Podgorica, September 10-11, 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashev met with Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajic. The meeting focused on the current state and prospects of trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Montenegro.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached at the meeting between the Heads of State of Kazakhstan and Montenegro, as well as to the further expansion of bilateral cooperation in transport and logistics, agriculture, infrastructure, digitalisation and tourism.Prime Minister Spajic reaffirmed Montenegro’s interest in strengthening practical cooperation with Kazakhstan, including expanding trade, attracting investment and technologies from Kazakhstan, establishing stable supplies of food products from Kazakhstan, and involving Kazakhstan’s companies and financial institutions in promising infrastructure and investment projects.An important outcome of the meeting was an agreement to continue high-level dialogue. In this context, Prime Minister Spajic expressed his readiness to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan, the dates of which will be agreed through diplomatic channels.The Ambassador also held a series of meetings at Montenegro’s relevant ministries. During the meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Vladimir Jokovic, the parties discussed opportunities to supply agricultural products from Kazakhstan to Montenegro, establish direct contacts between producers, importers and distributors of the two countries, and sign a bilateral cooperation document with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During talks with Minister of Public Administration Marash Dukaj, the parties considered prospects for cooperation in the digitalization of public administration, GovTech, artificial intelligence and human resources development. Ambassador Batrashev expressed Kazakhstan’s readiness to share its experience in digital transformation, while Minister Dukaj confirmed Montenegro’s readiness to sign a memorandum of cooperation between the relevant agencies of the two countries.At the meeting with Minister of Transport of Montenegro Rados Zecevic, the parties discussed opportunities to develop transport and logistics links by using the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and Montenegro’s port infrastructure. They also considered cooperation between sectoral companies and the identification of potential cargo flows, with Montenegro’s Port of Bar, located on the Adriatic coast, highlighted as having considerable potential.At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, the parties discussed the further development of political dialogue, expansion of the bilateral legal framework, prospects for establishing an Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, strengthening interparliamentary ties and cooperation in international organizations. An agreement was reached to hold the next round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries in 2027.The meetings and talks were also attended by Mr. Gabiden Temirbek, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Montenegro.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-zagreb/press/news/details/1290588?lang=ru

Geneva, 10 September 2026 – Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Geneva, held a meeting with Kazakh compatriots working in the United Nations system and international organizations, as well as with students pursuing their studies in Geneva.In an open exchange of views, the participants discussed current issues related to Kazakhstan’s domestic and foreign policy development, including ongoing political and constitutional reforms, foreign policy priorities, and the country’s engagement in multilateral processes.Particular attention was paid to political modernization and constitutional reform being implemented at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It was noted that these reforms are aimed at improving public administration, strengthening the rule of law, enhancing the accountability of state institutions, and promoting public dialogue.In the context of foreign policy, Kazakhstan’s commitment to the principles of a multi-vector approach, constructive dialogue, the peaceful settlement of disputes, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations was emphasized.The meeting also highlighted Geneva’s role as one of the key centers of multilateral diplomacy. The professional experience and expertise of Kazakhstan nationals working and studying in Switzerland were recognized as an important asset for strengthening international ties and advancing Kazakhstan’s initiatives.The discussion with young professionals and students also focused on opportunities for professional development in the fields of international relations, diplomacy, and the work of international organizations.Following the meeting, the participants expressed interest in further developing systematic engagement between the Permanent Representation and the Kazakhstani professional and student community, including through the exchange of experience, expert contacts, and the implementation of joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1290589?lang=ru

