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The FBPC editorial office has received photographs of road markings on Mangilik El Avenue in Astana, which appear uneven, partially worn away, and inconsistent. According to eyewitnesses, in certain sections a dashed line has been applied instead of a correct bus lane designation, and the Bus Lane marking itself has been laid down with violations.

Almaty resident reports collection of up to 200,000 tenge from pupils for prom and complains about a non-transparent budget. The Ministry of Education stated that the school is not involved in the collection of funds and the fact of violations has not been confirmed.

In military unit 5573 of the National Guard in Astana, a video surveillance system based on artificial intelligence is being tested. The technology analyses the behaviour and emotional state of service personnel and, when signs of aggression are detected, automatically sends notifications to commanders and specialists. If its effectiveness is confirmed, the system may be deployed in other military units as well.

In Astana, a man who was intoxicated resisted police officers, insulted them, and used physical force, causing bodily harm without damage to health. The court found him guilty and imposed a sentence of 3 years' imprisonment; the verdict has entered into legal force.

In the Atyrau region, following a disciplinary investigation, six employees of educational institutions have been dismissed, and a further 24 have been held accountable. According to police data, the violations are linked to the improper fulfilment of duties by school administrations and private security services. The region is also discussing the strengthening of crime prevention and the introduction of technologies, including artificial intelligence systems for security monitoring.

The ARRFR has required financial companies in Kazakhstan to switch their communications with clients to the Aitu messenger in order to protect personal data. The initiative is being implemented on the instructions of the presidential administration and has raised concerns among market participants regarding the reliability of the service, potential costs, and its limited audience. Earlier, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had ordered a verification of data on the number of platform users.

According to data from the International Monetary Fund, Kazakhstan has taken the leading position in GDP per capita among the CIS countries and Central Asia, ahead of Russia and China. The figure stood at $14,770 per person in 2025. The growth is attributed to raw material exports, investment and macroeconomic stability, although in terms of the rate of increase over a longer period, a number of Transcaucasian countries show higher momentum.

In the Almaty region, on the grounds of the Shelek District Hospital, a dump of medical preparations was discovered, including waste subject to mandatory disposal. The police have registered a pre-trial investigation and are establishing the circumstances of the violation. Sanitary services have been brought in to carry out an inspection. A similar case involving medical waste was previously recorded in Ust-Kamenogorsk, where those responsible were brought to disciplinary account.

The Majilis has adopted a bill introducing amendments to the Law "On Responsible Treatment of Animals", which introduces the possibility of euthanasia, removes the priority of sterilisation, and transfers responsibility for vaccination to owners. The document also obliges local executive bodies (akimats) to respond promptly to threats posed by animals and provides for new approaches to regulating their numbers.