The Akmola Region continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of its consumer protection agencies. In 2025, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Akmola Region reviewed 983 citizen complaints, over 80% of which were satisfied, and refunds exceeded 82 million tenge.The department's specialists actively resolve disputes out of court, allowing citizens to promptly protect their rights and receive refunds. For example, a resident of the region was able to get 8.1 million tenge back for a used car thanks to a complaint prepared by the Department against the dealership. In another case, a buyer refused a new car due to discovered damage, after which the seller returned 28.3 million tenge.Disputes over household goods and electronics also involve the Department's intervention. A resident of the region experienced delays and defects in delivery of furniture worth 1,000,200 tenge under a contract. Specialists provided explanatory information, and the entrepreneur rectified the violations.A 70-year-old resident of the region received a refund of 34,840 tenge for a phone purchased on Wildberries. He ordered a phone advertised as a Redmi 14 for his daughter, but the product he received was not what he expected. The phone failed IMEI verification, making it unusable in Kazakhstan. Attempts to return the money directly to the seller were unsuccessful, and only a timely appeal to the Department yielded results.In another case, a consumer who was wronged when booking a resort where a deposit refund was denied was able to reach a settlement with the Department's assistance: the money was returned and an additional day of stay was provided at a discount. A resident of Kokshetau received a refund of 22,500 tenge for a poorly repaired phone, the defect of which appeared during the warranty period.The Department's effectiveness is also confirmed by judicial practice: during the first 11 months of 2025, the agency participated in 15 court cases as a third party, which allowed it to recover more than 9.9 million tenge in favor of individuals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121799?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the adoption of a joint order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 17, 2025, No. 325-НҚ, the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 494, the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 586/НҚ, the Acting Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 717, and the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 20, 2025, No. 391 "On the implementation of the pilot project 'On certain issues of regulating the export of certain types of goods.'" This order comes into force on December 5, 2025.This joint order introduces a permit-based procedure for the export of certain types of goods, which applies exclusively to goods exported to CIS member states. The permit-based procedure applies to certain types of industrial goods, telecommunications and computer equipment, their parts and materials, as well as certain types of aviation industry goods.The lists of goods subject to the permit-based procedure are approved in Appendices 1, 2, and 3. The rules for issuing permits and the list of required documents are approved in Appendix 4 to the joint order.Contacts for consultations1. For questions regarding the export of telecommunications and computer equipment, its parts, and materials:Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Tel.: 64-95-13, 64-95-19.2. For questions regarding the export of aviation industry goods:Department of Digitalization and Public Services of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 98-33-34;Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 57-23-06.3. For questions regarding the export of industrial goods:Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 57-23-53.4. For questions regarding customs operations:State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of KazakhstanTel.: 71-84-16, 71-79-51.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121750?lang=kk

In recent years, the region has demonstrated consistent positive growth in key development areas. Gross regional product (GRP) increased by 18.8% over three years, rising from 4.2 trillion tenge in 2022 to 5 trillion tenge in 2024. This growth rate confirms a strengthening economy and expanding production.The manufacturing industry also achieved strong results. Production volume in the sector increased from 1.6 trillion tenge in 2022 to 2.1 trillion tenge in 2024, representing a 28% increase. This demonstrates the active modernization of production facilities and the expansion of export potential.The influx of foreign investment continues. The region has attracted $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment. In 2023 alone, this figure amounted to $397.8 million, in 2024 – $402.2 million, and in 2025, the volume is planned to increase to $667.5 million. Growing investor interest confirms the region's attractiveness as a platform for large-scale projects.The improved economic situation is accompanied by increased labor efficiency. Productivity increased by 28%: from 8 million tenge per employee in 2022 to 10.2 million tenge in 2024.The regional budget also increased significantly – from 441.8 billion tenge in 2022 to 686.6 billion tenge in 2025, an increase of almost 1.6 times over previous figures. The budget increase opens up new opportunities for infrastructure development, the social sphere, and major investment projects.Transport and Logistics Complex: A New Growth DriverOne of the key projects shaping the region's future development is the construction of a modern international transport and logistics complex, costing 63.8 billion tenge. Intensive construction and installation work is underway at the site, with leading contractors handling the project.The complex will be capable of handling up to 400,000 containers per year, equivalent to over 11 million tons of cargo. Once operational, freight traffic in the region will increase by 20%, significantly strengthening its role in international transport corridors and enhancing the region's competitiveness on the Eurasian logistics map.The project will create new jobs, enhance the region's attractiveness to investors, and provide additional impetus for the development of industry, trade, and services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1121576?lang=kk

