After the football match between Kairat and Aktobe at the Astana Arena, fans of the teams cleaned the stadium stands of garbage and set an example for others, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Today, the match between Kairat and Aktobe took place at the Astana Arena as part of the Kazakhstan Super Cup. The match ended with a 2:0 victory for Kairat.After the game, the capital's fans again set an example by removing the garbage left in the stadium stands."Both the match and this modern arena gave us unforgettable emotions, which will remain indelibly in our memory. As a thank you to the football teams and stadium employees, I considered it necessary to participate in the cleaning of the stands, thus showing my respect. I think this should become the new norm, because clean stands after the match are a sign of a high level of social development," says one of the fans.About 30 thousand spectators watched the football match. And such initiatives of the capital's fans are becoming a tradition. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943840

A large-scale raid was conducted on a hookah bar in the Baikonur district of the capital, the city akimat's official website reported.During a one-night raid, 5 people were fined 300 thousand tenge.In accordance with Article 441 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, a public Raid measures to prevent and suppress the consumption of tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, and hookahs in public catering establishments continue.Since the beginning of the year, a total of 54 facts of the consumption of tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, and hookahs in public catering establishments have been identified in the Baikonur district.It was noted that when developing the raid action plan, law enforcement agencies took into account the complaints of city residents and analyzed violations in the specified areas. The police noted that such raids will be carried out on a regular basis, intensifying on weekends and holidays.Let us recall that the resolution on the introduction of a ban on smoking hookahs in public places entered into force on March 14, 2013. In case of violation of the relevant requirement, hookah smokers will be fined in the amount of 15 MCI. For repeated violations - 20 MCI. And the owners of the establishments will be fined from 20 to 60 MCI.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943841

On February 20, the UK Future Spaces international forum dedicated to the future of urban spaces was held.The forum was attended by representatives of Kazakhstani business and investors.The governor of Almaty region, Marat Sultangaziev, delivered a welcoming speech:“Almaty region is famous for its rich cultural heritage and unique natural resources. Its geographical features and location along the Ancient Silk Road make the region attractive for investment and popular for tourism. 12 enterprises with British and joint capital operate in the region. The region's foreign trade turnover reached 3.6 billion US dollars, and exports increased by 12.1% to 819.4 million US dollars.More than 114 investment projects worth 2.5 trillion tenge are being implemented in the Almaty region, including development projects, transport infrastructure, and sustainable construction. One special economic zone (SEZ) and eight industrial zones operate in the region. Opportunities offered to investors:• tax incentives and special economic zones;• public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms;• project support and financing programs.Global trends require new approaches to construction. By 2050, more than 70% of the world's population will live in cities, which places great responsibility on architects, developers, and state planners. It is important to create "smart" cities, digitize infrastructure, automate processes, develop green architecture, reduce carbon footprint, and introduce renewable energy sources. These initiatives will be implemented in the new Alatau city.The head of the region expressed confidence that the forum will be a platform for new ideas, successful projects and long-term partnerships.As part of the forum, the akim held personal meetings with the British delegation led by British Ambassador Katie Leach, as well as business representatives. Among them were Stuart Senior, Co-Chairman of Infrastructure Exports: UK, Patrick Schumacher, Head of Zaha Hadid Architects, and Jim Diggle, Founder of Gillespies.The British Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Katie Leach, noted that more than 25 well-known British architects are participating in the forum. Some of them are already working in Kazakhstan. British architects are showing great interest in implementing their projects in Kazakhstan, including in the Almaty region.The head of the region noted the importance of the forum for specialists in the field of construction and architecture. The information presented at the forum will broaden the horizons of domestic specialists and contribute to the development and implementation of creative ideas. In addition, participating companies can not only offer projects, but also provide services for the delivery of materials and components, and even the complete implementation of facilities.During the meetings, issues of building educational centers and a science town in Alatau, as well as tourism development, were discussed.The next meeting was held with Stuart Senior, a British specialist with over 40 years of experience in the field of construction and infrastructure. He is an independent director of Gleeds and heads its strategic development and innovations. During the negotiations, issues of establishing a design office for the joint implementation of new projects and creative ideas with the participation of specialists from both countries were considered.This was followed by a meeting with Patrick Schumacher, head of Zaha Hadid Architects. This architectural and design studio, where more than 500 professionals work, is known worldwide. Patrick Schumacher is recognized as one of the most prominent thinkers in the field of architecture, urbanism and design. During negotiations with the Almaty regional akimat, the possibility of implementing innovative projects by attracting private capital was considered, which will reduce the burden on the budget.The final meeting within the framework of the forum was held with Jim Diggle, managing partner of Gillespies. He has over 30 years of experience and has participated in major international projects in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. During the negotiations, issues of horizontal landscaping and development of requirements for buildings during the design phase were discussed.Also, the mayor of Alatau, Arken Utenov, held talks with Lorna Ball, Global Infrastructure Director of Arup, and Emre Simsek, Head of Arup Türkiye's Transport Business. They have experience in projects in the UK, Denmark, Spain, Lithuania, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.During the meeting, issues of further development of cooperation and implementation of innovative architectural solutions in the region were considered.It should be noted that the UK Future Spaces forum has become an important platform for discussing advanced urban and architectural solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of cities and attracting international investments to Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/943809

