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.
Severe flooding in Texas has left two dead and over 230 evacuated. Governor Abbott and FEMA deploy rescue teams. Read more on infohub.kz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dangerous racing on Astana-Petropavlovsk highway led to police hunt: one driver found in Astana, second evaded police and ignored calls, arrested in Burabay.
Leonid Agutin turned 58 on July 16. Colleagues Igor Nikolaev and Vladimir Presnyakov warmly congratulated him. Fans joined. More on infohub.kz.
In Akmola region, police tracked down two drivers involved in a dangerous race on the Astana-Petropavlovsk highway. One evaded police by ignoring calls.
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.
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.
Organizer of World Business Consulting financial pyramid extradited to Kazakhstan. The AFM seized assets worth 662 million tenge; the case sent to court.
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.
About 890 violations were detected during Kazakhstan's 2026 ENT. Applicants tried bringing smart glasses, hiding phones in shoes, and using cheat sheets.
Kazakhstan CEC announces Kurultai deputy requirements: citizenship, age 25+, 10-year residency, no criminal record, election deposit 1.275 mln tenge in 2026.
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.
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.