On February 26, 2025, the Kazakhstan Championship in hand-to-hand combat began at the “ABYROY” sports complex in Astana. As part of the championship, fights were held in the “Combat” and “Self-defense” directions in various weight categories. The results of the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the “Combat” category among women: In the weight category up to 48 kg: 1st place - Zhusupova Tomiris (Akmola region Emergency Situations Department); 2nd place - Asylbekova Sagynysh (Astana city Emergency Situations Department); In the weight category up to 53 kg: 2nd place - Larionova Emilia (Karaganda region Emergency Situations Department); In the weight category up to 58 kg: 2nd place - Yuldasheva Yultuz (Kazseldenkorgau State Emergency Service); In the weight category up to 64 kg: 1st place - Chebotareva Maria (Karaganda region TJD);In the weight category up to 70 kg:3rd place - Zhumataeva Talshyn (Abai region TJD);In the weight category over +70 kg:1st place - Berkinbayeva Aruzhan (Turkestan region TJD). Results of the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the category "Fight-fight" among women and men:In the weight category up to 50 kg:1st place - (individual) - Zhumadinova Akerke (Kyzylorda region TJD);1st place - (1+1) - Gordienko Kristina (Pavlodar region TJD);2nd place - (individual) - Gordienko Kristina (Pavlodar region TJD);3rd place - (1+1) - Sverityuk Olga (Kostanay region TJD);In the weight category over +70 kg:2nd place - (1+1) - Zharasova Aigerim (Karaganda region TZD);2nd place - (individual) - Zharasova Aigerim (Karaganda region TZD);In the weight category up to 80 kg:3rd place - (individual) - Sargazin Ilyas (Akmola region TZD);In the weight category up to 95 kg:2nd place - (individual) - Tukushev Umirzhan (Kostanai region TZD). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/947918

Large-scale exercises of rescue services were held at the ski resort in the Glubokoe district of the East Kazakhstan region, where about 3,000 people rest throughout the year. Rescuers worked out algorithms for responding to various emergency situations. The first stage of the exercise demonstrated the occurrence of a fire in a hotel room due to a short circuit. The employees promptly notified the "112" service about the incident and organized the evacuation of vacationers. The rescuers who arrived found the victims in the smoke zone and took them out into the fresh air. Then the Disaster Medicine Center brigade carried out resuscitation measures. EMERCOM psychologists provided support to the evacuated citizens. Firefighters extinguished the fire in a short time. The second stage of the exercise was devoted to emergency rescue operations. During the fire extinguishing, the power supply was cut off. As a result, the cable car on which the man was standing stopped. Rescuers reached the victim with the help of mountaineering equipment, safely lowered him to the ground and handed him over to doctors. The rescue operation during the avalanche was also worked out. Together with the servicemen of the second rescue battalion of the EMERCOM, specialists, using special equipment, extracted the victims from the snowdrifts. All stages of the exercise demonstrated the high level of training of the rescue services, their promptness and coordination in emergency situations. “The exercise demonstrated the high level of readiness of our rescuers. "In emergency situations, it is important to act quickly, coordinated and professionally to minimize the consequences of an emergency and save as many lives as possible," noted Iskhar Savazov, deputy head of the regional emergency services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/948001

