July 16, 2026
Air Astana Suspends Flights to Dubai Through End of Summer
Air Astana suspends flights to Dubai from July 21 to August 31 due to worsening situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Passengers offered refunds or rebooking.
July 16, 2026
Kazakh man tries to avoid police, ignores calls after dangerous road race
Dangerous racing on Astana-Petropavlovsk highway led to police hunt: one driver found in Astana, second evaded police and ignored calls, arrested in Burabay.
July 16, 2026
Leonid Agutin Turns 58: Colleagues Congratulate Singer on Birthday
Leonid Agutin turned 58 on July 16. Colleagues Igor Nikolaev and Vladimir Presnyakov warmly congratulated him. Fans joined. More on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Kazakh driver tried to avoid police by ignoring calls after street race
In Akmola region, police tracked down two drivers involved in a dangerous race on the Astana-Petropavlovsk highway. One evaded police by ignoring calls.
July 16, 2026
Air Astana Suspends Flights to Dubai from Kazakhstan Through August
Air Astana suspends flights to Dubai from Kazakhstan from July 21 to August 31 due to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Passengers can get full refund or rebook.
July 16, 2026
Organizer of World Business Consulting Financial Pyramid Extradited to Kazakhstan
Organizer of World Business Consulting financial pyramid extradited to Kazakhstan. The AFM seized assets worth 662 million tenge; the case sent to court.
July 16, 2026
Jude Bellingham comments on altercation with Messi after England's loss to Argentina
Jude Bellingham explains his exchange with Lionel Messi in the World Cup semifinal. England lost 1-2 to Argentina and will play for third place against France.
July 16, 2026
Suspect in World Business Consulting pyramid scheme extradited from Georgia
A suspect in the World Business Consulting financial pyramid case was detained in Georgia and extradited to Kazakhstan. Investors were promised high returns and trips to the UAE.
July 16, 2026
Vigilant taxi driver prevents Karaganda woman from losing 16.3 million tenge
A vigilant taxi driver in Karaganda helped police prevent a 16.3 million tenge fraud by spotting a distressed passenger and calling the authorities. Get full story on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Astana LRT revenue reaches 503.1 million tenge in first month and a half
Astana LRT carried 2.1 million passengers in its first full month, revenue 503.1 million tenge over 1.5 months, trailing Almaty metro in ridership but higher passenger turnover.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan CEC Sets Requirements for Kurultai Deputy Candidates
Kazakhstan CEC announces Kurultai deputy requirements: citizenship, age 25+, 10-year residency, no criminal record, election deposit 1.275 mln tenge in 2026.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan’s ENT-2026: 890 Violations, Smart Glasses and Phone in Shoe
About 890 violations were detected during Kazakhstan's 2026 ENT. Applicants tried bringing smart glasses, hiding phones in shoes, and using cheat sheets.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's 2026 Unified National Testing Ends: 233,000 Participants and Results
The results of the 2026 UNT are in: 233,000 participants, popular subject combinations, and grant application deadline July 20. Details on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Tokayev invites Chinese AI giants to build Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz
Kazakh President Tokayev invites Chinese AI giants to build Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz with cheap energy and incentives at Shanghai AI conference.
July 16, 2026
International Arbitration Bars Kazakhstan from Collecting $4.9 Billion Fine from Kashagan Operator
An international arbitration tribunal temporarily blocked Kazakhstan from enforcing a 2.3 trillion tenge environmental fine against Kashagan operator NCOC.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Residents Increasingly Report Traffic Violators, but No Reward Yet
Almaty residents report traffic violations without reward. New WhatsApp hotline coming. Astana offers up to 86,500 tenge for reports.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan Prepares New Electricity Price Increase
Kazakhstan raises preferential electricity prices for regional energy companies, potentially increasing household tariffs. Wholesale market dynamics drive.
July 16, 2026
Helicopters from emergency, security and defense ministries fight large fire in Semey Ormany
Fire in Semey Ormany, Abai region: helicopters from Emergency, Security and Defense ministries; 190 children, 20 adults evacuated; 15 tons of water dropped.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan wrestlers win six medals at prestigious tournament in Hungary
Kazakhstan's freestyle wrestlers claimed one gold, one silver, and four bronzes at the Memorial Imre Polyak tournament in Hungary. Asyl Aytakyn and Nurkozha Kaipanov had tight finals.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's Best Teachers to Receive 4.3 Million Tenge Prize
Teachers in Kazakhstan awarded 'Best Teacher' title receive a prize of 4.3 million tenge (1,000 MCI). Details on payments and other benefits for teachers.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Police Clarify Reward Status for Traffic Violation Reports
Almaty police official Saltanat Azirbek discusses rewards for reporting traffic violations via E-otinish and announces upcoming unified hotline for citizens. No reward system yet.
July 16, 2026
Cyclone Brings Cooler Weather to Western, Northern Kazakhstan; Heatwave Continues in South
On July 16, a cyclone brings cooler weather to western and northern Kazakhstan (down to +21°C), while central and eastern regions face up to +41°C and the south up to +46°C. Storm warning issued for multiple regions.
July 16, 2026
‘It’s just madness’: Messi on second straight World Cup final appearance
Argentina captain Lionel Messi called it 'madness' to reach a second consecutive World Cup final after a 2-1 win over England. Argentina will face Spain in the decisive match.
July 16, 2026
Erling Haaland Attends Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Show in Sicily
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel Johansen attended Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Sicily. Details of outfits and personal life.