Prague, September 10–11, 2026. Under the Chairpersonship of Switzerland, the concluding meeting of the 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) took place devoted to the topic "Strengthening security and stability in the OSCE region through the use of advanced technologies and science-based diplomacy". The Forum brought together representatives from OSCE participating states, international organizations, the expert community, academia, and the private sector to discuss modern approaches to ensuring economic and environmental security.The Kazakh delegation headed by Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov comprising representatives from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the OSCE and the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic actively participated in the Forum.During plenary sessions and thematic discussions, participants examined issues such as the integration of strategic foresight technologies into public administration, the development of science diplomacy, the improvement of early warning mechanisms, the management of virtual assets, the enhancement of energy resilience, the application of artificial intelligence as well as other innovative solutions to strengthen security and stability across the OSCE area.The delegation of Kazakhstan in a national statement reaffirmed its commitment to OSCE obligations within the economic and environmental dimension, pointing out that advanced technologies serve not only as a tool for risk mitigation, but also as an essential means of fostering trust and resilience in the region. The representative of Kazakhstan informed participants on the country’s strategic course toward digital development, including the designation of 2026 as the "Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence" and highlighted the enshrining of this innovative path in the country's new Constitution, which entered into force on July 1, 2026.Particular attention was paid to water-related issues. Kazakhstan called on OSCE participating States to support President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the UN, emphasizing that water scarcity poses one of the most acute threats to global security.Regarding technological cooperation, the Kazakh delegation highlighted the need to enhance transport connectivity and the importance of modernizing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route to significantly increase its capacity. In this context, interest was expressed in the continued implementation of OSCE projects aimed at creating digital platforms for the ports of Aktau and Kuryk.In addition, Ms.Aliya Salimzhuarova, an independent expert in energy transition, investment and sustainable infrastructure in Central Asia and a member of the OSCE-supported Central Asian Women in Energy Network who was a keynote speaker at a panel session titled "Technology in Action: Strengthening Local Capacities and Opportunities" and at a side event focused on emerging trends in Central Asia’s critical minerals sector. In her remarks, she presented key research findings, including the role of critical minerals in the region's energy, economic and environmental security.The Forum concluded with a call to further strengthen a comprehensive approach to security and to actively leverage cutting-edge technologies and science diplomacy to address future challenges.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1290583?lang=ru

Belgrade, 11 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbayev met with Advisor to the President of Serbia for Foreign Policy Tatjana Jović.During the meeting, the sides discussed the progress in implementing the agreements reached following the official visit of the Head of State to Serbia (18-19 November 2024) and the visit of President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić to Astana (26-27 February 2026).Tatjana Jović stressed that official Belgrade will continue its consistent policy of strengthening friendly ties and fostering rapprochement between the peoples of Serbia and Kazakhstan.The sides noted the common positions of the two countries on the international agenda and their commitment to compliance with the norms of international law, and also discussed the progress of ongoing joint projects and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in such areas as digitalization, AI, energy, agriculture, tourism and construction.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1290560?lang=ru

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Today, a solemn event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Audit Commission for the Kyzylorda Region was held at the "House of Friendship" with the participation of the region's akim, Murat Ergeshbayev. It was attended by state and public figure Omarkhan Oksikbayev, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning, Certification and Methodology of the Supreme Audit Chamber Akbayan Alimbayeva, chairpersons of audit commissions from all regions of the country, veterans, and representatives of the intelligentsia.The head of the region noted the role of the state audit sphere in ensuring efficient and targeted spending of budget funds."President Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly emphasized in his Address that financial discipline and transparency of budget funds are the foundation of public trust, and strictly instructs to ensure efficient and targeted spending of funds. Every tenge must be directed for the benefit of the people and be under constant control.Today, state audit bodies perform not a punitive, but a partnership function, contributing to the efficient planning of budget funds and the early identification of risks. The Audit Commission for the Kyzylorda Region makes a significant contribution to the efficient and targeted use of state resources in the region.On the occasion of this significant anniversary, we express our sincere gratitude to the veterans and specialists who have worked in this field. I wish everyone good health and well-being to their families!" – said the akim of the region.During the event, a number of citizens were awarded the Gratitude of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Certificate of Honor of the Kyzylorda Region, the Letter of Appreciation from the akim of the region, and the badge of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs "Veteran of Civil Service".State and public figure Omarkhan Oksikbayev delivered a speech and congratulated his colleagues. The volume of financial resources covered by state audit in the region will exceed 2 trillion tenge in 2025, having increased 3 times compared to 2012. Along with identifying violations of legislation, the Audit Commission prioritizes their prevention. As a result of methodological and practical work, the financial literacy of budget organizations has increased, and the number of deficiencies has decreased.The 15th anniversary of the Audit Commission is an important milestone in the development of the region's financial control system. During this time, the commission has demonstrated a high standard of professionalism and responsibility, and has carried out large-scale work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1290493?lang=ru

