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The only park in Uralsk has become the centre of public discussion after ecologist Darkhan Sariyev claimed that its green area is being reduced. During a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and the Akimat, he called for urgent measures to preserve the park.

The National Security Committee (NSC) has released a documentary film revealing new details of the criminal case against the former first deputy akim of the East Kazakhstan Region (EKR), Zhaksylyk Omar. The film also provides information on the work of the Anti-Corruption Service (ACS) of the NSC and the investigation of other corruption cases.

Residents of part of the Nauryzbai district of Almaty were temporarily evacuated due to mudslide risk. According to emergency services, the cause was forecast heavy rainfall in the mountainous area and the risk of mudflow formation. At the time of publication, the hydrological situation remains stable.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a Decree on the appointment of elections for deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The vote is scheduled for 23 August 2026.

In the eGov Mobile app, digital family profiles will be created, which will take into account real income, expenditure and the financial situation of households. To achieve this, the system will be integrated with the databases of government agencies, banks and credit bureaux.

A former school principal in the Turkestan region has been found guilty of abuse of office and accepting a bribe. The court sentenced him to 4 years and 8 months in prison, with a lifelong ban from holding positions in public service.

The defendants in the criminal case related to the activities of Antares Trade have absconded during the trial and have been placed on a wanted list. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (MIA KR) has also commented on statements made by one of the defendants, which were published on social media.

Problems in Russia's fuel market could indirectly affect the tenge exchange rate and inflation in Kazakhstan. Analysts have expressed this view, noting that the impact will depend on the situation with Russian oil refining, the dynamics of the rouble exchange rate, and the measures taken by financial regulators.

A court in the Almaty region found three tax officials guilty in a bribery case. They were handed multi-million fines and banned from working in public service for life.

From 1 July 2026, part of the new requirements for the operation of rental e-scooters came into force in Kazakhstan. Kick‑sharing services are obliged to identify users, verify their age and driving licence status, and also apply digital tools to monitor the use of the vehicle.