At a Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, Akim of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, reported on the work done in the field of housing construction in the region.The region planned to build 500 thousand square meters of housing by 2025. By the end of the year, 517.4 thousand square meters of housing (5,420 apartments) were built and commissioned. The plan was exceeded. This year, it is planned to commission 520 thousand square meters of housing."Modern, high-quality residential buildings are being constructed not only in cities but also, for the first time, in district centers. This improves the standard of living and employment opportunities for residents of the regions," noted Kumar Aksakalov.In 2025, 548 rental apartments were purchased for citizens in need of housing, amounting to 7.6 billion tenge.To improve housing affordability, the construction of credit housing continues.In 2025, through the issuance of securities worth 12.1 billion tenge, 18 apartment buildings with a total area of 67.5 thousand square meters were commissioned.Otbasy Bank, under state programs, issued 1,046 loans at preferential rates of 2% and 5%, and under the "Nauryz" program — 736 loans. The total loan amount was 30.7 billion tenge.To provide additional support to citizens on the housing waiting list, an agreement was signed with Kazakhstan Housing Company in November 2025 for the implementation of rental housing with the right to purchase."To provide housing for young specialists, the 'Kostanay Zhastary' program is being implemented. Over three years, 344 loans amounting to about 5 billion tenge have been issued. This year, an additional 1.8 billion tenge in loans will be issued," noted the head of the region.The Akim of the region also reported that this year, the construction of 34 multi-apartment residential buildings is planned. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1178574?lang=kk

On March 31, 2026, in accordance with the approved schedule of live online broadcasts on social media, State Labor Inspector for the Karaganda Region O.A. Ponomareva held an informational and explanatory live session on the topic: “Disciplinary Actions.”During the broadcast, key provisions of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015, No. 414-V LRK, regulating issues of holding employees disciplinarily liable, were reviewed. Participants were informed about the grounds for applying disciplinary actions, their types, the procedure for their documentation, as well as the time limits for their imposition and the possibilities for appeal.Listeners received detailed information about the rights and obligations of employees and employers when applying disciplinary measures.Such online events contribute to improving the legal awareness of the population and clarifying the norms of the labor legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-enbek/press/news/details/1190384?lang=kk

On March 11, 2026, counter-terrorism exercises will be conducted in the city of Ridder.During the exercise, operational response to various scenarios at facilities vulnerable to terrorist threats will be practiced. For this purpose, certain restrictive measures will be introduced, including temporary restrictions on vehicle traffic.Residents of Ridder are kindly asked to treat this event with understanding, observe safety measures, and comply with the lawful requirements of the government agencies involved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1178499?lang=kk

In anticipation of the celebration of Nauryz in Kazakhstan, the large-scale nationwide campaign "Nauryz Sale" will commence, running from March 13 to 23, 2026, across the entire country. The initiative aims to support domestic producers, stimulate internal trade, and create a unified festive atmosphere for the residents and guests of the country.During the campaign period, retail entities will offer the public festive discounts of 10 to 70 percent on food and non-food items from selected product groups. Promotional items will be highlighted in sales areas with special festive navigation and branded "Nauryz" design, thematic price tags, branded signs, banners, and other POS materials, allowing customers to easily navigate the assortment and quickly find items with reduced prices.In the Kostanay region, the following will participate in the "Nauryz Sale" campaign: TC "Astykzhan", TC "Solnechny", TC "SMALL", TC "Mister Apelsin", TC "Merkuriy", TC "Zetro", TC "TSUM", TC "MART", TC "Kostanay Plaza", TC "Kazakh-French Center".Special attention within the campaign is given to supporting domestic producers. Special sales zones will be organized for them in shopping centers, where products from Kazakhstani companies will be presented at prices 10–20 percent below market average.Also, earlier the Ministry of Trade and Integration announced the holding of the nationwide competition "Sauda in Digital Nauryz" among retail entities in Kazakhstan. The competition runs from March 13 to 20, 2026, and is aimed at implementing modern digital solutions in the festive decoration of retail facilities and developing innovative services.Participants are invited to present their projects in four categories: "Best Digital Decoration", "Best Digital Greeting", "Best Use of Artificial Intelligence", and "Most Creative Digital Project". To participate, it is necessary to post a video on Instagram with the hashtag #saudadigitalnauryz and tag the official page of the Ministry of Trade and Integration.The winners will be determined by an expert commission based on criteria of creativity, use of artificial intelligence technologies, national identity, audience engagement, and project implementation quality. The competition results will be summarized on March 20, 2026, after which a ceremonial award ceremony for the winners will take place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1180983?lang=kk

