
Atyrau Airport, operated by Turkish YDA Holding, posts 316 mln tenge loss in 2025
Atyrau International Airport, managed by Turkish YDA Holding, posted a loss of 315.7 million tenge in 2025, reversing a profit of 616.5 million tenge in 2024.

Atyrau International Airport, managed by Turkish YDA Holding, posted a loss of 315.7 million tenge in 2025, reversing a profit of 616.5 million tenge in 2024.

Kazakhstan introduces per-capita funding for youth sports schools, categorizing sports into three cost levels. The new system takes effect by end of July 2026.

14-year-old Kazakh footballer Karim Mendikanov signs contract with Barcelona's youth teams. He has played for Kazakhstan U16. Previously, Dastan Satpayev moved to Chelsea for record €4.3M.

On July 16, a man was found dead near a store in Shemonaikha with no visible injuries. Police say he was under medical care and are investigating the sudden death.

Road workers in East Kazakhstan report tourist aggression during repairs to Rakhmanovskiye Klyuchi road. Insults, threats, attacks recorded; KazAvtoZhol warns of legal liability.

Almaty Renovation's net profit surged 94.5% in 2025 to 1.28 billion tenge, fueled by deposit income. Assets grew 35.2%, while liabilities rose 8.4%.

In Kazakhstan, a woman tried to evict her father from her home, but the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the man, protecting his right to his only housing.

On July 16, Almaty broke the 1976 temperature record with +38°C. The absolute July maximum of +43.4°C (1983) still holds.

Details emerge on other candidates for Atyrau region akim post alongside Bolat Akchulakov, including Daryn Shamuratov. Deputies voted 83-18 in favor of Akchulakov.

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport proposes amendments to air transport rules: dombra and kobyz in cabin, pets on board, benefits for disabled passengers, and new airline liability.

Kim Kardashian's grandmother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon has died at 91. Kris Jenner announced the death in a social media post, remembering her as the heart of the family.

In Kokshetau, bus drivers refused to go on shift due to low wages and delayed payments. The akimat promised to transfer subsidies, but the issue of salary increases remains open.

Galym Ashimov resigns as akim of Temirtau, a post held since September 2024, thanking residents for civic engagement and wishing prosperity, reports infohub.kz.

A forest fire in the Semey Ormany reserve in Kazakhstan covers 370 hectares. The spread has been halted; lightning is the suspected cause. Multiple agencies are involved in the response.

Kazakh cardiologists, with Chinese experts, performed minimally invasive heart surgeries using TEER technology. All operations successful, expanding high-tech care for mitral regurgitation.

Police in Pavlodar returned 2 million tenge to a pensioner after she handed it over to scammers using the code word 'Shuba.' Details on infohub.kz.

Kazakh businessman Margulan Seisembay plans to exit non-internet assets over the next 3-5 years, pivoting toward AI investments. He attributes the decision to project life cycles and new priorities.

Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry proposes new air travel rules: musical instruments and animals in cabin, compensation deadlines, priority boarding for vulnerable groups. Public comment until July 27.

Police near Temirtau found 125 cannabis plants in a greenhouse; a 19-year-old local was detained. Investigation under Article 300 UK. Operation Qarasora-2026.

Nissan confirms it will discontinue the Altima sedan and Rogue PHEV for the U.S. market as part of a plan to cut 11 models. The company shifts focus to new vehicles like the Xterra.

MIT study finds ketogenic diet accelerates tumor growth in small intestine of mice but protects against colon cancer. Results published in Nature.

Southern Kazakhstan bakes under extreme heat up to 48°C; residents fry eggs on pavement, emergency services hand out water and ice cream. Forecast and health warnings.

President Donald Trump announced the declassification of documents on the 2020 election, naming Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran as threats to the US electoral system.

A bear was spotted on a highway in East Kazakhstan, appearing emaciated. Police and foresters responded; no injuries reported. Authorities urge caution.