Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with representatives of the Austrian dairy cooperative Berglandmilch and the Greek company Desserta Hellas. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin also attended the meeting.The parties discussed prospects for establishing dairy production in Kazakhstan. The project is being developed within the framework of the Kazakhstan-Greece bilateral investment agenda. Various implementation models are under consideration, ranging from the establishment of proprietary production facilities and a joint venture with Kazakh partners to a phased transition from distribution to local manufacturing. Particular attention was paid to the localisation of milk processing, the development of cheese and yoghurt production, improvements to milk collection systems and cold-chain logistics, as well as technology transfer and the introduction of European quality standards.“Kazakhstan attaches priority importance to the development of the agro-industrial sector, food security and modern food processing. We see significant opportunities for cooperation with experienced European partners such as Berglandmilch and Desserta Hellas. Our country can serve not only as a market, but also as a production and export platform providing access to the markets of Central Asia, the Eurasian Economic Union and China,” Alibek Kuantyrov noted.As part of the visit, organised with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Greece and KAZAKH INVEST NC JSC, the delegation also held meetings with Aidarbek Saparov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of Baiterek Holding, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the QAZAQ SUT Republican Chamber of Dairy and Dual-Purpose Cattle Breeds. The delegation also visited the facilities of Astana Onim JSC in the Akmola Region.The investors were presented with the project support arrangements available under the one-stop-shop mechanism, including state support measures, potential project locations and prospective local partners. KAZAKH INVEST stands ready to support the project throughout all stages of its implementation.Berglandmilch is Austria’s largest dairy cooperative, bringing together approximately 11,000 farming enterprises, processing around 1.3 billion litres of milk annually and exporting its products to 50 countries.Desserta Hellas is the cooperative’s exclusive partner in Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans and has been developing its own cheese production operations since 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259249?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with representatives of the Austrian dairy cooperative Berglandmilch and the Greek company Desserta Hellas. Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin also attended the meeting.The parties discussed prospects for establishing dairy production in Kazakhstan. The project is being developed within the framework of the Kazakhstan-Greece bilateral investment agenda. Various implementation models are under consideration, ranging from the establishment of proprietary production facilities and a joint venture with Kazakh partners to a phased transition from distribution to local manufacturing. Particular attention was paid to the localisation of milk processing, the development of cheese and yoghurt production, improvements to milk collection systems and cold-chain logistics, as well as technology transfer and the introduction of European quality standards.“Kazakhstan attaches priority importance to the development of the agro-industrial sector, food security and modern food processing. We see significant opportunities for cooperation with experienced European partners such as Berglandmilch and Desserta Hellas. Our country can serve not only as a market, but also as a production and export platform providing access to the markets of Central Asia, the Eurasian Economic Union and China,” Alibek Kuantyrov noted.As part of the visit, organised with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Greece and KAZAKH INVEST NC JSC, the delegation also held meetings with Aidarbek Saparov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of Baiterek Holding, the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the QAZAQ SUT Republican Chamber of Dairy and Dual-Purpose Cattle Breeds. The delegation also visited the facilities of Astana Onim JSC in the Akmola Region.The investors were presented with the project support arrangements available under the one-stop-shop mechanism, including state support measures, potential project locations and prospective local partners. KAZAKH INVEST stands ready to support the project throughout all stages of its implementation.Berglandmilch is Austria’s largest dairy cooperative, bringing together approximately 11,000 farming enterprises, processing around 1.3 billion litres of milk annually and exporting its products to 50 countries.Desserta Hellas is the cooperative’s exclusive partner in Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans and has been developing its own cheese production operations since 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259247?lang=ru

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The Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is one of the largest specially protected natural areas in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was established in April 1968 to conserve the unique steppe and wetland ecosystems of Central Kazakhstan. The reserve covers an area of 543,171 hectares.The reserve is centered around the unique Tengiz–Korgalzhyn lake system, which includes the saline Lake Tengiz and the freshwater Lake Korgalzhyn. Located at the intersection of the major migratory bird flyways of Eurasia, the area serves as one of the most important breeding, stopover, and resting sites for migratory birds. It is also home to the world’s northernmost breeding colony of Greater Flamingos.The outstanding conservation value of the reserve has received international recognition. In 1976, the Tengiz–Korgalzhyn lake system was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. In 2007, the territory was included in the global Important Bird Areas (IBA) network. Later, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the “Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan” property and became Kazakhstan’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.Today, the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is one of Kazakhstan’s leading centers for nature conservation and scientific research. The reserve is home to 365 bird species, 46 mammal species, 15 fish species, 4 reptile species, 2 amphibian species, and more than 700 insect species. Its flora comprises 443 species of vascular plants, representing approximately one quarter of the flora of the Saryarka (Kazakh Uplands).Thanks to its exceptional biodiversity, unique natural ecosystems, and internationally recognized conservation status, the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve is regarded as one of the most important centers for nature conservation not only in Kazakhstan but throughout Eurasia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1258427?lang=ru

