Following the publication of the interview of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Turkistan newspaper, representatives of the tourism industry of East Kazakhstan Region reviewed the key messages of the interview and shared their professional assessments regarding regional development and the tourism sector.Experts noted that the interview places particular emphasis on sustainable socio-economic development, investment growth, and improving the quality of life, all of which are directly linked to the development of tourism in the regions.According to representatives of the tour operator community, accommodation facilities, tourist bases, the hotel business, and sectoral organizations, the priorities outlined in the interview confirm the need for:a systematic approach to the development of regional tourism;accelerated development of engineering and transport infrastructure;active attraction of investments into the tourism sector;support for local entrepreneurial initiatives;comprehensive promotion of regional tourism potential.It was also emphasized that East Kazakhstan Region possesses significant natural and tourism potential and, with the consistent implementation of the outlined approaches, can be considered one of the country’s most promising tourism regions.The opinions and assessments of industry representatives have been reflected in the information space, including social networks and media platforms, where professional discussions on the future development of tourism continue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1139136?lang=kk

On January 9, 2026, a round table was held to discuss current and pressing issues related to the development of the tourism sector.During the event, participants reviewed key aspects affecting the quality and sustainable development of tourism, including ensuring tourist safety, the condition of engineering and utility infrastructure at tourist facilities, transport accessibility, and interagency cooperation.Within the framework of the discussion, existing problem areas hindering the development of the tourism sector were highlighted, and possible solutions were proposed, including organizational, infrastructural, and regulatory measures.As a result of the round table, it was decided to systematize all identified problem issues and submit them to the central government bodies for further consideration and decision-making.Holding such events contributes to the development of coordinated approaches aimed at creating safe and comfortable conditions for tourists, as well as ensuring the sustainable development of the region’s tourism industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1139138?lang=kk

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On January 9, 2026, at the premises of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Department of State Revenue, an Open House Day was held for the public as part of the national campaign “People’s Accountant.”During the event, representatives of the East Kazakhstan Regional Department of State Revenue and the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Department of State Revenue, together with professional accountant Svetlana Osikova from the PO “Accounting” (ПОБ «Учёт»), provided advisory support to taxpayers.During the meeting, specialists from the state revenue authorities explained provisions of the new Tax Code, procedures for submitting tax reports, transitional rules for special tax regimes, issues related to VAT registration and deregistration, as well as features of working with information systems. Participants received detailed answers to the most relevant and frequently asked questions.Special attention was given to inquiries from taxpayers operating in the taxi industry. The greatest interest was shown in questions regarding the transition to the self-employed regime, including registration procedures, taxation, and fulfillment of tax obligations.At the end of the event, participants expressed their gratitude to the staff of the state revenue authorities.The “People’s Accountant” campaign contributes to the development of a service-oriented approach in the work of the state revenue authorities, increases public tax literacy, and helps prevent violations of tax legislation.The campaign is ongoing and will continue until June 30, 2026. Consultations for taxpayers will be held regularly according to the approved schedule: in January–February — on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and starting from March — twice a week. Consultations are held at: Ust-Kamenogorsk, N. Nazarbayev Ave., 86, 3rd floor, Ust-Kamenogorsk City Department of State Revenue. For taxpayers from other cities and districts of the region, there is an option to receive consultations via video call at the phone number: 8 771 123 80 84.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1139071?lang=kk

An extraordinary session of the Kostanay City Maslikhat of the eighth convocation was held under the chairmanship of Arman Ismailov, who temporarily exercises the powers of chairman of the Maslikhat. During the session, topical issues of the socio-economic development of the city were considered, as well as relevant decisions were made on the agenda items. The participants discussed the priority areas of further work and outlined the tasks for the coming period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139072?lang=kk

Today, on January 9, the Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region held a seminar with healthcare institutions Today, on January 9, the Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region held an explanatory seminar with representatives of healthcare organizations on the new Tax Code, with a separate focus on changes in value added tax (VAT). During the meeting, key innovations that are important for medical institutions to take into account right now were discussed in detail.The main changes in VAT for medical institutions from 2026:  The threshold for mandatory VAT registration is being lowered From January 1, 2026, the VAT threshold is 10,000 MCI, which requires more precise turnover control.  Turnover control has been strengthened when planning transactions that exceed the threshold, and an application for VAT must be submitted before the turnover is completed.  The deadline for submitting an application has been changed. If the threshold is exceeded, the application is submitted within 5 working days, and failure to comply with the deadline entails administrative liability.  VAT exemption requires careful assessment. Certain types of medical services are exempt from VAT, however, the application of the exemption depends on the nature of the activity and the tax regime.  During the seminar, practical situations, typical mistakes were considered and recommendations were made to reduce tax risks. Such meetings are aimed at explaining the changes and forming a correct understanding of taxpayers' tax obligations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1138993?lang=kk

