July 15, 2026
Gordon gives England lead in semifinal vs Argentina at 2026 World Cup
Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute to give England a 1-0 lead over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. The winner will face Spain in the final.
July 15, 2026
England and Argentina Goalless at Half in World Cup Semifinal
England and Argentina drew 0-0 in the first half of the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Argentina dominated but couldn't score. The winner faces Spain in the final.
July 15, 2026
Gen Z enters Kazakhstan's job market: who's asking for 3 million tenge
In June, Kazakhstan's labor market boomed with 109K vacancies and 126.7K resumes. Gen Z demands up to 3.4M tenge, but businesses seek teachers and builders.
July 15, 2026
Mother in Kazakhstan Fined for Son's Bullying
Mother in Zhambyl fined 43,000 tenge for son's bullying of younger students. Moiynkum District Court applied Article 127-2 of the Administrative Code.
July 15, 2026
Power restored in Almaty's Bostandyk district after outage
Power restored in Almaty's Bostandyk district after July 15 outage due to technical fault, Alatau Zharyk Kompaniyasy reports. Three substations still off.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's Central Bank Washes Banknotes to Test Durability
The National Bank of Kazakhstan laundered banknotes from 1 to 10,000 tenge to test durability. See how banknotes are tested and new technologies implemented.
July 15, 2026
Missing 18-Year-Old Found Dead in Caspian Sea
The body of Azamat Duisekhanov, who disappeared on his 18th birthday in the Caspian Sea on July 7, was found near Aktau on July 15. Search on unguarded coastline. More on 24KZ.
July 15, 2026
Argentina stuns England with late comeback to reach 2026 World Cup final
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic 2026 World Cup semifinal, with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. They will face Spain in the final.
July 15, 2026
403 hectares disinfected in Aktobe region — Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry
403 hectares of areas disinfected in Aktobe region. According to the Emergency Ministry, 38,521 people have returned home, 6,726 remain in evacuation centers.
July 15, 2026
Ekibastuz GRES-2 Forced to Pay 640 Mln Tenge Tax Debt
The Pavlodar regional prosecutor's office recovered a tax debt of 640 million tenge from Ekibastuz GRES-2. The amount has been paid to the budget, and work continues.
July 15, 2026
Almaty Braces for Extreme Heat: Over 128 Streets to Be Watered
Almaty intensifies street watering with 16 columns covering over 128 streets amid forecast extreme heat up to 42°C. Measures reduce asphalt heat and dust.
July 15, 2026
Kazakh scientist's son's firm Bapy Metals posts 461 million tenge profit
Bapy Metals posted 461.3 million tenge profit in 2025, up 33.7%. Revenue hit 7.6 billion tenge. The firm is owned by Kanat Chokin and Arman Serikbayev.
July 15, 2026
Chinese Investor's Wife Gets 65 Years for Fraud and Attempted Murder After Nine-Year Hunt
A Chinese investor tracked down his wife for nine years after she tried to kill him and steal his assets. She was arrested in the US and sentenced to 65 years.
July 15, 2026
Used cars in Almaty: summer 2026 market snapshot
An overview from car specialist Vladislav Zhukov on used car sales in Almaty in summer 2026. Prices for Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and more. Market trends and advice.
July 15, 2026
Meruert Tusipbayeva: No Performers, Athletes, or Bloggers in Parliament
Meruert Tusipbayeva opposes performers, athletes, and bloggers in parliament, arguing only professionals like financiers, economists, and lawyers should serve.
July 15, 2026
Iran Reports 30 Dead, 260 Wounded After U.S. Strikes
Iran official: 30 civilians dead, 260 wounded after U.S. strikes. 7 soldiers killed. U.S. says Iran attacked 7 vessels. Details on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Maira Meldebekova Dismissed as First Vice Minister of Education
Maira Meldebekova has been dismissed as First Vice Minister of Education of Kazakhstan. The government decree has been signed. Learn about her career.
July 15, 2026
Traffic restrictions on Tole bi Street in Almaty due to LRT construction
In Almaty, traffic on Tole bi Street will change from July 16 to 20 due to utility relocation for the LRT project. Reversible lane on south side. Drivers advised to plan alternate routes.
July 15, 2026
Almaty Graduate Faces Penalty for Tearing Diploma in Video
A college graduate in Almaty was held administratively liable for posting a video of himself tearing a diploma cover. Police confirmed the original diploma was undamaged.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan to Boost Rare Earth Metal Production by 40%, Eyes Foreign Partners
Kazakhstan aims to increase rare earth metal production by 40% by 2028, with investments from German, British, and US companies, says Minister Kanat Sharlapaev.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's TsONs to close during May holidays
Kazakhstan's Public Service Centers (TsONs) will be closed on May 1, 7, and 9, 2024. See the adjusted holiday schedule for regular and on-duty branches across the country.
July 15, 2026
Kanat Sharlapayev Announces Plans to Boost Kazakhstan's Metallurgy Output
Kazakhstan's Industry Minister Kanat Sharlapayev announced plans to boost metallurgy output 4.3% in 2024 via increased steel, copper, zinc, and other metals.
July 15, 2026
Two Kazakh Entrepreneurs Enter Forbes Billionaires List for First Time
Two Kazakh entrepreneurs, Nurlan Smagulov ($1.3B) and Aydin Rakhimbayev ($1.1B), debut on Forbes billionaires list. Vyacheslav Kim remains richest at $7.8B.
July 15, 2026
Death toll in Spain wildfire rises to 13
The death toll from a wildfire in Spain's Almeria rises to 13, mostly foreign nationals. The blaze has scorched 7,000 hectares, among deadliest in years.