The Junior Artistic Swimming World Championship has ended in Budapest (Hungary). From August 12 to August 16, 300 athletes from 35 countries competed for medals. The national team of Kazakhstan won two silver and two bronze medals at the world Championships. This result allowed our team to take the fourth place in the medal standings. Russia became the leader, Spain took the second place, and China was the third.The athletes of the Karaganda region are greatly responsible for this success of our national team. Kazakhstan took the silver medal in the acrobatic program. Among the winners are Dayana Dzhamanchalova, a pupil of the A. N. Moldagulova boarding college (a branch in Temirtau), as well as representatives of the Olympic Reserve swimming school of the Karaganda region – Polina Merzlyakova, Anastasia Voronkova and Sofia Ishchenko. All the girls are also part of the variable composition of the Olympic Reserve training center.Viktor Druzin (technical and free programs), a representative of the school of higher sports excellence of the Karaganda region, rose to the third step of the podium twice at this World Championship.Congratulations to the athletes and, of course, their coaches - Jerzy Anatolyevna Kotova, Oksana Aleksandrovna Moskvicheva, Ilya Vladimirovich Kotov and Svetlana Viktorovna Yakusheva.@n.nuratov_88@sport_internat_temirtau@zhsshm_karagandy_oblysy@shkola_plavaniya_krg@cpor_karagandaSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda-sport/press/news/details/1275938?lang=ru

Muscat, 18 August 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sultanate of Oman Aidarbek Tumatov met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sheikh Khalifa Al-Harthy as part of efforts to coordinate joint measures aimed at further developing and enhancing bilateral cooperation.During the meeting, the sides discussed priority areas of cooperation and joint steps for the upcoming period. In the political sphere, particular attention was paid to the organization of official visits, which will provide additional impetus to the development of Kazakhstan–Oman relations and help elevate them to a new level.In the context of further expanding the bilateral legal framework, the sides noted the importance of continuing work on the preparation and conclusion of bilateral documents that meet the current needs and prospective areas of Kazakhstan–Oman cooperation.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan inquired about the outcome of the consideration of Kazakhstan’s request for the Sultanate of Oman to support the initiative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to establish an international water organization under the auspices of the United Nations.At the conclusion of the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman was briefed on the upcoming elections to the Quryltai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, scheduled for 23 August 2026, which will be one of the most important political events in the country this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1275896?lang=ru

On August 17, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lebanon Rasul Jumaly met at Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Salim Baddoura, Director of the Department of International Organizations. The meeting focused on mutual support for Kazakhstan’s and Lebanon’s initiatives in multilateral formats, as well as on ways to further deepen cooperation on international platforms.The parties also underscored the importance of strengthening dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries, exchanging views on issues on the international agenda and continuing coordination in areas of mutual interest. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1275854?lang=ru

Riyadh, August 17, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, met with the CEO of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), Turki bin Mohammed Alshuwaier.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for advancing bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia in the fields of archival affairs, historical documentation, and cultural and humanitarian relations.In particular, the sides reviewed the organizational arrangements for the official return visit of the leadership of the National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, scheduled for September of this year, as well as the draft bilateral agreements intended for signing during the visit.Following the meeting, both parties agreed to maintain active dialogue on studying historical and cultural heritage and expanding partnerships between the scientific and archival institutions of the two nations.On May 22, 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in Astana between the National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1275839?lang=ru