The Department of Emergency Situations of the Turkestan region, together with the Department of Education, held the grand opening of the first cadet class "Young Rescuers" at the "Green School" innovation school located in the Kaynarbulak rural district of the Sairam district. The new cadet class demonstrates the growing interest of students in the rescue profession, which is based on the principles of working professions. The program pays special attention to teaching children the rules of behavior in emergency situations, which lays the foundation for a safe and responsible approach to life from a young age. Young cadets undergo line training, learn the basics of safety, and actively participate in internal and departmental events. Employees of the Emergency Situations Department systematically work with the younger generation, imparting not only knowledge, but also vital skills necessary for the correct response to emergency situations. The opening of the class was an important stage in the development of cadet programs aimed at educating citizens capable of responding promptly and professionally in emergency situations. Competitions were held among the "Young Rescuers" cadet classes, giving children the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in realistic situations. "The opening of the cadet class is an important step in forming a new generation of citizens ready to respond quickly in emergency situations. By teaching children the basics of safety, we are creating a solid foundation for protecting our society,” said Askar Tuleshev, head of the regional Emergency Situations Department. Thus, the regional Emergency Situations Department confirms its commitment to working with children and youth, forming a new generation of specialists ready to protect the lives and health of citizens in any situation. Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin congratulated Ali Javad Al-Eid on his appointment as head of the IMF mission on January 28, 2025, noting that Kazakhstan always highly appreciates the IMF’s expert opinions and recommendations, which have become an indispensable resource for shaping the country’s economic policy and making important strategic decisions.“Kazakhstan has been successfully cooperating with the Fund for more than 30 years and has received special support. "Our long-term partnership with the IMF is very important for ensuring economic stability and ensuring high-quality and sustainable growth of the Kazakh economy," Serik Zhumangarin noted. The participants of the meeting noted the positive results of projects aimed at implementing structural reforms, improving tax and budgetary policy, and developing the national financial market. It was noted that the experience and recommendations of the IMF were taken into account during the implementation of these projects. The significant contribution of the IMF Regional Center for Capacity Development for the Caucasus, Central Asia and Mongolia, which has been operating in Almaty since 2021, to strengthening regional cooperation was also noted.In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Head of Mission discussed the state's plans for financing the real sector of the economy, implementing budget and tax reform, as well as other aspects of interaction. We hereby inform citizens that the draft Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 29, 2020 No. 69" "On Approval of the Rules for the Provision of State Services on Executive Procedure Issues" has been posted for public discussion on the "Electronic Government Portal" in the "Open Government" - "Open NCA" section. Public discussion from February 27 to March 17, 2025 passes(https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15466071)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/948428

The three-day republican "Assembly Youth" camp - "ETHNO WINTER CAMP" was held at the "Sinegorye" recreation center in the city of Ridder. This event provided an opportunity for activists and volunteers from all over the country to exchange experiences and gain new knowledge.Activists of the "Assembly Youth" organization from the cities of Almaty, Shymkent and Almaty, Atyrau, Zhambyl, Karaganda, Turkestan, Kostanay, East Kazakhstan and Abay regions participated in the camp.This year's meeting was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and Thanksgiving Day. For three days, participants actively participated in educational and entertainment programs.- The camp is especially impressive. Trainings on teamwork, lessons on the development of oratory, interesting master classes - all this was organized in the picturesque place of East Kazakhstan, at the "Sinegorye" recreation center! I met many talented young people. We shared our experience in organizing environmental, patriotic, and charitable events in the regions and were inspired by new ideas. I believe that these meetings will continue! - said Aziza Ismanova, a member of the "Assembly Youth" from Zhambyl region.The main part of the meetings and interactive trainings was devoted to the prevention of drug addiction, alcoholism, and gambling addiction. Experienced psychologist-trainers advised young people on how to avoid harmful habits and how to help addicted people.Also, successful entrepreneur Mikhail Lunev held a practical seminar on opening a business for young participants and presented literature that will help develop entrepreneurial skills.One of the main guests of the camp was Daniel James, a domestic actor, activist of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, dombra player and poet.The closing ceremony of the camp was attended by the Head of the Internal Policy Department Yernur Burakhan and the Deputy Akim of the city of Ridder Kanybek Toleukhanov, who answered the questions of the youth about ecology, tourism development and other important issues.This event was an important step towards uniting young people, developing new initiatives and strengthening national unity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/947906

In order to involve students from the region in the activities of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, to form the identity of the country's youth and to support their initiatives, student assemblies "BIRLIK POWER" were held in three universities and four colleges in the region opened.As part of the opening of the assemblies, Ust-Kamenogorsk students took a tour of the laboratories of the East Kazakhstan Technical University named after Daulet Serikbayev and got acquainted with the technological achievements there. In addition, they participated in the grand opening of the student assembly held at the Kazakh-American Free University and met with the active youth of the region and the chairman of the Republican Public Association "Assembly Youth" Timur Zhumyrbayev. During the meeting, the chairman of the organization told the students about the activities of the student assembly youth.As part of the opening of the "BIRLIK POWER" student assemblies, a concert program "House of Friendship - Center of Public Consensus" was organized, and certificates were awarded to the young people accepted into the assembly.- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. The Assembly pays special attention to the development of youth initiatives and potential. Today we opened seven new student assemblies in the East Kazakhstan region. Currently, such assemblies have been created and are actively working in more than 50 universities and colleges in the country. "I believe that the Assembly Youth movement and the newly opened student assemblies will guide young people to maintain social harmony and unity, and strive for new initiatives," said Timur Zhumyrbayev, chairman of the Assembly Youth association.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/947910

