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The suspect in the criminal case faces up to 10 years' imprisonment with confiscation of property. The article also provides for a ban on holding certain positions or engaging in specific types of activities for a period of up to 10 years.

In Kazakhstan, seven accidents at oil and gas facilities were recorded in the first quarter, which is 40% higher than the previous year's level. State authorities carried out 226 inspections, identified over 5,000 violations, and suspended the operation of 312 hazardous facilities.

The IX International Book Fair "Astana Eurasian Book Fair-2026" continues in Astana. This is one of the most significant cultural and educational events in Central Asia, bringing together publishers, experts and readers on one platform.

The UK Parliament has agreed the final version of the law on tobacco and vapes, which bans the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 1 January 2009. The document also tightens the rules on the sale of vapes and nicotine-containing products. The article also notes that Kazakhstan has had a complete ban on vapes since 2024.

Several horses in the village of Zhanа-Kiyma in the Zhaksyn district of the Akmola region suddenly lost the ability to move and began sitting on the ground. After examination, specialists determined that the cause of the condition was a tick attack.

The investment income of the UAPF fell by 240 billion tenge in March. The National Bank of Kazakhstan explained the change by the strengthening of the tenge against the dollar, as around 40% of pension assets are denominated in foreign currency. At the same time, since the start of the year the indicator has remained positive, exceeding 270 billion tenge.

In Atyrau, a literary meeting took place with the participation of well-known Kazakhstani writers, aimed at developing an interest in reading among young people. The event was part of a programme timed to coincide with National Book Day, and brought together students and authors in an open dialogue format.

In the North Kazakhstan Region, on 23 April, a large fire broke out at an oil processing plant in the village of Novoishimskoye. The flames engulfed the grain dryer building, and fire brigades along with a fire train were called in to extinguish it. The fire was later completely put out, with no casualties.

In connection with the case of the explosion at the "Plov Centre" café in Shchuchinsk, two more suspects have been detained — the director of an automotive gas filling station and a gas cylinder deliveryman. They are suspected of violating safety requirements during the filling and delivery of cylinders. The court has placed one suspect in custody and the other under house arrest.

In the Kostanay region, three officers from the Rudny criminal police department have been detained. They are suspected of receiving a bribe under Part 3 of Article 366 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Kostanay court has chosen a preventive measure in the form of detention, and a pre-trial investigation is underway.