Budapest, August 17, 2026 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary participated in the opening ceremony of the Great Kurultáj of the Turan Peoples, organized by the "Magyar-Turan" Foundation and held on August 15 in the Steppe of Bugac.Among the distinguished guests attending the event were Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States; Shahin Mustafayev, President of the Turkic Academy; Sultan Raev, Secretary General of TÜRKSOY; Kürşad Zorlu, Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye; Begis Temirbaev, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan); András Bíró, President of the "Magyar-Turan" Foundation; as well as László Szabó, Mayor of Bugac, and others.Speakers at the opening of the Kurultáj noted the significance of this grand gathering as Europe's largest cultural event. They emphasized its role as a unifying force for people who consider themselves descendants of the Hun-Turkic tribes.In addition, the Kurultáj program featured various cultural events. Alongside traditional groups from other Turkic nations, audiences were captivated by the performances of Kazakhstan's neo-ethno duo "Arkayim" and the "Sherter" folklore ensemble. Furthermore, exhibitions and fairs featuring artisans from Kazakh, Uzbek, Turkmen, Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Uyghur communities opened at the "Eastern Bazaar" area.Reference: The Kurultáj is held every two years in the Bugac steppe of Hungary. Since 2010, it has been one of the world's largest festivals dedicated to preserving traditions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1275805?lang=ru

From August 11 to 13, 2026, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan held off-site training seminars in Taraz on the topic: “Algorithm of actions for officials of mobile groups of state revenue authorities when conducting customs control during the inspection of motor vehicles and in cases where signs (facts) of illegal movement of goods are identified.”The seminars were attended by employees of the mobile groups of the State Revenue Departments of Almaty and Shymkent cities, as well as the Zhambyl and Almaty regions.The off-site training seminars and meetings with relevant territorial units were held to develop unified approaches and practices in the activities of mobile groups, exchange experience, study regional practices, and analyze and discuss current and problematic issues arising in the course of customs control.During the seminars, current issues related to the main areas of regional activities were considered, practical cases were reviewed, and specific issues requiring coordinated solutions were discussed.Following the events, the participants exchanged practical experience and discussed further measures to improve the activities of mobile groups.The implementation of modern approaches to tax and customs administration is aimed at establishing a convenient and transparent system of interaction between the state and business, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of the tax and customs policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center DGD in Zhambyl regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1275748?lang=ru

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Starting January 1, 2027, the officially approved standard ST RK "Organic Fertilizers. General Technical Requirements for Industrial Production" will come into effect in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The document establishes unified rules for manufacturers aimed at improving the overall quality of domestic products and developing the organic farming ecosystem in the country.The new standard systematically regulates the processes of industrial processing of livestock waste, particularly manure, poultry litter, composts, vermicompost, and other types of raw materials.The document pays special attention to the processing of digestate obtained from biogas plants and also establishes specific technological standards for aerobic and vermicomposting processes, anaerobic fermentation in methane tanks, as well as drying and granulation. This will enable domestic enterprises to efficiently utilize production capacities and produce high-quality fertilizers that meet international requirements.To ensure product safety, the standard provides for strict veterinary and sanitary indicators. The presence of pathogenic microflora, including salmonella and helminth eggs, is completely prohibited in finished organic fertilizers. In addition, the maximum permissible concentrations of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, as well as requirements for the radiation background of products, have been brought into compliance with hygienic standards.The natural and artificial radiation background of products is also regulated, not exceeding the established hygienic standards. The document defines in detail the requirements for equipping production sites, bioreactors, ventilation systems, and preventing environmental pollution. Furthermore, the standard establishes the procedure for packaging, labeling, transportation, and storage of fertilizers.The document was developed as part of the direct implementation of the provisions of the Technical Regulation "Requirements for Fertilizer Safety" (Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 26). The requirements of environmental legislation, fire safety, and sanitary-hygienic safety standards have been taken into account.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1275715?lang=ru

On 17 August 2026, the Agency issued Universal Banking Licence No. 1.1.849.146 to Nurbank JSC, including the following additional types of operations:Other operations:interbank loans, interbank guarantees, interbank sureties, as well as other interbank operations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1275588?lang=ru

The purpose of anti-corruption efforts is to eliminate corruption in society.Achieving this purpose is pursued through the following objectives:-fostering an atmosphere of intolerance towards corruption in society;-identifying the conditions and causes contributing to the commission of corruption-related offenses and eliminating their consequences;-strengthening cooperation among entities involved in combating corruption;-developing international cooperation in the fight against corruption;-identifying, preventing, detecting, and investigating corruption-related offenses.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1275570?lang=ru