Among the citizens who registered for admission are residents of the city of Shalkar and the villages of Kotyrtas, Kauylzhyr, Begimbet.Some of the residents expressed their concerns about work, while others expressed their concerns about expanding the landfill and opening a railway freight depot, building an administrative building in the village of Kotyrtas, and building a sports complex in the village of Kauylzhyr.In turn, the regional governor Askhat Shakharov carefully listened to all the questions and noted that the issues would be resolved in accordance with the requirements of the law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943822

The regional akim held an urgent meeting with representatives of the emergency services, heads of departments, city and district akims due to the worsening weather. The meeting discussed measures to ensure safety and organize work in adverse weather conditions. Special attention was paid to coordinating the actions of all structures. The head of the region gave instructions to district akims on the allocation of all reserves, including diesel fuel. Also, the importance of ensuring that vehicles, especially buses, are accompanied by police.Currently, sections of the road leading from the regional center to the settlements of Bolgarka, Shubarkuduk, Pokrovka, Temir, Bulak and Martok are closed. The regional akim instructed to ensure strict control over vehicles that continue to travel to the districts, ignoring the requirements.“Akims of the districts and all services should go on air on television and social networks and provide information about the hotlines and numbers of heating points. Heating points should be ready to receive people stranded on the roads. It is necessary to monitor the condition of necessary goods to prevent unreasonable increases in prices, in particular bread. The police will ensure order by monitoring the local situation to prevent possible clashes and riots. The weather may worsen by the evening, so all services must be ready. Duty hours at emergency headquarters should be organized without delay. According to Kazhydromet, the weather is expected to worsen, so residents are advised not to travel long distances in conditions of severe cold and blizzards. The condition of patients registered in district hospitals should be monitored, and in case of urgent need, equipment will be sent to place patients in treatment facilities and transfer them to the regional center. Now is not the time to relax. "We must be prepared for possible threats," the akim warned.At the end of the meeting, the regional head once again ordered the maximum coordination of all forces and means to prevent threats and ensure the safety of the region's residents during worsening weather conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943823

 The Military Commissariat building was put into operation at the end of last year. The construction of the two-story building, with a total area of ​​648 square meters, was carried out by Kolganat Kurylys LLP. The new building will not only register conscripts, but also systematically conduct educational work with young people. The regional akim said that conscription is not only the duty of every citizen, but also an important part of ensuring the country's defense capabilities. said.After touring the Military Commissariat building, the regional akim visited the fire station. The depot consists of two fire departments, one of which was built in 1986 and the other in 1980. In 2008, the depot underwent its first major renovation. Currently, this building houses the district emergency department and a fire department with 33 employees, including 11 officers and 22 sergeants.The fire department has 8 pieces of equipment, including 3 service cars and 4 special fire engines.The regional akim highly appreciated the work of the fire department employees and noted the importance of their role in ensuring public safety, especially during natural and man-made disasters.The regional akim, who met with the teams of the two institutions, said that in order to improve the safety and living standards of the population,

