September 4, 2026
Astana Akim Unveils Plans to Repair 50 Streets This Year
Astana's akim Zhenis Kassymbek announced repairs on 50 streets and construction of new roads in the capital. Details on projects and timelines in this article.
September 4, 2026
Teen Who Killed Mother in Aktobe Sent to Compulsory Treatment
A court in Aktobe has ordered compulsory psychiatric treatment for a teenager who killed his mother and attacked his grandmother, citing mental illness.
September 4, 2026
Kazakh Woman Fined for Sharing Bank Account Access
A woman in the Pavlodar region was fined for providing access to her bank account. She sought to earn money but became a defendant in a criminal case.
September 4, 2026
Man in Shakhtinsk Gets 16 Days for Threatening to Blow Up Building
A man in Shakhtinsk who threatened to blow up a residential building with a gas cylinder received 16 days of administrative arrest and behavioral restrictions for three months.
September 4, 2026
KTZ subsidiary launches new freight route from Japan to Kazakhstan
KTZ Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan's national railway, has launched a multimodal freight route from Japan's Kobe port to Almaty via China, expanding its logistics network.
September 4, 2026
False Bomb Threats Could Lead to 5 Years in Prison: Warning for Kazakhstanis
Kazakhstanis warned of liability for false bomb reports: up to 5 years in prison and large fines. Details on infohub.kz.
September 4, 2026
Over 7,000 Die in France Due to Extreme Heat
France's health ministry reports over 7,000 deaths due to extreme heat by end of July. Minister Stéphanie Rist says mortality lower than in Germany.
September 4, 2026
Nazarbayev Family Paid Factory Director 19 Million Tenge
Yerzhan Ashimov, director of the Ust-Kamenogorsk valve plant, received 19.3 million tenge in remuneration. The enterprise is owned by a family linked to the Nazarbayevs.
September 4, 2026
White House launches retro games promoting Trump initiatives
The White House launched retro arcade games on its website to promote Trump's initiatives: building the wall, tackling migrants, healthy eating, and child savings accounts.
September 4, 2026
Why Gastroenterologists Prescribe Antidepressants: Doctor Explains
Gastroenterologist Armine Bareyan explains why antidepressants are prescribed for GI issues: mechanisms, dosing, and dispelling myths.
September 4, 2026
Food Prices in Kazakhstan: Annual Growth 2.2%, but Some Items Up 115%
Food prices in Kazakhstan rose 2.2% year-on-year, but regional spikes hit 115% for potatoes. See which items surged or dropped most.
September 4, 2026
Night Fireworks Lead to Arrest for Astana Resident
An Astana resident was arrested for setting off fireworks at night near his home, receiving 5 days of administrative arrest for petty hooliganism.
September 4, 2026
France Recalls Pumpkin Seeds Amid Salmonella Outbreak
France recalls pumpkin seeds due to a salmonella outbreak: 81 infected, six hospitalized. Products from a company in the southwest are removed from sale.
September 4, 2026
Almaty Street Closures Due to Emergency Power Grid Repairs
In Almaty, from September 4 to 13, a section of Tsentralnaya and Taldy streets will be closed due to emergency repairs on power lines. Details on infohub.kz.
September 4, 2026
Illegal Drugs Sold as Dietary Supplements on Wildberries in East Kazakhstan
Illegal sale of potent substances disguised as dietary supplements on Wildberries was stopped in East Kazakhstan. Prosecutor's office reports fines and criminal cases.
September 4, 2026
Michigan Man Turns Recycled Cans into $500K Lottery Win
A Michigan man recycled cans and bottles, bought a lottery ticket with the proceeds, and won $500,000. Learn more about his incredible story.
September 4, 2026
Audi A6: How I Fell Out of Love with Sedans in Three Days
Test drive of the Audi A6: impressions of the powerful version, a trip to the Ushkonyr plateau, family comfort, and an unexpected confession of love for sedans.
September 4, 2026
Three Chinese Cars Earn Five Euro NCAP Stars Under New Protocols
Three Chinese cars — Aion UT, Geely E2, and Leapmotor B05 — earn five Euro NCAP stars under new 2026 protocols. Details on crash tests and expert comments.
September 4, 2026
AI Cameras Capture Crashes on Astana-Temirtau Highway
AI cameras on the Astana-Temirtau highway recorded several accidents caused by driver inattention. Details and recommendations from KazAvtoZhol.
September 4, 2026
American Lives with Pig Kidney for Record Nine Months Before Human Transplant
American with end-stage kidney disease lived 271 days with a genetically modified pig kidney before successfully receiving a human organ. A breakthrough in xenotransplantation.
September 4, 2026
Scientists Discover New Penguin Species on Remote Kerguelen Islands
Scientists discover a new penguin species on the Kerguelen archipelago. Genetic analysis reveals the population splits into four species. The finding is crucial for biodiversity conservation.
September 4, 2026
TikTok Introduces Voice Comments and Nine-Photo Carousels
TikTok introduces voice comments up to 60 seconds, polls, and nine-photo carousels. New features will roll out within a month for users aged 18 and older.
September 4, 2026
Astana Airport Reports Billion-Tenge Loss for 2025
Astana Airport ended 2025 with a loss of 6.9 billion tenge. An anti-crisis program is underway; passenger traffic grows despite runway repairs and flight cancellations.
September 4, 2026
Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with camera and water flosser
Dyson has unveiled the CameraJet electric toothbrush with a camera and water flosser for $499. The device automatically finds gaps between teeth and rinses them with a stream of liquid.
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