High Risk of Forest Fires in Abay Region, Kazhydromet Warns
The director of Kazhydromet warns of potential forest fires in Kazakhstan, particularly in the Abay region, due to high temperatures and low precipitation levels in May and June.
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in Environment / Kazakhstan,
Turkmenistan Transit Issues Highlighted by Kazakhstan's Transport Minister
The Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan raises concerns about transit challenges through Turkmenistan, particularly regarding visa requirements and transport to Armenia.
in Politics / Turkmenistan,
Kazakhstan to Implement Passenger Biometrics in Airports for Streamlined Boarding Process
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan announced the introduction of biometrics for passengers in all airports to simplify and speed up the boarding process. Kazakhstan is set to implement biometric identification for passengers, following successful trials in the capital's airport and optimizations in the cargo aviation sector.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Government Resolution Introduces Changes to Rules on Reserves Usage in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan updates rules on the use of government reserves for various situations, including housing construction post-disasters and funding for small businesses affected by the 2024 floods.
in Politics / Kazakhstan,
Rising Tobacco Smuggling in Kazakhstan Calls for Stronger Measures
Tobacco smuggling in Kazakhstan has increased by 1.5 times in 2023, attributed to high excise taxes driving consumers towards cheaper, smuggled alternatives. Law enforcement faces challenges in monitoring and distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit products, prompting the need for stricter penalties and more serious approaches.
in Crime / Kazakhstan,
Average Pension Size in Kazakhstan Reaches 132,595 Tenge in April 2024
The Ministry of Labor in Kazakhstan reports on the average pension size and allocation for basic and solidarity pensions, with over 2 million pensioners in the country.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Anti-corruption officials arrest high-ranking officials in Kazakhstan
The Anti-Corruption Service in Kazakhstan has arrested the deputy general director of "Almaty Su" and the head of the Entrepreneurship Department in the Kyzylorda region for severe corruption offenses. The investigations are currently ongoing.
in Corruption / Kazakhstan,
Efficient Flood Relief Efforts in Western Kazakhstan: Over 1000 Yards Cleared
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations is conducting flood operations in the West and North Kazakhstan regions, evacuating families and animals, with thousands already rescued and evacuated.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Kazakh Rowers Secure Olympic Quota at Asian Championships in Tokyo
Kazakh rowers secure Olympic quota by winning the men's canoe double 500m event at the Asian Championships in Tokyo. Kazakhstan now holds a total of 34 Olympic licenses across 14 sports.
in Sport / Kazakhstan,
Kazakhstan Police Detains Man Wanted for Economic Smuggling
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan collaborates with Turkish authorities to apprehend an individual wanted for economic smuggling, resulting in significant damages. Subsequently, the suspect has been deported and placed in custody in Almaty.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,