Serik Shapkenov has been dismissed as governor of the Atyrau region by presidential decree. He had held the post since April 2022. A new governor will be appointed after a maslikhat meeting.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed an AI model to predict immunotherapy effectiveness for liver cancer, simulating tumor response to combination therapy.
Forest fire in Semey Ormany reserve extinguished. 769 personnel, 191 vehicles, 8 helicopters involved. 190 children evacuated. Ongoing work to eliminate smoldering.
Weather forecast for Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent on July 17: temperatures up to 45°C, clear skies, and light winds. Details from infohub.kz.
Diego Maradona's captain's armband from the 1986 World Cup, worn during the 'Hand of God' goal, sold for $512,000 at auction. A Pelé jersey from 1958 also sold for $4.88 million.
Kazakhstan's ZhQibek Kulambayeva, partnering with Armenia's Alina Charaeva, reached the WTA-250 doubles semifinals in Iasi for the first time in her career.
A court in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl Region ordered a horse owner to pay 531,000 tenge for damages after his animal collided with a passenger train in November 2025.
Kazakh entrepreneur Margulan Seissembay joins Kursiv Talks to discuss AI's influence on business, education, and jobs, and predicts the end of apps and websites.
A dialysis patient threatened a female staff member with violence in Kostanay. Police received no complaints; the private center declined to comment.
In Astana, traffic will be partially restricted on Tlyendiyev Avenue from Barshyn Street to Koktal Street on July 17-18 due to road repairs. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to plan ahead.
A 29-year-old BMW driver in Astana was arrested for 15 days for 87 traffic violations in three months, including 55 speeding and 32 bus lane violations.
In Kostanay, a dialysis patient threatened an employee with murder. Video spread online. Police had no complaints; health authorities said private clinic beyond jurisdiction.
On July 17 and 18, traffic on Tlenbiev Avenue in Astana will be partially restricted from Barshyn Street to Koktal Street for road repairs. Plan your route.
A 29-year-old BMW driver in Astana was arrested and sentenced to 15 days for 87 traffic violations in three months, including 55 speeding tickets and 32 bus lane offenses. Police charged him with petty hooliganism.
As Almaty endures a heatwave, 16 special vehicles water the roads, sparking debate among residents. Some welcome it, others argue it's useless or even harmful. Experts weigh in.
Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov dispatched emergency and ecology ministers to the Abai region forest fire. Over 400 firefighters, 100 vehicles; 190 children evacuated.
UK prosecutors re-freeze a $32.7M London mansion sold by Nurali Aliyev to Chinese-Cambodian businessman Yu Tsung amid suspicions of allegedly illicit funds.
On July 17, maslikhats in Atyrau and Ulytau regions will meet to approve new akims. Current governors Serik Shapkenov and Dastan Ryspekov may be replaced.
Kazakhstan and China signed over 70 agreements worth $15 billion, covering data centers, humanoid robots, electric cars, port in Kuryk, and AI training.
Experts reveal the main goal of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to China: not so much AI as strengthening economic cooperation and strategic partnership.
Researchers found that eating one avocado daily lowers harmful cholesterol and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 4% in people with obesity.
A meeting of maslikhat deputies to approve the new akim of Atyrau Region will be held on July 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Atyrau. Current: Serik Shapkenov.
Batumi Oil Terminal resumed aviation kerosene transshipment to Kazakhstan after an 8-year hiatus. The first 10,000-ton batch was delivered via the Black Sea.
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev proposed a zone where goods cross borders as fast as data travels online, boosting trade efficiency and digitalization.