of digital solutions into preventive work is an important condition for increasing transparency, objectivity and effectiveness of measures taken. The protection of the rights of the child and women is one of the priorities of State policy. In his report, Deputy Prosecutor of the region Aibek Tagibergen informed that the Prosecutor's office of the region has implemented a set of measures aimed at preventing domestic violence and juvenile delinquency. In particular, 1,331 dysfunctional families were visited, the rights of 763 children were protected, the police introduced 3,490 protective orders, secured alimony for 78 million tenge, 45 orphans were provided with housing according to supervision acts, and 24 more were put on the waiting list. In addition, large-scale preventive actions were organized with children, parents and teachers, reaching more than 51 thousand students through the VKS, a meeting was held with the participation of 11 thousand teachers, a regional parent-teacher meeting with the participation of 16 thousand parents, a lesson "Law and Order" was introduced in all schools and colleges in the region. In turn, the prosecutor of the region, Marat Abishev, drew attention to the lack of coordination of the work of all state bodies. Despite the overall decrease in crime, the number of offenses among adolescents and in the family and household sphere remains high. Therefore, since August of this year, the republican digital program "FSM Social", which employs about 3 thousand district police officers, probation officers, social workers and teachers, has been actively implemented in the region together with the akimat of the region, DP, DCPSiSU and DUIS. Today, the mobile application receives about 200 daily signals about violations and events. The information obtained helps to identify dysfunctional families, women and children in difficult situations. The system coordinates the actions of government agencies and creates a digital portrait of each family based on data from the Digital Family Card. Then an individual assistance plan is drawn up, which is sent to the relevant authorities for execution. The whole process is monitored in the mobile application "FSM Social". Zhaksylyk Tanatarov, Director of the Family Support Center, presented this application and the meeting participants and practitioners received comprehensive answers to questions about the functionality and capabilities of the system. Following the meeting of the Coordinating Council, specific tasks were identified aimed at strengthening the work of Family Support Centers, coordinating the activities of the police, probation, education and health authorities within the framework of the FSM Social application, and integrating data from at-risk individuals into the application for early detection of offenses. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-aktobe/press/news/details/1071996?lang=kk
In the Koksu district held an “Open Day” on the new Tax Code 14.10.2025
On 06.11.2025 in the Department of State Revenue in the Koksu district held an “Open Day” aimed at informing citizens and entrepreneurs about the upcoming changes in tax legislation.The main purpose of the event was to familiarize the participants with the key provisions of the new Tax Code, which will come into force in 2026.The Open Day was part of an information campaign designed to help taxpayers prepare in advance for the upcoming tax reform. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1100231?lang=kk
Social tax 14.10.2025
From January 1, 2026, the procedure for calculating social tax was changed.New rules:The relationship between social tax and social contributions has been abolished.A single social tax rate of 6% has been established, a reduction from the previous 11%.For agricultural producers and processors, a reduced rate of 1.8% applies.For sole proprietors and individuals engaged in private practice:For themselves – 2 MCI.Per employee – 1 MCI.For peasant farms:For themselves – 0.6 MCI.Per employee – 0.3 MCI.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1071660?lang=kk
An “Open Day” on the new Tax Code was held in Alakol district 14.10.2025
On September 19, 2026 the State Revenue Department of Alakol district held an “Open Day” for residents and entrepreneurs. The purpose of the event was a detailed explanation of key changes in tax legislation that will come into force in 2026.During the meeting, the specialists of the UGD spoke in detail about the new Tax Code, paying special attention to the calculation and payment of VAT, CIT and IPN.The participants received comprehensive information about the innovations aimed at: Simplification of procedures for small and medium-sized businesses. Reducing the bureaucratic burden. Creation of a more transparent and fair tax system.This Open Day was part of a large-scale information campaign designed to help taxpayers prepare in advance for the upcoming reform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1071662?lang=kk
What Measures Are Being Taken to Stabilize Food Prices in Astana 14.10.2025
Astana is carrying out systematic work to stabilize prices of socially significant food products and to prevent their unjustified increase.Within the framework of the revolving mechanism, about 35 thousand tons of food products have been contracted. Special attention is given to vegetable products. In particular, forward contracts have been concluded directly with producers from Pavlodar, Karaganda, and Turkestan regions under the “from field to shelf” principle for the supply of around 20 thousand tons.Agreements have also been reached with producers of grocery, dairy, and meat products from Akmola, Kyzylorda, Kostanay, and Aktobe regions for about 15 thousand tons of goods. More than 120 retail outlets in the capital are involved in the distribution of these products. The Regional Commission for Investigating Intermediary Pricing Schemes in food products is actively operating. This year, 69 meetings have been held, during which the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection identified 115 cases of excessive trade markups, issuing 19 warnings and imposing 96 administrative penalties totaling 2.2 million tenge.Agricultural fairs, traditionally held annually with the participation of producers from across the country, continue to play an important role in supplying the capital’s market with fresh and affordable products. A key feature of the fairs is that goods are sold directly by farmers. This year, the fairs are being held every weekend from August 30 to October 26, with participation from 17 regions of the republic. The fairs are located at 1 Karkaraly Highway (opposite the “Kazanat” racetrack).For the convenience of residents and visitors, bus routes No. 18, 37, and 303 operate to the fairgrounds. The implementation of these initiatives will ensure the affordability of food products for Astana residents and make a significant contribution to maintaining the stability of the city’s food market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1071669?lang=kk
