Brasilia, August 19, 2026 — a meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil between Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov and José Fernando Aparecido de Oliveira, President of the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation.The meeting focused on prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in urban planning, contemporary architecture and design, as well as the training of professionals in the architectural and construction sectors.The President of the Foundation noted that, as early as 2008, Oscar Niemeyer had developed a design for a Cultural Center in Astana. He also emphasized the relevance of the renowned architect’s ideas and expressed the Brazilian side’s readiness to contribute to the realization of Niemeyer’s vision.Ambassador Bolat Nussupov briefed his interlocutor on the modern architectural development of Astana, as well as on the large-scale political and institutional reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to resume dialogue between the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation and potential Kazakh partners on projects of mutual interest. Background: The Oscar Niemeyer Foundation (Fundação Oscar Niemeyer) is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to preserve, protect and promote the architectural and cultural heritage of the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. The Foundation is engaged in preserving his legacy, managing copyright, and organizing exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes dedicated to contemporary architecture and urban planning. Its headquarters and cultural complex are located in the city of Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro.      Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1276984?lang=ru

19 August 2026, Astana – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with his Dutch colleague Tom Berendsen.The parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Dutch cooperation, putting emphasis on the further development of trade, economic and investment ties between the two countries.The Foreign Ministers noted the high level of economic partnership and considerable potential for its further expansion. In this context, they discussed opportunities for implementing joint projects and deepening collaboration in priority sectors of mutual interest.Particular attention was paid to the safety of international shipping and the stability of Kazakh energy supplies to European markets. The importance of ensuring reliability of international transport and energy routes was stressed.Following the conversation, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kazakh-Dutch relations and maintaining regular contacts at various levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1276968?lang=ru

A Landmark Document for Peace, Sustainable Development and Intercultural DialogueAdopted at the conclusion of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held in Astana on 17-18 September 2025, the Astana Peace Declaration 2025 outlines key areas of international cooperation in promoting peace, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.The Congress brought together more than 100 delegations from approximately 60 countries, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s role as a global platform for dialogue among religions and civilisations.Opening the Congress, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the world was experiencing an unprecedented period of geopolitical tension, escalating conflicts and deepening ideological divisions. Against the backdrop of hybrid warfare, growing confrontation and the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction, spiritual leaders have an increasingly important role to play as moral guides for the international community.President Tokayev emphasised that the Congress provides a unique platform for building consensus through open dialogue. Its final declarations are circulated as official documents of the United Nations General Assembly, further enhancing the international visibility of the forum’s work.Particular attention was devoted to the protection of religious sites and cultural heritage. The Head of State stressed that safeguarding sacred places means protecting the very foundations of human civilisation.President Tokayev also put forward several strategic initiatives, including the promotion of a Movement for Peace under the auspices of the Congress and the expansion of cooperation with the United Nations and regional organisations.Key Priorities of the DeclarationThe Astana Peace Declaration 2025 reaffirmed the strategic role of interreligious dialogue in preventing conflict and strengthening mutual trust.Its key priorities include closer cooperation with the United Nations, the protection of religious sites and cultural heritage, the use of education to counter radicalisation, greater participation of young people and women in intercultural dialogue, and the prevention of attempts to misuse religion to justify violence and extremism.The Declaration states unequivocally that terrorism cannot and must not be associated with any religion, culture or civilisation.A New Global AgendaParticular attention was given to digital transformation. Amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence, religious leaders supported the elaboration of universal ethical principles governing its use. President Tokayev’s proposal to establish an Interreligious Commission on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence marked an important step towards developing a human-centred approach to technological progress.Environmental issues also featured prominently. Participants proposed preparing an international document on the role of spiritual leaders in addressing climate change, reflecting the understanding that environmental responsibility is also a moral imperative.Interreligious DiplomacyOver more than two decades, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has developed into an established international platform for spiritual diplomacy. The Astana Peace Declaration 2025 demonstrates that interreligious initiatives can serve not only as symbols of mutual understanding but also as practical instruments for strengthening international trust.The IX Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is scheduled to be held in Astana in 2028.Towards a Global Culture of PeaceThe Astana Peace Declaration 2025 affirms that religion in the twenty-first century can serve not as a source of division but as a force for unity. The combination of spiritual values, international diplomacy and technological responsibility offers a new model of global cooperation based on mutual respect, trust and shared responsibility for the future of humanity.Through the Congress and its initiatives, Kazakhstan continues to contribute to international efforts aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence, intercultural dialogue and a more secure and sustainable world.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-zagreb/press/news/details/1276962?lang=ru