During a working trip to Shalkar district, the regional akim visited a school and kindergarten that had undergone major renovations.The Idris Urgenishbayev school has 700 students and 141 teachers.The school was renovated by “Construction Group SAMRUK” LLP. 478 million tenge was spent from the budget. New equipment, new tables, furniture, interactive boards, and musical instruments for classes were also purchased for the cafeteria, gym, and computer class. There is a mini-football field in the schoolyard. In winter, an ice rink was built to replace it. Askhat Shakharov got acquainted with the school's quiet life and engaged the students in conversation. Zhangul Zharylkasova, a 10th grade student, noted that the school has excellent conditions for studying and told about her achievements in the Olympiads.“Now our school has new classrooms and digital equipment, which will undoubtedly make studying much more interesting. We have robotics classes, and it is very interesting. I often participate in various Olympiads, and thanks to new digital subjects, I learn a lot. This helps me prepare for competitions and take first places,” admitted Zhangul Zharylkasova.After school, the akim visited kindergarten No. 12 “Bobekzhai”.The preschool is located in a building built in 1963. Since its foundation, the kindergarten has not undergone major repairs. 140 children are brought up here.“In 2024, 210 million tenge was allocated from the regional budget for the renovation of the kindergarten. The roof and facade of the building were completely repaired, windows, electrical wiring, sewer pipes, and the heating system were replaced. New heating batteries were installed. Also, interior finishing work was carried out. The floors in the children's playrooms on the first floor were insulated, and the plumbing was completely replaced, - said Dinara Azhimadinova, head of the preschool institution."Schools and kindergartens in villages should create favorable conditions for the education and upbringing of children. Quality education is the key to our future success. We will continue to invest in the development of infrastructure to provide our children with all the necessary conditions for learning and development. Such upgrades will not only improve the quality of education, but will also help make the daily lives of rural residents more comfortable," - said the akim. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943847

We hereby inform citizens that the draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Some Decisions of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan" has been placed for public discussion on the "Electronic Government Portal" in the "Open Government" - "Open NKA" section, which aims to make amendments and additions to the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan" No. 10 dated January 6, 2023, "Issues of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan" No. 1120 dated October 28, 2004, "On Approval of the Model Regulation on the Legal Activities of the Central and Local Executive Bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan" No. 1072 dated November 9, 2006, "On Approval of the Rules of Legislative Work of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan" No. 907 dated December 29, 2016.Public discussion February 20, 2025 - 7 March (https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15455268)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/943430

On February 20, 2025, a field meeting of the working group of the Mazhilis of Parliament was held on the draft Law “On Amendments and Additions to Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Intellectual Property Issues”.Before the meeting, the participants attended an exhibition showcasing the contribution of Kazakhstani inventors to the country's economy and their innovative developments. One of the prominent exhibits of the exhibition was food products such as Aral soap made from camel milk, registered as a geographical indication, which increased by 20 times in 2024, from 5 in 2023 to 99 in 2024, such as Aral soap, Kyzylorda rice, Talgar pears, Narynkol potatoes, Kostanay honey, Sairam bread, Alakol fish and others.Opening the meeting, the deputy of the Mazhilis, head of the working group N.T. Baitilesov noted that the draft Law, developed in accordance with the Address of the Head of State dated September 1, 2023, is aimed at introducing new legal instruments to protect intellectual property, which is important for economic development, innovation and the creative industry.Vice Minister of Justice B.Sh. Zhakselekova presented the main amendments to the draft Law, highlighting the problems of counterfeit products, violations in marketplaces and the transparency of collective management organizations.Deputy E.D. Stambekov noted the lack of transparency of collective organizations and the fact that they do not provide authors with the right to receive remuneration, stressed the importance of timely payment of remuneration to authors and proposed the introduction of a digital rights management platform.Author, expert in the field of copyright T.B. Tulegenov proposed considering transferring the functions of collective management to a state monopoly in order to address the issues of non-transparency and failure of collective management organizations to fulfill their duties.Deputies Zh.D. Suleimenova, U. Shapak participated. Deputy Zh.D. Suleimenova noted the need to develop measures to improve the collective rights management system, drawing attention to the complaints of writers, poets, and composers regarding non-payment of royalties.Representatives of the KUNA L.Yu. Balmagambetova, A.A. Bliyev, S.Ch. Isaev, R.A. Abdukhalikov expressed their views on the development of this institution and the need to improve the collective management system.The meeting discussed the main initiatives for creating a modern copyright protection system. The deputies of the Parliament, noting the importance of transparency and fair remuneration for authors, discussed the possibilities of introducing digital platforms for rights management.The participants of the meeting expressed confidence that the proposed changes will allow creating an effective and balanced system of intellectual property that will contribute to the scientific and technological development of the country, attract investments in innovative projects, and strengthen Kazakhstan's position in the international arena. Work on the draft law will continue, taking into account the opinions of stakeholders, including representatives of science, business and the creative industry. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/943442

