July 15, 2026
Five Kazakh Banks Receive Universal Licenses
Five Kazakh banks (Alatau City, Forte, Kaspi, Halyk, Freedom) received universal licenses for all operations including interbank loans and guarantees.
July 15, 2026
Darkhan Myrzabayev Appointed Vice Minister of Industry and Construction
Darkhan Myrzabayev has been appointed Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan. Learn about his biography and career from geophysicist to civil servant.
July 15, 2026
Nazarbayeva's mansion no longer blocks Astana riverfront walk
Astana opens riverside after demolishing Nazarbayeva's mansion; pedestrian bridge built for 4.5 billion tenge, linking Triathlon Park. Public space restored.
July 15, 2026
Lawyer speaks out about teenager in police officer's death in Almaty region
Lawyer for a teenager involved in the death of a police officer in Almaty region comments on the case. The suspect is the officer's wife and three minors.
July 15, 2026
Tourists Stunned by Laundry Drying on Terrace of Elite Complex in Aktau
Tourists shared photos of laundry drying on an open terrace above a supermarket at an elite residential complex in Aktau, questioning the appropriateness.
July 15, 2026
Kyrgyzstan: Missing Organs Found in Exhumed Body of Young Woman
A scandal in Kyrgyzstan: the uterus and a kidney were missing from the exhumed body of 21-year-old Aizhanil Alikaraeva. The family is demanding a thorough investigation.
July 15, 2026
Men grabbed me everywhere: Blogger Sabina recounts harassment at kokpar (VIDEO)
Blogger Sabina Movlayeva says men at a kokpar event grabbed her and made inappropriate advances, while security guards laughed instead of intervening.
July 15, 2026
Zholbarys Seifullin Confirms Divorce: 'Three Years Have Passed'
Kazakh singer Zholbarys Seifullin confirms divorce three years ago, discusses two daughters, son's musical journey, and wedding industry views in Kazakhstan.
July 15, 2026
Administrator of Mukasan Shakhzadayev Sentenced for Assaulting Singer Galymzhan Suleimen
The Nauryzbay District Court fined Azamat Yserkenov, administrator of Mukasan Shakhzadayev, for assaulting singer Galymzhan Suleimen. Details of the incident and court decision.
July 15, 2026
Riots Erupt in France After World Cup Semifinal Loss
Mass riots, looting, and clashes with police broke out in Paris and other French cities after Spain defeated France in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Fans criticize Deschamps and Mbappé.
July 15, 2026
Deschamps calls out refereeing after France's semifinal defeat to Spain: 'Like a whiner'
France coach Deschamps criticized refereeing in the 2026 World Cup semifinal after a 0-2 loss to Spain, calling it below semifinal level. The match was decided by a 22nd-minute penalty. Spain's de la Fuente disagreed. More on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Abnormal heat up to 46°C sweeps into Kazakhstan
Kazhydromet warns of abnormal heat up to 46°C in southern and southeastern Kazakhstan on July 16-18. Showers and thunderstorms expected in the west and north.
July 15, 2026
Half a Billion Tenge for KazMunayGas Top Managers: Khasenov Explains Million-Tenge Payouts
National company KazMunayGas explained that its board members received over half a billion tenge in bonuses, dependent on individual KPIs, says Chairman Aschat Khasenov.
July 15, 2026
Astana Experiences Hottest Day in 34 Years
On July 14, 2026, Astana recorded a new temperature record of +38.6°C, beating the previous 1992 record by 3.3°C. The heatwave was forecast by Kazhydromet.
July 15, 2026
Almaty Akimat Denies Replacing Tiles on Gagarin Avenue, Cites Irrigation Repairs
Almaty residents protest construction on Gagarin Avenue; akimat says no tile replacement, only repairing dips and upgrading irrigation system to automatic.
July 15, 2026
Microsoft Warns of GigaWiper Virus That Can Completely Destroy Computers
Microsoft has discovered the dangerous GigaWiper virus capable of completely wiping data from computers. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself.
July 15, 2026
Chechen Activist Movlaev Seeks UN Help as Extradition Arrest Extended
Chechen activist Mansur Movlaev's extradition arrest extended to 20 months. He appealed to UNHCR for refugee resettlement in Kazakhstan. More on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
KTZ Chairman Removed as Government Targets Railway and Energy Delays
PM Bektenov criticized KTZ and energy officials for delays. KTZ chairman removed; orders to speed up Almaty CHP plants and a gas turbine in Turkestan region.
July 15, 2026
'Don't make a sound!': Healer Bagdagul slams singer Tamara Asar over Kurultai bid
Aktobe healer Bagdagul slams singers Tamara Asar and Asha Matai over Kurultai bid, saying they have done nothing for the people and would only dirty the seats.
July 15, 2026
Relatives of Student Who Lost Legs in Crash Demand Fair Investigation
Relatives of a student who lost both legs in a crash in Arys demand a fair investigation. The driver was the mayor's son, raising concerns about pressure.
July 15, 2026
"Where There's a Mistress, There's No Good": Actress Leilo Beknazar Exposes Tungyshbai Zhamankulov's Interference
Actress Leilo Beknazar reveals Tungyshbai Zhamankulov's interference in the play 'Karały Sulu', sparking diverse online reactions. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Lawyer for Nurai Serikbay Files Complaint Over Online Insults
Lawyer files complaint over social media insults of slain Nurai Serikbay. Suspect charged with murder, stalking, coercion into marriage; family demands probe.
July 15, 2026
Masterminds identified in murder of Kazakh citizen in Turkey
Kazakh citizen murdered in Istanbul; two perpetrators detained. Masterminds identified. Hitman arrested in Almaty. Transnational crime ring. More on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Old and new 'uyat': Shame in Kazakhstan in 2026
How the concept of 'uyat' evolved in Kazakhstan: from a code of honor to digital shame and the cult of success. Historians, psychologists, and real stories about shame in Kazakhstan in 2026.