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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.

"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.

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.

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.

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 pages of KazTAG have been blocked on Facebook and Instagram following complaints.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:02

Страницы КазТАГ заблокировали в Facebook и Instagram после жалоб

The pages of the MIA "KazTAG" news agency on Facebook and Instagram have been blocked, and some of the agency's posts have been removed following complaints about potential copyright infringement. The editorial office stated that it has contacted Meta's administration with a demand to restore access to the accounts.

A court in Dubai has sentenced a Kazakhstani national to life imprisonment without disclosing the details of the case.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:21

Суд в Дубае приговорил казахстанца к пожизненному сроку без раскрытия деталей дела

A court in Dubai has sentenced 22-year-old Kazakh citizen Ernur Almakhan to life imprisonment and a fine of approximately 300 million tenge. The sentence has not yet entered into legal force; an appeal has been lodged, with its hearing scheduled for 27 April. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it is providing necessary legal support and has requested additional information from the UAE authorities.

Kazakhstan has updated entry rules for investors and sought-after specialists

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:16

Казахстан обновил правила въезда для инвесторов и востребованных специалистов

Kazakhstan has changed the procedure for accepting foreigners for permanent residence from 10 April 2026. At the same time, simplified entry has been retained for investors and specialists in high-demand professions. The list includes 51 specialities, including doctors, engineers and technical specialists. The authorities also announced the preparation of an updated list of professions and new visa formats for skilled workers and digital nomads.

The Astana police have denied information about a weapons arsenal at the Highvill residential complex.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:27

Полиция Астаны опровергла информацию об арсенале оружия в ЖК Highvill

Deputy Murat Abenov reported the detention of foreigners carrying weapons in the Highvill residential complex in Astana. Later, Nazarbayev University and the Astana Police Department stated that the items found turned out to be antique museum exhibits from the 15th–18th centuries, posing no danger. The police found no violations as a result of the inspection.

The Ministry of Science is introducing a new AIT exam for applicants in Kazakhstan.

Submitted by fbrk_news on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:09

Миннауки вводит новый экзамен AIT для абитуриентов Kaзахстана

In Kazakhstan, from 2027, a new AIT exam will be introduced in pilot mode as an alternative to the UNT. In 2026, the current testing system will remain unchanged. The new format is being developed with the involvement of ETS and may be used for admission to foreign universities.

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A resident of Kostanay region paid with souvenir banknotes at a market in Aktobe.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:54

In Aktobe, police detained a 48-year-old resident of Kostanay region, suspected of fraud at the Central Market. According to police, the woman paid vendors with souvenir notes denominated at 5,000 and 10,000 tenge, receiving change in real banknotes. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.

Soldiers on conscription may lose the ability to take out loans

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:30

In Kazakhstan, a draft resolution has been published that proposes refusing loans to citizens undertaking compulsory military service. Banks and microfinance organisations will be required to verify the applicant's status through credit bureaus. The document has been put forward for public consultation.

«Tengizchevroil» has suspended oil production at two fields

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:15

Tengizchevroil LLP has temporarily halted oil production at the Tengiz and Korolev fields. The decision was made due to an issue with certain power distribution systems at the production sites. No timeline for resuming operations has been given, and there have been no casualties.

A Pavlodar resident who had been disqualified from driving was detained for driving under the influence of drugs.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:32

In Pavlodar, police stopped a car driven by a man under the influence of drugs. As police officers established, the driver had previously been deprived of the right to drive vehicles for a period of seven years. The car has been taken to a specialised impound lot, and an investigation is underway.

KZI Bank was fined 1.3 million tenge for a repeated violation

Submitted by Вера Александрова on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:26

JSC "Subsidiary Bank "Kazakhstan-Ziraat International Bank" (KZI Bank) has been held administratively liable for a repeated violation of banking legislation requirements. The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market has imposed a fine of 1 million 297 thousand 500 tenge for non-compliance with prudential standards.