July 17, 2026
Kazakhstanis to get easier car tinting in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan simplifies car tinting for Kazakhstanis: no temporary registration needed. Fees set at 6,000 soms (gas) or 4,000 soms (electric). Applications online or in person.
July 17, 2026
Another Tanker Attacked at CPC Terminal Before Loading Kazakh Oil
The tanker Nordic Zenith was attacked by drones at the CPC terminal before loading Kazakh oil. Fire extinguished, 13 evacuated. CPC is a key route for Kazakh oil exports.
July 17, 2026
Miami Officer Offers Kazakh Blogger 200 Burpees Instead of Fine
A Miami police officer stopped Kazakh sports blogger Aitym Zhakupov for failing to signal, but instead of issuing a ticket, he proposed 200 burpees. The video has gone viral on social media.
July 17, 2026
Massive blackout hits Bishkek and parts of Kyrgyzstan
A massive power outage hit Bishkek and four regions of Kyrgyzstan on July 17, 2026, due to a technical fault on high-voltage lines. Restoration efforts are ongoing; water supply was temporarily stopped.
July 17, 2026
Illicit Gold Processing Lab Found in Kazakhstan: Weapons, Ore, Mercury Seized
An illegal gold processing workshop was discovered in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan. Authorities seized a 446-gram gold ingot, 4 tons of ore, mercury, and weapons. The organizer has been arrested.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan's Problem Loan Fund Gets New Powers to Write Off or Collect Debts
Kazakhstan's Problem Loan Fund can now seize debts from accounts without court, restructure or write off bad loans, with new rules effective July 20, 2026.
July 17, 2026
Three years later, driver sentenced for fatal crash on Atyrau-Astrakhan highway
Nearly three years after a fatal crash on the Atyrau-Astrakhan highway that killed three, the driver was sentenced to 5 years in prison and banned from driving for 7 years.
July 17, 2026
Kyrgyzstan hit by widespread blackout
On July 17, a massive blackout hit Bishkek and regions of Kyrgyzstan due to a power line failure. Power was restored but further outages are possible.
July 17, 2026
Almaty Residents Propose Building Columbarium for Pets
Almaty residents launch petition for pet columbarium and clear burial rules. Learn about the proposal, current signatures, and how to support the initiative.
July 17, 2026
Watermelon instead of bread: How the summer sandwich took over social media
Social media is obsessed with a club sandwich that swaps bread for watermelon. We explore prices, recipes, and user reactions. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Nearly 87% of Kazakhstanis Trust President, KIOR Says
Trust in Kazakh president hits 86.9%, KIOR reports. 84.1% see the socio-political situation as stable, and 85.8% satisfied with life. More on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Balkhash Honors Top Metallurgists: Plant Produces Over 96,000 Tons of Copper in Six Months
Balkhash celebrated Metallurgist Day, honoring top workers. The copper smelter produced over 96,000 tons in H1 2026. Awards and new social projects announced.
July 17, 2026
'Fantastic Photos': 'Winter Bird' Star Beril Pozam Poses in Off-Shoulder Outfit
Turkish actress Beril Pozam, star of 'Winter Bird,' stuns in a cream off-shoulder dress for a new photoshoot. Fans call the pictures fantastic.
July 17, 2026
Kanye West Concert in Almaty: FC Kairat Says Event Not Coordinated
FC Kairat says Kanye West's August 14 concert at Almaty's Central Stadium was not coordinated with the club due to a packed sports calendar, including home matches and European cup fixtures.
July 17, 2026
Израиль қазан айындағы сайлауға бет алды: парламент таратылды
Израиль парламенті таратылып, 27 қазанда сайлау өтеді. Бұл Нетаньяхудың саяси өмірі мен соғыстарына референдум ретінде қарастырылуда.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan Approves Unified Rules for Foreign University Branch Recognition
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Science and Higher Education approves unified rules for recognizing foreign university branches, aiming to increase transparency and attract international education projects.
July 17, 2026
Almaty Police Identify Participants in Schoolgirl Beating
Almaty police have identified all individuals involved in the beating of a schoolgirl, after a video of the incident circulated on social media. A criminal case has been opened.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs to Decide on POS Terminals After Unified QR Launch, Says National Bank
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has clarified that entrepreneurs will decide how many POS terminals to keep after the unified QR launch, and commissions may decrease.
July 17, 2026
Chinese company to invest $1 billion in Kuryk port terminal
Chinese company Guoyou Materials Group invests $1 billion in construction of multifunctional terminal at Kuryk port on Kazakhstan's Caspian coast, creating 800 jobs.
July 17, 2026
Scientists find way to slow aging in several organs
A new study shows that blocking the EP2 receptor in immune cells rejuvenates macrophages and slows aging in multiple organs, offering a potential target for anti-aging therapies.
July 17, 2026
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber sold at auction for record $3.75 million
Luke Skywalker's original lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' sold at auction for a record $3.75 million, the highest price ever for a Star Wars prop.
July 17, 2026
Former Astana Deputy Mayor Appointed Governor of Ulytau Region
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev appointed Yesset Baiken as akim (governor) of the Ulytau region. The former deputy mayor of Astana takes over the region.
July 17, 2026
Kazakh Banks Adopt Unified QR Code to Simplify Payments
Kazakh banks have adopted a unified QR code for payments, processing over 160 billion tenge. Official launch on July 19. Discover how this interbank system will transform transactions.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry cracks down: hundreds of clinics closed, 116 million tenge in fines
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry reports inspections: 104 dental clinics and 270 procedure rooms closed, fines totaling 116 million tenge imposed for license and storage violations.