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Monday24 March 2025

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Kazakhstan has once again increased the production of Visa and MasterCard, similar to the surge experienced during the influx of Russians in the summer of 2022.

In January, banks in Kazakhstan ramped up the issuance of Visa and MasterCard international payment cards, according to statistics from the National Bank. This increase coincided with the announcement that, starting January 21, the validity of payment cards for foreigners in Kazakhstan would be limited to one year.

New bins are set to replace the old ones in Almaty. What improvements do the new models offer over the previous versions?

In Almaty, the initiative to maintain clean streets has resurfaced, leading to a decision to replace the trash bins once again. This time, the new bins will be larger than the previous ones. This year alone, the city plans to install over 12,000 bins with capacities of 80 and 120 liters.

Inflation in Kazakhstan has risen to 9.4% amid discussions of increasing VAT.

In February, inflation in Kazakhstan accelerated to 9.4%. A month earlier, it was at 8.9%, according to data from the National Statistics Bureau. On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 1.5%, compared to 1.1% in January.

Kazakhstan is set to launch a National Kazakh Language Dictionary Fund, supported by AI technology.

In Kazakhstan, there are plans to establish a National Lexical Fund for the Kazakh language. The relevant document has been published on the Open Regulatory Legal Acts website.

Zhumangarin is confident that Kazakhstan will achieve a 7% GDP growth.

Kazakhstan's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 7% in 2025, according to Serik Zhumangarin, the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy. To achieve this goal, it is essential to promptly implement all ongoing investment projects in the real sector. In 2024, the GDP growth was recorded at 4.8%.

"Next to a prison and a swamp." Orphans oppose the relocation from Almaty to Konayev.

The children from orphanage No. 1 in the Baganaşyl microdistrict are outraged—administration officials are attempting to downplay the scandal surrounding their relocation from an upscale area of Almaty to Konayev. The orphans are pleading to remain in their current home rather than being moved to a place "where there is no hospital, only prisons and swamps." Well-known advocates Auzhan Sain and Anna Chernova have already become involved in the situation. "Kursiv" has investigated the details of this high-profile controversy.

The South Korean Defense Minister proposed to exclude fraudulent manufacturers from the state defense procurement program.

Companies that identify themselves as defense product manufacturers but do not engage in actual production should be removed from the state defense order, according to Defense Minister Ruslan Zhaksylykov. He stated that not all of the 124 companies in Kazakhstan's defense industry are legitimate producers.

Tokayev congratulated the President of Bulgaria on the occasion of the holiday.

On the occasion of Liberation Day, Tokayev extended his congratulations to his colleague, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, wishing him success and wishing prosperity and well-being to the people of the republic. This information was reported by Akorda.

Residents of Almaty and the surrounding region are advised to avoid traveling outside the city due to the storm.

Kazhydromet has issued a storm warning for residents of Almaty and the Almaty region. The storm is expected to last for three days, bringing strong winds, fog, and icy conditions. Authorities are urging Kazakhstani citizens to avoid traveling outside the city and to refrain from trips to the mountains.

What measures will Kazakhstan implement for AI to ensure that people continue to think critically?

Research indicates that frequent use of artificial intelligence (AI) is leading to a decline in cognitive functions among individuals. In Kazakhstan, measures will be implemented to regulate this area, ensuring that children do not lose their ability to think, analyze, and engage in critical thinking. This was revealed during the presentation of a draft law on AI.

Business activity in the manufacturing sector has been increasing for 12 consecutive months.

In February, the manufacturing sector's business activity index in Kazakhstan, as reported by Freedom Holding Corp., increased from 51.5 to 52.1. A value above 50 indicates an improvement in the sector's condition, while a value below 50 signifies a decline. This positive trend has been sustained for 12 consecutive months.

Children from orphanage No. 1 will not be relocated from Almaty to Konayev.

Following a major scandal, the orphans from Almaty’s Children's Home No. 1 will not be relocated to Konayev. This was announced by the Commissioner for Children's Rights, Dinara Zakiyeva.

