An embezzlement of 15 billion was discovered in one of the “granddaughters” of Samruk-Kazyna, a Tengrinews.kz correspondent reports citing the press service of the Internal State Audit Department of Astana. According to official data, one of the “granddaughters” of the National Welfare Fund “Samruk-Kazyna” was found to have embezzled assets worth more than 15 billion … Read more
An absurd accident with a patrol on the Almaty-Konaev highway was caught on video, Tengrinews.kz reports. Judging by the footage, the patrol car moves into the right lane and then stops on the side of the road. At this time, a car drives into it from behind. The accident was recorded by the video recorder … Read more
Air Astana aircraft engines are being recalled by the manufacturer due to possible defects, the agency reports. US engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has announced that nearly a third of the latest PW1100G-JM geared engines produced may contain defective high pressure turbine first and second stage discs and therefore require accelerated disassembly and inspection. … Read more
Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev, answering a journalist’s question about the lack of AI-95 gasoline at some gas stations, reported a trend towards a shortage of this type of fuel, Tengrinews.kz reports. “There has been a trend towards a shortage of 95 gasoline. This is due to the repairs that we carried out at the Shymkent … Read more
Kazakhstan Extends Deadline for Car Legalization Applications Altynbek Zhamaliyev, Senior Inspector for Special Assignments of the KAP of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has addressed the issue of extending the legalization of cars in Kazakhstan. Speaking at a briefing at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Zhamaliyev assured the public that there is still time to … Read more
Trees are dying in Shymkent. Officials responsible for landscaping cited severe frosts, unusual for the current region, that overtook the south of the country last winter, as the reason for this. But conservationists have their own reasons. They claim that the trees are drying up due to improper care, the Khabar 24 correspondent reports. Shymkent … Read more
According to data Committee for Quality Assurance in Education of the Ministry of Education, the child population of Kazakhstan (under 18 years old) is 6,616,774 children, of which more than 3.7 million schoolchildren, more than 2.5 million children of preschool age, more than 400 thousand students of technical and professional organizations education (TVET). It is … Read more
In Almaty, a mopedist opened fire with an air pistol at a bus with passengers. The information was confirmed by the press service of the City Police Department, Tengrinews.kz reports. “This fact took place today, May 5, at about 10:00, in the Turksib district of Almaty. As a result of a road conflict, the moped … Read more
Deputy of the Maslikhat of Almaty of the VIII convocation from the Amanat party Anna Bashinskaya announced the resignation of her mandate, Tengrinews.kz reports. “I do not want to cast a shadow on the peace-loving policy of our country by my actions. I have thought a lot over these days and deeply understand the feelings … Read more
A shortage of electric power is predicted in Kazakhstan in 2029. This was stated by the Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Energo Serik Tyutebayev, a Zakon.kz correspondent reports. According to him, energy consumption in the country has increased by 9.4% over the past five years. “By 2029, Kazakhstan is expected to have a deficit of … Read more