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Portuguese singer Lara Aleixo, who became well known in Kazakhstan thanks to her performances of Kazakh songs, visited the Akmola Region. A video of her singing Kazakh compositions previously spread widely across Kaznet and attracted significant attention from social media users.As part of her visit, the artist came to the city of Kokshetau, where she performed for the audience. In addition, the singer explored several tourist attractions in the region. She visited the Burabay resort area and the Multimedia Interactive Complex, where she had the opportunity to learn more about the history, nature, and culture of Kazakhstan.According to Lara Aleixo, the trip left a strong impression on her. The singer noted the beauty of the nature in the Akmola Region and the hospitality of the local people.The artist also shared that she plans to continue studying the Kazakh language and performing Kazakh songs in order to become even more deeply acquainted with the country’s culture.The singer’s visit has become another example of how Kazakh culture and music resonate with people from different parts of the world.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-tourism/press/news/details/1178435?lang=kk

Within the Kazakhstan Cooperation Programme (KCP), KazAID invites participants to join an expert webinar dedicated to the practical application of artificial intelligence.During the session, the following topics will be discussed:basic Al tools (summarization, analytics, content generation)advanced solutions (RAG systems, Al agents, multi-agent models)the economics of Al implementationreal use cases for the public and corporate sectorsKey speaker - Yesset Zhussupov, PhD in Computer Science, graduate of RFMS, founder and CEO of Rama - the first venture studio in Kazakhstan. An expert in financial modeling and integrating Al technologies into the financial sector, combining academic research, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation.Date: March 18Time: 15:00 (UTC+5, Astana)Format: Online (Zoom)Working language: RussianJoin the discussion on the real capabilities of Al and gain practical insight into its implementationRegistration is available via the link in the profile bio.https://forms.gle/XvLoT2TmN92FoKsi8 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1178406?lang=kk

Buiratau National Park is one of the key protected natural areas of Central Kazakhstan, established to conserve the steppe and forest-steppe ecosystems of the Saryarka region. The park was created in 2011 on the border of the Akmola and Karaganda regions.Its landscapes include the ancient Ereymentau mountains, granite outcrops, vast steppes, and small forest ecosystems. More than 450 plant species grow here, while wildlife includes argali sheep, roe deer, wild boar, wolves, and many other steppe animals.Buiratau is also an important habitat for rare birds of prey. The park plays a significant role in nature conservation, scientific research, and biodiversity protection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-tourism/press/news/details/1178417?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers,On March 11, 2026, at 3 p.m., a live broadcast on the topic "Changes in the CPN" will be held on the Department's Instagram page @pavlodar_mkd. Advance payments".The speaker will be the head of the office of camera monitoring Sembayeva Galiya Temirbekovna.The moderator is Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1178270?lang=kk

