July 23, 2026
Official workers in Kazakhstan exceed 7.2 million, self-employed decline
In Q1 2026, Kazakhstan's employed reached 9.39 million, formal workers exceeded 7.2 million, self-employment fell by 41,000. Unemployment rate at 4.5%.
July 23, 2026
Henning Berg explains Omonia's Champions League win over Kairat
Henning Berg praised Omonia's resilience after going down to ten men in a 1-0 win over Kairat; the Champions League qualifier return leg is July 29 in Almaty.
July 23, 2026
Washington Prepares New Tariff Strike Against EU Over Forced Labor
Washington is imposing new trade restrictions on European goods linked to forced labor, while Brussels expects tariffs to remain below the 15% cap agreed in the July 2025 trade deal.
July 23, 2026
27 Members of Organized Crime Group Sentenced for Embezzling Billions from Kazakhstan's Budget
In Turkistan region, 27 members of an organized crime group were sentenced for embezzling over 3 billion tenge in budget funds. The court imposed terms of 6 to 8 years and confiscated property.
July 23, 2026
Australian Raccoon with Unusual Body Shape Goes Viral
A raccoon named Jimothy, whose unusual body shape is likely due to a spinal defect, has become a viral sensation. A veterinarian discusses his adaptation and quality of life.
July 23, 2026
Abderrahim Fakir’s death reignites Italy’s police accountability debate
Abderrahim Fakir’s death in police custody has reignited Italy’s debate on police accountability. Protests in Bologna and a new legal procedure face scrutiny as investigators probe the incident.
July 23, 2026
Elon Musk Promises to Film 'Correct' Version of 'The Odyssey' After Nolan's Adaptation
Elon Musk slammed Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' for straying from Homer's original and pledged to fund a new, historically accurate adaptation of the ancient epic.
July 23, 2026
Vivienne, Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Files to Drop Father's Surname
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 18, files to drop Brad Pitt's surname, changing her name to Vivienne Jolie. She follows siblings Shiloh and Zahara in distancing from father.
July 23, 2026
Russia Allows Convicted Drug Smugglers, Bandits to Sign Military Contracts
The Russian State Duma expanded the list of criminal records allowing military contract signing during mobilization, including drug smuggling and banditry.
July 23, 2026
WBO president suggests Alimkhanuly could become mandatory challenger in new weight class
WBO President Gustavo Olivieri suggests Janibek Alimkhanuly could immediately become mandatory challenger at super middleweight after doping suspension.
July 22, 2026
Russia says it struck Ukrainian ports and ships
Russia said on Wednesday it had struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Chornomorsk, hitting port infrastructure and vessels that it said were supporting the Ukrainian military.
July 22, 2026
АҚШ Сауд Арабиясымен ядролық энергетика келісіміне қол жеткізді
АҚШ пен Сауд Арабиясы азаматтық ядролық келісімге қол жеткізді, бұл Сауд Арабиясына уран байытуға және реактор салуға мүмкіндік береді. Келісім Конгреске жіберілді, демократтар қауіптенуде.
July 22, 2026
American billionaire's suitcase of jewels worth €1.3 million stolen in Paris
A suitcase with €1.3 million in jewelry was stolen from an American billionaire upon arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Police investigate.
July 22, 2026
Large fire at Shymkent production plant extinguished by rescuers
A large fire at a Shymkent production plant was extinguished, preventing spread to residential buildings. No injuries; cause is currently under investigation.
July 22, 2026
Wildberries Begins Payouts to Sellers After Warehouse Attacks
Wildberries begins payouts to sellers after warehouse attacks. Over 88,000 sellers receive first payments on July 22, Tatiana Kim said. Details on infohub.kz.
July 22, 2026
Pensioner in Almaty hides $3,000 in jeans, sends via courier after scam call
After receiving a scam call, an Almaty pensioner sent $3,000 hidden in jeans via courier. The courier grew suspicious and alerted police, thwarting the scheme.
July 22, 2026
Alexander Bublik Reaches Quarterfinals at ATP 250 in Austria
Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, ranked 11th, defeated Facundo Díaz Acosta 6:3, 7:5 to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Kitzbühel, Austria.
July 22, 2026
Police Stop Motorcade with Illegal Flashing Light in Mangistau Region
Police in Beineu village stopped a motorcade for multiple traffic violations: illegal flashing light, no license, passengers leaning out. More on infohub.kz.
July 22, 2026
Temporary Traffic Restriction on International Highway in West Kazakhstan Region
Traffic on Aktobe–Uralsk–Russia border international highway in West Kazakhstan Region restricted July 26 from 5-11 AM for bridge repair over Shagan River.
July 22, 2026
Трамп Иранның көпірлері мен электр станцияларын бомбалаумен қорқытты
Трамп Иранның кемелерге шабуылына жауап ретінде көпірлер мен электр станцияларын бомбалайтынын ескертті. Қақтығыс Ормуз бұғазында ушығуда.
July 22, 2026
Эпштейнмен байланысты француз модель жинаушысы өлі табылды
Джеффри Эпштейнмен байланысты француз модель жинаушысы Даниэль Сиад Париж маңындағы үйінен өлі табылды. Ол зорлау және адам саудасы бойынша тергеліп жатқан.
July 22, 2026
Family with Infant Rescued from Burabay Lake as Weather Turns
Rescuers evacuated seven people, including an infant, from Burabay and Shchuchye lakes after sudden weather deterioration. Details at infohub.kz.
July 22, 2026
Series of Thefts in Atyrau: Suspect Stole Millions from Grocery Stores
Police in Atyrau arrested a 30-year-old man for a series of thefts from grocery stores, stealing 2.5 million tenge. The criminal case has been sent to court.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan's gasoline production exceeds 3 million tonnes in first half of 2026
In H1 2026, Kazakhstan's refineries increased gasoline output to 3.04 mln tonnes, diesel to 3.15 mln, bitumen by 20%, and jet fuel by 13% year-on-year.