During a working trip to Denisovsky District, Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov reviewed activities in agriculture, housing construction, healthcare, as well as those carried out under the republican environmental program «Taza Kazakhstan».The head of the region met with the district's residents, spoke about socio-economic development, and answered questions from the population.This year, the sown area of grain and leguminous crops in Denisovsky District reached 233 thousand hectares. Harvesting has been completed on 178.1 thousand hectares, or 76.2% of the sown area. The area under oilseed crops increased by 46%. Compared to 2023, the area under fodder crops grew threefold – by 8 thousand hectares, while the area under potatoes and vegetables increased 2.7 times, reaching 436 hectares.In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, digital technologies and artificial intelligence are being introduced into the agro-industrial complex. Eurasia Farm Innovations LLP applies smart farming technologies, operational soil analysis, and differentiated fertilizer application across an area of 11 thousand hectares. To improve working conditions, 7 modern modular houses with a total cost of 150 million tenge have been built.Over the past three years, 70 apartments with a total area of 4.7 thousand square meters have been built and renovated in the district – in five multi-apartment buildings and one two-apartment house. This year, it is planned to purchase another 27 apartments.In the district center, 21 apartments in a new building with a total area of 667.5 square meters will be provided to citizens from socially vulnerable categories who are on the waiting list.A new medical outpatient clinic equipped with modern medical equipment has been opened in the village of Pereleski. Around 2.4 thousand residents will be able to receive medical care without traveling to the district center or cities.As part of the «Taza Kazakhstan» campaign, more than 2.1 thousand saplings and trees have been planted, over 25 thousand tons of garbage have been removed, and 43 parks and public gardens have been landscaped. A total of 800 thousand square meters of territory have been cleaned, 26 dilapidated buildings have been demolished, and 32 unauthorized landfills have been eliminated.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1290499?lang=ru

On September 9, 2026, Deputy Chairman of the Board of KazAID Zhandos Asanov and KazAID Senior Manager Nazgul Sharipova delivered an online guest lecture at I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University titled "Kazakhstan's Role in Cooperation for International Development".The lecture was attended by Galym Teleuov, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Economics at Zhetysu University, Dauren Bekezhanov, Head of the Legal Disciplines Department, as well as 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students of the "International Law" educational program.During the lecture, KazAID representatives briefed the participants on Official Development Assistance (ODA), components of Kazakhstan's ODA system, KazAID's activities, and the opportunities the Agency offers to students.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1290469?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenues in the North Kazakhstan region in order to reduce the number of appeals brings to the attention of taxpayers the following.       According to paragraph 16) of Article 21 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan) - an accompanying consignment note for goods (hereinafter referred to as SNT) is a shipping document for monitoring the movement of goods, including confirming the shipment of goods to a taxpayer.In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 179 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the list of goods that are subject to the obligation to issue SNT, as well as the forms, procedure for registration and their document flow are determined by the authorized body.Namely - by order and. about. Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 31, 2025 No. 657 "On approval of the List of goods that are subject to the obligation to issue SNT, as well as forms, rules for issuing SNT, and their document flow."In accordance with clause 16 of the above order, SNT is submitted by the supplier (when importing the goods - the recipient) in accordance with Article 179 of the Tax Code, within the following periods:import of goods into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan from the territory of the EAEU member states - before crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan;       export of goods from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the territory of the EAEU member states - no later than the beginning of the movement, sale and (or) shipment of goods;       carrying out international road transport from the territory of one EAEU member state to the territory of another EAEU member state through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan - at an automobile checkpoint when crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan.When importing goods into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan from the territory of the EAEU member states or exporting goods from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the territory of the EAEU member states by road or aircraft, an employee of the state revenue body confirms the fact of crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan by marking the corresponding mark in the SNT.         In the absence of a mark in the SNT confirming the fact of crossing the state border at automobile checkpoints in the area of   activity of the Department of State Revenues in the North Kazakhstan region (checkpoints "Karakoga," "Kyzylzhar," "Bidaik" and "Zhana Zhol") we recommend taxpayers to send information for marking in SNT through the messenger "WhatsApp" to the service number of the 8-778-571-88-08 with the obligatory application of a coupon on the passage of the goods border and SNT number, which must be confirmed or contact the work phone of the export control department 8 (7152) 46-21-98.We remind you that for violations in terms of registration of SNT, administrative liability is provided for by Article 283-1 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses." Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1290457?lang=ru

