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Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations prevented the flooding of a village in the Kyzylorda region.

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Спасатели МЧС предотвратили подтопление села в Кызылординской области
In the village of Birlik, Kazaly District, Kyzylorda Region, large-scale work to eliminate the threat of flooding in the residential sector, caused by a sharp rise in water levels in the local irrigation ditch system, has been completed. The situation was brought under control on the night of 24 April 2026.

Labour inspection protected the employment rights of 17,500 Kazakhstani citizens in the first quarter of 2026

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инспекция труда Казахстан
The State Labour Inspectorate in Kazakhstan identified over 2,000 violations in the first quarter of 2026 and secured the protection of the rights of 17,500 workers. At the same time, the number of complaints and inspections increased.

Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev visited the International Centre for Artificial Intelligence Alem․ai

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Касым-Жомарт Токаев посетил Международный центр искусственного интеллекта Alem․ai
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Alem.ai International Centre for Artificial Intelligence. During his working visit, he discussed key projects in the field of technology and innovation, and also took part in launching initiatives to promote the development of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan.

Prosecutors have requested a 30-year prison sentence for the former president of South Korea.

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Прокуроры запросили 30 лет тюрьмы для экс-президента Южной Кореи
A special group of prosecutors has called for a sentence of 30 years' imprisonment for the former President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol. He is accused of aiding the enemy in connection with organising the dispatch of military drones towards Pyongyang.

The Minister of Transport commented on the incident involving 52 injured passengers on a train in Almaty.

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Министр транспорта прокомментировал инцидент с 52 пострадавшими в поезде в Алматы
Minister of Transport Nurlan Saurambayev has commented on the carbon monoxide poisoning incident on a train at Almaty-2 station, which resulted in 52 people being injured. According to him, the carriage belonged to a private company, and the investigation is in its final stages.

Ministry of Transport has reported an increase in toll charges for motorways in Kazakhstan

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Министерство транспорта сообщило о росте сборов с платных дорог в Казахстане
By 2026, revenue from toll roads in Kazakhstan is planned to increase to 120 billion tenge, driven by the expansion of the road network to 6.7 thousand km and rising traffic intensity. Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbaev noted that by 2029 the length of toll sections will reach 10 thousand km, with annual revenues hitting 250 billion tenge.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on companies from Kazakhstan and other countries

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Европейский Союз ввёл санкции против компаний из Казахстана и других стран
The European Union has approved the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions, which directly affects companies from Central Asia. The Kazakhstani firm United Trading Group, suspected of supplying components for the production of semiconductors in the interests of the Russian military-industrial complex, has been hit by blocking restrictions.

Flooding between villages in the North Kazakhstan Region was caught on video in the area of water pipeline works

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разлив воды
The FBRK editorial office has received video recordings showing water flooding the countryside. The footage is believed to have been taken in the area between the villages of Mayskoye and Bostandyk in the Akzhar district of the North Kazakhstan region.

Heavy rain in Kentau caused flooding of streets and residential buildings.

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Сильный дождь в Кентау вызвал подтопления улиц и жилых домов
On 23 April, a heavy downpour occurred in the city of Kentau, Turkestan Region, leading to flooding of streets, markets and the entrances to residential buildings. In some areas, water levels reached 10–25 cm. Rescue workers and municipal services were deployed to deal with the aftermath.

The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan has outlined its position on the development of local self-government.

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развитие местного самоуправления
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov has responded to a request from Senate deputies regarding the expansion of financial autonomy for rural districts. The government did not support transferring part of the corporate income tax and VAT to the fourth-level budgets, but is working on transferring certain tax revenues and environmental fines. Amendments are being considered in the Mazhilis.

A cannabis drug supply channel has been shut down in the Zhambyl region.

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Канал сбыта наркотиков
In the Zhambyl region, the activities of a group of four individuals suspected of selling cannabis-based narcotics on an especially large scale have been stopped. Over 100 kg of marijuana and more than 2 kg of hashish have been seized. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated under Part 3 of Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The suspect in the organisation of an online casino has been arrested and extradited to Kazakhstan.

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онлайн-казино
In the Mangystau region, an investigation is underway into the activities of Rantik Bakhtiyar Ogly, who is suspected of organising an illegal gambling business via the online platform «bingo37_pro». According to the investigation, more than 3.1 billion tenge passed through accounts registered by money mules. Bakhtiyar Ogly was detained in Georgia and extradited to Kazakhstan.

Gulbaram Musagazina has been dismissed after her detention in Kostanay Region

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Гульбарам Мусагазина
Deputy akim of Kostanay region Gulbaram Musagazina submitted her resignation on the day of her detention. She is suspected of exceeding her authority in connection with a case involving the procurement of medical equipment for the region. The court has imposed a preventive measure of house arrest.