Traditional "Garden Day" in Talgar: the main focus is the restoration of the aport 14.10.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1071713?lang=kk
Digital tools for crime prediction and prevention 14.10.2025
Сегодня в г.Актобе состоялось очередное заседание регионального Координационного совета по обеспечению законности, правопорядка и борьбы с преступностью по вопросам цифровой профилактики подростковой преступности, суицидов, буллинга и семейно-бытового насилия.В мероприятии приняли участие заместитель Генерального Прокурора Г. Койгелдиев, Председатель Комитета административной полиции Министерства внутренних дел К.Султанбаев, аким области А.Шахаров, Уполномоченный по правам ребенка Д. Закиева, а также руководство региональных правоохранительных, специальных и иных государственных органов.В ходе заседания Первый заместитель Председателя Комитета по правовой статистике и специальным учетам Генеральной прокуратуры Республики Казахстан Руслан Алькенев презентовал цифровые решения, направленные на профилактику подростковой преступности, суицидов, буллинга и семейно-бытового насилия. Модуль «Реестр лиц, требующих индивидуальных мер профилактики» позволяет выявлять граждан, систематически совершающих однородные административные правонарушения в семейно-бытовой сфере, против личности и общественного порядка. В Реестре уже учтено почти 500 жителей Актюбинской области, комплексная работа с которыми позволит предупредить совершение других правонарушений и преступлений.Другой инструмент – аналитическая модель выявления рисков по ключевым словам находит в системе «е-Otinish» обращения, связанные с буллингом, насилием и другим социально-чувствительным вопросам, а также сигнализирует о случаях их формального либо некачественного рассмотрения.Спикер отметил, что данные инструменты входят в портфель пилотных проектов Центра прогнозирования преступных угроз и рисков общественной безопасности Комитета, созданного по поручению Главы государства.По итогам заседания Координационного совета участникам рекомендовано активно внедрять цифровые решения Комитета в практику общей и индивидуальной профилактики.Кроме того, обсуждены вопросы совершенствования правоприменительной практики и дальнейшей цифровизация деятельности правоохранительных органов. Комитет по правовой статистике и специальным учетамГенеральной прокуратуры Республики КазахстанSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/pravstat/press/news/details/1071714?lang=kk
Astana Motors Enters the European Market 14.10.2025
Prague, September 18, 2025 – The Kazakh company Astana Motors, in partnership with Chinese automaker Chery, held an official presentation to announce the brand’s entry into the Czech market and the opening of its first dealership in Prague.The event was attended by Nurlan Smagulov, Founder of Astana Motors, Bakyt Dyussenbayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic, Jeff Zhang, Vice President of Chery International and CEO of Chery Europe, as well as automotive experts, Czech business representatives and journalists.The Czech market launch features crossovers available in five gasoline and hybrid versions, with the flagship Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV set to be introduced by the end of the year. Participants of the presentation had the opportunity to explore the full TIGGO lineup and be among the first to test drive the vehicles.To ensure the sustainable development of its automotive business, the Kazakh company has established its subsidiary Astana Motors Czech and launched a dealership network covering all regions of the country.The official launch of this automotive project opens up new opportunities for strengthening trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-prague/press/news/details/1071761?lang=kk
Kazakhstan and Mexico Develop Partnership in the Field of Football 14.10.2025
Toluca, September 18, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mexico, Almurat Turganbekov, held a meeting with the Executive President of the Mexican Football Federation, Ivar Sisniega.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in football, with particular attention given to the development of men’s and women’s football, junior teams, and futsal (indoor football).Ambassador Almurat Turganbekov presented the Mexican side with the history of football development in Kazakhstan and spoke about the achievements of Kazakhstani football clubs and the national team. To strengthen ties in this field, he proposed establishing cooperation between the national football federations of Kazakhstan and Mexico.Ivar Sisniega praised the current success of Kazakhstani football and congratulated the Almaty-based club “Kairat” on reaching the group stage of the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026, noting his keen interest in watching Kazakhstani clubs participate in one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments. He supported the idea of strengthening cooperation between the football federations and launching joint projects.In addition, Ambassador Almurat Turganbekov was briefed on Mexico's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada in the summer of next year.The President of the Mexican Football Federation also expressed interest in exchanging experience in the field of women’s football, particularly highlighting the idea of launching the UEFA Playmakers program in Kazakhstan – a project implemented jointly by the Kazakhstan Football Federation, UEFA, and Disney.At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed to further strengthen Kazakh-Mexican cooperation in football across various areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-mexico/press/news/details/1071767?lang=kk
Gasification of Kostanay region: coverage, plans and prospects 14.10.2025
