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The police of Kazakhstan have thwarted an attempted gold theft in the Zhambyl Region.

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Полиция Казахстана пресекла попытку хищения золота в Жамбылской области
In the Zhambyl region, a group of individuals suspected of attempting to establish a channel for stealing gold-bearing material from the territory of a mining and processing plant has been detained. A criminal case concerning one of the episodes is being examined in court.

Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev announced the launch of digital platforms and the development of fintech.

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Касым-Жомарт Токаев сообщил о запуске цифровых платформ и развитии финтеха
At the meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev listed the digital projects being implemented and outlined tasks for the development of infrastructure, fintech and digital assets.

The President of Kazakhstan has instructed that the assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to GDP be reviewed.

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Президент Казахстана поручил пересмотреть оценку вклада цифровой экономики в ВВП
At a meeting of the Council for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identified AI development as a strategic direction and instructed an assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). He also highlighted the need for an objective analysis of the impact of digitalisation to avoid distorting real economic indicators.

The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated 1.8 billion tenge for the repair of the thermal power plant in Ridder.

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Правительство Казахстана выделило 1,8 млрд тенге на ремонт ТЭЦ в Риддере
The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated approximately 1.8 billion tenge for the repair of heating networks and equipment at the combined heat and power plant (CHP) in the city of Ridder, East Kazakhstan Region (EKR). The decision was formalised by a decree signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

The exchange rate of the tenge in Kazakhstan strengthened in April against the backdrop of growth in exchange trading.

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Курс тенге в Казахстане укрепился в апреле на фоне роста биржевых торгов
According to the results of April 2026, the tenge exchange rate strengthened by 3.1% and stood at 463.09 tenge per US dollar. At the same time, the average daily trading volume on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange increased from $372 million to $394 million.

The prosecutor's office stopped violations worth 80 million tenge during the construction of a hospital in Stepnogorsk.

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Прокуратура пресекла нарушения на 80 млн тенге при строительстве больницы в Степногорске
In the town of Stepnogorsk, Akmola Region, violations were identified during the construction of the "G and E" operating unit of the multidisciplinary city hospital. Following the inspection, the contract with the contractor was terminated, and the client filed a claim for the return of 80 million tenge.

A resident of Shymkent pretended to be a DER employee and received 25 million tenge

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Житель Шымкента притворялся сотрудником ДЭР и получил 25 млн тенге
In Shymkent, a man who posed as an employee of the economic investigations service and received 25 million tenge from a business representative has been detained. He is suspected of deception under the pretext of helping to remove a facility from the inspection list.

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Why the Senate of Kazakhstan returned the bill on stray animals to the Mazhilis

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закон о бродячих животных
The Senate of Kazakhstan has returned the bill on stray animals to the Mazhilis for revision. At the same time, the provision on the euthanasia of stray animals remains in the document — the changes relate to the procedure for its application. The FBK editorial team explains which specific provisions are proposed to be adjusted and why.

The Committee for the Regulation of Natural Monopolies has identified signs of violations in the film distribution market in Almaty.

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киноиндустрия Казахстан
The Agency for the Protection and Development of Competition has examined a parliamentary inquiry regarding the situation in the film industry. No violations were found in the collaboration on the film ‘The Tale of the Pink Hare 2’, however, signs of abuse were detected in one of the market participants. The analysis of the film distribution market is ongoing.

A man failed to pay child support for three children in the Pavlodar region for three years.

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Мужчина три года не платил алименты
In the Pavlodar region, the prosecutor's office has tightened monitoring of the enforcement of court decisions on alimony payments. In January alone, three debtors were brought to criminal liability for evading payments, with their total debt exceeding 6 million tenge.

Over 50 children with measles have been hospitalised in Astana

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Более 50 детей с корью госпитализированы
In the capital's Multidisciplinary City Children's Hospital No. 3, children with measles continue to be treated. Since October 2025, there has been an increase in hospitalisations, with a peak in November-December. Currently, more than 50 children are in hospital, predominantly under five years old. Doctors urge parents to ensure timely vaccination.

Plans for the seizure of the KazNIVI site have been adjusted amid a dispute with MPs

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КазНИВИ
The Government of Kazakhstan has published a response to a request from Senate deputies regarding the situation surrounding the Kazakh Research Veterinary Institute. Previously, parliamentarians had raised concerns about the reduction of its territory and risks to biological security. The response states that some of these claims, including data on the seizure of land for development, have not been confirmed.

Private laboratories in Kazakhstan are not yet ready to carry out intoxication assessments.

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медицинское освидетельствование
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov stated that private laboratories are not yet ready to participate in the medical examination system for intoxication in Kazakhstan. The response to the parliamentary inquiry indicates that their inclusion requires integration with the ESMO, legislative changes, and the creation of mechanisms for procedural recognition of results. For now, examinations are conducted in state-run organisations.