Raid measures are being carried out in Astana to identify the illegal sale of non-smoking tobacco products, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports.Similar verification events were held in the shops of the Saryarkinsky district. The akimat of the district, the district police department, as well as the active youth of the capital took part in them.First of all, the territories where many complaints are received are checked. For example, the territory of the old railway station. Such events are held daily.In 2024, 70 cases of illegal sale of non-smoking tobacco products were identified in the city. Entrepreneurs were fined more than 3 million tenge.During the raids, avenues of the Republic, Pobedy, Goethe, A. Moldagulova, Y.Dukenuly streets, etc. were covered."If during the raid the persons who sold the nasvai are identified, the punishment provided for by the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be applied against them, and the nasvai will be confiscated. On the instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the raid measures will continue in the future," said Galymzhan Kabir, district police inspector of the Saryarkinsky district police department.In order to prevent the use of non-smoking tobacco products, a working group for the city of Astana has been established. Raids in this direction are regularly carried out in all districts of the capital.It should be noted that the raids continue in all six districts of the capital. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919726

In the Yesil district of the capital, police officers and representatives of the akimat conducted another raid to identify the facts of illegal trade in nasvai and snus, the official website of the Akimat of Astana reports.Representatives of the district akimat and employees of the police department also held explanatory talks with entrepreneurs about the ban on the sale of non-smoking tobacco products.During the inspection, 10 retail facilities were examined, and in one of them the fact of the sale of prohibited goods was recorded.An administrative protocol was drawn up against the owner of the outlet under Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a fine of 25 MCI was imposed.The head of the district akimat, Yesil Ali Zholtabar, noted that such events contribute to creating a healthier and safer environment for citizens."We must actively work in this direction to prevent the spread of such goods and inform residents about the risks they pose," he said.The raids to identify violations are aimed at preventing bad habits among young people and increasing the responsibility of entrepreneurs to comply with the law.During the event, preventive explanatory work with store sellers was checked and carried out, they are carried out on an ongoing basis in all six districts of Astana. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919839

Astana continues to strengthen and tighten efforts to combat acts of vandalism and damage to other people's property. Representatives of law enforcement agencies, together with the city authorities, are actively carrying out activities aimed at detecting and preventing such offenses, the official website of the akimat reports.Over 360 facts worth 17 million 112 thousand 420 tenge were revealed for vandalism in 2024. In 2025, since the beginning of the year, 10 facts in the amount of 393 thousand 200 tenge.337 citizens were brought to justice for vandalism, 198 of them were fined, 139 people were punished with administrative arrest.All the violators were found and brought to administrative responsibility under Article 147-1 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.One of the cases occurred in one of the city's apartment buildings, where a 34-year-old resident deliberately broke down an elevator door by kicking it. The police identified the violator and as a result, he was prosecuted for intentionally destroying or damaging other people's property. By a court decision, the man was arrested for 15 days and placed in a special detention facility for administratively arrested people. Astana.We remind you that vandalism entails administrative and criminal liability. Penalties for such actions may include fines, damages, or even arrest.The police are constantly carrying out preventive work aimed at maintaining order and cleanliness in the city, as well as preventing antisocial behavior. The purpose of the action is to stop any manifestations of vandalism and keep the capital clean and tidy.Vandalism prevention is carried out under the coordination of the City Prosecutor's Office and the Police Department. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920078

The Akimat of the Nura district, together with the district police Department, conducted another raid to identify the facts of illegal sale of prohibited tobacco products, the official website of the Akimat of Astana reports.As part of the raid, business facilities located in large residential complexes of the district were checked. As a result, nasvai and snus were found in two stores.Police officers seized about 20 packs of naswai and 15 packs of snus for a total amount of 12,250 tenge. The owners of retail outlets were brought to administrative responsibility and fined 98,300 tenge (25 MCI) in accordance with Article 196 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan."Monitoring activities are regularly carried out in our area. Since the beginning of the year, 16 stores have been checked. Violations were found in 2 facilities, for which store owners were brought to administrative responsibility. We urge all entrepreneurs to refrain from activities related to the sale of prohibited goods," said Batyrkhan Dzhanpeisov, Chief Specialist of the Entrepreneurship Department.Operational preventive measures are carried out by employees of the district akimats together with employees of the local police service of the Astana Police Department. The raids cover individual business facilities such as shopping malls and grocery stores.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920152

