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Senators have adopted a package of laws on combating corruption. The documents introduce criminal liability for promising, offering or demanding a bribe, and also strengthen restrictions for civil servants and employees of the quasi-public sector.

State revenue authorities have identified 263 legal entities that used the corporate reorganisation procedure to obtain an unjustified VAT tax advantage. The total amount of VAT excess amounted to 31.7 billion tenge.

In the Turkestan region, a project to artificially induce precipitation has been launched, involving engineers from the UAE. The initiative aims to increase the volume of rainwater and support the region's agricultural sector. However, experts who have studied open data and climate indicators have noted a discrepancy between the stated goals of the project and the actual natural conditions of the region.

In Astana, a child on a bicycle died in a road traffic accident involving a lorry. The minor died at the scene from the injuries sustained.

An An-2 aircraft crashed on 27 May 2026 near the village of Zhelezinka in the Pavlodar region. There were two people on board. One pilot died, and the other was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

The Kyrgyz company OJSC "Virtual Asset Issuer", which issues the USDKG stablecoin, has been hit by UK sanctions. British authorities have frozen the company's assets, imposed restrictions on its management, and banned the provision of certain trust services.

The criminal investigation into public activist Sanzhar Bokayev is entering its final stage. The investigation has identified assets worth over $2 million, obtained testimony from key witnesses, and established his role in several episodes. According to available information, he is attempting to negotiate a change in the classification of the charges.

The lack of modern mountain infrastructure in Almaty is depriving Kazakh athletes of the opportunity to train at home - some of them are undergoing training camps in neighbouring countries.

The court in Astana rejected a claim by Diana Okremova, president of the Legal Media Centre foundation, against the akimat body regarding the disclosure of information about peaceful rallies. The dispute concerned data on authorised actions for the period from March to August 2025.