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The KNB has reported on 24 individuals involved in terrorism cases in Kazakhstan.

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КНБ сообщил о 24 фигурантах дел о терроризме в Казахстане
In April-May 2026 in Kazakhstan, 13 people were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment for investigated criminal cases involving terrorist and extremist crimes. During the same period, law enforcement agencies detained another 11 people suspected of committing similar offences.

The prosecutor's office in the Zhetysu region has restored the rights of investors in the SEZ "Khorgos – Eastern Gateway".

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Прокуратура в области Жетысу восстановила права инвесторов СЭЗ «Хоргос — Восточные ворота»
11 investors in the special economic zone (SEZ) "Khorgos – Eastern Gate" incurred excess expenses of over 10 million tenge due to violations in contracts with the management company. Following the intervention of the prosecutor's office, the funds were returned.

Journalist Vadim Boreyko received grants from Western foundations for media content in Kazakhstan?

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иностранное финансирование НПО
Almaty journalist and creator of the YouTube project "Hyperborea" Vadim Boreyko received funding from foreign non-profit organisations over several years to produce media content, despite positioning himself as an independent author.

Inspectors at the border of Kazakhstan prevented the import of more than 39 tonnes of infected peaches and carrots.

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Инспекторы на границе Казахстана пресекли ввоз более 39 тонн зараженных персиков и моркови
At the phytosanitary control post "Nұr Zholy", an attempt to import more than 39.52 tonnes of infested quarantine material from the People's Republic of China (PRC) into Kazakhstan was prevented. Dangerous pests were found in consignments of peaches and carrots, after which the cargo was returned to the exporting country.

Residents of the Druzhba housing estate in the Kostanay region have complained about the lack of amenities.

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Жители жилого массива Дружба в Костанайской области пожаловались на отсутствие благоустройства
Residents of a three-storey building in the Druzhba housing estate have reported problems which, they say, remain unresolved. Among the complaints are the lack of tarmac in the courtyard and a rubbish-filled pit opposite the building.

The court case regarding Freedom Finance and "KazTAG" was adjourned after the defendants failed to appear in Almaty.

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суд
The main trial in the criminal case between Freedom Finance and the KazTAG news agency did not take place in Almaty due to the absence of the defendants. The hearing has been adjourned until 15 June, and the court has warned the participants in the proceedings of possible measures in the event of a further failure to appear.

The court in the Akmola Region has annulled the results of the school meals tender due to inaccurate information.

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Cуд в Акмолинской области отменил итоги конкурса на школьное питание
The court in Akmola Region has declared the results of the tender for organising hot meals for schoolchildren in the city of Atbasar to be unlawful. The grounds were the discovery of false information about employees, as stated by the winner in the tender documentation.

The court of Kazakhstan has passed a sentence on a citizen extradited from Turkey.

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приговор экстрадированному из Турции
From the Republic of Türkiye, a citizen of the country has been extradited to Kazakhstan to face criminal prosecution. A jury found him guilty of incitement to bribery, fraud, and document forgery. A sentence of 10 years' imprisonment has been imposed, and the verdict has entered into legal force.

Referendum on the new Constitution scheduled in Kazakhstan for 15 March 2026

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Референдум по новой Конституции
The head of state signed a Decree on holding a national referendum on 15 March 2026. The draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, published on 12 February 2026, is being put to a vote. The preparation and organisation of the referendum have been assigned to the Central Election Commission and the relevant territorial and precinct commissions.

The Kazakhstani AI video service Higgsfield AI has come under criticism

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Higgsfield Ai
Kazakhstan startup Higgsfield AI, which achieved "unicorn" status in 2023, has faced public accusations of improperly blocking accounts, using third-party technologies, and creating deepfakes. Criticism has been published on GitHub and in international media. The company's position had not been presented at the time of publication.

Prestigious schools in Kazakhstan operating without independent oversight?

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Буллинг в школах
The investigation into the suicide attempt of a schoolgirl at QSI International School of Almaty has been concluded. The case has been closed due to the absence of a criminal offence. Following the publications, the victim's father received complaints from other parents regarding the behaviour of staff and the inaction of the administration.
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