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Senators approved the creation of science cities in Kazakhstan

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Senators have approved a law on matters of science, knowledge-intensive territories, social security, education, healthcare and military service. The document provides for the creation of a legal framework for the development of science cities and scientific-technological parks, as well as introducing new support measures for scientists.

Farmers in the Turkestan region have linked the loss of their melon crop to an artificial rain project.

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Farmers in the Zhetysai and Maktaaral districts of the Turkestan region have reported significant losses of their melon harvest following prolonged May rains. Some farmers linked the precipitation to a pilot project for artificial rainmaking, while specialists explain the weather conditions as being due to natural atmospheric processes.

The son of Kyrgyzstan's former prime minister has been arrested in Almaty on smuggling charges.

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The son of former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Usenov — Urmat Usenov — is being held in custody in Almaty on charges of illegal business activity and alleged creation of a transnational organised group. According to sources, the investigation is linked to the illegal trafficking of tobacco products.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has extinguished a fire at an amusement park in Atyrau.

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In the Avangard microdistrict of Atyrau, a fire broke out on the grounds of a playground. Employees of the Ministry for Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) extinguished the blaze and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings. There were no casualties.

Skis for the akimat for 1 million tenge discussed in West Kazakhstan Region against the backdrop of town's problems

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The Akimat of the Daryinsky Rural District in the West Kazakhstan Region (WKR) plans to purchase 10 pairs of skis with a total cost of 1 million 118 thousand tenge. According to the district akim, Tlek Kakenov, the equipment is intended for employees of the akimat’s administrative staff.

Agricultural producers in Kazakhstan have signed over 26,500 contracts for water supply

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From the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has transferred the procedure for concluding contracts for the supply of irrigation water with agricultural producers to an electronic format. To date, the Republican State Enterprise "Kazvodkhoz" has issued 26,527 electronic agreements with farmers.

The case concerning the residential complexes "Oasis" and "R-club" worth 8.2 billion tenge has been sent to court.

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An investigation into criminal cases concerning the illegal attraction of funds for shared-equity construction has been completed in Astana. According to the investigation, the damage amounted to 8.2 billion tenge, with 426 families affected. The case files concerning a group of suspects have been sent to court.

Football club "Turan" has been put up for auction in the Turkestan region

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The football club "Turan" in the Turkestan region has been put up for electronic auction. The starting price is 1.054 million tenge, with a book value of 535,000 tenge. The future investor is obliged to maintain the club's profile and ensure its participation in the Kazakhstan Premier League.

The National Security Committee has disrupted a channel of methamphetamine smuggling into Almaty.

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In January 2026, the National Security Committee (KNB), together with foreign competent authorities, conducted an international anti-drug operation. In Almaty, a citizen of Kazakhstan was detained while receiving 8 kg of the synthetic drug methamphetamine. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated under Part 3 of Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Researchers link the appearance of saiga antelopes in Kazakh villages to the icing over of the steppe.

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Kazakhstani scientists have attributed the increasing cases of saiga entering populated areas to the formation of a dense ice crust on the snow's surface, which prevents the animals from accessing food. Experts note that supplementary feeding is largely ineffective.
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