On February 21, 2025, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Sarsembayev addressed the members of the Public Council and reported on the main results of the work of the Ministry of Justice in 2024. He also discussed work plans for 2025 with the members of the Council.In his speech, Yerlan Sarsembayev outlined the priority areas of the Ministry's activities for the coming year, and noted the importance of improving the legal system, implementing legislative initiatives, and introducing digital technologies in the field of public services.During the meeting, the participants considered issues related to the implementation of the Government's legislative work plan for 2024 and the formation of an appropriate plan for 2025. Special attention was paid to new digital projects aimed at automating processes and increasing the accessibility of public services in the justice system.The Chairman of the Public Council Ramazan Sarpekov noted that appropriate recommendations will be developed based on the results of the meeting and discussions.At the end of the meeting, the members of the Public Council unanimously adopted the Minister's report. And the members of the Public Council asked the Minister of Justice questions that concerned them, and he received full answers.The work of the Ministry of Justice in this direction will continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/943665

During a working trip to the Shalkar district, the regional akim inspected the construction of a physical education and health complex in the district center.The construction of the sports facility began in 2023. However, later the contractor applied for amendments to the project. In the competition, which was re-announced in January of this year, Tunay Stroy Project LLP was recognized as the winner. The contractor plans to commission the fitness and health complex by the end of the year.The future sports complex will have a 6-lane indoor swimming pool 1.5 meters wide and 25 meters long, as well as sections for various sports. Thanks to the new sports facility, modern conditions will be created for local residents to play sports and improve their health.Askhat Shakharov warned the contractor that he would not further adjust the cost estimate of the project. The complex must be commissioned within the specified time.A new building for the V. Tsekhanovich Sports School will also be built in Shalkar. The regional akim visited the site where the facility will be erected.Children's and Youth Sports School No. 1 named after Vladimir Tsekhanovich is a training ground for personnel. It has educated several generations of famous athletes in boxing, judo and Greco-Roman wrestling.Currently, 750 children from Shalkar are involved in sports at BZHSM No. 1. The building of the 58-year-old school is dilapidated. In this regard, a decision was made to build a new two-story building for the sports school instead of the old adapted building."The old school building had only two wrestling mats. We have provided for three mats in the new one. In addition, separate halls for girls will be provided. There will be a field with stands that will allow holding competitions at the republican level. We have also included playgrounds for football and volleyball in the project. The new building will be equipped with a modern gym, and an administrative building for coaches and school employees is provided," said Daulet Daribayev, director of the BZHSM."The school has educated famous athletes who have made the region famous in the international arena. I am confident that the Tsekhanovich Sports School will continue its work as before and will train new generations of outstanding athletes. We will support the development of sports in our region and create conditions for the education of future champions," said the regional akim.After viewing the land plot on which the facility will be built and familiarizing ourselves with the project, the akim instructed the contractor to perform the work qualitatively and complete the facility on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943800