On September 11, 2026, Deputy Chairman of the Board of KazAID Zhandos Asanov held a meeting with Serhan Aktoprak, Head of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kazakhstan.During the conversation, the parties discussed opportunities for cooperation within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the organizations in September 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1290459?lang=ru

According to paragraph 2 of Article 518 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the minimum price level is determined by the authorized body for goods included in the list of certain types of goods in respect of which the minimum price level is applied, in accordance with the procedure for determining the minimum price level.The list of certain types of goods for which the minimum price level is applied, as well as the procedure for determining the minimum price level, shall be approved by the authorized body in agreement with the authorized body in the field of trade regulation. The minimum price level is determined quarterly.The authorized body since January 2026 is the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Committee for the period from April 01 to June 30, 2026 established the minimum prices for goods produced in Kazakhstan.The list includes 28 product names, including:Cottage cheese with a fat content of no more than 40%, other - 1,822 tenge per kg;Other processed cheeses, non-grated or non-powdery with a fat content of not more than 36% by weight with a dry matter content of more than 48% by weight - 2,985 tenge;Eggs of birds, in shell, fresh, domestic chickens (Gallus domesticus) - 41 tenge apiece;Fresh or chilled potatoes, other - 90 tenge per kg;White cabbage, fresh or chilled, - 72 tenge per kg;Carrots fresh or chilled - 106 tenge per kg;Apples, others from August 1 to November 30 - 175 tenge per kg;Hard wheat, other - 83 tenge per kg;Wheat flour from soft wheat and spelt - 175 tenge per kg;Other sunflower seeds, crushed or not crushed - 201 tenge per kg;Other sunflower oils or their fractions in primary packages with a net volume of 10 liters or less - 451 tenge per kg;Sausages, dry or pasty, raw, from meat, meat offal or blood - 2,063 per kg;Other sausages and similar products from meat, meat offal or blood - 1,521 per kg;Pasta, other dried - 248 tenge per kg;Vodka with an alcohol concentration of 45.4 volume % or less, in vessels with a capacity of 2 litres or less - 1,268 per litre.The list of goods not produced in Kazakhstan (imported) includes 8 items, including:Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled - 754 tenge per kg;Bananas, including plantains, fresh - 403 tenge per kg;Oranges are sweet, fresh - 277 tenge per kg;Tangerines fresh and dried (including tangerines and satsuma) - 269 tenge per kg;Persimmon fresh - 208 tenge per kg;Other solvents and diluents complex organic, elsewhere not named or included; ready-made compositions for removing paints or varnishes - 234 tenge per liter.Clause 1 of Article 518 of the Tax Code provides that the amount of taxable imports of goods is determined on the basis of the cost of their acquisition.When declaring the value of imported goods included in the list of certain types of goods for which the minimum price level is applied, below the established minimum price level, the taxpayer is obliged to pay tax, taking into account the difference in these amounts at the rate established by paragraph 1 of Article 503 of this Code, within the period provided for by Article 530 of this Code.      If the tax authority reveals non-compliance by the taxpayer with the requirement established by part six of this clause, the amount of the difference between the minimum price level and the amount of the declared value of imported goods included in the list of certain types of goods in respect of which the minimum price level is applied is credited to the personal account in accordance with the procedure for maintaining a personal account.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1290437?lang=ru

