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Residents of Zholymbet reported damage to their homes after explosive work by Altynalmas.

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Жители Жолымбета заявили о повреждении домов после взрывных работ «Алтыналмаса»
Residents of the village of Zholymbet in the Akmola Region report damage to residential houses, which they say is linked to drilling and blasting operations at gold mining sites belonging to the company Altynalmas. Some villagers have already left their homes, while others are awaiting a resolution on the buyout of properties and relocation.

A subsidiary bank from the UAE is opening in Kazakhstan

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Дочерний банк из ОАЭ открывается в Казахстане
In Kazakhstan, preparations continue for the launch of JSC "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (Kazakhstan)". Representatives of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) and the management of the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) discussed the next stages of establishing the bank and issues regarding obtaining a licence.

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The Prosecutor's Office of the Akmola Region returned more than 26 thousand hectares of land to the state

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Прокуратура Акмолинской области вернула государству более 26 тысяч гектаров земель
Over 26 thousand hectares of land have been returned to state ownership in the Birzhan sal district of the Akmola region. The work was carried out as part of a project to identify and return unused plots.

The internet shutdown in Kazakhstan was deemed lawful

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Отключение интернета в Казахстане признали законным
The Constitutional Court has ruled that paragraph 1-2 of Article 41-1 of the Communications Act, which permits the temporary restriction of communication networks and access to internet resources in certain cases, is in accordance with the Constitution. At the same time, the Court highlighted the need to clarify certain provisions of the norm and recommended that the Government consider improving the legislation.

KTŽ refused to accept the first Stadler carriages due to issues with the braking system

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КТЖ отказалась принимать первые вагоны Stadler из-за замечаний к тормозной системе
The first passenger carriages from the Swiss company Stadler, intended for JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" (KTZ), were not accepted after defects were identified in the braking system. The manufacturer acknowledged the faults and is rectifying them at its own expense.

Two Kazakhstanis are suspected of defrauding Medicare of over $1 billion in Chicago

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подозреваются в мошенничестве с Medicare
Two citizens of Kazakhstan, Anuar Abdrakhmanov and Tair Smagul, have been charged in the US with massive fraud involving Medicare and insurance payouts totalling more than $1 billion. According to the investigation, through the companies Priority One Medical Equipment and Medical Home Care Inc., fraudulent invoices were submitted for medical equipment and services that patients never received.

Violations in the spending of 66 billion tenge have been identified in the Pavlodar region

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Нарушения при расходовании 66 млрд тенге
In 2025, the Pavlodar Region Prosecutor's Office protected the state's material interests by returning 66 billion tenge to the budget, preventing unjustified expenses and recovering damages. Pre-trial investigations are ongoing into all cases of embezzlement and abuse of power, with 160 individuals held accountable and 11 found guilty by the court.

The employee of the veterinary control committee of the Ministry of Agriculture stated that there was pressure from management.

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Служебный конфликт
The head of the Department of Personnel and Organisational Work of the Veterinary Control and Supervision Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Alfiya Zhamkenova, has sent a new appeal demanding protection from pressure after the Agency for Civil Service Affairs issued a submission regarding violations in the committee. According to her, instead of eliminating the violations, three memoranda with disciplinary complaints were sent to her.

The defendants of a criminal group in Astana and Almaty are suspected of extortion and violence.

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Фигуранты преступной группы
In Astana and Almaty, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Committee have detained members of a criminal organisation. According to the investigation, the suspects are linked to kidnapping, extortion, and arson of vehicles. During more than 20 searches, money, bladed weapons, and physical evidence were seized. Six individuals have been placed in a temporary detention facility, and the investigation continues.

Which department is responsible for food safety in school canteens?

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Пищевая безопасность
30 January 2026, eight pupils from the 'Miras' school in Astana were hospitalised with an acute intestinal infection after lunch in the school canteen. The editorial team of FBRK decided to find out who is responsible for the safety of animal-derived products in educational institutions.
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