The Zhanuya Family Institute Support Center has been operating in Astana for several years now. Over the past year, more than 41,000 citizens have asked for help here on 44,000 different issues, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the capital reports.The Support Center of the Zhanuya Family Institute of the Astana Akimat was established to provide comprehensive support to families in difficult situations.In 2024, more than 41 thousand people contacted Zhanuya on more than 44 thousand issues, including:- 1,243 requests for legal assistance;- 495 requests for psychological help;- 27,653 requests regarding the work of the social services portal: 17,208 applications were accepted, 10,445 people were consulted.It is worth noting that 2,051 families, together with charitable foundations from the Center, received charitable assistance in the form of food baskets, hygiene products, household chemicals, and visits to cultural and entertainment events.64 events were held for families in difficult situations, including the prevention of domestic violence: cultural and entertainment, training seminars, master classes, open days on legal issues, live broadcasts on legal literacy and psychological assistance.You can contact the Zhanuya center through the Call center at +7 (7172) 72-51-51, by e-mail zhanuya@otbasy-astana.kz .The institution is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 (lunch from 13:00 to 14:00) at the address Saryarka district, Beibitshilik str., 14.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920223

The new head of the Regional Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs, Chairman of the Ethical Council Nursultan Seidaliiev, was introduced at a meeting in Almaty region today under the chairmanship of Deputy Akim Nurzhan Kudaibergenov. The event was also attended by Salauat Muximov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs.In his speech, Salauat Muximov noted Nursultan Seidaliiev's long-term experience in the field of public service and his managerial abilities, expressing confidence that he would make a significant contribution to improving the quality of public service in the region.In turn, Nurzhan Kudaibergenov wished the new head success and said that the akimat of the region would provide the necessary support in improving the quality of public service and strengthening ethics standards.Nursultan Seidaliiev thanked for the trust and stated that he would continue to work towards the development of public service in the region, the fight against corruption and compliance with ethical standards.The participants of the event expressed confidence that the appointment of Nursultan Seidaliiev would give a new impetus to improving the quality of public service in the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/919693

Dmitry Krempin, a 7-year-old athlete from Konaev, won a silver medal at the Oceanman competition in Dubai.More than 100 children and teenagers aged 4 to 17 from 20 countries took part in the international competition, which competed in open water swimming. Among the young athletes was Dmitry, who overcame the 500-meter distance and took the honorable second place. Having defended the honor of Kazakhstan, Dmitry returned home with a prize. He has been swimming since he was 5 years old.Dmitry trains at the Aidaria swimming pool in Konaev. The young athlete's mother, Larisa Krempina, is glad that her son chose this particular sport.Dmitry's coach is Madiyar Kemelzhan, who intends not to rest on his laurels and plans to prepare his students for participation in larger competitions next year.There is only one swimming pool in the regional center. Its services are paid, but the institution provides special benefits to large families and people with disabilities. Currently, 115 children are training in the pool, of which about 20 are children with special needs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/919724

An expanded staff meeting of the Ministry was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov. It was attended by representatives of the Ministry, heads of regional departments responsible for tourism and heads of subordinate organizations.The main indicators of the tourism sector were heard at the meeting, and the directions and topical issues of the development of the domestic tourism sector were comprehensively discussed.Erbol Myrzabosynov noted the positive changes in the tourism industry and the steady growth of the internal and external tourist flow. So, according to the results of 9 months of last year, the number of domestic tourists increased by 562 thousand and reached 6 million people. The number of foreign visitors amounted to 11.5 million people, which is twice as much as in the same period of 2023. Of these, 969,000 foreigners stayed at the accommodation facilities."Last year, the Head of State held an expanded meeting on the development of domestic tourism. At this meeting, the President gave a number of instructions on the development of tourism. The main purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the implementation of the President's instructions and issues of regional tourism," said Yerbol Myrzabosynov.The meeting raised topical issues of the regions and considered ways to solve them. Special attention was paid to such issues as the development of tourist infrastructure, the opening of new destinations and the promotion of entrepreneurship through government support measures.Following the meeting, specific instructions were given to increase the competitiveness of the country's tourism potential, increase investment and strengthen the state's position in the international arena.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/920034

