Last weekend, agricultural fairs were held across the country. Ninety-five venues were organized across all regions of Kazakhstan, where over 1,400 domestic agricultural producers presented their products. The key feature of these fairs is the sale of socially important food products directly from farmers, without intermediaries or markups.Beef was the most popular product among buyers. A total of approximately 170 tons were sold across the country. The capital led the sales volume, with residents purchasing approximately 60 tons of meat at prices ranging from 3,100 to 3,500 tenge per kilogram. In Almaty, 25 tons of beef were sold at prices ranging from 3,100 to 4,000 tenge. Prices were significantly lower in the regions. In the West Kazakhstan region, beef sold for 2,500 to 2,800 tenge per kilogram, in the Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions for 2,500 tenge, in Pavlodar from 2,300 to 2,600 tenge, and in North Kazakhstan from 2,700 to 3,200 tenge per kilogram.Potatoes were also in high demand. Over 400 tons were sold throughout the country. Depending on the region, prices ranged from 100 to 230 tenge per kilogram.Agricultural fairs will continue. About 1,700 fairs are planned for the fourth quarter. They will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on all public holidays. Participation remains free for domestic producers, and trading spaces are provided free of charge.Agricultural fairs remain an effective tool for supporting farmers and keeping prices down. Residents enjoy attending these events, where they can purchase fresh, high-quality produce directly from producers at affordable prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1085455?lang=kk

Шымкент қаласында «Таза Қазақстан» республикалық экологиялық акциясы аясында кезекті жалпы қалалық сенбілік өтті. Акцияның басты мақсаты - қала тұрғындарын біріктіріп, аумақтарды қоқыстан тазарту, қоршаған ортаға қамқорлық таныту және экологиялық мәдениетті арттыру. Бұл жолы тазалық жұмыстары «Мирас» шағын ауданындағы шатқалда ұйымдастырылды. Қала аумағын қоқыстан тазарту үшін мекемелер өздеріне бекітілген учаскелерде санитарлық тазалау, қоқыс шығару жұмыстарын жүргізді. Жер қатынастары басқармасының қызметкерлері де белсене қатысып, өздеріне тиесілі аумақта тазалық жұмыстарын атқарды. Мұндай шаралар - табиғатқа қамқорлық танытудың, қоғамның бірлігі мен жауапкершілігінің айқын көрінісі.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/jerqatynastary/press/news/details/1085468?lang=kk

On October 8, 2025, a regional scientific and practical conference was held on the topic: “The Role of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Interethnic and Interfaith Harmony: Experience and Prospects.”The purpose of the event was to highlight the role of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in strengthening the model of interethnic and interfaith harmony, as well as to discuss promising directions for the development of state policy in this area.The conference was attended by scholars, master’s students, university students, members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of the North Kazakhstan Region, representatives of the media, government officials, and civil society.The Department for Religious Affairs of the North Kazakhstan Region was represented by N. Nurmagambet, Head of the Department for the Prevention of Extremism and Rehabilitation Work, who delivered a presentation titled “Dialogue of Religions for Peace and the Future.”The conference became an important platform for exchanging views, generating new ideas, and strengthening cooperation in the field of interethnic and interfaith relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko-udr/press/news/details/1085525?lang=kk

On October 9, 2025, a meeting of the Regional Council of Parent Associations was held on the topic: “Regional Cooperation between Parent Committees and Schools: The Path to Forming an Honest and Responsible Citizen.”Modern education is impossible without the active participation of parents. The interaction between family and school is the foundation for raising honest, responsible, and patriotic citizens. Representatives of parent councils from various districts and the city of Petropavlovsk took part in the meeting. During the meeting, issues were discussed related to the protection of children's rights, prevention of offenses, value formation, counteraction to destructive influences, and family support.The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Department of Education, the Police Department, the Emergency Situations Department, the Department for Religious Affairs, and the Center for Psychological and Pedagogical Support. On behalf of the Department of Education, the Head of the Division, N. Nurmagambet, delivered a speech.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko-udr/press/news/details/1085548?lang=kk

On October 9, 2025, an informational legal seminar was held for young people.The speaker was the Head of Department of the Administration, N. Nurmagambet.During the meeting, the key provisions of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of religion were explained to the youth.Particular attention was paid to the issues of spiritual and moral education of the younger generation.Participants actively engaged in the discussion, asked questions of interest, and received comprehensive answers from the expert.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko-udr/press/news/details/1085552?lang=kk