Ensuring the safety of residents and creating comfortable conditions in settlements during the winter period remain under the constant control of the District Akim. In this regard, a meeting chaired by Deputy Akim of the district Samat Smagulov was held today, where the readiness of social facilities in Karmakshy District for the 2026–2027 heating season was discussed.During the meeting, held in accordance with the instructions of the District Akim, Head of the District Department of Housing and Communal Services, Passenger Transport and Highways Bakytbek Zhyltуrov reported on the progress of preparations for the heating season.In addition, the issue of electricity supply was discussed in detail. Responsible heads were given a number of instructions to ensure a stable power supply to social facilities during the winter period.As part of the clean-up efforts being carried out across the country on the initiative of the Head of State, landscaping and sanitary cleaning activities are being carried out regularly in the district. During the meeting, heads of institutions were given relevant instructions to ensure systematic implementation of these activities, maintain cleanliness in and around social facilities and institutions, improve adjacent areas, and comply with sanitary requirements.Samat Kydyrbekuly emphasized the need to eliminate all identified shortcomings in every sector within a short period of time. He noted that the implementation of the assigned tasks would remain under control and instructed the heads of the relevant sectors to take all necessary measures to ensure proper preparation for the heating season.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1275554?lang=ru

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Brussels, 17 August 2025 – Kazakhstan Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Roman Vassilenko held a meeting with Katrijn Van Riet, Member of the Belgian Federal Parliament’s House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.The discussion focused on the ongoing political reforms in Kazakhstan, the implementation of the new Constitution, and the upcoming elections to the new unicameral Parliament – the Quryltai on 23 August, 2026.The Ambassador briefed his counterpart on the key outcomes of the constitutional reform approved at the nationwide referendum on 15 March 2026 and emphasized the significance of the upcoming elections as an important milestone in the country’s political modernization.Katrijn Van Riet positively assessed the reforms underway in Kazakhstan, noting the importance of strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and the transparency of the electoral process.Particular attention was given to K. Van Riet’s upcoming visit to Kazakhstan as a member of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly election observation mission. The parties also discussed prospects for further strengthening Kazakhstan-Belgium interparliamentary cooperation and developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1275478?lang=ru

  The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan hereby informs you that, as of 4:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026, intermittent unavailability of the tax reporting submission services has been observed in the Taxpayer’s Cabinet of ISNA.Prompt measures have been taken to restore the stable operation of the service. Tax reporting is currently being accepted in the normal operating mode.At the same time, all submitted tax reporting forms will be accepted and processed with the submission date.We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1275479?lang=ru

Astana, 17 August 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Branko Rakovec (resident in Ljubljana).Deputy Minister Issetov congratulated Ambassador of Slovenia on his appointment and expressed confidence that his diplomatic mission would contribute to the further development of beneficial cooperation between Astana and Ljubljana.The parties noted that the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ljubljana in 2024 and the official visit of the President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar to Kazakhstan in 2025 served as important evidence of the strengthening of bilateral ties and the mutual commitment to bringing relations to a qualitatively new level.Particular attention was paid to the importance of the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level, as well as to the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation.Ambassador Rakovec expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed his commitment to making every effort to further strengthen the partnership between the two countries.The parties agreed to continue constructive engagement across the entire spectrum of areas of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1275461?lang=ru