Last Saturday, Yernur Zhautikbayev, Chairman of the Trade Committee, toured Astana's capital markets. Ahead of the holidays, he monitored prices and uncovered instances of unjustified markups.For example, at one grocery store in the city market, buckwheat was listed for 500 tenge. This price immediately caught the Committee Chairman's attention. According to Yernur Zhautikbayev, the actual price of buckwheat could not possibly be 500 tenge. The store purchased the product for 275 tenge and sold it with an 82 percent markup. Given the maximum allowable markup of 15 percent for socially significant goods, the price of buckwheat in this store should not have exceeded 316 tenge.The Committee Chairman instructed the Astana Department of Trade and Consumer Protection to conduct an investigation into this matter.During his tour, Yernur Zhautikbayev visited the Sauran, Shankhay-Kok Bazar, Sharyn, Saryarka, Asem, Astanalyk, and Ulzhan markets, as well as the Keruen Zholy site, where the Sogym Fest meat fair is taking place. During meetings with market owners and importers supplying fruits and vegetables to the capital, the Committee Chairman emphasized the need to prevent unjustified price increases ahead of the holidays and to ensure direct supplies of meat products from farmers without intermediaries."The Ministry of Trade is working comprehensively to maintain price stability in the market ahead of the holidays. Not only retail chains but also markets are under strict control. We are working specifically with major importers. Thanks to this, prices for socially important food products remained stable in November." "In anticipation of the holidays, we will take measures to stabilize the prices of not only socially significant goods but also everyday products," emphasized Yernur Zhautikbayev, Chairman of the Trade Committee.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1121191?lang=kk

In the summer of 2025, a Kostanay resident paid 1,200,000 tenge for consultative, diagnostic, and dermatological cosmetology services. However, she did not receive the promised results and requested termination of the contract. The salon ignored her complaint, after which she contacted the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection.The Department's investigation revealed a lack of response to the complaint, for which the salon was subject to administrative liability. An order was also issued to amend the contract and remove any terms that infringe on consumer rights, including the prohibition on refunds. The consumer was advised to file a lawsuit.During the trial, it was established that the salon was performing dermatological cosmetology procedures without a mandatory license, as they are considered medical procedures. The court ordered a full refund to the consumer."This case once again demonstrates that entrepreneurs are obligated to comply with the law, and consumers have the right to high-quality and safe services." "The Department consistently protects the rights of the region's residents and strengthens market oversight," noted K. Akizhanov, Acting Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for Kostanay Region.Since the beginning of this year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for Kostanay Region has received 1,452 complaints. Of these, 717 were written, 106 were received via a Telegram bot, 269 were received via a hotline, and 360 were seen in person by specialists. Consumers have received reimbursement of over 62.7 million tenge.Seventy-three inspections were conducted as part of state oversight. As a result of these unscheduled inspections, 16 entrepreneurs received warnings and 44 entrepreneurs were fined a total of 1,397,000 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1120871?lang=kk

