Tengrinews.kz has prepared a digest of the main and interesting news from Kazakhstan for Friday, February 14.
1. Tokayev visited the new Presidential Archive
It is reported that this is the first archive in Central Asia that will operate not only as a repository for the country's documentary heritage but also as an educational and scientific-methodological center. You can see what is inside the new archive building here.
The Head of State also got acquainted with the progress of the reconstruction of the Kazakh National University of Arts named after K. Baiseitova.
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Photo courtesy of the Akorda press service
2. Personnel changes
The former akim of East Kazakhstan region, Ermek Kosherbaev, has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister.
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Ermek Kosherbaev. Photo: gov.kz
In this role, he replaced Tamara Duyssenova, who has become an assistant to the President. It is noteworthy that from 2020 to 2022, Duyssenova already held the position of assistant to the President - head of the department overseeing the consideration of appeals to the Presidential Administration.
What Tamara Duyssenova is remembered for during her tenure as Deputy Prime Minister
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Tamara Duyssenova. Photo: gov.kz
The akim of the Abai region, Nurlan Uraikhaev, has also been relieved of his duties.
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3. Smartphone purchase regulations clarified by the Ministry of Digitalization
On February 11, the Ministry of Digitalization announced updates to the registration rules for mobile devices. Read here about how to buy a phone without violating the new rules.
Previously, a limit on the import of smartphones into the country was proposed in the Mazhilis.
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4. New details on the explosion in Astana
The transport police department reported details of a strong explosion near the old train station in Astana. One person sustained minor cuts to the hand, and a criminal case has been initiated.
Recall: a strong explosion occurred in Astana near the old train station on the night of February 14. The shockwave was felt by residents of nearby areas, and in some places, windows were even blown out.
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5. Results of the Kazakhstan team at the Asian Winter Games
The Kazakhstan team finished in fourth place at the Winter Asian Games in Harbin. The team secured 20 medals, including only 4 golds. This is the worst result in the history of the national team in this regard.
Read here about the sports in which Kazakhstan fell short of medals in 2025.
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Photo: NOC/Sali Sabirov
6. Recycling fee for electric vehicles: Ministry of Ecology statement
The Ministry of Ecology addressed the main issue surrounding the growing popularity of electric vehicles in Kazakhstan – the difficulties with battery recycling. Find out whether a recycling fee for electric cars will be introduced in our article.
Earlier, we reported that the recycling fee for electric vehicles would increase in Uzbekistan.
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7. Increase in theft of road signs in Kazakhstan
In 2024, there was a recorded increase in the theft of road infrastructure elements in Kazakhstan. "KazAvtoZhol" calculated the damage.
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Photo: depositphotos.com
8. "Sergек" leaves Astana
The "Sergек" project, implemented in the capital since 2017, will come to an end on March 13. The video surveillance system in Astana will now be handed over to Presight, a company within the G42 holding. Details can be found here.
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9. Salary of Dastan Satpaev announced
16-year-old Dastan Satpaev from Kazakhstan will earn half a billion tenge under his contract with Chelsea. This amount will be received by the footballer over five years.
Recall: on February 10, it was announced that Chelsea officially acquired the Kazakh prodigy.
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Photo: Kazakhstan Football Federation
10. What the akims were up to this week
The akim of Astana, Zhenis Kasymbek, commented on the extensive ice patches in the capital, while the mayor of Almaty, Yerbolat Dosaev, could not promise that residents of the megacity would notice an improvement in air quality by autumn this year. Read more about the akims' activities this week in our article.
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