July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan to Round Social Payments from July 24, 2026
Starting July 24, 2026, Kazakhstan rounds social benefits to 1 tenge. Rules for refunds, income verification, payment periods. Pensions rounding begins July 18.
July 15, 2026
New Scandal in Aktau: Construction 6 Meters from Home Outrages Residents
Aktau residents protest construction just 6 meters from their home, demanding halt. Appeal to akim cites violations of insolation, greenery, and safety.
July 15, 2026
Erling Haaland Ignored Tom Holland on Social Media
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.
July 15, 2026
Office and Commercial Rent in Kazakhstan Up Nearly 20% in Five Years
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.
July 15, 2026
Bird flu detected in New Zealand
New Zealand reported its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird. Authorities began vaccinating rare species. The strain was detected in Australia.
July 15, 2026
Kazakh Bloggers Meirzhan Turebayev and Dana Yeseyeva Dance at Almaty Flea Market
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.
July 15, 2026
Elderly Woman Injured After Fall from Slope in Almaty Mountains
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.
July 15, 2026
Konayev woman accuses police of killing 19 of her cats
A Konayev woman claims police and animal control killed 19 of her cats while she was detained at a station. Only two were saved. Police have not commented.
July 15, 2026
Kia Basketball Fest in Temirtau July 19: Basketball, Music & Prize Fund
Kia Basketball Fest in Temirtau on July 19 at Qarmet Park: 3x3 basketball tournament with over 3 million tenge in prizes, live music by RaiM & SHIZA, family activities. Free entry.
July 15, 2026
Pensioners detonate cake with firecracker in Pavlodar bank branch on fraudsters' orders
In Pavlodar, pensioners exploded a cake with a firecracker in a bank at scammers' behest. They had minor injuries. Police warn about repeated fraud schemes.
July 15, 2026
Artificial Intelligence to Draft Laws in Kazakhstan: Myth or Reality?
Kazakhstan explores AI in lawmaking: expert Sholpan Saimova discusses opportunities, risks, and the future of AI-driven legislation. How can AI transform legal drafting?
July 15, 2026
Rain and thunderstorms forecast for most of Kazakhstan
On April 29, most of Kazakhstan will see rain and thunderstorms; only the southwest, northwest, and center will be dry. Wind, hail, squalls, dust storms, fog expected. In the southeast, rain and snow in mountains.
July 15, 2026
Uralsk Man Says Tenants Occupied His Home, Stole Furniture; Court Case Underway
A Uralsk homeowner says tenants occupied his house, stole furniture, and locked him out. The case, involving disputed ownership, moved to juvenile court due to minors living there.
July 15, 2026
Digital Technologies for Archaeologists
At Satbayev University, digital technologies such as 3D modeling and AI were discussed for studying Golden Horde cities. The initiative aims to preserve heritage.
July 15, 2026
Migrants in Russia Could Be Required to Purchase Mobile Phones
Russian authorities plan to require migrants to buy a mobile phone on registration to track location and send notices, says Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov.
July 15, 2026
'It's All Over, Now Is Uncle Zhursin Left?' Tursynbek Kabatov Defends Zhursin Yerman
Comedian Tursynbek Kabatov defends poet Zhursin Yerman after controversial video, urging fair judgment, long life, and highlighting his contributions to Kazakh art.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan hands first sentence to road worker over fatal icy crash that killed five
Kazakhstan's first conviction for improper winter road maintenance after a bus crash killed five in Mangystau region. Road worker sentenced to 2.5 years probation.
July 15, 2026
Samruk-Kazyna Buys Stake in Kazakhtelecom from Owner of Kazakhmys
Nurlan Artykbaev sold an 8.9% stake in Kazakhtelecom to Samruk-Kazyna. The fund's stake rose to 91.27%. The businessman earned about 35 billion tenge in a year.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan to Boost Household Appliance Production for Export to EAEU
Kazakhstan plans to boost household appliance production to 360,000 units by 2025 for export to the EAEU market, said Minister of Industry Kanat Sharlapayev.
July 15, 2026
Prominent Kazakh Scientist Zhaulaubai Kydyrbaev Dies at 76
Kazakh scientist Zhaulaubai Kydyrbaev, known for vaccines against avian flu and brucellosis, died at 76. He authored over 200 papers and won multiple awards.
July 15, 2026
Power, Water Outages Scheduled in Astana on July 16
Planned electricity, hot and cold water outages in Astana on July 16. Check schedules and address lists from official sources. Full details at infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Kazakh Activist Aizhan Mameshova Sentenced to Restriction of Freedom, Banned from Public Activity
A court in Almaty sentenced activist Aizhan Mameshova to restriction of freedom, applying amnesty with a five-year ban on public activities. Her lawyer plans to appeal.
July 15, 2026
Island in Kazakhstan listed for $10 million
A 22.5-hectare island in East Kazakhstan region is on sale for $10 million, offering potential for a luxury resort or private club. The land is privately owned.
July 15, 2026
Over 900 people missing in Aktobe region since early 2026
Since 2026, over 900 people have gone missing in Aktobe region, including 470 minors. Police continue searching for three individuals. Details on infohub.kz.