Government

Politics · ноябрь 7, 2026

Stephen Miller to lead White House staff

President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House chief of staff. He will replace Susie Wiles, who held the post before him.

Politics · ноябрь 5, 2026

Tokayev meets QazaqGaz chairman

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Alibek Zhamauov, chairman of the management board of QazaqGaz National Company.

Politics · ноябрь 1, 2026

UK Civil Service jobs move beyond London

More than two thirds of new full-time UK Civil Service positions were created in key regional locations. The Places for Growth programme exceeded its target for moving roles out of London three years early.

Politics · октябрь 29, 2026

Tokayev’s address set for October 28

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his annual address to the people on October 28. The event will be attended by Kurultai deputies, government members and the Kazakhstan People’s Council.

Economy · октябрь 28, 2026

Turkistan Region launches 60 billion tenge projects

Projects worth a total of 60 billion tenge were launched in Turkistan Region ahead of Republic Day. The work is part of efforts to improve regional infrastructure and open production facilities.

Society · октябрь 19, 2026

Exemptions in needs assessment

Legal exemptions for certain categories of benefit recipients are предусмотрены as the new needs assessment system is introduced.

Science & Tech · октябрь 19, 2026

Welfare calculator now available in eGov Mobile

A welfare assessment calculator is now available in Kazakhstan’s eGov Mobile app. The move to targeted provision of selected government support measures will begin on January 1, 2027.

Politics · октябрь 18, 2026

Atyrau appoints new mayor

Daniyar Takhanov has been appointed mayor of Atyrau. His candidacy was agreed with the Administration of the President of Kazakhstan and city maslikhat deputies.

Society · октябрь 17, 2026

UK firms pledge 100,000 youth jobs

The UK government and UKHospitality have announced a commitment from major hospitality businesses to provide 100,000 paid jobs over three years for young people aged 18–24 who are not in education, employment or training.

Society · октябрь 16, 2026

Belarus proposes leave for pregnant women’s checkups

Belarusian MP Anzhelika Kurchak has proposed exempting pregnant women from work to attend mandatory medical examinations. She plans to initiate an amendment to the Labour Code.

World · октябрь 16, 2026

Hungary discusses military logistics

Hungary's first Central Transport and Movement Planning Conference examined military transport, movement coordination and allied logistics. It was held on October 5 and 6 in Balatonakarattya.

Politics · октябрь 16, 2026

Ukraine opens two more EU negotiation clusters

Ukraine and the EU opened negotiations on two more clusters on October 13: “Internal Market” and “Competitiveness and Inclusive Development.” The European Commission rated Ukraine’s digital progress at 3.5 out of 5, placing it among the country’s three most successful areas of EU integration.

Economy · октябрь 16, 2026

Kazakhstan and Singapore share water expertise

The delegation is attending a capacity-building programme on sustainable management of urban water resources and waste, organised by the Government of Singapore.

Politics · октябрь 16, 2026

EU countries briefed on NGO bill

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.

World · октябрь 15, 2026

India and Japan meet on road transport

India’s Press Information Bureau reported the 12th meeting of the India–Japan Joint Working Group on roads and road transport.

Society · октябрь 15, 2026

Chukotka opens its first hospital school

The first hospital school in Chukotka has opened in Anadyr as part of the Uch imZnayem project. The new site is the 75th in Russia’s network and will provide lessons for children receiving long-term treatment.

World · октябрь 15, 2026

Saudi cybersecurity market hits SAR 16.3 billion

Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market reached SAR 16.3 billion in 2025, according to a new National Cybersecurity Authority report. Women made up 33% of the sector’s workforce.

World · октябрь 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia sets duties on Chinese can lids

Saudi Arabia has imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on aluminium lids for beverage cans imported from China. The duties apply to lids measuring 50 mm to 63 mm in diameter.

Politics · октябрь 15, 2026

UK vows continued support for Ukraine

The UK will continue military and financial support for Ukraine and maintain sanctions pressure on Russia, the government said. London remains in close contact with the US, Ukraine and other allies.