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Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev visited the International Centre for Artificial Intelligence Alem․ai

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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Alem.ai International Centre for Artificial Intelligence. During his working visit, he discussed key projects in the field of technology and innovation, and also took part in launching initiatives to promote the development of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan.

Prosecutors have requested a 30-year prison sentence for the former president of South Korea.

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A special group of prosecutors has called for a sentence of 30 years' imprisonment for the former President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol. He is accused of aiding the enemy in connection with organising the dispatch of military drones towards Pyongyang.

The Minister of Transport commented on the incident involving 52 injured passengers on a train in Almaty.

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Minister of Transport Nurlan Saurambayev has commented on the carbon monoxide poisoning incident on a train at Almaty-2 station, which resulted in 52 people being injured. According to him, the carriage belonged to a private company, and the investigation is in its final stages.

Ministry of Transport has reported an increase in toll charges for motorways in Kazakhstan

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By 2026, revenue from toll roads in Kazakhstan is planned to increase to 120 billion tenge, driven by the expansion of the road network to 6.7 thousand km and rising traffic intensity. Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbaev noted that by 2029 the length of toll sections will reach 10 thousand km, with annual revenues hitting 250 billion tenge.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on companies from Kazakhstan and other countries

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The European Union has approved the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions, which directly affects companies from Central Asia. The Kazakhstani firm United Trading Group, suspected of supplying components for the production of semiconductors in the interests of the Russian military-industrial complex, has been hit by blocking restrictions.

Flooding between villages in the North Kazakhstan Region was caught on video in the area of water pipeline works

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The FBRK editorial office has received video recordings showing water flooding the countryside. The footage is believed to have been taken in the area between the villages of Mayskoye and Bostandyk in the Akzhar district of the North Kazakhstan region.

Heavy rain in Kentau caused flooding of streets and residential buildings.

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On 23 April, a heavy downpour occurred in the city of Kentau, Turkestan Region, leading to flooding of streets, markets and the entrances to residential buildings. In some areas, water levels reached 10–25 cm. Rescue workers and municipal services were deployed to deal with the aftermath.

Convicted individuals in the penal institutions of Astana were paid overtime following a review by the prosecutor’s office.

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The Astana prosecutor’s office inspection revealed violations in the organisation of labour for convicted persons in penal system institutions. This concerns non-compliance with the requirements of labour legislation, including in terms of working conditions and remuneration.

Facts of illegal logging have been identified in the "Ertis Ormany" reserve.

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In the Borodulikha district of the Abai region, the prosecutor's office uncovered instances of illegal use of state land and illegal felling of trees. Officials from one of the state institutions have been held administratively and disciplinarily accountable. A pre-trial investigation has been launched regarding the felling of trees.

The case of embezzlement of budget funds at the Auezov University in Shymkent has been sent to court.

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In Shymkent, the Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) has completed its investigation into the embezzlement of budget funds at the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University. According to the investigation, the damage to the state amounted to 321 million tenge, with the majority of the funds already recovered. The criminal case has been sent to court.

A nightclub chef in Almaty has been detained on suspicion of drug trafficking.

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In Almaty, police officers coordinated with the city prosecutor's office to conduct a special operation to suppress the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances in public leisure areas. At one entertainment venue, a kitchen employee was detained on suspicion of distributing drugs. The seized substances have been sent for expert analysis.

FSMS are transferred to the Ministry of Finance after violations in medical financing are identified

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The Government of Kazakhstan has uncovered large-scale violations in the financing of medical services through the Social Health Insurance Fund. Following the analysis, a decision has been made to transfer the SHIF to the remit of the Ministry of Finance. Materials related to the identified violations are being forwarded to law enforcement authorities.
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