В Казахстане продолжает расти число социальных предпринимателей. По итогам II квартала 2026 года в Едином реестре субъектов социального предпринимательства числятся 1 776 предпринимателей. По сравнению с итогами I квартала количество участников реестра увеличилось почти на 11,2%.Единый реестр субъектов социального предпринимательства формируется и актуализируется Министерством национальной экономики РК на ежеквартальной основе. Включение в него позволяет предпринимателям претендовать на предусмотренные законодательством меры государственной поддержки и развивать проекты, направленные на решение социально значимых задач.Социальное предпринимательство объединяет бизнес, который не только ведет предпринимательскую деятельность, но и создает общественную пользу: обеспечивает занятость людей с инвалидностью и представителей социально уязвимых категорий населения, оказывает социально значимые услуги или реализует проекты, направленные на решение актуальных социальных проблем.Формирование реестра осуществляется на основании решений специальных комиссий при местных исполнительных органах, которые рассматривают заявления предпринимателей и оценивают их соответствие установленным критериям.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1258422?lang=ru

Today, Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev met with the Consul General of Hungary in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Szoke Szabolcs. The meeting discussed issues of further development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation.The Akim of the region noted that Kazakhstan and Hungary are united by historical and cultural ties and partnership relations based on mutual trust, and that regular meetings of the heads of state have given impetus to strengthening bilateral cooperation.–I thank you for the interest shown in our region. We are connected not only by official documents but also by common historical and cultural roots and traditions.Important steps are also being taken in the direction of investment cooperation. The company «UBM Group» is actively working in a number of regions of the country. The company is moving to the second stage of the project and plans to build two more feed mills. Since the issue of locating these two plants is currently being discussed, we propose building one of them in the Kyzylorda region. Because agriculture is the basis of the regional economy, – said the head of the region.It should be noted that more than 90 percent of rice and table salt production in the republic falls to the share of the Kyzylorda region. In recent years, livestock and poultry farming, as well as milk production, have been intensively developing, and the demand for compound feed has been steadily growing.Today, a large-scale project is being implemented with the participation of the company «Harvest Agro». This will allow producing 150 thousand tons of corn and 40 thousand tons of soybeans per year and will contribute to reducing the cost of compound feed production.More than 1.3 million head of livestock are registered in the region. And considering the potential of the neighboring Turkestan, Aktobe, and Ulytau regions, it exceeds 12 million.The geographically advantageous location of the region, developed transport and logistics infrastructure, the presence of a special economic zone and six industrial zones with established engineering infrastructure allow for the effective implementation of investment projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1258359?lang=ru

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Another important infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the emergency response system has been implemented in Kostanay District. Near the city of Tobyl, in the area of the actively developing "Astana" and "Baiterek" microdistricts, the grand opening of the new fire station No. 28 took place.The new fire station, equipped in accordance with modern requirements, will improve the responsiveness to emergencies, strengthen the civil protection system, and ensure a higher level of public safety. In the future, the unit will serve new residential areas with a population exceeding 60,000 people, as well as nearby settlements, social and industrial facilities.The keys to new specialized equipment were handed over to the regional fire service units. In total, the region's fire departments received 12 modern specialized vehicles, including the newly opened fire station No. 28, which was also provided with new equipment.Measures to develop the emergency prevention and response system are being consistently implemented in Kostanay Region. Over the past three years, 3 billion tenge have been allocated for the development of the sector, fire stations and rescue units have been modernized, and dozens of units of specialized and service equipment have been purchased. This year alone, 1.4 billion tenge have been allocated for these purposes. In addition, about 8 billion tenge have been invested in strengthening the material and technical base of institutions, thanks to which the vehicle fleet of the region's firefighting and forest protection services has been significantly renewed.The commissioning of the new fire station will improve the efficiency of emergency prevention and response in nearby settlements, at social facilities, and at agro-industrial enterprises. This will also contribute to reducing the environmental and economic damage from fires, as well as further enhancing the level of protection of citizens' lives and property.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1258194?lang=ru

