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The Asian Youth Championship will take place in Kazakhstan.

The Asian Youth Championship will take place in Kazakhstan.

According to the press service of the Federation, Kazakhstan has been selected as the host country for the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships for youth and juniors, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
The Health Ministry shared tips on choosing safe sweets for children this New Year.

The Health Ministry shared tips on choosing safe sweets for children this New Year.

The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control under the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan has provided parents with guidance on selecting sweets as gifts for children that are not only tasty but also safe, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
North Kazakhstan region has emerged as a leader in low food prices.

North Kazakhstan region has emerged as a leader in low food prices.

The Ministry of Trade announced that the East Kazakhstan region has become the area with the most affordable prices for eleven socially significant food products, which are lower than the national average prices, according to Bizmedia.kz.
Exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and ruble on December 23rd.

Exchange rates for the dollar, euro, and ruble on December 23rd.

On December 23, 2024, the Bizmedia.kz team analyzed currency exchange points in Almaty and Astana, compiling the information in one convenient location for your ease of access.
Several children were injured on ice slides in the center of Kostanay.

Several children were injured on ice slides in the center of Kostanay.

Six children sustained injuries of varying severity at an ice slide in the center of Kostanay, according to Bizmedia.kz.
The plan might be good, but it's essential to know who will execute it.

The plan might be good, but it's essential to know who will execute it.

Dividends from quasi-state companies, which are subsidiaries of JSC "Samruk Kazyna," are funneled into the fund. A portion of these funds is then transferred to JSC "NUH "Baiterek," which purchases municipal bonds, as well as to JSC "Kazakhstan Housing Company" (KZhK) for the acquisition of over 1 million square meters of rental apartments with the option for privatization for socially vulnerable populations in 2024. KZhK guarantees and subsidizes comprehensive development projects. Local administrations receive the funds, announce competitions, and purchase apartments. This scheme is complex and opaque, requiring significant time and consuming funds at each stage. Furthermore, there is still no mechanism in place, such as for entering into shared construction agreements, that mitigates risks for investors. Consequently, taxpayers in Kazakhstan end up bearing the costs for citizens who fall victim to unscrupulous developers.
A suspect in a major fraud case has been extradited from Russia to Kazakhstan.

A suspect in a major fraud case has been extradited from Russia to Kazakhstan.

The General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan has extradited a citizen of Uzbekistan from the Russian Federation to face criminal charges for committing large-scale fraud, reports Bizmedia.kz.
The Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan has released data on the quality of life index in the country.

The Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan has released data on the quality of life index in the country.

According to the National Statistics Bureau of Kazakhstan, there has been some progress in 2023 regarding the indicators that make up the Quality of Life Index (QLI), as per the methodology of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), reports Bizmedia.kz.
In 2024, the reservoirs in the republic collected a record amount of water.

In 2024, the reservoirs in the republic collected a record amount of water.

According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Kazakhstan has recorded a historic volume of water in its reservoirs, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
Kazakhstan is issuing new state securities.

Kazakhstan is issuing new state securities.

On December 18, 2024, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved a resolution that amends the regulations governing the issuance, placement, circulation, servicing, and redemption of government treasury obligations, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
The average disability and survivor benefits in Kazakhstan have been announced.

The average disability and survivor benefits in Kazakhstan have been announced.

Since the beginning of the year, approximately 560 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican budget for disability and survivor benefits. Additionally, the State Social Insurance Fund (SSIF) has allocated another 73.4 billion tenge for payments related to loss of work capacity and loss of a breadwinner. This information was reported by Bizmedia.kz.
Since the beginning of the year, Almaty has recorded 19,778 marriages and 4,429 divorces.

Since the beginning of the year, Almaty has recorded 19,778 marriages and 4,429 divorces.

The Almaty city branch of the government corporation "Government for Citizens" reported that approximately 40% of couples who had filed for divorce changed their minds about ending their marriage, according to Bizmedia.kz.
Avalanche danger persists in the mountainous regions of Almaty Province.

Avalanche danger persists in the mountainous regions of Almaty Province.

The Department of Emergency Situations of the Almaty region has issued a warning about the risk of avalanches in the area's mountains, which is expected to persist until December 26, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
The minister discussed the effectiveness of the routes "Kazakhstan-Beineu" and "Beineu-Turkmenistan border."

The minister discussed the effectiveness of the routes "Kazakhstan-Beineu" and "Beineu-Turkmenistan border."

Deputy of the Mazhilis Mukash Iskandirov posed a question to Transport Minister Marat Karabaev regarding the current load and efficiency of the "Kazakhstan-Beineu" and "Beineu-Turkmenistan border" routes. This was reported by Bizmedia.kz.
New rates are being introduced in kindergartens and schools across Kazakhstan.

