The upgraded Zhibek Zholy customs post on the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border is set to open in August, increasing daily capacity to 70,000 passengers and 2,000 vehicles after a reconstruction costing over 11 billion tenge.
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran conflict. Brent hits $85.5, WTI near $80. Goldman Sachs warns prices could reach $110 by year-end on naval blockade fears.
Europe's population hits record high of 450.6 million, driven by migration. Experts project decline to 398 million by 2100, causing labor shortages and increased strain on healthcare and education.
41-year-old Kazakh actress Asel Sadvakasova shares how her worldview changed after turning 40, embracing new hobbies and freedom to be herself. Read on infohub.kz.
Kazakhstan to test Chinese desert algae biotechnology for land restoration and desertification control, as discussed by ecology minister on Aral Sea bed.
The search for a teenager missing in the Caspian Sea in Mangystau region ended with his body found 51 km from Aktau. 253 people participated in the operation.
In the Almaty region police officer death case, a lawyer for the teenagers reveals new details: a psychological examination has been ordered and allegations of investigator pressure made.
Eight steppe fires were extinguished in Akmola region over the past day, caused by lightning strikes. No threat to settlements or casualties occurred. Firefighting operations continue.
Compendium of 13 real-world ESG examples from Central Asia presented in Astana. Event gathered representatives from China, Kazakhstan, and other nations.
In the Turksib district of Almaty, an object resembling a pistol was found. Police seized it for examination and urge residents not to touch suspicious items.
Russian actress Natalya Rudova, star of 'Univer', turns heads in a swimsuit and beach headband during a recent yacht outing. Fans praise her fit figure.
A Kazakhstan court sentenced the head of a road maintenance unit to 2.5 years suspended for improper winter road maintenance after a bus crash killed five.
Almaty residents complain about the unavailability of tick-borne encephalitis immunoglobulin after tick bites. Authorities promise 14 liters by the end of July.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Shanghai for talks with Xi Jinping. July 16: bilateral talks and roundtable; July 17: World AI Conference. Cooperation on nuclear plant discussed.
Foal of Przewalski's horse named Zhelmay born at Almaty Zoo to mare Kurbankul. The zoo's conservation efforts aim to preserve this rare wild horse species.
The Islamic Development Bank will provide grants and financing for water projects in Kazakhstan, with first tranches expected in 2024. Negotiations took place in Saudi Arabia.
Construction of a 1.2 km embankment along the Esentai River in Almaty begins, featuring a promenade, playgrounds, sports areas, skate park, bike paths, and landscaping.
Maira Meldebekova has been dismissed from the position of First Vice-Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, according to a government decree of July 15, 2026.
In Almaty, a student tore a diploma at a graduation ceremony, but it later turned out to be a copy. The young man apologized to teachers and the public.
President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev signed a law enabling pension contributors to choose investment strategies. The law covers migration, education, and employment.
Kazakhstani citizens can now manage 100% of their pension savings via private management companies, says Deputy Nartai Aralbaiuly, with state guarantees.
Food inflation in Kazakhstan declines for third consecutive week in Akmola and Zhambyl regions. Deputy PM Zhumangarin chaired meeting on SSFP food prices.
New mechanism for electricity disconnection in Almaty apartment buildings: only debtors, not entire building, lose power due to opening individual accounts.
A Mangystau woman bought earrings for 700,000 tenge as a gift, but they broke on the anniversary. The seller refused a refund, but the consumer protection department helped get the money back.