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The embankment near the former residence of Dariga Nazarbayeva has opened in Astana

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A section of the embankment in Astana, which had been closed due to a nearby residence linked to Dariga Nazarbayeva, has been opened for free passage. Following the completion of improvement works, residents have gained access to the pedestrian route along Ataturk Park.

Kazakhstan has requested a $75 million loan from the World Bank for AI development

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Kazakhstan is discussing with the World Bank the possibility of obtaining a loan of up to $75 million to implement a project in the field of artificial intelligence, startups and Industry 4.0 technologies. The project is at the negotiation stage, and a decision on its approval is scheduled for early September.

A resident of Shymkent sustained serious injuries after an attempt to conscript him into the army

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23-year-old resident of Shymkent suffered serious injuries after falling from the third floor of a building housing a gaming club. His mother claims that shortly before the incident, police officers attempted to forcibly take her son to the military enlistment office. A criminal case has been opened regarding the incident.

Audit in Kazakhstan reveals shortfall of 730 billion tenge in tax revenue to the budget

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In Kazakhstan, the state audit of the effectiveness of tax and customs administration for 2025 has been completed. The inspection showed that the republican budget received 730 billion tenge less in tax revenues, and also revealed financial and procedural violations.

The Ministry of the Interior has detained a suspected hitman in connection with a transnational organised crime group case.

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan (MIA) has reported on the conduct of an international special operation against members of a transnational organised criminal group (OCG) across the territory of three states. During the operation, alleged members of the criminal structure were detained, and investigations into a number of incidents are ongoing.

110 cases of corruption offences have been identified in Kazakhstan since the start of 2026

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From the beginning of 2026, the National Security Committee (KNB) has registered 126 criminal offences, 110 of which are linked to corruption. Investigations have been completed into 129 cases, with 121 sent to court. In the concluded cases, damage amounting to 18 billion tenge has been established, of which over 100 million tenge has been reimbursed to the budget.

The authorities have announced tighter controls on illegal water abstraction and the water market in Kazakhstan.

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The Ministry of Water Resources and the Prosecutor General’s Office are strengthening control over illegal water abstraction and the “black market” for water in Kazakhstan. A Roadmap has been developed, incorporating resource auditing, digital monitoring, water-saving technologies and anti-corruption measures. Minister Nurzhan Nurzhigitov emphasised the need for coordinated action to hold violators accountable.

Illegal iron ore mining has been identified in the Karaganda region

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In the Karaganda region, illegal iron ore mining has been uncovered: an enterprise operated without a licence for four years, exporting raw materials abroad. According to the prosecutor's office, the damage to the state exceeded 2 billion tenge. Three suspects have been arrested, and property worth more than 500 million tenge has been seized. The criminal case has been sent to court.

The head of the district police department has been convicted of bribery in Shymkent.

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The Shymkent court has considered a criminal case against the head of a district police department, accused of accepting a bribe. According to the prosecution, he received 6 million tenge for softening the classification of a criminal case. The court found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to 6 years in prison.

Control over fakes about the new Constitution has been strengthened in Kazakhstan

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Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting to explain the draft of Kazakhstan's new Constitution, emphasising its people-centred nature and focus on the country's long-term development. Particular attention was paid to combating disinformation about the Constitution and strengthening control over fake news on social media. The government also issued a number of specific instructions on developing science, implementing AI, and forming a new model of scientific and technological development by 2026.
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