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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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The apple orchard in Ust-Kamenogorsk has been almost completely destroyed.

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Яблоневый сад в Усть-Каменогорске почти полностью погиб
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, nearly all of the apple orchard in Samal Park, planted as part of a social project in 2022, has been destroyed. The initiative's founder, Sergei Brodsky, stated that in his estimation, 99% of the trees have been damaged by mice and have not survived. The project was previously presented to the then mayor of the city, Zhaksylyk Omar, and local residents helped care for the orchard and took part in community clean-up days.

A camel among rubbish was caught on video near a landfill in the Mangystau region.

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Верблюд среди мусора попал на видео у полигона в Мангистауской области
In the Mangystau region, blogger Azamat Sarsenbaev filmed a video showing a camel wandering among rubbish near a solid household waste landfill in the Munaily district. After the video was published, the Department of Natural Resources reported that the waste had been scattered following a fire and strong winds, and that clean-up work is already underway at the site.

Russia may halt the transit of Kazakh oil to Germany

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Россия может остановить транзит казахстанской нефти в Германию
Russia from 1 May ceases the transit of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline. Kazakhstan has received written notification from the company Transneft. The route was used for supplying raw materials to the refinery in Schwedt, and in the first quarter of 2026, exports along this direction increased to 730,000 tonnes. The reasons for the halt and the timeline for a possible resumption of supplies have not been specified.

Статьи ФБРК:

The Astana court acquitted property appraisers in a case of abuse of authority.

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оценка имущества
The Inter-District Criminal Court of Astana has found the directors of two valuation companies not guilty of abuse of office. The court also issued private rulings addressed to the management of the Financial Monitoring Agency and the police of the Saryarka district of the capital. The acquitted individuals have been granted the right to rehabilitation and compensation for damages.

Tokayev at the Kurultai spoke of systemic abuses in Kazakhstan's healthcare system

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V Национальный Курултай
At the Fifth National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced identified violations in the compulsory social health insurance system. According to him, an audit of the Social Health Insurance Fund recorded inflations and falsification of documents related to the illegal use of state funds. Law enforcement agencies have been tasked with identifying all beneficiaries.

Private FC "Қайсар" from Kyzylorda may receive around 1 billion tenge from the budget.

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ФК «Қайсар»
In Kyzylorda Region, a state procurement has been announced for services totalling 995 million tenge to prepare and support a football team's participation in the Kazakhstan championship. Meanwhile, the football club "Kaisar" was previously transferred into private hands. The procurement documents do not clarify why funding continues from the budget.

The car overturned during a driving test in Shymkent.

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опрокидывание автомобиля
At the Specialised Centre No. 4 driving range in Shymkent, a candidate overturned a car during the practical driving test for a licence. The injured person was given first aid and an ambulance was called. Their condition is assessed as satisfactory. The examination process continued as normal.

Shulbinskaya HPP has announced a tender for the modernisation of a video surveillance system worth 1 billion tenge.

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Шульбинская ГЭС
SHULBINSKAYA HPP LLP has announced an open tender for the modernisation of the video surveillance system with the introduction of artificial intelligence modules. The value of the lot is 869.9 million tenge, and including VAT — 1 billion tenge. The system will be used to monitor production processes and compliance with safety regulations.