Riga, 19 August 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Latvia D. Karipov met with Latvia’s Minister of Health H. Abu Meri.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Latvia in the field of healthcare, as well as prospects for its further expansion.Particular attention was paid to developing direct partnerships between healthcare institutions and higher education institutions, facilitating the exchange of experience among medical professionals, strengthening human resource capacity, and exploring other promising areas of mutually beneficial cooperation in healthcare.In this context, the Kazakh diplomat emphasized the importance of concluding an intergovernmental agreement between the health ministries of the two countries in order to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. He presented the Latvian side with a draft of the relevant bilateral agreement prepared by the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For his part, H. Abu Meri expressed interest in further developing cooperation with Kazakhstan in the field of healthcare. Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to give practical substance to Kazakhstan–Latvia cooperation in this area and to further strengthen direct contacts between the relevant authorities of the two countries.The parties also agreed to hold an online meeting between the responsible representatives of the health ministries of Kazakhstan and Latvia to discuss the draft agreement in detail and identify practical areas for further cooperationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1276955?lang=ru

Astana, August 19, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with Executive Coordinator of the UN Volunteers (UNV) Toyli Kurbanov, who arrived to participate in the First CIS Volunteer Forum.The parties discussed key areas of cooperation within the framework of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, proclaimed at Kazakhstan’s initiative. Kourbanov highly commended Kazakhstan’s leadership in promoting the volunteer movement globally, noting the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the relevant resolution initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as a landmark contribution to advancing the international volunteer agenda.The Kazakh side also presented the country’s achievements in environmental volunteering, including initiatives and projects aimed at preserving the Caspian Sea and restoring the Aral Sea region, as well as the nationwide “Taza Kazakhstan” campaign, which has become an example of mobilizing civil society.The parties also discussed strengthening the engagement of Kazakh volunteers in the activities of UN agencies, including through the UNV Full Funding Programme, and agreed to enhance Kazakhstan’s participation in promoting volunteer initiatives through the UNV Special Fund.The parties discussed further development of the volunteer agenda beyond 2026 at the national, regional and international levels and reaffirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation. Toyli Kourbanov expressed UNV’s interest in further promoting Kazakhstan’s experience in the field of volunteering internationally. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1276983?lang=ru

A solemn awarding ceremony dedicated to Sports Day was held in the Samar district. About 40 athletes, young people, residents of the region and veterans of sports, were awarded letters of thanks and diplomas on behalf of the leadership of the region and the district, as well as the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of East Kazakhstan region.Akim of Samar district Serik Zhenisov congratulated all participants of the event. In his speech, he noted that in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev, special attention is being paid to the development of mass and professional sports in the country, as well as the creation of conditions for sports for the younger generation."Sport is not only the key to the health of the nation, but also an important direction that instills discipline, perseverance and the desire to win in young people," the mayor emphasized.According to Serik Zhenisov, with the support of the regional leadership, a lot of work is being done in the district to develop sports infrastructure and create conditions for physical education and sports."Now you can see for yourself that over the past year several sports facilities and new playgrounds have been opened in our district. Our main task is to increase their number and create the necessary conditions for sports. And we will continue to work on this," said the akim of the district.According to the Samar District Sports Department, about 300 people regularly practice various sports today. More than 15 sports areas are developing in the district, including volleyball, football, Kazakh kuresi, kokpar, audarispak, asyk ata, togyzkumalak, basketball, table tennis, chess, checkers, arm wrestling, kettlebell lifting, workout and others.Equestrian sports occupy a separate place. About 15 people participate in the baiga, and athletes have about 35 horses at their disposal. About 20 veterans of sports in the district continue to actively participate in sports life and pass on their experience to the younger generation.The sports infrastructure in the district has been significantly updated over the past year. In the village of Samarskoye, a sports school building has been restored after a fire and put into operation. There is also a swimming pool in the village of Samarskoye.The construction of a sports complex based on the Ybyrai mektebi school has been completed in the village of Kulynjon, and a modern sports hall equipped with the necessary equipment and simulators has been opened in the village of Zhumba. Gyms are also available in Kulynjon and Akkala. Workout grounds and mini-football fields are equipped in the settlements of the district.Hockey is actively developing among schoolchildren in winter. The consistent renovation of the sports infrastructure and the support of various sports areas create additional opportunities for physical education, the involvement of district residents in sports and the training of new athletes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1276952?lang=ru