     Kazakhstan has an updated List of certain types of goods imported from the territory of the EAEU member states, for which the minimum price level (MTC) is applied, and the size of the MTC, valid from July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (inclusive). MTC sizes are updated quarterly. The need for quarterly updates is due to the seasonality of prices for some goods and the volatility of import prices. The list of certain types of goods in respect of which the MTC is applied and the Rules for determining the MTC are approved by order of the acting Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 31, 2025 No. 658. The list includes 89 items divided into 2 groups: manufactured in the Republic of Kazakhstan (81 commodity items) and not manufactured in the country (8 items).The official approved list is regulated in detail by the codes of TN VED (Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity).Categories of goods covered by the ICC:Food: Milk, cream, cheeses, cottage cheese, eggs, honey, potatoes, vegetables, apples, flour, sunflower oil, pasta and baby foodAlcohol: ethyl alcohol, cognac and vodka.Non-food products: mineral wool, fertilizers and oils.The purpose of the MTC implementation is:If, when importing from the EAEU by a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the declared value of the goods is lower than the established ICC, value added tax (VAT) will be charged based on the base minimum price level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1290413?lang=ru

Polgárdi, 11 September 2026 – Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary Anel Bakytbekkyzy attended a solemn ceremony marking the reopening of a Soviet military cemetery following its renovation in the town of Polgárdi, located approximately 80 kilometres from Budapest.The ceremony was also attended by heads and staff members of the diplomatic missions of Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as representatives of public organisations. The Hungarian side was represented by Mayor of Polgárdi László Nyikos and representatives of the Institute and Museum of Military History of the Ministry of Defence of Hungary.The participants laid wreaths and flowers at the memorial, paying tribute to the Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War.The ceremony holds particular significance for Kazakhstan. Among those buried at the military cemetery, the names of seven servicemen who were natives of Kazakhstan have been identified: Guards Lieutenant Tursynbek Igimbetov, Guards Lieutenant Nuradin Burashev, Guards Junior Lieutenant Oban Dzhumabekov, Guards Private Adylbeguy Atber, Private Kabi Irgaliyev, Private Ardash Madayan and Corporal Ivan Stankevich.Ambassador-Designate Anel Bakytbekkyzy paid tribute to the fallen Kazakh soldiers and laid a wreath at the mass grave.Background: The Soviet military cemetery in Polgárdi is one of the burial sites of Red Army servicemen who were killed during military operations on the territory of Hungary in 1944–1945. The memorial complex comprises mass and individual graves, as well as a central obelisk with a sculpture of a Soviet soldier standing in front of it.In total, there are more than 800 Soviet military burial sites dating from the Second World War across all 19 counties of Hungary and Budapest. More than 140,000 Red Army soldiers and officers who lost their lives in 1944–1945 are buried at these sites. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1290408?lang=ru

Happy Family Day! The second Sunday of September is a special holiday in Kazakhstan dedicated to family values — Family Day.Family is the first school for everyone and a source of love and care. Respect for our grandmothers and grandfathers, gratitude to our parents, and love and care for our children are all a priceless heritage passed down from generation to generation. Thanks to this heritage, we continue to nurture and unite current and future generations. We wish all families peace, harmony, mutual understanding, and prosperity!Happy Family Day! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1290396?lang=ru

