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Three crews of inspectors have been sent to Ridder following new cases of bears appearing.

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In the city of Ridder, East Kazakhstan Region (EKR), specialists have stepped up surveys of the area following new cases of bears appearing on allotment plots and in the private sector. Three crews of inspectors from the rapid response unit of the forestry and hunting department have been dispatched to the city.

A court in Astana has recovered more than 304 million tenge from a man convicted of issuing fictitious invoices.

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A court has recovered more than 304 million tenge for the state from a resident of Astana convicted of organising the issue of fictitious electronic invoices. According to the prosecutor's office, the scheme led to the non-payment of taxes to the budget.

Overloaded heavy goods vehicles have damaged more than 10,000 m² of the new motorway in Kazakhstan.

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On the republican highway “Taldykorgan – Kalbatau – Ust-Kamenogorsk”, defects in the road surface that appeared on certain sections after reconstruction are being repaired. One of the factors behind the road damage has been identified as the movement of heavy transport exceeding the established weight and axle parameters.

A court has awarded 4 million tenge in favour of an injured worker following an explosion at a mine in the Abai region.

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A worker who suffered serious injuries as a result of an industrial accident has secured 4 million tenge in compensation for moral harm through the courts. He will also have his court fee costs reimbursed.

The auditor of Astana airport refused to vouch for 80% of its assets

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JSC "Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport" has published its 2024 reporting with an auditor's qualification regarding 80% of the company's assets. The auditor was appointed after the reporting date, which prevented confirmation of the accuracy of inventories and fixed assets. The company lost a court case to the internal state audit committee over a debt of 395.4 million tenge and was granted an instalment plan. Revenue from the fuel segment fell by 44% over the year.

Kyrgyzstan and Belarus are tightening control over shadow funds.

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The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has issued 33 fines to payment companies and revoked four licences since the start of 2026. In Belarus, the organiser of an illegal casino has been detained and extradited to Mongolia, while the authorities are preparing new restrictions on gambling advertising. The CIS countries are step by step closing off the channels through which the money of illegal casinos flows.

Powerbank, bot farm and old grievances: questions about the operation of Astana airport

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The story of the power bank confiscated from Kirill Pavlov at Astana airport raised questions not only about the screening procedure, but also about how consistently the rules are applied and how the airport responds to public complaints. The FBIK studied and analysed high-profile incidents from previous years in the operation of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and how they were ultimately resolved.

Arbitration without a biography: why the structure of the private court "ADAL" in Kazakhstan raises questions about the independence of arbitrators

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An arbitration clause can deprive a business of its right to a state court and refer the dispute to private arbitration. The FBK editorial team examined the activities of the International Arbitration Centre "ADAL" LLP following complaints from entrepreneurs who questioned the arbitrator's independence. During the course of the work, it emerged that the problem may be wider than one specific case.

Kazakhstan overtakes its neighbours in financial stability in the region

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The Times of Central Asia publication has released an updated selection of charts on the economies of the five Central Asian countries. The data show that Kazakhstan leads in GDP, foreign investment inflows and exports, while maintaining the lowest level of dependence on migrant remittances and external aid among its neighbours.
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