Kazakhstan Enacts Laws to Enhance Women's Rights and Child Safety
Kazakhstan enacts new laws to strengthen women's rights and children's safety, including the establishment of family support centers and penalties for crimes against minors.
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in Society / Kazakhstan,
Implementing Video Surveillance to Improve Performance Discipline in Government Agencies
Government agencies and regional offices are now equipped with video cameras for enhanced performance discipline, monitored in a situational center to track the implementation of presidential and cabinet decisions. This initiative aims to improve planning and ensure systematic execution of assignments by government and regional leaders.
in Politics / Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakh Trio Helps Metallurg Reach Gagarin Cup Final
Kazakh players help "Metallurg" reach Gagarin Cup final against "Lokomotiv" after defeating "Avtomobilist" in the semi-finals.
in Sport / Kazakhstan,
Tajikistan Ranks 163rd in Mobile Data Affordability Index
Tajikistan ranks 163rd out of 179 countries in Mobile Data Affordability Index, highlighting challenges in providing affordable internet services to its population. Efforts are underway to improve accessibility and bridge the digital divide.
in Economy / Tajikistan,
Elena Rybakina's Opponent Revealed in WTA-500 Tournament in Stuttgart
Elena Rybakina skips the opening round and will face Veronika Kudermetova in the second round of the WTA-500 tournament in Stuttgart.
in Sport / Kazakhstan,
Ministry of Digital Development Sets Prices for Real Estate Registration Services
The Ministry of Digital Development has approved new prices for property registration services provided by the National Agency "Government for Citizens," including differentiated fees for different types of properties and clients. These changes, effective from April 16, 2024, aim to streamline the registration process and align costs with the complexity of the property being registered.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to Collaborate on Kambaratinskaya HPP-1 Project
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan plan to jointly construct and operate the Kambaratinskaya HPP-1 project, with each country holding a stake. The project aims to become the largest power station in Kyrgyzstan, providing electricity and stabilizing water supply in the region.
in News / Kyrgyzstan,
Tougher Laws to Ensure Women's Rights and Child Safety in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan introduces new laws holding parents accountable for minors' safety, including fines for teenage bullying and child removal from public transport.
in Society / Kazakhstan,
Antimonopoly Service fines laboratory for monopoly pricing during pandemic
The Antimonopoly Service rules to collect 423 million soms from "Intelmed" due to competition law violations in the laboratory research services market, particularly monopolistically high prices for PCR testing during the pandemic.
in Corruption / Kyrgyzstan,
Trial of Former Minister Accused of Murdering Wife Continues in Astana
The 11th court session in Astana begins for the trial of former Kazakh Minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of murdering his wife, Saltanat Nukenova. The case unfolds in a high-stakes legal battle with national attention.
in Crime / Kazakhstan,