INTERNATIONALIZATION OF UNIVERSITIES IN KAZAKHSTAN: A STEP TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDSIn his Message to the People of Kazakhstan dated September 2, 2024, the Head of State noted: "The government is internationalizing higher education – 23 well-known foreign universities have been attracted to the country. It is necessary to provide every possible assistance to their activities, including through a phased expansion of the state order for the training of specialists."Partnership agreements have been concluded with 34 foreign universities. Currently, there are 23 partner universities in the UK, Italy, China, Russia, the USA, France and South Korea.There are 11 more agreements to be implemented in 2025.The government has allocated 2,090 grants for Kazakhstani students to study at partner universities abroad.Today, thousands of students are receiving education in 34 specialties, including such key areas as pedagogical, engineering, and artificial intelligence.For these purposes, state educational grants (joint educational programs and dual degree programs) and funds from investors are allocated with the support of the state in providing conditions for them.The selection of foreign partner universities is based on the staffing needs in individual industries and the demands of the regions.Cooperation with leading foreign universities is focused on training specialists in particularly sought-after and scarce specialties, such as the nuclear industry, the development of "green" hydrogen, and ensuring water safety, which have no analogues in Kazakhstan. As part of the execution of the instruction of the Head of State, a branch of the British university University Heriot Watt was opened on the basis of Aktobe Regional University named after K.Zhubanov on the programs petroleum engineering, electric power engineering, computer engineering.A branch of the D.I.Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology has been opened on the basis of the M.Dulati Taraz Regional University for training personnel in the field of chemistry and chemical technology.There is a branch of Gazi University (Turkey) on the basis of the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University for the training of teaching staff.The branch of the Beijing University of Languages and Culture (PRC) operates on the basis of Astana International University.A branch of Queens University (Ireland) on the basis of Narhoz University.As part of the strategy for the internationalization of higher education until 2025, a scholarship program has been launched for foreign citizens, including those from the Kazakh diaspora who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In the 2024-2025 academic year, 550 students were accepted at 37 universities in Kazakhstan under the scholarship program for foreign citizens (bachelor's degree - 490, master's degree - 50, doctoral degree - 10). The scholarship program includes free education and a monthly stipend. Development of educational tourism in KazakhstanThe Bolashak International Scholarship has been operating for 30 years. On behalf of the Head of State, the Bolashak International Scholarship has been reoriented towards technical, engineering, medical and pedagogical areas.Over the years of its existence, the scholarship has allowed more than 12,727 Kazakhstanis to study at leading universities in the world, 55% of them studied humanities, 36% engineering, 7% medical, 2% culture and art.Graduates have studied and completed internships at more than 400 leading foreign universities in more than 30 countries around the world.In 2024, graduates of the program performed 213,000 medical operations, trained 145 thousand students, and published more than a thousand scientific papers.In 2024, the share of foreign students in the university population was 15%, 245 dual degree programs were implemented with 97 universities from 23 countries.The number of international students was 31,400 from 93 countries, which is 4,600 more than in 2023, 26,800 students from 82 countries.More than 1,600 foreign experts are involved in teaching at universities in Kazakhstan.As a result of the educational programs in 2024, 21 Kazakhstani universities were included in the international ranking of the best universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2024. "It is necessary to significantly update the content and methods of teaching university subjects. Future teachers, doctors, agronomists, lawyers, and industry specialists must necessarily have basic knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.In order to implement the instructions of the Head of State, scientific organizations and universities of the country are provided with free access to international databases.Together with Google, Artificial intelligence courses have been launched for 5,000 students from 15 universities in the country.Within the framework of the Coursera online educational platform project, 40 thousand licenses were allocated to Kazakhstani students and 153 thousand certificates were issued from 93 universities.Agreements have been reached with leading universities in Korea and China on knowledge transfer and joint training of specialists. On behalf of the Head of State, artificial intelligence schools are operating on the basis of three Kazakhstani universities.:At the Kyzylorda University named after Korkyt Ata School of Artificial Intelligence of Seoul National University of Science and Technology has been opened.A branch of the City University of Hong Kong has been established at the K.I.Satpayev Kazakh National Research Technical University.An International AI Research Center and a center for Smart transport management technologies have been opened at D.Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University on the basis of the Lu Ban Workshop.Relevant courses from international technology giants Google, NVIDIA, Huawei, Coursera, etc. have been introduced in domestic universities.Memoranda have been signed with Coursera, Google, Nvidia, Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan LLP, 01 Edu System, Binance Kazakhstan.On the basis of the AstanaHub Technopark, full-scale courses for university teachers in AI have been launched, covering 700 teachers from 47 universities in Kazakhstan.The Interuniversity AI Standard has been adopted in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), 20 universities have developed 20 new educational programs on AI. The training of the KazLLM language model based on 148 billion tokens in Kazakh, English, and Russian has been completed.The model was developed with the participation of the Nazarbayev University team, al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the National Scientific and Practical Center "Til-Kazyna" named after Shaysultan Shayakhmetov and others.117 experts were involved in the development, including more than 40 candidates of sciences, PhD and masters of research institutes and universities.The Ministry presented to the Head of State the pilot AI program AI-Sana, aimed at the comprehensive development of AI skills among students of all levels in priority specialties, covering 100,000 students who will study artificial intelligence, programming and startup acceleration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/919551