A comprehensive work is underway to build and modernize water supply networks in the Abay region. According to the deputy akim of the region, Dmitry Garikov, it is planned to bring the indicator of providing the population with high-quality drinking water to 100% through the implementation of new projects."Today, one of the main tasks is to fully provide the region's residents with clean drinking water. For this purpose, 26 projects are being implemented, 15 of which are continuing from last year, and 11 are new facilities. 2.7 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican and local budgets for these works, and an additional 4.4 billion tenge is needed. Relevant applications for the allocation of funds have been submitted,” said Dimitriy Garikov.The deputy akim also noted that work on the renovation of existing water pipelines is also in full swing.“Currently, 14 projects are being implemented to reconstruct old water pipelines, and documents for 22 more projects have been prepared. 8.6 billion tenge are allocated for the implementation of four projects, and about 23 billion tenge are needed for new projects,” he said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/943799

During a working trip to the Shalkar district, the regional akim got acquainted with the condition of the dam located four kilometers from the city of Shalkar. This year, the water release gates of the hydraulic structures - shandors - were replaced here.Askhat Shakharov inspected the dam's readiness for spring floods and assessed the measures being taken to prevent the risk of flooding.The dam was built in 1959, the water storage capacity is 27 million cubic meters. The hydraulic structure is on the balance sheet of the Uly Borsyk KMC, which provides water and heating systems in the Shalkar district. The condition of the dam is satisfactory.A contract for 2 million tenge was signed for technical maintenance of the dam in 2024, and the sluice gates were repaired. Work was carried out to strengthen the channels, clean the water collection, evaporation and filtration areas. After the act was drawn up, 17 shandors were replaced.The regional akim, who saw the condition of the dam, emphasized the importance of preparing for spring floods and ordered the construction of two hydro stations near the dam that would monitor the water level and the condition of the hydraulic structure around the clock. He also instructed to develop a project to replace the wooden cover of the dam with concrete."Our main task is to ensure the safety of the residents of the district and prevent floods. The Shalkar dam plays an important role in regulating water flow, so we are taking all necessary measures to prepare it for the flood season. Repair work, such as replacing the slats and strengthening the dam, was completed on time. Now it is necessary to monitor the situation and respond promptly to any changes," the head of the region said. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/943779

The results of the work of the Almaty Daryny Center for 2024 were announced in Almaty. This was announced by the center's director Gulnur Karimgazhi at a press conference of the Almaty regional communications service."During the year, the center organized more than 200 intellectual Olympiads and competitions, in which more than 250 thousand students participated. In 2024, 894 Almaty students participated in 32 international Olympiads and competitions, 604 of whom became winners and prize-winners," the speaker said.According to him, 4 Almaty students performed as part of the Kazakhstan national team at international Olympiads, all of whom won silver medals. And at the republican competitions, the city team won 63 medals and was awarded the title of "Best Olympic Team - 2024".Almaty students are achieving high achievements not only at the Olympiads, but also in the field of robotics. In 2024, the city team entered the top 10 at the championship held in Dallas, USA. In addition, Almaty residents have become world champions three times in Geneva (2022), Singapore (2023) and Athens (2024).“We are the Uly Dala team from Gymnasium No. 140! Our journey in robotics began in 2022 with the First Lego League tournament, and over time we moved to the First Tech Challenge level. Now we are actively preparing for competitions and devoting all our free time to improving strategies, developing mechanisms and programming,” said team member Aikhanym Shamshadin.Smail Daryn, captain of the “Sana Team” team, also shared his achievements: “We have been engaged in robotics for more than two years. During this time, we have visited countries such as Australia, Cyprus, India and Kyrgyzstan, and have received prestigious awards representing Kazakhstan. Now we are preparing for the world competitions in Houston and hope to show high results. "It should be noted that Almaty will host the largest robotics championship in Central Asia - the Almaty Tech Cup, dedicated to water resources. The winners will have the opportunity to represent Kazakhstan on the international stage. Today, an expert meeting in the "Think Tank" format on urban planning and industrial policy issues was held at Almaty Management University (AlmaU). The event was organized as part of the visit of the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev to the university. The meeting was moderated by Vice Minister of Industry and Construction Zhannat Dubirova and President of AlmaU Asylbek Kozhakhmetov.The discussion was attended by leading specialists in the field of urban planning, territorial development, infrastructure and legal regulation, as well as representatives of the business community and educational institutions. The discussion focused on finding solutions for the sustainable development of the construction industry in Kazakhstan.The reason for choosing AlmaU as a platform for expert meetings is that the University is not only an initiator of dialogue on key issues of sustainable development, but also an educational institution that actively introduces advanced approaches to education, entrepreneurship and management. For many years, AlmaU has been creating an ecosystem of knowledge and innovation, uniting the best specialists and practitioners in order to develop strategies aimed at developing territories, modernizing infrastructure and improving the quality of the urban environment.During the meeting, Marat Myrzakhmet, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Scientific Director of the MKB Program, made a report on the topic "Development of a Strategy for Accelerated Technological Diversification of Kazakhstan and a New Industrial Policy" and Askhat Saduov, General Director of the Almatygenplan Research Institute, who presented the strategy and best world practices in urban development. The head of the Research Institute drew attention to the importance of introducing innovative and sustainable approaches to the development of Kazakhstani cities. In his speech, he proposed new solutions for the harmonious integration of infrastructure facilities and residential areas, as well as the need to adapt global trends to the unique characteristics and needs of Kazakhstani megacities.During the discussion, the participants considered the main challenges facing the construction industry and urban planning in Kazakhstan.Based on the results of the Think Tank, the participants of the event developed recommendations for the coordination of regulatory legal acts in the field of industrial policy and urban planning, proposed measures to improve interaction with the expert community, and discussed ways to increase the effectiveness of legal and economic mechanisms in construction and territorial planning.The Think Tank expert meeting was an important step in promoting the sustainable development and modernization of Kazakhstan's infrastructure, as well as in solving urgent problems in the construction industry. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/943514

