August 5, 2026
35 Indian nationals expelled from Kazakhstan for migration violations
35 Indian nationals expelled from Kazakhstan for migration violations. Details of the raid, penalties for hosts, and stay rules in Kazakhstan.
August 5, 2026
Almaty Auto Gas Shortage: When Will Fuel Stations Recover?
Almaty residents face auto gas shortages at filling stations. The city administration explains the causes and says supply will normalize within 2-3 days.
August 5, 2026
35 Indian nationals deported from Kazakhstan for migration violations
35 Indian nationals were deported from Kazakhstan for violating migration laws. Almaty police conducted the operation, and hosts were also held accountable.
August 5, 2026
Strong Wind Leaves Parts of East Kazakhstan Without Power, Fells Dozens of Trees
East Kazakhstan region is cleaning up after severe weather: thunderstorms, wind, and hail caused power outages and downed trees. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino
European soccer leagues called for FIFA governance reform, adding pressure on President Gianni Infantino after his failed World Cup stake sale plan. UEFA and CONCACAF also voiced concerns.
August 5, 2026
Astana Man Fined for Horseback Ride to Baiterek Monument
A man in Astana was fined for riding a horse to the Baiterek monument, causing a mess and obstructing pedestrians, violating city improvement laws.
August 5, 2026
Xabi Alonso Praises Mudryk's Return After Doping Ban
Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's return after a doping ban, as the winger played for Chelsea in a friendly against Juventus, coming on as a substitute.
August 5, 2026
Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Cable Laying Completed Across Caspian Sea Floor
Kazakhstan completes Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable laying across the Caspian Sea, connecting Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. New Aktau-Sumgait route boosts digital connectivity and transit potential.
August 5, 2026
Astana to Host UEFA Congress in 2027, Elect New President
Astana will host the 51st UEFA Congress in 2027 to elect the organization's president. Kazakhstan's trust from UEFA is confirmed, with all expenses covered by UEFA.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Ex-Official's Sentence Commuted to Freedom Restriction
Former Almaty official's sentence commuted: unserved prison time replaced with restriction of freedom. Details in the article.
August 5, 2026
Astana Akimat Transfers 10 Toilets to Bus Fleet for 127.9M Tenge
Astana akimat transferred 10 prefabricated metal toilets to Bus Park No. 1 for 127.9 million tenge. Despite capital injections, losses persist. Details.
August 5, 2026
Astana Bus Fleet to Auction 21 Old Buses for 265M Tenge
Astana's Bus Park No. 1 will auction 21 decommissioned buses, including three fire-damaged, for 264.9 million tenge. The company also reports losses and plans for 2026.
August 5, 2026
Almaty Metro Ends 2025 with Loss of 6.96 Billion Tenge
Almaty metro's net loss narrowed to 6.96 billion tenge in 2025, despite revenue growth of 23.2%, as other income helped offset higher costs.
August 5, 2026
Puerto Rico cities hit with water rationing as drought worsens
Puerto Rico implements water rationing in San Juan and other cities as drought worsens. Over 180,000 customers face 48-hour water cuts starting Friday.
August 5, 2026
Former Almaty official convicted of embezzlement released from colony
Former Almaty official Nailya Mulyukova, convicted of embezzlement, released from colony. Court replaced her sentence with restriction of freedom.
August 5, 2026
Millionaire Tsay Creates New $50M Company Linked to Alatau
A new company Alatau City Iconic Holding Limited with $50M capital has been registered in AIFC, linked to the Iconic Building project in Alatau. Yuri Tsay is among the shareholders.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry Reveals Main Causes of Road Accidents
Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry cites speeding, loss of control, and tailgating as top causes of road accidents. Accident statistics and safety measures revealed.
August 5, 2026
Where in Kazakhstan Are Driver's Licenses Most Often Revoked?
In Kazakhstan, courts received 5,336 lawsuits to revoke driver's licenses in H1 2026, 3.7 times more than last year. Leaders: Almaty, Aktobe and Karaganda regions.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan: 21 Gang Members Sentenced for $4.3M in Illegal Loans
Akmola Region court sentences 21 gang members to 5-10 years for fraudulently obtaining 2 billion tenge in loans; property confiscated.
August 5, 2026
Photo of Tiger Near Settlement in Kazakhstan Debunked as Fake
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Ecology debunked a photo of a tiger near a settlement as fake, possibly AI-generated. The tigress with GPS collar is under specialist control.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Dress Weighed 20 kg: Raushan Kudaibergen Recalls Creating Her 'Kyz Uzatu' Outfit
Raushan Kudaibergen, Dimash's younger sister, shared the story of creating her Kazakh-style wedding outfit, which weighed 20 kg and was designed by Azamat Argimbaev.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan to Auction 24 Subsoil Plots for Oil and Gas Extraction
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry will auction 24 subsoil plots for oil and gas exploration and production on November 18, 2026, with applications due by October 5.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas posts 339 mln tenge loss in 2025
Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas (KIMG) reported a 339.1 million tenge loss in 2025 due to the completion of the Tengiz project. Revenue fell, and the company sold its stake in Dalа Service.
August 5, 2026
Police Officer in Atyrau Saves Residents from Fire by Spotting Blaze in Time
In Atyrau, police officer Maxim Doskaliev prevented a fire by noticing a blaze near a residential building, evacuating residents and calling firefighters.