The Tilqazyna National Scientific and Practical Center under the Language Policy Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education presented the first results of the Tilqazyna Kazakh Language Teaching Model based on artificial intelligence.At the moment, the model is able to perform tasks in such areas of the Kazakh language as vocabulary, morphology, semantics, etc. In particular, it can generate text in Kazakh, create periphrases, work with context, shorten texts, correct grammatical and punctuation errors, reveal the meanings of phraseological units, and translate terms.This industry-specific LLM model has already been uploaded to the Hugging Face platform and is available to all users. Using this model will make it possible to develop many IT products in the Kazakh language using artificial intelligence. This corresponds to the Message of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, which emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan becoming a country that makes extensive use of artificial intelligence and develops digital technologies.When developing the model, experts from the Til-Kazyna center applied natural language processing algorithms and purposefully analyzed large amounts of data. In particular:684,876 lexical units were used to check the words.;To improve the system of checking phrases, 20 212 correct and erroneous variants were used.;5,558 texts were analyzed to correct punctuation errors.;3,000 correct and incorrect versions of the texts were prepared to correct the structure of the text.;A database of 6,000 complete and abbreviated sentences has been created for the shortening function.;14,790 synonymous series have been collected for the periphrase function;The total volume of the processed Kazakh language corpus was 35 GB.This year, the voice communication feature will be added to the model, and a user-friendly interface will be developed. The project will also be able to teach Kazakh at A1, A2 and B1 levels, and by 2026 at B2 and C1 levels.The end result of the project will be a voice assistant capable of creating an individual Kazakh language training program depending on the user's language proficiency. It will be presented as a mobile application for iOS and Android systems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/920165

As part of a pilot project utilizing Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology, more than 100 villages across the country will gain access to the Internet. One of the first to benefit from the service is the village of Sarybay Bi in the Almaty region.Today, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev, personally evaluated the advantages of this new approach to internet access for rural settlements and spoke with the residents of Sarybay Bi.Previously, the residents of Sarybay Bi relied on outdated ADSL technology, which is limited in speed and connection quality. The new approach to building network infrastructure allows for data transmission at speeds of 200-300 Mbps, coverage of large areas, and stable connectivity even with an increasing number of users.A total of 105 homes in the village have already been connected to the new technology and have appreciated its benefits and capabilities. Currently, residents are actively submitting applications for connection.“In my opinion, the main advantage of this technology is stable, high-speed internet without the need for the costly installation of fiber optic networks. This new approach to the digitalization of Kazakhstan’s rural areas has demonstrated its viability and potential on the example of Sarybay Bi. Now, the residents of this village and, I hope, other similar settlements will have the opportunity to use all modern services and online platforms,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan.Kazakhtelecom, through its newly established subsidiary "Auyltelecom," plans to implement this solution in other villages across the country based on the results of successful trials.The new technology has already been deployed in 7 villages, covering over 200 households. By 2025, the plan is to connect more than 100 villages, providing modern internet access to over 10,000 rural residents.“We have directed one of our subsidiary organizations to focus on providing high-speed internet in rural areas. Auyltelecom is now working to identify the most optimal technologies and offer village residents access to high-quality internet. Testing in Sarybay Bi has shown that modern wireless technologies, such as FWA, can effectively solve the challenges of high-speed internet access in rural areas,” noted Bagdat Mussin, Chairman of the Board of Kazakhtelecom JSC.Several residents shared their opinions about the new communication technology with the Minister of Digital Development during his working visit to Sarybay Bi. In situations where traditional fiber optic networks are difficult and costly to implement in remote regions, FWA technology provides internet access with minimal infrastructure costs. Press Service of the Ministryof Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/919709

