July 22, 2026
New Kia Seltos Grows Up: What the Second Generation Offers
Kia unveils second-gen Seltos in the US: larger, more tech-rich, and comfortable. Test drive details, engine options, hybrid version, and Kazakhstan prospects.
July 22, 2026
Extortion Suspects Arrested in Kokshetau After Intimidating Victims
Two young men suspected of extortion have been arrested in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, after intimidating residents and demanding money. They are in custody.
July 22, 2026
‘Magnificent Century’ Eunuch Actor Shows Off Impressive Biceps
Selim Bayraktar, 51, known for playing eunuch Sümbül in 'Magnificent Century,' stunned fans with his toned physique and biceps in beach photos with his wife.
July 22, 2026
Brent Crude Rises to $93.84 per Barrel as Supply Fears Mount
Brent crude oil price rose to $93.84 per barrel, WTI to $87.03, hitting six-week highs amid Middle East supply disruption fears. Market eyes further gains.
July 22, 2026
Construction begins on Aidarly Mining and Processing Plant in Abai region
Construction of Aidarly plant in Abai begins. It will process 75M t ore/yr, produce 226k t Cu, 3.55k t Mo, create 3,000 jobs, yield >1.43T tenge in taxes.
July 22, 2026
Applications for August ENT for Paid Departments Open July 25
In Kazakhstan, applications for the August Unified National Testing (ENT) for paid departments open from July 25 to August 5. The test will take place from August 10 to 15.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan Tourist Flow to Georgia Unaffected by Wedding Scandal
The widely publicized wedding scandal in Georgia's Kakheti region has not impacted Kazakh tourists' interest, with no cancellations and continued popularity of the destination.
July 22, 2026
Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'
Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged his supporters to resist what he calls the 'tyranny' of the new government led by Peter Magyar, claiming democracy is being crushed.
July 22, 2026
Kazakh auto blogger tests Jetour T2 with 8-speed automatic near Almaty
Kazakh auto blogger Roman Maslennikov tested the all-wheel-drive Jetour T2 Explorer with an 8-speed automatic near Almaty. It does 0-100 km/h in 9.8 seconds.
July 22, 2026
Almaty demolishes nearly 200 stalls, closes seven spontaneous markets
Almaty's Auezov district dismantled 192 trading points and eliminated seven spontaneous markets since early this year. Total fines exceeded 3.4 million tenge.
July 22, 2026
Kyrgyz Boy Mounts Kazakhstani Rider's Horse, Takes Third in Baiga
At the Issyk-Kul Cup in Kyrgyzstan, a local boy jumped on a Kazakh rider's fallen horse, finished third, and then received 250,000 soms from the horse's owner.
July 22, 2026
FT: Liverpool could be valued at $6 billion in deal with Amit Bhatia
Investor Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, may acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC valuing the club at over $6 billion, per FT.
July 22, 2026
Contractor Ordered to Return Millions for Gas Pipeline Violations
Gas pipeline construction in Karatal village for 768 million tenge led to court: contractor ordered to return 45.9 million tenge. Appeal left ruling intact.
July 22, 2026
How Drones and AI Are Monitoring Kazakhstan's Energy Sector
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy deploys drones and AI for energy facility monitoring. Inspections are 5–10 times faster, AI detects defects and calculates coal volumes with 99% accuracy. Safety improved.
July 22, 2026
Францияның оңтүстігіндегі орман өрті жүздеген адамды эвакуациялауға мәжбүр етті
Францияның оңтүстігіндегі Вар департаментіндегі орман өрті 2 500 гектар жерді шарпып, 400 адамды эвакуациялауға мәжбүр етті.
July 22, 2026
Окопта бір жыл: украин сарбазы майдан шебінің астында қалай аман қалды
Украина сарбазы Сергей Криницкий майдан шебіндегі окопта 346 күн тұрып, 23 жауды жойып, Украина Батыры атағын алды. Дрон соғысы жағдайындағы өмір туралы шынайы әңгіме.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan to See Heatwave Ease, Rain Arrive — But Not in the West
A northwest cyclone will bring rain and cooler temperatures to most of Kazakhstan, but the west will remain hot up to +44°C. Detailed forecast for July 22.
July 22, 2026
World Fencing Championships Kick Off in Hong Kong with Kazakh Athletes
The 2026 World Fencing Championships are underway in Hong Kong with 22 Kazakh athletes. First results, prize fund of $1.02 million, and schedule. Updated daily.
July 22, 2026
No Ambulance for Toothaches: Dentist Shares Tips for Acute Dental Pain
Acute tooth pain is intense, but an ambulance won't help. Dentist Aralbek Tasbulatov explains what to do and why to avoid painkillers before a dental visit.
July 22, 2026
Tama Gold Posts 503 Million Tenge Loss in 2025
Tama Gold, a gold exploration company in Kazakhstan, posted a 503 million tenge loss in 2025, widening from 16.7 million. It had no revenue in 2024-2025.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan national hunting team member kept 35 rare birds of prey at home
Kazakhstan national hunting team member kept 35 red-listed raptors at home in Karaganda. Financial Monitoring Agency seized the birds, arrested the suspect.
July 22, 2026
China to Help Kazakhstan Train Water Specialists
Kazakhstan and China plan a joint training center and college in Taraz to train water specialists with Chinese instructors, boosting professional education and bilateral cooperation.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan Allocates 3 Billion Tenge for Dam Construction on Lake Alakol
The government of Kazakhstan allocates 3 billion tenge to build a 6-km protective dam on Lake Alakol. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov signed the resolution.
July 22, 2026
ARFRF Says It Doesn't Set Unified QR Tariffs, National Bank Does
ARFRF denies unified QR tariffs, says National Bank handles it. Details license revocations, debt relief, rate cuts, anti-fraud amid business complaints.