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The criminal case against journalist Botagoz Omarova was dropped after a retraction was published.

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The criminal case against journalist Botagoz Omarova was dropped following the publication of an official retraction regarding the case involving V.D. Stroy-Inzhiniring LLP. Previously, a criminal investigation had been launched against her under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Shukhrat Ibragimov sells the family yacht for 130 billion tenge

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The superyacht I Dynasty, which belonged to the family of the late businessman Alijan Ibragimov, has been put up for sale for €240 million, or approximately 131 billion tenge at the current exchange rate. Following the entrepreneur's death, the family's assets are being managed by his son Shukhrat Ibragimov.

The use of fake jurors was identified during the consideration of a case in the Ulytau region.

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In the court of the Ulytau region, four jurors were identified who, it is claimed, should not have taken part in the hearing of a criminal case concerning torture. After this, the jury was disbanded, and the materials were sent to the prosecutor's office for investigation.

Tokayev has called for stricter measures following an act of vandalism in Mangystau

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated the need to strengthen efforts against acts of vandalism and boorish behaviour following an incident in the Ybykty Sai tract in the Mangystau region. The head of state instructed the relevant authorities to adopt strict legal measures.

The private FC "Kairat" was allocated 750 million tenge from the Almaty budget.

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The private football club "Kairat" is set to receive 750 million tenge from the Almaty budget in 2026. The funds will be allocated to support the activities of the Premier League team and the entire club structure. At the same time, calls have previously been made at the state level to reduce football clubs' dependence on budget funding and transition to a self-sustaining model.

Canadian company has abandoned uranium exploration in Kazakhstan

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Canadian company Laramide Resources has ceased uranium exploration work in Kazakhstan and withdrawn from the project in the Shu-Sarysu basin. The decision was made after amendments to the Subsoil Code came into force, increasing the mandatory stake of Kazatomprom in new uranium projects. The company has already halted funding and intends to focus on assets in the United States and Australia.

What is wrong with weight control on Kazakhstani roads?

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Over the 10 months of 2025, automated measurement stations issued fines totalling 4.4 billion tenge — three times more than the previous year. The "Atameken" National Chamber of Entrepreneurs has officially acknowledged systemic violations in their operation, the prosecutor's office has begun a mass review of cases, and the authorities, it seems, have decided to legitimise the main problem with the system's functioning.

The Ministry of Science spent nearly 270 million tenge on a non-functional game for learning the Kazakh language.

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Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan spent 268.6 million tenge in 2025 on developing a children's game for learning the Kazakh language. The app has drawn criticism from users due to technical issues and low popularity. According to public data, only a few people have downloaded the game.

Villagers in the Zhambyl region are losing livestock due to a shortage of irrigation water

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Residents of at least six villages in the Sarysu district of the Zhambyl region have faced an acute shortage of irrigation water. As a result, pastures have dried up, and livestock keeping has become economically unviable. According to villagers, livestock numbers have nearly halved in recent years.
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