This was announced at a briefing by the head of the Department of Agriculture and Land Relations of the Akimat of Kostanay region, Ibrahim Bekmukhamedov. Growth is ensured through the modernization of farms, the introduction of modern technologies and government support.As of November 1, 2025, the number of major farm animal species has increased.According to the results of ten months, 53.4 thousand tons of meat, 205.7 thousand tons of milk and 319 million eggs were produced in the region. It was noted that especially dairy production increased by 9.4% compared to 2024.There are 17 large dairy farms in the region, and meat farming, horse breeding, sheep breeding, pig breeding, and poultry farming are also developing. Feedlots with a total capacity of 38,000 heads continue to operate. In addition, meat exports have increased — more than 2,300 tons of products have been shipped abroad since the beginning of the year.Over the past two years, 20 billion tenge has been invested in the industry. With these funds, five dairy farms were built and put into operation, which makes it possible to produce about 40 thousand tons of milk per year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1120403?lang=kk

First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Bizhanova conducted a working visit to the Zhetisu region, during which she visited trade infrastructure facilities and met with business representatives and residents of the region.During the visit, Aizhan Bizhanova visited vegetable storage facilities in Taldykorgan. The region has 10 vegetable storage facilities, one of which, a large facility commissioned in 2024, was inspected by the Vice Minister. Currently, it stores 1,200 tons of local potatoes, helping to stabilize the region's food balance.Furthermore, it was noted that the region holds weekly agricultural fairs on Saturdays, allowing residents to purchase food directly from producers at affordable prices.During the visit, Bizhanova examined the storage and availability of socially important food products, pricing, logistics, and ensuring the regional food balance.During the meeting with entrepreneurs and the public, current aspects of domestic trade development, business support measures, price stabilization mechanisms, shelf space for domestic goods, rental conditions, and interactions between producers and retail chains were discussed.The First Vice Minister presented up-to-date data on the state of trade in Kazakhstan and the Zhetisu region, noting the region's low trade turnover, the expansion of modern retail formats, the introduction of state support instruments, measures to protect the domestic market, and the promotion of non-resource exports.Aizhan Bizhanova emphasized that the Ministry continues its systematic work to support domestic producers, improve the availability of goods for the population, and create a level playing field for all domestic market participants.At the meeting with representatives of local executive bodies, Aizhan Bizhanova focused on the creation of a regional map of deposits and industrial enterprises, including information on production volumes, opportunities to attract investors, and exports. She also noted the need to build logistics infrastructure, open laboratories, increase trade turnover in the Zhetisu region, and strengthen close cooperation with China through the Khorgos International Centre of Boundary Cooperation.Following the meeting, the First Vice Minister answered questions from entrepreneurs and citizens, noting the importance of open dialogue and joint resolution of regional development issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1119877?lang=kk

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a draft order "On Amending the Order of the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 11, 2023, No. 166-НК, 'On Approving the List of Socially Significant Food Products'" on the Open NPA platform.The draft order expands the list of socially significant food products. While this list previously included 19 items, the draft order proposes increasing their number to 33.The Ministry of Trade proposes including the following items in the updated list of socially significant food products: tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, bone-in beef, boneless beef, ground meat, bone-in lamb, fresh or chilled fish, frozen fish, ultra-pasteurized milk, sour cream, hard cheese, and black tea. Each item will be further discussed with the business community, the Chamber of Entrepreneurs, and government agencies.The primary goal of the temporary expansion of the list of socially significant food products is to make the most in-demand food products more accessible to the population and ensure price stability.The expansion of the list of socially significant food products is a temporary measure and is being implemented to ensure pricing transparency for these products and eliminate unproductive intermediaries who charge high trade markups. This will create incentives for manufacturers of goods included in the expanded list of socially significant food products to increase production and expand capacity.Including goods on the list of socially significant food products exempts manufacturers and importers from the obligation to pay remuneration and retroactive bonuses to retail chains. This will reduce the final cost of products for the population and allow businesses to use the freed-up funds for development.Producers of goods on the list have access to government support measures, including discounted transportation through socially significant food products, fixed utility rates, preferential working capital, and other instruments.Proposed list of socially significant food products:1. First-grade wheat flour2. Wheat bread made from first-grade flour (tinned)3. Loaf bread (sold in bulk)4. Buckwheat groats (whole grain, sold in bulk)5. Polished rice (round grain, sold in bulk)6. Potatoes7. Table carrots8. Onions9. Cabbage10. Tomatoes11. Cucumbers12. Apples13. White sugar - granulated sugar14. Sunflower oil15. Beef with bones16. Boneless beef17. Ground meat18. Lamb with bones19. Horse meat with bones20. Fish, fresh or chilled (bream, crucian carp, pike perch, pike, carp, vendace)21. Frozen fish (pike perch, pollock, hake, flounder, mackerel, carp)22. Chicken meat (chicken thighs, drumsticks, and thighs)23. Chicken24. Pasteurized milk, 2.5% fat, in flexible packaging25. Ultra-pasteurized, sterilized milk26. Kefir, 2.5% fat27. Sour cream28. Cottage cheese: 5–9% fat29. Hard cheese30. Butter (unsalted, at least 72.5% fat, without fillers or vegetable fats)31. Chicken eggs (category 1)32. Black tea33. Edible table salt (except "Extra")The Ministry of Trade and Integration invites all interested citizens, business representatives, and the expert community to participate in the public discussion of the draft order on the portal Open Regulatory Legal Acts https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15715467 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1118845?lang=kk

