Fisherman netted a bag of cartridges on a lake in Almaty
On Lake "Mayak" in Almaty, a fisherman pulled a bag of cartridges out of the water instead of a catch. The man reported the find to the police, and the ammunition was seized.
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Microsoft is introducing restrictions for its AI models
Microsoft has unveiled a new AI Code of Conduct, which sets out mandatory rules of behaviour for its AI models. The document provides for a ban on cyber-attacks, nuclear weapons and the creation of deepfakes, and also requires that the possibility of human control over the systems be preserved.
Tokayev proposed that the South Korean defence corporation use Kazakhstan to enter Central Asia
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Seoul with Kim Dong-won, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group. The Head of State proposed that the South Korean corporation implement joint projects in Kazakhstan, using the country as a technological platform for entering the markets of Central Asia.
The wedding of Nazarbayev's son took place in a closed format in Astana
The wedding of 21-year-old Tauman Nazarbayev in Astana took place in a closed format: guests were asked not to use their phones, and after the main banquet the celebration continued at a private afterparty. Jah Khalib performed at the event.
Geese are once again dying en masse in the North Kazakhstan Region
In the village of Shakhovskoye in the Kyzylzhar district of the North Kazakhstan region (NKR), a mass die-off of domestic geese has begun again. According to the villagers, approximately a third of the flock has already died.
Tokayev awarded five South Korean figures the Order of Dostyk
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Seoul on a state visit. During the trip, the Head of State presented state awards to Korean figures.
Students from Kyrgyzstan have apologised after the scandal involving Kenesary Khan
Two students from Kyrgyzstan studying in Astana on an exchange programme have apologised following the furore over their remarks about Kenesary Khan during a livestream. The young women stated that they had not intended to humiliate the Kazakh people or insult their historical memory.
Wolf organs sold as ‘amulets’ in Almaty
In Almaty, people are offering dried female wolf reproductive organs for sale through social media for up to 100,000 tenge. The seller attributes protective and "magical" properties to the product, including the ability to help with infertility and bring good luck.
A suspect in the embezzlement of 238 million tenge in subsidies has been extradited from Georgia
A female citizen of Kazakhstan has been extradited from Georgia to face criminal prosecution in a case of repeated large-scale fraud. According to the investigation, she participated in a scheme to unlawfully obtain budget funds intended for state support of agricultural producers.
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil refining to 39 million tonnes per year
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil refining volumes from 18 to 39 million tonnes per year, and to change the ratio of extraction to refining from 5:1 to 2.5:1. These targets are set out in the Concept for the Development of the Oil Refining Industry for 2025–2040.
The court ordered compulsory treatment for a woman who killed her mother-in-law in Atyrau
A court in the Atyrau region has heard a criminal case concerning the murder of an elderly woman. The defendant was found to have committed the act while in a state of insanity and was relieved of criminal liability. She has been ordered to undergo compulsory treatment in a specialised psychiatric hospital under intensive supervision.
The man suffered a chemical burn to his oesophagus after a drink from a café in Almaty
In Almaty, a man suffered a second-degree chemical burn to his oesophagus after consuming a drink delivered from a café. He was hospitalised in the Central City Clinical Hospital with a diagnosis of "poisoning by an unidentified substance". The patient's condition is assessed as stable.
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan has taken the situation under control following the explosion in Shchuchinsk.
A gas cylinder explosion occurred in a café in the town of Shchuchinsk, Akmola Region. Seven people died and 28 were injured. The authorities reported that a criminal case has been opened, compensation will be paid to the families of the deceased and the injured, and medical assistance and support will be provided by the akimat and the café administration.
What did the VAP find in JSC "Centre of Electronic Finance"? (Part 2)
During an audit of JSC "Centre of Electronic Finance", auditors recorded payment for services before a contract was signed, procurement from a sole supplier who had started work six months before the tender, a financial statement audit with a conflict of interest, and an incident involving the transfer of access to government servers to third parties from foreign countries. Materials relating to three episodes have been submitted to criminal prosecution authorities.
What did the VAP find in JSC "Centre for Electronic Finance"? (Part 1)
The Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan audited the activities of JSC "Centre for Electronic Finance" for 2020–2024. Financial violations totalling 566 million tenge, inefficient use of funds amounting to 764 million tenge, and ineffective planning worth 12.7 billion tenge were identified.
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