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The apple orchard in Ust-Kamenogorsk has been almost completely destroyed.

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Яблоневый сад в Усть-Каменогорске почти полностью погиб
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, nearly all of the apple orchard in Samal Park, planted as part of a social project in 2022, has been destroyed. The initiative's founder, Sergei Brodsky, stated that in his estimation, 99% of the trees have been damaged by mice and have not survived. The project was previously presented to the then mayor of the city, Zhaksylyk Omar, and local residents helped care for the orchard and took part in community clean-up days.

A camel among rubbish was caught on video near a landfill in the Mangystau region.

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Верблюд среди мусора попал на видео у полигона в Мангистауской области
In the Mangystau region, blogger Azamat Sarsenbaev filmed a video showing a camel wandering among rubbish near a solid household waste landfill in the Munaily district. After the video was published, the Department of Natural Resources reported that the waste had been scattered following a fire and strong winds, and that clean-up work is already underway at the site.

Russia may halt the transit of Kazakh oil to Germany

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Россия может остановить транзит казахстанской нефти в Германию
Russia from 1 May ceases the transit of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline. Kazakhstan has received written notification from the company Transneft. The route was used for supplying raw materials to the refinery in Schwedt, and in the first quarter of 2026, exports along this direction increased to 730,000 tonnes. The reasons for the halt and the timeline for a possible resumption of supplies have not been specified.

The pages of KazTAG have been blocked on Facebook and Instagram following complaints.

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Страницы КазТАГ заблокировали в Facebook и Instagram после жалоб
The pages of the MIA "KazTAG" news agency on Facebook and Instagram have been blocked, and some of the agency's posts have been removed following complaints about potential copyright infringement. The editorial office stated that it has contacted Meta's administration with a demand to restore access to the accounts.

A court in Dubai has sentenced a Kazakhstani national to life imprisonment without disclosing the details of the case.

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Суд в Дубае приговорил казахстанца к пожизненному сроку без раскрытия деталей дела
A court in Dubai has sentenced 22-year-old Kazakh citizen Ernur Almakhan to life imprisonment and a fine of approximately 300 million tenge. The sentence has not yet entered into legal force; an appeal has been lodged, with its hearing scheduled for 27 April. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it is providing necessary legal support and has requested additional information from the UAE authorities.

Kazakhstan has updated entry rules for investors and sought-after specialists

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Казахстан обновил правила въезда для инвесторов и востребованных специалистов
Kazakhstan has changed the procedure for accepting foreigners for permanent residence from 10 April 2026. At the same time, simplified entry has been retained for investors and specialists in high-demand professions. The list includes 51 specialities, including doctors, engineers and technical specialists. The authorities also announced the preparation of an updated list of professions and new visa formats for skilled workers and digital nomads.

The Astana police have denied information about a weapons arsenal at the Highvill residential complex.

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Полиция Астаны опровергла информацию об арсенале оружия в ЖК Highvill
Deputy Murat Abenov reported the detention of foreigners carrying weapons in the Highvill residential complex in Astana. Later, Nazarbayev University and the Astana Police Department stated that the items found turned out to be antique museum exhibits from the 15th–18th centuries, posing no danger. The police found no violations as a result of the inspection.

After a school conflict in Kulsary, a student continues their studies

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продолжается расследование уголовного дела
In the town of Kulsary, Atyrau Region, an investigation into a criminal case is ongoing following a conflict between schoolchildren which left two teenagers injured. The court has imposed a measure of restraint on the suspect in the form of house arrest, although he is permitted to attend lessons. After receiving a formal reprimand, the school principal resigned voluntarily.

School of rhythmic gymnastics vacates building in Astana after purchase by Otbasy Bank

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Школа художественной гимнастики
The building of the rhythmic gymnastics sports school in the Duman microdistrict of Astana has been purchased by Otbasy Bank JSC. The bank is not permitted to lease out the premises and is obliged to use them for its own purposes. Tenants have been notified of the need to vacate the premises by 1 March 2026.

Responsibility for active participants of financial pyramids is being discussed in Kazakhstan

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активных участников финансовых пирамид
The Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) is considering administrative liability for active participants of financial pyramids who recruit new people. The agency clarifies that criminal prosecution is not applied in these cases. Fines, confiscation of rewards and recovery of unjust enrichment are being discussed.

The investigation into the chief architect of Shymkent in Kazakhstan has been completed.

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главного архитектора Шымкента

Materials from a criminal case concerning five defendants, including the former chief architect of Shymkent, Arman Abdeshov, have been submitted to Court No. 2 of the city of Taraz. All of them are charged under Part 4 of Article 189 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Misappropriation or embezzlement of entrusted property on an especially large scale"). An additional charge has also been brought against one of the entrepreneurs.

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