On February 18 of this year, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan with employees of the Department of Electric Power Development and representatives of Sumitomo Corporation (Japan).During the meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation between the Ministry and Sumitomo Corporation within the framework of the energy transition program were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/940862

The Ookla analytics company has published a new ranking of internet speeds among countries for January 2025. Kazakhstan has significantly improved its performance in this ranking. Our country has risen 8 positions in mobile internet, taking 49th place. The download speed of mobile internet was 81.58 Mbps, the upload speed was 18.42 Mbps, and the latency was 18 ms. In the fixed broadband internet category, Kazakhstan has risen by +5 positions, taking 83rd place, where the download speed was 77.93 Mbps, the upload speed was 80.83 Mbps, and the latency was 5 ms.This achievement is the result of state programs and systematic work by telecommunications operators to develop telecommunications infrastructure. In particular, in 2024, fixed communication networks were modernized, the coverage area of ​​the 4G network was expanded, and the introduction of 5G technology began in large cities. Thanks to these measures, the internet speed has increased significantly, which has contributed to improving Kazakhstan's international performance.The following initiatives will be implemented in 2025-2027 within the framework of the "Affordable Internet" national project:Laying an optical fiber communication network in 3,010 villages to develop broadband internet;Subsidizing the "last mile" project to bring the internet to every home in 1,120 villages;Expanding 5G technology in cities of republican significance (Astana, Almaty, Shymkent) and regional centers;Providing internet access via satellite to more than 250 remote and sparsely populated settlements.Increasing internet speed will have a positive impact on the digital development of the country, the growth of the IT industry, the promotion of online education and e-commerce, and other important sectors of the economy. The development of the telecommunications sector is one of the main priorities of the Ministry. The agency continues to work to improve connectivity and internet quality across the country.Reference: Ookla is a leading international company specializing in analyzing internet speed and quality. It is best known for its Speedtest service, which allows users to measure download speeds as well as latency. Ookla compiles the Speedtest Global Index monthly, which compares the average speed of mobile and fixed internet in different countries based on tests from real users. The data is collected anonymously by Speedtest and reflects the real state of the world's Internet infrastructure. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/940710

Since the beginning of winter, 31 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed from the territory of the Astrakhan district.A snow removal duty has been organized to ensure the safety and convenient movement of residents. Every day, special equipment makes about 30 trips, removing more than 2,000 cubic meters of snow. The following enterprises are involved in snow removal and removal work: JSC "Maximus", LLP "Niva", LLP "Zelenoye", JSC "Karpenko", LLP "Zhaltyrskoye ATP", LLP "Baidu-Agro", LLP "SHP Kyzylzhar", LLP "Ostrogorsky", LLP "Kolutonsky HPP", SH "Dyusekeev", LLP "Granit Petrovka", LLP "Ornek 2005", KT "Fedorenko", JSC "Sagadadov", LLP "SHP Koluton-04", LLP "Izbasarov i K". First of all, central streets, socially significant facilities and pedestrian paths are cleared. Daily snow removal work makes a significant contribution to maintaining order and safety in the village, ensuring the movement of public and private vehicles.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/940534

The issues of juvenile delinquency in the Aktobe region were considered at a meeting of the interdepartmental commission chaired by the regional akim, Askhat Shakharov.The meeting was attended by law enforcement agencies, representatives of the prosecutor's office, city and district akims, and heads of a number of departments.The agenda included the work of the Commission on Juvenile Affairs and the prevention of juvenile delinquency, the implementation of the plan for the implementation of the Concept of Ensuring Public Safety for 2024-2028 approved by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2023, measures taken by the akims of the city of Aktobe, Oyyl, Martok and Kargaly districts to prevent delinquency, and other issues.Deputy akim of the region, Zholdas Batyrkhan, who made a report at the meeting, noted that juvenile delinquency had decreased by 25%, but despite the positive dynamics, there were still unresolved issues in this area. translated.Half of the children who violated the law have never been put under control, which indicates the inadequacy of early detection of deviant behavior by educational organizations. The speaker emphasized the need to improve the quality of work with risk groups in this regard.First Deputy Head of the Aktobe Regional Police Department, Police Colonel Ardana Saimagambetov, presented statistics on traffic accidents in the region and noted an increase in the number of accidents last year. According to her, currently 130 automated complexes that detect traffic violations are being used in the region, and to ensure safety, reinforced police detachments have been deployed on dangerous sections of highways, 15 mobile complexes "Avtouragan" and unmanned drones are being used, with the help of which more than 50 thousand administrative violations have been detected.City Mayor Azamat Beket spoke about the measures being taken to prevent violations. He noted that the crime rate has decreased, but there is a need to further strengthen preventive measures, and to socially adapt minors and vulnerable groups of the population.Listening to the speakers, the head of the region instructed to strengthen measures to prevent crime among youth.“To increase the safety of citizens and reduce the level of delinquency, it is necessary to develop and implement additional programs to prevent delinquency among adolescents and young people, as well as organize additional classes on legal education in educational institutions. To raise their awareness of the risk of involving children in criminal activities, meetings should be held with parents. Law enforcement agencies, together with local akimats, should interact on these issues. It is also necessary to strengthen support for families in difficult life situations, as well as children and adolescents registered with internal affairs bodies or social services. Each of us must contribute to preventing crime and improving the social situation in the region. "Only through joint efforts can we ensure stability and security in our region," the akim noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/940856

