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Tokayev put forward seven initiatives at the informal summit of the OTS in Turkestan

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Касым-Жомарт Токаев
In Turkestan on 15 May, an informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) took place. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented seven initiatives in the fields of digitalisation, space and culture, describing technological transformation as a priority for integration.

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Казспецэкспорт продает аварийный самолёт АН-26

Kazspetsexport is selling a damaged AN-26 aircraft.

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Казспецэкспорт продает аварийный самолёт АН-26
The "Kazspetsexport" structure of the Ministry of Defence put up for auction an AN-26 transport aircraft from 1980, deemed unfit for operation. Despite the emergency condition of the aircraft, the lot price more than tripled during the auction — from an estimated 8.2 million to 26 million tenge — but the result of the auction was later cancelled.

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The Akimat of Bostandyk District published a report on rubbish collection with AI-generated photos

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Акимат Бостандыкского района опубликовал отчет об уборке мусора с ИИ-фотографиями
A resident of Almaty has claimed that the Bostandyk district akimat used edited images in response to a complaint about rubbish near school No. 125. The post alleges that the rubbish in the photographs was removed using artificial intelligence (AI).

Why did the MMA club in Akmola Region lose its sports hall?

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Почему клуб MMA в Акмолинской области остался без спортивного зала
In the village of Shortandy, Shortandy District, Akmola Region, the sports club "Leon" has been left without a training facility. Parents of the club's members stated that the children are temporarily forced to train outdoors, while the administration explained the decision was due to complaints and safety concerns.

Residents of Pavlodar have kept their homes in the Zaton microdistrict after the protests

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Жители Павлодара сохранили дома в микрорайоне Затон после протестов
Residents of the Zaton microdistrict in Pavlodar learned at public hearings that the draft adjustment of the city's master plan had originally proposed building multi-storey housing and a school on the site of their private homes. However, following appeals from residents, the authorities have decided to preserve the existing housing.

The government has approved the construction of a pharmaceutical plant in the Karaganda region worth 42.5 billion tenge.

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Правительство одобрило строительство фармзавода в Карагандинской области стоимостью 42,5 млрд тенге
The Government of Kazakhstan has approved the construction and modernisation of a pharmaceutical complex in the Karaganda region worth 42.5 billion tenge. The project involves the production of 74 types of medicines, including drugs for the treatment of oncological and orphan diseases.

Eco Almaty has reported that levels of pollutants have been exceeded in Almaty.

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Eco Almaty сообщила о превышении показателей загрязняющих веществ в Алматы
In the Nauryzbai district of Almaty, following residents' complaints about smells and deteriorating air quality, an inspection of atmospheric indicators was carried out. The study found acceptable levels had been exceeded for several indicators, including nitrogen dioxide, benzene, and dust.

The Ministry of Agriculture has called the export of beef from Kazakhstan under the guise of potatoes a hoax

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Контрабанда мяса
Minister of Agriculture Aydarbek Saparov has denied reports of Kazakh meat being smuggled out under the guise of potatoes, calling them fake. According to the minister, the department is strengthening border controls.

Typical uranium mining contract put up for discussion in Kazakhstan

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добыча урана
The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy has put forward for discussion a standard form of contract for uranium extraction. The document establishes mandatory requirements for financial contributions, in-country value, and environmental obligations for new agreements in the sector.

The "Ar. Rukh. Hak." Foundation and public discussions of its funding

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иностранное финансирование НПО
In various years, the public foundation 'Ar. Rukh. Hak.' has been mentioned in publications and public statements in connection with receiving foreign funding and the activities of its leadership. The FBK editorial office presents information from open sources regarding grants, public statements, and business activities of individuals associated with the foundation.

KNB detained former head of the problem loan fund Daulet Bakbergen in Kazakhstan

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КНБ задержал экс-главу фонда проблемных кредитов
The KNB has detained the former head of the Problem Loan Fund, Daulet Bakbergen, on suspicion of abusing his official powers. He has been brought from Astana to Almaty, where the investigation is being conducted. Under the article, he could face up to 7 years' imprisonment; other suspects have not yet been named.

Inconsistencies in snow removal tenders have been identified in Aktobe.

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Несостыковки в тендерах
In Aktobe, discrepancies have been identified in the data regarding contractors' equipment and staff during snow removal tenders. The tender documentation featured dump trucks and drivers who, according to the submitted information, were simultaneously listed as employed by other companies. The akimat confirmed some of the violations following a complaint.