Politics
More than 76.7 thousand trees were planted in the Almaty region in 2025 28.05.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/998845?lang=kk
Digital transformation in the village of Besagash: the first dual-use support in the Almaty region has been installed 28.05.2025
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An operational task force for locust pest control conducted a field visit in the Zharkainsky District. 28.05.2025
Planned activities are being carried out in the Akmola region to protect agricultural lands from locust insects. This year, chemical treatments will cover an area of 226.5 thousand hectares, including 89.0 thousand hectares funded by the republican budget and 137.5 thousand hectares funded by the regional budget.Recently, an operational field task force on locust pest control convened in the Zharkainsky District. The event was attended by Murat Balpan, Deputy Akim of Akmola Region; Zhasulan Kozhabekov, Head of the Akmola Regional Territorial Inspection of the Committee of State Inspection in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Nurbek Sadykov, Head of the Akmola Branch of the Republican Methodological Center for Phytosanitary Diagnostics and Forecasts; as well as local agricultural producers.During the event, specialized sprayers for treating agricultural lands, vehicles for monitoring locust pest outbreaks, and unmanned aerial systems (drones) for surveying large areas were demonstrated. All equipment was shown in operation — drones were flying in real time, and specialists presented monitoring and treatment protocols."The majority of chemical treatments are concentrated in the Zharkainsky District, which poses a serious threat to agricultural crops. Specialists have previously identified locust pest hotspots. Today, these areas were shown to the members of the operational task force. Currently, the pests are in the larval stage, so chemical treatments will be carried out in these territories in the near future," noted Nurbek Sadykov, Head of the Regional Branch of Phytosanitary Diagnostics and Forecasting.This year, unmanned aerial systems of the Republican State Enterprise on the Right of Economic Management "Phytosanitary" are being used for the first time in the Zharkainsky District to treat agricultural lands covering 5,000 hectares. The capacity of one drone is up to 50 hectares per day.To date, 3,800 hectares in the district have been treated with funding from the republican budget. Due to the complex terrain, treatments were conducted using hang gliders: 2,310 hectares in the Prigorodnoye village area and 1,490 hectares in the Valikhanov rural district.Murat Balpan, Deputy Akim of Akmola Region, emphasized the importance of promptness and responsibility in implementing anti-locust measures.“We have a clear task not to allow the spread of the pest. This requires coordinated work of all services, the use of modern technologies, and constant monitoring of the situation. We must protect the harvest and ensure the region’s food security,” Deputy Akim Murat Balpan stated.Following the meeting, he instructed to ensure coordinated, timely, and high-quality work of all involved services during the chemical treatment period. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/998589?lang=kk
AI cameras have been installed on the beaches of the Almaty region 21.05.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/998308?lang=kk
Construction of Two New Residential Buildings Nearing Completion in Kokshetau 21.05.2025
In the regional center of Kokshetau, construction of two new 45-apartment residential buildings is nearing completion. The buildings are located at the intersection of Vernadsky and Kapcevich streets and stand out with their unique architectural style and modern, comfortable layouts.At present, construction work has been completed, and landscaping efforts are underway. The handover of keys to new residents is expected soon.Akim of Akmola Region, Marat Akhmetzhanov, visited the construction site to inspect the progress.According to Dauren Tleuberdinov, a representative of the construction company Integra, landscaping work is currently in progress, with asphalt paving scheduled for completion by the end of the week. The complex includes both sports and children’s playgrounds.The residential complex consists of four buildings in total. Residents of the first two completed buildings expressed their gratitude to the regional akim.“The new playground is full of children all day long. The courtyard has become very beautiful and cozy,” said resident of the neighborhood, Saken Tokanov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/997844?lang=kk
On the demographic situation for January-March 2025 20.05.2025
The population of the Abai region as of April 1, 2025 amounted to 601.4 thousand people, including urban – 374.4 thousand (62.3%), rural – 227.0 thousand (37.7%) people. Compared to the beginning of 2025, the population decreased by 1.4 thousand people or 0.2%.Natural population movementIn general, in the Abai region in January-March 2025, the natural population growth amounted to 684 people compared to January-March 2024 (972 people) decreased by 29.6%. The total natural growth rate per 1000 population was 4.62 people.According to the information contained in the civil status records submitted by the RAGS bodies, the number of births in January-March 2025 amounted to 1926 people, which is 17.0% less than in the corresponding period of 2024 (2320 people). The total fertility rate per 1000 people was 13.02 births.In the period under review, the number of deaths amounted to 1242 people, which is 7.9% less than in January- March 2024 (1348 people). The overall mortality rate was 8.40 deaths per 1000 people.In January- March 2025, 15 deceased infants under the age of 1 year were registered in the region and compared to the corresponding period of 2024 (21 deceased infants) decreased by 28,6%. The infant mortality rate was 7.79 cases per 1000 births.Population migrationAs a result of processing the information provided by the migration service authorities, in 1-quarter 2025, the number of arrivals in the region amounted to - 3199 people, the number of departures from the region – 5292 people. As a result of external and internal migrations, there was a decrease of -2093 people.The main external migration exchange takes place with the CIS countries. The share of arrivals from the CIS countries was 14 people or 87,5%, 28 people or 84,8 % of the total number of migrants left. The main part of arrivals and departures from the region falls on the Russian Federation . 