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Companies from Kazakhstan may fall under new European Union sanctions.

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The European Union's (EU) top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has stated that as part of preparations for the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, the restrictions could affect companies from a number of third countries, including Kazakhstan. This concerns new export control measures and restrictions on organisations which, in the EU's assessment, provide support to the Russian military-industrial complex.

Video address of the editor-in-chief of KazTAG raised questions about compliance with the conditions of house arrest

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The publication of a video address by the Chief Editor of the KazTAG International News Agency, Amir Kassenov, to the President of Kazakhstan has raised questions that go beyond the content of the address itself: how far does its appearance in the public domain comply with the conditions of the restrictive measure under which the journalist has been held for nearly six months?

Professor from KIMEP demanded that the former dean retract allegations of harassment

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Professor Nadim Naqvi of KIMEP University, who previously faced allegations of harassment, has sent a formal pre-trial demand to the former Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Jason Gainous. In the document, the professor insists that the widespread allegations are false and defamatory, and demands a public retraction within 14 days.

The Almaty Superski project has not yet received permission for tree felling.

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Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park has not yet issued a permit for tree felling as part of the construction of a road under the Almaty Superski project. Further decisions will be made after receiving the results of the environmental impact assessment and preparing the forest project.

144 kg of hazardous medical waste were illegally dumped at a landfill in West Kazakhstan Region.

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At the solid household waste landfill near the village of Baikonyis, Baiterek district, West Kazakhstan Region (WKR), medical waste has been discovered. Specialists have confirmed the presence of used syringes and test tubes with biomaterials and have launched an inspection.

Kazakhstanis are discussing claims about the possible trade of dog meat in the country

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In Kazakhstan, public controversy has arisen over claims about the possible circulation of dog meat and its alleged use in the catering industry. The trigger was publications on social media, an audio recording of an unknown man, as well as previously made statements by public figures.

The Pavlodar Tram Administration was transferred to communal ownership of the region

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The Pavlodar Tram Administration has been transferred free of charge from the ownership of JSC "SPK Pavlodar" to the municipal ownership of the Pavlodar Region. The transfer of assets has been formalised by a deed of gift and a resolution of the regional akimat.

Tender for 1.35 billion tenge in Mangystau Region revised after participants’ comments and state audit

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In the Mangystau region, the terms of the tender for the maintenance of an information system for educational organisations worth 1.35 billion tenge have been revised. Following comments from participants and a state audit review, the customer extended the service provision period from 2026 to 2028 and clarified the qualification requirements. However, some of the technical conditions that market participants consider demanding remain in the documentation.

After a school conflict in Kulsary, a student continues their studies

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In the town of Kulsary, Atyrau Region, an investigation into a criminal case is ongoing following a conflict between schoolchildren which left two teenagers injured. The court has imposed a measure of restraint on the suspect in the form of house arrest, although he is permitted to attend lessons. After receiving a formal reprimand, the school principal resigned voluntarily.

School of rhythmic gymnastics vacates building in Astana after purchase by Otbasy Bank

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The building of the rhythmic gymnastics sports school in the Duman microdistrict of Astana has been purchased by Otbasy Bank JSC. The bank is not permitted to lease out the premises and is obliged to use them for its own purposes. Tenants have been notified of the need to vacate the premises by 1 March 2026.

Responsibility for active participants of financial pyramids is being discussed in Kazakhstan

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The Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM) is considering administrative liability for active participants of financial pyramids who recruit new people. The agency clarifies that criminal prosecution is not applied in these cases. Fines, confiscation of rewards and recovery of unjust enrichment are being discussed.
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