Two Astana hotels have received prestigious recognition at the International Travel Awards 2026 - one of the prestigious international awards in the global tourism and hospitality industry.Wyndham Garden Astana was named Best Business and Conference Hotel in Kazakhstan, while Ramada by Wyndham Astana received the title of Best Historic Hotel 2026.The International Travel Awards recognize excellence in tourism and hospitality across more than 100 countries, making these awards an important international recognition of quality, service, and competitiveness.These achievements highlight the growing international profile of Astana’s hospitality industry — from modern business and conference facilities to the preservation of the capital’s historic heritage.Congratulations to both hotels on this international recognition!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1276905?lang=ru

ANNOUNCEMENT! Live stream on "Corporate Income Tax and Its Rates"On August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, a live stream titled "Corporate Income Tax and Its Rates" will be held on our Instagram page, mkd_aqmol.Speaker: Nuraly Mukatay, Chief Specialist, Desk Monitoring DepartmentModerator: Nurlan Iskakov, Chief Specialist, Public Awareness and Contact Center DepartmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1276833?lang=ru

Bauyrzhan Aidarbekovich, a young athlete of the buckthorn rural district, took the 2nd place at the summer championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cross-country skiing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-shyrganak/press/news/details/1276827?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers,On August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., a live broadcast on the topic "Implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Restoration of solvency and Bankruptcy of Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan" will be held on the Department's Instagram page @pavlodar_mkd.Speaker: Acting Head of the Department for Work with insolvent Debtors, Yersin Seifullaevich Kharifollin.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1276779?lang=ru

Residents of East Kazakhstan decided to take care of their health, save time, and entrust meal preparation to professionals. They signed contracts with an individual entrepreneur for the delivery of healthy meal plans and, as conscientious clients should, paid for the services in full upfront. But at some point, the deliveries simply stopped.The promised meal plans stopped arriving, and no one was in a hurry to return the money people had already paid for the services. For some, the amount might have seemed insignificant, but when there are many such people, it is no longer a matter of individual domestic disputes, but a mass violation of consumer rights.Residents of the region began seeking help from the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the East Kazakhstan Region. As a result, this story involved not just one dissatisfied client, but 21 consumers who found themselves in the same situation.The Department stepped in to protect their interests. First, they tried to resolve the issue without going to court. The consumers contacted the entrepreneur directly, and the Department itself sent him a pre-trial claim. However, neither these appeals nor the demands for a refund yielded any results. Then the case went to court.The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Protection of Consumer Rights" directly provides for the right of citizens to demand proper quality of services, and if the service is provided improperly or the obligations are not fulfilled by the contractor, to terminate the contract and get their money back. In addition, the legislation gives the authorized body the right to go to court in defense of an indefinite circle of consumers if the same violation affects the rights of more than ten people. In this case, there were 21 such people.The Department filed a class action lawsuit with the Interdistrict Court for Civil Cases of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, demanding to protect the rights of the affected clients and return their money for the unrendered services. On July 16, 2026, the court put an end to this story by satisfying the Department's claims.Now the entrepreneur is obliged to pay the 21 consumers not only the money for the services that were never provided, but also a penalty for violating the deadlines for fulfilling the requirements. The main material damage amounted to 3,055,138 tenge, and another 611,028 tenge was recovered as a penalty.In total, the amount that the entrepreneur must return to the affected clients amounted to 3,666,166 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1276780?lang=ru