🔹3 international competitions🔹22 republican competitions🔹83 regional competitions🔹49 city competitions🔹46 district competitions✅ In total, more than 32 thousand athletes will be involved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/940617

At the "City of Working Professions" festival, APEC Petrotechnic Higher College announced the launch of the first renewable energy workshop in the Western region, the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports. The new educational and production center is equipped with modern equipment for the production of solar panels, where students will master advanced technologies and practical skills. In addition to participating in innovative projects, college students will have the opportunity to get paid work. This opportunity will strengthen their professional experience."It is planned to open an IWCF accreditation center at our college, which will train international specialists in safe well management and drilling. The IWCF certificate is mandatory for participation in the drilling process and is recognized as mandatory not only in Kazakhstan, but also abroad. Training is conducted in English, which significantly expands the opportunities for graduates to find employment in international companies," said college teacher Ainur Shakenova. In addition, APEC Petrotechnic has a workshop equipped with miniature versions of equipment used in the oil and gas industry. This allows students to practically learn the technologies of drilling, exploitation and production of oil and gas. APEC Petrotechnic graduates are building successful careers in leading oil and gas companies such as Tengizchevroil, Schlumberger, KazMunayGas, etc. The college continues to develop educational programs aimed at training specialists in demand for various industries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/940864

Liver transplantation is one of the most complex operations in modern surgery. However, thanks to the high qualification and coordinated work of the specialists of the A. Syzganov National Research Hospital, headed by Professor B. Baimakhanov, the operation in the region was successful.Patient Nurmetova Ulyana, 48 years old, suffered from cirrhosis of the liver. Since 2019, she has been under the supervision of a gastroenterologist, and was diagnosed with class B viral etiology liver cirrhosis according to the Child-Turcotte-Pugh classification. She received outpatient and inpatient treatment. The disease was complicated by portal hypertension, edema, and hypersplenism syndrome, which worsened the patient's condition. Despite long-term treatment, her condition deteriorated, and a liver transplant was the only chance to save her life.The patient's 19-year-old daughter, Elvira Sakhavitdinova, underwent a comprehensive medical examination as a donor.The liver transplant was carried out on the basis of the Turkestan Regional Clinic by specialists from the National Scientific Center for Surgery and under the supervision of Academician B. Baimakhanov. Within the framework of this operation, V.Mutagirov, M. Zhumabekova (anesthesiologists), M. Doskhanov, S. Tileuov, Zh.Ospan (surgeons) and specialists of the regional clinical hospital actively worked.Currently, the patient is under the dynamic supervision of doctors. The postoperative period passed without serious complications, and the function of the transplanted organ is gradually stabilizing.This operation was the first liver transplant in the history of the region and opened up new opportunities for the development of the field of transplantology in the Turkestan region.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/940630

"Karkyn Trade" LLP is building a vertically integrated broiler poultry farm in the Turkestan region with a capacity of 48,000 tons of meat per year. This project is aimed at meeting the growing demand for poultry meat in the domestic and foreign markets.Currently, the enterprise includes a meat processing plant with a capacity of 12,000 tons of finished products per year, and a feedlot for 2,000 heads.The project to expand production capacity is designed for 5 years.In 2026, 16,000 tons of poultry meat will be produced in the first stage, while in 2028 the production capacity will be increased to 32,000 tons, and by 2030 - to 48,000 tons. The total cost of the project: 52.9 billion tenge.Currently, a detailed business plan has been developed, covering all aspects of the project implementation, and negotiations are underway with potential investors and financial institutions to secure financing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/940113