In accordance with subparagraph 5) of Article 25 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Veterinary Medicine", it is the responsibility of individuals and legal entities to ensure the identification of farm animals.The procedure for identifying farm animals is based on the Rules for Identifying Farm Animals, approved by Order No. 7-1/68 of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 30, 2015.Young farm animals are identified no later than fourteen business days after the following age:-calves, lambs, kids, and camels – after seven days from the date of birth;-foals – from the age of four months;The procedure for identifying farm animals includes:1) assigning an individual number to farm animals in one of the ways specified in paragraph 8 of these Rules;2) inclusion of information in the database for identifying farm animals (hereinafter referred to as the database);3) issuance of a veterinary passport in the form specified in Appendix 2 to these Regulations.The assignment of an individual number is carried out depending on the type of farm animal, in one of the following ways: 1) tagging (for cattle, small ruminants, camels, pigs, and piglets that are not slaughtered before the age of nine months and are kept in agricultural enterprises, peasant and farm households, and are intended for industrial farming and fattening). The tags are not removed during the entire life of the farm animal. If the products (means) for identifying farm animals are damaged or lost (if it is impossible to determine the individual number of the farm animal), the animal owner should contact the veterinary organization of the relevant administrative unit.2) branding or chipping (for horses);Identification of farm animals is carried out by the Veterinary Station of the Mandykarinsky District of the Veterinary Department of the Akimat of the Kostanay Region and by veterinary doctors of veterinary stations in rural districts.According to subparagraph 6) of Article 25 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Veterinary Medicine, individuals and legal entities are required to notify the veterinary service of the birth, acquisition, slaughter, sale, and death of an animal.Failure to notify the veterinary authorities of the acquisition of an animal, the resulting offspring, slaughter, sale, and death of an animal, in accordance with paragraph 9 of Article 406 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is punishable by a warning or a fine of 5 МРП for individuals, 25 МРП for small businesses or non-profit organizations, 50 МРП for medium-sized businesses, and 100 МРП for large businesses.GU "Mendykaryn District Territorial Inspection of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Borovskoye Village, 83 Altynsarin Street, phone number: 2-40-94Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1178306?lang=kk

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The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that according to Article 566 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the tax on vehicles is calculated by the taxpayer independently.You can calculate the tax amount using:- electronic service "Calculation of transport tax" on the portal of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan kgd.gov.kz ;- the "e-Salyq Azamat" mobile application in the "Calculators" section.To calculate, you must specify:- the year of calculation of the tax is 2025;- the number of months of actual ownership of the vehicle;- type of vehicle;- engine capacity.The tax rate depends on the size of the monthly calculation index (MCI) and the engine capacity of the vehicle.At the same time, the MCI effective on January 1 of the corresponding fiscal year is used to calculate the tax.For example, the MCI of 3,932 tenge is used to calculate the tax for 2025.The vehicle tax is paid at the place of residence of an individual.When paying through banks or ATMs, you must specify the following details:- Budget classification code (KBK) – 104402;- the payment destination code (KNP) is 911;- The penalty fee is 912.To pay the tax, you need to know the VIN code, which is a unique vehicle number consisting of 17 characters. It is indicated in the vehicle's technical data sheet:- for passenger cars, this is the body number;- for trucks– the chassis number.In case of absence of a vehicle (as a result of theft or for other reasons), the owner must provide information from the authorized state body confirming this fact to the State Revenue department at the place of residence.Payment of vehicle tax by individuals for 2025 must be made no later than April 1, 2026.The State Revenue Department recalls that paying taxes is a constitutional obligation of every citizen, and urges timely fulfillment of tax obligations.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1188181?lang=kk

In the Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region, the head of the Department of State Revenues in the Akkol region, Mayr Magzhanovna Karaulov, was held for a well-deserved rest.For more than 30 years, Mayra Magzhanovna worked in the state revenue bodies, during her work she established herself as a competent and competent leader.She began work as a tax inspector of the tax inspectorate in the Kokshetau region.For exemplary performance of her official duties and for labor achievements in the economy, Mayra Karaulova was awarded the badge "Excellence in Tax Service," "Excellence in State Revenue," "10 years of the State Revenue Committee," "Excellence in Financial Service," as well as jubilee medals for the 100th anniversary of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for the 10th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan and medal "Patriot of Kazakhstan." She was repeatedly awarded letters of thanks of Akim of Akmola region and Certificates of Honor of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Dear Maira Magzhanovna!Please accept sincere congratulations on the significant date of reaching a well-deserved rest! We wish you good health, long life, prosperity and good luck!Best wishes to the staff of the Department state revenues in the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1178254?lang=kk