14 people arrived, 28 people left.There was a negative balance with non-CIS countries, 2 people arrived in the region, 5 people left, a positive balance with the People's Republic of China.The number of migrants by interregional movements, 3183 people arrived, 5259 left, the negative balance is 2076 people._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Methodological explanationsThe natural growth rate is the difference between the total fertility and mortality rates.The total fertility rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of childbearing in relation to the entire population. Represents the ratio of the total number of live births during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The total mortality rate is an indicator that determines the intensity of mortality of the population. Represents the ratio of the total number of deaths during the period to the average population. As a rule, it is calculated per 1000 population.The infant mortality rate is an indicator that determines the mortality rate of children under the age of one year. It is calculated by the ratio of the number of deaths under the age of 1 to the number of live births. The infant mortality rate is calculated per 1,000 live births.Population migration - the movement of people (migrants) across the borders of certain regions with a change of residence.Migrant - a person who commits a migration with change of residence.Number of arrivals - the number of people who have entered into the region because of its limits during the reporting period.Number of departures - the number of people who left the region outside of its boundaries during the reporting period. www.stat.gov.kz / Official statistics / By industry / Demographic statistics Head of the Division of social and demographic statistics:S.KondratyevaТеl. +7 (7222) 36 25 49 Address:180000, c.Semeyst.Mangilik el, 25 © Agency for Strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bureau of National statisticsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/996778?lang=kk
Renewable energy sources of the Almaty region: potential, investments and prospects 20.05.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/996722?lang=kk
Panel Session "Intellectual Property in the Age of AI and Creative Industries: Challenges and Opportunities" 20.05.2025
On May 29, 2025, a panel session titled “Intellectual Property in the Age of AI and Creative Industries: Challenges and Opportunities” will be held in the city of Astana within the framework of the Astana International Forum.The official opening of the forum will be held under the leadership of the Head of State – Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev.The Astana International Forum brings together leading global experts, including representatives of international organizations and academic institutions, to develop practical solutions to pressing global challenges.Speakers of the panel session include:Yerlan Zhaksylykuly Sarsembayev, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan;Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization;Mohamed Datuk Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri, Deputy President of the Senate of the Parliament of Malaysia;Grigory Petrovich Ivliev, President of the Eurasian Patent Office;Bakyt Turlykhanuly Sultanov, Member of the Board (Minister) for Economy and Financial Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission;and other distinguished guests.To participate in the forum, please register at: www.astanainternationalforum.orgContact information:Press Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of KazakhstanPhone: +7 (7172) 74-06-21Mail: a.lurova@adilet.gov.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/996698?lang=kk
Almaty region increases support for farmers 20.05.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/996408?lang=kk
Almaty region implements the largest investment project of the industrial zone with the participation of foreign partners 19.05.2025
Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/994544?lang=kk
6th Youth Sports Games of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Edige Emberdi became a silver medalist 18.05.2025
In the 6th Youth Sports Games of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Edige Emberdi from the capital became the silver medalist, reports the official website of the capital's administration.The 6th Youth Sports Games in weightlifting have started in Almaty. 212 athletes from 17 regions of the country are taking part in this large-scale competition held once in four years.Yedige Emberdy, who defended the honor of Astana, competed in the weight category up to 81 kg and won the silver medal after lifting 334 kg (149+185) in the double competition.Another athlete from the capital will compete in the Youth Sports Games. will continue until March.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/950406
Minister of Emergencies Chingys Harnov is inspecting flood-prone areas of the West Kazakhstan region 18.05.2025
