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The court remanded Amir Kasenov into custody for repeatedly violating the terms of his house arrest.

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The editor-in-chief of the KazTAG news agency, Amir Kassenov, announced the expiry of his house arrest and published a video address on social media. However, the Almaty City Court issued an official clarification stating that the preventive measure was still in effect. Later, during a court hearing, the court changed Kassenov's preventive measure to detention on remand.

The ex-wife of the editor-in-chief of KazTAG has raised concerns about reduced alimony and questions regarding his income.

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While the management of MIA "KazTAG" continues to publicly comment on the criminal case against the agency and level accusations at its opponents, questions have now arisen regarding the publication's own editor-in-chief, Amir Kassenov.

Director of National Intelligence of the USA has released data on biolaboratories in Ukraine

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Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has announced the declassification of materials relating to United States funding of more than 120 bio-laboratories in 30 countries, including over 40 facilities in Ukraine. The statement was made just days before her departure from office.

The man was suspected of embezzling 4 million tenge under the guise of helping with a state grant in Astana.

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Police officers have identified a 29-year-old citizen suspected of fraud in the provision of services for arranging state grants. According to the investigation, the victim has suffered material damage amounting to 4 million tenge.

Kazakhstan's roads are wearing out faster due to heavy lorries.

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Since the beginning of May 2026, several vehicles have been damaged on the Almaty–Khorgos highway due to the deformation of concrete slabs on the roadway. According to journalist Mikhail Kozachkov, one of the key causes of rapid road wear is overloaded heavy dump trucks, and solving the problem will require changes in the freight transport sector.

Ex-judge in Kazakhstan stripped of lifetime allowance and status for the first time

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Former judge of the Kyzylorda region, Moldabek Akhmetov, has been stripped of his lifelong monthly allowance and honorary status. The decision was made following a proposal from the Supreme Judicial Council, and the corresponding decree was signed by the President of Kazakhstan.

The banner at the meeting with Nurzhan Nurzhigitov in the Zhambyl region sparked discussions on social media.

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Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov held a report meeting with residents of the region during a working trip to Zhambyl region. A large banner prepared for the event, on which the name, surname and position of the head of the department were written in large letters, became a topic of discussion on social media.

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has published a draft reporting framework for CDF custodians.

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The portal "Open NLA" has published a draft joint resolution of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market. The document establishes requirements for the reporting of organisations that store the underlying assets of digital financial assets. Public discussion will last until 6 March 2026.

The defendants in the agricultural subsidies case in Kokshetau have been sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment each.

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In Kokshetau, a verdict has been passed in the case of illegally obtaining state subsidies in the agro-industrial complex. The court found two company directors guilty and sentenced them to actual terms of imprisonment. The damage to the state amounted to 152 million tenge.

1.1 billion tenge has been allocated for studying the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan

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The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated 1.1 billion tenge for scientific research and monitoring of the Caspian Sea. The funds have been directed to JSC "Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of the Caspian Sea" for the purchase of equipment and the development of laboratories. The decision was made as part of the President's instructions on preserving the ecosystem of the region.

The Ministry of Agriculture has called the export of beef from Kazakhstan under the guise of potatoes a hoax

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Minister of Agriculture Aydarbek Saparov has denied reports of Kazakh meat being smuggled out under the guise of potatoes, calling them fake. According to the minister, the department is strengthening border controls.

Typical uranium mining contract put up for discussion in Kazakhstan

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The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy has put forward for discussion a standard form of contract for uranium extraction. The document establishes mandatory requirements for financial contributions, in-country value, and environmental obligations for new agreements in the sector.
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