July 27, 2026
Kazakh man agrees to pay 100,000 tenge monthly for 38 months
In the Almaty region, a court has approved a settlement in an unjust enrichment case, requiring the defendant to pay 100,000 tenge monthly for 38 months.
July 27, 2026
Chinese Zeekr 9X Owner Stranded in Kazakhstan Prompts New Company Measures
Zeekr 9X owner faced vehicle function lockout upon entering Kazakhstan; company responds with password generator and OTA update to disable cross-border blocking.
July 27, 2026
Thunderstorms, hail and heat up to +44°C to hit Kazakhstan
Over the next three days, thunderstorms with hail and heat up to +44°C will hit Kazakhstan. Kazhydromet issued a storm warning for nearly all regions.
July 27, 2026
Kazakhstan Extradites Suspect from Georgia in Synthetic Drug Case Worth 1.8 Billion Tenge
A Kazakh suspect extradited from Georgia in synthetic drug case involving 1.8 billion tenge. 10 kg mephedrone seized, assets worth 600 million tenge frozen. Up to 20 years in prison.
July 27, 2026
Can sellers demand payment via their own bank's QR code?
Starting 2026, Kazakh law requires sellers to accept unified QR codes. Discover if demanding a particular bank's QR is legal and what penalties apply to violators.
July 27, 2026
Two women killed in Almaty crash involving Geländewagen
Two people died in a crash in Almaty's Alatau District when a Suzuki hit a Geländewagen. Driver and passenger killed. Criminal case opened. Details at infohub.kz.
July 27, 2026
Soldier Goes AWOL from Military Unit in Ust-Kamenogorsk
Military police in Ust-Kamenogorsk are searching for a conscript soldier who left his post on July 23. He is unarmed and may have changed into civilian clothes.
July 27, 2026
Kazakhstan Military Police Searches for Deserter Conscript in Ust-Kamenogorsk
Kazakhstan's military police are searching for a conscript who deserted his unit in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Description of the soldier and hotline numbers provided.
July 27, 2026
Seven die on Mount Elbrus in one week
Seven people, including an 11-year-old, died on Mount Elbrus in a week. Rescue hampered by severe weather, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
July 27, 2026
Six Climbers Die on Mount Elbrus in Two Days
Six climbers died on Mount Elbrus over two days, including two from Bosnia and Herzegovina at 5,100 meters and a Russian climber. Rescue efforts ongoing.
July 27, 2026
Week Without Rain Expected in Almaty
Weather forecast for Almaty: dry and hot week from July 27 to August 2, with clear skies and temperatures up to 39°C. No precipitation expected.
July 27, 2026
Rain and Heat: Changeable Weather Expected in Astana from July 27 to August 2
Detailed weather forecast for Astana for July 27 to August 2: variable cloudiness, rain, heat up to +37°C. Find out exact temperatures and wind speed for the week.
July 27, 2026
Shymkent to swelter under up to 42°C heat this week
From July 27 to August 2, Shymkent will experience an extreme heatwave with temperatures up to 42°C. Clear and dry all week. Detailed forecast inside.
July 26, 2026
Microsoft tightens Windows activation protection with TPM
Microsoft is introducing mandatory TPM attestation for corporate Windows activation starting August 2026 to combat KMS-based piracy tools, potentially disrupting popular activation methods.
July 26, 2026
Night stabbing in Almaty: police detain six suspects
In Almaty, police arrested six young men after a nighttime knife attack left one person wounded. Investigators are working to establish the timeline and motive.
July 26, 2026
Over 400 Packets of Unknown Substance Seized from Almaty Resident
Police in Almaty have detained a 40-year-old man suspected of synthetic drug trafficking, seizing over 400 packets of an unknown substance and packaging equipment. An investigation is underway.
July 26, 2026
Tourist Injured in Rockfall in Almaty Region Mountains
Rescuers evacuated a tourist injured in a rockfall on Peak Karnizny at 4,500 meters. A helicopter brought him to the Boralday airport, then to a hospital.
July 26, 2026
Kazakhstan Braces for Scorching Heat up to +42°C, Thunderstorms, and Dust Storms
On July 27, a storm warning was issued across Kazakhstan as extreme heat up to +42°C, thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, and dust storms are forecast.
July 26, 2026
Six Men Detained After Stabbing in Almaty
Six suspects were detained in Almaty after a nighttime stabbing in the Aksai microdistrict. One person was injured. Police are investigating the incident and have seized evidence.
July 26, 2026
Three-vehicle crash on Almaty–Ust-Kamenogorsk highway leaves injured
On July 26, a three-vehicle collision on the Almaty–Ust-Kamenogorsk highway left several injured. Police are investigating the crash at the 474 km mark.
July 26, 2026
Soyuz MS-28 Lands in Kazakhstan with Russian Cosmonauts and NASA Astronaut
The Soyuz MS-28 descent module carrying two Roscosmos cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut landed near Zhezkazgan on July 27, 2026. The landing was routine.
July 26, 2026
Suspect in Berlin LGBT Parade Vehicle Attack Previously Convicted of Preparing Terrorist Attack
Abdul Ballut, 21, suspect in Berlin LGBT parade attack, previously convicted of preparing terrorist attack. He was in deradicalization; police search Europe.
July 26, 2026
Two Injured After Car Rear-Ended and Pushed onto Curb in Almaty
Two injured in Almaty after a Hyundai rear-ended a Changan on Saina Street, pushing it onto curb. Police investigate the accident. Details on infohub.kz.
July 26, 2026
Katy Perry slams White House for using 'Firework' in military strike video
Katy Perry opposes the White House's use of the song 'Firework' in TikTok video of Iran military strikes, saying she did not consent and calls it a violation.
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