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Quarantine measures tightened in Nur-Sultan

According to a new decree by the city's chief sanitary doctor: shopping centers will be closed on weekends. Working hours on weekdays will be reduced to 20:00. This rule does not apply to pharmacies and grocery stores. At the same time, the occupancy rate of each object should not exceed 30%. Ice and roller skating rinks, attractions, and playgrounds will be closed. In addition, the opening hours of catering points will be reduced.  Cafes and restaurants will receive guests from 7:00 to 20:00.

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The second wave of coronavirus began in Kazakhstan

Yerlan Kiyasov, Vice-Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor, announced the second wave of COVID-19 in Kazakhstan, at a briefing at the CCS: "We already understand that it’s the second wave, although we do not divide it into the first, second wave. In fact, there is a certain increase in the incidence. We can presumably say that we are observing the development of the situation, not pessimistic, but real, where, observing the growth, we can say  that we are in the stage of development of the second wave, because the increase in the incidence is wave-like.

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The second wave of coronavirus began in Kazakhstan

Procedure for arrival in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan

All persons arriving in Kazakhstan on flights from abroad undergo thermometry, questionnaire, and submit a certificate of passing the COVID-19 test by PCR, selected no earlier than 72 hours at the time of crossing the state border of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the absence of Certificate of Entry are not allowed. Arriving persons with a body temperature within the normal range, presenting a certificate, are explained about the possible symptoms of COVID-19 with the receipt of the corresponding acknowledgement, they continue to follow their destination.

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The death penalty was abolished in Kazakhstan also thanks to the dialogue with Italy

Kazakhstan officially abolished the death penalty on January 2, 2021. This was done by the signing by Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, head of State, of the law on the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which obliges the participating States. The death penalty (as for many years in Italy) had only theoretical application, in wartime for extremely serious crimes of a military nature.   Not everyone knows that Italy has played a leading role in encouraging, through dialogue, the largest country in Central Asia to finally leave behind this legacy of the Soviet era.

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Tenders today

Opportunities and prospects. We are glad to share information on the available tenders. Kazakhmys Corporation Tender for the repair of press filters of the Karagailinskaya concentration plant of "Karagandatsvetmet" in 2021 Budget: 382 478 569.37 tenge excluding VAT Requirements: tender documents page 2-3, technical specification. Deadline: 01/13/2021 16:00:00 Details.

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Changes in the concessional business lending program in Kazakhstan

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has made changes to the program of concessional lending to small and medium-sized businesses.  This was done as part of the execution of the order of Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, the head of state of Kazakhstan. Changes made: - an additional 200 billion tenge was allocated for lending to large businesses and entrepreneurs in the agro-industrial complex (AIC), affected by the state of emergency; - the program has been extended until December 31, 2021 inclusive; - the term for the development of money - until March 31, 2021 inclusive.

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It is proposed to exempt SMEs from taxes for two years in Kazakhstan

Senate deputies of the Parliament of Kazakhstan proposed to exempt small and medium-sized businesses from VAT and social tax for two years.  On behalf of the President of the country, a retail tax of 3% of income is being introduced.  The senators considered the draft law “On amendments and additions to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan“ On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget ”(Tax Code) and returned it to the Mazhilis.  This amendment provides improvement of tax policy, contributing to the simplification of doing business and attracting investment in Kazakhstan.

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Tenders today

Opportunities and prospects. We are glad to share information on the available tenders. "KazTransGas Aimak" Joint Stock Company Installation (installation) of equipment / gas meters Budget: 916 249 892 tenge excluding VAT Requirements: tender documents page 2-3, technical specification. Deadline: September 28, 2020, 10:00 Details "Joint Venture" Kazgermunai" Limited Liability Partnership Installation of equipment / gas meters Budget: 215 647 651.4 tenge excluding VAT Requirements: tender documents page 2-3, technical specification.

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