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.
Hungary has reported more hepatitis A cases this year. The virus can spread through contaminated hands, water and food, making regular handwashing essential.
The delegation is attending a capacity-building programme on sustainable management of urban water resources and waste, organised by the Government of Singapore.
Kazakhstan presented projects to preserve documentary heritage at a UNESCO seminar in Indonesia. The event is being held in Jakarta from October 13 to 16.
Kazakhstan has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum aimed at bringing together technology, infrastructure and capital to reach international markets.
Kazakhstan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) discussed developing a partnership programme on water resources. The meetings took place during Arsen Zhakambayev’s working visit to Rome.
Kazakhstan presented its draft law on non-governmental organisations to EU ambassadors and embassy representatives. The briefing took place in Astana at a human rights working group meeting.
Kazakhstan and Russia have launched their first pilot road freight shipment using the electronic international consignment note e-CMR. The launch took place in Astana during Transport Week.
State support measures for tourism businesses have been in place in Kazakhstan since 2022. A number of changes to how they are implemented were introduced in August 2026.
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