Today, regional command-staff exercises titled “Winter–2025” were held in the district to prevent potential emergencies during the winter season. The event was attended by the district deputy akim, Samat Smagulov, who inspected the work of the relevant services.The exercise was organized under the theme “Preparing the management bodies and forces of the state civil protection system.” During the training, specialists worked on the management mechanisms of rescue units and measures to improve the speed of decision-making in the event of emergencies.As part of the exercise, 37 units of equipment and 110 personnel carried out practical training aimed at responding promptly to possible storm warnings and other adverse conditions that may affect public safety in winter.The regional “Winter – 2025” exercise will also continue from November 20 to 21 of the current year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1109971?lang=kk

A seminar-training aimed at applying algorithms and improving preventive measures in the field of interethnic relations was held in the Karmakshy district with the participation of relevant state bodies. The event was attended by a representative of the National Security Committee Department for Kyzylorda region and the city of Baikonur, the counter-extremism group of the district police department, specialists from the Secretariat of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of the region, and a representative of the regional prosecutor’s office.During the meeting, issues related to the prevention of national extremism, the application of a set of algorithms in the field of interethnic relations, interagency cooperation, ensuring public order, as well as the legal assessment of incidents involving representatives of different ethnic groups were discussed.Speakers shared their professional experience and presented recommendations on timely identification of risks at the district level, effective organization of preventive measures, and maintaining interethnic stability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1109983?lang=kk

The Center for Forecasting Criminal Threats and Public Security Risks of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Accounting of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan warns of the threat of online fraud against iPhone owners.According to foreign sources (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lost-iphone-dont-fall-for-phishing-texts-saying-it-was-found/, https://itc.ua/news/moshennyky-obmanyvayut-vladeltsev-ukradennyh-iphone-falshyvymy-soobshhenyyamy-apple-find-my/), attackers are sending fake SMS or iMessage messages claiming to be Apple with an attached phishing link, stating the model, color, and memory capacity of the supposedly found iPhone, thereby creating the impression that the notification is genuine.By clicking the pinned link, the user is redirected to a fake page, visually identical to Apple's Find My service, which transmits the user's Apple ID login and password to scammers.This allows attackers to bypass the iPhone's activation lock and gain access to the device and personal information.Given that this type of threat is rapidly spreading, we strongly recommend:- Avoid clicking suspicious links;- Use a separate email address if you want to display contact information on the lost device's lock screen;- Protect the SIM card with a PIN to make it more difficult to access;- Check the device only through icloud.com/find.Remain vigilant and maintain cybersecurity. Center for Forecasting Criminal Threats and Public Security Risks of the Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Accounting of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1111412?lang=kk

 On November 26, 2025, at 4 p.m., Akim of Mendykarinsky district G.M. Bekbaev will meet with the population of Krasnopresnensky rural district.Venue: Krasnaya Presnya village, school building.In preparation for the meeting with the public, questions and suggestions are being received via WhatsApp at 8-705-162-80-87.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1109893?lang=kk

Upon the open grasslands of what is now Kazakhstan, there once stood a Bronze Age settlement that may have served as a center of exchange and power around 1600 BC.The settlement — called Semiyarka and nicknamed “The City of Seven Ravines” for its location overlooking a network of valleys — was first discovered in the early 2000s, but it wasn’t until an international group of archaeologists surveyed the area starting in 2018 that its impressive size and potential importance within the Eurasian Steppe came to light. What the team discovered was an expansive area that was once replete with houses, a central monumental building, which may have been used for rituals or governance, and possibly even tin bronze metal production facilities.Their findings, published Monday in the journal Antiquity, are just the beginning, the study authors said.“It’s very exciting, because it’s such a rare find to have tin bronze production in this area,” said lead author Miljana Radivojević, an associate professor in archaeological science at University College London, UK. “We know we have hundreds of thousands of tin bronze artifacts from the Bronze Age in the Eurasian steppe and we have only one published site on tin bronze production. And this is the second one.” Tin bronze allowed for sturdier tools and other materials to be made, Radivojević added.As the team now embarks on excavating the area, they say the continued discoveries of Semiyarka are transforming what we know about urban life in prehistoric Eurasia.“We just don’t have anything like this at all,” said study coauthor Dan Lawrence, a professor of archaeology at Durham University in the UK. There are hardly settlements of any kind recovered in the steppe, he added. “What you get across this landscape, we associate with mobile pastoral groups, and we think maybe they were in tents or yurts. What we’ve got here is something that’s very clearly quite different.”Spanning 140 hectares (about 346 acres) above the Irtysh River valley, the large size and strategic location of the settlement may indicate that the Bronze Age steppe had sophisticated cities similar to those located in more urban areas of the world at the time, Lawrence added.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1109898?lang=kk