Two major sporting events will be held in Astana next Saturday, February 22: a match for the Kazakhstan Super Cup in football and a game between the Barys HC. In this regard, heavy traffic is expected on the roads. Therefore, temporary changes will be made to traffic for the convenience of city residents, the official website of the akimat reports.The football match between Kairat and Aktobe will be held at the Astana Arena stadium at 15:00, and the hockey match between Barys HC will be held at the Barys Arena stadium at 17:00.In order to evenly distribute traffic flow, separate routes will be organized for entering and exiting the arenas:For spectators of the football match, traffic will be carried out only via Kabanbai Batyr Avenue.For fans of the hockey match, it is possible to enter and exit only via Turan Avenue.Traffic restrictions will be introduced several hours before the start of the matches and will remain in place until their end. Drivers should plan their traffic route in advance. To avoid inconvenience, they took public transport.The Astana city administration asks residents and guests of the capital to be understanding of temporary changes and plan their movement in advance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943275

In order to prevent the illegal consumption of tobacco products and hookahs, another night raid was held in entertainment venues in the Almaty district of the capital, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the night of February 21, employees of the Almaty district akimat, together with the police department, conducted a raid.During the inspection, 17 protocols were drawn up against consumers and establishment owners under Article 441 of the Code of Criminal Procedure "Violation of the ban on the consumption of tobacco products." For this violation, individuals are subject to a fine of 15 to 50 MCI (from 55,380 tenge to 184,600 tenge in 2025).Such inspections within the framework of the concept of "Legal Order" will be carried out on a regular basis to most effectively monitor compliance with regulatory legal acts aimed at reducing smoking in public places.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943358

As part of the large-scale environmental campaign "Clean Kazakhstan", a Qar Fest competition was held in the Saryarka district of the capital, where residents made snowmen. The competition not only brought together active citizens, but also reminded of the importance of environmental thinking, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Residents of all ages, from children to adults, participated in the event. Each participant demonstrated their creativity and care for nature by creating various snow sculptures.The participants were presented with letters of gratitude from the district akim and memorable gifts. Such initiatives contribute to the development of environmental awareness, unification of society, and transformation of the winter season.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943367

