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The conditions of criminal and administrative amnesty have been explained by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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In Kazakhstan, a large-scale criminal and administrative amnesty is being prepared, which could affect more than 15,000 people. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that it will apply to citizens who have committed minor offences, as well as crimes of medium gravity, provided that the damage is fully compensated.

Prime Minister instructed to inspect catering establishments for gas cylinder safety

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Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has ordered inspections of public catering establishments to ensure compliance with requirements for the storage and use of gas cylinders. The relevant instructions were given to akimats, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) and the General Prosecutor's Office at a Government meeting.

The head of Kaztsink commented on the explosion in Ust-Kamenogorsk

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The Director General of Kazzinc LLP, Zhanat Zhanbotin, has spoken publicly for the first time about the accident at the zinc plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk, where three workers died. According to him, the company is continuing its internal investigation into the circumstances of the incident and has strengthened safety control at the production site.

Chief editor of KazTAG Amir Kassenov has published a video address to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

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The Editor-in-Chief of the MIA "KazTAG", Amir Kassenov, recorded a video address to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In his address, Kassenov stated his position on the criminal case in which he is under house arrest.

The media are reporting on an incident involving the head of the administrative police in the Zhambyl region.

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A video featuring the head of the administrative police department of the Sarysu district in the Zhambyl region has spread online. The footage shows patrol police officers in Taraz stopping a car allegedly driven by a police officer.

The AFM is investigating the embezzlement of over 200 million tenge in housing construction in the Akmola Region.

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In Akmola Region, an investigation is being conducted into the alleged embezzlement of budget funds during the implementation of construction projects in Kokshetau. The funds were allocated for the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings for socially vulnerable categories of the population.

Violations in the spending of 66 billion tenge have been identified in the Pavlodar region

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In 2025, the Pavlodar Region Prosecutor's Office protected the state's material interests by returning 66 billion tenge to the budget, preventing unjustified expenses and recovering damages. Pre-trial investigations are ongoing into all cases of embezzlement and abuse of power, with 160 individuals held accountable and 11 found guilty by the court.

The employee of the veterinary control committee of the Ministry of Agriculture stated that there was pressure from management.

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The head of the Department of Personnel and Organisational Work of the Veterinary Control and Supervision Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Alfiya Zhamkenova, has sent a new appeal demanding protection from pressure after the Agency for Civil Service Affairs issued a submission regarding violations in the committee. According to her, instead of eliminating the violations, three memoranda with disciplinary complaints were sent to her.

The defendants of a criminal group in Astana and Almaty are suspected of extortion and violence.

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In Astana and Almaty, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Committee have detained members of a criminal organisation. According to the investigation, the suspects are linked to kidnapping, extortion, and arson of vehicles. During more than 20 searches, money, bladed weapons, and physical evidence were seized. Six individuals have been placed in a temporary detention facility, and the investigation continues.

Which department is responsible for food safety in school canteens?

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30 January 2026, eight pupils from the 'Miras' school in Astana were hospitalised with an acute intestinal infection after lunch in the school canteen. The editorial team of FBRK decided to find out who is responsible for the safety of animal-derived products in educational institutions.

Toll collection on defective sections of paid motorways has been suspended in Kazakhstan

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On 14 toll sections of republican highways, toll collection has been temporarily suspended due to identified road surface defects. The total area of defective sections amounts to approximately 1,100,000 m². The suspension is in effect from 29 January 2026 until the complete elimination of the defects. Works will begin in 2026 as part of the road construction season.
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