In the West Kazakhstan region, there is a risk of fish death due to the lack of dissolved oxygen in the water due to the formation of an ice layer in small water bodies.Inspectors of the Ural-Caspian Inter-basin Fisheries Inspection are carrying out complex work to save fish on behalf of the Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the same time, special attention is paid to shallow water bodies.Despite the relatively warm winter, the ice thickness in many water bodies in the region reaches 40 cm, which poses a threat of mass fish mortality.Currently: 136,000 wells have been drilled, more than 5,000 cubic meters of oxygen-enriched water have been pumped into the water bodies, 657 people and 167 units of equipment have been mobilized for the work.Work to prevent fish mortality continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/940276

During the inspection, the Department of Land Resources Management of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the employees of the Atyrau Transport Prosecutor's Office, identified a number of facts of illegal use of state lands.In particular, JSC "K" was brought to administrative responsibility in accordance with Article 136 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses", and a fine of 2.6 million tenge was imposed.The "K" farm was given an instruction to develop a plot of land with an area of ​​​​100 hectares located in the Makhambet district. Due to non-fulfillment of the instruction, the land plot was forcibly acquired in accordance with Article 94 of the Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/940684

1 gold, 2 silver medals in short track at the IX Asian Winter Games in Harbin and at the World Cup in Italy The national team athletes who won the bronze medal arrived in the capital. They were warmly welcomed at the Astana international airport by ministry representatives, relatives, fans, federation representatives and journalists.After the victory at the Asian Games, our team immediately went to Italy and participated in the World Cup in Milan. Kazakhstani short track athletes won a bronze medal in the 5,000-meter relay. Adil Galiakhmetov, Gleb Ivchenko, Denis Nikisha and Mersaid Zhaksybayev competed in the final. This is our second prize in the 2024-2025 World Tour in short track. Previously, in December 2024, the women's team won a bronze medal at a distance of 3,000 meters.A bright success in Milan is a continuation of the victory in Harbin. At the 9th Winter Asian Games, the Kazakhstan national team won the gold medal in the 5,000-meter relay, proving that they are the best team in the region. Both the victory at the Asian Games and the medal at the World Cup prove the high level of the national team, its systematic training, and its global competitiveness in short track.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/940605

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces that the draft order of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Some Orders" has been posted on the "Open NPA" portal. We invite you to participate in the public discussion on the draft order. More details: The order was posted on the "e-gov" Internet portal of open regulatory legal acts on February 14, 2025 (https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15446265).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/940415

As part of the "Clean City" phase of the "Clean Kazakhstan" program initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, cleaning work was organized in the Sozak district. Veterans of the district, residents and active youth took part in these works. During the event, parks, internal streets, ditches and water pipes near the village were cleaned of household waste.The Honored Citizen of the district, Labor Veteran Burkit Arynbekov, who specially participated in the event, emphasized the importance of cleaning work and noted the need to increase environmental responsibility.- Cleanliness significantly improves not only the environment, but also our lives. Everyone has the right to live in a clean environment. By maintaining cleanliness, we improve our health and have a positive impact on the environment. Therefore, I fully support this initiative, which is important for all of us. I invite all residents and young people to actively participate in the “Clean Kazakhstan” program, - said Burkit Arynbekov.In addition, Babi Orynbasar, an international master of sports in weightlifting, also participated in the event and expressed his opinion.- As an athlete, I know very well that training in a clean environment and breathing in fresh air are very beneficial for health. Through the “Clean Kazakhstan” program, we call on every city and village of our country to keep it clean, protect the environment, and take care of nature. Small actions, such as throwing garbage in the trash can and not damaging green spaces, will lead to big changes, - said the young athlete.It should be noted that about 4 thousand residents and active young people participated in the cleaning work, and 28 pieces of equipment were mobilized. Cleaning work was carried out on 36 kilometers of streets, 17 kilometers of footpaths, 28 children's and sports grounds, 38 bridges, canals and riverbeds. As a result, more than 115 tons of ash and garbage were removed.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940240