A lecture on the harms of tobacco products and drug addiction was held at secondary school No. 99 in Astana, organized by the Yesil District Prosecutor's Office and the Department for Combating Drug Trafficking of the City Police Department, the official website of the capital's akimat reported.The main goal of the event was to promote responsibility for the illegal trafficking of drugs and the harm of their use and responsibility for one's own health.First, a video about drug distribution and the fate of those who ended up in correctional institutions for this reason was shown to high school students. Next, the senior operational officer of the Drug Abuse Control Department of the Astana City Police Department, police lieutenant colonel Leyla Razimova, explained in detail to the students about the consequences of drug crimes.According to the inspector for juvenile affairs of the Yesil district police department, police captain Aigul Madmarova, meetings on administrative offenses are held in schools throughout the district."Police inspectors of the Yesil district organize lectures on general administrative offenses in the schools they are assigned to. We often explain to schoolchildren about the consequences of drug crimes in particular. Not only students, but also parents participate in such meetings," says Aigul Madmarova.It should be noted that today the "Law and Order" and "Astana - a City Without Drugs" campaigns are being held in the capital. Volunteers from district akimats and the "Astana Zhastary" resource center are erasing banned drug graffiti in public places.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/947969

The "Oraza Ait" holiday is scheduled for March 30. This year, fasting will last 29 days.The branch of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan operates 15 mosques in Astana.Currently, the Astana city administration, together with the city representative office of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan and relevant state institutions, is carrying out preparatory and organizational work.I would also like to note that during the month of Ramadan, you can get information on relevant religious issues 24 hours a day through the "109" Call-center.In order to ensure security and order, relevant state bodies pay special attention to protecting public order during the month of Ramadan. Security measures will be strengthened in mosques and other public places, ensuring safe and comfortable conditions for residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/947988

Regional akim Serik Shapkenov received residents on personal questions and listened to their requests, - the regional akim's press service reports.The head of the region, together with industry specialists, reviewed the issues raised by citizens and provided the necessary advice.Among the residents who came to the personal reception of the regional akim were residents of the Orken microdistrict Tlekkabyl Gubashev and Ruziya Kuzembayeva. They asked to build a kindergarten in the settlement where they live and repair a children's playground.- We are working as village activists to contribute to the development of the Orken microdistrict and create all conditions for our children. Previously, the issue of burying quarries in Orken was relevant, but now it has also been resolved. Now the problem that worries us is the lack of a kindergarten. Now we are transporting them to private or nearby kindergartens. This is causing difficulties for parents. In addition, the children's playground is also in poor condition and needs to be renovated. I ask you to solve these problems, - said T. Gubashev.Serik Shapkenov said that a project will be developed to build a kindergarten for 280 places in Orken microdistrict. He instructed Deputy Akim of Atyrau, Meirzhan Mukasov, to visit Orken and familiarize himself with the condition of the playgrounds.- Since 2018, there have been many positive changes in Orken, the infrastructure is being gradually developed. To develop design and estimate documentation for the construction of a kindergarten for 280 places, we will include it on the agenda of the maslikhat meeting in March and request funding. We need to get to a place close to the children's home, and we will do all the work for this. In addition, the responsible leaders will familiarize themselves with the condition of the playgrounds in your settlement and make the appropriate decision. If necessary, we will repair them, but maintenance is the responsibility of the residents, - said S. Shapkenov.The meeting also discussed issues such as education, employment, healthcare, infrastructure, and social assistance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/947746