Press releaseOn the reasons for the refusals to switch to the SNR on the basis of a simplified declaration in connection with the changes in the OKEDDuring the transition to the simplified declaration regime, due to the introduction of the new Tax Code, cases of refusals to accept notifications of taxpayers' transition to this regime have become more frequent. Refusals are generated by the information system of the State Revenue Committee due to non-compliance of the declared type of economic activity (OKED) with the requirements of the General Classifier of Economic Activities.The reason for the refusal is the use by taxpayers of OKED codes that have been changed or excluded from the classifier. In particular, orders of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 16, 2023 No. 393-NK and November 28, 2023 No. 468-NK approved amendments No. 2 and No. 3 to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan 03-2019 "General Classifier of Economic Activities", which entered into force on April 1, 2024. of the year.So, the OKED 86900 code was abolished and replaced with codes 86901 and 86909, code 62022 was excluded from the classifier, etc.In this regard, taxpayers must bring registration data in accordance with the current version of the OKED classifier by submitting the following documents before submitting a notification of the transition to the regime:• individual entrepreneurs — notifications about the start of activities as sole proprietors (change of registration data);• to legal entities — applications for changes to information through registration authorities or through the Correspondent's Office of the E-Statistics system.After updating the type of economic activity and subject to all the conditions for applying the Tax code on the basis of a simplified declaration, the taxpayer has the right to re-submit a notification on the applicable tax regime.We remind you that in order to apply the simplified declaration regime, a notification of the transition to this regime must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026. In case of failure to provide such notification, the taxpayer will be recognized as applying the generally established taxation procedure from January 1, 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1138998?lang=kk

Liability for false declaration of goods In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 551 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 05, 2014 "On Administrative Offenses" non-declaration or false customs declaration of goods transported or displaced across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union, that is, failure to appear in the prescribed form or application by the declarant, customs representative authorized by the economic operator in the customs declarations and other documents required for customs purposes, false information about goods, the chosen customs procedure, the customs value or the country of origin of the goods, or a statement of other false information giving grounds for exemption from customs duties, taxes or underestimation of the amount of customs duties, taxes, special, anti-dumping, countervailing duties, or entailing non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of the obligation to pay them, except in cases provided for in other articles of this Article. chapters, if this action does not contain signs of a criminally punishable act, entails a fine in the amount of twenty-five percent of the amount of unpaid customs duties, taxes, special, anti-dumping, countervailing duties. Acts committed repeatedly within a year after the imposition of an administrative penalty entail a fine in the amount of fifty percent of the amount of unpaid customs duties, taxes, special, anti–dumping, countervailing duties. Non–declaration or unreliable declaration by individuals of funds and monetary instruments transported across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union and subject to written declaration - entails a fine in the amount of twenty-five percent of the undeclared or unreliably declared amount of cash and (or) the value of monetary instruments with confiscation of undeclared or unreliably declared funds and monetary instruments. An unreliable statement of information about goods transported or displaced across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union in an application for the release of goods before submitting a declaration for goods or in an application for operations involving temporarily exported international transportation vehicles that are goods placed under the customs procedure of temporary import (admission), that is, failure to appear in the prescribed form or a statement by a person in the specified documents of false information about the goods, the chosen customs procedure, customs value or statement of other false information entailing underestimation of the amount of customs duties, taxes, special, anti–dumping, countervailing duties – entails a fine for individuals in the amount of thirty, for small businesses or non–profit organizations – in the amount of fifty, for medium-sized businesses - in the amount of eighty, for large businesses - in the amount of in the amount of one hundred and fifty monthly calculation indices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1138983?lang=kk

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Christmas Day celebration on 7.01.2025 in the chapel of the village of Parygino "Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary" presented Christmas gifts to children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altay-parygin/press/news/details/1138873?lang=kk

Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Akim of the district Berik Sarmenbayev, where issues of digitalization and development of artificial intelligence were considered. During the meeting, the Akim of the district dwelled on the work carried out in the direction of digitalization in the district. Today, the entire settlement in the district is provided with internet and mobile internet. According to the format of digital offices in 2025, the district branch of the state corporation "government for citizens" was transferred to the format of digital public service offices. 1359 types of public services are provided through the front office in accordance with modern requirements. In 2025, the Department of employment and social programs of the district, on the basis of the applications of residents of the district through the programs "e-SOBEs", "social assistance", provided about 3000 services, is in the queue for the privatization of housing provided from the state housing fund.26 citizens were served through the internet portal" KZ". At the Mazhilis, the Akim of the district instructed all departments and institutions to improve digital systems to improve the quality of services and ensure transparency.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1138878?lang=kk

      Citizen Service Centers (CSCs) continue to implement modern digital solutions aimed at improving the accessibility and convenience of government services. One such solution is a parcel terminal for issuing ready-made documents, allowing residents to pick them up at any convenient time.The service's popularity is growing annually. In 2024, residents of Semey received 85 documents through the terminal, and in 2025, this figure increased more than 11-fold to 946 documents, clearly demonstrating the demand and effectiveness of this digital solution.There is currently one CSC terminal in the Abay region, located in Semey at Block 408, Building 21. The terminal operates 24/7, allowing residents to pick up documents without being tied to CSC opening hours.To receive documents through the terminal, please notify the specialist of your choice of this method of collection when submitting your application at the front office. After submitting documents to the parcel terminal, the applicant receives an SMS notification with the application number, six-digit access code, storage period, and device address.To collect documents, simply enter the received code on the parcel terminal screen and undergo biometric identification. Once identity is confirmed, a personal locker with the completed document is automatically opened.The parcel terminal offers access to 19 popular government services, including the issuance of duplicate civil status certificates and archival certificates, duplicate real estate title deeds, educational certificates of all levels, as well as the apostille of official documents and the registration of pledges of movable property not subject to mandatory state registration.The growing number of users confirms that parcel terminals are becoming a convenient and popular tool for receiving government services for residents of Semey.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1138966?lang=kk

Вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Омарбеков провёл приём граждан в общественной приёмной Центрального аппарата партии «Amanat». В ходе встречи были обсуждены актуальные вопросы социально-экономического развития сельских территорий и малых городов.Заявители обратились с инициативами, касающимися участия в проекте «С дипломом в село!», финансирования проектов в рамках программы «Ауыл - Ел бесігі», а также возможности включения моногородов и прилегающих к ним населённых пунктов в проект «Ауыл аманаты».Бауыржан Омарбеков напомнил, что проект «Ауыл аманаты» реализуется с 2023 года по поручению Главы государства и направлен на повышение доходов сельского населения. Основным инструментом поддержки являются бюджетные микрокредиты, способствующие развитию агробизнеса, предпринимательства и сельскохозяйственной кооперации, включая личные подсобные, крестьянские и фермерские хозяйства, а также перерабатывающие предприятия.В ходе обсуждения Бауыржан Омарбеков отметил, что проект «Ауыл аманаты» уже показывает устойчивые результаты. Так, в 2023–2024 годах в рамках проекта выдано более 17 тысяч микрокредитов на сумму 116 млрд тенге, что позволило создать свыше 19,7 тыс. новых рабочих мест на селе. В 31 малом городе профинансировано 565 проектов на сумму 3,7 млрд тенге. По состоянию на 1 декабря 2025 года одобрено около 1 тыс. проектов на сумму 10,2 млрд тенге, из которых 667 уже профинансированы на 6,8 млрд тенге.При этом было отмечено, что расширение проекта на моногорода требует дополнительного бюджетного финансирования и увеличивает нагрузку на республиканский бюджет. В этой связи целесообразно рассматривать поддержку малого бизнеса и предоставление льготных микрокредитов в моногородах в рамках других отраслевых программ, включая «Іскер аймақ». Вместе с тем вице-министр сообщил, что вопрос возможного участия моногородов в проекте «Ауыл аманаты» будет дополнительно проработан.Также в ходе приёма был поднят вопрос о возможности распространения программы «С дипломом в село!» на малые города. Бауыржан Омарбеков пояснил, что расширение программы может привести к оттоку специалистов из сельской местности. В связи с этим на текущий момент она реализуется исключительно в сельских населённых пунктах.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1138969?lang=kk

Ainur Yelikbayeva, head of the Department of State Revenues in Akmola Region, spoke on the air of the program "Ashyk yn aytayy қ" of the television and radio company "Kiksha" on the topic "New Tax Code: the main task is to ensure economic growth"You can see the full version of the program here https://kokshetv.kz/ru/videos/22627Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1138832?lang=kk