 On November 25, 2025, at 17:00, Akim of Mendykarinsky district G.M. Bekbaev will meet with the population of Sosnovsky rural district.Venue: Kharkov village, the building of Agrofirma Karkyn LLP.In preparation for the meeting with the public, questions and suggestions are being received via WhatsApp at 8-705-162-80-87.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1109902?lang=kk

Kazakhstan outlined steps to implement the Green Corridor system and strengthen its role as a key Eurasian transit hub during a Nov. 18 meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin.Kazakhstan is moving forward with a comprehensive package of measures to streamline customs, modernize border infrastructure, and digitalize logistics processes. The Green Corridor initiative aims to reduce border delays and improve the efficiency of transit cargo moving across the country.Kazakhstan currently hosts five major international rail corridors linking China, Europe, Russia, Central Asia, and Iran. Transit volumes rose from 21.8 million tons in 2020 to 27.4 million tons in 2024, with forecasts reaching up to 100 million tons by 2035, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.A key task discussed at the meeting was reducing customs inspections that require wagon uncoupling, which disrupts train integrity and increases delays.The Finance Ministry is expanding digital customs tools, including the KEDEN information system, electronic queuing, and automated issuance of foreign permits at borders with China and Uzbekistan. More than 2.7 million bookings and 160,000 electronic permits have been issued.Integrated vehicle control systems and new logistics centers on the borders with China and Uzbekistan have increased the throughput capacity of checkpoints and reduced truck crossing times to as little as 30 minutes.A pilot project with the national railway operator automated the issuance of transit declarations on the China-Kazakhstan-Central Asia route, reducing processing time for container trains from three hours to 30 minutes. Expansion to China-Europe routes is underway.Kazakhstan is also preparing a multilateral seamless transit agreement with Central Asian and South Caucasus countries, expected to be finalized with Uzbekistan in 2026, with potential future participation from China.The meeting also reviewed progress in upgrading border checkpoints, modernizing rail stations, and renewing Kazakhstan’s wagon fleet, which now totals 145,700 units. Air cargo capacity continues to grow, with airports handling 29.7 million passengers and 171,000 tons of freight in 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1109908?lang=kk

Warsaw, November 20, 2025 – A working meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Warsaw between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Zhalgasbayev and the Director of the companies «FABE Polska» and «SP SINE MIDAS STROY SP Z O.O.» Mr.Fatih Budan.During the talks, current cooperation projects were reviewed, and promising areas of collaboration in the construction, infrastructure, and investment sectors were discussed.Kazakhstan's interest in attracting reliable foreign partners was emphasized, as well as its willingness to provide the necessary assistance for the implementation of joint initiatives.Mr. F. Budan presented information on the activities of the companies he heads and expressed his intention to expand their presence in Kazakhstan. He noted the country's investment attractiveness, its potential for developing infrastructure projects, and favorable conditions for foreign companies.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working on specific project areas and maintain a regular exchange of information.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1109806?lang=kk

