Politics

Almaty region and the Netherlands strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector 12.04.2025
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Modern schools are being built in the Almaty region as part of the Comfortable School national project 11.04.2025
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YTO Express 11.04.2025
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Kazakhstan Participates in the Launch of a Project to Promote Geographical Indications in Central Asia 11.04.2025
On April 7–8, 2025, Almaty hosted the launch meeting of the project “Support for the Development of Geographical Indications in Central Asia – Promotion of Previously Identified GIs”, organized by the non-profit organization Hilfswerk International in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan was represented at the event by Ms. Marina Sirotina, Deputy Chairperson of the Committee of Intellectual Property Rights. Representatives of the National Institute of Intellectual Property and the Almaty Department of Justice also took part in the discussions.The project focuses on promoting three geographical indications identified in the countries of Central Asia. The geographical indication chosen from Kazakhstan is “Almaty Aport” — a renowned apple variety widely recognized beyond the country’s borders and an integral part of the city’s cultural heritage.Note: Geographical indications (GIs) are used to designate products that are closely linked to a specific geographical area — its natural conditions, history and culture. Legal protection of such indications helps distinguish products with unique qualities, supports the creation of local brands, attracts investment and promotes tourism. This is particularly relevant for agricultural and artisanal goods, whose authenticity enhances their value and market appeal.The meeting also brought together participants from the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. Under the project, Kyrgyzstan is promoting “At-Bashy White Honey,” while Tajikistan is showcasing “Ashtak” (dried apricot). These products, along with the Almaty Aport, possess distinctive features that reflect the richness and diversity of the region.Kazakhstan’s cooperation with WIPO plays a vital role in the development of the national intellectual property protection system. Participation in international GI initiatives provides local producers with the opportunity to gain visibility abroad, expand their export potential and strengthen the competitiveness of domestic products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/972110?lang=kk

Hundreds of suburban areas in the Almaty region are officially becoming part of the settlements 11.04.2025
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ANNOUNCEMENT "Meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Legislative Activities" 11.04.2025
May 18 this year. At 10.00 o'clock the regular session of the Interdepartmental Commission on Legislative Activity under the chairmanship of the Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan Natalia Pan with the participation of representatives of state authorities,non-governmental sector and business community.Planned consideration: 1. Concepts of the bill «On introducing amendments and additions to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses» (developer - MJ);2.Concepts of the bill «On introducing amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the formalization of employment» (developer - MLSPP);3.Draft Government Decree «On Amending the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of December 28, 2017 № 894 «About the Plan of legislative works of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2018» (on the postponement of the introduction of draft laws on the restoration of the solvency of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the accompanying draft law to Parliament from June to August) (developer - MF). Venue: House of Ministries, 13 Entrance, 10th Floor, Cabinet No. 1056, Press Center of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The accreditation of journalists is held before 6 pm on May 17 this year. by e-mail pressgov@mail.ru. Press Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of KazakhstanTel: 74-06-01, 74-06-02,pressgov@mail.ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/19863?lang=kk

The lawyers of Almaty deprived citizens of legal aid 11.04.2025
In the framework of monitoring decisions on the payment of legal aid identified facts, inconsistencies between actual hours worked by lawyers.For 2016-2017gg. The Almaty Department of Justice returned to the Bar Association orders worth more than 28 million tenge.Also established facts,when three lawyers of the Almaty Bar Association allegedly rendered legal aid to their clients while actually being outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.The claims of the Ministry of Justice on termination of the validity of the license to practice lawyers' activities of these lawyers are satisfied by the courts.As a result of non-compliance of their lawyers with their professional duties, citizens were deprived of the right to legal assistance.Nevertheless, despite the existing shortcomings in the work,Chairman of the Bar of Almaty - Kenzhegali Karchegenov re-elected for a new term.Ministry of Justice to the Republican Bar Association,is the coordinator of the activities of territorial colleges,many letters were sent on the need for and territorial colleges of relevant work in the field to eliminate violations and taking measures to comply with legal requirements of lawyers.To date, the Republican Bar Association hasn't taken any measures.The above facts indicate a weak organization of work,as territorial bar associations,and the Republican Collegium. Press Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of KazakhstanTel: 74-06-01, 74-06-02,pressgov@mail.ru Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/19817?lang=kk