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Депутаты Мажилиса Парламента Республики Казахстан с 5 января текущего года проводят встречи с населением регионов, представителями аграрного сектора, предпринимателями, работниками социальной сферы, а также с представителями местных исполнительных и уполномоченных органов.В рамках данной работы 8 января 2026 года состоялась встреча с членом Комитета по вопросам экологии и природопользования Мажилиса Парламента Республики Казахстан Сейтжаном Кенжегулом Социалулы. В ходе встречи заместитель руководителя Управления М.А. Уристенов выступил с докладом на тему «О проделанной работе за 2025 год» и ответил на поступившие вопросы.В ходе встречи были обсуждены вопросы стабилизации экологической ситуации в регионе. По итогам встречи Сейтжан Кенжегул Социалулы отметил, что поднятые вопросы будут взяты им на личный контроль.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl-tabigat/press/news/details/1138683?lang=kk

During periods of severe frost, the following rules should be followed:In severe frost, try not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol creates the illusion of warmth and leads to hypothermia. It also makes it difficult to notice the signs of frostbite.Avoid long trips. Take shelter from the wind.Do not allow the frostbitten area to freeze again - this will cause much more significant damage to the skin.In addition to other measures, knowledge of the first symptoms that signal the onset of frostbite plays a role in preventing frostbite: chills, tingling, numbness to the point of loss of sensitivity, paleness, cold skin, and limited movement of the limbs.January 19th, the day Orthodox Christians celebrate the Epiphany, is approaching. One of the holiday's traditions is washing in an ice hole filled with icy water. However, it's important to remember that immersing yourself in an ice hole just once a year is extremely stressful for the human body. Therefore, before deciding to plunge into cold water, it's advisable to consult a doctor to determine whether this procedure is safe for you.Bathing rules for Epiphany:- Bathing should be done in specially designated areas near the shore, preferably near lifeguard stations, under the supervision of lifeguards.- Such areas are specially designated on rivers and lakes in cities and districts in the lead-up to the Epiphany holiday for mass bathing. Before bathing in the ice hole, it's necessary to warm up with some stretches.- Wear comfortable, non-slip, and easy-to-remove shoes to the swimming area; wool socks are also acceptable. Special rubber slippers, which also protect your feet, may be worn.- It's best to submerge yourself up to your neck, without getting your head wet, to avoid reflexive cerebral vasoconstriction. Never dive headfirst into the ice hole. Jumping into the water or submerging yourself completely is not recommended, as this increases temperature loss and can lead to cold shock.- When entering the water for the first time, try to quickly reach your desired depth, but do not swim. Remember that cold water can cause a completely normal and safe increase in breathing rate. Once your body has adapted to the cold...- Do not stay in icy water for more than 1 minute to avoid general hypothermia.- After swimming (dipping), rub yourself dry with a terry towel and put on dry clothes.- To strengthen your immune system and prevent hypothermia, drink hot tea, preferably made from berries, fruits, and vegetables, from a prepared thermos.Mendykarinsky District Emergency Situations Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1138600?lang=kk

In 2025, the region achieved growth in terms of macroeconomic indicators. In particular, industrial production increased by 4.7%, agriculture – by 15.5%, transport – by 33.8%, construction – by 25.9%, housing commissioning – by 7.6%, trade – by 11.0%.Over the past three years, investments in fixed assets have increased 1.6 times and in 2025 amounted to 781.0 billion tenge.Foreign direct investment over the past three years has amounted to about 1.5 billion US dollars, including about 667 million US dollars in 2025 (in 2023 – 397.8 million, in 2024 – 402.2 million).More than 24.1 thousand new jobs were created.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1138644?lang=kk

On January 08, 2026, Open Days for taxpayers were held in all territorial departments of state revenue in the Karaganda region, the purpose of which was to inform and clarify current changes in tax legislation.As part of the events, taxpayers are provided with detailed advice on innovations in the Tax Code, which will be introduced on January 1, 2026.During the meetings, the participants had the opportunity to get acquainted with the upcoming changes in tax legislation, understand how these innovations will affect their business or personal obligations, as well as ask their questions and get an answer. These events emphasize the transparency of the work and the desire to create a dialogue platform for open communication with taxpayers, contributing to an increase in financial literacy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1138564?lang=kk