To date, 84 out of 501 settlements in the region have been gasified (5 cities, 2 settlements of urban subordination: (village of Kachar of Rudny and village of Oktyabrsky city of Lisakovsk), as well as 77 rural settlements), which is 16.8%.The level of the gasified population in the region is 59.6% (492,302 out of 825,597 people). Access for the urban population is 77.1%, for the rural population 31.3%. In 2025, 3,566.3 million were allocated for the implementation of 5 projects (4 - construction and installation works, 1 – design and estimate documentation) for gas supply to the region. tenge (NF – 746.0 million tenge, MB – 386.3 million tenge, funds of Samruk-Kazyna JSC - 2,434.0 million tenge), including 4 transfers from 2024.For reference:- in the village of Kushmurun, Auliekolsky district (the facility is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026);- from the AGRS of the village of Auliekolsky to the village of Dievka with the connection of the village of Novoselovka in the Auliekolsky district (the facility is scheduled to be commissioned in 2025);- in the village of Dievka, Auliekolsky district (the facility is scheduled to be commissioned in 2025);- in the villages of Lesnoye, Berezovka, Fedorovsky district (the facility is scheduled to be commissioned in 2025);Also this year, it is planned to receive a positive conclusion of the state expertise on the project "Construction of gas distribution networks in the village of Novonezhinka, Auliekolsky district, Kostanay region."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1071795?lang=kk
A seminar on explaining the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Almaty 14.10.2025
A seminar on explaining the norms of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Almaty today, organized by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State Revenue Committee, together with the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken". The event brought together more than 800 participants – representatives of business, government agencies and NCE "Atameken".Vice Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov and Deputy Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanybek Nurzhanov presented the main amendments to the new Tax Code aimed at simplifying tax administration and creating favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, including reducing the volume of tax reporting by 30%, transferring desk inspections to a preventive format, eliminating automatic account blocking, simplifying procedures for granting deferrals and installments on tax obligations, reducing the number of special tax regimes to three, etc.Special attention was paid at the meeting to the taxation of the self-employed and small businesses. Zhanybek Nurzhanov said that flexible and understandable special tax regimes will be introduced for businesses and the self-employed from January 1, 2026. This will reduce bureaucratic procedures and allow entrepreneurs to focus on business development rather than complex reporting and inspections."The new Tax Code will create a more transparent and understandable system, reduce the administrative burden and become an incentive for the development of entrepreneurship and the country's economy," Yerzhan Birzhanov noted.Timur Zharkenov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Atameken, stressed the importance of constructive interaction between the state and business in the implementation of new standards.A question and answer session was held after the speakers' speeches. The seminar participants actively asked questions both in the audience and online through a QR code posted on information flyers. In addition, it was possible to send questions in writing through volunteers. This format provided an open dialogue and allowed discussing the most relevant topics directly with experts and developers of the draft law.The next seminar within the framework of a series of clarifications of the norms of the Tax Code will be held on September 24, 2025 in Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1071798?lang=kk
150 tons of waste collected in Atyrau region as part of World Clean Up Day 14.10.2025
A large-scale environmental cleanup event was held in Atyrau region in honor of World Clean Up Day, the Regional Communications Service reports.Regional executive bodies, businesses, volunteers, youth organizations, environmental activists, and local residents participated in the event. More than 10,000 people participated, including from districts and rural areas.The cleanup covered the area from the Samal to Saryozek microdistricts in Atyrau city, the area near the ring bridge in the Atyrau microdistrict, and all districts of the region. Approximately 150 tons of waste were collected and transported to specialized landfills.World Clean Up Day is an international environmental movement that takes place annually in more than 180 countries. Over 18 million volunteers participate in the event, clearing natural areas of waste. In Kazakhstan, a traditional cleanup day is held on the third Saturday of September.The event was organized by the Akimat of Atyrau region and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/1071807?lang=kk
The Constitutional Court continues its tradition of participating in the global environmental campaign World Cleanup Day 14.10.2025
Теlegram CС - https://t.me/consot_kz For the second year in a row, employees of the Constitutional Court took part in a coastal cleanup campaign in Astana. The initiative is part of the global World Cleanup Day campaign and the #EUBeachCleanup environmental campaign organized by the European Union Delegation and the Embassy of Estonia in Kazakhstan. This year, participants cleaned up the Esil River embankment.A total of about 400 people took part in the event, including diplomats, eco-activists, representatives of government agencies, international organizations, and residents of the capital.World Cleanup Day is one of the largest global movements, bringing together millions of volunteers, governments, and organizations. In 2023, the movement brought together 19 million participants from 198 countries and territories. Since 2024, World Cleanup Day has been declared an official UN Day, celebrated annually on September 20, and has now been added to the Calendar of International Days and Weeks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1071811?lang=kk