Kazakhstani skiers are forced to train abroad
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.
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The court in Astana upheld the akimat's refusal to disclose data on peaceful rallies.
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.
The drone recorded an illegal discharge of construction waste in Astana.
In the Baikonyr district of Astana, a drone detected an illegal dumping of construction waste. The violation was captured on the drone's camera during a patrol of the area.
The contract for the construction of a data centre in Ekibastuz has been valued at 196.4 billion tenge.
Within the first phase of the "Data Centre Valley" project in Ekibastuz, a contract worth 196.4 billion tenge has been signed for the construction of a data processing centre. The supplier under the contract is JSC "Transtelecom".
Mutton in Kazakhstan has risen in price by 29% amid growing exports to the UAE
The price of lamb in Kazakhstan has risen by 29% in 2025, with the cost of one tonne of meat reaching 1.3 million tenge. At the same time, the country is increasing its exports of the product to the UAE, where demand for halal meat remains high.
Aida Balayeva denied the construction of villas on Kok-Zhaylau
The Almaty Superski project does not involve the construction of private cottages and villas on the territory of Kok-Zhaylau, and the lands of the tract will retain their status as a specially protected natural area. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva.
Ministry of Culture has blocked nearly 7,000 internet resources dangerous for children.
Ministry of Culture and Information has restricted access to 6,863 internet resources containing illegal information for children. Also, over 20,000 materials were sent to social media administrators for the blocking of 869 public pages.
Over 70% of teenagers in Kazakhstan have worked without employment contracts
In Kazakhstan, over 70% of teenagers worked without a formal employment contract during the last holiday period. Up to 51% of minors worked in the evening or at night, and 10% faced delayed payments or a complete lack of pay.
The earthquake occurred in the Pavlodar region.
26 May 2026, an earthquake was recorded in the Pavlodar Region. The epicentre was located in the Bayanaul District near the village of Bayanaul. The estimated intensity was 2 points.
The Kokshetau prosecutor’s office has cancelled a government procurement worth 1.5 billion tenge.
The Prosecutor's Office of the city of Kokshetau identified an overestimation of the cost of a major renovation project for one of the schools to the sum of 1.5 billion tenge. Following an inspection, the state procurement was cancelled, and the cost of the project was revised downwards.
The defendants of a criminal group in Astana and Almaty are suspected of extortion and violence.
In Astana and Almaty, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Committee have detained members of a criminal organisation. According to the investigation, the suspects are linked to kidnapping, extortion, and arson of vehicles. During more than 20 searches, money, bladed weapons, and physical evidence were seized. Six individuals have been placed in a temporary detention facility, and the investigation continues.
Which department is responsible for food safety in school canteens?
30 January 2026, eight pupils from the 'Miras' school in Astana were hospitalised with an acute intestinal infection after lunch in the school canteen. The editorial team of FBRK decided to find out who is responsible for the safety of animal-derived products in educational institutions.
Toll collection on defective sections of paid motorways has been suspended in Kazakhstan
On 14 toll sections of republican highways, toll collection has been temporarily suspended due to identified road surface defects. The total area of defective sections amounts to approximately 1,100,000 m². The suspension is in effect from 29 January 2026 until the complete elimination of the defects. Works will begin in 2026 as part of the road construction season.
The court has passed a sentence in the case of fake promo codes worth 473.6 million tenge in Astana.
In Astana, a court of first instance has heard the case of an employee of a trading house and ten of his acquaintances concerning the illegal generation of promo codes for purchasing household appliances. According to the investigation, the defendants were involved in a scheme that caused 473.6 million tenge in damages to the trading house. The sentence has not yet entered into legal force.
A man burnt the body of his murdered wife and received 11 years in a penal colony in the Turkestan region
Specialised inter-district criminal court of the Turkestan region found a man guilty of the premeditated murder of his wife. The man strangled his spouse, then doused the body with petrol and set it on fire. The court sentenced him to 11 years and 3 months in prison. The court's private ruling highlighted the police's inaction.
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