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Lawyer Serik Berkamalov has spoken out about pressure on the court in the Sanzhar Bokayev case

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Юрист Серик Беркамалов высказался о давлении на суд по делу Санжара Бокаева
The attempt to appeal to the UN Special Rapporteur in the Sanzhar Bokayev case raised questions from human rights defender and public figure Serik Barkamalov. In his opinion, international human rights mechanisms should not become an instrument of pressure on a national court, and the guilt of the defendant should be established by a court on the basis of law and the evidence examined.

Rescuers from the Emergency Situations Ministry evacuated 32 people from a smoke-filled residential complex in Astana

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Спасатели
On 27 October at 04:21, the emergency services received a report of a fire in the car park of a residential complex on Saraishyk Street in Astana. Emergency Situations Ministry staff rescued 32 people, including 13 children.

Protests have swept across Europe amid the students' election victory in Serbia

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On 24–25 October 2026, protests took place in several European countries, and in Serbia the list supported by students won the snap parliamentary elections. In France, Italy, Spain, Albania and Portugal, participants spoke out against social problems and the actions of the authorities. In a number of cities, the demonstrations were accompanied by clashes with the police.

Agro Protein LLP: pseudo-activism in Akkol against the plant’s proven violations

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Галина Федюшко
On 17 August 2026, a video appeared on social media showing the "upcoming opening" of Agro Protein LLP in Akkol, although, according to government agencies as of the end of August, the plant is not officially operational. The FBK editorial team decided to investigate what exactly was being celebrated that evening and who is behind the active defence of the plant on social media.

The Housing and Utilities Department of Burabay District admitted to a violation of the law during the procurement of repairs to the KNB building.

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Remont zdania KNB
The Housing and Communal Services and Housing Inspection Department of Burabay District concluded a direct contract for the repair of the National Security Committee building in Shchuchinsk. The Department of Internal State Audit for Akmola Region identified a violation of the law on public procurement in the selection of the procurement method. The head of the department acknowledged the violation and did not appeal the fine.

Veterinarians suggest naming the "unknown disease" in Kazakhstan "Tashimov's disease".

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Padezh skota
Doctor of Veterinary Sciences Gaisa Absatirov commented on Facebook on the cattle deaths in Atyrau Region. He noted that a diagnosis has not yet been established, but livestock are already undergoing preventive vaccination, and suggested naming unidentified diseases after the geography of the outbreak — for example, "Kenzek disease" or even "Tashimova disease".

After a request from the FB RC, the Ministry of Culture reminded Astana Airport of its obligation to respond to the media.

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Airport
The Ministry of Culture and Information (MCI) of the Republic of Kazakhstan has responded to the request from the Bureau of Journalistic Investigations (BJI) regarding its assessment of Astana airport's refusal to comment on the circumstances of its own financial reporting. The ministry indicated that the law does not require media outlets to confirm the credentials of the editor-in-chief with each request, and it has sent a recommendatory letter to the airport urging compliance with legislation.
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