Karabalyk district is confidently completing 11 months of 2025, demonstrating stable development of key sectors of the economy. Financial indicators, the pace of agricultural production, the renovation of infrastructure and the implementation of significant social projects indicate positive dynamics and a good foundation for the future.This year, the district's budget amounted to 7 billion tenge. In its structure, a significant share is taken by transfers: 3.4 billion — republican, 3 billion — regional. However, the main indicator of economic activity was the over-fulfillment of the plan for own income.In January–November, the district received 2.9 billion tenge of revenue with a plan of 2.6 billion tenge. The execution amounted to 111.8%, which indicates an increase in tax revenues and an increase in the efficiency of financial flow management.Small and medium-sized businesses: almost every entrepreneur is in businessEntrepreneurial activity in the Karabalyk district remains high. To date, 1,418 SMEs have been registered here, and 99% of them actually work. This is one of the best indicators in the region, which confirms the favorable business climate.Small businesses continue to play an important role in providing employment and generating revenue for the budget, being the backbone of the local economy.Agriculture: productivity gains and investmentsThe agricultural sector has traditionally remained the leading one in the structure of the regional economy. This year, sowing operations covered 297.1 thousand hectares. Grain and leguminous crops were planted on an area of 194.5 thousand hectares, slightly less than in 2024, but the emphasis was on diversification.Special attention was paid to the expansion of areas under oilseed crops: their volume increased by 28%, reaching 73.3 thousand hectares. Fodder areas were also increased to 5.4 thousand hectares.The harvesting campaign has been completed completely and has brought tangible results. The average yield was 19.5 hundredweight per hectare, exceeding last year's figure. The gross grain harvest reached 379.3 thousand tons, which was a significant success for the region.In addition to seasonal work, investment activity is developing in the industry. Two major projects were launched in 2025.:construction of a workshop for the production of meat and bone meal with a capacity of up to 15 tons per day, the project cost is 680 million tenge;creation of a production complex for the production of mixed feed and silos for the storage of raw materials with a capacity of 108 thousand tons per year. Investments — 1.5 billion tenge.Both projects are focused on creating new jobs and strengthening the processing sector.Infrastructure: new networks appear in villagesStable development of the district is impossible without strengthening the engineering infrastructure. Last year, the construction of distribution networks was completed in six settlements — Mikhaylovka, Boskole, Station, Voroshilovka, Priuralsky and Lesnoy.In parallel, work is underway to prepare for winter. More than 600 meters of heating mains have been replaced in Svyatoslavka, Nauchny and Station — this will ensure stable heat supply during the heating season.Installation of block-modular boiler houses for social institutions has been completed in Toguzak. A similar facility in Svyatoslavka is being prepared for delivery.Roads: repairs on key sectionsThe road infrastructure, as one of the strategic areas, has also been developed. In 2025, repairs were carried out at two important sites:from S. Peschanoe to Slavenka village (17 km),from Novotroitskoye village to Magnai station (15.6 km).This will improve transport accessibility, reduce travel time, and increase safety for residents of the area.Construction and housing: new houses and social facilitiesIn the field of housing construction, the construction of nine semi—detached houses has been completed - a total of 18 modern apartments with a total area of more than 1,500 square meters. meters.Work was also actively carried out in education: 300 million tenge was allocated for the modernization of institutions, of which 250 million were funds from the Kazakhstan Khalqyna Fund. This will allow updating the material and technical base of schools and improving the quality of education.A major prospect: relocation of the Border Troops training centerOne of the key events of next year may be the deployment of a border guard training center in the Karabalyk district, which is planned to be transferred from the Akmola region.More than 60 families of teachers and military personnel are expected to arrive, as well as the annual arrival of over 1,000 military personnel for training. This will become a powerful incentive for the development of social, educational and commercial infrastructure, as well as increase the demand for housing and services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1118535?lang=kk