The Minister of Emergencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan Major General Chingys Harnov visited the west of the country and checked the preparedness of the region for spring floods. The minister familiarized himself with measures aimed at preventing floods, such as snow removal, drilling the water surface to release ice, ice cutting and cutting reeds. All of these measures are aimed at lowering the water level and reducing the risk of flooding."Preparation for the period of flooding requires maximum mobilization and coordination of actions of all services to ensure the safety of the population," the minister noted during his working visit. During the meeting, the importance of interaction between various state and local structures was emphasized for the effective solution of the problems. He visited the protection engineering constructions designed to protect settlements from the threat of floods, such as areas near the Zhaiyk River and summer cottages in the city of Ural. Special attention was paid to the dam in the village of Podstepnoe, Terekti district, where geoframes and concrete slopes were used to strengthen the structures. Cleaning of river channels, strengthening of protective dams, control of snow cover and water level continues in the regions. Special attention is paid to preventive measures to reduce the risk of flooding and protect settlements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/951695
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the UNDP are implementing a project on the development of the stability of agricultural production and preservation of ecosystems in North Kazakhstan. 18.05.2025
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as with the financial support of the Global Environmental Fund, has started implementing a project on the development of sustainability of agricultural production and preservation of ecosystems in North Kazakhstan. Among them are desertification, salinization, erosion, wear and tear from long-term land use and other factors.The Government of Kazakhstan is improving the legislation to solve these problems. The issues of land degradation are included in the Land and Environmental Codes, as well as in the draft law "On Soil Protection" aimed at land protection and restoration."According to the concept of development of the AOC, special attention will be paid to increasing labor productivity, increasing productivity, providing agricultural machinery and seeds, increasing the share of processed products and solving export problems until 2030. In addition, measures to reduce the amount of eroded land in agricultural areas are being considered," noted Yermek Kenjekhanuly, the Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Within the joint project of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and UNDP, sustainable land use methods and practices will be tested in Akmola, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions."In order to combat land degradation, comprehensive territorial planning is needed to ensure the balance of economic development and preservation of natural resources," said UNDP. Permanent representative in Kazakhstan Katarzhina Vaviernia.In the framework of the project, it is planned to introduce agro-ecological incentives and financial instruments to support sustainable production of agricultural products, important production-transmission chains, restoration of pastures and optimization of territorial planning.The project is aimed at restoring Kazakhstan's land resources, developing sustainable agriculture and ensuring long-term environmental stability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/952045
"Spring-2025" republican command and staff training exercise started in East Kazakhstan 18.05.2025
Training will take place on March 6-7, 2025. Civil protection services of the region and interested bodies have the task of working out actions during emergency situations in the spring period due to floods.The headquarters to ensure the management and interaction of civil protection services during emergency rescue operations was urgently placed in the crisis center of SKO TZD. During the exercise, the warning system was checked in the region and the preparedness of the emergency response team was reviewed. The practical part of the exercise was held in Samar district. According to a premeditated incident, due to a malfunction of the sluice in the Laily reservoir, there was a flood through the platinum, the village of Samar was threatened with flooding. The "112" service started receiving calls from residents about the flooding of the yard area and farm buildings.Police crews arrive at the emergency station, they inform residents about the upcoming evacuation with the help of a loudspeaker.The rescuers of the emergency department of the SKO transport citizens to a safe area with high-speed equipment, and the equipment of the transport service is also mobilized for evacuation. Citizens will be transported to reception points for the affected population, where the medical service will carry out an examination. Meals and provision of citizens with goods of first necessity were organized. Psychologists of TJD provide assistance to the affected population. The public order service provided security and safety at the places where the victims were accommodated.Transports domestic animals from the flood zone to safe places.Utility services disconnect power lines, carry out embankment strengthening works, laying bags. Special equipment transports water from the reservoir to the Eshkebay reservoir. On the second day of the training, the loading of engineering equipment, which will be sent to help victims in other regions of the country, will be processed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/952249
On the occasion of International Women's Day, 21 specialists in the water sector were awarded with state and departmental awards 18.05.2025
