In August and September, declaration lines for e-commerce goods in the Netherlands were about 70% lower than a year earlier. Regular declaration lines rose by 43%.
A bill proposes a zero profit tax rate for residents of the Khakassia Technology Valley special economic zone for ten tax periods after they first record a profit.
Kazakhstan presented initiatives to develop water-saving agriculture at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Its agriculture ministry delegation took part in events at the 33rd Yangling Agricultural Exhibition in Shaanxi province.
Daily smoking among people aged 15 and over in Spain has fallen to 15.4%, the lowest level on record. The survey also found increases in alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms.
On Republic Day, the national flag was raised at military units across all branches and service arms of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces, as well as at Defence Ministry institutions and military education facilities.
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton hosted the tenth Dragon Group meeting in London. Representatives from across the Gulf and Middle East attended.
France’s National Assembly has begun examining the revenue section of the first part of the 2027 budget bill. A final vote on this section is scheduled for November 3.
Japan will change its tax-free shopping system for foreign travelers on November 1, 2026. The consumption tax will be refunded after customs confirms the goods are being taken out of the country.
The UK will invest in protection against AI-related threats, support for British companies and infrastructure. The package includes a lab to monitor biological threats and projects across the regions.
India’s contingent won a record 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games, its best result at the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes.
Astana hosted the opening ceremony of the World Wrestling Championships. Attendees included Tourism and Sports Minister Yerbol Myrzabossynov and wrestling federation leaders.
Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş met with Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev. They discussed relations between the two countries.
Spain’s Interterritorial Council of the National Health System has approved eight proposals to allocate €72,086,777. The funding will go to regional authorities and relevant public bodies.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office urged Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party authorities to lift restrictions on visits by mainland performers. It said the restrictions run counter to the wishes of Taiwan residents.
Brandon Kaylor, a coach at Oregon State University, has visited Kazakhstan for the first time. He came to Astana for the wrestling world championships and shared his impressions of the city.
UK RAF Typhoon fighters took part in a French nuclear air exercise for the first time, flying alongside Rafale jets. Exercise Rummy was held over the Mediterranean as part of UK-France defence cooperation.
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