On January 17, the Astana Hub hosted a strategic session dedicated to the development of the new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Telecommunications". This Law will be an important step in adapting the legal framework to the realities of the digital world and creating an ecosystem that meets the challenges of the time.The session was organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ICRIAP) and the QazTech Association. The leading experts of the telecommunications industry, representatives of government agencies, businesses and public organizations gathered at one site. The main objective of the meeting was to identify ways to develop the telecommunications sector in the coming decades.As noted by Askhat Orazbek, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, the current law has reliably supported the industry for 20 years, but the time has come to update it. It is necessary to determine what technologies and regulatory measures Kazakhstan will need for the next 20-30 years in order to create convenient business conditions and ensure high-quality services for the population.Legislative changes are aimed at developing the communications infrastructure, increasing its accessibility and quality. Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva emphasized:"As a legislator, I participate and support this process. The changes should be aimed at developing the industry, creating comfortable conditions for consumers and optimal conditions for operators. It is also important to ensure the effectiveness of the regulator. This is important work, and I am sure that our joint efforts will lead to positive results."The law, which once regulated only telephony and postal services, now needs to be revised to take into account new technologies such as the Internet, Wi-Fi, radio frequencies and 5G.Damir Seisembekov, Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of the ICRIAP RK, added that the working group was actively working on proposals received from market participants. Draft laws are currently being developed to improve regulation in the industry. Much attention is paid to radio frequencies and technologies such as 5G and Wi-Fi.The draft Law plans to update the conceptual framework, provide for amendments to update criteria for data centers, introduce private Internet traffic exchange points, update conditions for the use of non-geostationary orbits, norms related to the construction of telecommunications infrastructure, etc."We see that the communications infrastructure is being transformed. Previously, the classical infrastructure based on copper lines and telephone connections prevailed. Today, the infrastructure has become converged: it is based on fiber and wireless technologies and provides telephone, Internet, video surveillance, Internet of Things, etc.Responsible telecom operators build expensive and redundant infrastructure that requires significant capital investment and payback. Both large and small companies operate within this paradigm. However, there are pseudo-operators who create artificial competition without investing anything in infrastructure, and thus harm the market. In this regard, I proposed to return licensing for the provision of Internet services," says Nurlan Meirmanov, Chief Strategy and External Asset Management Officer at Kazakhtelecom JSC.Special attention was paid to local telecom operators who need support for further development."The most important issue is the support of local telecom operators. In highly competitive conditions, it is important to create conditions so that operators not only survive, but also develop. If we leave only a few major players on the market, this will lead to a decrease in the quality of services and a limited choice for consumers. Therefore, it is necessary to support small and medium-sized operators that can effectively operate in local markets.All changes in legislation and regulation should be aimed at developing the market, improving the quality of services for consumers and creating conditions for sustainable growth of the industry. We must actively work with investors, experts and operators to develop solutions that will ensure development at both the technological and legislative levels," Kuanyshbek Yessekeyev, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said in his speech.The updated law will become the basis for the effective development of the telecommunications industry, create favorable business conditions and improve the quality of services for the citizens of Kazakhstan.Thanks to the joint efforts of experts, operators and government agencies, Kazakhstan will continue to strengthen its position as a technological leader in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/920256

The intellectual game "Leader of the 21st Century", popular among schoolchildren, will return to TV screens, but in a new format. The Khabar Agency, together with the Daryn Republican Scientific and Practical Center of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, have begun reviving the mega-project. The intellectual game "Leader of the XXI Century" will be broadcast in the spring and will be broadcast on the Khabar TV channel.This is not just a TV project, but a youth movement aimed at educating a generation of future leaders of the country. Hundreds of gifted students have already accepted the challenge and become participants in an exciting intellectual game. The qualifying stages in each region of the country started in October 2024 and will last until February 2025. Following the results of the regional rounds, the top five schoolchildren from each region will have a unique opportunity to participate in the republican stage, which will be held from March to June this year.This TV version of the game, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Khabar Agency, promises to be a real celebration of intelligence and talent, where young talents will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to the whole country. In addition, three finalists will receive grants to study at Kazakhstani universities.The strongest five participants have already been determined in Pavlodar, Karaganda, Abai, Akmola, Turkestan, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan, Ulytau, Kyzylorda, Atyrau and Mangystau regions, as well as in the cities of Astana and Shymkent. The qualifying stages in Aktobe and Zhetysu regions will be held in January. In February, the strongest will be determined in Almaty, Almaty, North Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions.The Leader of the XXI Century is a unique platform providing new opportunities for young talents. Intellectual play not only introduces educated and motivated youth to society, but also serves as a powerful social lift for gifted young men and women from rural areas.The TV project was first presented 25 years ago. During this time, he established himself as one of the best on Russian television. To date, many participants in this project have found their way in life and declared themselves as professionals in various fields: from art and culture to social activities and business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/920115