Предварительные итоги работы Проектного офиса внедрения Налогового кодекса рассмотрели на 8 заседании под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина.Всего на заседаниях Проектного офиса уже рассмотрено 60 вопросов, связанных с имплементацией норм Налогового кодекса. В частности, в сфере здравоохранения уже завершается работа по внесению в подзаконные акты изменений, касающиеся применения НДС при импорте лекарств и медицинских изделий и освобождения от НДС орфанных и социально значимых лекарств. 13 февраля этого года принят приказ Министерства здравоохранения об установлении предельных цен на лекарства и медизделия без учета НДС.Министерства промышленности и строительства, энергетики, финансов, Комитет по регулированию естественных монополий и Самрук-Казына прорабатывают изменения в правила закупок в части приобретения товаров, работ и услуг у налогоплательщиков, применяющих специальный налоговый режим на основе упрощенной декларации. Речь идет о механизмах, направленных на соблюдение налогового законодательства, производственных процессов и поддержание конкурентной среды без увеличения затрат со стороны квазигосударственных компаний. Единую основу для разработки соответствующих изменений, исходя из идеологии Налогового кодекса, формирует Министерство национальной экономики.Остальные вопросы, касающиеся администрирования «с чистого листа», смены налоговых режимов, финансового сектора, работы ИСНА и другие были решены в оперативном порядке.В перечень вопросов, требующих внесения изменений в Налоговый кодекс, вошли:Применение вычета по ИПН при изменении группы инвалидностиРазмер налогового вычета зависит от группы инвалидности (5000 или 882 МРП). При изменении группы в течение года возникает вопрос о размере применяемого вычета.Предлагается закрепить норму, согласно которой при изменении группы инвалидности в течение года применяется максимальный вычет – 5000 МРП, по принципу «поглощения» (ст.404 НК), и внести уточнение в редакцию нормы.Отмена требования по выписке ЭСФ по вознаграждениям по займамОбороты по вознаграждениям по кредитам, займам и микрокредитам освобождены от НДС (ст.474 НК). Однако из-за редакционных неточностей формулировки они не включены в перечень операций, по которым не требуется ЭСФ.Предлагается исключить требование по выписке ЭСФ по таким операциям и применить норму ретроспективно с 1 января 2026 года.Расширение перечня сведений, не относящихся к налоговой тайнеПредлагается исключить из налоговой тайны сведения:о суммах социальных платежей;о задолженности по социальным платежам;отдельные регистрационные данные налогоплательщика.Изменения направлены на цифровизацию администрирования и упрощение исполнения социальных обязательств. Требуется корректировка ст.45 НК.Подтверждение ввоза ГСМ для авиации при освобождении от НДСНК освобождает от НДС импорт ГСМ для воздушных перевозок (ст.479). Однако действующая формулировка может требовать подтверждение ввоза дипломатическими представительствами, что относится к другому подпункту статьи.Предлагается внести уточнение в норму, чтобы исключить возможные разночтения.Освобождение от акциза экспорта энергетических напитковВ настоящее время экспорт подакцизных товаров освобождается от акциза. Однако при давальческой переработке акциз возникает у переработчика при передаче готовой продукции владельцу сырья, даже если товар затем экспортируется.Предлагается освободить от акциза такую передачу продукции, если она предназначена для последующего экспорта. Аналогичный механизм уже действует для нефтепродуктов.Зачисление НДПИ по ОПИ по месту добычиБюджетный кодекс предусматривает зачисление НДПИ за общераспространенные полезные ископаемые в бюджеты по месту расположения объекта добычи.В то же время НК предусматривает уплату налога по месту регистрации недропользователя.Предлагается внести изменения в НК и формы отчетности для приведения норм в соответствие.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1178251?lang=kk