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A meeting of the regional akimat on the issue of fire danger in forest areas was held under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov.The Head of State has identified the expansion of forest areas and their protection as one of the national priorities.The staffing of the forest guard has been strengthened in the region. While three years ago 825 people worked in forestry institutions, today their number has increased to 1,242 people.«Over the past three years, about 8 billion tenge has been allocated to strengthen the material and technical base of forestry institutions. With these funds, 51 fire trucks, 86 tractors, 36 forest fire complexes, and 78 patrol units of equipment were purchased. As a result, the level of equipment provision for forestry institutions has reached 90%. At the same time, they are 100% provided with fire trucks», – noted the regional akim.In 2025, a 35-meter-high fire observation tower was built in the Auliekol district for the first time in the last 30 years. It is planned to install another 20 towers over the next three years. By the end of 2028, the region's forest areas will be fully equipped with surveillance systems.Today, monitoring of forest territories is carried out using 40 video surveillance cameras, which cover 70% of the forested area. For comparison, only 8 cameras were operational in 2022.Thanks to the measures taken, the average area of a single forest fire has decreased by 2.5 times – from 11.4 hectares to 4.6 hectares in 2025. In the current year, this indicator stands at 1.5 hectares.The reduction in the area of forest fires has also made it possible to significantly decrease the average material damage from a single fire. Compared to last year, this indicator has decreased by more than 11 times – from 849.1 thousand tenge to 73.2 thousand tenge.According to the resolution of the regional akimat, when the 4th or 5th class of fire danger is declared, restrictions on the presence of citizens in forests are introduced, the entry of agricultural and freight vehicles is prohibited, as well as the conduct of certain types of work that may increase the risk of fires.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257893?lang=ru

A meeting of the regional akimat dedicated to ensuring water safety during the summer period was held under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov.Currently, 23 official swimming areas have been designated within the region. The main causes of tragic incidents on the water remain insufficient parental supervision of children, swimming while intoxicated, and people overestimating their physical capabilities. Children must swim exclusively under the supervision of parents or other adults. If a minor is found near a body of water unaccompanied by adults, their parents will be held liable in accordance with current legislation.«Summer is not only a time for recreation but also a period of heightened responsibility for adults. The life and health of children primarily depend on the attentiveness and responsibility of parents. An additional 217 prohibition and warning signs need to be installed across the region. Our task is to warn residents about the danger. At the same time, every citizen must recognize personal responsibility for their own life and safety,» noted the head of the region.Currently, the rescue service is equipped with 35 units of automotive equipment, 21 watercraft, 30 sets of diving gear, 97 communication devices, and 30 units of rescue equipment. In addition, a major overhaul of the water rescue station building located on the embankment of the Tobol River in the city of Kostanay has been completed.«Our common main goal is to foster a culture of safe outdoor recreation and reduce the number of accidents on water bodies,» emphasized the regional akim.In order to ensure the safety of citizens, the head of the region instructed all concerned government agencies to strengthen outreach and preventive work regarding compliance with safety requirements on water bodies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257880?lang=ru

