August 7, 2026
Engineers, Teachers, and IT Specialists Top Grant Winners
Minister Sayasat Nurbek announced grant results: engineers, teachers, and IT specialists received the most grants. Details on infohub.kz.
August 7, 2026
ForteBank Cuts Deposit Rates for Second Time This Week
ForteBank has lowered rates on tenge deposits for individuals for the second time in a week, effective August 7, 2026. New rates for various terms.
August 7, 2026
Astana basketball players appeal to president amid team closure
Players of the Astana basketball club appealed to the president after the decision to disband the team, calling it a blow to Kazakh basketball.
August 7, 2026
Family of Murdered Nurai Serikbay Demands 10 Billion Tenge Compensation
Family of murdered Nurai Serikbay demands 10 billion tenge in moral damages. Material damage estimated at 14.7 million tenge. Details from Shymkent court.
August 7, 2026
Kazakh Artists Can Win Up to 3 Million Tenge in Almaty Contest
Kazakh artists can win up to 3 million tenge in the 'Ajarly Almaty!' contest. Applications from August 7 to September 7, 2026. Free participation.
August 7, 2026
Astana Team Draws in First Quarterfinal Match of Chess Universiade
KNUS drew with NTU Athens in the first quarterfinal round of the Chess Universiade in Almaty. Wins by Nogerbek and Kamalidenova.
August 7, 2026
Murkowski Says She'll Oppose Blanche's Nomination as Attorney General
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing his confirmation path. She cites concerns over a proposed fund for Jan. 6 rioters.
August 7, 2026
Video of 'Voluntary' Abduction of Nuray Serikbay Ruled Staged
Expert examination ruled that a video of Nuray Serikbay claiming voluntary abduction was staged, as she read a prepared text. Details on infohub.kz.
August 7, 2026
Earth's Core Changes Direction of Movement: Scientists Baffled
Scientists discovered that liquid metal in Earth's outer core shifted its movement eastward, revealing unknown mechanisms of the planet's magnetic field.
August 7, 2026
Трамп Миллер отставкасы туралы жауап беруден бас тартты
Дональд Трамп Макс Миллердің отставкасы туралы жауап беруден бас тартты. Огайо сенаторлары Миллерді отставкаға кетуге шақырды. Трамп туған жері бойынша азаматтыққа қатысты жаңа жарлықтарға қол қойды.
August 7, 2026
Woman in Kokshetau Fails to Turn in Bag with Valuables Worth 3.5M Tenge, Faces Charges
In Kokshetau, police solved a theft of a bag with jewelry worth 3.5M tenge. The suspect took the bag but didn't turn it in, pawning a ring.
August 7, 2026
Scientists propose mining asteroids to supply Mars colony
Swiss scientists propose mining metals from asteroids to supply a Mars colony, reducing costs compared to Earth shipments.
August 7, 2026
Ancient and Modern Microbes Found on Ice Mummy Ötzi
Scientists found ancient gut bacteria and modern cold-loving yeasts on the 5,300-year-old ice mummy Ötzi, offering a unique glimpse into the past microbiome.
August 7, 2026
Prices of 589 Medicines Drop in Kazakhstan in July
In July, prices for 589 medicines in Kazakhstan decreased, covering nearly a quarter of monitored drugs. Details on infohub.kz.
August 7, 2026
From Kunaev to Dos-Mukasan: Teaser for New Film '7 Karakshy' Impresses Viewers
Kazakh director Kuanysh Beisek presents teaser for '7 Karakshy', a film about a group of criminals opposing the Soviet regime. Premieres September 24.
August 7, 2026
Kilometer-Long Lines for Sen Sulu Lip Gloss: Hype in Astana
In Astana, kilometer-long queues formed for the Sen Sulu mini lip gloss at Coffee Boom coffee shops. The hype was caused by a collaboration with the cosmetics brand.
August 7, 2026
Syria's Health Ministry corrects Damascus blast toll: 14 wounded, no deaths
Syria's Health Ministry corrected the death toll from a Damascus suburb blast: 14 wounded, no fatalities. The explosion in Jaramana was caused by a bomb in a minivan taxi.
August 7, 2026
Шри-Ланкадағы екі түрме қақтығысында үш тұтқын қаза тапты
Шри-Ланкадағы екі түрмеде болған қақтығыста үш тұтқын қаза тауып, 23 адам жарақат алды. Түрмелердің толып кетуі мен есірткіге байланысты қылмыстар себеп болып отыр.
August 7, 2026
Kazakhstan's Steel 'Anti-Yurt' Debuts at Europe's Largest Art Park
Kazakhstan's 'anti-yurt' made of corten steel appears at Europe's largest art park. Discover the 'ghostly yurt' project at the Archstoyanie festival.
August 7, 2026
Temirtau Residents Save Soviet Tank: Mayor Denies Removal
Temirtau residents protest against dismantling of Soviet tank in courtyard. Mayor denies removal plans, promises improvement by 2027.
August 7, 2026
Amazon to Release Documentary Series on Melania Trump After Film Flop
Amazon will release a documentary series about Melania Trump after the failure of the film. The series will offer a new perspective on the first lady's life and the early months of the Trump administration.
August 7, 2026
John van 't Schip named new head coach of Kazakhstan national team
John van 't Schip presented as new head coach of Kazakhstan national team. KFF announced coaching staff. First match on September 26 against Faroe Islands.
August 7, 2026
Case of Paramedic Uldana Myrzuan's Death Sent to Court
The criminal case into the death of paramedic Uldana Myrzuan has been sent to court. The pre-trial investigation is complete; the hearing date is yet to be set. Details inside.
August 7, 2026
Wildberries Sellers Find Their 'Burned' Goods on AliExpress
Wildberries sellers discover their 'burned' goods on AliExpress. Learn how products ended up on another platform and what it means for Kazakhstanis.