More than $4 million could be mobilized for planned climate projects in Kazakhstan. Prospects for cooperation on the deployment of climate technologies and financing of environmental projects were discussed by Saken Kalkamanov, Chairman of the Management Board of the International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIC), with representatives of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) during the Baku Climate Action Week.During a meeting with UNEP experts, the parties reviewed the results of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, which IGTIC is implementing jointly with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Work is currently underway on the project's final component — the Technology Action Plan.The parties also discussed a methane reduction project financed through the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). Earlier, IGTIC, together with the Climate Change Coordination Center, submitted an application for grant funding for a project aimed at reducing methane emissions in the agricultural sector, particularly in livestock farming.In addition, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation on forest and climate projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The discussions demonstrated a mutual interest in strengthening the partnership and advancing practical climate initiatives.During a meeting with UNIDO expert Tomasz Pawelец, the parties discussed the establishment of a national climate investment platform with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the Readiness III programme. UNIDO expressed its readiness to provide technical assistance to IGTIC in developing the platform's operational framework, including potential cooperation under the next Readiness IV programme cycle.The establishment of the platform will help coordinate climate investments at the national level and create a foundation for transferring expertise and best practices to Central Asian countries through a regional green acceleration hub.The initiative will build on the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), which IGTIC has been implementing jointly with UNIDO over the past three years. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1290400?lang=ru

Youth in Lisakovsk Join the "Taza Kazakhstan" InitiativeAn eco-quest titled "Clean Territory – Our Common Concern!" was held in Lisakovsk as part of the "Taza Kazakhstan" environmental initiative. The event took place in the 11th microdistrict and brought together about 40 young residents of the city.The main goal of the quest was to engage youth in environmental protection issues, foster an ecological culture, and instill a responsible attitude toward the cleanliness and improvement of their hometown.Participants divided into teams and visited themed stations where they answered questions about ecology, completed tasks on proper waste sorting, searched for environmental clues, and demonstrated their knowledge of caring for nature.The practical part of the event was dedicated to cleaning up the area. The youth collectively collected garbage and tidied up the assigned sections. Thus, the participants not only gained new knowledge but also made a tangible contribution to the city's improvement."The 'Taza Kazakhstan' initiative shows that the cleanliness of the environment depends on each of us. That is why it is important for us not just to tell young people about the need to care for nature, but to create opportunities for concrete actions. Today, the participants demonstrated through their involvement that they are ready to take responsibility for the state of the environment and contribute to the development and improvement of their hometown," noted Dilda Khairat, head of the Youth Resource Center of the city of Lisakovsk.During the quest, special attention was also paid to issues of responsible consumption and proper waste management. The game format made environmental topics more accessible and interesting for young people.Following the event, the most active teams and participants were identified. Winners and distinguished participants received cash certificates.Conducting such events as part of "Taza Kazakhstan" contributes not only to improving the condition of the city's territory but also to forming sustainable environmental habits among the younger generation. The main idea of the quest was that caring for the cleanliness of the city begins with the simple daily actions of every person.#TazaKazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1290374?lang=ru

The Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is expanding the practice of remote identification and risk assessment of non-compliance with budget legislation in the activities of state institutions.Along with online monitoring of the budget expenditure side, the analysis of accounting operations has been scaled up this year.Today, monitoring covers 14,000 state institutions.This year, based on the risk management system, more than 598 million accounting operations with a total volume of 22 trillion tenge have been analyzed.Notifications of identified risks totaling approximately 166 billion tenge were promptly sent to budget program administrators, of which 141 billion tenge have already been resolved.The main advantage of this approach is responding directly within the accounting process, before the formation of financial statements.Identified discrepancies can be corrected by state institutions even before the data enters the financial statements and affects the reliability of information on assets, liabilities, and financial results, including when forming consolidated financial statements for the republican budget. "Digital data allows us to see the state of accounting in real time. Instead of subsequently identifying an already committed violation, it has become possible to respond in a timely manner at the stage when actions or inactions of institutions arise, which could lead to financial violations, waste of budget funds, and economic damage to the state" – noted the Chairman of the Committee, YERZHAN MYNZHASAROV.The development of digital monitoring is one of the practical directions for implementing the Concept for the Development of Internal State Audit of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030, adopted this year.Among the key benchmarks of the Concept are the further development of a risk-oriented approach, data analytics, and preventive control.The next stage is the integration of the Committee's digital tools into a unified analytical environment.For this purpose, an integrated analytical information system for state audit, SMART AUDIT QAZAQSTAN (SAQ), is being implemented.The system is being implemented in stages from 2026 to 2028 and provides for the introduction of big data analytics using artificial intelligence technologies. The first stage of the project is planned to be completed in early 2027.Already today, the Committee's digital tools are being expanded for the early detection of potential risks and their prevention. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvga/press/news/details/1290306?lang=ru

