In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State to provide 100% of the population with clean drinking water, 30 projects for a total amount of 60 billion tenge were implemented in the region in 2024. Of these, 12 projects were completed.As a result, about three and a half thousand people gained access to clean drinking water.- As a result of the year, 213.8 kilometers of water supply networks and 14.5 kilometers of sewage networks were built. This made it possible to reduce the wear rate of water networks to 49.1% and the wear rate of sewage networks to 69.7%. The region's population has access to drinking water at 99.4%, - said Deputy Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Bakytzhan Bayakhmetov.According to him, this year 29 projects are being implemented for a total cost of 65.2 billion tenge.It is also planned to reconstruct 531.6 kilometers of water networks. This will reduce the wear rate by 1.8% (to the planned 47.3%).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/938233

The second meeting of the city headquarters with business owners was held at the city akimat, where four major projects were discussed.One of the proposed ideas is aimed at recycling plastic and turning it into primary raw materials. This initiative involves recycling more than 4 tons of waste per year.Another initiative is the development of educational games for children. The author of the idea primarily focuses on national and educational elements.The most large-scale project presented at the meeting is the construction of a 22-story multi-purpose complex. It is planned to include commercial areas, restaurants and a hotel. The 60-meter-high structure will become the largest building in Ust-Kamenogorsk.Construction work is scheduled for completion in 2027.It should be noted that the city headquarters was created to support business and eliminate administrative obstacles. Various ideas are discussed here and specific recommendations are given to entrepreneurs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/938275

The Kazakhstan women's hockey team defeated South Korea 3:0 in the final match of the IX Asian Winter Games. Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/938014

Today, our women's ice hockey team defeated South Korea and won the silver medal of the IX Asian Winter Games in Harbin. The score of the decisive match: 3-0.In the first period, our striker, one of the captains, Malika Aldabergenova, effectively using the numerical advantage, opened the score. At the beginning of the decisive round, Yulia Butorina doubled the score with a devastating shot. The author of another goal was Dariya Moldabay.In total, Kazakhstan defeated Hong Kong (12-0), Thailand (9-0), Chinese Taipei (5-1), China (2-1), South Korea (1-0) in this competition, losing only to Japan (0-4).This is the 7th prize of the women's hockey team at the Asian Games (3 gold, 3 bronze) and the first silver medal among them.Another interesting fact is that the biggest victory in the history of the Kazakhstan national team is associated with South Korea. At the 2003 Asian Games, our hockey players scored 19 unanswered goals against their current opponents.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/938025

Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov and President of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan Gennady Golovkin met with Hussein Al-Musallam, Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia and Head of World Aquatics.During the official event, Hussein Al-Musallam expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the hospitality shown during his visit to Astana in January this year. Discussing the level of organization of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Hussein Al-Musallam highlighted the positive experience of our country in organizing the 2011 Winter Games in Kazakhstan. He also highly appreciated Kazakhstan's potential in organizing major international competitions.At the end of the meeting, Hussein Al-Musallam invited representatives of Kazakhstan to be honored guests at the World Aquatics Championships, which will be held in Singapore from July 11 to August 13 this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/938033

On February 12, the akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay met with representatives of the Swiss company "Swiss Choice Holding" in Astana. They discussed the implementation of the "Red Pearl" fish farm investment project in the Tupkaragan district, aimed at breeding sturgeon and producing caviar.The akimat allocated 56 hectares of land through a grant for the project, which aims to breed 100 to 600 tons of sturgeon and produce 100 tons of caviar per year on the coast of the Caspian Sea. The construction of the investment project, worth a total of 5.7 billion tenge, is planned to begin in the first quarter of 2025 and be put into operation in 2026. The first stage is planned to breed 100 tons of sturgeon.After the start of construction work, about 30 new jobs will be created. The enterprise plans to market its products domestically and export them abroad.Nurdaulet Kilybay noted at the meeting the contribution of this project to the socio-economic development of the region and expressed full support from the akimat.- Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed at the expanded meeting of the Government to strengthen the diversification of the economy and attraction of investments. We intend to implement various projects in this direction in the region. This investment project in the field of sturgeon breeding and caviar production, which we discussed today, is of great importance for our region. We are ready to provide comprehensive support within the framework of the law for the successful implementation of the project, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/937662

