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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has shut down a major drug lab in the Turkestan region.

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In the city of Arys, Turkestan region, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) shut down a drug laboratory where, according to the investigation, synthetic drugs were being produced. Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the case, and a pre-trial investigation has been launched against them.

Tesla Cybertruck vehicles bearing the insignia of the SGO and the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been spotted in Turkestan.

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A video of a Tesla Cybertruck bearing the insignia of the Civil Defence Service and the Ministry of Emergency Situations has been circulating on social media. The press service of the Turkestan Region administration stated that information regarding the vehicle belonging to the region is not true.

The AFM investigation has uncovered the illegal import of lorries from China into Kazakhstan.

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In Kazakhstan, an investigation into the illegal import of freight vehicles that do not meet environmental requirements has been completed. According to the investigation, 20 vehicles with the Euro-2 environmental class were brought into the country through controlled companies, despite a current ban.

The head of state signed the law on the special regime of the city of Alatau

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Special Legal Regime of the City of Alatau". The document introduces a special legal status for the city and a new governance model, covering the economy, investment, digital infrastructure and the social sphere.

A native of Kazakhstan has become the mayor of the prestigious St James's district in London.

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Sanzhar Abishev, a native of Kazakhstan, won the election for mayor of the St James's ward in London, which took place on 7 May. The politician represents the Conservative Party of Great Britain and previously led the local branch of the party in this area.

Chinese company CHEC has been awarded a contract for work at the port of Aktau worth 20.6 billion tenge.

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Chinese company China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has been awarded a contract worth 20.6 billion tenge to carry out dredging works in the port of Aktau. The works will be carried out in the port's water area against the backdrop of the Caspian Sea's shallowing.

Elections to the new Kurultai in Kazakhstan could cost the budget more than the referendum

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Elections to the new unicameral Kurultai may require more budget expenditure than the referendum on the new Constitution. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has not yet disclosed the exact amount, explaining that the costs depend on the timing of the campaign and cyber security measures.

Canadian company has abandoned uranium exploration in Kazakhstan

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Canadian company Laramide Resources has ceased uranium exploration work in Kazakhstan and withdrawn from the project in the Shu-Sarysu basin. The decision was made after amendments to the Subsoil Code came into force, increasing the mandatory stake of Kazatomprom in new uranium projects. The company has already halted funding and intends to focus on assets in the United States and Australia.

What is wrong with weight control on Kazakhstani roads?

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Over the 10 months of 2025, automated measurement stations issued fines totalling 4.4 billion tenge — three times more than the previous year. The "Atameken" National Chamber of Entrepreneurs has officially acknowledged systemic violations in their operation, the prosecutor's office has begun a mass review of cases, and the authorities, it seems, have decided to legitimise the main problem with the system's functioning.

The Ministry of Science spent nearly 270 million tenge on a non-functional game for learning the Kazakh language.

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Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan spent 268.6 million tenge in 2025 on developing a children's game for learning the Kazakh language. The app has drawn criticism from users due to technical issues and low popularity. According to public data, only a few people have downloaded the game.

Villagers in the Zhambyl region are losing livestock due to a shortage of irrigation water

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Residents of at least six villages in the Sarysu district of the Zhambyl region have faced an acute shortage of irrigation water. As a result, pastures have dried up, and livestock keeping has become economically unviable. According to villagers, livestock numbers have nearly halved in recent years.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Aktobe Region has reminded the public of the responsibility for false reports of terrorism.

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In 2025, 20 false reports of acts of terrorism were registered in Aktobe. Pre-trial investigations have been initiated for each case under Article 273 of the Criminal Code. Court practice shows that such cases most often result in actual punishment.
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