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
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
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'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
SUP trips on the Ili River become a summer sensation in Almaty and region
Discover SUP boarding on the Ili River, the summer sensation in Almaty and region. Learn about tour details, prices, history, and a firsthand experience.
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.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan busts 200 billion tenge corruption and smuggling schemes
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.
July 16, 2026
"No one gave us anything": Messi on Argentina's World Cup final berth
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.
July 16, 2026
Shymkent police detain street racers after 200,000-tenge bet
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.
July 16, 2026
Kazakh Singer Makpal Zhunusova Helped by Stranger After Tire Blowout
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.
July 16, 2026
69 Children Drown in Kazakhstan Since Start of Swimming Season
Since the swimming season, 69 children drowned in Kazakhstan, mostly at unapproved beaches. The Interior Ministry urges parents to watch children near water.
July 16, 2026
Three Injured in Gas Explosion at Market in Astana
Three injured in Astana market gas explosion after 50-liter cylinder depressurized, causing partial collapse. Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan to Issue Vehicle License Plates Under New Rules
Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry approves new license plate rules: expanded letter series and region codes for Abai, Zhetysu, Ulytau. Effective late July.
July 16, 2026
Cormorants, Catamarans, and Billions of Kilowatt-Hours: Inside Kazakhstan's Kapshagai Hydroelectric Plant
How Kapshagai HPP works: capacity, history, water management, modernization plans, and staffing issues. Unique facts about Kazakhstan's hydroelectric facility.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's Central Bank Tests Banknotes for Wear and Laundering
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has demonstrated testing of tenge banknotes for wear, water, and laundering to improve security features and extend lifespan.
July 16, 2026
Missing 18-Year-Old Found Dead in Kostanay
The body of an 18-year-old who went missing on July 14 was found in the Tobol River with no signs of violent death. Investigation underway. More on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Iran Targets US Offensive Military Infrastructure, IRGC Spokesman Says
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said Iran is focused on destroying US offensive military infrastructure, with a second phase to follow. The statement was reported by infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Tien Shan brown bear scratches back on tree, caught by camera trap
A Tien Shan brown bear scratching its back on a tree was caught by a camera trap in Zhongar-Alatau National Park. The bear helps spread seeds of the Sievers apple tree, ancestor of cultivated apples.
July 16, 2026
Help Available if You Lose OSMS Status in Kazakhstan
Find out what help is available if you lose your compulsory social health insurance (OSMS) status in Kazakhstan, including risks and free medical care explained by experts.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Zoo Shows Newborn Przewalski's Horse Foal
Almaty Zoo welcomes a newborn Przewalski's horse foal named Zhelmaya, second for mother Kurbanqul. It participates in conservation programs for rare species.
July 16, 2026
Argentina reaches World Cup final for second consecutive time
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, with Lautaro Martínez scoring in stoppage time. Argentina reaches the final for the second straight time.