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DUMK has launched a digital religious consultation service, Imam AI, in Kazakhstan.

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ДУМК представило цифровой сервис религиозных консультаций Imam AI в Казахстане
In Kazakhstan, a digital religious consultation service called Imam AI, developed by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK), is preparing to launch. The project will be available as a mobile application and is aimed at providing official explanations on basic questions of Islam.

The prosecutor's office has overturned the decision to purchase a dilapidated sports complex in the Atyrau region.

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Прокуратура Жылыойского района, Атырауская область, бюджетные средства, 389 млн тенге, спортивный комплекс, акимат района, бюджетная комиссия, прокурорский надзор, неэффективные расходы, государственный бюджет
The Prosecutor’s Office of Zhylyoi District in Atyrau Region prevented an attempt to allocate 389 million tenge for the purchase of a sports complex. The building turned out to be dilapidated and would have required additional budget spending.

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The former son-in-law of Karim Masimov explained the presence of a Kyrgyzstan passport

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Бывший зять Карима Масимова объяснил наличие паспорта Кыргызстана
Karim Masimov's former son-in-law, Azamat Kapenov, who is on the international wanted list, has stated that he holds Kyrgyzstan citizenship by birth. He also reported that he acquired Kazakhstan citizenship in 2001 and lost it in 2015.

The investigation has brought charges against Kamchybek Tashiyev in Kyrgyzstan

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Следствие предъявило обвинения Камчыбеку Ташиеву в Кыргызстане
The former head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, has been officially charged under two articles of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (CC KR). A measure of restraint in the form of a written undertaking not to leave the place of residence has been selected for him.

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Cерик Жумангарин и Азат Перуашев разошлись в оценке налоговой реформы
→ Serik Zhumangarin and Azat Peruashev disagreed on the assessment of the tax reform.

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Cерик Жумангарин и Азат Перуашев разошлись в оценке налоговой реформы
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin announced an increase in tax revenues for the first quarter of 2026, however Majilis deputy Azat Peruashev questioned these estimates, citing complaints from entrepreneurs about a drop in turnover and the risk of business closures.

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

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изучение казахского языка
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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дефицит поливной воды
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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ложные сообщения о терроризме
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.

Introduce criminal liability for personal data leaks proposed in Kazakhstan

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защита персональных данных
In Kazakhstan, the introduction of criminal liability for mass data breaches is under discussion. The Government has put forward this initiative, emphasising a shift to a "zero tolerance" policy in the area of personal data protection. There is also a proposal to significantly increase administrative fines for violations of security requirements.

Student from Karaganda sentenced to 15 years for drug smuggling

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контрабанда наркотиков
В Караганде суд признал виновным студента колледжа по делу о незаконном обороте и контрабанде наркотиков. Расследование провёл департамент Агентства по финансовому мониторингу (АФМ) по Карагандинской области. Подсудимому назначено 15 лет лишения свободы, приговор пока не вступил в законную силу.
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