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Almaty residents complained about a pungent smell near a construction site

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Жители Алматы пожаловались на едкий запах рядом со стройкой
Residents of several apartment blocks in Almaty are complaining about a pungent smell near a construction site on 235 Mukanov Street. According to them, the smell has persisted for about three weeks and is accompanied by throat and eye irritation. However, the akimat stated that no violations of sanitary norms were identified.

American and Asian companies have shown an interest in the privatisation of Uzbekistan's UzAuto Motors

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Американские и азиатские компании заинтересовались приватизацией узбекской UzAuto Motors
Companies from the USA, South Korea and China have shown interest in the privatisation of UzAuto Motors and UzAuto Motors Powertrain in Uzbekistan. The authorities are developing a sale strategy and promise open international bidding. One of the key issues remains the General Motors (GM) technology licence, which expires in 2027.

The Maldives is creating artificial islands for billionaires amid a debt crisis

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Мальдивы создают искусственные острова для миллиардеров на фоне долгового кризиса
The Maldives is developing a $790 million artificial island project and preparing a residency-by-investment programme. The authorities are hoping to attract foreign capital amid high government debt, but the initiative has raised questions about the transparency of financial transactions, investor vetting and protection of the marine environment.

The Ministry of Agriculture explained its refusal to publish a map of anthrax burial sites

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Министерство сельского хозяйства объяснило отказ публиковать карту сибиреязвенных захоронений
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) refused to publish a map of anthrax burial sites, explaining this by the risk of misuse of the information. At the same time, the department claims that state bodies possess the necessary information, and the violations identified at the burial sites have been rectified.

Zhumangarin did not confirm an increase in the minimum wage in Kazakhstan

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Жумангарин не подтвердил повышение минимальной зарплаты в Казахстане
The minimum wage (MW) in Kazakhstan currently remains at 85,000 tenge. Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin stated that the issue of an increase was discussed, but the corresponding changes have not yet been included in the draft budget for 2027–2029.

The MFA explained the difficulties with returning Kazakhstani citizens from the combat zone

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МИД объяснил сложности с возвращением казахстанцев из зоны боевых действий
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev explained the difficulties with returning Kazakhstani citizens from the combat zone in Ukraine. According to him, the ministry checks the circumstances of each case, and citizens bear responsibility for the documents they have signed.

A manufacturer of armoured vehicles was sentenced to community service for insulting a competitor

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Производителя бронетехники приговорили к общественным работам за оскорбление конкурента
The manufacturer of armoured vehicles, Aibek Barys, was found guilty of insulting the entrepreneur Marat Yesimseitov and sentenced to 60 hours of community service. In the appellate instance, he was released from punishment due to an amnesty.

Farmers in Atyrau are losing livestock due to an unidentified disease

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Padezh skota
In the village of Kenuzek, Atyrau Region, cattle have been dying since the end of August 2026. Tests have not revealed any signs of disease, and specialists from Astana will be brought in to investigate. A similar livestock die-off was recorded in the village last year, also without a diagnosis.

Almaty Airport: three reports, one licence and a figure that has not changed for two years running

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Airport
Audit reports of Almaty International Airport JSC for 2023–2025 contain the same wording regarding the licence that expired on 27 June 2025. Over the same period, the company went from breaching one banking covenant to breaching two, and in 2025 returned KZT 6.78 billion in dividends to the state following a court ruling.

Rivers without oxygen: why fish are dying en masse in Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries

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Реки без кислорода
In 2026, cases of mass fish mortality were recorded in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China and Russia. The causes vary: shallowing and freezing of water bodies, oxygen deficiency, heat and algal blooms, municipal and industrial wastewater. Using individual episodes as examples, the article shows why it is impossible to draw conclusions about the cause of pollution from the appearance of dead fish without laboratory analysis. Particular attention is paid to the growing pressure on freshwater and the risks to water bodies amid climate change and rising water consumption.

Astana Airport: inflated prices for tech equipment, wages paid in cash under the table, and unplanned spending

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Airport
Astana airport refused to respond to an official request from the Financial Monitoring Committee regarding violations totalling 395.4 million tenge, citing a formal deficiency in the preparation of the documents. However, the Committee of Internal State Audit of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which sent the company an order to eliminate the violations, answered all of the editorial board's questions without exception.
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