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,
Illegal land transfer case involving BTA Bank and Kazexim LLP in Zhambyl region leads to a Supreme Court ruling favoring the return of unlawfully transferred land plots to residents.
in Corruption / 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,
The Emergency Situations Headquarters in Atyrau Region provides updates on the Ural River's water levels due to significant changes from water inflow, while authorities warn of further increases and report incidents of theft of sandbags for personal use during the floods.
in News / Kazakhstan,
The Ministry of Transport has approved new regulations for ground handling services at airports, introducing competitions for suppliers and 6-year contracts. Airports will offer at least two lots for competition and the evaluation criteria include organizational structure, safety, and financial stability.
in Politics / Kazakhstan,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,