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Analysts have reported risks of a fuel crisis for agriculture in Kazakhstan.

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Risks for Kazakhstan's agriculture have increased amid a decline in oil refining in Russia, a tense situation on the fuel market in Central Asia, and the upcoming scheduled maintenance of the Pavlodar Oil Refinery. According to analysts, this could lead to higher costs for farmers during the harvest season.

Russian blogger releases film on domestic violence in Kazakhstan

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Russian blogger Ilya Varlamov has released a film dedicated to the issue of domestic violence in Kazakhstan. The film examines high-profile cases, the stories of affected women, the work of law enforcement and judicial systems, as well as changes in legislation following the adoption of the "Saltanat law".

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Kazakhstanis bought more than 105,000 new cars in six months

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Based on the results of the first half of 2026, Kazakhstanis bought 105,886 new passenger and commercial vehicles, almost equalling the record result for the same period last year. In June alone, official dealers sold 21,861 vehicles, which is 12.5% more than a year earlier.

Over six months, over 1 million cases and materials were submitted to the courts of Kazakhstan.

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The Supreme Court of Kazakhstan has summarised the results of the administration of justice for the first half of 2026. At an extended meeting, the performance indicators of the courts, changes in judicial practice, the results of constitutional reforms and tasks for the immediate future were discussed.

The "tea debt" between Kazakhstan and India remains unresolved.

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In the official information on Kazakh-Indian relations, mention is made of a joint interdepartmental group for settling the so-called 'tea debt'. This refers to a commercial dispute linked to tea deliveries in 1993, which has remained a subject of discussion between the parties for more than three decades.

Ministry of Energy has proposed a new mechanism for selling subsidised diesel to agricultural producers

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The Ministry of Energy has proposed changing the mechanism for providing subsidised diesel fuel to agricultural producers (APs) during the harvest campaign. The recommended fuel price has been reduced, although the final cost for certain regions may increase due to transport expenses.

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How USAID influences human rights and LGBT projects in Kazakhstan

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The media has revealed new details about the activities of the United States Agency for International Development in Kazakhstan. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange stated that the agency’s programmes, formally presented as humanitarian and human rights initiatives, may have included support for media outlets, opposition structures and activist networks.

The social network MAX in Russia has found itself at the centre of a dispute over emojis.

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In the desktop version of the social network MAX, emojis have appeared that are not available in the mobile version, including controversial images. Users are discussing possible copying of graphics from Telegram and whether the content complies with Russian legislation banning the promotion of non-traditional relationships.

The Government of Kazakhstan has withdrawn from the pilot of tax ruling.

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The Government of Kazakhstan has declined to launch the pilot project for digital tax rulings. The Cabinet stated that the relevant mechanism is already provided for in the new Tax Code. The development of the tool will proceed through horizontal monitoring.

The private school LETS School in Atyrau has been closed following a court sentence.

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In Atyrau, the court found the project director of the private school LETS School guilty under paragraph 2 of part 4 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Fraud on an especially large scale"). More than one hundred parents have been recognised as victims. The damage had not been compensated at the time of sentencing.
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