Kazakhstan considers spelling options for its currency: 'teñge', 'tenge', 'tg' or ₸. The Constitution mandates 'teñge', but abbreviation rules remain open.
A fire at a recreation area in Karaganda region destroyed a guest cottage. No injuries reported as firefighters prevented spread. Cause under investigation.
April 29 marks International Dance Day, Immunology Day, Chemical Weapons Victims Memorial Day, and key events in Kazakhstan's history from 1911 to 2022.
A grandfather from Alakol district built a VIP camping site for his 14 grandchildren on the wild shore of Lake Alakol, equipping a bus, kitchen, and gym. Social media users are delighted.
Almaty Akimat has not replaced scandalous AI banners on Nazarbayev Street as promised. Some posters are covered, contractor warned. Full story at infohub.kz.
Astana broke its 1992 temperature record at 39.5°C. Residents joke on social media: beer in the cooler, mock 'air-fans'.
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva advanced to the WTA Iasi quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Alina Charaeva. She will face the winner of Sherif/Quevedo.
A woman in Almaty claims she was fined for not wearing a seatbelt due to items on the seat. Police say video shows she was unbuckled. More on infohub.kz.
Kazakhstanis travel abroad more: Turkey, UAE, Egypt lead; Vietnam, Thailand gain. 10.5M outbound tourists in 2023. Experts discuss trends, visas, prices.
In Karakul village, Kurmangazy District, Atyrau region, about 250 tons of hay destroyed by fire. No injuries, livestock safe. Cause under investigation.
A mother in Zhambyl region was fined 43,000 tenge for her minor son's bullying and extortion at school. Highlights parental responsibility under Kazakh law.
Alatau Zharyk Kompaniyasy said technical faults caused power outages in several Almaty districts on July 15. Emergency crews are working to restore power.
In Petropavlovsk, the court orders insurance company to pay over 2 million tenge to car owner after accident, finding insurer's damage assessment undervalued.
In June 2026, Enbek.kz listed 108,700 vacancies. Division directors offered 1.98M tenge; job seekers' top expectation is 3.4M tenge for pilots.
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 in Iasi, Romania, after defeating Alina Charaeva 6:3, 6:3 in the second round.
From July 16 to 20, Almaty faces extreme heat up to 42°C. City services will deploy water sprinklers on roads to lower temperatures and reduce dust.
Average buying and selling rates for US dollar, euro, and Russian ruble at exchange offices in Almaty and Astana on April 29, with official National Bank of Kazakhstan rates.
Starting July 24, 2026, Kazakhstan rounds social benefits to 1 tenge. Rules for refunds, income verification, payment periods. Pensions rounding begins July 18.
Aktau residents protest construction just 6 meters from their home, demanding halt. Appeal to akim cites violations of insolation, greenery, and safety.
Office and commercial property rents in Kazakhstan rose 19.3% since 2020 and 4.1% year-on-year, with highest increases in Astana and Akmola region, according to Q2 2026 data.
Tom Holland revealed he messaged Erling Haaland on social media but received no reply. The Spider-Man actor shared the amusing anecdote on Jimmy Fallon's show. Full story on infohub.kz.
New Zealand reported its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird. Authorities began vaccinating rare species. The strain was detected in Australia.
An elderly woman was injured after falling from a slope at 2,280 meters in Almaty's Medeu District. Rescuers provided first aid and evacuated her, handing her over to medical staff.
Kazakh bloggers Meirzhan Turebayev and Dana Yeseyeva danced at an Almaty flea market. Fans praised their harmony. The video got over 52,000 likes on Instagram.