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In 2025, 87 offspring from 31 animal species were born at the Almaty Zoo. Furthermore, the zoo's collection is annually replenished with new and rare species, such as the bison, tamandua, civet, genet, and agama. This was announced by the head of the Almaty City Culture Department, Daniyar Aliyev, at a briefing held at the Regional Communications Service.Today, the Almaty Zoo is one of the oldest and most significant zoos in Kazakhstan. On its 21-hectare territory, it currently houses over 4,000 animals, birds, and reptiles belonging to 385 species. Of these, 76 species are included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, and 24 species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan."In 2025, the number of zoo visitors reached 1.2 million people. This clearly demonstrates the high popularity of our zoo in the country and the region. The annual increase in attendance is the result of our work and a reflection of the mission to preserve nature," noted the head of the department, Daniyar Aliyev.In 2025, the Almaty Zoo was accepted as a full member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA). This status confirms the zoo's compliance with international standards and opens up new opportunities in the field of animal conservation and scientific research.This year, a large-scale reconstruction will take place at the Almaty Zoo. The goal of the project is to create a comfortable, modern, and educationally rich space for visitors. Upon completion of the reconstruction, the zoo will be able to accommodate up to 2 million people per year.The Almaty Zoo is a unique place that fosters a love for nature and provides knowledge and vivid impressions for both children and adults. In this new stage of its development, the zoo is expected to become not only the largest modern center in Almaty but in the entire Central Asian region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1149668?lang=kk

JSC “SPC Almaty” is launching concessional loans for entrepreneurs as part of the implementation of mechanisms to stabilize prices of socially important food products (SIFP).The loans will be provided to replenish working capital at an annual interest rate of 0.01% and will enable entrepreneurs to cover key operating expenses, including the purchase of raw materials, payment for services, salaries, and logistics.In turn, producers and retailers will undertake obligations to restrain prices for socially important food products. The volume of supplies is determined by the entrepreneur, and upon receiving the loan, prices on store shelves will be fixed for a specified period. The loan term ranges from three months to three years.The socially important food products covered by the concessional financing include:№Product Name1First grade wheat flour2Wheat bread made from first-class flour (shaped)3Horns4Buckwheat groats (yadritsa)5Ground rice (round grain)6Potato7Carrot canteen8Onion9White cabbage10Tomatoes (except "cherry" and "grape" varieties)11Cucumbers (except "gherkins"variety)12Apples13White sugar-granulated sugar14Sunflower oil15Beef with bones16Boneless beef17Minced meat18Lamb, including boneless meat19Horse meat, including boneless meat20Fresh, chilled and frozen fish (bream, crucian carp, walleye, carp, carp)21Chicken meat (thigh, drumstick, chicken legs)22Chickens (carcass)23Pasteurized, ultra-pasteurized, sterilized milk from 2.2% to 6% fat content without flavoring additives (except for lactose-free)24Kefir 2 – 3% fat content (excluding lactose-free)25Sour cream (excluding lactose-free)26Cottage cheese: 5 – 9% fat content (excluding lactose-free)27Hard, semi-hard cheese 40-50% fat content28Butter (unsalted, from 72.5 % to 80% fat content, without fillers and vegetable fats)29Chicken egg (Category I)30Black tea (without flavoring additives, except packaged)          Entrepreneurs can ознакомиться with the loan terms on the official website of SPC “Almaty” via the published announcement.          The decision on granting loans to business entities is made by the Commission for Ensuring the Implementation of Price Stabilization Mechanisms for SSFP under the Akimat of Almaty.          Applications are accepted until February 20, 2026. For consultations, entrepreneurs may contact +7 701 410 49 12.          Currently, SPC “Almaty” has active loan agreements with the following producers: “Sary-Bulak” Company — Category I eggs at no more than 59 tenge per unit on store shelves;“Alatau Kus” — chicken thighs and leg quarters at 1,100 tenge, drumsticks at 1,650 tenge;“Nauryz Agro KZ” — chicken thighs and leg quarters at 1,250 tenge.Price stabilization for these products is ensured for a period of up to three years.          SPC “Almaty” also cooperates with major retail chains. Through the Magnum Cash&Carry network, 10,440 tons of vegetables (potatoes — 5,120 tons, carrots — 2,000 tons, onions — 2,120 tons, cabbage — 1,200 tons) are being stabilized at fixed prices until April 30, 2026.          In addition, an agreement with the same retail chain remains in effect until March 2026 to stabilize prices for 11 SSFP items (buckwheat, rice, pasta, oil, dairy products, chicken, beef, flour, salt, and others).  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1149659?lang=kk

