20.12.2021, 16:31 180786
Warning signals will sound in Kazakhstan
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On December 21, from 09.00 to 12.00, it is planned to conduct a republican check of the civil protection notification system. Alerting and informing the population about emergency situations is the main security measure that allows to protect residents from the negative consequences of any accident or destructive impact caused by the influence of various factors of natural phenomena", the message says.
During the check of the warning system the electric sirens and siren-speech devices (loudspeakers) to be switched on for a short time, as well as the television and radio channels to be intercepted, information on Internet resources and in mobile applications to be posted, Kazpravda reports.
Attention everyone!!!" sound signal is a warning signal that is given to attract the attention of the population before the transmission of all emergency messages in case of a threat or an emergency. When hearing the signal it is necessary to switch on a TV and radio, read information in the Internet and in mobile applications to receive instructions on further actions in this situation," the department informed.
Along with this, the serviceability of local warning systems at hazardous production facilities and hydraulic structures will be checked.
The republican check of the warning system is aimed at maintaining alert equipment and protecting the population from possible emergencies, the Ministry of Emergency Situations added.
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Kazakhstan to launch specialized center for rare genetic skin disorders
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Children in Kazakhstan living with rare hereditary diseases will soon have access to specialized medical care through a dedicated treatment unit, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The new department will be established at the Kazakh Scientific Center of Dermatology and Infectious Diseases (KRCDIZ), where a specialized unit for the treatment of genodermatoses - inherited disorders affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes - is set to open in the near future. The facility will include specially equipped treatment and rehabilitation rooms for children, aimed at improving the quality of care provided to young patients.
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11.05.2026, 09:00 61261
Ground frosts expected across 6 regions of Kazakhstan
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Unstable weather conditions with rain and thunderstorms, hail and squall will persist across most of Kazakhstan on May 11 under the influence of a northwesterly cyclone and associated atmospheric frontal systems, Qazinform News Agency learned from Kazhydromet.
Heavy rainfall will batter eastern, southern, and southeastern regions.
Only northwestern and southeastern regions will experience dry weather under the influence of a northwesterly anticyclone.
Strong winds will hit across the country, and fog will blanket western areas at night and in the morning. Fog is also expected in the mountainous districts of southeastern parts, while southern regions will see a dust storm.
-1-6°C nighttime ground frosts are forecast in the North Kazakhstan region, in the west, north and south of Akmola region, in the west and east of Zhambyl region, in the north of Aktobe, West Kazakhstan regions, and in the west of Abai region.
High fire danger persists in Kyzylorda and Zhetisu regions, in the north and east of Almaty region, in the west and east of Zhambyl region, in the north and center of Turkistan region, in Ulytau region, in the west, north, and south of Karaganda region, in the south of Aktobe region, in the southeast of Akmola region, in the west, east, and south of Pavlodar region, in the East Kazakhstan region, and in the east of Abai region.
Extremely high fire risk is forecast in the east of Kyzylorda region, in the south and center of Abai region, in the southeast and south of Zhetisu region.
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10.05.2026, 16:01 73781
Scientists have reported a possible acceleration of melting of Antarctic ice shelves
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Antarctica's ice shelves may be collapsing faster than current climate models predict. This is stated in a study published in the journal Nature Communications, iz.ru reports.
The processes leading to the melting of ice shelves under the influence of the ocean have not been sufficiently studied, which leads to uncertainty in forecasts of sea level rise," the publication says.
This is the conclusion reached by scientists who have discovered a new oceanic mechanism that enhances melting even in the cold waters of East Antarctica. According to forecasts, by the end of the 21st century, the level of the world's oceans will rise by several tens of centimeters, but with high emissions, it is possible to rise to 5 m by 2150.
It is noted that the key role is played by basal channels - elongated depressions under glaciers up to hundreds of meters deep. Modeling under the Fimbulisen ice shelf has shown that even moderate intrusions of warm deep waters create self-organizing patterns of enhanced melting.
Floating warm waters, entering the channels, enhance the local destruction of ice. This means that even cold and fresh cavities under glaciers can be vulnerable, the researchers explained.
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10.05.2026, 08:10 74241
Rain, hail, and squalls to hit Kazakhstan on Sunday
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Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are forecast across Kazakhstan on May 10, Qazinform News Agency cites the National Weather Service Kazhydromet.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the southwestern, southern, southeastern, and eastern regions of the country.
The winds will strengthen nationwide, with dust storms projected for the south of the country. In addition, patchy fog is expected in the morning hours.
A high risk of wildfire remains in effect in the Kyzylorda, Zhetisu, Almaty, Zhambyl, Turkistan, Ulytau, Karaganda, Aktobe, Akmola, Pavlodar, Abai, and East Kazakhstan regions. Furthermore, extreme fire hazard warnings remain in place for: eastern Kyzylorda region; southern and central Abai region; and southeastern and southern Zhetisu region.
