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,
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,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan has increased punishment for those earning through fraud, focusing on laws related to traditions, celebrations, and religious practices. A unified registry has been established to monitor individuals involved in sorcery and illegal religious teachings in the country.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,
Kazakhstan and the EU discuss expanding partnerships in water resource management and agriculture during the 14th "Kazakhstan-EU" dialogue platform, focusing on innovative technologies and sustainable development initiatives.
in News / Kazakhstan,
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,