        At an expanded board meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, chaired by Minister Aidarbek Saparov, issues of financing the agricultural sector for 2025 were discussed.          The meeting was attended by deputies of the Majilis of Parliament, representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Government's Office, state bodies, deputy akimats of the regions, NGOs, businesses, regional agricultural and veterinary departments, a total of 300 people.          The Minister noted that the Government has taken the necessary measures to provide farmers with diesel fuel, seeds, mineral fertilizers, and protective equipment for spring sowing work with reduced-cost loans and leasing.        "This year, it is planned to increase financing for sowing and harvesting operations to 700 billion tenge. The main task in the coming period is to organize them within the optimal agrotechnical period. However, there are questions regarding information and explanatory work in the regions," said Aidarbek Saparov.      Director of the Department of Financial Instruments and Microcrediting of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanar Makhanova believes that it is necessary to strengthen explanatory work in local areas.        The director of the department recalled that in 2024 the ministry carried out a lot of work on the development of the necessary regulatory legal acts and coordination with state bodies.       "Conditions are being created to attract new methods and tools that have never been seen before, but in fact only 4 of the 17 regions financed through the SEC are working. In some countries, where interest rates for agriculture have doubled, the Government of Kazakhstan continues to support farmers by providing preferential loans. This creates conditions for increasing the competitiveness of domestic agriculture, but the regions are showing weak results," he said.        “In 2 years, financing for spring sowing has increased from 140 billion tenge to 700 billion tenge. This is a huge opportunity for farmers. Another important issue that no one in the regions is dealing with is risk insurance. Do they know about support measures in the regions? During their business trips, farmers say that they are hearing about them for the first time. "Akims of regions and districts should inform representatives of the industry in a timely manner," said Serik Egizbayev, deputy of the Majilis of Parliament.        Concluding the meeting, the minister instructed akimats to create working groups that should bring to the attention of each farm all funding mechanisms, programs and state support measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/947751

As part of the President's instruction to increase the share of processed products in the agro-industrial complex to 70%, a large investment project worth 34 billion tenge was implemented in the North Kazakhstan region. An oil extraction plant for processing oilseeds was built in Petropavlovsk by Maslo-Del LLP. The annual processing capacity of the enterprise reaches 400 thousand tons, it is equipped with modern European equipment and is fully automated. The plant produces sunflower, rapeseed and linseed oil, as well as high-protein animal feed additives - sunflower meal and meal. The extraction line is planned to be launched in the spring, and by the end of 2025 a deep processing plant for vegetable oil for the production of lecithin, which is in demand in the food industry, will be opened. Raw materials from local agricultural producers are used in the production. Thanks to the launch of the oil extraction plant, the region will ensure full processing of its products. In 2024, 780 thousand tons of oilseeds were harvested in the North Kazakhstan Region, and the total capacity of processing enterprises has now reached 813 thousand tons. This year, as part of the diversification of arable land, the area of ​​\u200b\u200boilseed crops increased by 85 thousand hectares, reaching 760 thousand hectares.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/947980

East Kazakhstan region actively implements the state youth policy, creating conditions for young people to get education, employment, social activity and personal development. Since young people aged 14 to 35 make up 24% of the region's population, these initiatives are of great importance. Let's consider the main directions and achievements in this area.One of the priorities of the state youth policy is to provide quality education to young people. There are 3 higher educational institutions and 36 colleges in the region, where 31,581 students study. These educational institutions offer a wide choice of humanitarian and technical specialties.Special attention is paid to foreign students. 275 students from 17 countries, including Russia, Mongolia, China and India, are studying at higher educational institutions in the region. This international exchange contributes to strengthening intercultural understanding and friendship.- Education is the basis of the future of the region. We understand that it is important not only to provide young people with education, but also to create opportunities for its application in life. In this context, our universities and colleges play an important role in training personnel who will contribute to the development of East Kazakhstan and the entire country, - noted the Deputy Akim of East Kazakhstan Region Yerbol Nurgaliyev.The "Serpin" project is one of the important initiatives aimed at training specialists needed in the region. Currently, 588 students are studying at three higher education institutions within the framework of this program. In the future, it is planned to revive the project, which will allow improving the quality of education and strengthening the labor mobility of young people.The unemployment rate among youth in East Kazakhstan Region is 3.7%, which is lower than the average for the republic. In 2024, more than 10,000 new jobs were created within the framework of the Regional Employment Map, 2,935 of which were opened by order of the Head of State. This will significantly contribute to improving the social situation of young people.In addition, 6,495 young people were employed within the framework of national projects aimed at youth employment, 4,130 of which were permanently employed. 2,345 young professionals were able to enter the workforce through subsidized jobs.The vocational training program also plays an important role. 326 people completed short-term courses and acquired in-demand skills.To support young people's business initiatives, 71 grants worth more than 100 million tenge were awarded. More than 2,000 young people were awarded educational grants within the framework of the "Qualified Professional" project, which has been implemented since 2017. 14 successful projects aimed at developing youth entrepreneurship were implemented within the framework of the "Zhas Project" program.Grants are provided for the development of their own business for young people from socially vulnerable groups. It is planned to allocate 216 grants for the total amount of 1,572,800 tenge.- The potential of the youth of East Kazakhstan is high. Every young person, regardless of their social status, should have the opportunity to realize their ideas. We create all conditions for this and support not only education, but also entrepreneurship and social initiatives, - said Yerbol Nurgaliyev.An important direction of youth policy is the active participation of young people in social life. A volunteer front office is operating in the region, which unites more than 2,000 volunteers. In addition, there are 14 youth resource centers that support the personal and professional development of young people, where 143 employees work.As part of the "Diploma to the Village" program, 133 loans were issued in the amount of 1,060.1 million tenge by January 1, 2025. This will provide significant support to young people who want to work in rural areas. In addition, wholesale benefits are provided in villages to stabilize youth and develop the local economy.In 2025, new jobs will be created within the framework of state programs and vocational training opportunities will be expanded. Within the framework of the regional employment map, it is planned to create 282 new jobs for young people.In the East Kazakhstan region, youth policy is based on a long-term development strategy. Support is not limited to education and employment, but is aimed at developing leadership qualities, volunteering, and entrepreneurial initiatives. These measures will allow for the formation of a new generation that can withstand modern challenges and actively participate in shaping its own future.As a successful example of implementing state youth policy, the East Kazakhstan region is unlocking the potential of young people and creating opportunities for their future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/947446

