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Residents of Aktau report problems with the sewage system

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Жители Актау сообщают о проблемах с системой водоотведения
Residents of Aktau report persistent problems with the drainage system, which, they claim, is not working properly. Amid the complaints, financial violations have been identified in the operations of the enterprise "KZHSHA", including non-fulfilment of the tariff estimate to the tune of 30 million tenge and a fine. Across Kazakhstan as a whole, drainage systems are characterised by a high level of wear and tear, and their modernisation requires around 1.9 trillion tenge.

Animal rights activists have opposed new regulations on animal trapping in Kazakhstan

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Зоозащитники выступили против новых норм отлова животных в Казахстане
In Kazakhstan, changes to the rules on the capture and keeping of stray animals are being discussed, including the possibility of euthanasia and new holding periods. Animal rights activists have opposed the initiative, citing risks of abuse and the ineffectiveness of such measures, while some deputies support the changes, referencing budget costs. The Ministry of Ecology has clarified that euthanasia will not be applied automatically and that alternative solutions are possible.

A resident of North Kazakhstan Region found dozens of live chicks at a dump in Petropavlovsk.

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Житель СКО обнаружил десятки живых цыплят на свалке в Петропавловске
A resident of the North Kazakhstan region discovered dozens of chicks on a rubbish dump that had hatched from discarded eggs. He heard chirping while unloading the rubbish, found the eggs among the waste, and took the chicks home. He published a video of the find on TikTok. It is believed that the eggs may have been thrown away by a poultry farm, although official agencies have not confirmed the source.

The Government of Kazakhstan has recorded economic growth alongside a decline in oil production.

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экономика Казахстана 2026
Kazakhstan's economy grew by 3% in the first quarter of 2026, despite a notable decline in the oil sector. The key factor behind this resilience was the strengthening of non-resource industries and a shift in the structure of growth.

Security forces in Kyrgyzstan have detained the former deputy head of the State Committee for National Security on charges of abuse of office.

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Силовики Кыргызстана задержали экс-замглавы ГКНБ по делу о злоупотреблении
In Kyrgyzstan, former Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, Timur Shabdanbekov, has been detained on suspicion of abuse of office. According to media reports, six other committee employees, as well as a number of former officials and business representatives, have also been detained in connection with the same case. Official bodies have not disclosed details of the investigation and have not specified the circumstances of the case.

Two people died in a ground collapse in Pavlodar

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Два человека погибли при обрушении грунта в Павлодаре
In Pavlodar, a ground collapse approximately six metres deep occurred during excavation work. Five people were trapped under the rubble, two of whom died and three were injured. Rescuers extracted the injured, and they received medical assistance. The police have launched an investigation, and compliance with safety protocols at the site is being reviewed.

The student was awarded for defending minors on a bus in Ust-Kamenogorsk

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Студента наградили за защиту несовершеннолетних в автобусе в Усть-Каменогорске
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, student Olzhas Auelbekov, who intervened in a conflict on a bus and stood up for underage girls, received an award from Majilis deputy Lukbek Tumashinov. The incident occurred on 13 March, after which all participants were taken to the police. According to the Department of Internal Affairs of the East Kazakhstan Region, one man was held accountable for harassment, while the student himself was charged with petty hooliganism after using force.

The rules for taking the driving test were discussed in Kazakhstan.

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Правила сдачи экзамена на права обсудили в Казахстане
In Kazakhstan, new rules for taking driving tests have been approved. Citizens are now allowed an unlimited number of paid retakes, with a minimum interval of ten days between attempts. Artificial intelligence technologies are also being introduced, oversight of the exam process is being strengthened, and administrative liability for violations is being imposed. Additionally, requirements for driving schools are being tightened and their licensing is under consideration.

The tender results for road repairs in the Abai region are being contested due to documents.

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Результаты тендера на ремонт дорог в области Абай оспаривают из-за документов
In the Abai region, a competitor of the winner of a road repair tender worth around 2 billion tenge has sent a complaint to journalist Mikhail Kozachkov. The appeal alleges that the limited liability partnership "KazNIPI DORTRANS" may have provided false information about its experience, including disputed documents and data concerning work on the "Taldykorgan – Kalbatau – Ust-Kamenogorsk" route. This stated experience was accepted by the customer, NC KazAvtoZhol JSC, despite doubts previously raised.

Irtysh erodes the bank near a village in the East Kazakhstan region

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Иртыш размывает берег у села в Восточно-Казахстанской области
In the village of Praporshchikovo, due to the rising level of the Irtysh, the erosion of the riverbank has worsened, bringing it closer to residential houses. Residents report a long-standing problem and the decreasing distance to the buildings. Authorities claim there is no threat and plan to continue reinforcing the bank after the water subsides.

<p>The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has identified illegal dividend payments worth 6.8 billion tenge at Almaty Airport.</p>

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финансовые нарушения
The Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance has identified an illegal dividend payment of 6.8 billion tenge at Almaty International Airport to a legal entity that is not a shareholder. The funds have been returned to the airport's account and will be allocated to infrastructure development and service improvements for passengers.

The court in Astana heard a case concerning the theft of 95 million tenge via Instagram.

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Instagram-мошенничество
In Astana, a court found a 30-year-old man guilty of receiving money from members of the public between 2021 and 2025 while posing as a mortgage broker on Instagram. According to the investigation, 25 people were affected, and the total damage exceeded 95 million tenge. The defendant was sentenced to six years' imprisonment.

After the roof collapse, the school contractor in the Kostanay region was ordered to pay 266 million tenge.

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обрушение кровли школы
The Specialised Inter-District Economic Court of Kostanay Region upheld a claim by a state body against a contractor for the recovery of over 266 million tenge in damages. The grounds were improper performance of a school construction contract and the subsequent collapse of the sports hall roof. The court's decision has not yet entered into legal force.

АДГС признало нарушение этики в конфликте в управлении спорта Карагандинской области

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служебный конфликт
The Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has completed an internal investigation into the conflict between the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sport of the Karaganda Region, Serik Sapiyev, and his deputy, Dauren Yesimkhanov. Based on the findings of the investigation, it was determined that the head of the department’s actions show signs of violating the requirements of the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants. The materials have been submitted for review to the Ethics Council.

The red-pink water in the ditches of Makinsk has received an official explanation.

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красно-розовая вода
Environmentalists have identified the source of contamination in the ditches with pink-red water in the city of Makinsk, Akmola Region. Following an inspection, responsibility has been placed on a local industrial enterprise — Makinsk Thermal Insulation Plant LLP. An administrative protocol has been drawn up against the company, and the materials have been sent to court.
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