A round table on lawyer activities was held 11.04.2025
Department of Justice of Almaty region, members of Kazakhstan Union of Lawyers,On May 23, 2013, a round table was held on the topic: clarification of the draft law «On Advocacy and Legal assisment» and discussion problematic questions, arising in the provision of state-guaranteed legal aid.This event was attended by representatives of the courts,law enforcement authorities,the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Almaty Regional Bar Association.During the event, the timing of the submission of applications for payment by the collegium of advocates was discussed,and also mistakes made in the decisions,rendered by the courts consequences and inquiries. Press-serviceJustice DepartmentAlmaty region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/19812?lang=kk

Forensic experts from Kazakhstan assisted research on criminal cases in London 11.04.2025
King's College London, one of the world's leading academic institutions which also has international accreditation in forensic science, invited forensic experts from Kazakhstan to part in research relating to criminal cases.Inkar Tazhigulova and Dauren Duberbaev, forensic experts from the Center for Forensic Expertise of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan who specialize in DNA, together with experts from King's College London conducted expert examinations on identification of persons and research on tissues of deceased and living persons. The tissues were contained in paraffin, which is a complex matter for this type of research.Kazakh experts showed a high level of theoretical and practical training and shared their experience and research methods used in Kazakhstan in the field of similar examinations. British colleagues highly appreciated the level of training of experts in Kazakhstan. Such experience of international cooperation is an indicator of high qualification of Kazakh experts.The Ministry of Justice is currently undertaking reforms of its forensic services. For example, the agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the World Bank on the Institutional Strengthening of the Justice Sector has allowed Kazakh forensic experts to undergo training and improve their skills in leading forensic centers around the world.To date 80 forensic experts have undertaken professional development in the UK, Turkey, Lithuania and Belarus.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/19809?lang=kk

Minister of Justice Marat Beketayev met with representatives of the civil sector to discuss the draft Administrative Procedural Code 11.04.2025
The meeting was attended by representatives of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs,associations of business entities,Republican Notary Chamber,Republican Bar Association, the Union of Lawyers,National Center for Human Rights,Association of Taxpayers of Kazakhstan and other non-governmental organizations.The participants of the event made proposals for the further improvement of the draft Administrative Procedural Code, which is currently being developed by the Ministry of Justice together with the Supreme Court.This draft law is aimed at regulating public-law relations, in the sphere of public administration, arising between the administrative organization and the citizen.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/19334?lang=kk

Nazarbayev signed amendments on intellectual property issues 10.04.2025
The head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a law amending the intellectual property sphere, Tengrinews.kz reports with reference to the press service of Akorda.As the report said :"The head of state signed the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan" On introducing changes and amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on improving the legislation in the field of intellectual property "aimed at improving legislation in the field of intellectual property," .As previously reported on the Senate website, the document provides for simplification of the procedure for registration of intellectual property, elimination of legal gaps, as well as the exclusion of norms that create administrative barriers in the field of copyright protection.In addition, instead of compensation for damage in violation of the rights to trademarks, an institution of compensation is introduced.It was proposed to determine the amount of compensation established by the court, which the rightholder is entitled to demand in exchange for compensation for damage in cases of violation of his rights, based on the nature of the violation, the market value of homogeneous goods.Also, the norm on the mandatory publication of applications for trademarks was considered from the moment they were received by the expert organization. Текст закона публикуется в печати.Read more:https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/nazarbaev-podpisal-popravki-voprosam-intellektualnoy-347024/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/18215?lang=kk

Announcement.Round table on the topic:"Intellectual property as the driver of the development of the capital"for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Astana 10.04.2025
Conducting a round table «Intellectual property as the driver of the development of the capital» devoted to the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the capital of Republic of Kazakhstan and is carried out within the framework of implementation the concept of celebration of the 20th anniversary of the city of Astana "El Juragi Astana".Organizers of the event- RSC «National Institute of Property» Ministry of Justice of RK.The following questions are proposed for discussion at the round table:How Intellectual Property Can Enhance efficiency of further innovative development of the capital?How to eliminate factors,Restraining development of the capital market of intellectual property?What are the prospective patented metropolitan development?How to improve the management of intellectual property in metropolitan companies and universities?The event will be held in the Conference hall RSC «NIIP» (Korgalzhyn highway,3В, 5 floor).CONTACTS: Shertysheva Inkara Toleutaevna –deputy head of the department for development and international cooperation RSC «NIIP», тел. +7 (7172) 62-15-13, mob. +7-705-4299172, e-mail: i.shertysheva@kazpatent.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/17690?lang=kk