Plastic waste is one of the most acute environmental problems of our time, affecting both local ecosystems and global efforts for sustainable development. Kazakhstan, like many countries, is facing a growing volume of plastic waste, which poses significant challenges to environmental safety.Within the framework of the regional project "Plastic waste in remote and mountainous regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan", implemented by the Center for Assistance to Sustainable Development (https://csd-center.org /) with the support of the secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS), a large-scale inventory of plastic waste was carried out from 2013 to 2022. This project, which also covers Uzbekistan, is being implemented with the active participation of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is aimed at developing sustainable solutions in the field of waste management.The inventory provided a detailed analysis of the volume of plastic use, its distribution by sector, and the dynamics of waste generation. In the period from 2013 to 2022, the volume of plastic products entering the market of Kazakhstan increased from 387 thousand tons to 855 thousand tons, which represents an increase of 121.6%. The main consumers of plastic are the packaging, construction and transport sectors. Packaging occupies a leading position, accounting for more than 23% of total plastic consumption, due to the short service life of packaging materials. In 2022, the volume of plastic used for packaging amounted to about 196,000 tons. The construction sector ranks second with a share of 19% (167,000 tons), where plastic is used to produce durable materials such as pipes and insulation. The transport sector consumes about 17% of plastic, which is due to the growth in car production and the use of plastic components to reduce the weight of vehicles.At the same time as the volume of plastic consumption increases, the volume of plastic waste generation is also growing. In 2022, it reached 296 thousand tons, which is more than twice as much as in 2013. The main source of waste is packaging, which accounts for 66% of the total volume. This is due to the massive use of single-use packaging and the lack of efficient recycling systems. Other sectors, such as construction and transportation, generate less waste due to the longer service life of plastic products. Polyethylene (38%), polypropylene (23%) and polyethylene terephthalate (14%) are the leaders among the most widely used polymers in Kazakhstan, which also make up the bulk of waste.The inventory revealed a number of issues that make it difficult to effectively manage plastic waste. The main challenge lies in the insufficient infrastructure, which cannot cope with the growing volumes of waste. The lack of a separate waste collection system increases the load on sorting facilities and reduces the quality of processed raw materials. The low level of ecological culture among the population increases the problem, as many citizens are not sufficiently informed about the need for waste sorting and recycling. In addition, regional imbalances in processing capacities limit the possibilities of effective waste management, especially in remote and mountainous areas.Based on the inventory results, recommendations were developed to solve the identified problems. Regular inventory management will help to maintain up-to-date data on volumes and types of plastic waste and develop effective management strategies. Infrastructure development, including the creation of new enterprises and the modernization of existing facilities, will be an important step to reduce waste. The introduction of a separate waste collection system will improve the quality of recycling and reduce sorting costs. Large-scale educational campaigns will help raise the level of environmental culture of the population and encourage citizen participation in recycling initiatives. Improving legislation, including limiting the use of single-use plastics and encouraging the use of recycled materials, will create conditions for the transition to a circular economy.The inventory of plastic waste in Kazakhstan has become an important stage for the formation of a sustainable waste management system. The study provided relevant data that will help develop and implement effective measures to reduce the volume of plastic waste, increase recycling and minimize their negative impact on the environment. Together with the results of a similar study in Uzbekistan, the project highlights the importance of regional cooperation and an integrated approach to addressing plastic pollution. The implementation of the proposed measures will allow Kazakhstan to strengthen its position in Central Asia as a leader in the field of environmentally sustainable waste management and support the transition to a circular economy.In 2025, the results of the plastic waste inventory will be uploaded to the official website of the secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions: https://www.brsmeas.org/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/919742

