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Kazakhstan expects almost 65 billion tenge from Russia for the lease of Baikonur and the testing ranges.

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Казахстан ожидает почти 65 млрд тенге от России за аренду Байконура и полигонов
In 2027, Kazakhstan expects to receive 64.82 billion tenge from Russia for the lease of the Baikonur complex and the use of military test sites. Such revenues are provided for in the draft republican budget for 2027–2029.

Media lawyers consider the restriction of access to Kurultai deputies in the corridors to be controversial.

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Курултай, журналисты, Болат Кальянбеков, медиаюристы, доступ к информации, депутаты Казахстана, свобода слова
Media lawyers and human rights organisations have expressed concern over the possible restriction of journalists' access to MPs in the corridors of the Kurultai. In their view, the new requirements should have a clear legal basis, be officially adopted and published in advance.

Astana police have identified more than 30 thousand violations as part of "Taza Kazakhstan".

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Астана, Казахстан, благоустройство, Таза Қазақстан, санитарная чистота, МВД Казахстана, строительные отходы
Since the beginning of 2026, more than 30,000 violations related to non-compliance with requirements for urban improvement and sanitary cleanliness have been identified in Astana. Inspections are being carried out as part of the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan".

The State Register of Psychologists is being introduced in Kazakhstan

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Государственный реестр психологов вводят в Казахстане
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population has developed a draft of the Rules for maintaining the state register of psychologists, as well as for including specialists in the register and removing them from it. The document has been put out for public consultation until 15 September 2026.

Three "Keleshek mektebi" schools opened in Atyrau Region on Knowledge Day

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Келешек мектебі
In the Atyrau region, three new schools were brought into operation on the first day of the academic year under the national project "Keleshek mektebi" — two in the villages of the Kurmangazy district and one in the town of Kulsary. This completes the construction of all nine schools planned under the project in the region.

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How USAID influences human rights and LGBT projects in Kazakhstan

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Инициативы Агентства США по международному развитию
The media has revealed new details about the activities of the United States Agency for International Development in Kazakhstan. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange stated that the agency’s programmes, formally presented as humanitarian and human rights initiatives, may have included support for media outlets, opposition structures and activist networks.

The social network MAX in Russia has found itself at the centre of a dispute over emojis.

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Соцсеть МАX в России
In the desktop version of the social network MAX, emojis have appeared that are not available in the mobile version, including controversial images. Users are discussing possible copying of graphics from Telegram and whether the content complies with Russian legislation banning the promotion of non-traditional relationships.

The Government of Kazakhstan has withdrawn from the pilot of tax ruling.

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налоговый рулинг
The Government of Kazakhstan has declined to launch the pilot project for digital tax rulings. The Cabinet stated that the relevant mechanism is already provided for in the new Tax Code. The development of the tool will proceed through horizontal monitoring.

The private school LETS School in Atyrau has been closed following a court sentence.

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LETS School в Атырау
In Atyrau, the court found the project director of the private school LETS School guilty under paragraph 2 of part 4 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Fraud on an especially large scale"). More than one hundred parents have been recognised as victims. The damage had not been compensated at the time of sentencing.
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