 In the West Kazakhstan Region, entrepreneurs included a clause in a supply contract requiring a local manufacturer to pay a retail chain a 10% commission on the value of the delivered goods. However, the subject of the contract was butter, a product included in the list of socially significant food products, making such requirements illegal.After receiving the information, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the West Kazakhstan Region conducted an investigation and confirmed the violation. Experts determined that the retail chain had knowingly included the obligation to pay a commission in the contract, despite a direct prohibition under the law regarding socially significant goods.The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Regulation of Trade Activities" does allow for the inclusion of a commission in the price of food products. However, such a commission cannot exceed 5% of the product's value and can only be applied to products not included in the list of socially significant food products. Payment of a commission is completely prohibited for socially significant food products. Overall, the Department initiated administrative cases against 192 businesses during the past period of 2025. These figures demonstrate that the agency maintains strict and consistent government oversight in the trade sector, paying particular attention to compliance with legal regulations, particularly regarding price regulation and rules for handling socially significant food products.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117476?lang=kk

For example, the large retail chain Metro was held administratively liable for exceeding the 15% trade markup on socially important food products, according to Part 2 of Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Metro Cash & Carry LLC appealed the Department's administrative decision in all courts, including through cassation, but to no avail, as the Department's actions were legal.It's worth noting that this is not the first time Metro has been held administratively liable for imposing a trade markup. Previously, in 2024, Metro Cash & Carry LLC was held administratively liable for a trade markup and also appealed the Department's administrative decision in court. As a result, the business entity's claims were denied, including by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Large Almaty retail chains, such as Small and Toimart, were also held administratively liable for exceeding the 15% markup.During the Department's comprehensive efforts to implement state oversight functions, the SMALL retail chain was held administratively liable by the court under Article 462 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan for obstructing Department officials in the performance of their state oversight functions.Comprehensive efforts are currently underway to hold unscrupulous entrepreneurs selling socially important food products in convenience stores administratively liable. Overall, the Almaty Department of Trade and Consumer Protection has imposed fines totaling over 32 million tenge on entrepreneurs who inflated the markup on socially important products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117468?lang=kk