Today, at a meeting chaired by First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Satybaldy, issues of the implementation of the national project "Comfortable School" and the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" were discussed.As part of the national project "Comfortable School", it is planned to build 21 schools with 12,300 places in the region, of which 10 schools with 6,900 places are to be commissioned in 2025. In 2023, 19.6 billion tenge was allocated for the construction of comfortable schools, which were transferred to the account of Samruk-Kazyna Construction JSC. It was planned to use 21.3 billion tenge in 2024. 118.4 million tenge has been allocated from the budget of the Kyzylorda region for the preparation of design estimates for infrastructure works and state expertise.Further, 1.7 billion tenge was allocated from the local budget. To date, infrastructure work on 10 schools has been completed. 2 billion 80 million tenge has been allocated for the improvement of adjacent territories and the construction of roads. Contractors have been identified, and work is underway.In October last year, the region was one of the first in the republic to commission a 900-seat school on the left bank of the Syrdarya River in the city of Kyzylorda. In early January, two more schools were opened. Today, a 600-seat academic building has been opened in the residential area of KBI in the city of Kyzylorda. In the coming days, a 600-bed school in the Sayazhai residential area in the village of Zhanakorgan will be put into operation. The construction of the remaining 5 schools will be completed this year.The region is also developing a regional plan for the implementation of the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan", and comprehensive work is underway. Thanks to the sponsorship, the facade of 28 apartment buildings in the city of Kyzylorda was renovated using modern panels, and the courtyards of 20 apartment buildings were improved.The sponsors allocated 1 billion tenge and 1 billion tenge from the regional budget for the reconstruction of the central square of the city of Kyzylorda. The building and the platform of the railway station were completely renovated. 80 playgrounds and sports grounds were built for children. A recreation park was opened in the village of Zhanakorgan, Zhanakorgan district, a Workers' Park was opened in the village of Nagi Ilyasov, Syrdara district, a central square was opened in the village of Zhanazhol, Karmakshi district, and streets were landscaped and illuminated in the village of Tan, Zhalagash district.Funds have been allocated from the regional budget for the improvement of 17 courtyards of apartment buildings, the construction of 14 sports and playgrounds and the repair of 7 playgrounds. With the support of sponsors, the facades of 63 apartment buildings and 2 social facilities are being updated with modern materials. In rural areas, streets are also being improved, playgrounds and squares are being built.All buildings in the regional center and other localities, including institutions, courtyards, playgrounds, bus stops, and lighting, have been brought into line with uniform architectural standards.The "Best Village" competition is held annually in the region. In 2024, 1.5 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes, and the winning settlements received 48 units of special equipment. This year, 564.4 million tenge is provided for these purposes, which will be used to purchase 19 units of municipal equipment. Last year, utility companies and landscaping facilities were equipped with 73 units of equipment, and it is planned to receive another 33 units by the end of the year.The "Best Yard" competition is traditionally held in the regional center and all districts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/920009

The day before, a meeting was held with participants of the public project "Taldau mektebi – School of Analytics". The main topic of discussion was issues of inclusive and special education. According to Gani Beisembayev, in 2024 the number of children with special educational needs in our country exceeded 230 thousand. Realizing the importance of implementing an inclusive policy at all levels of education, the Department of Inclusive and Special Education was established within the Ministry in November 2023."Over the past year, colleagues, together with representatives of the scientific community and non-governmental organizations, have done a great job. A complete analysis of all regulatory documents in the field of inclusive and special education has been carried out, as a result of which 15 regulatory legal acts have been adopted. These changes made it possible for the first time to introduce a three-level model of psychological and pedagogical support — from birth to profession, to approve new requirements for support rooms, to develop individual programs for working with children with special educational needs, as well as to introduce new positions such as teaching assistant, special teacher and personal assistant," he wrote in his message. the former minister. The Ministry also decided to establish a National Center for Continuing Inclusive Education. Its tasks include methodological support, research, diagnosis and prevention of learning difficulties, as well as coordination of psychological and pedagogical support services."Special attention is paid to the social adaptation of children. In this regard, the transformation of the Center for the Development of Special and Inclusive Education in Almaty will be carried out. It is important to note that last year the quota of admission to technical and vocational education institutions for people with disabilities of groups I and II, people with disabilities from childhood and children with disabilities has already been increased. A new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On comprehensive support for children with special educational needs" is also being developed. Creating an enabling environment remains a key factor ensuring equal opportunities for all students," concluded Gani Beisembayev. There are about 500 special education organizations operating in the country. By the end of 2024, 90% of the country's schools have created conditions for inclusive education, and the coverage of children with special psychological and pedagogical support is up to 80%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/919723

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to build a new reservoir and canals in the Kyzylorda region. Reconstruction of 2 waterworks and 4 hydraulic structures will also be carried out. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov met with representatives of the water sector of the region.The head of the Department reported on the work done by the Ministry in the main areas. Currently, a project is being implemented in the Kyzylorda region to reconstruct water intake stations with the installation of an automated water metering system on 5 channels with a total length of about 232 km. In addition, design and estimate documentation is being developed for the automation of 16 trunk and inter-farm channels with a length of more than 2,600 km.Work continues on the implementation of water-saving systems. So, last year, thanks to water-saving technologies, the agrarians of the Kyzylorda region saved about 200 million cubic meters of water."As a result of bilateral and trilateral negotiations with neighboring countries and decisions taken in 2024, the Shardara reservoir received more than 15 billion cubic meters of water. Of these, 4.8 billion cubic meters were collected during the irrigation period, and 10.3 billion cubic meters were collected outside the irrigation period. 2.6 billion cubic meters of water were sent to the Northern Aral Sea through the Karateren hydroelectric station. For comparison, only 816 million cubic meters of water were sent to the Aral Sea in 2022," said Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/919521

