The UN declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026) on the initiative of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Kazakhstani companies will take part in new cooperation projects within the Eurasian Economic Union. The decisions were made at a regular online meeting of the EEC Council.
Belarusian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. A Belarusian Armed Forces delegation will attend a meeting of defence ministers from CIS member states.
Kazakh student Nurdaulet Duzenov has developed AgriX, an intelligent platform aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and using resources more efficiently.
More than 17,000 breast cancer cases have been detected at an early stage in Kazakhstan through the state screening programme. Early detection significantly improves the chances of effective treatment.
Kazakhstan is introducing the option to transfer up to 100% of accumulated pension savings to private management. Contributors will choose their management company and investment strategy themselves.
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov met Uzbekistan President’s Adviser on Ecology Aziz Abdukhakimov, who also chairs the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Finance Minister D. Kenbeil took part in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Autumn Meetings in Bangkok on October 14–16.
Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court is continuing international dialogue on the country’s constitutional development. It is presenting foreign partners with the reform’s main provisions and the national model of constitutional review.
Kazakhstan is expanding the electronic exchange of permits for international road transport. The topic was discussed at the NEW SILK WAY forum, held as part of Kazakhstan Transport Week.
Astana International Airport received another special cargo flight carrying breeding livestock from Australia. The aircraft brought 305 head of Aberdeen Angus cattle.
Kazakhstan has performed robot-assisted lung surgeries for the first time. The procedures took place during a master class on robotic surgery for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Farm producers in Kazakhstan have harvested more than 42 million tonnes of all types of animal feed, according to regional akimats. The hay target was exceeded, while concentrated feed harvesting reached 95.8% of plan.
The 35th plenary session of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime Committee and the international Octopus 2026 conference are taking place in Strasbourg from October 12 to 16, 2026. The conference marks the 25th anniversary of the Budapest Convention.
Kazakhstan’s Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev met with Czech Transport Minister Ivan Bednarik. The two sides agreed to develop cooperation in the transport sector.
World Bread Day is observed on October 16. In Kazakhstan, the baking industry is an important part of the agro-industrial complex, linking grain production, flour milling and finished goods.
Kazakhstan has joined the World Bank Group’s global Metals and Minerals Compact initiative. Its 2026–2030 country strategy aims to improve mining and metallurgy regulation, advance geological exploration and attract investment in mineral extraction and processing.
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