Vice-Minister Batyrbek Abdishev met with the delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of France, led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Sylvain Giogé, at the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the talks, the parties discussed the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the field of prevention and elimination of emergency situations, as well as interaction with the French company Airbus within the framework of the modernization and equipping of the Ministry of Emergency Situations departments. Special attention was paid to the issues of introducing advanced technologies into the civil protection system, improving the skills of specialists and exchanging experience in the field of emergency response. Following the meeting, the Parties expressed their readiness to further strengthen partnership and implement joint projects aimed at increasing the safety and security of the population.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/947234

On the eve of World Civil Defense Day, the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Chingiz Arinov, visited the 52859th military unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Martbek Mamyraev, located in the Karaganda region. During the working trip, he handed over the keys to new special equipment to the servicemen, strengthening the combat capabilities of the civil defense unit. Military rescue vehicles based on KamAZ and Toyota Hilux were solemnly put into service with the unit. Chingiz Arinov noted that the modernization and technical equipment of civil defense will be a priority. In 2025, 72 units of equipment were purchased, including unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as modern clothing, equipment and weapons for personnel. “Providing the department’s rescue military units with modern equipment and equipment is a guarantee of speed and efficiency in the fight against emergencies. "We will continue systematic work to strengthen the material and technical base in order to be ready for any challenges, including the upcoming flood period," the minister noted. During the visit, Chingiz Arinov got acquainted with the service conditions of officers and soldiers, checked their readiness for emergency rescue operations, and supervised preparations for the military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This year, the Ministry of Emergency Situations will present a parade report and military equipment of its units in the capital of Kazakhstan at the parade. The military units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations' Civil Defense perform tasks related to protecting the population, objects and territories from natural and man-made emergencies, as well as conducting emergency rescue and urgent work. For rapid response, forces and means were distributed by region, namely in Karaganda, Semey, Aktobe, Almaty regions, as well as in Almaty, Uralsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Kostanay. Since the transfer to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the units have participated in the elimination of 451 emergency situations and saved 2,513 people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/947624

An exhibition on vocational guidance for students is being held in the "Zhastar" Palace in the capital, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.The event was organized as part of the city competition "Professional guidance - the right choice - a successful career" among the capital's colleges.The goal of the competition is to popularize working professions within the framework of the "Working Professions" Year. The competition has also become a new environment for communication and interaction between students of the city's colleges."25 state and private colleges of Astana are participating in this competition. All of them will show the audience a vocational guidance program for city students. By the way, more than half of the audience were schoolchildren, the rest were students who came to support and cheer on the representatives of their college,” said Nazira Togaibaeva, deputy director of the Vocational and Technical College of the Astana Akimat for vocational education.In the foyer of the “Youth” Palace, a vocational orientation exhibition was presented to about 30 college students, and on the second floor, designers, hairdressers and representatives of other professions studying in secondary specialized educational institutions demonstrated their skills through master classes.“I think that declaring 2025 the “Year of Working Professions” in Kazakhstan was an important and timely step. Currently, many young people strive to obtain higher education. Often they underestimate the importance of working professions. However, it is the Year of Working Professions, which is the basis of the economy, and the development of our country is impossible without qualified personnel in industry, construction, agriculture and other sectors,” says Maksat Serikuly, a graduate of the Vocational and Technical College of the Astana Akimat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/947142

