Kazakhstan's National Bank bought $375M for the pension fund in July, four times more than in June. Sales from the National Fund totaled $200M, and the tenge strengthened by 1.3%.
Since the start of the year, Almaty metro police have seized 29 knives, 62 brass knuckles, and 4 ammunition. 310 people tried to bring in prohibited items. The metro remains safe.
Police in Akmola region punished a BMW X5 driver for dangerous driving on the Astana-Burabay highway, who cut off cars and endangered others. The driver said he was 'teaching a lesson' to a slow left-lane driver.
The SRC reminded about the postponement of tax reporting deadline to August 17 due to a weekend. Find out which forms and payments must be submitted by August 25.
Kazakhstan announced preliminary results of master's admission testing: 67 participants violated rules, results annulled. Learn details.
Ghana's parliament passed a bill imposing up to 20 years in prison for cocoa farmers who convert farms without approval. Farmers criticize the law as unfair.
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced 'chat checkouts' to combat loneliness, with about 200 locations across the country. The initiative, started in 2019, aims to provide social interaction for customers, especially the elderly.
Almaty residents urged to leave heat network rupture zones during hydraulic tests from Aug 3-14. Stay safe and report incidents to 109.
A naked man scared drivers in Altai, East Kazakhstan, amid a law and order ad. Police detained him, and a court sentenced him to 5 days of arrest.
Israeli court temporarily halts plan to use crocodiles to guard Ktzi'ot prison, siding with animal rights activists. The project was proposed by Minister Ben-Gvir.
Kazakhstan braces for a cold cyclone bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail, with temperatures dropping in the north and east. Details from Kazhydromet.
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Kazakhstan's financial regulator proposes to exclude pawnshop microloan arrears from credit reports, helping borrowers maintain positive credit history and access state programs.
Head of loss-making Zhambylgips Andrei Pronchenko earned 55.3 million tenge in 2025, while regional average monthly wage is 328,900 tenge.
A man in the Abai region was sentenced to 20 hours of community service for beating his wife out of jealousy. He expressed remorse and vowed to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry announced planned military exercises 'Batyl Toitarys - 2026' and asked citizens not to panic when military equipment moves.
Ariana Grande has pulled out of the London production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sunday in the Park with George' at the Barbican, citing a need to step back from public life after her tour.
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.
Spider-Man fans in Almaty are taking over malls and cinemas ahead of the premiere. Videos of dozens of superheroes go viral, and tickets are selling out fast.
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.
A young courier from Astana claims to earn 760,000 tenge a month, sparking debate about hard work and prospects. Details and user reactions.
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.
Historian Zhaksylyk Sabitov says ancient Arab maps show at least 40 forgotten cities in Kazakhstan, and traces of Greek settlements found in Mangystau.
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.