Fisherman netted a bag of cartridges on a lake in Almaty
On Lake "Mayak" in Almaty, a fisherman pulled a bag of cartridges out of the water instead of a catch. The man reported the find to the police, and the ammunition was seized.
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Microsoft is introducing restrictions for its AI models
Microsoft has unveiled a new AI Code of Conduct, which sets out mandatory rules of behaviour for its AI models. The document provides for a ban on cyber-attacks, nuclear weapons and the creation of deepfakes, and also requires that the possibility of human control over the systems be preserved.
Tokayev proposed that the South Korean defence corporation use Kazakhstan to enter Central Asia
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Seoul with Kim Dong-won, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group. The Head of State proposed that the South Korean corporation implement joint projects in Kazakhstan, using the country as a technological platform for entering the markets of Central Asia.
The wedding of Nazarbayev's son took place in a closed format in Astana
The wedding of 21-year-old Tauman Nazarbayev in Astana took place in a closed format: guests were asked not to use their phones, and after the main banquet the celebration continued at a private afterparty. Jah Khalib performed at the event.
Geese are once again dying en masse in the North Kazakhstan Region
In the village of Shakhovskoye in the Kyzylzhar district of the North Kazakhstan region (NKR), a mass die-off of domestic geese has begun again. According to the villagers, approximately a third of the flock has already died.
Tokayev awarded five South Korean figures the Order of Dostyk
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Seoul on a state visit. During the trip, the Head of State presented state awards to Korean figures.
Students from Kyrgyzstan have apologised after the scandal involving Kenesary Khan
Two students from Kyrgyzstan studying in Astana on an exchange programme have apologised following the furore over their remarks about Kenesary Khan during a livestream. The young women stated that they had not intended to humiliate the Kazakh people or insult their historical memory.
Wolf organs sold as ‘amulets’ in Almaty
In Almaty, people are offering dried female wolf reproductive organs for sale through social media for up to 100,000 tenge. The seller attributes protective and "magical" properties to the product, including the ability to help with infertility and bring good luck.
A suspect in the embezzlement of 238 million tenge in subsidies has been extradited from Georgia
A female citizen of Kazakhstan has been extradited from Georgia to face criminal prosecution in a case of repeated large-scale fraud. According to the investigation, she participated in a scheme to unlawfully obtain budget funds intended for state support of agricultural producers.
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil refining to 39 million tonnes per year
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil refining volumes from 18 to 39 million tonnes per year, and to change the ratio of extraction to refining from 5:1 to 2.5:1. These targets are set out in the Concept for the Development of the Oil Refining Industry for 2025–2040.
Over 284 million tenge of wage arrears were identified at enterprises in Kazakhstan
As of 1 March 2026, state labour inspectors have identified wage arrears at 102 enterprises in Kazakhstan. The debt owed to 408 workers exceeded 284 million tenge. In total, 1,228 violations of labour legislation were recorded during the inspections.
The Aktobe military court has delivered a verdict in the case of cigarette smuggling.
The military court of the Aktobe garrison has sentenced ten defendants in a case involving the illegal importation of cigarettes across Kazakhstan’s border. Among those convicted are border service personnel and civilians. According to the court, the damage to the state amounted to 7 billion 358 million 700 thousand tenge.
Loan rates in Kazakhstan have risen to 22.3%
In Kazakhstan, in January 2026, the total volume of loans to the population reached 24.8 trillion tenge, despite rising interest rates. The average rate on consumer loans increased to 22.3%, while demand for borrowing remains high. At the same time, an outflow of funds from deposits was recorded, which experts attribute to seasonal spending and investments.
Former court chairpersons of Petropavlovsk have been sentenced in a corruption case
In Petropavlovsk, the court has passed sentence on former court chairmen, a lawyer, and businesspeople in a case concerning attempts to influence judicial decisions. The defendants were found guilty on various counts related to fraud and attempted bribery. The sentence has not yet entered into legal force and may be appealed.
The Akimat of Shymkent has been unable to start construction of a new stadium for two years
The construction project of a new 35,000-seat stadium in Shymkent has effectively been frozen. The main reason is the protracted procedure for the compulsory acquisition of additional land plots for state needs. The design and estimate documentation (DED) has still not passed state expert examination.
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