A resident of Semey was arrested for five days for shooting at night near a restaurant
A 23-year-old man in Semey was arrested for five days after two shots were fired from a signal pistol near a restaurant.
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Kazakhstan coach declared wanted in India on suspicion of rape
A 34-year-old coach, Maksat Ayazbayev from Kazakhstan, who worked with the Indian cycling team, has been placed on the wanted list following a report of the alleged rape of a minor athlete. The Cycling Federation of Kazakhstan commented on the situation and stressed that the specialist has no connection to the national team of Kazakhstan.
The Defence Minister outlined the priorities for reforming Kazakhstan's army
Defence Minister Aidos Myrzakhmetov held his first working meeting with the leadership of the ministry and set out the priorities for reforming the Armed Forces. Among the main tasks are improving the combat readiness of the troops, digitalising command and ensuring the safety of service personnel.
A resident of the West Kazakhstan Region complained to the minister about rusty water from the tap
A resident of the village of Daryinskoye complained to the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, about the quality of drinking water in the West Kazakhstan Region (WKR). Representatives of the akimat acknowledged the problem and spoke about the work being carried out.
The Supreme Court discussed standards for the assessment of electronic evidence in Kazakhstan
The Supreme Court discussed the criteria for assessing electronic evidence, including screenshots, messenger conversations and content created by artificial intelligence (AI). Following an international round table, the participants prepared recommendations for improving procedural rules and forming a uniform judicial practice.
US experts have completed an assessment of Kazakhstan's aviation safety
Experts from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an assessment of Kazakhstan's aviation system, required for the opening of direct air services between the two countries. Based on preliminary results, the specialists noted the progress achieved by Kazakhstan.
22 technical supervision experts at «ҚазАвтоЖол» were dismissed for inadequate oversight of road works
In 2026, 1,670 defects were identified in Kazakhstan during quality inspections of road works. For inadequate quality control of works, technical supervision experts of JSC "NC "QazAvtoZhol" were fined a total of 53.4 million tenge, and a further 22 specialists were dismissed.
The Supreme Audit Institution identified unjustified expenditure by ministries on procurement and business trips
The Supreme Audit Chamber (SAC) has identified shortcomings in the justification of budget expenditures by the Ministry of Industry and Construction and the Ministry of Trade and Integration. In particular, the former ministry failed to confirm procurements worth 139.5 million tenge, while the latter overstated calculations for foreign business trips by 15.5 million tenge.
The Vice-President announced systemic decisions following the deaths of servicemen in the Caspian
Kazakhstan's Vice-President Yerlan Karin has spoken about the decisions taken by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev after the deaths of 14 servicemen during exercises in the Mangystau Region. These include the appointment of a new defence minister, a comprehensive audit of the ministry and the preparation of a plan to reform the army.
Fires in Zhetysu have covered more than 563 hectares in three days
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported the localisation of a fire in the reeds of the Alakol district of the Zhetisu region on 27 September. The fire broke out in a swampy area approximately 35 km from the village of Besagash. NASA FIRMS satellite data show, however, that hotspots in this area were also recorded on 25 and 26 September.
Kazakhstan's flood budget did not add up by 6 billion tenge?
In March 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced the allocation of 48.7 billion tenge for flood prevention measures. Following a request from the editorial board of the FBRK, the department collected data from the akimats. In reality, 54.9 billion tenge was actually spent.
Astana has disclosed a list of preparations for disinsection and treatment of green spaces.
The editorial board of FBRK continues its series of articles on disinsection in the regions of Kazakhstan. For the fourth year in a row, we are analysing which preparations local authorities use to treat the urban environment against insects and what information about such work is provided to the public. This year, the capital is once again next in line.
Channel K-30 in the Turkestan region is set to be reconstructed in 2026
The K-30 inter-farm canal in the Turkestan Region is in technical condition category II. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is finalising adjustments to the reconstruction project and plans to begin construction and installation work in 2026.
Social media and pseudo-psychologists have fostered a culture of wastefulness in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, a whole industry of pseudo-specialists has emerged, profiting from people’s desire to change their lives quickly. Social media fuels this demand daily, peddling an image of the “successful life”, followed by extravagance, debt and disappointment.
Possible foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Kazakhstan outpacing authorities' response?
In the West Kazakhstan region, the mortality of saiga antelopes and illness among livestock continues. Relevant authorities insist the situation is stable, while an independent scenario analysis warns: without timely intervention, a potential foot-and-mouth disease outbreak could affect between 9.5 and 23 million animals across the country by week 25.
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