New rates are being introduced in kindergartens and schools across Kazakhstan.

On December 11, 2024, the Minister of Education approved amendments to the standard staffing regulations for employees of state educational institutions, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
Kazakhstan's National Bank addressed complaints regarding banks and currency exchange offices.

Kazakhstan's National Bank addressed complaints regarding banks and currency exchange offices.

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has addressed complaints from citizens regarding the refusal to accept dollar bills issued between 1996 and 2013, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
What will happen to Qazaq Air? A lawmaker posed this question to a representative of Samruk-Kazyna.

What will happen to Qazaq Air? A lawmaker posed this question to a representative of Samruk-Kazyna.

Today, Majilis Deputy Aytuar Koshmambetov posed questions to a representative of Samruk-Kazyna JSC regarding the future of Qazaq Air airline, as well as to Transportation Minister Marat Karabaev about the corruption risks associated with the issuance of permit documents. This was reported by Bizmedia.kz.
Water tariffs will change in the Zhambyl region.

Water tariffs will change in the Zhambyl region.

The municipal enterprise "Zhambyl Su" has informed citizens about changes to the water supply tariffs through distribution networks, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
"Can corpses be transported?" A lawmaker questioned the minister about the safety of freight transportation on platforms.

"Can corpses be transported?" A lawmaker questioned the minister about the safety of freight transportation on platforms.

Majilis deputy Pavel Kazantsev posed a question to Transport Minister Marat Karabaev regarding the safety measures for platform freight transportation. This was reported by Bizmedia.kz.
When will internet access be available along the highways in Kazakhstan?

When will internet access be available along the highways in Kazakhstan?

Deputy of the Mazhilis, Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva, inquired with representatives from the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, as well as the Ministry of Industry, about the availability of internet access along highways and railroads, as well as the construction of antenna-mast structures along these routes.
The U.S. State Department praised Kazakhstan's human rights reforms, highlighting significant progress in the country's efforts to improve its human rights record.

The U.S. State Department praised Kazakhstan's human rights reforms, highlighting significant progress in the country's efforts to improve its human rights record.

The U.S. Department of State hosted a meeting between Kazakhstan's Ambassador Yerzhan Ashikbayev and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Civil Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
The Astana Prosecutor's Office returned apartments to the state designated for large families.

The Astana Prosecutor's Office returned apartments to the state designated for large families.

The Astana Prosecutor's Office found violations in the construction of a multi-apartment residential building while reviewing and analyzing the execution of government procurement contracts, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
"Will be handed over to the city administration": When will the road repair from Almaty to BAO be completed?

"Will be handed over to the city administration": When will the road repair from Almaty to BAO be completed?

Today, Majilis Deputy Sergey Ponomarev inquired with Transport Minister Marat Karabaev about the construction of roads by foreign companies and the timeline for completing the repairs on the road connecting Almaty to the Big Almaty Lake. This information was reported by Bizmedia.kz.
The powers of the banking ombudsman have been expanded.

The powers of the banking ombudsman have been expanded.

Previously, he was involved only in resolving disputes related to mortgage loan agreements; now he will also address issues concerning consumer loans.
Over 2,600 people participated in snow removal efforts in Astana.

Over 2,600 people participated in snow removal efforts in Astana.

In Astana, municipal services are working around the clock to clear snow, despite the adverse weather conditions, reports Bizmedia.kz.
Police in the Zhetysu region have shut down a drug lab.

Police in the Zhetysu region have shut down a drug lab.

In the Zhetysu region, a drug laboratory has been shut down, preventing over 6 kilograms of mephedrone from entering circulation, according to Bizmedia.kz.
Bektenov introduced the new Minister of National Economy.

Bektenov introduced the new Minister of National Economy.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has introduced the new leader of the Ministry of National Economy, Serik Jumangarin, to the staff, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended his condolences to Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended his condolences to Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a telegram of condolences to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier following the tragic incident at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, which resulted in numerous casualties.
Weather in Kazakhstan for December 22: Storm warnings issued.

Weather in Kazakhstan for December 22: Storm warnings issued.

On Sunday, December 22, meteorologists forecast challenging weather conditions across Kazakhstan, according to Bizmedia.kz.
Assault on a healthcare worker in Kostanay: The Ministry of Health promises to address the incident seriously.

Assault on a healthcare worker in Kostanay: The Ministry of Health promises to address the incident seriously.

Kazakhstan's Minister of Health, Akmaral Alnazarova, commented on the incident involving an attack on a paramedic that occurred in Kostanay, as reported by Bizmedia.kz.