A special office for passing a theoretical exam for obtaining a driver's license has been opened in Beineu.The specialized sector of the District Public Service Center (CSC) has begun taking theoretical exams for obtaining a driver's license. Now, residents of the district can take the exam in their region without going to the regional center.This project was implemented on the instructions of the regional akim Nurdaulet Kilybay. In 2024, during a meeting with residents, the akim was given a proposal to simplify the process of obtaining a driver's license. As a result, on January 20, 2025, a special office for passing a theoretical exam was opened in the Beineu district CSC.According to the head of the Beineu district CSC sector, Altynai Meden, the candidate must answer 40 questions within 40 minutes, of which at least 32 must be correct. A candidate who successfully passes the theoretical stage will be sent to a practical exam. The practical stage is held in a specialized PSC department in Aktau.Citizens who have successfully completed the theoretical and practical stages can obtain a driver's license. To do this, you must present an identity card, a certificate of passing a medical examination, a receipt for paying the state duty in the amount of 1.25 MCI, and a certificate of completion of a training course at a driving school.It should be noted that the specialized sector in the Beineu district is located at 4/5, Kosai Ata Street. Previously, only vehicle registration and re-registration services were provided here.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/937667

The leader of the national figure skating team, Mikhail Shaidorov, won a bronze medal at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.He scored 169.26 points in the free program today. Yesterday, he scored 76.75 points in the short program. Thus, 246.01 points allowed him to rise to third place.Dias Zhirenbayev, on the other hand, finished in 9th place overall with 186.18 points.The silver medalist of the World Championship, South Korea's Cha Junhwan, became the champion. And the three-time silver medalist of the World Championship, Japanese Yuma Kagiyama, is in 2nd place.This is the 6th medal in figure skating that Kazakhstan has won at the Asian Games.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937888

Today, the Kazakhstan women's curling team completed the semi-final match of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.Our athletes lost to South Korea, a multiple world championship medalist and finalist of the 2018 Olympics. Score: 2-10.Our team consists of Tylsymay Alliyarova, Merey Tastemir, Angelina Ebauer, Ekaterina Kolykhalova (Regina Ebauer is in reserve).Tomorrow, Kazakhstan will compete with players from Japan or China for the bronze medal.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937892

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan presents information about sports facilities named after the heroes of World War II.  Central stadium named after the Hero of the Soviet Union Bauyrzhan MOMYSHULI. This is one of the main facilities in the center of the Moyinkum district of the Zhambyl region. In 2022, the stadium was renovated as part of the "Aul - el besigi" program. The stadium has small and large football fields, street workout areas, volleyball and basketball courts, and special running lanes in accordance with modern standards. Hero of the Soviet Union Sports Palace named after Nurken ABDIROV. The sports facility is located in the center of Karaganda. The foundation of the building was laid in 1958. Regular training and training in water polo, judo, Kazakh wrestling, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, kickboxing, swimming and other sports is held here. International and republican competitions are also mainly organized here.National Sports Club named after Hero of the Soviet Union Makhmet KAYIRBAEV. The club, located in Pavlodar, is one of the institutions that makes a special contribution to the development of national sports in the Irtysh-Bayan region. More than 150 athletes train here. Representatives of the institution, which forms the main team of the region in national sports, honorably defend the honor of the region at republican and international competitions. Boarding school-college of the regional specialized Olympic reserve named after Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya MOLDAGULOVA. The educational institution in Karaganda was founded in 1971. In 1988, it was named after Aliya Moldagulova. The institution, which unites sports-loving teenagers in the region, has produced athletes whose names are known throughout the country. Athletics Manege named after Hero of the Soviet Union Kazbek NURZHANOV. The manege located in Karaganda was renovated in 2023. As a result, favorable conditions were created for the carefree training of athletes with disabilities. For example, para-athlete Dastan Mukashbekov, who won a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris last year, trains here.