Zelensky stated that there is still a long way to go before the war with Russia comes to an end.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the road to ending the war with Russia will be a lengthy one. He made this remark to reporters at Stansted Airport in London, according to Sky News.

The Ferris wheel in Astana will display photos of vandals.

The Astana administration is experimenting with new methods to combat vandalism. They plan to display photographs of offenders on the 65-meter Ferris wheel in the capital. Those identified face fines and potential arrest.

KTZh aims to enforce stricter penalties for violations of railway crossing regulations.

KTZ is advocating for stricter penalties for drivers who violate railway crossing rules in Kazakhstan. According to the national carrier, there have been four accidents on railway tracks since the beginning of the year, endangering people's lives.

Which banks offer the best auto loan terms?

The rating agency Ranking.kz has analyzed the auto loan conditions offered by banks in Kazakhstan. Currently, 10 out of 21 financial institutions provide these loans.

A Japanese woman was summoned by the police for kissing BTS's Jin without his consent.

On Friday, February 28, South Korean police announced that they summoned a Japanese citizen for questioning regarding an incident last year in which she allegedly kissed BTS member Jin without consent, according to CNN.

The Kazakh Foreign Minister made his first official visit to Morocco.

Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu has made the first official visit in the history of bilateral relations to the Kingdom of Morocco. He traveled to Rabat at the invitation of his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita.

Due to an accident at the station in Atyrau, six trains are currently delayed.

As a result of an accident at a railway crossing near the Tyndyk station in the Atyrau region, six passenger trains are delayed. This information was provided by JSC "NC "KTZ".

Japan is experiencing its largest forest fire in decades, causing widespread devastation and raising concerns about environmental impacts.

Japan is experiencing its largest forest fire in the past 30 years, which has engulfed approximately 1,200 hectares in the Ofunato forest located in the northern Iwate Prefecture, according to The Guardian. The blaze erupted on Wednesday, February 26, and is being battled by 1,700 firefighters dispatched from across the country, as reported by Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Kazakh climbers conquered Kilimanjaro to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstani climbers ascended Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (Africa). This was announced by the chairman of the Assembly, Marat Azilkhanov.

Train services have resumed in the Atyrau region following an accident at the station.

Railway services have resumed in the Atyrau region following an accident at the Tendik station, where a truck collided with a train. This information was reported by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).

The UK has allocated nearly $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting on Saturday, March 1, at Downing Street that he can count on "full support," according to the BBC.

Rescuers evacuated 33 foreigners following a traffic accident on a highway in western Kazakhstan.

A passenger bus was involved in an accident on the "Samara-Shymkent" highway in the Aktobe region. Rescuers evacuated 33 citizens of Uzbekistan, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Over 30 Kazakhstani citizens are in Syria, with most showing no intention of returning home.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Russia, Dauren Abaev, stated that more than 30 citizens of Kazakhstan remain in Syria, with most of them unwilling to return to their homeland. He made this comment in an interview with the Russian publication RIA Novosti.

A Microsoft outage left thousands of users unable to access their email and applications.

Tens of thousands of Microsoft Outlook users reported issues with their email on Saturday, March 1, according to CNN.

Israel announced it will halt humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza.

On Sunday, March 2, Israel announced that it would halt all supplies of goods and humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. However, it remains unclear whether the complete cessation of assistance has already been implemented, according to Euronews.

Businessman and philanthropist Azamat Dolanbaev has been placed on the wanted list in Almaty.

The Almaty police are searching for entrepreneur and well-known philanthropist Azamat Dolanbaev. He is suspected of causing serious bodily harm to an individual. A court has authorized his arrest for two months in absentia, as reported by the city police department to Kursiv.

Trump aims to declare English as the official language of the United States.

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States. This information was reported by three White House representatives to CNBC.

Kazakhstan aims to increase its gas imports from Turkmenistan.

The head of QazaqGaz, Sanjar Zharakeshov, traveled to Ashgabat to negotiate new gas supplies to Kazakhstan. During his visit, he met with the Minister of Turkmenistan and the head of TurkmenGaz, Maksat Babaev.