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Residents of the Kostanay region suspected the spraying of pesticides over the village

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Жители Костанайской области заподозрили распыление пестицидов над селом
Residents of the village of Bolshaya Churakovka in Kostanay region reported an aircraft that flew over the settlement, spraying substances. The akimat of Altynsarinsky district stated that, according to preliminary information, it may have been not pesticides but fertilisers. At the same time, there is as yet no official confirmation of what exactly was sprayed or whether the treatment took place directly over the village.

Karlygash Dzhamankulova has resigned as president of the "Adil Soz" foundation.

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Карлыгаш Джаманкулова сложила полномочия президента фонда «Әділ сөз»
Karlygash Dzhamankulova has submitted a statement resigning from her role as president of the International Foundation for the Protection of Freedom of Speech "Ádil sôz". She also announced her departure from the foundation's board of founders, explaining this as a result of her candidacy for election to the Kurultai and the need to avoid a potential conflict of roles.

More than 40 patients in the Atyrau region illegally paid over 8 million tenge for operations under compulsory social medical insurance.

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Более 40 пациентов в Атырауской области незаконно заплатили свыше 8 млн тенге за операции по ОСМС
A criminal case against a surgeon suspected of fraud and illegally obtaining material reward has been sent to court. According to the investigation, patients were offered to pay for operations that should have been carried out free of charge under the compulsory social medical insurance system.

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

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Аналитики сообщили о рисках топливного кризиса для сельского хозяйства в Казахстане
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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Российский блогер опубликовал фильм о домашнем насилии в Казахстане
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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Казахстанцы купили более 105 тысяч новых автомобилей за полгода
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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За полгода в суды Казахстана поступило более 1 млн дел и материалов
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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«Чайный долг» между Казахстаном и Индией остается неурегулированным
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.

The "Ar. Rukh. Hak." Foundation and public discussions of its funding

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иностранное финансирование НПО
In various years, the public foundation 'Ar. Rukh. Hak.' has been mentioned in publications and public statements in connection with receiving foreign funding and the activities of its leadership. The FBK editorial office presents information from open sources regarding grants, public statements, and business activities of individuals associated with the foundation.

KNB detained former head of the problem loan fund Daulet Bakbergen in Kazakhstan

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КНБ задержал экс-главу фонда проблемных кредитов
The KNB has detained the former head of the Problem Loan Fund, Daulet Bakbergen, on suspicion of abusing his official powers. He has been brought from Astana to Almaty, where the investigation is being conducted. Under the article, he could face up to 7 years' imprisonment; other suspects have not yet been named.

Inconsistencies in snow removal tenders have been identified in Aktobe.

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Несостыковки в тендерах
In Aktobe, discrepancies have been identified in the data regarding contractors' equipment and staff during snow removal tenders. The tender documentation featured dump trucks and drivers who, according to the submitted information, were simultaneously listed as employed by other companies. The akimat confirmed some of the violations following a complaint.

The Industrial Development Fund announced a dividend payment of 15.3 billion tenge for 2021 and 2022.

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Фонд развития промышленности
JSC "Industrial Development Fund" has announced the payment of dividends on ordinary shares for 2021 and 2022 totalling 15.3 billion tenge. At the same time, the fund will issue 7,648 new shares worth 15.3 billion tenge, which will be bought out by its parent company — the Development Bank of Kazakhstan. Dividend payments are planned until 14 May 2026.

The authorities of Kazakhstan have allocated 20.78 billion tenge for holding a republican referendum.

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Власти Казахстана распределили 20,78 млрд
The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated 20.78 billion tenge for the national referendum on 15 March. The majority of the budget will go to the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the payment of 71,000 commission members, with the remaining funds used to organise voting and operate 80 overseas polling stations via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In total, 10,413 polling stations will open, with 12.4 million citizens registered on the electoral rolls. Previously, the costs were estimated at 20.8 billion tenge.
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