
Astana Woman Driver Crosses Double Line, Drives Against Traffic
In Astana, a 59-year-old driver of a Lixiang crossed a double solid line and drove into oncoming traffic. The violation was recorded by cameras, and materials were sent to court.

In Astana, a 59-year-old driver of a Lixiang crossed a double solid line and drove into oncoming traffic. The violation was recorded by cameras, and materials were sent to court.

Kazakhstan is implementing the Data Center Valley project to host foreign data. The first 50 MW data center will launch in June 2027.

Scientists found that regular stair climbing reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 39% and from any cause by 24%. A simple way to boost health.

Court in Aktobe fines healer Bagdagul Lepesova 1.5 million tenge for defaming Bayan Alaguzova and Dinara Satzhan, confirming defamation via forensic examination.

In a Shymkent park, a girl was thrown from a trampoline due to a snapped spring. A criminal case has been opened over unsafe services. Details on infohub.kz.

The second Porsche Experience in Kazakhstan focused on track driving. Journalists tested all models at Sokol International Circuit, including the electric Cayenne.

General Director of Nobel Almaty Pharmaceutical Factory Selcuk Tanriverdi earned 93 million tenge in 2025. The enterprise's profit grew by 11% to 27.8 billion tenge.

Reconstruction of Atakent in Almaty will begin in 2026 and finish in Q3 2027. The project includes fountain repairs, alley renovations, new playgrounds, and landscaping.

Telegram experienced a major outage in Kazakhstan. Kazakhtelecom commented, noting a sharp drop in traffic at international peering points.

In the Almaty region, a man fell off a cliff and hit his head on a stone. Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan evacuated the injured man.

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek will release a memoir about his three decades at the company and his high-profile ouster. The book is set for September 29.

In London, thieves have stolen front badges from 70 Volkswagen cars in four days to access radar sensors, with repairs costing up to $2,500. Details on infohub.kz.

German automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen are losing the Chinese market due to high prices and lagging software. Sales dropped 30% in Q2 2026.

AI has designed viral genomes to fight superbugs. Scientists synthesized 285 variants, 16 worked. Study published in Science.

A girl broke her arm when a cable snapped on a jumping ride in Shymkent's Zhailaukol Park. Mother demands inspection; administration apologizes and notes tenant responsibility.

Kazakhstan's first Data Center Valley facility with NVIDIA and Firebird AI is set to launch in June 2027. The 50 MW data center is under construction, with plans to expand to 1 GW.

A warehouse fire in Almaty's Zhetysu district was fought at an elevated alert level. No injuries reported; fire contained and extinguished.

On August 13, a fire broke out on Kokshetau Mountain in Burabay, covering 0.002 hectares. A helicopter was deployed, and the fire was contained. Cause under investigation.

About 40 entrepreneurs lost 700 million tenge selling Chinese cars through an Almaty dealership. Suspect detained, criminal case opened.

Incheon Airport has become the world's busiest international hub, overtaking Heathrow, with passenger traffic up 6.3% thanks to a surge in transit travelers.

Kyrgyzstan received an additional quota for duty-free import of 10,000 EVs, raising the total limit to 25,000 in 2026.

Scientists created an AI to measure brain toxin clearance speed in Alzheimer's. The technology may help diagnose disorders early.

A California family found a squatter living under their home, using their electricity, causing high bills and shock. Police arrested the man.

In Astana, 3.2B tenge flowed through vape sellers' accounts. AFM investigates 37 criminal cases, seizes over 276,000 vapes. Details on infohub.kz.