Asian Development Bank President Confirms Support for Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Project
Kyrgyz Cabinet Chairman meets with ADB President to discuss financing for energy project and future cooperation.
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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,
Nine Foreigners Detained in Omsk for Violating Labor Laws
Nine foreigners were detained in Omsk for not having work permits and contracts, facing a fine and forced deportation from Russia.
in News / Kyrgyzstan,
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,
Corruption Scheme Uncovered in Municipal Enterprise in Talas City
A corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of funds in a municipal enterprise in Talas has been uncovered by the GKNB, leading to a criminal case against responsible individuals and over 6 million soms in damages.
in Corruption / Kyrgyzstan,
Police Department Reacts to Threats of Terrorist Acts in Schools and Shopping Center
Messages with threats of terrorist attacks in schools and a shopping center in the capital are circulating on messaging platforms, but the Astana Police Department confirms they do not correspond to reality and urges residents to rely on official information.
in National Security / 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,
Russian Ex-Security Service Officer's Car Bomber Detained in Kyrgyzstan
Vladimir Golovchenko, accused of detonating a car bomb targeting a former Ukrainian Security Service employee, has been captured in Kyrgyzstan with the help of Russian forces. The authorities are now looking into his accomplices and connections in both Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan.
in Crime / Kyrgyzstan,