July 17, 2026
Svetlana Maslyakova, widow of KVN host Alexander Maslyakov, dies at 78
Svetlana Maslyakova, the director of KVN and widow of longtime host Alexander Maslyakov, has died at age 78. The KVN family pays tribute to her legacy.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan court fines representative for false claim that plaintiff doesn't speak Russian
A court in Uralsk fined a plaintiff's representative for falsely claiming the plaintiff did not speak Russian, citing abuse of procedural rights. Details on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Astana Man Convicted for Promising UK Jobs via TikTok Scam
A resident of Astana was convicted of fraud for promising jobs in England via TikTok, scamming 10 Kazakhstani citizens out of over 1 million tenge. Details of the case and sentence.
July 17, 2026
Doctors in Astana perform heart transplant from deceased donor
Doctors in Astana successfully performed a heart transplant from a deceased donor, giving a 1966-born patient a new chance at life. 4,739 people await transplants in Kazakhstan.
July 17, 2026
Another reckless driver crashes BMW into art sphere at Almaty museum
A reckless BMW driver lost control on Al-Farabi Avenue in Almaty, crashed into an art installation — a large sphere — outside a museum, injuring two people.
July 17, 2026
Poll: 86.9% of Kazakh Citizens Trust President
According to a KIOR survey, 86.9% of Kazakhs trust the president, 84.1% assess the political situation as favorable, and 75.1% are ready to vote in the Kurultai elections.
July 17, 2026
FC Kairat denies Kanye West concert at Central Stadium
FC Kairat denied reports of a Kanye West concert at Almaty's Central Stadium on August 14, citing lack of approval and potential conflicts with scheduled football matches.
July 17, 2026
Dollar, Euro Slide Again on KASE at Week's End in Kazakhstan
The dollar exchange rate on KASE fell to 469.83 tenge at the end of the week, the euro to 537.76 tenge. Detailed buying and selling rates in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent as of July 17, 2026.
July 17, 2026
Германия Ливандағы бітімгерлерді ЕО күшіне ауыстыруды қайта ұсынды
Германия БҰҰ бітімгерлерін ауыстыру үшін ЕО-дан Ливанға әскери күш жіберуді қайта ұсынды. Сыртқы істер министрі қауіпсіздік вакуумына жол бермеу керектігін айтты.
July 17, 2026
Kazakh President Toqaev Highlights New Potential for Cooperation with Thailand
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev met Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai; bilateral trade up 76% in early 2026, discussed agriculture, tourism, and new opportunities.
July 17, 2026
Испания-Аргентина финалы: Нью-Йорктегі ӘЧ-2026 туралы 10 дерек
Испания мен Аргентина арасындағы ӘЧ-2026 финалына дейінгі 10 маңызды дерек: Месси мен Ямал, Трамп қатысуы, билет бағасы, жүлде қоры және т.б.
July 17, 2026
Трамп сайлау қауіпсіздігін республикашылардың басты назарына айналдырды
АҚШ президенті Дональд Трамп аралық сайлау алдында сайлау қауіпсіздігін негізгі мәселеге айналдырып, Қытайдың араласқанын мәлімдеді.
July 17, 2026
Трамптың Қытайға қатысты өткір айыптары алып державалар бітіміне қауіп төндіруі мүмкін
АҚШ президенті Дональд Трамп Қытайды 2020 жылғы сайлауға араласты деп айыптап, екі ел арасындағы сауда бітіміне қауіп төндірді.
July 17, 2026
Kanye West concert announced in Kazakhstan, ticket sales to begin July 20
Kanye West concert announced in Almaty. Tickets from 120,000 to 350,000 tenge go on sale July 20. Not yet on official schedule.
July 17, 2026
Professor Evicted from Apartment in Astana: Buyer Gives Her Account
Natalya, the buyer of Professor Marat Ishankulov's apartment in Astana, gives her version of the eviction story: she denies collusion and insists the purchase was legitimate.
July 17, 2026
"I'll smash your head! I'll kill you!": Police respond to video of medic in Kostanay
In Kostanay, a health worker faced threats and insults from a man. Police have launched an investigation and are identifying the suspect. Read on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
New 'living plastic' fully degrades in six days without microplastic
Scientists have created a self-destructing plastic with embedded bacteria that activates on command and fully breaks down in six days, leaving no microplastic. The technology addresses environmental pollution.
July 17, 2026
Official: Rapper Kanye West to Perform in Almaty
Official confirmation: Kanye West will perform in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on August 14 at Central Stadium. Tickets go on sale July 20. The rapper has 24 Grammy wins and 75 nominations.
July 17, 2026
Marine Worm's Superstrong Jaws Lead to Discovery of New Class of Materials
Austrian physicists studied the jaws of the marine worm Perinereis cultrifera and discovered a new class of biometals combining strength and elasticity. The finding could help create new composites.
July 17, 2026
Historical Olympic Gold and Hundreds of Medals: Kazakhstan Reviews Sports Achievements
Kazakhstan reviews sports achievements: historic Olympic gold, 152 medals in six months, development of mass sports and infrastructure. Key stats and government initiatives highlighted.
July 17, 2026
333 Participants of 'Zharqyn Bolashaq' Program Graduate Successfully
333 participants of the 'Zharqyn Bolashaq' program completed training in Zhanaozen: 77 school students and 256 college graduates. KazMunayGas project supports youth of Mangystau region.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan to face scorching heat up to 48°C this weekend
Kazakhstan faces extreme heat up to +48°C in the south and thunderstorms in the north this weekend. Detailed weather forecast from Kazhydromet for Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.
July 17, 2026
'Odyssey' Composer Creates Soundtrack with Ancient Greek Instruments and Bronze Gongs
Ludwig Göransson created the soundtrack for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' using ancient Greek instruments and bronze gongs. Details inside.
July 17, 2026
Expert Explains Why Unified QR May Not Work Immediately in Kazakhstan
On July 19, Kazakhstan launches a unified QR payment system. Expert Aigerim Ilyasova explains why it may not work immediately due to phased bank integration, commissions, and security.