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How sand extraction is destroying the Ilek River in the Aktobe region
The FBK editorial office has received reports from residents of the Aktobe region concerned about the condition of the Ilek River. According to them, new quarries for the extraction of sand and sand-and-gravel mixtures are actively appearing along the floodplain. People fear that interference with the riverbed and floodplain system could have consequences not only for the ecology but also for the region's water supply.
камеры видеонаблюдения
"No cameras - no trash": how Kazakhstan's ecology ministry explained the refusal to install video surveillance at landfills
The Ministry of Ecology stated that CCTV cameras to combat illegal dumping have been deemed "impractical", as waste is supposedly stored outside populated areas. However, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, media publications and FBRK investigations show that dumping sites were recorded within cities too, and the government bodies themselves had previously reported on the effectiveness of cameras and digital monitoring.
Информационная платформа
The "raw" ESUTD platform has become mandatory for Kazakh carriers
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced mandatory registration of transport documents in the ESUTD system from 1 June 2026. Users are reporting a lack of verification during platform registration and the public disclosure of personal data in an open chat. The editorial board of the FBRE has decided to look into all the shortcomings of the system.
Проверка Центра Бараева
The centre of Barayev came under the surveillance of ministries
After the FBRC publication about the conflict at the A.I. Barayev Grain Farming Research and Production Centre, our editorial team sent inquiries to state bodies. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that a special group was working to examine the arguments of the complainants, while the Ministry of Labour explained the reasons for refusing to conduct an inspection into one of the appeals.
Диагностика заболеваний
Difficulties in detecting dangerous diseases in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, the diagnosis of brucellosis has become a true administrative privilege. Testing can now only be obtained in a state laboratory. Alexey Balas, Director of Development and Innovation at the Olimp Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, told FBK how a simple decision turned accessible diagnostics into a monopoly.

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Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev announced the launch of digital platforms and the development of fintech.

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Касым-Жомарт Токаев сообщил о запуске цифровых платформ и развитии финтеха
At the meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev listed the digital projects being implemented and outlined tasks for the development of infrastructure, fintech and digital assets.

The President of Kazakhstan has instructed that the assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to GDP be reviewed.

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Президент Казахстана поручил пересмотреть оценку вклада цифровой экономики в ВВП
At a meeting of the Council for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identified AI development as a strategic direction and instructed an assessment of the digital economy’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). He also highlighted the need for an objective analysis of the impact of digitalisation to avoid distorting real economic indicators.

The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated 1.8 billion tenge for the repair of the thermal power plant in Ridder.

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Правительство Казахстана выделило 1,8 млрд тенге на ремонт ТЭЦ в Риддере
The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated approximately 1.8 billion tenge for the repair of heating networks and equipment at the combined heat and power plant (CHP) in the city of Ridder, East Kazakhstan Region (EKR). The decision was formalised by a decree signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

The exchange rate of the tenge in Kazakhstan strengthened in April against the backdrop of growth in exchange trading.

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Курс тенге в Казахстане укрепился в апреле на фоне роста биржевых торгов
According to the results of April 2026, the tenge exchange rate strengthened by 3.1% and stood at 463.09 tenge per US dollar. At the same time, the average daily trading volume on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange increased from $372 million to $394 million.

The prosecutor's office stopped violations worth 80 million tenge during the construction of a hospital in Stepnogorsk.

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Прокуратура пресекла нарушения на 80 млн тенге при строительстве больницы в Степногорске
In the town of Stepnogorsk, Akmola Region, violations were identified during the construction of the "G and E" operating unit of the multidisciplinary city hospital. Following the inspection, the contract with the contractor was terminated, and the client filed a claim for the return of 80 million tenge.

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The prosecutor's office recovered 11.2 million tenge under state contracts for school repairs in the North Kazakhstan region.

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страховые выплаты
The Prosecutor's Office of the North Kazakhstan Region recovered 11.2 million tenge from a contractor who improperly fulfilled obligations under government procurement contracts for major school repairs. The customer had long failed to apply for an insurance payout, which violated the law on public procurement. Court decisions and prosecutorial oversight made it possible to fully return the funds to the budget.

Eight children have been hospitalised after poisoning at the "Mirass" school in Astana

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Госпитализация детей
Eight children from the zero grade of the "Miras" school in Astana were hospitalised after lunch on 30 January 2026. Six have been diagnosed with an acute intestinal infection, and two with functional gastrointestinal disorders. An unscheduled sanitary-epidemiological inspection has been launched at the school.

The vocabulary used by a Majilis deputy on social media has sparked criticism in Kazakhstan.

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Самат Нуртаза
On 30 January, Majilis deputy Samat Nurtaza published a photo on Threads with colleagues to mark the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's parliament. A discussion about the work of deputies arose beneath the post. In response to criticism from citizens, Nurtaza used blunt language, which provoked a negative reaction from users. The post was later deleted. The deputy has held his position since March 2023.

The name Karim Masimov was mentioned eight times in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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Дело Джеффри Эпштейна
The US Department of Justice has published approximately 3 million pages of documents relating to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Kazakhstan is mentioned over 400 times in the materials, including trips to Almaty and Astana and contacts with officials. The name of former Prime Minister Karim Massimov appears at least eight times.

Violations in the organisation of school meals have been identified in the Akmola region

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прокуратура
The prosecutor's office of the Burabay district uncovered violations in the organisation of school meals at the Saken Seifullin School in the village of Burabay. The supplier provided inaccurate information about their qualifications and effectively transferred the performance of the services to a third party. Following the inspection, the contract was terminated, the school director was dismissed from their post, and those responsible were subjected to disciplinary action.