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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of six suspects in the smuggling of tobacco products.

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Six people have been detained in Kyrgyzstan on suspicion of organising a smuggling channel for foreign tobacco products through the country's territory. According to media reports, among those detained was the 23-year-old head of the 'Kant' border outpost.

Personal data of 75 kindergarten employees leaked through the government procurement portal in the Abai region

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In the city of Kurchatov, Abai region, a case of personal data of kindergarten employees being placed in open access was identified. The published documents contained information on 75 workers, including individual identification numbers (IINs), full personal details, and other confidential information.

The forum on legal culture and youth safety was held in Atyrau

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In Atyrau, the forum "Law and Order – A Safe Future" took place, bringing together around 2,000 participants: students, teachers, law enforcement representatives, and public figures. On one platform, several pressing issues were extensively combined – internet fraud, bullying, road safety, and legal literacy among young people.

Former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak was released from pre-trial detention on bail of $3.2 million.

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Former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has been released from pre-trial detention after posting bail in the amount of 140 million hryvnias (approximately $3.2 million). The funds were raised within three days, and the total amount of contributions exceeded the bail amount set by the court.

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Kyrgyzstan has proposed new rules for controlling antibiotics in livestock farming.

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The authorities of Kyrgyzstan have put forward for public discussion a draft amendment to the veterinary and sanitary requirements for producers of meat, milk and other products of animal origin. The document provides for tighter control over the use of antibiotics and the introduction of a product traceability system from farm to sale.

The court of Kazakhstan has passed a sentence on a citizen extradited from Turkey.

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From the Republic of Türkiye, a citizen of the country has been extradited to Kazakhstan to face criminal prosecution. A jury found him guilty of incitement to bribery, fraud, and document forgery. A sentence of 10 years' imprisonment has been imposed, and the verdict has entered into legal force.

Referendum on the new Constitution scheduled in Kazakhstan for 15 March 2026

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The head of state signed a Decree on holding a national referendum on 15 March 2026. The draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, published on 12 February 2026, is being put to a vote. The preparation and organisation of the referendum have been assigned to the Central Election Commission and the relevant territorial and precinct commissions.

The Kazakhstani AI video service Higgsfield AI has come under criticism

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Kazakhstan startup Higgsfield AI, which achieved "unicorn" status in 2023, has faced public accusations of improperly blocking accounts, using third-party technologies, and creating deepfakes. Criticism has been published on GitHub and in international media. The company's position had not been presented at the time of publication.

Prestigious schools in Kazakhstan operating without independent oversight?

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The investigation into the suicide attempt of a schoolgirl at QSI International School of Almaty has been concluded. The case has been closed due to the absence of a criminal offence. Following the publications, the victim's father received complaints from other parents regarding the behaviour of staff and the inaction of the administration.
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