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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
July 16, 2026
Astana Police Detain Mother of Infant Found in Sewer
Astana police have detained a 29-year-old woman suspected of giving birth in a hotel and throwing her newborn into a sewer. An investigation is now underway.
July 16, 2026
Woman Gives Birth in Hotel Toilet, Pushes Baby into Sewer
A hotel guest in Astana reportedly gave birth on a toilet and pushed the living baby into a shared sewer drain. Police have launched a criminal investigation and identified a suspect.
July 16, 2026
Agricultural production up 4.4% in Kazakhstan in first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan's agricultural production grew by 4.5%. The country is self-sufficient in food, with arable land expanded to 24 million hectares.
July 16, 2026
Power Outage Hits Almaty Districts
Emergency power outage in Almaty hits several districts. Affected areas include Ryskulov Prospect, Zhandeldin Street, and others. Cause under investigation, restoration in 2-3 hours.
July 16, 2026
Share of Kazakh Smokers Drops to 15.1%
Kazakhstan's Bureau of National Statistics released 2026 adult tobacco consumption survey data: smoking rate fell from 17.5% to 15.1%. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Body of Missing 18-Year-Old Found 51 km from Aktau on Birthday
In Mangystau Region, the body of a missing 18-year-old was found 51 km from Aktau, 10 meters offshore. Rescuers recovered the body and handed it to police.
July 16, 2026
Kostanay Man Loses Wife in Fatal Crossing Crash; Driver Jailed for 2 Years
In Kostanay, a driver who struck a married couple on a pedestrian crossing, killing the woman, was sentenced to two years in prison and banned from driving for five years.