The play "Independents" was shown to students from schools in the capital, which depicts the harm of drugs and the fight against them. The drama was staged on the stage of the M. Gorky State Academic Russian Drama Theater, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.The documentary drama "Independents" by director Oleg Fedorenko tells the story of young people who have fallen into drug addiction.The play was staged as part of the implementation of the comprehensive plan to combat drug crime in the capital and the "Astana - a city without drugs" prevention campaign.It reflects the difficult experiences of the characters.Schoolchildren noted the importance of the topic raised."I have never seen anything like this in my life, but after the play I realized how difficult it is for people and how harmful drugs can be to human life," noted 14-year-old schoolgirl Katya."Everything is shown very clearly. "The fate of the main characters, their circumstances, how they got into drugs and what happened after that really touched me. I've heard a lot about drug dealers and now I understand how dangerous it is," said 12-year-old Ramazan."The play is great. The topic is very important because children don't understand how dangerous it is," said 11-year-old student Rafael.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/947158

Active work is being carried out in the capital to promote youth employment and provide them with permanent employment, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.According to the Astana City Department of Youth Policy Issues, the total number of young people in the capital is 455 thousand people.In collaboration with the Labor Mobility Center, the city is implementing several programs, including "Youth Experience", "Public Work", "First Job", etc. In total, more than 13 thousand young people were covered by employment measures in 2024. In particular, 4,691 people were permanently employed, 125 social jobs were opened, 1,220 places were provided under the “Youth Experience” program, 1,602 people were involved in community work, 322 people were employed for the first time, 5 people were employed under the “Teacher Contract” program, 83 people received vocational training, 3,227 people received vocational training, 3,227 people received e-labor and 504 people received e-vocational education.The “Bastau Business” project, aimed at teaching the basics of entrepreneurship in order to support employment, is being implemented. 44 grants were allocated in 2024.The “ENBEK Electronic Labor Exchange” portal is also operating, where young people can find work both in the city and throughout the republic, as well as apply for a business loan.The “Green Country” project, aimed at providing seasonal employment to schoolchildren, students and unemployed youth, is implemented annually. In 2024, 4,200 schoolchildren and students, including representatives of socially vulnerable groups of the population, were employed under this program. In 2025, another 4,200 young people are planned to be employed.In order to expand employment opportunities for the unemployed, including certain categories of young people, 41 job fairs were held in Astana in 2024.Since August 2023, the Joltap project has been operating in the capital, aimed at employment and improving professional skills, with an emphasis on unemployed and self-employed young people in the NEET category. In 2024, 19.5 thousand citizens received advice on 52 state support measures and employment opportunities and enrolled in short-term training.For example, last year, 6.9 thousand city residents mastered practical skills in labor and digital specialties, and 4,000 people got jobs or opened their own businesses. 3,773 people were trained in 7 digital specialties (SMM, targeting, content creator, graphic design, video editing, web design and website development, basic digital skills).3,904 people were trained in 10 working specialties (seamstress, barista, salesperson, stylist, electric and gas welder, accounting basics, shoe repair and key making, cabinet furniture basics, auto specialist for changing tires, Kaspi online trading basics).Work is underway to reduce the number of young people in the NEET category who are not studying, not working, or not participating in vocational training courses. The NEET category of young people in the capital is 6.1% or 26 thousand people. To help this category of youth transition to the labor market, the Astana Youth MMC is implementing projects aimed at youth employment, socialization, and comprehensive support.The "Rented Housing for Working Youth without the Right to Purchase" program, launched in 2019, is being implemented in the capital, which aims to help young people acquire their own housing. As part of the program, the akimat has leased 3,220 apartments.Under the "Yelorda Youth" program, young people are provided with preferential loans at an annual interest rate of 5 percent, a loan amount of up to 18 million tenge, a down payment of 10 percent, and a loan term of up to 19 years. Under this program, young people can purchase housing both in the primary and secondary markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/947361

