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MoD refuted information about sailors at exercises in the Caspian

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Минобороны опровергло информацию о матросах на учениях на Каспии
Information is circulating on social media about two conscript sailors, Akhmetov and Mağauiia, who allegedly went missing during exercises in the Caspian. The Ministry of Defence has refuted this information, stating that the servicemen were carrying out training tasks on shore and are currently continuing their service.

A group of drop workers generated a turnover of more than 415 million tenge for the Vavada online casino in Karaganda

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Группа дроповодов обеспечила оборот более 415 млн тенге для интернет-казино Vavada в Караганде
In the Karaganda region, the activities of a group that provided the acceptance and withdrawal of funds for players of the online casino Vavada were stopped. More than 415 million tenge was channelled through 23 drop accounts.

Deputies of the Kurultai collected 146 million tenge for the families of fallen soldiers

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Депутаты Курултая собрали 146 млн тенге для семей погибших военных
Deputies of the Kurultai have raised 146 million 650 thousand tenge in personal funds to help the families of the dead and injured servicemen after the tragedy during military exercises in the Mangystau region. The funds will be sent to the «Ұлттық рух» fund, and the collection continues.

Lithuania has closed visa issuing centres in Kazakhstan and other countries due to a “terrorist threat”

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Литва закрыла центры выдачи виз в Казахстане и других странах из-за «угрозы терроризма»
Lithuania has closed the external centres through which foreigners submitted documents for obtaining a residence permit in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, as well as in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The country's authorities linked the decision to an assessment of security risks and the threat of terrorism.

Five Ministry of Defence officials detained in case over deaths of service personnel

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Пять должностных лиц минобороны задержаны по делу о гибели военнослужащих
Five officials of the Ministry of Defence system have been detained on suspicion of criminal offences related to negligent performance of duty and violation of navigation rules, which resulted in grave consequences. They have all been placed in a temporary detention facility (IVS).

Government commission names criminal case articles following the deaths of servicemen

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Правительственная комиссия назвала статьи уголовных дел по факту гибели военнослужащих
A government commission chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev has reviewed the results of the priority investigative measures into the deaths of servicemen during exercises in the Mangystau Region. The meeting also discussed the condition of the rescued serviceman and measures to support the families.

How Sanzhar Bokayev built a reputation as a people's defender in Kazakhstan

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
Политическая кампания

Sanjar Bokayev is a Kazakh public figure, leader of the movement against the recycling levy and initiator of the Namys party. On 18 March 2026, he was detained in Almaty on suspicion of large-scale fraud and dissemination of deliberately false information.

Why do statements from business representatives about democracy after the referendum raise questions

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
референдум 2026
After the constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan, entrepreneur Zhanar Suleimenova spoke out in the public debate on the political system. Her statements on democracy and political reforms sparked discussion against the backdrop of her family background and the career of her husband Daniyar Berlibayev within the state oil and gas sector. The media has also mentioned the family’s foreign assets, which has heightened interest in this debate.

Nurlan Smagulov has entered the Forbes billionaires list for the first time

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
Нурлан Смагулов
Kazakhstani entrepreneur Nurlan Smagulov has entered the Forbes world billionaires list for the first time. The publication estimates his wealth at approximately $1.3 billion. The ranking was published in the annual global billionaires list for 2026.

The KNBS reported on a pre-trial investigation into the agricultural inspectorate of the Turkestan region.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
коррупция в сельском хозяйстве
The editorial board of the FBRK sent a request to the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan regarding the possible detention of the head of the territorial inspectorate in the agro-industrial complex in the Turkestan region. In its response, the department reported that a pre-trial investigation was underway. The NSC refused to disclose any further details.

Who will be able to work as a private detective in Kazakhstan

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
частные детективы
In Kazakhstan, a package of bills regulating the activities of private detectives has been reviewed. The documents introduce licensing of the profession, establish qualification requirements and administrative liability for violations. The amendments also determine the procedure for using the results of detective work in criminal proceedings.
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