On December 2, 2025, the head of the Internal Policy Department of the Akimat of the Zhitikarinsky district, M. A. Dzhetenov, met with students at the Zhitikarinsky Polytechnic College.Within the framework of the republican environmental program "Taza Kazakhstan", the participants were presented the main directions of work on the improvement and sanitary maintenance of the district.This year, a set of measures has been implemented in the Zhitikarinsky district to green the city, repair monuments, install small architectural forms and develop street infrastructure.Landscaping has been completed, more than 3.8 thousand seedlings have been planted, sanitary pruning of trees has been carried out, unauthorized landfills have been eliminated, container sites have been installed and infrastructure for the removal of bulky waste has been created.The 109 call center is functioning in the city, thanks to which residents promptly report landscaping problems - over 800 requests have been received in 10 months.Special attention is being paid to the development of public spaces: playgrounds and sports grounds have been installed, a major renovation of a rural stadium has been completed, and work is underway to restore apartment buildings for socially vulnerable categories of citizens. The street lighting was upgraded and the pillars were painted.In 2025, 51 dilapidated buildings were dismantled, which is significantly higher than planned. Social partners also make a great contribution to the improvement — the district's enterprises actively support the renovation of monuments, the creation of alleys and public areas.Examples of schoolchildren's participation in the environmental program are highlighted separately. Children from the villages of Zabelovka, Yrsai, Prigorodnoye and Turgenevka are improving courtyards on their own, creating decorative elements, updating play areas, demonstrating personal initiative and environmental responsibility.Work on the implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan program in the Zhitikarinsky district continues and is aimed at improving the quality of life, creating a comfortable urban environment and developing the ecological culture of the population. #TazaQazaqstan #TazaQazakstan #Eco-education #Environmentalism #Youth Ecology #QostanaiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1117353?lang=kk

This year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Abay Region of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan identified violations related to consumer fraud and held nine entrepreneurs accountable under Article 190-1 of the Administrative Code. These violations include underweighting, underweighting, short-changing, misleading consumers about the properties or quality of goods, and other types of deception. As a result, the entrepreneurs paid fines totaling 452,000 tenge.Furthermore, five entrepreneurs were fined 108,000 tenge for the lack of a "consumer corner" in their retail outlets."It can be said that this year the department has systematically worked to protect consumer rights, particularly under Article 190 of the Administrative Code. For example, we held accountable an entrepreneur who refused to return or exchange goods. "Fourteen entrepreneurs were also fined 479,000 tenge for failing to provide a written response to a consumer complaint," said Abay Serikhan Nurtazin, head of the regional Department of Trade and Consumer Protection.Since the beginning of the year, the department has received 1,041 complaints regarding consumer rights protection. Over the past 11 months, department specialists have provided consumers with refunds totaling 36.1 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1117129?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the heating period of 2025-2026, which started on October 1, 2025, 85 fires have been registered in the Kostanay region. Due to timely preventive measures and the active work of civil protection authorities, the situation remains stable.The main causes of fires are violations of the rules for the installation and operation of electrical equipment, improper installation and use of heating furnaces, careless handling of fire, as well as other and unidentified causes.A set of preventive measuresTo increase the level of fire safety, the Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region is implementing a Plan for preventive work in the residential sector for the heating period of 2025-2026.As part of the second stage of the fire safety month, a repeated 100% house-to-house inspection of socially vulnerable segments of the population was carried out.For reference:7,429 families are registered, including:3,165 large families,1,049 single pensioners,1,424 representatives of low mobility groups of the population,290 orphaned children.Types of heating:2,334 — central,3,261 — solid fuel,1,834 — gas.During the rounds, the basic rules of fire safety were explained to residents, QR codes with instructional videos were handed over, briefings and preventive conversations were conducted.Information work and public educationTo raise public awareness, the Emergency Department sends weekly SMS messages through the 112 number with reminders about the safe operation of heating systems. Audio clips and information messages about the rules of fire safety in everyday life are broadcast daily on TV and radio channels.Special attention is paid to the education of children and adolescents. Classroom hours and thematic classes on the safe handling of fire and household appliances were held in all educational organizations of the region.This year, 65,192 copies of visual materials aimed at preventing children's pranks with fire have been distributed. Conducted:1,139 interactive and open lessons (85,380 students enrolled),1,962 briefings,3,225 lectures and talks (over 104,000 students were enrolled).As part of the popularization of the profession of a rescuer and firefighter, 421 excursions to the Department's museum and fire stations were organized. Children are taught the rules of fire safety and the procedure for dealing with a fire.For practical skills training, 1,341 evacuation trainings were organized, in which more than 63,764 people took part.Support for socially vulnerable families and work with organizationsExplanatory work was carried out with the heads of organizations serving multi-family residential buildings to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing basements and attics.With the participation of local executive bodies and volunteers, the Department provided targeted assistance to socially vulnerable families. Done:cleaning of 3,786 chimneys,repair of 186 furnaces,replacement of electrical wiring in 121 houses,installation of 2,051 carbon monoxide sensors.Additionally, informational videos and materials were produced and posted, which were widely covered in the media and social networks.The Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region continues to actively work to prevent fires, improve the safety culture among the population and create safe living conditions during the heating period.The Akimat of Kostanay region urges residents to comply with fire safety rules and timely check the serviceability of heating devices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1116545?lang=kk