During a briefing at the Central Communications Service, Vice-Ministers Zh. Aliyev and N. Sharbiev reported on the results of the activities of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024. According to Zh. Aliyev: “According to the results of 2024, a 6% reduction in harmful emissions was achieved among category I facilities of the 50 largest industrial enterprises in the country. In the future, with the introduction of the EPC, a further reduction in emissions is expected due to the transition to integrated environmental permits.He also spoke about the progress of the implementation of Roadmaps for the integrated solution of environmental problems of the regions, the installation of automated systems for monitoring emissions into the environment (ASM), climate policy issues, the results of inspections for compliance with environmental legislation, the programs for the modernization of the Eco-Farm and the disposal of obsolete vehicles and self-propelled agricultural machinery (VEH and VESSH), as well as the holding of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign, etc.Vice Minister N. Sharbiev in his report invited the participants of the event to contribute 2 billion to the country's forest resources. The meeting discussed the implementation of the Head of State's instructions on tree planting, as well as planting green flags on the Aral Sea dry basin (ODAM), providing planting material for the coming year, protecting forests from fires, equipping nature protection institutions with technical equipment, installing early fire detection systems, developing ecological tourism, and resettling and protecting animals. The speakers also spoke about their plans for the upcoming period and answered questions from media representatives. The city stage of the "Best School Parliament" competition was held in Astana, in which 39 school, lyceum and gymnasium leaders participated, the official website of the capital's akimat reports. The important event aimed at developing students' leadership, social and management skills is being held with the support of the capital's Department of Education. The participants will present their organizations' leading projects on improving the environment and using resource- and energy-saving technologies. The competition consisted of four stages: introducing the school parliament, defending the best project of the year, presenting cases of “Ideas without Borders” and completing the creative task “Creative Management”.One of the participating teams was school-gymnasium No. 31, led by 11th grade student Aldiyar Aisin. He says that their school parliament is actively involved in charity events, pays special attention to helping children who are brought up in orphanages. The parliament also organizes intellectual games aimed at improving students' knowledge of the history of Kazakhstan, English and Russian, which contributes to successful preparation for the UNT.Teachers note and support their students' desire for self-development and social activity.“Members of the school parliament acquire valuable skills that will help them in the future. "In the last year alone, they have held more than 100 different events," says Aigul Sakenova, a teacher at school-gymnasium No. 75.According to the results of the competition, the winners will have the right to represent the capital at the republican stage, which will be held in Kyzylorda in March. This competition is becoming an important platform for revealing the potential of schoolchildren, demonstrating their initiative and leadership qualities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943416

As part of the Year of Working Professions, an excursion was held at Astana Tazalyk LLP for students of the Higher College of Transport and Communications of Astana. The students got acquainted with the activities of the enterprise and the intricacies of the work of employees, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The enterprise's employees clean roads, squares, sidewalks, driveways and other public places.The young people were shown the enterprise's equipment, introduced to the work of the dispatch service, and explained the daily tasks facing Astana Tazalyk LLP.Students of the Higher College of Transport and Communications of the capital's akimat were invited at the initiative of the Astana Youth Resource Center, since this educational institution mainly trains transport and communications specialists. The event is dedicated to the "Year of Working Professions" and the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign, - said Anel Mansurova, press secretary of "Astana Zhastary".3rd-year student Sagynysh Satybayev shared his impressions of the excursion."We saw the equipment, visited the dispatch department. We were shown how the working day goes at "Astana Tazalyk" LLP. More than 2 thousand people work here and there are several bases around the city. I liked the tour, the territory is vast, and the company has a good team," - he said.Such an event organized by "Astana Zhastary" is organized regularly. Earlier, a tour of a construction materials factory was organized for students of technical specialties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943445

Students of school-lyceum No. 85 of the Yesil district went on an excursion to the thermal power plant as part of the "Year of Working Professions", the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The purpose of this event is to explain to students the importance of the energy sector, familiarize them with the production process, and increase interest in working professions.During the excursion, students saw how heat and electricity are produced, the main devices of the station and their operating principles, and received interesting information from industry experts. Specialists shared their experience and talked about the role of energy in the country's economy.Such educational events contribute to the formation of students' professional orientation and help in choosing their future professions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943571