Bakytzhan Sagintayev was introduced with the course of protective measures in the foot hills of Almaty 10.04.2025
The governor of Almaty paid special attention to the situation on mountain rivers and lakes. The governor was introduced with the construction projects of mudflow dams in the Aksay and Ayusay gorges and the repair of existing dams.B.Sagintayev with the Deputy Minister of the Interior Y.Ilyin, as well as the head of the Emergency Situations Department of Almaty S.Aubakirov and the deputy head of Kazselezashchita, M. Kasenovov, flew around the moraine lakes. The progress of degradation measures and preventive discharge of water was inspected.Experts of DFS Almaty reported on the progress of the project on automated monitoring of mudflow danger in the basins of the rivers Kishi and Ulken Almaty, Kargaly and Aksai. This year, it is planned to build 10 stations on moraine lakes, dams, mudslides and in river beds. In the next - 21 stations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/17331?lang=kk

The opening ceremony of the 28-th winter Universiade-2017 took place in Almaty 10.04.2025
- Envoys of hundreds of world leading universities gathered at the stadium. Among you there are future Olympian and triumphant of world championships. There are those who will connect the career with the economy, politics, business, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.The President of Kazakhstan emphasized our country’s commitment from the first days of its independence to the ideals of unity, cooperation and aspiration to a secure future.- In sport, science and culture we would like to communicate Kazakhstan's formula of peace and tolerance development to every continent. That is why every day the managerial activity has increased and this Ice Palace and other facilities of the Games were built with that diligence, the Head of State said.Nursultan Nazarbayev has also pointed out that the Universiade has become a kind of locomotive for the development of sports infrastructure in the city.- Almaty is already creating absolute records. Athletic village has been built for the first time ever of the Winter Student Games. The people of Kazakhstan will benefit from the investments in this project. Competition halls will become centers of attraction for the mass sports. Athletic Village will become a new neighborhood with affordable social housing for more than 1,700 families. The Student Games will be broadcast by 43 TV channels in 80 countries. Its audience will be more than one billion viewers. We see that the Universiade spread its wings and is ready for the historic launch, the President of Kazakhstan has summarized.Besides, the President turned attention to the unique venue of the Student Games.- Almaty is a city with 1000 years of history; it is the home of independence, where a new era in Kazakhstan began. This is a dynamic and modern city, a business center and a driver of the economy. It is a city of the young people. It is a city of students. There is a third part of Kazakhstan’s universities here, with 137,000 students. Legendary and beloved by everyone "Medeo" skating rink will gain its former glory again inhales the atmosphere of a grand struggle. "Shymbulak" will shine as a diamond in the crown of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. The Student Games will become the anthem of a healthy lifestyle. Its effect can be compared with the state programs to strengthen our nation’s health, Nursultan Nazarbayev concluded.In his speech, the President of Kazakhstan expressed gratitude for the support in the organization of the tournament to all those who participated in preparing the global holiday, including three thousand volunteers, as well as the International University Sports Federation and its President O.Matytsin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/16869?lang=kk

People who have been standing in a queue for taking a flat have taken the keys of flats in the Athletic country 10.04.2025
According to the Head’s commission the residents of the new perspective micro-region will be more than 2000 Almaty’s family standing in a queue for taking a flat. There are invalids of 1 and 2 groups ,the orphans, children’s without having their parents care, families who are looking after the invalid children, large families, incomplete families, war participants and workers, the teachers and the doctors etc. The cost of a hiring flat with a further purchase costs from 1036 till 1120 tenge for a meter square. The term of hiring flat is for 20 years.“Last year more than 3000 socially weak families of the society took the new flats. In 2017 years 3200Almaty families will take their own flats. The doors of that flats have been opened for the champions of the World’s Universiade. According to the Head’s commission, in the frame of the project “The Universiade heritage” more than 140000 furnitures, clerical aids, special equipments from Athletic country have been given to 500 social institutions. More than 700 thousands special sport and professional equipments will be given for sport schools and the social structures of the city” mentioned B.Baibek.The complex of the Athletic country is about 23 hectares. It consists of 14 living apartments . The territory of the complex is equipped with the new modern systems of video- observing, the control of access and fire fighting. There will be the center of national service(SON), the policlinics, supermarkets, the bank’s departments, the post –offices, the police station. During the building of it there have been used the materials of Kazakhstan’s production, i.e. concrete, cement, rolled metal products, and the dry building mixtures.500 national producers have been participated in the project. The people who have been standing for a queue have taken “Nurly zher” flats in a clear form. There used the modern , ecologically clean materials.It should be mentioned that the last 8 years for the development of Alatau region was shared 300 milliards tenge. There was formed a complete infrastructure of a new administrative center. The kinder gardens were built ,the schools, the medical centers, the administrative buildings. There have opened a traditional art theatre, a multimedia center of the traditional music, an ice palace ”Almaty Arena” and a new center of the crafts where the citizens and the quests could have an opportunity to get introduced with the standard of living and the traditions of Kazakh nation. In the reunited Nauryzbay region there will be built a school for 1200 pupils, two policlinics for 500 and 200 visitors a day. There will a repair of the street road nets for 32 streets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/16598?lang=kk