At the latest inflation stabilization meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin on Saturday, current and upcoming measures to curb food prices in December were discussed.Three weeks of November passed with no price increases for socially important food products. December and the traditional season of increased consumer demand lie ahead. Meeting participants discussed a set of measures necessary to ensure stable prices and the availability of high-demand products on supermarket shelves and markets.Expanding the List of Socially Important ProductsThe Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration has prepared a draft to temporarily expand the list of socially important food products to include those with the highest price volatility. The document is currently being approved. Detailed discussions with the business community and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs are planned for the near future.Regional Fairs and the Bereke Fest CampaignAgricultural fairs continue in the regions: over 5,000 such events have been held this year, and they will continue every weekend.In December, the national Bereke Fest campaign will once again be held in partnership with retail chains. In addition, local akimats (government offices) are organizing pre-New Year fairs to ensure a wide selection of goods at affordable prices.Working with Food ImportersConsidering the high seasonal demand for imported products, the Trade Committee has formed a pool of major importers and suppliers of food products. Meetings with them will be held soon to discuss price stability for the most popular products in December.At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in conjunction with the akimats, to ensure continuous price monitoring and promptly respond to any changes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116263?lang=kk

Wholesale suppliers of goods to the Karaganda region, Milk Group LLC and Dep Plus LLC, inflated the trade markup on butter by 22.6% and 26.3%. Sultan Kamal LLC sold 2.5% fat kefir with a 43.2% markup, and Kadomets LLC sold Category C1 chicken eggs with a 25% markup. Er-Ai 2012 LLC increased the established markup on buckwheat by 12%.Vegetable suppliers Nadirov LLC and Marsh LLC inflated the markup on potatoes to retail chains by 5% and 20%, respectively. As a result, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Karaganda Region brought all these retailers to administrative responsibility under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Since the beginning of the year, 155 retailers have been held administratively liable in the Karaganda region as part of state oversight. Of these, 142 unjustifiably inflated markups on socially important food products, 10 were found to have price discrepancies, and three failed to comply with retail store operating hours. As a result, 40 entrepreneurs were issued warnings, and 115 were fined over 5 million tenge.To prevent unjustified price increases on socially important products and eliminate ineffective intermediary chains, a regional commission to investigate intermediary schemes is operating in the region. In accordance with its operating procedure, the commission closely collaborates with other government agencies."To identify unjustified price increases, we, together with the Department of State Revenue, regularly analyze electronic invoices from key market participants and, as part of this collaboration, constantly monitor the movement of goods from the manufacturer to the supermarket shelf," said Abzal Rakhymbayev, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Karaganda Region.Since the beginning of the year, the commission has held 57 meetings. As a result, five large retail chains and 32 wholesale suppliers have been held administratively liable. According to the department's monitoring data, Karaganda entrepreneurs most often unjustifiably increase markups on groceries, with 81 instances identified since the beginning of the year. Vegetables are second with 51 instances.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116230?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection in the Karaganda Region has received 2,528 complaints about consumer rights violations. Residents of the region most frequently complained about household services, including cosmetics, furniture manufacturing, car and appliance repair, and housing and utilities."Since the beginning of 2025, the regional department has conducted 36 unscheduled inspections on consumer rights issues. As a result, 16 administrative fines have been imposed on entrepreneurs who violated consumer rights, and 10 warnings have been issued. A total of 84,241,047 tenge have been returned to consumers since the beginning of the year," reported Abzal Rakhymbaev, Head of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection in the Karaganda Region.Furthermore, during the first 10 months of 2025, the department acted as a third party in 24 lawsuits related to consumer rights protection. In November, the department reviewed a collective complaint from city residents regarding the quality of entrance cleaning services and the actions of the individual entrepreneur providing the service. During the inspection, specialists determined that consumers were provided with incorrect information about the actual service provider, and the contract termination procedure was not followed.Since the rights of more than 10 citizens were violated in a single matter, the department filed a pre-trial claim in accordance with Article 5, Section 8 of the Law "On the Protection of Consumer Rights."On November 4, the service provider was sent demands to terminate the contract, stop charging residents who refused the service, and provide accurate information about the service provider. According to the official response dated November 6, the contract was terminated, and all charges ceased as of December 1. Thus, the department fully restored the citizens' rights through pre-trial proceedings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1116235?lang=kk

