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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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Kazakhstan strengthens the localisation of agricultural machinery and attracts new manufacturers

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Казахстан усиливает локализацию сельхозтехники и привлекает новых производителей
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with heads of foreign agricultural engineering companies, following which new agreements were signed on localising production machinery in Kazakhstan. The documents provide for the establishment of new production facilities at the Localisation Centre in Kostanay and reflect the growing interest of international players in the country's market.

The Astrakhan highway in Atyrau has drawn the attention of residents due to its cobblestones.

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Астраханская трасса в Атырау привлекла внимание горожан из-за брусчатки
On a section of the Astrakhan highway in Atyrau, cobblestones have been laid on the central reservation stretching for several kilometres. A video from the site sparked discussion on social media. Users are questioning why such a decision was made on a road with no greenery.

The Akimat of Atyrau region has clarified the situation regarding the requests from the editorial board of "Ak Zhaik".

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Акимат Атырауской области разъяснил ситуацию с запросами редакции «Ак Жайык»
The editorial team of "Ak Zhaik" has reported difficulties in obtaining responses to official inquiries from the Aturau Region Education Department and the city akimat. The press service of the Aturau Region Akimat stated that the situation is of a routine nature and that replies to the editorial team will be sent within the timeframes established by law.

The National Security Committee has stopped the illegal sale of personal data of Kazakhstani citizens.

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КНБ пресек незаконную продажу персональных данных казахстанцев
In March 2026, in Astana and Almaty, the activities of a group of individuals suspected of illegally collecting and selling personal data of Kazakhstan citizens via the internet were stopped. According to the investigation, buyers may have included representatives of certain microfinance and debt collection organisations, as well as private individuals.

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The scheme of an illegal online casino with a turnover of 557 million tenge was shut down in Shymkent.

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Схему незаконного интернет-казино с оборотом 557 млн тенге пресекли в Шымкенте
In Shymkent, the operation of a network linked to running an illegal online casino via a mobile app has been shut down. The scheme operated as 24-hour gaming clubs and attracted users from several countries.

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Development of tourism and access to national parks in Kazakhstan have been brought under control

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развитие туризма в Казахстане
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, following a Government meeting, instructed relevant ministries to develop a tourism development plan for 2026. Particular attention is to be paid to updating the country's promotional tools, business access to national parks, and a review of restrictions in coastal protection zones.

Arbitration over Karachaganak in Kazakhstan remains closed to public comment.

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арбитраж Карачаганак
Министерство энергетики Республики Казахстан заявило, что не вправе раскрывать детали международного арбитража по проекту Карачаганак. Ранее стало известно, что консорциум Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. проиграл разбирательство властям Казахстана. Размер компенсации, которую должны выплатить инвесторы, оценивается от 2 до 4 млрд $.

The Semei court has passed sentences in the case of embezzlement at the Suzdal mine.

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суд
The Inter-district Criminal Court of Semey found the defendants guilty in the case concerning the theft of gold-bearing raw materials from the 'Suzdal' mine of the 'Allel' corporation. According to the investigation, the amount of damage amounted to 4 billion tenge. The trial was held behind closed doors, and the verdict has not yet entered into legal force.

Three men have been convicted of illegally hunting roe deer in the Kokshetau National Park.

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незаконная охота
In the Akmola region, a court with a jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the case of illegal hunting in the territory of the "Kokshetau" state national nature park. Three individuals were found guilty of shooting Siberian roe deer in the park's protection zone. The verdict has entered into legal force.

ANPZ has commented on complaints from residents of Atyrau about the smell and "smoke" above the plant.

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АНПЗ
Residents of Atyrau have complained about a sharp smell and visually noticeable clouds in the area of the Atyrau oil refinery. At Atyrau Refinery LLP, they stated that there were no pollutant emissions, and the enterprise's laboratory recorded no exceedances of the maximum permissible concentrations. At the same time, environmentalists reported multiple exceedances of hydrogen sulphide concentrations in residential areas of the city.