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Companies from Kazakhstan may fall under new European Union sanctions.

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The European Union's (EU) top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has stated that as part of preparations for the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, the restrictions could affect companies from a number of third countries, including Kazakhstan. This concerns new export control measures and restrictions on organisations which, in the EU's assessment, provide support to the Russian military-industrial complex.

Video address of the editor-in-chief of KazTAG raised questions about compliance with the conditions of house arrest

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The publication of a video address by the Chief Editor of the KazTAG International News Agency, Amir Kassenov, to the President of Kazakhstan has raised questions that go beyond the content of the address itself: how far does its appearance in the public domain comply with the conditions of the restrictive measure under which the journalist has been held for nearly six months?

Professor from KIMEP demanded that the former dean retract allegations of harassment

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Professor Nadim Naqvi of KIMEP University, who previously faced allegations of harassment, has sent a formal pre-trial demand to the former Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Jason Gainous. In the document, the professor insists that the widespread allegations are false and defamatory, and demands a public retraction within 14 days.

The Almaty Superski project has not yet received permission for tree felling.

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Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park has not yet issued a permit for tree felling as part of the construction of a road under the Almaty Superski project. Further decisions will be made after receiving the results of the environmental impact assessment and preparing the forest project.

144 kg of hazardous medical waste were illegally dumped at a landfill in West Kazakhstan Region.

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At the solid household waste landfill near the village of Baikonyis, Baiterek district, West Kazakhstan Region (WKR), medical waste has been discovered. Specialists have confirmed the presence of used syringes and test tubes with biomaterials and have launched an inspection.

Kazakhstanis are discussing claims about the possible trade of dog meat in the country

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In Kazakhstan, public controversy has arisen over claims about the possible circulation of dog meat and its alleged use in the catering industry. The trigger was publications on social media, an audio recording of an unknown man, as well as previously made statements by public figures.

Akima Nazarbayev was fined for interfering in business in Kostanay Region

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The akim of a rural district in Kostanay Region has been held accountable for unlawful interference in entrepreneurial activity. He refused a businessman the provision of a land plot, despite the presence of all approvals. Based on the results of the inspection, the plot was allocated, and the akim was fined.

Two Kazakhstanis are suspected of defrauding Medicare of over $1 billion in Chicago

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Two citizens of Kazakhstan, Anuar Abdrakhmanov and Tair Smagul, have been charged in the US with massive fraud involving Medicare and insurance payouts totalling more than $1 billion. According to the investigation, through the companies Priority One Medical Equipment and Medical Home Care Inc., fraudulent invoices were submitted for medical equipment and services that patients never received.

Violations in the spending of 66 billion tenge have been identified in the Pavlodar region

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In 2025, the Pavlodar Region Prosecutor's Office protected the state's material interests by returning 66 billion tenge to the budget, preventing unjustified expenses and recovering damages. Pre-trial investigations are ongoing into all cases of embezzlement and abuse of power, with 160 individuals held accountable and 11 found guilty by the court.

The employee of the veterinary control committee of the Ministry of Agriculture stated that there was pressure from management.

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The head of the Department of Personnel and Organisational Work of the Veterinary Control and Supervision Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Alfiya Zhamkenova, has sent a new appeal demanding protection from pressure after the Agency for Civil Service Affairs issued a submission regarding violations in the committee. According to her, instead of eliminating the violations, three memoranda with disciplinary complaints were sent to her.

The defendants of a criminal group in Astana and Almaty are suspected of extortion and violence.

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In Astana and Almaty, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Committee have detained members of a criminal organisation. According to the investigation, the suspects are linked to kidnapping, extortion, and arson of vehicles. During more than 20 searches, money, bladed weapons, and physical evidence were seized. Six individuals have been placed in a temporary detention facility, and the investigation continues.
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