With the entry into force of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (No. 214-VIII), the rules for paying individual income tax (IIT) on the sale of property have changed. At the same time, the legislation provides for a soft transition period.What is a value gain? If the property is sold for more than the purchase price, the resulting difference is considered income (value gain). 10% of the individual income tax (IIT) is paid from this net profit. The obligation to pay tax depends on the type of property and the duration of its ownership.1. Sale of real estate The main change in 2026 is to increase the minimum period of home ownership for tax exemption from 1 year to 2 years.There is a transition period in 2026-2027.:- Purchased before January 1, 2026: the previous rules apply – when selling after 1 year of ownership, the tax is equal to 0 tenge.- Purchased after January 1, 2026: tax exemption applies only to sales after 2 years from the date of registration of ownership.Starting in 2028, the 2-year rule will be the same for all residential properties.New buildings (equity participation agreement (DDU): In case of assignment of the rights of claim under the DDA, no tax is paid if 3 years have passed since the date of conclusion of the DDA or 2 years since the registration of ownership rights.2. Cases when the tax is always paidThe tax on any incremental cost is paid regardless of the period of ownership upon sale.:- Commercial real estate in Kazakhstan (offices, shops, warehouses, etc.);- Any housing and real estate abroad;- Digital assets (cryptocurrencies).3. Cars, securities and digital assets- Cars are registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan: there is no tax if they are owned for 1 year or more. If the sale is earlier than 1 year and is more expensive than the purchase price, the tax is paid only on the difference.- Foreign-registered cars: value added tax is always paid, regardless of the period of ownership.- Securities: there are special rules that allow you to take into account both income and losses from investment activities.4. Determining the initial cost- In the absence of documents for real estate: if the contract of sale is lost, the official estimated or cadastral value is taken as the basis.- When importing cars from abroad: the initial cost includes paid customs duties, VAT, excise taxes and disposal fee, which reduces the taxable increase.A reminder for the taxpayerResidential real estate in the Republic of Kazakhstan: sold tax-free after 2 years of ownership (or after 1 year if the property was purchased before January 1, 2026).Car license plates: sold tax-free after 1 year of ownership.Commerce, foreign real estate and cryptocurrency: income tax is always paid.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1276766?lang=ru

One of the stores in the city of Karaganda purchased rice at 205 tenge per kilogram and sold it to consumers at 556 tenge. Thus, the trade markup on the product amounted to 160%. This fact was revealed during state control by the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the Karaganda Region of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as a result of which the entrepreneur was brought to administrative responsibility. As a result, the price of rice was reduced to 235 tenge.This is just one of the cases identified during price control for socially significant food products in the Karaganda region.For instance, the purchase price of hard cheese was 3,353 tenge, but it was supplied to retail chains at a price of 5,517 tenge. Thus, the trade markup amounted to 64%. Based on the results of the inspection, the price of the product was reduced to 3,855 tenge, a difference of 1,662 tenge.A significant difference was also identified for black tea. The product with a purchase price of 472 tenge was sold at 1,079 tenge. The trade markup reached 130%. After being brought to administrative responsibility, its price was reduced to 496 tenge, i.e., by 583 tenge.The price of minced chicken was also adjusted. Initially, the entrepreneur purchased it at 1,655 tenge, illegally increased the trade markup to 45%, and sold it at 2,400 tenge. After control measures were carried out, the price of the product was reduced to 1,903 tenge.Since the beginning of the year, inspections of 170 business entities have been conducted in the Karaganda region regarding compliance with legislation in the field of trade, of which 155 were brought to administrative responsibility.Among those held accountable are 44 wholesale suppliers operating in trade markets and 11 wholesale and retail stores. This is 39.6% more compared to the same period last year. In 2025, for the same period, 111 business entities were brought to administrative responsibility. At the same time, the total amount of administrative fines imposed in the current year exceeded 4 million tenge.During the control measures, violations were not limited only to the establishment of trade markups on food products. 11 violations in the field of trade and 11 violations of tax legislation were identified at wholesale and retail trade markets. In addition, 2 rapid response measures were taken by the sanitary and epidemiological control authorities.The inspections addressed issues of the use of cash registers, the presence of price tags on goods, compliance with the established maximum trade markup on socially significant food products, as well as requirements for labeling and sale of food products. The identified violations were eliminated, and compliance with legal requirements was ensured.Based on the results of the control carried out, prices for a number of socially significant food products were reduced. At the same time, the department's work is not limited only to eliminating identified violations.In the Karaganda region, work continues on price monitoring, identifying unjustified intermediary links, and preventing unjustified price increases for socially significant food products. This area is under constant control of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the Karaganda Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1276768?lang=ru