On November 29, 2025, an agricultural fair was held in Kostanay at the City Center, bringing together producers from 14 districts of the region and the cities of Kostanay and Rudny. More than 90 businesses presented fresh produce totaling over 332 tons, offering residents affordable prices and a wide selection.A total of 38 tons of meat products were sold, including 14.7 tons of beef at 3,000-3,200 tenge per kilogram, 6.7 tons of horse meat at 3,000 tenge, 4 tons of pork at 2,200-2,500 tenge, 1.5 tons of lamb at 2,700-3,000 tenge, and 11.4 tons of poultry at 900 tenge per kilogram.Flour enjoyed steady demand, selling 39 tons, with first-grade flour priced at 160 tenge per kilogram and premium flour at 200 tenge. Pasta sold at 13 tons at 260 tenge per kilogram. Also sold were 144,000 chicken eggs at 450 tenge per dozen.Potatoes sold at 55 tons at 150 tenge per kilogram, and fruits and vegetables at 84 tons, including carrots at 150 tenge and cabbage at 90 tenge per kilogram. Sunflower oil sold at 6.5 tons at 660 tenge per liter was also sold.Additionally, nine types of socially important products, totaling 25.3 tons, were offered to residents from the stabilization fund, providing essential goods at competitive prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115701?lang=kk

Today, an agricultural fair featuring agricultural producers from the Karaganda region was held at the Global City shopping center in Karaganda to celebrate Republic Day. More than 90 agricultural producers from seven rural districts and processing plants from cities in the region presented their products at the fair, at prices 10-15% below the market average.In total, agricultural producers delivered over 156 tons of agricultural products to the fair, including: 56 tons of meat, 48 tons of potatoes, 18 tons of vegetables, 16 tons of dairy products, 6 tons of fish and fish products, 180,000 chicken eggs, and 12 tons of other products.The products delivered by the region's agricultural producers will allow residents and visitors to purchase fresh produce at affordable prices and replenish their winter supplies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115702?lang=kk

In the West Kazakhstan Region, holding weekly fairs for city residents with the participation of agricultural producers has become a good tradition. Today, local authorities held another fair on M. Ikhsanova Street. Producers from the city and districts of the region participated in the fair.Rural producers brought a wide range of meat products (beef, horse meat, pork, and lamb) to the city residents. For example, beef and horse meat were sold starting from 2,700 tenge.Farmers presented poultry products, including chicken, duck, and turkey. Sausage, dairy products, confectionery, and fish products were available in a wide variety and of excellent quality.Residents had the opportunity to purchase winter vegetable supplies at affordable prices.According to the schedule approved by local executive authorities, the fairs will be held until the end of December 2025 at two locations: M. Ikhsanova Street and in the village of Zachagansk.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1115703?lang=kk