The first tomato crop was harvested in Shymkent as part of the opening of the Alsera KZ greenhouse complex. The event was attended by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov, First Deputy Mayor of the city Aidyn Karimov, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Turkestan Levent Gurzhan, and representatives of Alarko Holding, led by Chairman of the Board Izzet Garikh. In his speech, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted that the implementation of this project is the result of attracting large investments and effective partnership between the state and business. According to him, the project is a clear evidence of investors' high confidence in the Kazakhstani economy and their confidence in its sustainable development. "Such cooperation provides a great opportunity to exchange experience, introduce technology, and increase trade in the agricultural sector. We believe that joint work will strengthen food security and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products. The state is ready to provide investors with the necessary support at all stages of the project," the minister said. First Deputy Akim of the city, Aidyn Meirambekovich, thanked investors for the construction of a modern greenhouse complex and noted the strategic importance of the project in implementing the instructions of the Head of State to attract investment and introduce advanced water-saving technologies in crop production. "This is not only one of the largest greenhouse complexes in the country, but also an initiative that will raise the region's agriculture to a qualitatively new level. The project will ensure Shymkent's food security and increase its export potential," said A. Karimov. The city administration also expressed its full support for such large-scale projects and is ready to provide comprehensive support to investors. Recall that the construction of a large-scale investment project worth 650 million US dollars began last summer. The annual production capacity of the complex is 155 thousand tons. The total area is 650 hectares, the first stage is 208 hectares. In total, construction on an area of 40 hectares will be completed by the end of the year, allowing for increased production and supply of fresh vegetables to the domestic market. Approximately 2,000 jobs will be created after the first phase is launched, and 5,000 jobs will be created upon completion of the project. It is worth noting that a special agro-academic center with a modern laboratory meeting international standards will also be built as part of the Alsera KZ project. This center will allow training qualified specialists for the agricultural sector. Press service of the Shymkent city mayor

In Shymkent, as part of the opening of the modern greenhouse complex "Alsera KZ," the first tomato crop was harvested on a site included in the first stage of construction. The ceremony marking the launch of the complex and the harvest of the first crop was attended by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aidarbek Saparov, the First Deputy Akim of the city, Aydin Karimov, the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Turkestan, Levent Gürzhan, as well as representatives of the Turkish holding company "Alarko Holding", headed by the Chairman of the Board, Izzet Garikh. Addressing the event participants, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted that the implementation of this project was made possible by attracting significant investment and effective cooperation between the government and business. It is a clear demonstration of the high level of investor confidence in the Kazakh economy and its sustainable development. "Such cooperation opens up enormous potential for sharing experiences and technologies and increasing trade in the agricultural sector. We are confident that our joint efforts will contribute to improving food security and the competitiveness of our countries' agricultural products. We are ready to provide the necessary support to investors at all stages of implementation," the minister said. In his speech, the city's first deputy akim thanked the investors for the construction of the modern greenhouse complex and emphasized the project's strategic importance for fulfilling the Head of State's instructions to attract investment and implement advanced water-saving technologies in crop production. "This is not only one of the largest greenhouse complexes in the country, but also an initiative that will elevate the region's agriculture to a new level. The project will ensure the city's food security and expand Shymkent's export potential," said A. Karimov. He also noted that the city administration fully supports such large-scale projects and is ready to provide investors with comprehensive support. Construction of this large-scale investment project, worth $650 million, began last summer. The production capacity is 155,000 tons per year. The total area of the complex is 650 hectares, with the first phase covering 208 hectares. Overall, a 40-hectare section of the complex will be commissioned by the end of this year, allowing for expanded production and the start of supplying the domestic market with fresh vegetables. Approximately 2,000 jobs will be created upon the first stage's completion, and 5,000 jobs upon completion of the entire project. It's worth noting that as part of the project, Alsera KZ will also build a specialized agricultural academic center with a modern laboratory that meets international standards. The center will provide training for qualified personnel in the agricultural sector. Press service of the Akim of Shymkent

On November 20, 2025, N. Serikbayeva, archivist of the Rudnу City State Archive, gave a lecture for students of the Rudnу Mining and Technological College, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Rudnу Geological Exploration Expedition, an organization of geological explorers, thanks to whose research work the history of Rudny city began. Serikbayeva N. She told the students about the profession of geologists, about the socio-economic importance of their work for the state, as well as about the history of the discovery of the Sarbai iron ore deposit by explorers and the large-scale exploration work of the Rudnу Geological exploration expedition at the Sarbai and Sokolov iron ore deposits. She introduced the participants to the biographies of mining prospectors Pershin Yu.A., Kozhamkulov D.T. and Atauov S., whose documents are in state custody in the Rudnу City Archive. During the lecture, the students were presented with a photographic and documentary exhibition "People of a special breed", prepared according to the documents of the geological explorers from the Collection of documents of personal origin of the honored citizens of the city of Rudny. The purpose of the event is to familiarize students with the history of their native land, to preserve the continuity of generations using the example of the elder's labor path.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-akparattandyru-mem-kysmet/press/news/details/1109794?lang=kk

