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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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The Government of Kazakhstan has discussed measures to support people with disabilities.

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Правительство Казахстана обсудило меры поддержки людей с инвалидностью
The Government of Kazakhstan has reviewed measures for inclusive policy. The meeting discussed support for people with disabilities, assistance for over 237,000 children with special educational needs, a shortage of audiologists, speech therapists and rehabilitation specialists, as well as the participation of the Samruk-Kazyna fund and businesses in social projects.

Bloggers in the Turkestan region were arrested for recounting a TV channel's plot.

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Блогеров в Туркестанской области арестовали за пересказ сюжета телеканала
In the Turkestan Region, three residents have been held to account following social media posts referencing a report from the Turkistan.tv television channel about the head of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, Nurbek Nyshanov. One of the individuals involved received 20 days of administrative detention. Deputy Abzal Kuspán stated his intention to send inquiries to state bodies, highlighting the contentious nature of classifying such publications as defamation.

The Government of Kazakhstan has discussed measures to reduce road accidents.

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Правительство Казахстана обсудило меры по снижению аварийности на дорогах
In Kazakhstan, authorities are tightening road control: expanding the average speed enforcement system, increasing the number of violation detection cameras, modernising traffic lights, and toughening rules for electric scooters. The new measures are aimed at reducing accident rates and improving road safety across the country.

Petrol prices in Kazakhstan vary between major cities after the moratorium

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Цены на бензин в Казахстане различаются между мегаполисами после моратория
In Kazakhstan, as of 20 April, regional differences in fuel prices remain. Petrol, diesel and autogas in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent are sold at varying prices without sharp jumps in cost. After the end of the price moratorium, authorities have instructed that the potential rise in fuel prices must not be allowed to affect inflation.

Mass die-off of saiga antelope occurred in the Atyrau region

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Массовая гибель сайгаков произошла в Атырауской области
In the Kurmangazy district, a mass die-off of saiga antelopes has been recorded, with over 800 carcasses collected from the area. Specialists from relevant organisations and local services have been brought in for disposal. Authorities describe the incident as a natural process, linking the animals' deaths to weakness after winter. Local residents have expressed concern over the sanitary situation and potential risks to livestock.

Статьи ФБРК:

Tatyana Foster has commented for the first time on the FlyArystan ticket scandal in Kazakhstan.

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Татьяна Фостер
The wife of Air Astana’s CEO, Tatiana Foster, has spoken publicly for the first time about the scandal involving former FlyArystan employees, in which the practice of issuing airline tickets at discounted fares was discussed. In her statement, she referred to the court verdict and the airline’s position, but did not provide direct answers to a number of questions that have caused public outcry.

New Year's corporate party "Samruk-Kazyna" took place before the public cancellation of it?

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корпоратив
12 декабря 2025 года в Астане состоялось корпоративное мероприятие, заказчиком которого выступило АО «ФНБ «Самрук-Қазына». Документы отеля указывают на новогодний формат события. Спустя почти две недели, 24 декабря, управляющий директор фонда Гибрат Ауганов публично заявил, что новогоднего корпоратива у компании не будет.

«Алматы Су» has been fined 14 million tenge for environmental violations

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экологические нарушения
In the Ili district of the Almaty region, violations of environmental legislation have been identified in the sewerage networks leading to the Sorbulak reservoir. Following the inspection, the municipal enterprise was fined 14 million tenge. Supervisory authorities have issued an order to eliminate the identified violations.

The Almaty court has passed a sentence in the case of embezzlement at Air Astana and FlyArystan.

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подсудимые
Almaly District Court of the city of Almaty has heard a criminal case against three former employees of Air Astana and FlyArystan airlines, accused of embezzlement and money laundering. Two defendants received sentences of 8 years and 6 months each, and a third received 9 years' imprisonment with confiscation of property. The court's verdict has not yet entered into legal force.

In the KGD of Kazakhstan, the control of mobile transfers has been clarified.

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контроль мобильных переводов
The State Revenue Committee has clarified the procedure for monitoring mobile transfers by individuals. Banks will transmit information to the tax authorities when three criteria are simultaneously met: regularity of transfers, number of senders, and total amount. Automatic account blocking or closure of transactions is not envisaged.