The Karaganda region is one of the three leaders in the country in terms of online sales. To date, there are several popular electronic platforms in the region, the largest of which is the Teez marketplace, which opened in November last year.Already 350 people are employed at its base, and in the future it is planned to increase the number of jobs to 8 thousand throughout Kazakhstan.The Teez marketplace provides entrepreneurs with access to modern infrastructure and logistics resources, allows them to improve sales organization and customer interaction. More than a thousand businessmen from the Karaganda region have already joined this platform.Abzal Rakhimbayev, Deputy head of the Entrepreneurship Department, says that the focus is on supporting local businessmen, for whom new digital tools are becoming an opportunity to enter the national market.– Our priority task is to connect not only resellers, but also local manufacturers. This is a great opportunity for them," said Abzal Rakhimbayev.The development of e-commerce has a positive impact on related industries such as logistics, courier services, catering, and opens up additional opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses.Currently, 22 thousand sellers of goods throughout Kazakhstan cooperate with the Teez marketplace.– The feature of our marketplace is the use of a centralized logistics approach: goods are assembled at the main warehouse in Karaganda, where they are processed and sent to recipients throughout Kazakhstan within one day, – says Anton Ivanov, Head of Teez Warehouse Logistics Department. – Karaganda, due to its location almost in the center of Kazakhstan and proximity to the capital, has an excellent logistics infrastructure, which makes it possible to efficiently deliver goods to any point of the country.Thus, the regional center is becoming one of the key trade and logistics hubs of the country. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/919504

In the village of Karasai, kordai district, the construction of a physical culture and Recreation Complex was completed and solemnly transferred to the good of the country. The modern sports facility has created comfortable conditions for professional and amateur athletes.Akim of the district Begzat Bolatbekov, veteran athletes and villagers took part in the opening of the new social facility.- The Sports Complex should be accessible to the public. It is important to make the most of the facility's capabilities and become a haven for competitions and training. I wish the athletes victorious, fruitful days! - the head of the district noted in his welcoming speech.Kurmangazy Zhetigenov spoke on behalf of the karasai people. - We are glad that our children have become more active in sports! On behalf of the village elders, we express our gratitude for the support of the state! he said.After the ribbon of the building was cut, the guests examined the inside of the establishment.The two-story complex includes 2 main parts. There is a football arena, a gym and a gym for weightlifting, boxing, wrestling. There are also changing rooms, bathrooms, coaches and an office for a medical worker.It should be noted that there are 3 sports schools, 2 sports clubs, 11 sports complexes in Kordai district. Today, 41% of the district's residents are regularly engaged in sportsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/919485

This was announced today at a press conference at the Turkestan music and Drama Theater. The creative team is going to present the play" rented apartment " to the audience.Muzafar Galimzhanovich told about his work in the media. The talented young artist, who has been working since the opening of the theater, today tries himself in a new way as an author and director. According to him, the first idea appeared in the basement. Then, with the support of many, it is supplemented and implemented.At the press conference, the creative team answered many questions. Today, active preparations are underway for the first premiere of this year. The actors, who will play in both teams, shared their difficult and interesting moments in the preparation process.The theme of the performance is also relevant. Many people, who are under the yoke of life and are in the daily hustle and bustle, spend their days renting an apartment on someone else's doorstep. Is a rented apartment for the soul? But what if you suddenly meet your destiny from that house? Is it possible to bring a passion for art closer between a girl and a guy who met under mysterious circumstances? On January 18-19, you can watch the further development of the love story, which combines the genres of musical drama and comedy.The main roles are played by such actors of the theater as Kadyrzhan Turekhanov, Ayazhan Zhumabek, Dosymzhan Arkabekov, Aida Serikova, Temirlan Erkingaliyev, AK-Sultan Anuarbek, Ulan Adilbek, Meirzhan Tursunov, Akbala Ibraevna, Bolatbek Ospan, Merey Kudaibergen. The composer of the performance is Yerbol Narimanovich, the artistic director is Madina Muratpekova.Press service of the Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/919323