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The Ministry of Finance has put forward for discussion a draft of new minimum prices for cigarettes.

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The Ministry of Finance has published a draft order on increasing the minimum retail prices for cigarettes, papirosy, cigarillos and heated tobacco products. The document has been submitted for public consultation, which will last until 20 July 2026.

The suspect in the Monaco assassination attempt case has died in Ukraine.

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The body of Ukrainian citizen Anastasia Berezovskaya, who was suspected by Monaco law enforcement of involvement in an assassination attempt on the family of Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolaev, has been found on Ukrainian territory. Two individuals have been detained on suspicion of her murder, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Constitutional Court has clarified the rules for applying the new terms of office of the President.

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The Constitutional Court clarified that terms served in office under the 1995 Constitution shall not be counted when applying the new constitutional restrictions. The decision effectively opens the possibility for Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stand again in the presidential election in 2029.

Organisers of the drone show in Astana have explained the appearance of an advertisement for Enrique Iglesias's concert.

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The large-scale drone show announced in Astana caused discontent among viewers after a significant portion of the display was dedicated to advertising an Enrique Iglesias concert. Many residents of the capital had expected a festive light show featuring city symbols, but instead saw a commercial presentation, sparking widespread discussion on social media.

High-altitude posts have begun round-the-clock monitoring of moraine lakes in Almaty and the Almaty region.

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In Almaty and the Almaty Region, round-the-clock monitoring of moraine lakes at risk of bursting has begun, using seasonal high-mountain observation posts. The posts operate throughout the entire mudflow-hazard period and are designed to monitor the hydrological situation and provide rapid transmission of information in the event of threats.

Deputy Koshmambetov explained why he did not enter the list of candidates for the Kurultai

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Former Mazhilis deputy and Respublica party member Aituar Koshmanbetov has explained why his name is not on the list of candidates for the Kurultai. According to him, the decision was deliberate, and moving forward he will focus on party, public and entrepreneurial activities.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Atyrau Region reported the recovery of 137.8 million tenge and criminal cases concerning alimony payments.

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The Prosecutor's Office of the Atyrau Region has summarised the results of its work to ensure legality in the sphere of enforcement proceedings for the reporting period of 2026. As a result of the measures taken, 137.8 million tenge were recovered into state revenue.

Amendments to education legislation are being considered in Kazakhstan

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In the Mazhilis of Parliament, two draft laws are being considered to amend the laws "On Education", "On the Status of a Teacher" and the Code of Administrative Offences. The amendments concern the procedure for using mobile phones in schools, the conditions for transferring to teaching specialities, the professional rights of teachers, and administrative liability for involving them in unrelated work.

«Самрук-Қазына» cuts 10% of staff amid criticism from the President

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JSC "Samruk-Kazyna" National Welfare Fund is reducing staff in the head office by 10% as instructed by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in order to improve operational efficiency and review the personnel structure of the quasi-public sector.

The control of state procurement in the construction sector has been strengthened in Kazakhstan.

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In Kazakhstan, the rules for payment of work on state procurement in the field of construction, reconstruction and capital repairs have been changed. The amendments were introduced following the state audit of the use of targeted transfers from the National Fund for 2019–2021. The new requirements oblige state institutions to confirm completed work with documents of the prescribed form.

The authorities of West Kazakhstan Region are planning to buy out a sports complex for 359 million tenge, with a district budget of 71 million.

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In the village of Khan Ordasy, West Kazakhstan Region, the "Naryn" sports complex has been built. The facility was constructed by a private investor. In February 2026, a tender was announced for its purchase for 310 million tenge excluding VAT.
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