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Разработка песчаных карьеров
How sand extraction is destroying the Ilek River in the Aktobe region
The FBK editorial office has received reports from residents of the Aktobe region concerned about the condition of the Ilek River. According to them, new quarries for the extraction of sand and sand-and-gravel mixtures are actively appearing along the floodplain. People fear that interference with the riverbed and floodplain system could have consequences not only for the ecology but also for the region's water supply.
камеры видеонаблюдения
"No cameras - no trash": how Kazakhstan's ecology ministry explained the refusal to install video surveillance at landfills
The Ministry of Ecology stated that CCTV cameras to combat illegal dumping have been deemed "impractical", as waste is supposedly stored outside populated areas. However, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, media publications and FBRK investigations show that dumping sites were recorded within cities too, and the government bodies themselves had previously reported on the effectiveness of cameras and digital monitoring.
Информационная платформа
The "raw" ESUTD platform has become mandatory for Kazakh carriers
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced mandatory registration of transport documents in the ESUTD system from 1 June 2026. Users are reporting a lack of verification during platform registration and the public disclosure of personal data in an open chat. The editorial board of the FBRE has decided to look into all the shortcomings of the system.
Проверка Центра Бараева
The centre of Barayev came under the surveillance of ministries
After the FBRC publication about the conflict at the A.I. Barayev Grain Farming Research and Production Centre, our editorial team sent inquiries to state bodies. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that a special group was working to examine the arguments of the complainants, while the Ministry of Labour explained the reasons for refusing to conduct an inspection into one of the appeals.
Диагностика заболеваний
Difficulties in detecting dangerous diseases in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, the diagnosis of brucellosis has become a true administrative privilege. Testing can now only be obtained in a state laboratory. Alexey Balas, Director of Development and Innovation at the Olimp Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, told FBK how a simple decision turned accessible diagnostics into a monopoly.

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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 court restored the rights of a foreign investor in a case involving fraud worth 3.5 billion tenge

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Суд восстановил права иностранного инвестора по делу о мошенничестве на 3,5 млрд тенге
The court found citizen M. guilty of fraud on an especially large scale in the case of the illegal sale of a foreign investor's share. The injured party was recognised as Swiss investor Cornelia Luc Jarczyk; her claim for 3.5 billion tenge was satisfied in full.

DUMK has launched a digital religious consultation service, Imam AI, in Kazakhstan.

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ДУМК представило цифровой сервис религиозных консультаций Imam AI в Казахстане
In Kazakhstan, a digital religious consultation service called Imam AI, developed by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK), is preparing to launch. The project will be available as a mobile application and is aimed at providing official explanations on basic questions of Islam.

The prosecutor's office has overturned the decision to purchase a dilapidated sports complex in the Atyrau region.

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Прокуратура Жылыойского района, Атырауская область, бюджетные средства, 389 млн тенге, спортивный комплекс, акимат района, бюджетная комиссия, прокурорский надзор, неэффективные расходы, государственный бюджет
The Prosecutor’s Office of Zhylyoi District in Atyrau Region prevented an attempt to allocate 389 million tenge for the purchase of a sports complex. The building turned out to be dilapidated and would have required additional budget spending.

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The vocabulary used by a Majilis deputy on social media has sparked criticism in Kazakhstan.

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Самат Нуртаза
On 30 January, Majilis deputy Samat Nurtaza published a photo on Threads with colleagues to mark the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's parliament. A discussion about the work of deputies arose beneath the post. In response to criticism from citizens, Nurtaza used blunt language, which provoked a negative reaction from users. The post was later deleted. The deputy has held his position since March 2023.

The name Karim Masimov was mentioned eight times in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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Дело Джеффри Эпштейна
The US Department of Justice has published approximately 3 million pages of documents relating to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Kazakhstan is mentioned over 400 times in the materials, including trips to Almaty and Astana and contacts with officials. The name of former Prime Minister Karim Massimov appears at least eight times.

Violations in the organisation of school meals have been identified in the Akmola region

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прокуратура
The prosecutor's office of the Burabay district uncovered violations in the organisation of school meals at the Saken Seifullin School in the village of Burabay. The supplier provided inaccurate information about their qualifications and effectively transferred the performance of the services to a third party. Following the inspection, the contract was terminated, the school director was dismissed from their post, and those responsible were subjected to disciplinary action.

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микрофинансовые организации
In Kazakhstan, a single regulatory document has been proposed for microfinance organisations, replacing five existing sets of rules. It introduces common requirements for disclosing information about microloans, assessing their affordability for borrowers, responsible lending, and debt management, strengthening client rights protection and market transparency.