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A US court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million over risks to children on social media.

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Суд в США обязал Meta выплатить $567 млн из-за рисков для детей в соцсетях
A court in the state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay more than $567 million following a lawsuit brought by state authorities, who claimed that the company's activities caused harm to children and created a public nuisance. The company said it disagrees with the court's ruling and intends to appeal.

The Almaty prosecutor's office intends to appeal the sentence handed down to Alexandra Alyokhova.

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Прокуратура Алматы намерена обжаловать приговор Александре Алёховой
The Almaty prosecutor's office has filed an appeal petition for a lighter sentence for journalist Alexandra Alyokhova, previously convicted in a case of unlawful distribution of personal data. The final decision will be made by the court of appeal.

Transport inspectors of the Abai region have drawn up a protocol against a public activist.

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Транспортные инспекторы области Абай составили протокол на общественника
Public activist Serik Baigaliev helped uncover violations of transport legislation, called in inspectors from the transport control inspection for the Abai region to draw up materials regarding heavy goods vehicles, but afterwards an administrative protocol was also drawn up against him personally. The court later terminated the proceedings in the case due to the absence of the elements of an offence.

The Presidential Property Management Department of Kyrgyzstan, holding a Russian passport, oversees GIK contracts in Bishkek.

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строительство
The State Mortgage Company (SMC), under the Presidential Property Management Department of Kyrgyzstan, is commissioning the construction of the "Muras" residential complex in Bishkek to two contractors linked to the circle of the Presidential Property Manager Kanibek Tumanbaev and President Sadyr Japarov.

Office buildings have overtaken schools and power stations in terms of construction costs in Kazakhstan

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офисные здания
For the first half of 2026, 1,995 non-residential facilities with a total value of 1.58 trillion tenge were commissioned in Kazakhstan. The most expensive construction category was office buildings, overtaking schools, power plants and car parks.

Kuandyk Bishimbayev's mother has demanded 25 million tenge from her former daughter-in-law for income from the family business.

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денежный иск
Almira Nurlybekova, the mother of Kuandyk Bishimbayev, who was convicted of murder, has filed a financial claim against his former wife, Nazym Kakharaman. According to Kakharaman, the amount claimed is around 25 million tenge and relates to income from the family business.

Kazakhstan and China plan to produce aviation biofuel from oilseed crops

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авиационное биотопливо
In the North Kazakhstan Region, a scientific project has begun to create a full-cycle production of environmentally friendly aviation fuel. Camelina sativa is being considered as the raw material, with experimental sowings to be carried out at the university's demonstration base.

More than 2,000 teenagers have been placed on the preventative register in Kazakhstan.

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профилактический учет
The Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan is introducing a digital preventive card for minors as part of the 'Sanaly Urpaq' project. The system is designed to identify children at risk and take preventive measures before they commit offences.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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