A family received housing in the center of the Sozak district of the Turkestan region. Kanat Nyshanov, a deputy of the Turkestan regional maslikhat, handed over the keys to the house to a large family. The deputy akim of the district, Serik Mamanov, specially attended the event and conveyed the warm words of the district head."Recently, the provision of housing to large and needy families has become a regular trend in the district. A number of measures are being implemented in the district to support families on the housing waiting list. On behalf of the district head, I express my sincere gratitude to all the generous people and the organizers of this event,” the deputy akim of the district congratulated the family.The event was attended by the chairman of the district maslikhat Ordabek Zhamiev, the chairman of the Council of Veterans Kabylbek Yesepenbetov, Honorary Citizen of the district and sports veteran Anarbay Shadibekov, Cultural Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honorary Citizen of the district Mynzhasar Askaruly, who gave their blessings.“At this joyful moment, I am experiencing feelings that cannot be expressed in words. As a mother with many children, housing is the most important need for us. We will never forget such great kindness and care shown today. Thank you all very much! ", said the owner of the shelter, Gauhar Duysenbekovna, expressing gratitude to the citizens who supported the noble initiative. It should be noted that the housing is fully equipped with the necessary infrastructure and equipped with necessary household appliances. Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940243

Work continues to attract investment to the Turkestan region and open production facilities.In accordance with the instructions of the Turkestan region akim Nuralkhan Kusherov, the regional delegation, headed by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev, participated in the forum of economic activists of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran. The main goal of the forum is to increase bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran and exchange experience with local entrepreneurs.During the trip, the delegation headed by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev met with the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Mohammad Atabekk.Within the framework of the forum, the head of the Turkestan region's entrepreneurship and industry department N. Myrzakhmetov announced the opening of a 25 million-dollar business center in the Turkestan region. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the head of Sorena Carpet Co LLP Reza Mahmoudian and the head of Iran Carpet Export Symposium Naser Seraji on the implementation of the project "carpet production plant" for US dollars.Business meetings were held in the B2B format during the forum. The head of the Turkestan regional entrepreneurship and industry department held successful negotiations with the head of the Iranian tractor manufacturer "Iran Tractor Co.Ltd" Mr. Nasi Abbasi, the director of the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mehdi Shahouri, the chairman of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Amir Abedi and other heads of enterprises on tractor assembly, fish feed production, and animal skin and wool processing. In addition, he visited the city of Kashan, which is specialized in carpet production in Iran, and visited the carpet factories "Adet Carpet Co.Ltd", "Ektiban Carpet Co.Ltd", "Sorena Carpet Co." and got acquainted with their work.Bilateral discussions were held on opening a showroom and a carpet factory for Iranian carpets in Turkestan. In the near future, Iranian businessmen are planned to visit our region on a special business trip to familiarize themselves with the investment climate.Press service of the governor of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940245

A meeting was held at the Turkestan regional akimat to discuss the issue of introducing changes and additions to the General Plan of the city of Turkestan. At the meeting, the draft General Plan was presented to the regional head and the city architecture council.The project includes a development plan for the city until 2040. Priority is given to improving the city's infrastructure, developing the tourism industry, preserving historical sites and monuments. At the same time, the development of each sector of the city, providing it with social facilities, gradually increasing the capacity of heating and water systems in accordance with the population, optimizing the city's roads, and other issues are included. It is expected that the number of residents of the city of Turkestan will reach 400 thousand in 2040, and the General Plan of the city has been supplemented accordingly.The regional head instructed to study and supplement the General Plan. He noted that it is important to consult with industry leaders and discuss them in detail, and to improve the proposals.- A draft law on granting special status to the city of Turkestan has been developed at the initiative of the Head of State. It should be taken into account. Secondly, keep in mind that Turkestan is the center not only of the region, but also of the Turkic world. The master plan and the design code of the city should meet modern requirements and be of such high quality that it can be raised to the level of a large agglomeration. Review and make specific proposals, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.At the meeting, where architectural projects were discussed, the issues of developing a design code for districts and city centers in the region, improving the architecture of settlements, and regulating the "Birkolik" recreational zone were also raised. A report was heard on this by Nurlyzhan Bukebayev, head of the Turkestan region's architecture and urban planning department. Relevant instructions were given to the heads responsible for the sector. The proposals will be studied and revised.Press service of the Turkestan region akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940248