На очередном совещании по стабилизации инфляции под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина детально рассмотрели текущую ценовую ситуацию на разных рынках, прогнозы и дальнейшие меры реагирования.При годовой инфляции на уровне 10,2% в отдельных регионах ее темпы остаются выше среднереспубликанских. На совещании рассмотрели несколько сценариев дальнейшей динамики инфляции с учетом возможного повышения тарифов на регулируемые товары и услуги. Серик Жумангарин поручил Комитету по регулированию естественных монополий пересмотреть параметры корректировки тарифов с учетом их потенциального вклада в инфляцию.Месячная инфляция на продовольственные товары в июле составила 0,4%, замедлившись на 0,2 п.п. по сравнению с июнем. При этом по социально значимым продовольственным товарам зафиксирована дефляция на 0,3%, что позволило снизить их индекс цен с начала года до 1,6%. Как отметила первый вице-министр торговли и интеграции Айжан Бижанова, министерство ставит задачу обеспечить ежемесячное замедление продовольственной инфляции в среднем на 0,2 п.п.Среди платных услуг за семь месяцев (июль 2026 года к декабрю 2025 года) рост зафиксирован в сфере здравоохранения (110,1%) и связи (105,5%).Отдельно рассмотрели ситуацию на рынке сахара. В Казахстане действуют четыре сахарных завода общей суточной мощностью 8,7 тыс. тонн по переработке сахарной свеклы и 2,4 тыс. тонн – тростникового сырца. За январь-июнь 2026 года произведено 77 тыс. тонн сахара, в том числе 9 тыс. тонн свекловичного и 68 тыс. тонн тростникового.С учетом импортозависимости по сахару государством приняты меры по беспошлинному ввозу в этом году до 100 тыс. тонн сахара-сырца. По итогам обсуждения Серик Жумангарин поручил Министерству сельского хозяйства провести отдельное совещание с представителями сахарной отрасли и совместно выработать дополнительные меры по стабилизации цен.На рынке молочной продукции в июле средние цены практически не изменились, тогда как в июне был зафиксирован рост на 0,7%. Вице-премьер поручил МСХ провести совещание с производителями сырого молока и детально изучить факторы, влияющие на себестоимость продукции.Рост цен на хлебобулочную продукцию с начала года складывается ниже прогнозируемого уровня. Этому способствовали, в том числе, меры по предоставлению удешевленной электроэнергии производителям социально значимых продовольственных товаров, включая хлеб. Изменения в правила ценообразования на общественно значимых рынках вступили в силу в конце июля. Теперь Министерство торговли и интеграции совместно с акиматами планирует в ближайшее время заключить с производителями хлеба меморандумы, предусматривающие встречные обязательства.Еще одним блоком совещания стали платные услуги нерегулируемого рынка. Несмотря на замедление темпов роста в июле до 0,7% против 1,1% в июне, ценовое давление в данном сегменте сохраняется. В годовом выражении стоимость платных услуг выросла на 9,2%. Первый вице-министр торговли и интеграции Айжан Бижанова представила анализ динамики цен по восьми направлениям. Наиболее высокие темпы отмечаются в сферах здравоохранения, транспорта, образования, туризма и спорта.Серик Жумангарин поручил профильным государственным органам проанализировать состояние соответствующих рынков, определить основные причины роста стоимости услуг и представить предложения по сдерживанию цен.Отдельное внимание уделено лекарственным препаратам. По итогам рассмотрения Агентство по защите и развитию конкуренции проведет анализ рынка и изучит факторы, влияющие на ценообразование.Отдельные поручения даны регионам с инфляцией выше среднереспубликанского уровня. В течение недели акиматам необходимо провести встречи с основными поставщиками продовольственных товаров и принять меры по стабилизации цен.«Сегодня мы детально разобрали основные факторы, влияющие на инфляцию. По многим из них есть конкретные инструменты реагирования. Сейчас особенно важно не допустить ускорения цен в регионах, где инфляция превышает среднереспубликанский уровень. Значительная часть текущих факторов формируется на уровне отдельных товарных и региональных рынков, поэтому необходима адресная работа по каждому из них. Еженедельно будем анализировать ситуацию и результаты принимаемых мер», — подчеркнул Серик Жумангарин.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1275442?lang=ru