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Belgrade, October 12, 2025 – The musicians of the ethno-folk ensemble Turan and Qazaqconcert launched their Balkan tour “Melodies of the Great Steppe” in the capital of Serbia – Belgrade. Authentic dombra kyuis, folk epics, as well as works of Kazakh and world classical music were performed in the Kolarac concert hall, renowned for its rich musical traditions.The festive event was dedicated to the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan and brought together representatives of Serbia’s political leadership, the diplomatic corps, academic and scientific circles, heads of public organizations, business representatives, media, and figures of culture and sports.Guests also had the opportunity to view a photo exhibition dedicated to outstanding Kazakh women. The Serbian audience warmly received the performance of the Kazakh musicians. The concert tour will continue with performances in the cities of Užice and Vranje.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1085259?lang=kk

An event dedicated to the "Day of the elderly" was held in the Mirolyubovsky rural district.Within the framework of the event, a solemn greeting from the akim of the district took place, followed by a concert program. At the end of the concert, a festive table with tea and treats was organized for the elderly. At the end of the event, words of gratitude and sincere congratulations were addressed to the elderly.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-mirolubovka/press/news/details/1085261?lang=kk

On September 15-19 in Washington (USA) the World Intellectual Property Organization, together with the United States Copyright Office, organized an international seminar on copyright. Ilyas Kabdulin, Head of the Copyright Department of the Intellectual Property Rights Committee of the Ministry of Justice, took part in the seminar from the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was also attended by representatives of state agencies in the field of intellectual property from developing countries such as Bangladesh, Botswana, Egypt, Cambodia, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, the Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Paraguay, Suriname, St. Kitts and Nevis, Ukraine, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Jamaica. The seminar program included a study of the U.S. copyright registration and collective management systems.All participants presented their countries' progress in developing copyright laws and collective management systems.In his presentation, Ilyas Kabdulin, a representative of Kazakhstan, spoke about current trends in the development of copyright in our country, changes to copyright legislation and the creation and launch of a unified digital platform in the field of collective rights management.The participants of the program highly appreciated the speech of the representative of our country, and also showed genuine interest in a single digital platform as a unique tool that can lead to full openness and transparency of the activities of organizations of collective rights management.Representatives of a number of countries, including Kenya and Paraguay, expressed a desire to adopt the experience of Kazakhstan and create a similar platform in their own country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1085308?lang=kk

As part of the national campaign "Taza Kazakhstan," residents of the Arshaly rural district are actively involved in the improvement of their local communities. From early morning, they take on the task of cleaning their neighborhoods, tidying up their yards, and clearing the streets and surrounding areas of debris and fallen leaves.These activities not only contribute to the cleanliness and comfort of the villages, but also foster a sense of responsibility and unity among the residents. The campaign continues, and everyone can contribute to the shared effort to preserve the cleanliness and beauty of their local community.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-denisov-arshaly/press/news/details/1085311?lang=kk

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On September 15-19 in Washington (USA) the World Intellectual Property Organization, together with the United States Copyright Office, organized an international seminar on copyright. Ilyas Kabdulin, Head of the Copyright Department of the Intellectual Property Rights Committee of the Ministry of Justice, took part in the seminar from the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was also attended by representatives of state agencies in the field of intellectual property from developing countries such as Bangladesh, Botswana, Egypt, Cambodia, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, the Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Paraguay, Suriname, St. Kitts and Nevis, Ukraine, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Jamaica. The seminar program included a study of the U.S. copyright registration and collective management systems.All participants presented their countries' progress in developing copyright laws and collective management systems.In his presentation, Ilyas Kabdulin, a representative of Kazakhstan, spoke about current trends in the development of copyright in our country, changes to copyright legislation and the creation and launch of a unified digital platform in the field of collective rights management.The participants of the program highly appreciated the speech of the representative of our country, and also showed genuine interest in a single digital platform as a unique tool that can lead to full openness and transparency of the activities of organizations of collective rights management.Representatives of a number of countries, including Kenya and Paraguay, expressed a desire to adopt the experience of Kazakhstan and create a similar platform in their own country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kis/press/news/details/1085376?lang=kk

A subbotnik was held as part of the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan". The event was attended by employees of the Akim's office in Arshaly rural district and local residents. The participants cleaned up their residential and public areas, removed garbage and fallen leaves, and improved the surrounding areas. Such initiatives contribute to raising the environmental awareness of the population and fostering a responsible attitude towards the environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-denisov-arshaly/press/news/details/1085401?lang=kk

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As part of the nationwide ecological campaign "Clean Kazakhstan," a community cleanup event titled "Cultural Heritage – A Shared Responsibility" was held at the Koylyk settlement in the Koylyk rural district of Sarkand district, located on the UNESCO World Heritage List.The cleanup involved representatives from the Department of Culture, Archives and Documentation of the Zhetysu region, the akimat of Sarkand district, youth from the Koylyk rural district, as well as cultural sector workers.During the event, tasks included cleaning the territory of the historic settlement, restoring a damaged information board, and sorting waste for recycling.The goal of the campaign is to preserve historical and cultural heritage, care for the environment, and promote ecological awareness among the youth.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1085406?lang=kk