An apartment, private house, country house or garage is not only property, but also comes with certain tax obligations. In 2026, it is particularly important for property owners to know how and when property tax is paid.Since January 1, 2026, a new Tax Code has been in effect in Kazakhstan, establishing the procedure for taxation of individuals’ property. The relevant provisions are set out in Chapter 67 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Who is required to pay property tax?Property tax is paid by individuals who own real estate that is subject to taxation. This includes, in particular, residential houses, apartments, country houses, garages and other real estate specified by tax legislation.Owning real estate does not mean that the owner has to calculate the tax amount independently. First and foremost, it is important to check the tax assessment in a timely manner and make the payment by the established deadline.Individuals must pay property tax no later than October 1 of the year following the reporting tax period. Thus, in 2026, property tax is paid for the relevant previous tax period. Therefore, it is advisable not to postpone checking your tax assessment until the last days. The earlier an owner verifies whether the tax has been assessed and whether the amount is correct, the easier it will be to resolve any potential issues in a timely manner.Where can you check the tax amount?Today, there is no need to visit a tax authority to obtain this information. Individuals can receive information about upcoming tax payments electronically. The State Revenue Committee provides relevant online services, including information on tax amounts due for payment by October 1. Tax obligations can also be checked through mobile services and banking applications, where taxpayers can view and pay their taxes.What if the property information has changed?Particular attention should be paid to situations where the owner has sold real estate, acquired a new property, changed information regarding ownership rights, or discovered inaccuracies in the data. In such cases, it is important not to ignore discrepancies, but to contact the relevant authorities in a timely manner to clarify the information. Up-to-date information about the real estate is important for correctly determining tax obligations.Property tax may seem like a small annual obligation that is easy to remember at the last minute. However, timely payment of taxes is part of every property owner’s financial responsibility.It is important to remember that a tax obligation does not end with the purchase of real estate. It continues throughout the entire period of ownership of the property. Therefore, the simple algorithm for a property owner in 2026 is:check the tax assessment → clarify the information if necessary → pay the tax on time.Modern electronic services allow individuals to independently monitor their tax obligations and pay taxes in a convenient way. Knowing your tax obligations is not only a legal requirement, but also an element of financial literacy. Timely payment of taxes is a simple step that helps avoid tax arrears and additional obligations. Property owners only need to regularly check their tax obligations and fulfill them on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-atyrau/press/news/details/1290295?lang=ru

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The Tourism and Investment Department of East Kazakhstan Region announces the competition dedicated to World Tourism Day.The competition aims to identify and recognize the best representatives of the tourism industry who contribute to the quality development and promotion of the tourism potential of East Kazakhstan Region.6 nominations:• Best Guest House of East Kazakhstan Region 2026• Best Recreation Facility of East Kazakhstan Region 2026• Best Wellness Facility of East Kazakhstan Region 2026• Best Tour Operator of East Kazakhstan Region 2026• Best Tourism Blogger of East Kazakhstan Region 2026• For Active Coverage of Tourism Development IssuesApplications are accepted until September 21, 2026.The Competition Regulations are available at the following link: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/documents/details/1065647?lang=en Applications are accepted via Google Forms for the respective nominations at the following link: https://forms.gle/7dMD2M4XGSxVpywd9Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tourism-vko/press/news/details/1290169?lang=ru