On August 14, 2026, at the Taraz‑Arena sports complex in the city of Taraz, in honor of the professional holiday marking the anniversary of the establishment of state revenue bodies, sports and festive events were held among employees of the state revenue bodies of the Zhambyl Region. Sports competitions were held in mini‑football, chess, and table tennis. The participants demonstrated high activity, team spirit, mutual support, and cohesion.The Spartakiad was not only an opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle among employees but also contributed to strengthening team spirit, fostering friendly relationships between colleagues, and improving the level of interaction within the team.The event was aimed at honoring specialists who have devoted their work to the field of state revenues, as well as at strengthening unity, mutual understanding, and cooperation within the team.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center DGD in Zhambyl regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1275405?lang=ru

The public service is provided by the territorial authorities of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the RK for regions, cities of republican significance (the Departments) within the framework of the Tax Code of the RK and pursuant to Order No. 39 of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 31, 2020, "On Approval of the Register of Public Services."Effective January 1, 2026, the procedure for providing this public service is governed by Order No. 689 of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 11, 2025, "On Certain Issues Concerning the Confirmation of Tax Residency and Apostillisation of Official Documents Issued by State Revenue Authorities," which officially approved the Rules for the provision of public services.The following persons have the right to receive confirmation of residency:individuals who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan;foreigners and stateless persons (permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan; persons with a residence permit);legal entities established in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of KazakhstanAccording to Article 224 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a document confirming residency is issued by the tax authority for the application of international treaties to avoid double taxation and for other purposes outside the Republic of Kazakhstan. Starting in 2026, a certificate is no longer required to apply tax deductions or reduced rates within the Republic of Kazakhstan. The resident status is determined by the tax agent (employee) independently based on Article 222 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.To receive confirmation of residency, the applicant is required to submit:  tax statement confirming residence; an identity document or an electronic document from the digital document service (for identification); for legal entities — documents confirming registration and the place of effective management; for foreigners and stateless persons who are residents - notarized copies of the pages of a foreign passport or an identity card of a stateless person with records of the identification data of the person and information on the dates of stay and departure in the Republic of Kazakhstan.; a document confirming the period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan (visa or other documents) with notes on the dates of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan and departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan. If the original of such a document is provided, notarization is not required.; for foreigners and stateless persons who are investment residents of the Astana International Financial Center - a package of documents provided for in subparagraph 6 of paragraph 8 of annex 1 to the Rules.The term for the public service provision is 2 working days from the date of submission of documents by the recipient. The result of the service provision: Issuance of a Certificate confirming the residence of the RK or a decision on a reasoned refusal to provide public services in the cases and on the grounds specified in paragraph 9 of Annex 1 to the Rules.The service is available in electronic format through the e-government portal and information systems of the State Revenue Committee. (1.Online: through the portal Egov.kz  or Office of the Taxpayer knp.kgd.gov.kz using EDS.  2. Offline: Through the PSC (Public Service Center/NJSC "Government for Citizens State Corporation").Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1275371?lang=ru

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Belgrade, 17 August 2026 – Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Serbia Bolat Imanbaev presented his Letters of Credence to Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia.During the meeting, President Vučić warmly reflected on his recent visit to Astana and conveyed his best wishes to the Head of Kazakhstan. He reiterated his commitment to strengthening cooperation between Serbia and Kazakhstan, emphasizing the importance of implementing agreements reached at the highest levels.Ambassador Imanbaev affirmed Astana’s dedication to maintaining and deepening the partnership of trust between the two nations, highlighting the need for enhanced multifaceted cooperation.The discussions covered several pressing issues on the bilateral agenda, noting that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Serbia. Both sides focused on advancing mutually beneficial cooperation in key sectors, including agriculture, energy, digitalization, construction, culture, science, healthcare, education, and tourism, particularly in light of the established direct flight between the two capitals.In closing, President Vučić welcomed Kazakhstan’s participation in the upcoming EXPO 2027 International Specialized Exhibition in Belgrade and wished Ambassador Imanbaev every success in his duties in Serbia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1275338?lang=ru