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Illegal processing of hazardous batteries has been uncovered in Shymkent.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 17:59

Нелегальную переработку опасных аккумуляторов выявили в Шымкенте

On the territory of one of the industrial facilities in Shymkent, signs of a full cycle of illegal processing of used batteries have been discovered — from storage to the smelting of lead. The situation poses a potential threat to the environment and human health.

Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev thanked Aibek Dadebai for his work.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 17:29

Касым-Жомарт Токаев поблагодарил Айбека Дадебая за работу

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, expressed gratitude to Aibek Dadebay for his work as Head of the Presidential Administration, and also noted his contribution during his period of acting duties.

Doctors have reported on the condition of those injured after the explosion at the Kaztsink plant.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 16:41

Врачи сообщили о состоянии пострадавших после взрыва в Усть-Каменогорске

Doctors have reported on the condition of those injured following the incident at the Kazzinc LLP enterprise in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Five people have sought medical assistance, two of whom have been hospitalised.

National companies have cut administrative staff after criticism from Tokayev

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:57

Нацкомпании сократили административный персонал после критики Токаева

In Kazakhstan’s national energy companies, administrative staff reductions have taken place. The changes have affected the central offices in Astana but have not impacted production units or regional branches.

Two people have died in an explosion at the Kaztsink plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:55

Два человека погибли при взрыве на заводе «Казцинк» в Усть-Каменогорске

At the Kazzinc LLP plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk, an explosion occurred followed by a fire and structural collapse. According to preliminary reports, two people have died, and five others are receiving medical assistance.

JSC "SPK Tobol" has limited payments to management following a state audit.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:51

АО «СПК «Тобол» ограничило выплаты руководству после госаудита

JSC "Socio-Entrepreneurial Corporation (SEC) Tobol" has revised its management and remuneration system after violations were identified during a state audit. The inspection covered the corporation's activities for 2023–2024 and revealed issues in performance assessment and the distribution of rewards.

Roman Sklyar has taken over the Administration of the President of Kazakhstan

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 13:25

Roman Sklyar has been appointed head of the Administration of the President of Kazakhstan. He replaced Aibek Dadebay.

The reasons for the flooding and erosion of the road in the North Kazakhstan Region were explained by the akimat.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:37

The authorities have confirmed flooding and erosion of a section of road in the Akzhar district of the North Kazakhstan region. A build-up of water occurred near the village of Bostandyk. It is reported that the flooding is linked to intensive snowmelt and the inflow of floodwaters.

AFM has identified damage of 3.7 billion tenge in the procurement of medicines in Kazakhstan

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:06

АФМ выявило ущерб в 3,7 млрд тенге при закупках лекарств в Казахстане

The Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has completed its investigation into a case of property damage arising from the procurement of medicines in Kazakhstan. According to the investigation, the damage to the budget amounted to 3.7 billion tenge, and the amount of cash withdrawn exceeded 4 billion tenge.

Cotton at a factory in Ust-Kamenogorsk caused a fire and collapse

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 09:46

Хлопок на заводе в Усть-Каменогорске привел к пожару и обрушению

In Ust-Kamenogorsk, on the territory of one of the industrial enterprises, there was a bang followed by a fire and partial collapse of a structure. According to preliminary information, four people have been hospitalised.

Service dogs of the border service have been put up for auction in the Kostanay region

Submitted by fbrk_news on Fri, 20/02/2026 - 11:03

On the "E-Qazyna" electronic trading portal, lots featuring service dogs from the Border Service Department of the National Security Committee (NSC) of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kostanay region have been published. The animals have been classified as unused military property due to reaching the maximum service age. The auction is scheduled for 20 February 2026.

The Aktau fibreglass pipe plant is on the brink of bankruptcy.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Fri, 20/02/2026 - 10:33

The "Fibreglass Pipe Plant" in Aktau has notified workers of impending redundancies following an eight-month shutdown. Management states there are no orders and a risk of bankruptcy. The enterprise is owned by the family of Rashit Sarsenov.

The court applied an amnesty in the case of the sale of a kidney in the Turkestan region.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Thu, 19/02/2026 - 18:23

In the Turkestan city inter-district court, a case was heard regarding an attempt at an illegal transaction involving a human organ. A man tried to sell his own kidney for 13 million tenge. The court released him from criminal liability under an amnesty.

How «КАЖсервис» is changing the standard of road markings in Kazakhstan

Submitted by Gorin_S on Thu, 19/02/2026 - 17:44

In early 2026, LLP «KAZHservice» announced a series of tenders for road marking in seven regions of Kazakhstan. The technical specifications require the use of two-component paint with an acrylic binder modified with epoxy groups. At the same time, the media report a possible narrowing of the supplier pool and restrictions on competition.

A resident of Kostanay bought "cigarettes" filled with sand and polystyrene foam for 15 million tenge

Submitted by fbrk_news on Thu, 19/02/2026 - 17:23

Five residents of Kostanay have been found guilty by a court of large-scale fraud. They were accused of selling a batch of cigarettes to a businessman, in which polystyrene foam and sand were found instead of the product. The court sentenced each of them to 3 years of restriction of liberty with full probation supervision.