July 21, 2026
Child Rescued After Being Swept Away from Shore at Kapshagai Reservoir
A girl born in 2015 was rescued by emergency services after being swept 20 meters from the shore of the Kapshagai Reservoir in Konayev. No medical help needed.
July 21, 2026
Strong wind damages homes and power lines in Pavlodar region
Strong wind in Pavlodar region's Uspen district damaged seven power line poles and tore roofs off 12 homes and a cultural center in Konyrozek. No casualties, restoration ongoing.
July 21, 2026
Ulytau Tops Kazakhstan's Regional Salary Rankings in Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, Ulytau region led Kazakhstan's regional salary rankings with an average wage of 637,300 tenge, 43.2% above the national average of 445,100 tenge.
July 21, 2026
Internal Investigation to Follow Fire in Semey Ormany Reserve
After the wildfire in the Semey Ormany reserve is fully extinguished, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Ecology will conduct an internal investigation, officials said at an MES briefing.
July 21, 2026
Two dead, one injured in truck-car crash in Kostanay region
Two people died and one was hospitalized after a Kia Sorento collided with a DAF truck on the Kostanay-Karabutak highway near Tobyl. Police are investigating.
July 21, 2026
Two-story extension to house being demolished in Almaty
In Almaty, a two-story extension to a house at 140 Begalina Street is being demolished by court order due to non-compliance. The owner voluntarily began dismantling.
July 21, 2026
Parents of 6-Year-Old in Semey to Pay for Car Fire Damage
A 6-year-old boy in Semey set fire to dry grass near a car, causing a blaze. His parents must now compensate the vehicle owner for the damage. The incident was caught on camera.
July 21, 2026
Kazakh man gets 16 years for smuggling cannabis oil from Thailand via post
An Almaty resident was sentenced to 16 years for organizing a drug smuggling channel from Thailand via mail. 5.7 kg of hashish oil and ammunition were seized.
July 21, 2026
Ulytau Tops Kazakhstan Regions in Average Salary Ranking
Ulytau region ranked first in Kazakhstan by average salary in Q1 2026 at 637,300 tenge, 43.2% above national average, per Bureau of National Statistics.
July 21, 2026
'One Man Couldn't Have Done This': Family of Murdered Nurai Demands Punishment for Suspect's Relatives
Hearing postponed in murder case of Nurai Serikbay in Shymkent. Victim’s family demands an open trial and punishment of the suspect’s relatives. infohub.kz
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Fights Gray Car Imports with New Digital Tools
Anar Makasheva, President of Kazakhstan Automobile Union, talked about digital tools for car verification and fighting gray imports in Kazakhstan at a Cabinet briefing.
July 21, 2026
Not in a Day: Kazakhstan's Auto Brand Ambitions
Kazakhstan's Minister Ersayin Nagaspayev says a domestic auto brand is possible, with the Proton project under negotiation but no timeline set.
July 21, 2026
Almaty Introduces Reversible Traffic on Zhandosov Street for Road Repairs
In Almaty, from July 21 to August 1, reversible traffic is introduced on Zhandosov Street from Dauletkerey to the city border due to repairs. More details on infohub.kz.
July 21, 2026
Illegal soil extraction stopped in Astana
Astana police stopped illegal soil extraction in Nura, impounding three Shacman trucks and an excavator. Officials urge compliance with environmental laws.
July 21, 2026
24% of Cars Imported to Kazakhstan Are Used: What Hides Behind the Low Price
In 2025, 24% of imported cars in Kazakhstan are pre-owned, most over five years old. Bargain prices may conceal risks like wear, fraud, or legal issues. Read more.
July 21, 2026
Hyundai leads Kazakhstan's automotive production in H1 2026
Kazakhstan produced over 96,000 vehicles in H1 2026, with Hyundai as top brand and Allur as largest plant, according to the Kazakhstan Automotive Union.
July 21, 2026
Astana Nightclub Shooter Sentenced to 4 Years 8 Months
An Astana man was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in prison for firing a gas pistol in a nightclub after a patron confronted him over his disruptive behavior.
July 21, 2026
Why Kazakhstan Needs to Produce More Cars, Says Expert
Half of Kazakhstan's car fleet is over 10–20 years old, needing replacement. About 230,000 new cars sold yearly. Expert explains why production is increasing.
July 21, 2026
Scientists create detailed map of how influenza A virus hijacks human cells
Scientists created the first detailed map of influenza A virus hijacking human cells using mass spectrometry and AlphaFold, leading to new antiviral drugs.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Plans Unified Digital System for Medical Professionals
Kazakhstan plans unified digital system to track medical professionals' careers from education to employment, improving healthcare personnel management.
July 21, 2026
Key Energy Facility in Mangystau Prepares for Heating Season
Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov inspected MAEK ahead of heating season. Repairs and upgrades aim to boost regional power reliability.
July 21, 2026
Энди Бёрнхем Ұлыбританияны қайта құрудың алғашқы қадамдарын ұсынды
Жаңа премьер-министр Энди Бёрнхем өмір сүру құны дағдарысын жеңілдету және онжылдықтағы саяси тұрақсыздықтан кейін Ұлыбританияны қайта құрудың алғашқы қадамдарын ұсынды.
July 21, 2026
Increasing fruit and vegetable intake reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Increasing fruit and vegetable intake reduces cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers propose a simple portion system based on carbohydrate composition.
July 21, 2026
Shymbulak Ski Resort Capacity to Increase Fivefold
Almaty plans to expand ski infrastructure: merge Shymbulak and Oi-Qaragai, build 30 cable cars and 151 km of trails. Capacity to increase fivefold to 30,000 daily visitors.
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