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about student dormitories that will be opened this year, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."We will continue to systematically build infrastructure and social facilities in the city. These are life support systems, educational, medical, sports, etc. facilities. As you know, the number of students coming from other cities is increasing every year. Together with the responsible ministry, universities, and investors, we are working to increase the number of places in dormitories.For example, last year, 7 student dormitories for 4,200 places were built and put into operation. These are dormitories for students of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, "Turan Astana" University, Medical University, Astana IT University, etc.This year, 8 more dormitories are planned to be put into operation. They will allow opening an additional 3.5 thousand places. In addition, land plots have been allocated for the construction of educational buildings for higher education institutions, which also provide for the construction of student dormitories.A project office for the construction of student dormitories has been operating since 2023. The main task of the front office is to create favorable conditions for the implementation of the state program for the construction of dormitories and provide students with housing, as well as provide legal, advisory and expert support to universities and potential investors," Zhenis Kasymbek wrote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/947504

During a press tour organized in the Uyghur region, journalists got acquainted with the work of the "M.Ilham" cattle feedlot. Currently, there are about 100 heads of cattle here. All the cattle are Angus. 600 head of cattle are fattened annually and sent to a meat company. The head of the farm also said that it is planned to increase the number of cows. "The farm was founded in 2001. "Later, we leased equipment from KazAgroFinance JSC. Now we have 4 workers and 7 pieces of equipment. In the future, we plan to increase the number of breeding stock. Then we will have the opportunity to receive subsidies from the state. We plan to implement this measure before purchasing Angus cattle from another district," says Mars Idrisov. It should be noted that the farm also prepares its own livestock feed. Alfalfa is the main crop grown here, with 200 tons harvested annually.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/946940

As part of the instructions of the Head of State to develop the tourism industry of Kazakhstan, the Burabay Damu company is launching the Burabay Travel mobile application. The new digital service will simplify planning trips to Burabay: it will help travelers find hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as make their vacation more comfortable and fulfilling.On February 25, a meeting was held with representatives of the tourism business of the Burabay resort. During an open dialogue, the participants discussed the opportunities of the Burabay Travel application for the development of local tourism. Business representatives noted the importance of digitalization of the industry and expressed interest in using the application to promote their services.The Burabay Travel application will make the tourism market open and accessible. Tourists will be able to book hotels, find guides, find out the schedule of excursions and events in real time, and also use a map with marked attractions. For local businesses, this will be a convenient tool to promote their services and attract customers, including during the off-season.The target audience of the application is individual travelers, families with children, corporate clients and everyone planning a vacation in the resort of Burabay. With Burabay Travel, they can choose accommodation, entertainment and services in advance, making their trip as comfortable as possible.“With Burabay Travel, planning a vacation in Burabay will be much easier. Convenience for tourists and support for local businesses is a step towards the development of the resort. Follow the updates and discover Burabay in a new way!” says Gizat Valikhanovich Taizhanov, Head of the Digitization Department of Burabay Damu LLP.The Burabay Travel application will be available for free download on all popular mobile platforms (iOS and Android) starting March 15, 2025. You can already try out the test version of the service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/946542

During a meeting with residents of the Medeu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about the development of road and transport infrastructure.The city mayor announced that 26 streets with a length of 23 km will be repaired in 2024. This year, another 23.7 km of roads on 25 streets are planned for medium repair.To improve the quality of the street-road network in the Medeu district, 64 thousand square meters of road surface were restored last year, 14.3 km of sidewalks and 10 km of drainage networks were built on 30 streets. This year, a number of additional works are planned, including the repair of 73 thousand square meters of road surface, the construction of more than 36 km of new sidewalks on 9 streets, and the construction of about 5 km of drainage networks on 18 streets.During the meeting, the mayor of Almaty also reported on the work being carried out to improve the quality of public transport services in the district. In 2024, the rolling stock was increased by 300 units to 1,569 buses, which allowed organizing 8 new routes and updating and strengthening 42 existing routes. In May 2025, the rolling stock will be increased by another 44 buses on 13 routes.In general, in Almaty, in 2025, it is planned to purchase another 800 new buses, with further distribution by city districts, in order to increase the accessibility and development of public transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947461