The official opening of the regional foresight center took place in the city of Kostanay – a new platform aimed at strengthening the interaction between science and industry. The project was implemented on the initiative of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the execution of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the development of regional science and its integration with the real sector of the economy.The event was held at the Smart Center of the Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University with the participation of representatives of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, central and local government bodies, higher education institutions, scientific organizations, large industrial enterprises, and the business community.The regional foresight center was established as a permanent platform for interaction between science, business, and the state. Its main task is to identify the technological needs of enterprises in the region, orient scientific potential towards solving current production challenges, and improve mechanisms for implementing scientific research results into the real sector of the economy.During the foresight session, new approaches to the development of domestic science were presented, based on the formation of scientific and technical tasks taking into account the needs of the regions. Mechanisms for open selection and financing of scientific projects were also discussed, and participants were presented with methodological documents regulating the conduct of foresight research, the preparation of scientific and technical assignments, and the organization of competitive procedures.Special attention was paid to the work carried out in the Kostanay region on the development of science and innovation. A Council for Science and Technology operates in the region, and based on the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences, five priority areas of scientific development have been identified. These include the development of the agro-industrial complex, sustainable environmental management, processing of mineral raw materials and waste recycling, development of intelligent systems in mechanical engineering, information technology, and industrial digitalization.In addition, a target indicator for the share of expenditures on research and development work is included in the Development Plan of the Kostanay region for 2026–2030. Currently, higher education institutions of the region, together with industrial enterprises, are implementing eight scientific projects with a total cost of over 5.5 billion tenge.As part of the foresight session, representatives of leading enterprises in the region presented their production tasks and technological requests. The participants' attention was focused on the issues of implementing innovative solutions in the mining industry, commercializing scientific developments, developing carbon farming and digital agricultural technologies, as well as implementing a project for the production of plant-based dry milk substitute.The second part of the event featured a training seminar for representatives of local executive bodies and businesses. Participants discussed the procedure for providing grants from the local budget, the specifics of conducting competitive procedures, as well as issues of improving the regulatory framework in the field of science financing.The opening of the regional foresight center will be an important step in developing the scientific potential of the Kostanay region, expanding the interaction between science and industry, introducing innovative solutions into the region's economy, and increasing its competitiveness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257687?lang=ru

Twelve-year-old Karagandian Albina Kairbekova won a gold medal at the Central and North Asian Youth Chess Championship. The international tournament, held on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, brought together 479 of the strongest young athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Russia.This was reported in the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda region.The participants competed in classical chess, rapid and blitz. Albina Kairbekova showed the best result in blitz among girls under 14 (G14 category), becoming the champion of Central and North Asia.Kazakhstan chess players performed well at the international tournament, winning 33 medals, 13 of which were gold. Albina has contributed to the overall collection of awards for the national team.As noted in the Kazakh Chess Federation, the results of the championship will be used to offset the program of support for the best young chess players in the country.The Department of Physical Culture and Sports congratulated the young athlete on her high achievement and wished her new victories in the international arena.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1257654?lang=ru

Развитие предпринимательской деятельности в стране сохраняет положительную динамику и демонстрирует устойчивость к внешним и внутренним экономическим изменениям. Об этом на заседании Правительства доложил заместитель Премьер-министра — министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин.По его словам, по итогам I полугодия текущего года общее количество субъектов предпринимательства составило 2,9 млн, что на 499 тыс. субъектов, или на 20,4%, больше по сравнению с началом 2026 года. При этом число самозанятых лиц составило 688 597 субъектов, а совокупная численность индивидуальных предпринимателей и самозанятых увеличилась с 1,9 млн до 2,3 млн.«Доля малого и среднего предпринимательства в ВВП в период с 2021 года имела тенденцию увеличения с 33,5% до 40,9% по итогам 2025 года. Несмотря на переток индивидуальных предпринимателей в категорию самозанятых, валовая добавленная стоимость на одного занятого в экономике остается положительной. Наблюдается прирост количества малых юридических лиц в горнодобывающей промышленности на 2,9%, строительстве и сельском хозяйстве на 2,5%, информации и связи на 2,4%. Также зафиксирован рост числа средних юридических лиц в операциях с недвижимым имуществом на 5,8%, финансах и страховании на 3,2%, сфере прочих услуг на 3,1%. Более 60% зарегистрированных субъектов МСП сосредоточено в торговле, сельском хозяйстве и сфере прочих услуг», — подчеркнул вице-премьер.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1257656?lang=ru

Реальные доходы населения Казахстана увеличились на 0,1%, а общая занятость в экономике достигла 9,4 млн человек. Об этом на заседании Правительства доложил заместитель Премьер-министра — министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин.По его словам, этому способствовало замедление годовой инфляции, которая в июне снизилась до 10,3%. В рамках исполнения поручений Главы государства по повышению благосостояния граждан в стране принят Комплексный план повышения доходов населения, направленный на создание новых производств и высокопроизводительных рабочих мест.«Занятость в экономике продолжает расти и составила 9,4 млн человек. Непосредственно занятых в малом и среднем предпринимательстве на 1 января 2026 года – 4,5 млн человек. Существенного негативного влияния на занятость и общую экономическую активность не наблюдается», — доложил Серик Жумангарин.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1257657?lang=ru