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In Europe, they opposed large touchscreens and the abandonment of buttons

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 6, 2024

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EuroNCAP, which studies car safety, has spoken out against the over-reliance on touchscreens. The association’s director of strategic planning, Matthew Avery, called it an industry-wide problem and promised that EuroNCAP would take action against the abandonment of physical buttons.

According to the expert, transferring control of basic and additional functions to touch screens increases the risk of an accident. The driver has to take his eyes off the road to find the right button in the complex submenus of the on-board media system. Accordingly, he may miss the moment that requires active action in order to avoid an accident.

Matthew Avery promised that in 2026 EuroNCAP will introduce new testing regulations that will take this aspect into account. The association plans to require manufacturers to maintain at least a minimum set of physical regulators in car interiors. They, according to experts, provide intuitive access to functions and allow the driver to remain focused on control.

Among the functions that, as EuroNCAP considered, cannot be transferred to touch screens are the inclusion of turn signals, windshield wipers and emergency lights, a horn and calling emergency services via the eCall system. They will not be required to have physical buttons, but the association will deduct points from tests for missing keys. Accordingly, cars without such buttons will not be able to receive the highest safety rating, which, according to EuroNCAP, will negatively affect their image in the eyes of buyers.

March 6, 2024 0 comments

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Mangistau was in the TOP-3 anti-rating of regions in terms of inflation

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 3, 2024

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The Bureau of National Statistics has published data on price increases and inflation levels in the regions.

According to analysts, compared to December last year, there was an increase in prices for rice – by 34.3%, mineral and drinking water – by 18.4%, canned milk – by 16.9%, alcoholic drinks and tobacco products – by 15.6%. Prices for kefir (2.5% fat content) and eggs increased by 13.4% each, as well as butter by 13.3%, pasteurized milk, and fresh fruits and vegetables by 12.8%. Bakery and flour products became more expensive by 12.3 percent, fish and seafood – by 12.1%, confectionery – by 10.7%.

A decrease in prices was observed for buckwheat – by 22.6%, sunflower oil – by 18% and granulated sugar – by 15.8%.

The price level for personal goods increased by 12.4%, furniture and household items increased in price by 11.8%, dishes – by 11.4%, clothing and shoes – by 11.3%. The price of pharmaceutical products increased by 10.4 percent and construction materials by 7.3%. Diesel fuel rose in price by 15.2%, gasoline became more expensive by 13.7%, liquefied gas in cylinders – by 13.6% and coal – by 10.7%.

Prices for services of integrated recreation organizations increased by 16.8%, services of sanatoriums – by 15.8%, healthcare – by 13.6%, services in the field of recreation and sports events – by 13.5%, hairdressing salons and personal service establishments – by 12.8%, education services – by 9.6%, public catering – by 8%.

Taxi fares have become more expensive – prices increased by 9.1%, travel on public transport increased in price – by 8.9%, on an intercity bus – by 8.8%. Prices for air travel also increased by 8.6%. Train fares increased by 7.3%.

Tariffs for utility services have increased: garbage removal has risen in price by 33.2%, sewerage – by 28.8%, central heating – by 26.1%, hot water – by 23.4%, cold water – by 22%, electricity – by 19.9%, housing maintenance – by 7%.

Regionally, in December last year (in annual terms), the inflation rate exceeding the republican average was observed in nine regions, of which the highest was in Karaganda (11.1 percent), Akmola (10.7%) and Mangistau (10.6%) areas.

January 3, 2024 0 comments

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How Astana sees its future relations with Moscow, Tokayev said

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 9, 2023

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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that Russia is a strategic partner of the Republic and, despite some upheavals in the international arena, Kazakhstan will continue to cooperate with it, Zakon.kz reports.

The head of state stated this in an interview with Euronews TV channel.

“Russia is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan. We have the longest land border in the world with Russia. And we have traditions of cooperation that need to be preserved or at least not abandoned. And I believe that, despite some turmoil in international arena, we will continue cooperation. And perhaps you are aware of the recent visit of the Russian President to Kazakhstan, which turned out to be very successful in terms of giving additional impetus to the development of cooperation between the two states,” Tokayev said, answering the question of how Astana sees their future relations with Moscow.

He noted that Russia is a good partner, a strategic partner of Kazakhstan and plays an important role in the modern world.

“Some argue that it plays a negative role, some that it plays a positive role. One way or another, we must admit that Russia is very important, and we need to cooperate with it, and Kazakhstan does this,” the head of the republic emphasized.

Commenting on Kazakhstan’s strategy in the international arena, Tokayev said that Kazakhstan pursues a diversified international policy.

“We have excellent relations with China, with our partners in Central Europe, as well as in Western Europe. And, of course, we have a strategic partnership with the United States. This is fully consistent with the geographical position of Kazakhstan, which is the ninth largest territory in the world Therefore, our policy will be constantly diversified,” noted the President of the Republic.

The Kazakh leader added that Astana is committed to international cooperation and can be a good partner for many countries.

“Kazakhstan is a country with an open market economy. And we believe that Kazakhstan can serve as a good partner for many countries. I think that Kazakhstan plays a very important role in our region, in Central Asia, and beyond,” Kassym said. Zhomart Tokayev.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Akorda to participate in the XIX Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia. Then Tokayev and Putin met in Akorda.

December 9, 2023 0 comments

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Mangistau turned out to be the leader in rising prices for non-food products

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com November 2, 2023

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According to the Bureau of National Statistics, among the regions, the highest monthly inflation was registered in Shymkent – 1.1 percent, the lowest – in Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda regions – 0.4 percent each.

“By region, prices for food products increased the most in the city of Shymkent – by 1.8 percent, non-food products – in the Mangystau region – by 1.8 percent, paid services – in the Atyrau region by 2.5 percent,” reported the Bureau of National statistics.

It is noted that in October 2023, the monthly consumer price index in the country amounted to 0.7 percent (in September of this year – 0.6 percent). Prices for paid services and non-food products increased by 0.8 percent, food products – by 0.5 percent.

In the sphere of paid services, prices for rental housing increased by 2.3 percent, hotel services – by 2.2 percent, and complex recreation organizations – by 2.1 percent. Tariffs for sewerage increased by three percent, garbage removal – by 1.5 percent. A decrease in prices is observed for detergents and cleaning products by 0.6 percent.

An increase in prices in October of this year was noted for AI-98 gasoline; it rose in price by 3.7 percent, AI-95/96 gasoline – by 1.5 percent. Prices for a TV increased by 8.3 percent, a laptop by six percent, and an electric heater by 4.7 percent.

Among food products, prices for tomatoes increased by 9.6 percent, eggs – by 5.5 percent, cucumbers – by 5.3 percent, flour – by 4.3 percent, confectionery – by 1.3 percent, bread – by 1 .2 percent. Price increases were noted for tobacco products by 2.1 percent, alcoholic beverages – by 1.2 percent, mineral and drinking water – by 0.9 percent. Vegetables fell in price by 1.8 percent, sunflower oil by 0.9 percent, and cereals by 0.8 percent.

– Inflation in October 2023 on an annualized basis was 10.8 percent. Prices for food products increased by 10.4 percent, paid services – by 11 percent, non-food products – by 11.1 percent, the Bureau of National Statistics noted.

November 2, 2023 0 comments

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