September 17, 2026
Kazakhtelecom seeks billions for Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz
Kazakhtelecom seeks billions for Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz: AIFC bonds, Development Bank of Kazakhstan, and international institutions. $10B NVIDIA project.
September 17, 2026
Over 9,000 E-Scooters Pile Up at Almaty Impound Lot
Over 9,000 rental e-scooters have piled up at an impound lot in Almaty. Since August 25, more than 6,000 protocols have been issued, with a fine of 21,625 tenge for riding on sidewalks.
September 17, 2026
Almaty Closes Astana Square and Kazybek Bi Street Ahead of City Day
Almaty closes Astana Square and part of Kazybek Bi Street ahead of City Day: restrictions from September 17 to 21, changes for ten bus routes.
September 17, 2026
Teenager smashes bus stop glass in Astana, flees on bus
In Astana, a 17-year-old teenager shattered the glass of a bus stop on Bogenbai Batyr Avenue and fled on a bus. He was found and held liable for petty hooliganism.
September 17, 2026
Tokayev Congratulates Modi on Birthday, Invites Him to Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and invited him to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan.
September 17, 2026
Daniyar Yeleussinov Begins Comprehensive Treatment After Admitting Alcohol Problems
Olympic boxing champion Daniyar Yeleussinov has announced he began comprehensive treatment after publicly admitting to alcohol problems, promising to return soon.
September 17, 2026
Ex-coach of Williams sisters names Rybakina's three key strengths
Rick Macci named Elena Rybakina's three key strengths: groundstrokes, serve and mentality. The coach explained the Kazakh player's formula for success.
September 17, 2026
Gastroenterologist warns sweet breakfasts may harm gallbladder
Gastroenterologist Tolganay explains the dangers of a carbohydrate breakfast of sweets and bread: bile stasis, sludge, and gallstones.
September 17, 2026
Turan water maker raises director's pay to 42 million tenge
Kokshetau Mineral Waters raised top management pay for 2025 by 30.4% to 42.03 million tenge, all of it going to sole board member Dosymzhan Kenzheshov.
September 17, 2026
BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Unveils Rivals to Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model 3: 5-Minute Charging
Fang Cheng Bao from BYD unveiled the Formula S sedan and Formula S GT wagon: range up to 900 km, 5-minute charging, prices from 12.7 million tenge.
September 17, 2026
Investigator: HOA chairwoman could have prevented Astana collapse
Investigator Ayazhan Nusupbekova told an Astana court that HOA chairwoman Saule Zhubaniyazova could have prevented the collapse by inspecting the building and bringing in specialists.
September 17, 2026
Карни: Еуропа мен Канада бірге мықты
Канада Премьер-Министрі Марк Карни Еуропалық Одақтың қауымдас мүшелік ұсынысын қолдап, Еуропа мен Канада бірге мықты екенін айтты. Трамп тарифтермен қорқытты.
September 17, 2026
East Kazakhstan Resident Gets 10 Years for Running Drug Lab in Taldykorgan
A resident of the East Kazakhstan region rented a house in Taldykorgan and set up a mephedrone production lab. The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
September 17, 2026
KazGeorud to Cut Copper and Zinc Output at Limannoye in Aktobe Region
KazGeorud cuts copper-zinc ore output at Limannoye in Aktobe Region: 6.27 million tonnes planned over seven years, 400,000 tonnes less than before.
September 17, 2026
Two Third-Graders Climb Between Balcony and Window on 4th Floor in Balkhash
In Balkhash, two eight-year-old schoolgirls climbed between a balcony and a window on the 4th floor for fun. Their parents were held administratively liable.
September 17, 2026
Kazakh Passenger Reports $3,400 Stolen from Carry-On on Air Astana Flight to Da Nang
Air Astana passenger reports $3,400 missing from carry-on on Tbilisi–Almaty–Da Nang flight: instead of cash, Malawian banknotes were found in the envelope.
September 17, 2026
KTZ Tariffs to Rise from September 21, 2026
Starting September 21, 2026, Kazakhstan will implement new KTZ tariffs for mainline railway network services, with increases of 23–24% in 2026–2027.
September 17, 2026
Collagen Instead of Syrup: Coffee Turns into a 'Superfood'
Coffee shops in Kazakhstan are adding protein, creatine, and marine collagen to coffee at guests' request. We explore the 'superfood' drink trend and its link to 'Ozempic'.
September 17, 2026
Teens Take Rimantadine for Hallucinations: Dangerous TikTok Trend
Teens are taking high doses of the antiviral Rimantadine for hallucinations and posting videos on TikTok. Learn about overdose risks and how to protect children.
September 17, 2026
Kazakhstan, Russia and China Discuss Trilateral Consultations on the Irtysh
Kazakhstan and Russia are preparing an Irtysh project and exploring trilateral consultations with China, Russian Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov said.
September 17, 2026
500 тұзды қолтырауын мекендейтін өзен 2032 жылғы Олимпиаданың есу жарыстарын қабылдайды
Квинслендтегі Фитцрой өзені 2032 жылғы Брисбен Олимпиадасының есу және каноэ жарыстарын қабылдайтын алаң ретінде бекітілді. Өзенде 500-ге жуық тұзды қолтырауын мекендейді.
September 17, 2026
US Parents Hire 'Rent-a-Mom' for College Students
US parents increasingly hire 'local moms' for college students: chores, visits, gifts. Experts warn of overparenting and hindering youth adaptation.
September 17, 2026
Japan builds Poké Ball-shaped hotel room by a lake in Hokkaido
A giant Poké Ball-shaped guest room is being built in Hokkaido: a three-meter capsule by a lake, a Pokémon-themed interior, and a contest for the first stay.
September 17, 2026
Kazakhstan to refund over 1.2 billion tenge for heating after recalculation
Kazakhstan's natural monopolies committee has completed its heating recalculation: consumers without meters will receive 1,217.02 million tenge back. Regional amounts and details.