On December 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM, Mendykarinsky District Akim Bekbaev G.M. will meet with residents of Tenizovskoye village.Location: Tenizovskoye village school building.In preparation for the meeting, questions and suggestions are being accepted via WhatsApp at 8-705-162-80-87.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1120880?lang=kk

To improve the quality of telecommunication services in the territory of Pervomaisky rural district of Mendykarinsky district, modern cellular communication equipment of Kar – Tel LLP (Beeline Kazakhstan) has been installed and put into operation in Pervomaisky village and Lesnoye village.The new base stations provide:- stable voice communication;- improved coverage of the territory;- high-speed 4G mobile Internet;- improve the reliability of communication in emergency situations.The modernization of the network is aimed at significantly improving the comfort of communication and the quality of mobile Internet for all residents and organizations of the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1109766?lang=kk

In the Abay region, intensive efforts to identify unjustified price increases on socially important food products are ongoing. Monitoring groups are documenting cases of entrepreneurs artificially inflating prices, violating legal requirements and misleading consumers.Recent inspections have once again confirmed instances of unjustified markups. In Semey, an individual entrepreneur purchased Barskie salt for 108 tenge per kilogram but sold it for 150 tenge. This difference resulted in a markup of 39 percent, more than twice the established norm.Another case was uncovered at one of the city's social pavilions. There, buckwheat was purchased for 175 tenge and Akmarzhan rice for 350 tenge per kilogram. They were sold for 220 and 440 tenge, respectively. The trade markup was 25.8 percent, a direct violation of the law. Following an inspection, the entrepreneurs were fined.In the city of Kurchatov, Department specialists discovered a repeat violation. An entrepreneur purchased Barakat rice for 480 tenge and sold it for 580 tenge per kilogram, allowing for a 20.9 percent markup. A fine of 19,660 tenge was imposed for the violation.The Department also reminds that every retailer is obligated to ensure accurate and up-to-date price tags on store shelves. Violations of these requirements are regularly recorded. Since the beginning of the year, 17 administrative fines have been issued for missing price tags, incorrectly indicating prices, or indicating prices in currencies other than tenge. The total fines amounted to 480,000 tenge.Monitoring is not limited to retail outlets. Electronic invoices are also being analyzed in conjunction with the State Revenue Committee. This mechanism allows for tracking the movement of socially important goods, identifying unnecessary intermediaries and unjustified price increases.Containing prices for essential goods is a priority of state policy. According to Article 9 of the Law "On the Regulation of Trade Activities," the trade markup on socially important food products must not exceed 15 percent. Violations are punishable by administrative penalties under Article 204-4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For small businesses, the fine is 5 MCI, for medium-sized businesses 35 MCI, and for large businesses 150 MCI. For repeat violations, the fine doubles.Since the beginning of the year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of Abay Region has issued 119 administrative decisions totaling 856,000 tenge for exceeding the trade markup by 15 percent. Monitoring efforts will continue to ensure the availability of essential goods and protect the rights of residents of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1109737?lang=kk

📡In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State to ensure high-quality communications in rural areas, work has been completed in the district of Beimbet Mailin to expand access to mobile communications and the Internet. ✅Today, such facilities have already been installed in: Kalininsky rural settlement (Nagornoye village) Novoilyinovsky village (Aksuatskoye village) Baishuaksky village (village of Naberezhnye Chelny) Pavlovsky village (village of Apanovka) These measures will significantly improve the quality of communications and the Internet in rural districts and provide residents with greater access to modern digital opportunities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1109692?lang=kk

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From November 12 to 13, 2025, an offline seminar on the reservation of military conscripts was held at the regional akimat building. The event was attended by representatives of regional departments as well as city and district akimats.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-mobil/press/news/details/1109648?lang=kk