In accordance with Article 80 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan", the following persons are exempt from paying customs duties::- Regular international transportation of goods, baggage and passengers, as well as property necessary for its operation (equipment, fuel, food), including those purchased abroad to eliminate accidents (breakdowns) of these vehicles.- Marine fishing – property exported outside the territory of the EAEU to ensure the operation of Kazakhstani (or leased) marine vessels, and the products of their fishery imported into the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Currency and securities – banknotes and coins of national and foreign currency (with the exception of those having cultural and historical value).- Humanitarian aid – imported goods, except excisable.- Charitable and technical assistance – goods (except excisable, except for special vehicles for medical purposes) imported through states, governments and international organizations.- Raw materials for money production – raw materials imported by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its branches and organizations.- Diplomatic goods – goods for official use by diplomatic missions and consulates, as well as for personal use by their foreign staff and their family members living with them who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and are exempt in accordance with international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Goods at the expense of grants – property and goods purchased at the expense of grants from states, governments and international organizations.Pay attentionWhen goods are placed under the customs waiver procedure in favor of the State, the customs declaration fee is not paid.The procedure for submitting documents for exemption from payment of fees is determined by the authorized body.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1276758?lang=ru

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of our fellow countrywoman, prominent representative of Kazakh poetry, poet and People’s Writer of Kazakhstan Mariam Khakimzhanova.A new mural has appeared on the street named after Mariam Khakimzhanova. It is not simply an urban beautification project, but a tribute to the outstanding poet who made a significant contribution to the development of Kazakh poetry.Mariam Khakimzhanova was born in the Kostanay region and devoted her entire life to literature. Her works explore themes of love for the Motherland, motherhood, heroism and human destiny. In 1976, she was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Kostanay.The mural, unveiled as part of the City Day celebrations, is a visual tribute to the remarkable local poet and a way of preserving her creative legacy for future generations.The name of Mariam Khakimzhanova is now remembered not only through books and archival materials, but also in the modern cityscape of Kostanay. May this mural remind residents and visitors of her significant contribution to Kazakh culture and literature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1276761?lang=ru

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The carrier is obliged to notify the customs authority of the arrival of goods into the customs territory of the EAEU by submitting documents and information (TTN and Invoice), or by submitting a document containing information about the registration number of preliminary information provided in the form of an electronic document transported by road within one hour from the moment of delivery of goods to the place of arrival, and in the case of delivery of goods to the place of arrival outside the working hours of the customs authority – within one hour from the time of the beginning of the work of the customs authority.         On behalf of the carrier, documents and information may be submitted by a customs representative or other persons acting on behalf of the carrier.         The date and time of notification of the arrival of goods into the customs territory of the EAEU are fixed by the customs authority in accordance with the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02/16/2018 No. 216 "On certain issues of arrival and customs transit of goods and vehicles".        The registration number of the notification of arrival at the customs territory of the EAEU, as well as the date and time of registration, are affixed to the first sheets of transport (transportation) and commercial documents, or on a document containing information about the registration number of preliminary information provided in the form of an electronic document, which are certified by the signature and imprint of the personal numbered seal of an authorized official.         The carrier (declarant), within three hours of the customs authority's working time from the moment of notification of the arrival of goods transported by road, is obliged to perform one of the customs operations related to:         1) placing goods in temporary storage;         2) customs declaration of goods;         3) export of goods from the customs territory of the EAEU.         Failure to notify the arrival of goods into the customs territory is subject to administrative liability in accordance with Article 524 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-abay/press/news/details/1276685?lang=ru

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