Popular Azerbaijani travel bloggers Orkhan Aslanov, Seymur Aliyev, and Ayaz Kara have visited Almaty and the Shymbulak ski resort. The interest of foreign influencers in the mountainous locations of the metropolis confirms the city's growing appeal as a destination for winter and active tourism. This was reported by the Almaty Tourism Department.During their trip, the guests familiarized themselves with Shymbulak's infrastructure, appreciated the variety of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of different skill levels, as well as the unique combination of mountain landscapes and the panorama of Almaty.Orkhan Aslanov, for whom this is not his first visit to Almaty, noted that the city and the Shymbulak resort reveal themselves to him in a new way each time. He said that night skiing made a particularly strong impression on him."Descending from a height of about 3200 meters against the backdrop of the night city is an experience that cannot be described in words. It absolutely must be felt," shared the blogger.Seymur Aliyev, in turn, emphasized the high potential for tourist exchange between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan."Almaty attracts with its culture, people, and the convenient location of ski resorts near the city, which makes the vacation comfortable and interesting," he noted.This was Ayaz Kara's first time in Kazakhstan. He was particularly impressed by the night skiing at Shymbulak. "Here you feel sincere hospitality and friendliness," the blogger shared."Publications by influencers on social media will contribute to the further promotion of Almaty on international tourism platforms and strengthen its image as an attractive destination for winter, mountain, and active recreation," noted the city's tourism department.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1149652?lang=kk

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Almaty, in 2025, the microfinance organization "Almaty" MFI LLP, a subsidiary of "Almaty" Regional Financial Center JSC, extended 72 concessional loans to small and micro businesses in Almaty under the regional entrepreneurship development program "Almaty Business-2025." Both aspiring and established entrepreneurs received business development financing at preferential annual rates of 2% and 6%.The total volume of loans disbursed over the past year exceeded 3.2 billion tenge. The funding limit per borrower was 78.64 million tenge, with a maximum loan term of up to 7 years.Sector-wise, the largest share of loans was allocated to projects in manufacturing and processing, accounting for 32% of all funded projects. Projects in the services sector (24%) and healthcare (21%) also represented significant portions. These were followed by education (8%), the creative economy (7%), and tourism and sports (4% each).Since the launch of the "Almaty Business-2025" program in 2019, "Almaty" MFI has financed 659 projects in Almaty, amounting to 16.5 billion tenge. The largest volume of support was directed to manufacturing projects (29%) and healthcare projects (16%). A further 10% of funding was allocated to social entrepreneurship projects, which received loans at the minimum preferential rate of 2% per annum.Geographically, the highest number of projects were supported in the Bostandyk district (141 loans), followed by Alatau (110), Almaly (88), Medeu (80), Auezov (77), Nauryzbay (67), Zhetysu (49), and Turksib (47) districts.Through this concessional lending initiative, "Almaty" MFI has facilitated the creation of nearly 3,000 jobs in the city. Furthermore, as a result of business growth, program borrowers have contributed approximately 3 billion tenge in tax payments to the budget.Consideration is currently being given to extending the "Almaty Business" program, with further details to be announced in due course.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1144331?lang=kk

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