Between 6 and 19 November 2025, an IMF staff mission led by Mr. Ali Al-Eyd conducted discussions in Almaty and Astana as part of the 2025 Article IV Mission to the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the visit, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Agency for Regulation and Development of Financial Market, Ms. Madina Abylkassymova, and representatives of the IMF. The parties discussed the current state of the financial sector, progress in implementing the recommendations of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), as well as key provisions of the new Law on Banks.Following the staff visit, the IMF issued the “Kazakhstan: Staff Concluding Statement for the 2025 Article IV Mission.” As stated in the document, Kazakhstan’s banking system remains resilient. Second-tier banks maintain strong capital, liquidity, and profitability indicators, while the level of non-performing assets remains low. IMF staff also noted that the introduction of additional prudential measures will further support financial stability.The rapid growth of consumer lending requires close monitoring. In this regard, the Mission positively assessed the Agency’s prudential measures aimed at mitigating risks in this segment.IMF staff also highlighted the significant progress made by the Agency in implementing key FSAP recommendations. Among the priority areas going forward are the implementation of the new bank resolution framework and the introduction of regulation and supervision of digital assets under the new Law on Banks.The Concluding Statement underscores the need to further strengthen the institutional capacity of the financial regulator, including, where appropriate, through the allocation of additional resources. External Communications Directoratepress@finreg.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1109629?lang=kk

As part of the current conscription campaign, the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is taking an important step in the training of conscripted soldiers. A new training discipline — unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operator training — has now been added to the combat training program. This will allow conscripts to acquire modern military-applied skills and master a highly demanded specialty.Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs – Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard, Major General Ansagan Baltabayev, visited the newly equipped UAV operator training classroom in the 5573 military unit in the capital and assessed its capabilities.The modern training room is fully adapted for the instruction of conscripts: here they study the fundamentals of drone structure, flight control rules, technical maintenance, and elements of tactical deployment. The course is designed to train a full combat UAV crew, which includes a crew commander, FPV drone operator, munitions specialist, and reconnaissance operator.The training process is structured so that each servicemember first masters the skills of their specific specialization, and afterward participates in group exercises that are as close to real operational conditions as possible.“Today, the training of UAV operators is reaching a new qualitative level. A complete environment for practical instruction has been created here, and this is precisely the systematic approach we need,” emphasized Major General Ansagan Baltabayev.Following the visit, the Commander-in-Chief outlined further tasks: strengthening the material and technical base, establishing an in-house repair workshop, developing a unified specialist training program, and designing an all-season training facility.The training classroom has been recommended as a model for establishing similar centers in other military units where drone operator subdivisions are being formed.The creation of such a training environment is a significant step toward enhancing the combat readiness of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and advancing modern directions in the preparation of servicemembers. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1109635?lang=kk

On November 20, 2025, the State Revenue Department for the East Kazakhstan Region held a solemn ceremony honoring the laureates of the titles “Best Taxpayer” and “Best Participant in Foreign Economic Activity” based on the results of 2024 at the regional level.In his welcoming speech, the Head of the Department, Sayat Saylaubekovich Bimagambetov, emphasized that the “Best Taxpayer” and “Best Participant in Foreign Economic Activity (FEA)” campaigns are held annually by the state revenue authorities to strengthen partnership relations, increase transparency, and enhance taxpayer trust in the state revenue bodies.Today, taxpayers, entrepreneurs, and participants in foreign economic activity make a significant contribution to the economic development not only of the region but also of the entire country, thereby promoting the well-being of citizens.Based on the results of the campaign and in accordance with the criteria approved by the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, taking into account the specifics of activities and the selected taxation regime, 12 laureates from the East Kazakhstan Region were awarded the titles “Best Taxpayer” and “Best FEA Participant” for their strong tax discipline and responsible fulfillment of tax obligations.After the awarding ceremony, business representatives discussed updates to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which will come into force in 2026. The Head of the Department noted that the new Tax Code is aimed at simplifying tax administration, increasing transparency of procedures, and stimulating entrepreneurial activity, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. The main goal of the update is to make the tax system more predictable, fair, and oriented toward economic growth.We congratulate the winners of the Campaign for their productive cooperation and significant contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’s economy! We wish you continued growth and prosperity in your business!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1109560?lang=kk