On October 13, 2025, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty, Zhanibek Abdrashov, received Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty Jiang Wei on the occasion of the completion of her diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan. During the conversation, Zh. Abdrashov thanked for the contribution to the expansion and strengthening of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two fraternal countries and wished the diplomat success in her future activities. The Consul General was also awarded a certificate of honour on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in recognition of her significant contribution to the development of political, economic, and cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and China.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1085415?lang=kk

The State Revenue Departments of the Terenkol district, the city of Ekibastuz and the Pavlodar region held Open Days for taxpayers, during which consultations were provided on key changes to the Tax Code, which will enter into force in 2026.  The participants of the event were able to learn about upcoming innovations in tax legislation, as well as ask their questions.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1087875?lang=kk

Astana, October 10, 2025 – The Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with JSC “NC Kazakh Invest,” held an acceleration session dedicated to the development of pumped-storage power plants (PSPPs) and stimulating investment in the country’s energy infrastructure.The purpose of the event was to identify systemic barriers hindering the implementation of investment projects in the PSPP sector and to develop concrete proposals for improving the regulatory and institutional framework.The session was attended by representatives of government bodies and businesses, including the ministries of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Ecology and Natural Resources, JSC “Samruk-Energo,” “KEGOC,” the “Atameken” National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, JSC “Qazaqstan Investment Corporation,” and others.From the international side, experts from PowerChina and China Southern Power Grid International (CSGI) participated, presenting proposals for introducing advanced technologies and international best practices in the PSPP sector.Opening the event, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the MFA of Kazakhstan Gabidulla Ospankulov emphasized the strategic importance of developing pumped-storage capacities for Kazakhstan: “The implementation of pumped-storage power plant projects is an important direction for Kazakhstan’s energy development. Such facilities help effectively balance electricity generation and consumption, enhancing the reliability and flexibility of the national energy system. We are ready to work jointly with international partners and investors to promote these initiatives,” he stated.During the discussion, it was noted that, according to the National Digital Investment Platform (NDIP), 88 investment projects worth about 26 trillion tenge are being implemented in the energy sector, creating more than 7,000 jobs.Particular attention was paid to projects involving foreign partners, including agreements between JSC “Samruk-Energo” and China Southern Power Grid on the joint development of a pumped-storage power plant project.As part of the acceleration, working groups were formed with the participation of representatives from ministries, national companies, and investors. Practical issues were discussed – from site selection and design to tariff-setting mechanisms, investment return, and the provision of state guarantees. The participants developed proposals to be submitted for consideration to the relevant sectoral government bodies.Representatives of PowerChina and CSGI shared their experience in implementing large PSPP projects in China, noting that the development of energy storage systems is an essential condition for integrating renewable sources and achieving carbon neutrality.At the end of the session, it was emphasized that the construction of PSPPs in Kazakhstan will become a key element of the energy transition, ensuring the stability of the power system and enabling the safe integration of renewable and nuclear generation.JSC “NC Kazakh Invest” will continue to support the proposed initiatives and coordinate work with investors, further promoting projects in the hydropower sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1085485?lang=kk

A Gift from the Heart: Inmates at a Maximum Security Colony in EKO Surprise Seniors for the International Day of Older PersonsSomething has happened in the East Kazakhstan region that has offered a new perspective on the penitentiary system.Ahead of the International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on October 1st, the staff and inmates of Institution No. 18 (a maximum security colony) of the Penal Enforcement System Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan decided to make a truly necessary and touching gift. This time, the location for the benevolent initiative was the Ust-Kamenogorsk Center for the Provision of Special Social Services (a boarding house for the elderly, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities) in the Solnechny village.Instead of the traditional treats and concerts, the colony's administration, with the support of local individual entrepreneurs, manufactured and delivered essential items from the Shemonaikha district that are vital for comfortable living: litter bins to help maintain cleanliness on the grounds, new, durable benches for outdoor rest, and, what caused particular delight, canes made with incredible care and attention to detail.The canes were the highlight of the initiative. The inmates, demonstrating skill and humanity, created items that looked more like individual, custom orders than mass-produced goods."The grandmothers and grandfathers especially liked the canes," said Laura Aldazhumanova, an employee of Institution No. 18 of the Penal Enforcement Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. "They are thoughtfully made of wood with a comfortable, ergonomic handle. And most importantly—we took care of safety: the base is rubberized to prevent slipping. They turned out very light and convenient."This campaign is a striking example of how institutions of the Penal Enforcement Committee are not only engaged in rehabilitation but also contribute to the social life of the region. The inmates who took part in creating the gifts were able to feel like they were a part of a useful and kind deed, and the elderly received not just inventory, but items made with heart and respect.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-vko/press/news/details/1085091?lang=kk