In 2024, Kazakhstan's reservoirs collected over 75 billion cubic meters of water.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan announced that in 2024, the country's reservoirs collected a record volume of water—over 75 billion cubic meters. Among this, more than 12 billion cubic meters consisted of floodwater, as reported by the Kazinform agency.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
The rights of 47,000 entrepreneurs have been safeguarded by Antikor through the "Businesske Zhol" initiative.
On December 20th of this year, the Anti-Corruption Service, in collaboration with the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Astana Hub for Public Service, the OSCE office, and the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor's Office, held a meeting with the business community to discuss the elimination of administrative barriers through digitalization, as reported by the press center of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Combating Corruption.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
The mass beet harvest has been completed in Kazakhstan.
The results of the sugar beet harvest were discussed at a government meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Jumangarin. According to the press center of the Ministry of Agriculture, Kazakhstan has harvested approximately 1.3 million tons of sugar beets, with an average yield of 535.5 quintals per hectare.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
Around 633.4 billion tenge has been disbursed to Kazakh citizens as benefits and social payments for disability and loss of breadwinner.
Since the beginning of the year, approximately 560 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican budget for state social benefits related to disability and loss of breadwinner. This information was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
Six children were injured on a slide in Kostanay, with five of them requiring hospitalization.
The press service of the Kostanay ambulance reported that they responded to several calls. The callers were children who were injured while playing on a slide in the city center, as reported by a correspondent from Kazinform.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
Year in Review: "Taza Kazakhstan" united millions for an eco-friendly future.
The editorial team at PrimeMinister.kz continues its series of publications on the outcomes of Kazakhstan's development in 2024. Initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the national environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" began in April of this year. This initiative aims to enhance the ecological situation in the country, raise the level of environmental awareness among the population, and engage citizens in environmental protection efforts. The campaign has reached all regions of the country, laying the foundation for a sustainable ecological future.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
**Beware: The Hidden Dangers of Financial Schemes!**
Did you know that promoting financial pyramids could land you behind bars for up to 4 years? Discover how innocent dreams of wealth ...
Financial pyramids pose a significant threat to both the economy and society as a whole. They can take various forms, but their primary aim is to create schemes designed to deceive individuals and organizations. In response to these threats, the government implements various measures to protect citizens and maintain law and order.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
Disaster Medicine Center: Over 3,000 lives saved.
The Kazakhstan Center for Disaster Medicine continues to fulfill its essential mission of saving lives during emergencies. In 2024, the Center's specialists provided urgent assistance to over 2,600 individuals affected by natural disasters, technological accidents, and road traffic incidents, as reported by the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
Traveling circuses and petting zoos will be banned in Kazakhstan starting January 1, 2025.
Traveling circuses and petting zoos will be banned in Kazakhstan starting January 1, 2025, announced Erlan Nysanbaev, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources. This information was reported by kaztag.kz.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
When will internet access be available on trains in Kazakhstan?
He mentioned that last year an analysis was conducted on the "white spots" along the regional roads.
09:41, 23 Dec|News
Is it possible to ride a moped in winter in Kazakhstan?
In Kazakhstan, particularly in Almaty, mopeds are extremely popular among delivery services. Throughout the year, hundreds of couriers can be seen on the streets swiftly delivering orders. However, as winter approaches, it's worth considering how safe and practical it is to use a moped during the colder months, as explored by Tengri Auto.
09:33, 23 Dec|News
Will Nazarbayev's son-in-law face trial? What consequences await Timur Kulibayev, one of Kazakhstan's wealthiest individuals?
Timur Kulibayev, the son-in-law of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and husband to his middle daughter Dinara, is among the wealthiest individuals in Kazakhstan. He ranks second on Kazakhstan's Forbes list with a net worth of five billion dollars, having seen an increase of 700 million dollars over the past year. In the global Forbes billionaire rankings, Kulibayev holds the 612th position this year.
09:15, 23 Dec|Politics
"Your Excellency, Mr. Vladimir Putin." This is how the Russian president was welcomed in Astana.
The arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was on a state visit, was met with elaborate ceremonies at Astana's airport and at the residence of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. While some criticized the extravagance on KazNet, Putin expressed his gratitude for the "such a grand welcome."
09:15, 23 Dec|Politics
"Kazakhstan is a brigantine seized by pirates." Why does Tokayev refer to the CSTO as a guarantor of security?
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev referred to the Collective Security Treaty Organization as a "guarantor of security" for all its members during the summit.
09:15, 23 Dec|Politics
A driver was apprehended on the Karaganda-Astana highway with 266 kg of marijuana in the trunk.
On the "Karaganda - Astana" highway, police officers seized a significant quantity of marijuana, reports NUR.KZ, citing the Karaganda region police department.
08:26, 23 Dec|Society
The police commented on the nighttime incident near a bar in Almaty (video).
Videos have surfaced online reporting a potential shooting near a bar in Almaty. The Department of Police has responded to this information, according to NUR.KZ.
08:26, 23 Dec|Society
A passenger on the Aktau-Almaty flight has been accused of harassing a young girl.
A female passenger on the Aktau-Almaty flight accused a man of harassing a minor girl who was traveling alone without adult supervision, as reported by Lada.kz.
08:26, 23 Dec|Society
Damage of 3.7 billion tenge: an accountant from a construction company has been extradited to Almaty from Russia.
A citizen of Uzbekistan suspected of large-scale fraud has been extradited from Russia to Kazakhstan, as reported by NUR.KZ citing the Prosecutor General's Office.
08:26, 23 Dec|Society
A woman from Kazakhstan didn't notice a large sum missing from her card for a month (video).
A resident of the West Kazakhstan region lost her bank card, which was used to steal over 400,000 tenge. The Kazakh woman only noticed the missing funds a month later, according to NUR.KZ, referencing the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
08:26, 23 Dec|Society
Two residents of Aktobe have been sentenced to 11 years in prison each (video).
In the Aktobe region, the police have seized over 458 kg of drugs since the beginning of the year. Two convicted individuals have been sentenced to 11 years in prison, according to NUR.KZ, citing the regional police department.
08:26, 23 Dec|Society