Biathlon: In the women's relay (4×6 km), the national team finished third and won the bronze medal. Olga Poltoranina, Arina Kryukova, Daria Klimina and Elizaveta Beletskaya took the stage.The men's team (4×7.5 km) won the silver medal at the Asian Games. Asset Duysenov, Alexander Mukhin, Kirill Bauer, Vladislav Kireev took part in the competition.Ice hockey: The men's team defeated China (3:1) and advanced to the final. They will compete with Japan for the main prize.The women's team defeated China - 2:1.Curling: The Kazakhstan women's team defeated Hong Kong athletes 6:3 in the 9th session, but lost to Korea in the semifinals - 2:10.The men's team failed to overcome Hong Kong - 2:10.Figure skating: Mikhail Shaidorov won the bronze medal in the men's individual competition, while Dias Zhirenbayev took 9th place.In the women's competition, Sofia Samodelkina finished in 4th place, Sofia Farafonova in 10th place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937896

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Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Birzhanov announced the main news of the tax reform to entrepreneurs in the region.The main task for the government in introducing tax changes is to maintain a balance between budget revenues and business support.- Reducing the VAT threshold will expand the number of payers by about 200-300 thousand entities. The current simplified declaration system provides for annual income up to 180 million tenge, the number of employees up to 30 people and a rate of up to 2%. There was also a retail tax. It is planned to combine the two regimes into a single simplified declaration format, - said Yerzhan Birzhanov.Entrepreneurs noted that increasing VAT will increase the burden not only on business, but also on consumers. The Vice Minister assured that the interests of all parties will be taken into account in the final decision. A package of amendments will be submitted for consideration in the parliament.Press service of the Akim of the East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/937559

Today, the Kazakhstan women's curling team completed the group stage of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.In the decisive round, our athletes played against the Chinese team of Hong Kong, winning 6-3 after 8 ends.Our curling masters showed a clear advantage towards the middle of the match and increased their points pool.Our team consists of Tylsymay Alliyarova, Merey Tastemir, Angelina Ebauer, Ekaterina Kolykhalova (Regina Ebauer*).Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937423

Kazakhstan has won another bronze medal at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. The national team finished third in the women's biathlon relay (4x6 km).The foursome of Olga Poltoranina, Arina Kryukova, Daria Klimina and Elizaveta Beletskaya, who entered the competition, fell behind the athletes from China (gold) and South Korea. Photo: Nurgali ZHUMAGAZYSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937432

Today, at the IX Asian Winter Games, which are being held in Harbin, China, our men's hockey team once again defeated the host China in the semifinals.The score was 3-1. Oleg Bolyakin's team scored 2 goals at the end of the 2nd round. The opponent managed to reduce the score with 1 minute left in the match. And with a few seconds left, the Chinese goalkeeper made a mistake and missed the puck.Tomorrow's opponents in the final will be South Korea or Japan. They will decide who is stronger after a while.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937453

Roman Ivanov, who won gold in the men's synchronized freestyle acrobatics at the #Harbin2025 Asian Games, has returned to Kazakhstan.He was warmly welcomed by his relatives, coaches, and fans at the Astana airport.His teammate Sherzod Khashirbayev, who shared the victory with him, will fly to Almaty in the coming days.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937466

A few moments ago, the last set of biathlon medals was won at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.The Kazakh men's team finished second in the relay.The quartet of Asset Duysenov, Alexander Mukhin, Kirill Bauer and Vladislav Kireev lost to Japan in the competition.Photo: Nurgali ZHUMAGAZYSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937472

Today, our women's ice hockey team defeated the host country at the IX Asian Winter Games in Harbin.Kazakhstan - China, score: 2-1.In the second round, forward Nadezhda Filimonova showed great shooting skills and gave our team the lead. In the decisive period, the opponent managed to equalize the score. In the decisive period, Alexandra Shegay scored the winning puck.Now, tomorrow, Kazakhstan and South Korea will compete in the decisive match. The game starts at 7:00.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/937489