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Almaty residents complained about a pungent smell near a construction site

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Жители Алматы пожаловались на едкий запах рядом со стройкой
Residents of several apartment blocks in Almaty are complaining about a pungent smell near a construction site on 235 Mukanov Street. According to them, the smell has persisted for about three weeks and is accompanied by throat and eye irritation. However, the akimat stated that no violations of sanitary norms were identified.

American and Asian companies have shown an interest in the privatisation of Uzbekistan's UzAuto Motors

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Американские и азиатские компании заинтересовались приватизацией узбекской UzAuto Motors
Companies from the USA, South Korea and China have shown interest in the privatisation of UzAuto Motors and UzAuto Motors Powertrain in Uzbekistan. The authorities are developing a sale strategy and promise open international bidding. One of the key issues remains the General Motors (GM) technology licence, which expires in 2027.

The Maldives is creating artificial islands for billionaires amid a debt crisis

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Мальдивы создают искусственные острова для миллиардеров на фоне долгового кризиса
The Maldives is developing a $790 million artificial island project and preparing a residency-by-investment programme. The authorities are hoping to attract foreign capital amid high government debt, but the initiative has raised questions about the transparency of financial transactions, investor vetting and protection of the marine environment.

The Ministry of Agriculture explained its refusal to publish a map of anthrax burial sites

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Министерство сельского хозяйства объяснило отказ публиковать карту сибиреязвенных захоронений
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) refused to publish a map of anthrax burial sites, explaining this by the risk of misuse of the information. At the same time, the department claims that state bodies possess the necessary information, and the violations identified at the burial sites have been rectified.

Zhumangarin did not confirm an increase in the minimum wage in Kazakhstan

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Жумангарин не подтвердил повышение минимальной зарплаты в Казахстане
The minimum wage (MW) in Kazakhstan currently remains at 85,000 tenge. Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin stated that the issue of an increase was discussed, but the corresponding changes have not yet been included in the draft budget for 2027–2029.

The MFA explained the difficulties with returning Kazakhstani citizens from the combat zone

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МИД объяснил сложности с возвращением казахстанцев из зоны боевых действий
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashikbayev explained the difficulties with returning Kazakhstani citizens from the combat zone in Ukraine. According to him, the ministry checks the circumstances of each case, and citizens bear responsibility for the documents they have signed.

A manufacturer of armoured vehicles was sentenced to community service for insulting a competitor

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Производителя бронетехники приговорили к общественным работам за оскорбление конкурента
The manufacturer of armoured vehicles, Aibek Barys, was found guilty of insulting the entrepreneur Marat Yesimseitov and sentenced to 60 hours of community service. In the appellate instance, he was released from punishment due to an amnesty.

How the state adopted the Tasqyn system without measuring forecast accuracy

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Прогнозирование паводков
Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development responded to a request from the FBRC regarding the acceptance criteria for the "Tasqyn" system. The system was accepted into commercial operation by an act dated 6 February 2025; the subject of acceptance was the correctness of the software code, not the accuracy of forecasts. The ministry did not provide specific indicators of forecast precision, error margin, or reliability.

What has been learned about the Asem Shabelskaya case in Shchuchinsk: an investigation by the FBRC

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дело Асем Шабельской в Щучинске
After the first publication about the death of Asem Shabelskaya in Shchuchinsk, Burabay district, Akmola region, the FBRK team travelled to the town to conduct its own investigation. The picture that has been pieced together is considerably more complete than what had been published previously, and in some places diverges from the already known version of events.

The rise of STIs in Europe and questions regarding the epidemic control system in Kazakhstan

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Исследование инфекционных заболеваний
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recorded in 2024 a decade-high increase in bacterial STIs in Europe: the incidence of gonorrhoea has risen by 303% since 2015. Almost simultaneously, at a Kazakh briefing by the Central Communications Service, answers were given about brucellosis and summer sanitary control, revealing a similar systemic paradox.

The Prosecutor's Office of Karaganda Region found no violations in the case of the tragic death of Meruert Aulbayeva.

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Смерть пациентки
The Prosecutor's Office of the Karaganda Region found no grounds for criminal prosecution of doctors in the case of the death of Meruert Aulbayeva. According to the department's findings, the violation committed by one of the doctors is not considered gross and does not contain elements of criminal offences. Meanwhile, the surgeon found guilty of negligence avoided punishment due to the expiry of the statute of limitations in the case.

The Ministry of Water Resources recognised violations at the Ileksky quarries

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
Разработка карьеров на Илеке
Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan has for the first time confirmed violations at quarries in the floodplain of the Ilek River in the Aktobe region. Companies have been fined over 1.5 million tenge for illegal sand extraction and unauthorised blocking of the river channel. A comprehensive assessment of the impact on the hydrology of the Ilek is not provided for by the department.
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