43,2 thousands m2 roadway’s repair has been done in Almaty 10.04.2025
Nowadays four contract organizations with 20 brigades are working for the riddance of identified defects on the city's roads. As it has been reported in the department of passenger transport and highways in Almaty, 31.27 km of 12 highways and 23 streets of regional importance have been repaired. 30.75 km of 19 streets are for a medium repair and a competition has been declared.In near future, Baytursynov street’s capital repair will begin from Timiryazev street to Abay Ave. In addition to it, bike path’s arrangement will be organized within the framework of the “Persistent Transport of the Almaty city‘’program planned by the urban bicycle and the pedestrian infrastructure planning.A huge repair is being done on Zhandosov street from Sain street to the Tausamaly village with a length of 2.08 km. The project supplies the enlarging of a roadway to 4 lanes, the bridge reconstruction across the river "Kargaly", the arrangement of bicycle paths for 2 km and sidewalks for 4 km.It should be mentioned that this year it is also planned to build 14.7 km of irrigation networks for 574 millions tenge and a reconstruction of irrigation networks in 57 streets for 42.2 km. In addition to it, a requisition was received from the city’s district executive committee for the elaboration of the new irrigation network’s construction and the storm drains along 488 streets almost for 500 km.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/15976?lang=kk

472 new yard will be built in Almaty 10.04.2025
The certified and the un-injury small architectural forms will be used during the construction. In particular, works will be done in the construction of asphalt, rubber and pavement coverings, curbs, installation of benches, construction of sports and children's playgrounds in order to create the pleasant conditions for children’s sport in the open air."By the end of the year, 80 new yard territories will be built in the Turksib District. This is not a repair, but a new construction. Small architectural forms will be installed - swings, horizontal bars, benches, urns, children's and sports grounds, etc. In addition, work will be done to enlight the yards, asphalting, "said the governor of the Turksib district Vladimir Ustyugov.Similar work will done in other parts of the city,i.e. the yards in Almatau d.- 15 yards, in the Almaly d. - 80 yards, in Auezov d.- 50 yards, in the Bostandyk d.- 60 yards, in Zhetysu d.- 50 yards ,in Medeu - 120 yards and 17 yards in the Nauryzbaysky district.It must be mentioned that in 2016 in the city was landscaped 290 yards. In the framework of this work, new equipment was bought for children's playgrounds, urns, benches, and also a repair of yard territories was carried out. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/15921?lang=kk

The winners of the tournament on Kazakh kures" Almaty Barysy ” have been identified 10.04.2025
The gold belt of the champion and the keys to the car was won by a wrestler Ruslan Abdrazakov from the Nauryzbay district. Dauren Nuralinov was on the second place , who had represented Bostandyk district.Both sportsmen will represent the Almaty city at the republican tournament "Kazakhstan Barysy - 2017", which will be held in July in Astana.The third place was won by Victor Demyanenko, the representative of Nauryzbay district. He was the winner of "Almaty Barysy" in 2016.It should be noted that the competitions in national sports i.e. Kөkpar, audaryspaқ, tenge іlu, аsyk atu, zhasmby atu, Kazakh kuresi are regularly held in Almaty,. So, the republican festival "Uly dala oiyndary" was held at the central racecourse in May, in which athletes had taken from different parts of Kazakhstan. The theater of traditional art "Alatau", a multimedia center of traditional music, and a new center of artisans have been opened during the last two years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/15911?lang=kk