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Rwanda Barlybay Sadykov presented his Letters of Credence to President Paul Kagame.During the formal credential presentation ceremony, the Kazakhstani Ambassador stated that Astana attaches particular importance to strengthening relations between the two countries, including intensifying political dialogue and cooperation in trade, economic, investment, and humanitarian spheres.Special attention during the conversation was given to the outcomes of the landmark official visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Kazakhstan on 27–29 May 2025. The Ambassador noted that the agreements reached during that visit have laid a solid foundation for elevating bilateral partnership to a qualitatively new level.In turn, Paul Kagame stated that Kazakhstan is an important and perspective partner for Rwanda, expressing readiness to further deepen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, including digitization, the mining industry, agriculture, and others. He warmly recalled his negotiations with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana and reaffirmed his commitment to implementing joint projects.The President of Rwanda congratulated the Kazakh diplomat on his official assumption of his duties and wished him success in further strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and Rwanda. The Head of the Rwanda expressed his gratitude to the President of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev for his commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached during his visit to Kazakhstan, and conveyed warm wishes to the leadership and people of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1178171?lang=kk

Amman, March 10, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay met with Minister of Transport of Jordan H.E. Mr. Nidal Murdi Abdullah Katamin.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the development of Kazakh-Jordanian cooperation in the transport and logistics sphere and prospects for expanding bilateral interactions. The interlocutors emphasized the high level of political dialogue and confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the partnership.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of agreements previously reached at the highest level, including the consideration of establishing air links between Kazakhstan and Jordan.The parties also highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in transport infrastructure and logistics, including the development of international transport corridors between Central Asia and the Middle East.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue engagement through the relevant authorities to further advance cooperation in the transport sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1178176?lang=kk

Athens, March 10, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin held talks with the Director of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), Spyridon Flogaitis.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and EPLO in the fields of public law, public administration, as well as academic and expert interaction. Particular attention was given to the development of partnerships with Kazakh universities and research centers, the implementation of joint educational and research projects, academic mobility programs, and the participation of Kazakh specialists and scholars in international events and expert initiatives organized by the organization.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed his interlocutor about the political and institutional reforms being implemented in the country at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, including the upcoming referendum on the adoption of a new Constitution. It was noted that the constitutional reforms are aimed at further strengthening the rule of law, developing democratic institutions, and improving the system of public administration.In turn, Spyridon Flogaitis highly appreciated the reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, noting their importance for strengthening the rule of law and modernizing state institutions. He also positively noted the active participation of Kazakh educational and research institutions in the activities of EPLO, including cooperation with several leading universities of the country and the involvement of Kazakh experts in the organization’s international programs and expert structures.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further expanding cooperation and outlined promising areas for future interaction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/1178196?lang=kk

10 March 2026, Vienna - Kazakhstan delegation is participating in the 66th session of Working Group “B” of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), which is being held under the chairmanship of Erlan Batyrbekov, Director General of the National Nuclear Center of Kazakhstan.In his statement, the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, noted that the current challenges in the international security architecture require urgent collective responses and the restoration of mutual trust among states. In this regard, he reminded the participants of the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, to resume high-level dialogue among nuclear-weapon states. The initiative aims to significantly reduce the risk of the use of nuclear weapons and strengthen the regimes of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Kazakhstan also expressed its readiness to provide a platform for such negotiations.The Ambassador also emphasized that in 2026 Kazakhstan and the international community mark the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the signing of the CTBT. The closure of the test site became an important historical milestone that contributed to the establishment of a global moratorium on nuclear testing, which ultimately led to negotiations and the adoption of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.In this regard, Kazakhstan reaffirmed that it will continue to strictly adhere to its international commitments and contribute to the CTBTO verification regime by providing real-time data from the five International Monitoring System (IMS) stations located on its territory.The 66th session of the CTBTO Working Group “B” will continue until 19 March 2026. At the conclusion of the session, the States Signatories are expected to review and adopt the final report of the meeting.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1178209?lang=kk

The Hague, 10 March 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Akan Rakhmetullin met with the President of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) Michael Schmid. During the meeting, the head of Eurojust presented the agency's work as a key coordination hub supporting the activities of prosecutors and judicial authorities of EU member states and their international partners in the field of criminal justice. Special emphasis was placed on its role in combating transnational crime, including economic and financial crimes, money laundering, cybercrime, drug trafficking and terrorism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1178210?lang=kk