August 3, 2026
Zhetysu Region's Airline Widens Loss Sixfold
Zhetysu Airlines, owned by the Zhetysu region akimat, saw its net loss surge nearly sixfold to 770.3 million tenge in 2025, with revenue halving and subsidies dropping sharply.
August 3, 2026
Japan Earthquake: Two Workers Killed in Aeon Mall Blast After Re-entering on Boss' Order
Two workers killed in Aeon Mall blast after earthquake were ordered by boss to re-enter for cash. Habita apologizes for loss of lives. Details inside.
August 3, 2026
Astana Courier's Earnings Claim Sparks Online Debate
A young courier from Astana claims to earn 760,000 tenge a month, sparking debate about hard work and prospects. Details and user reactions.
August 3, 2026
Ex-Levski Defender Assesses Bulgaria's Chances Against Kairat
Plamen Dimov believes current Kairat is weaker than last year's team and predicts a tough match for the Almaty side in Sofia. First leg on August 4.
August 3, 2026
Tiger released into wild in Kazakhstan for first time in 70 years
Kazakhstan releases an Amur tiger into the wild for the first time in 70 years. The event took place in the Ile-Balkhash reserve. Details and plans for population restoration.
August 3, 2026
Jolie-Pitt Winery Threatened by Wildfires in France
Wildfires in southern France threaten Château Miraval, the winery owned by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Get details on the situation and the ongoing legal dispute.
August 3, 2026
Historian: 40 Forgotten Cities of Kazakhstan Found on Ancient Arab Maps
Historian Zhaksylyk Sabitov says ancient Arab maps show at least 40 forgotten cities in Kazakhstan, and traces of Greek settlements found in Mangystau.
August 3, 2026
Doctors Deny Rumors of Discharge for Woman Injured in Almaty 'Gelendvagen' Crash
Almaty City Clinical Hospital No. 7 denies rumors of discharge for a woman injured in a fatal crash with a Gelendvagen. Her condition is stable, and she is undergoing rehabilitation.
August 3, 2026
Timur Turlov: 'Competition Now for Talent' — Speech at IOAI 2026 Opening
Timur Turlov at the opening of IOAI 2026: Astana becomes the world's AI capital, technology is created by people, and competition is for talent. Details on infohub.kz.
August 3, 2026
Kazakhstan's Inflation Slows to 10.2% in July 2026
In July 2026, Kazakhstan's annual inflation slowed to 10.2%. Vegetable and fruit prices fell, while non-food goods rose by 11.7%.
August 3, 2026
Big Mac from McDonald's After Nearly 10 Years: Blogger Shows How It Looks
Blogger bitbumm_a shows how a Big Mac from McDonald's looks after nearly 10 years. The experiment started in 2017, and the burger has barely changed.
August 3, 2026
Kazakhstan Manufacturing PMI Falls to Minimum on Order Shortage
Kazakhstan's manufacturing PMI fell to 47.0 in July 2026, the lowest since March 2022, due to order shortages, working capital issues, and logistics disruptions.
August 3, 2026
Kazakhstan Vanadium Producer Targets US Defense Market
Kazakhstan's Ferro-Alloy Resources seeks US financing, explores yttrium mining, boosts production, and secures orders. Details on infohub.kz.
August 3, 2026
Kazakh President Launches Construction of 'Golden Bridge' from China to Europe
Kazakh President Tokayev launches construction of highways Kyzylorda–Saksaulsk, Ulgaysyn–Saksaulsk, and Beyneu–Saksaulsk, boosting jobs and cargo traffic.
August 3, 2026
Revived Freelander Unveils First Production Crossover
The revived Freelander brand unveils its first production model, the Freelander 8 crossover, with advanced tech and a range-extender hybrid powertrain. Pre-sales start August 10.
August 3, 2026
Renting vs. Deposits: Which Pays Off in Kazakhstan?
Rental yield in Astana is 7.2% per annum, below deposit rates of 18-20%. But with price growth, total return reaches 22%. Compare renting vs. depositing.
August 3, 2026
Kazakh Police Warn of New AI-Powered Scam Scheme
Police in Kazakhstan's Abai region warn of a new AI-powered scam targeting online buyers. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudsters and avoid becoming a victim.
August 3, 2026
Chinese airline plans flights to Katon-Karagai and Zaisan
Chinese airline Urumqi Airlines plans to launch flights to Kazakhstan, including Katon-Karagai and Zaisan. Routes Urumqi-Karaganda, Gulja-Astana and others are discussed.
August 3, 2026
Kazakhstan and China Plan to Create Joint Airline
Kazakhstan and China discuss creating a joint regional airline, with flights to Zaysan and Katon-Karagay using COMAC C909 aircraft.
August 3, 2026
Indonesia Ferry Fire: 5 Dead, Search Continues for Missing
At least 5 dead, 229 rescued after Indonesian ferry fire. Search continues for missing passengers. Officials say manifest discrepancies complicate efforts.
August 3, 2026
Erke Esmakhan Publicly Declares Love to Husband RaiM and Thanks Him for Support
Kazakh singer Erke Esmakhan publicly thanked her husband RaiM for support and declared her love, highlighting his role in her life and career.
August 3, 2026
New Green Square Joins Astana's 'Myngzhyldyk' Alley
Astana is finishing a new square behind the Kuanyshbayev Theater, part of the Myngzhyldyk alley. Trees, paths, and rest areas are ready; opening soon.
August 3, 2026
Kazakhstan wins four more medals at U17 Wrestling Worlds in Baku
Kazakhstan's youth wrestlers won four more medals at the U17 World Championships in Baku: one gold and three bronze. Details and results.
August 3, 2026
Kazakhstanis File Thousands of Complaints Against Banks, MFIs, and Collectors in a Month
In June 2026, Kazakhstan's financial regulator received 16,400 complaints, with 47.9% against banks, 34.4% against MFIs, and 9.1% against collectors. Details and statistics.