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Farmers in the Turkestan region have linked the loss of their melon crop to an artificial rain project.

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Farmers in the Zhetysai and Maktaaral districts of the Turkestan region have reported significant losses of their melon harvest following prolonged May rains. Some farmers linked the precipitation to a pilot project for artificial rainmaking, while specialists explain the weather conditions as being due to natural atmospheric processes.

The son of Kyrgyzstan's former prime minister has been arrested in Almaty on smuggling charges.

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The son of former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Usenov — Urmat Usenov — is being held in custody in Almaty on charges of illegal business activity and alleged creation of a transnational organised group. According to sources, the investigation is linked to the illegal trafficking of tobacco products.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has extinguished a fire at an amusement park in Atyrau.

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In the Avangard microdistrict of Atyrau, a fire broke out on the grounds of a playground. Employees of the Ministry for Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) extinguished the blaze and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings. There were no casualties.

Skis for the akimat for 1 million tenge discussed in West Kazakhstan Region against the backdrop of town's problems

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The Akimat of the Daryinsky Rural District in the West Kazakhstan Region (WKR) plans to purchase 10 pairs of skis with a total cost of 1 million 118 thousand tenge. According to the district akim, Tlek Kakenov, the equipment is intended for employees of the akimat’s administrative staff.

Agricultural producers in Kazakhstan have signed over 26,500 contracts for water supply

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From the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has transferred the procedure for concluding contracts for the supply of irrigation water with agricultural producers to an electronic format. To date, the Republican State Enterprise "Kazvodkhoz" has issued 26,527 electronic agreements with farmers.

Kazakhstan has entered the top 30 countries for the use of artificial intelligence

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Kazakhstan has entered the top 30 countries with the highest level of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. These figures were presented by the OpenAI delegation during a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev.

Ex-mayor of Aktobe sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud

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In Aktobe, the court found the former head of the city akimat’s administration, Nursultan Isembayuly, guilty of fraud and sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment. Following the verdict, he was taken into custody in the courtroom. The court also partially granted the civil claim and ordered additional payments.

The arrest of a drunk driver in the Atyrau region led to a case of bribery of police officers

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In the Atyrau region, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the alleged receipt of 300,000 tenge by two police officers. According to the complainant, the money was handed over in exchange for not being prosecuted for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspects have been detained and dismissed from the internal affairs bodies.

Statements about damage to the CPC are being investigated under an article on incitement of discord in Astana

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The Astana Police Department has initiated a pre-trial investigation into negative statements made by citizens regarding damage to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). The case has been opened under Part 1 of Article 174 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan — incitement of ethnic hatred. This was reported by the Prosecutor General, Berik Asylov, in response to a deputy’s inquiry.

Over 200 billion tenge in pension savings were funneled through dental clinics in Kazakhstan.

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The Financial Monitoring Agency is investigating criminal cases against directors of dental clinics and other individuals regarding the illegal withdrawal of pension savings from JSC "Unified Accumulative Pension Fund". According to the investigation, 42 clinics were involved in the scheme, with the total amount of withdrawn funds exceeding 200 billion tenge. 11 people have been arrested, and three are under house arrest.

The doctor complained about the state of the service accommodation in the promising city of Alatau.

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A doctor's post is being discussed on social media, in which she described the unsatisfactory condition of the official accommodation offered to her when she took up a job in the city of Alatau, Almaty Region. The young woman also stated that the promised housing support programme was discontinued shortly after her arrival.

Lawyer Zhangeldy Suleymanov has proposed suspending the new Tax Code.

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Lawyer Zhangeldy Suleimanov has proposed temporarily suspending Kazakhstan's new Tax Code. The reason cited was problems with taxpayer advisory services, failures in information systems and, in his view, the tax authorities' lack of readiness for the reform.
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