On the occasion of International Women's Day, 21 specialists in the water sector were awarded state and departmental awards.The head of state Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev presented the Order of Honor to Tileukul Abdiraymova, engineer of the production department "Kazsushar" branch of Zhambyl region. awarded the "Kurmet" order to Tatiana Avdeeva, engineer-hydrologist of the Pavlodar operation department of the canal branch. Tsoi Roza, Chief Economist of the Kazakh Research Institute of Water Management, was awarded the Order of Honor. Aliya Kulzhabaeva, the head of the production department of the "Ontuskauzsu" branch of the "Kazsushar" enterprise, and Svetlana Tumenova, the head of the laboratory of the "Kamen" production site of the West Kazakhstan branch, were awarded the medal "For meritorious service". She was awarded with a certificate of honor and a letter of gratitude.About two and a half thousand women work in the water sector in Kazakhstan. Among them, 2,258 people work at the enterprise "Kazsushar", 142 specialists work in the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and Committees, and 119 women work in basin inspections. I thank you for your hard and honest work. I wish you great success, great health and happiness both in your career and in your personal life. The common goal of preserving and protecting the country's water resources cannot be achieved without your knowledge, experience, and efforts. May you bloom like a flower on this beautiful day. May warmth and love nestle in the family, and may your loved ones always be with you," said Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/953193
ACTIVITIES OF COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT OF THE WATER ECONOMY INDUSTRY OF KAZAKHSTAN 18.05.2025
With the support of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the reservoirs "Baydibek ata" and "Karakuys" are being built in the Turkestan regionThe reconstruction of the Aktobe reservoir has been completedThe construction of 4 new reservoirs will begin this year. Akmola, Kalguty (Zhambyl Oblast), Karaozek (Kyzylorda Oblast) and Bolshoi Ozen (WKO)The construction of the Pokatilov Reservoir in Zhetysu Oblast is being worked out at the expense of private investmentDesign and estimate documentation is being developed for the construction of 12 water reservoirs in 6 oblasts (Akmola, WKO, Zhetysu, Turkestan, Aktobe, ШКО)By the end of the year, 12 projects on the construction of a group water pipeline will be completed. As a result, 153 villages with 423,000 inhabitants will be provided with quality drinking water and 52 settlements will be connected to the centralized water supply systemThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working on the possibility of building a group water pipeline from the "Kokzhide" underground water site in Aktobe region to the settlements of Atyrau and Mangistau regionsThe work of replacing 19 water pump units and electrical equipment of the canal named after K. Satbaev has begun. A contract was signed for the supply of 17 transformers, 9 units of aggregating equipment were purchased74 hydrotechnical facilities were repaired as part of flood preparationIn 2024, a multi-factor study was conducted on 84 hydraulic facilities. This year, 105 communal and 29 republican facilities will be studiedLast year, sprinkler and drip irrigation, laser leveling were used on 158 thousand hectares of land. This made it possible to save up to 30% of waterIn 2024, the Ministry identified 268 facts of illegal water use. Violators were brought to justiceLast year, 66 events were held on transboundary water issues. This year, 48 joint commission meetings are plannedThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is working to increase the wages of water specialists up to 50%. The department intends to match the salary of watermen to the salary level of employees of the electric and heat energy industries.In order to update the material and technical base of "Kazsushar" branches, 150 units of special equipment were purchased. the project of setting up an automated water accounting system is being implementedIn addition, design and estimate documentation is being developed for the automation of 16 main and inter-farm canals with a total length of more than 2600 km. It is planned to automate the main canal of Kyzylkum in the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/952984
Yerzhan Nurlybayev, Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, arrived in Akmola region 18.05.2025
In Kokshetau, a republican field meeting of the coordination council on improving delivery services was held under the chairmanship of Yerzhan Nurlybayev, the vice minister of health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Altynai Amrenova, the deputy akim of Akmola region. He noted that in 2024, 90 units of equipment were purchased for maternity hospitals in the region. In August 2024, the "One-day clinic" project was launched, where pregnant women can undergo all types of prenatal diagnostics and receive quick and accurate test results in one day on the basis of the "one-stop" principle. In the past period, 1867 pregnant women were examined by obstetrician-gynecologists.A draft plan for reducing maternal mortality for 2025-2026 was developed to ensure a comprehensive approach to obstetric care. It aims not only to recruit specialists and purchase new equipment, but also to continuously improve professional qualifications in obstetrics on organ preservation operations.Erzhan Nurlybayev noted that women's health is the health of the nation, from human resources to technical resources should be directed to solving the problems of maintaining and improving women's health, as well as preventive measures.The visiting specialists asked questions about the quality of medical care provided to pregnant women in medical organizations. The state of ensuring infectious safety, as well as the role of the republican center in reducing maternal mortality, were discussed.Today, 7,300 Akmola women are expecting a baby.During his visit to Kokshetau, the Vice-Minister of Health visited the perinatal center and got acquainted with the services of the "One Day Clinic" consultative-diagnostic department; resuscitation and neonatal pathology departments, as well as the operation of the case center. The main attention was paid to the need to improve this monitoring system, which allows to reduce risks and increase the satisfaction of the population with the timely and qualitative amount of medical care. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/953560