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.
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.
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.
Kazakhstan CEC announces Kurultai deputy requirements: citizenship, age 25+, 10-year residency, no criminal record, election deposit 1.275 mln tenge in 2026.
About 890 violations were detected during Kazakhstan's 2026 ENT. Applicants tried bringing smart glasses, hiding phones in shoes, and using cheat sheets.
The results of the 2026 UNT are in: 233,000 participants, popular subject combinations, and grant application deadline July 20. Details on infohub.kz.
Kazakh President Tokayev invites Chinese AI giants to build Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz with cheap energy and incentives at Shanghai AI conference.
An international arbitration tribunal temporarily blocked Kazakhstan from enforcing a 2.3 trillion tenge environmental fine against Kashagan operator NCOC.
Almaty residents report traffic violations without reward. New WhatsApp hotline coming. Astana offers up to 86,500 tenge for reports.
Kazakhstan raises preferential electricity prices for regional energy companies, potentially increasing household tariffs. Wholesale market dynamics drive.
Fire in Semey Ormany, Abai region: helicopters from Emergency, Security and Defense ministries; 190 children, 20 adults evacuated; 15 tons of water dropped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover SUP boarding on the Ili River, the summer sensation in Almaty and region. Learn about tour details, prices, history, and a firsthand experience.
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel Johansen attended Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Sicily. Details of outfits and personal life.
In Turkistan Region, authorities bust schemes: illegal transfer of 200 billion tenge, cigarette smuggling worth 103 million tenge, extortion and bribery. 23 suspects, five arrested.
Police in Shymkent detained young men over a dangerous street race with a 200,000-tenge bet. Two were arrested for 7 days on petty hooliganism charges.
Lionel Messi stated that Argentina's World Cup final qualification is no accident, calling the team the best in the world for the past four years and highlighting their consecutive final appearances.
Kazakh folk artist Makpal Zhunusova thanked a stranger from Atyrau named Sultan who stopped to change her tire after a blowout on the road, calling him a good person and wishing him a long life.
Three injured in Astana market gas explosion after 50-liter cylinder depressurized, causing partial collapse. Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed.
Since the swimming season, 69 children drowned in Kazakhstan, mostly at unapproved beaches. The Interior Ministry urges parents to watch children near water.