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09.05.2026, 17:45 83211
Italy Pays Tribute to Kazakh Soldiers Who Fell Liberating the Country’s Northern Regions
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Yerbolat Sembayev, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Italy, laid flowers at a memorial obelisk in Trieste honouring 36 Kazakh soldiers of the 30th Division of the Ninth Corps of the Yugoslav People’s Liberation Army who died during World War II while helping liberate northern regions of Italy. Representatives of local authorities, civil society organisations, and the Kazakh diaspora also took part in the ceremony, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
Ambassador Yerbolat Sembayev congratulated those gathered on Victory Day in World War II, noting that the occasion symbolises the immortal sacrifice of our ancestors, who defended their homeland in the bloodiest war in human history. He emphasised the significant contribution of the Kazakh people to victory over nazism, noting that many Kazakhstanis voluntarily went to the front and gave their lives for the freedom and independence of their homeland.
Today, thanks to this memorial obelisk in Trieste, we proudly remember the names of those who gave their lives for victory. Hundreds of our compatriots, through their immortal acts of courage, forever inscribed their names in the history of the Great Victory. The names of the 36 Kazakhstanis who took part in the liberation of Trieste, along with other war heroes, will remain in our memory forever," - Yerbolat Sembayev said.
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09.05.2026, 13:15 82906
Kazakhstan and Greece Highlighted the Importance of Preserving the Memory of the Great Victory
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A conference dedicated to the historical legacy of the Great Victory was held in Athens, organized by the Greek public discussion club "Dialogos". During the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin presented Kazakhstan’s approaches to preserving historical memory, strengthening social unity, and promoting the principles of peace and international cooperation amid current global challenges, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
In his speech, it was noted that the memory of the Great Patriotic War occupies a special place in the historical consciousness of the people of Kazakhstan. More than 1.2 million people from Kazakhstan were drafted into the ranks of the Red Army, and 600 thousand of them never returned from the battlefield. The Ambassador emphasized that these figures reflect not only the scale of the tragedy, but also the enormous price the nation paid for peace and freedom.
The lessons of the war remind us that humanity must remain united in the face of common challenges and reject any ideologies that seek to divide societies" the Ambassador of Kazakhstan emphasized.
The conference also presented the political transformations currently underway in Kazakhstan. It was noted that the constitutional reforms initiated by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev are aimed at building a more just and inclusive state based on the principles of rule of law, respect for human rights, social harmony, and social responsibility.
Special attention during the conference was paid to the importance of preserving international dialogue, mutual respect, and the search for balanced solutions amid growing global tensions.
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08.05.2026, 10:58 89411
Kazakhstan plans to digitize school medical checkups
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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health plans to transition school preventive medical examinations to a digital format and strengthen the early detection of health issues among children, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the ministry.
Speaking at the meeting, Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova said the current approach to preventive medical checkups for schoolchildren remains largely formal, with priority given to quantitative targets rather than high-quality diagnostics.
To improve the system, the ministry is proposing a comprehensive set of measures, including modernization of the current screening model, the use of digital technologies to process examination results, and the transfer of certain functions to mid-level medical staff.
A shortage of specialized doctors and the heavy workload on medical staff lead to shorter examination times per child, superficial diagnostics, and low rates of detecting health disorders. Another issue is the insufficient monitoring of children with special educational needs and children with disabilities," said Magripa Yembergenova, director of the department for maternal and child health protection.
To strengthen preventive healthcare for children, schools will be equipped with digital electrocardiographs, pulse oximeters, height-and-weight measurement systems, otoscopes, and telemedicine solutions featuring automated data transmission.
According to the ministry, schools may later also receive intraoral cameras, plantographs, and autorefractors.
The minister instructed officials to ensure the full digitalization of children’s preventive medical examinations and integrate all data into the Ministry of Health’s information systems through the creation of electronic child health passports.
All data related to children’s health must be systematically accumulated, analyzed, and monitored throughout a person’s life. This will ensure continuity in medical observation and improve the effectiveness of early disease detection," Akmaral Alnazarova emphasized.
The minister also instructed authorities to begin the phased introduction of the updated format of preventive examinations and school healthcare in all schools across the country starting September 1, 2026.
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07.05.2026, 08:00 96571
Rainy conditions forecast for much of Kazakhstan during upcoming holidays
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The National Weather Service Kazhydromet predicts rainy weather across most of Kazakhstan during the upcoming Defender of the Fatherland and Victory Day holiday period, with rain, thunderstorms, possible hail, and strong winds in the forecast, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Heavy rains are forecast for western regions on May 7-9, and northern regions on May 8-9.
Southern regions expect high temperatures and scattered rains with thunderstorms, while eastern regions are to see rains with thunderstorms on May 9.
Daytime highs can reach 33C in the south and southeast, 30C in the east, 28C in the west and center, and 23C in the north.
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