
July 17, 2026
In Almaty, a BMW crashed into a giant art installation at a museum early July 17. Two people injured, no hospitalization needed. Police cite aggressive driving as preliminary cause.

July 17, 2026
Netflix has released the first season of 'Stranger Things' in a VHS-style format with 4:3 aspect ratio and grain effects. The Duffer Brothers discuss potential release of other seasons. More on infohub.kz.

July 17, 2026
Almaty photographer Dmitry Dotsenko shares a scenic route to Lake Alakol via the Dzungarian Alatau mountains, recommending visits to Yrgaity Canyon and Lake Zhalanashkol.

July 17, 2026
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes reaches 4,930; over 16,000 injured, nearly 18,000 homeless. UN and NASA estimate even greater damage, with up to 50,000 people possibly missing.

July 17, 2026
President of Kazakhstan Qasym-Jomart Toqaev met Xiaomi Group president Lu Weibing in Shanghai, discussing AI and digital development cooperation ahead of WAIC 2026.

July 17, 2026
In East Kazakhstan region, a hospital paid a debt of 106.47 million tenge to 37 entrepreneurs after prosecutor's intervention.

July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan is modernizing healthcare through rural clinic construction, staff incentives, digitalization, and pharma growth. The comprehensive reform boosts medical accessibility.

July 17, 2026
The interdistrict hospital in the Altai district of East Kazakhstan region accumulated a debt of 106.47 million tenge to 37 suppliers. The prosecutor's office intervened, and the debt was paid off.

July 17, 2026
A Kazakhstani man says SOBR officers brutally beat him and his brother with boots after a football match in Astana, then forced them to delete evidence. Police investigate.

July 17, 2026
National Bank publishes macroeconomic survey: experts lower tenge forecast to 500 per dollar in 2026, adjust inflation, GDP, and oil expectations.

July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan proposes new air travel rules: pets and musical instruments in cabin, disability discounts, and clearer compensation for delays.

July 17, 2026
Kazakh wrestler Yedige Kassymbek won gold at the ranking tournament in Budapest, Hungary. Kazakhstan's team finished with seven medals, including golds from Kassymbek and Assyl Aitakyn.

July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan's Semey Ormany reserve fire is contained; 769 firefighters, 191 vehicles, 8 helicopters deployed. Aerial drops deliver 546 tons of water. Minister Nysanbayev and Governor Uali inspect.

July 17, 2026
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Serik Shapkenov as governor of Atyrau region. A deputy meeting on July 17 will select a successor.

July 17, 2026
China's embassy in Washington denied Trump's allegations of election interference, reiterating its policy of non-interference in other nations' internal affairs.

July 17, 2026
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev dismisses Serik Shapkenov as governor of Atyrau Region. Deputies of two regions will elect new governors following the decree.

July 17, 2026
Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen's sister Raushan shared sunny photos from Geneva with her husband. The couple enjoyed a stroll and ice cream, and fans wished them happiness. More on infohub.kz.

July 17, 2026
In August 2026, Kazakhstan launches 'Umai' preferential mortgage for working women. Loans up to 50M tenge at 15% decreasing to 3.5-5%, down payment from 15%. Otbasy Bank operates, funded by Asian Development Bank.

July 17, 2026
Residents of Baitak village in Aktobe region have been waiting for gas and road repairs for three years. The village is effectively cut off, with population shrinking to 50. Authorities promise solutions by 2029.

July 17, 2026
Severe flooding in Texas has left two dead and over 230 evacuated. Governor Abbott and FEMA deploy rescue teams. Read more on infohub.kz.

July 17, 2026
A new blood test called AlphaCL, developed by Japanese scientists, detects dangerous food allergies with high accuracy by assessing the real capacity of antibodies to cause symptoms. The test showed 93.3% accuracy in children.

July 17, 2026
Seven people died in a road accident on the Shayan—Yekpindi highway in Turkistan region after a Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat collided. Investigation underway.
July 16, 2026
Airbus will conduct a 22-hour nonstop test flight of the A350-1000ULR from Toulouse to Melbourne on July 24 as part of Qantas's Project Sunrise.

July 16, 2026
An Astana resident was sentenced to 16 years for smuggling 2.9 kg of hashish oil from Thailand through the mail. Full story on infohub.kz.