On the instructions of the Governor of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov, work continues to attract investment to the region, open industrial enterprises, and create new jobs.For this purpose, a delegation led by the Deputy Governor of the region Nurbol Turashbekov, with the support and organization of the Consulate General in Xi'an, went on a working visit to the People's Republic of China. On the first day of the working visit, the regional delegation met with Chen Chunjiang, Vice Governor of Shaanxi Province.During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of trade and economic ties between Turkestan Region and Shaanxi Province and the further strengthening of interregional cooperation. It is worth noting that last year, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two regions.Shaanxi Province is one of the leading economic centers of China and has great potential in the fields of industry, agriculture, trade and infrastructure development. In this regard, the parties expressed their interest in continuing close relations in implementing joint investment projects, exchanging innovations and increasing trade volumes.Following the results of the meeting, the parties agreed to intensify interaction to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two regions.In addition, as part of the business trip, Deputy Governor of Turkestan Region Nurbol Turashbekov visited Shaanxi Water Development Group Co., Ltd., which specializes in the efficient use of water resources and the development of water supply systems. LTD».«Shaanxi Water Development» is engaged in the construction of water infrastructure, design of drinking water systems, modernization of sewage systems, improvement of water treatment technologies and production of products related to this industry. The company includes 19 specialized enterprises. According to data for 2024, the company's assets amounted to 150 billion yuan (about 21 billion US dollars). Today, the company's specialists are successfully implementing large-scale projects in 15 countries.During the meeting, representatives of the Chinese company shared their best practices in the field of water treatment and recycling of contaminated water, uninterrupted supply of drinking water to the population, and monitoring the safety of water quality. It was also proposed to participate in joint projects on the use of new technologies aimed at increasing the availability of drinking water.The parties discussed the issues of efficient use of water resources, introduction of new technologies and investment cooperation, and expressed their intention to work closely in this direction.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/940252

Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliev met with Andrey Vyazikov, First Deputy Chairman of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Management of Spring Floods in the Orenburg region, as part of his working visit to the Orenburg region. Representatives of the Emergency Situations Department, the Water Management Department, and Roshydromet also attended the meeting.The main topic of the meeting was flood forecasts and interaction between the parties during the flood period. Representatives of state bodies of the Orenburg region made reports on the hydrometeorological situation in the region, measures to prepare for spring floods, and other key aspects.“The most important natural object and the main source of drinking water and water supply for the West Kazakhstan region is the Uralsk River basin. There are 87 settlements along it, where up to 75% of the region's population lives. In addition, water is taken from the Uralsk River for the economic and drinking water needs of the city of Uralsk,” said Nariman Toregaliev.He also noted the need to adjust the operating mode of the reservoir in accordance with the prevailing hydrological situation, taking into account the forecasts and the level of readiness of the reservoir for spring floods. This will allow maintaining the water level in the lower reaches of the Ural River at long-term averages.The Kazakh side proposed that during low water levels, water discharge should not be lower than last year's levels.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed on close cooperation on flood control issues, as well as on continuous exchange of information throughout the entire period of flood activity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/940136

The modernization of 800 school libraries has been completed in Kazakhstan, and more than 280 thousand children have gained access to updated resources. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Strengthening the material and technical base of school libraries is part of the program to modernize 1,000 rural schools. “The state annually allocates funds to improve school infrastructure. This year, 800 school libraries were modernized as part of the modernization, and their stock was replenished with new fiction. In addition, the furniture in the libraries has been updated,” noted Roza Sembayeva, Deputy Director of the Infrastructure Development Department. In addition, systematic work is being carried out within the framework of the “Children's Library” project to develop school libraries and increase students' interest in reading. Today, 1.6 million copies of fiction have been added to the school library fund, and the total book fund exceeds 141 million. Special attention is also being paid to improving the skills of school librarians. In 2024, 1,775 specialists completed a special course, including 1,239 school librarians and 536 college librarians. This measure will help raise the professional level of library workers and improve the quality of their work. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/940443

In Shymkent, the schedule of route No. 171 A was changed and an additional bus was added. On the instructions of the city akim, the schedule was updated to ensure public transport access to the newly opened school No. 146 within the framework of the “Cozy School” national project. Due to the addition of an additional bus to the route, carriers are currently providing regular services with 11 schedules and a frequency of 15 minutes.It should be noted that this year it is planned to redevelop a comprehensive scheme for the development of passenger transport in our city. As part of this work, all regular route schemes will be revised and optimized.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/939993