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Разработка песчаных карьеров
How sand extraction is destroying the Ilek River in the Aktobe region
The FBK editorial office has received reports from residents of the Aktobe region concerned about the condition of the Ilek River. According to them, new quarries for the extraction of sand and sand-and-gravel mixtures are actively appearing along the floodplain. People fear that interference with the riverbed and floodplain system could have consequences not only for the ecology but also for the region's water supply.
камеры видеонаблюдения
"No cameras - no trash": how Kazakhstan's ecology ministry explained the refusal to install video surveillance at landfills
The Ministry of Ecology stated that CCTV cameras to combat illegal dumping have been deemed "impractical", as waste is supposedly stored outside populated areas. However, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, media publications and FBRK investigations show that dumping sites were recorded within cities too, and the government bodies themselves had previously reported on the effectiveness of cameras and digital monitoring.
Информационная платформа
The "raw" ESUTD platform has become mandatory for Kazakh carriers
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced mandatory registration of transport documents in the ESUTD system from 1 June 2026. Users are reporting a lack of verification during platform registration and the public disclosure of personal data in an open chat. The editorial board of the FBRE has decided to look into all the shortcomings of the system.
Проверка Центра Бараева
The centre of Barayev came under the surveillance of ministries
After the FBRC publication about the conflict at the A.I. Barayev Grain Farming Research and Production Centre, our editorial team sent inquiries to state bodies. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that a special group was working to examine the arguments of the complainants, while the Ministry of Labour explained the reasons for refusing to conduct an inspection into one of the appeals.
Диагностика заболеваний
Difficulties in detecting dangerous diseases in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, the diagnosis of brucellosis has become a true administrative privilege. Testing can now only be obtained in a state laboratory. Alexey Balas, Director of Development and Innovation at the Olimp Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, told FBK how a simple decision turned accessible diagnostics into a monopoly.

Новости:

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.

Статьи ФБРК:

A Pavlodar resident who had been disqualified from driving was detained for driving under the influence of drugs.

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наркотическое опьянение за рулем
In Pavlodar, police stopped a car driven by a man under the influence of drugs. As police officers established, the driver had previously been deprived of the right to drive vehicles for a period of seven years. The car has been taken to a specialised impound lot, and an investigation is underway.

KZI Bank was fined 1.3 million tenge for a repeated violation

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KZI Bank
JSC "Subsidiary Bank "Kazakhstan-Ziraat International Bank" (KZI Bank) has been held administratively liable for a repeated violation of banking legislation requirements. The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market has imposed a fine of 1 million 297 thousand 500 tenge for non-compliance with prudential standards.

A fatal road traffic accident involving a fire engine is being investigated in Zhanaozen

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пожарная машина
In Zhanaozen, a road traffic accident occurred involving a fire service vehicle and a Lifan passenger car. As a result of the accident, two people died and five others were injured. A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the incident.

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

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оплата труда осужденных
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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Ертіс орманы
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.