August 13, 2026
Climbing Stairs Cuts Risk of Premature Death by 24%
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.
August 13, 2026
Top Manager of Turkish Pharma Plant in Almaty Earned 93 Million Tenge
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.
August 13, 2026
Porsche Returns to the Track in Kazakhstan
The second Porsche Experience in Kazakhstan focused on track driving. Journalists tested all models at Sokol International Circuit, including the electric Cayenne.
August 13, 2026
Reconstruction of Atakent in Almaty to be completed by 2027
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.
August 13, 2026
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek to Release Memoir About Career and Ouster
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.
August 13, 2026
Man Injured in Fall in Almaty Region Mountains
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.
August 13, 2026
Telegram Down Across Kazakhstan: Kazakhtelecom Comments on Outage
Telegram experienced a major outage in Kazakhstan. Kazakhtelecom commented, noting a sharp drop in traffic at international peering points.
August 13, 2026
London Thieves Steal VW Badges to Access Radar Sensors
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.
August 13, 2026
German Auto Giants Lose China Market Share to Price and Software
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.
August 13, 2026
Kazakhstan's First NVIDIA and Firebird AI Data Center to Launch in June 2027
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.
August 13, 2026
AI Designs First Viruses to Combat Superbugs
AI has designed viral genomes to fight superbugs. Scientists synthesized 285 variants, 16 worked. Study published in Science.
August 13, 2026
Child injured as cable snaps on ride in Shymkent park
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.
August 13, 2026
Warehouse Fire in Almaty Fought at Elevated Alert Level
A warehouse fire in Almaty's Zhetysu district was fought at an elevated alert level. No injuries reported; fire contained and extinguished.
August 13, 2026
Fire on Kokshetau Mountain in Burabay: Helicopter Deployed to Extinguish
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.
August 13, 2026
Chinese Car Resellers in Almaty Lose 700M Tenge
About 40 entrepreneurs lost 700 million tenge selling Chinese cars through an Almaty dealership. Suspect detained, criminal case opened.
August 13, 2026
Incheon Airport Overtakes Heathrow as World's Busiest International Hub
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.
August 13, 2026
Kyrgyzstan Expands Duty-Free EV Imports to 25,000
Kyrgyzstan received an additional quota for duty-free import of 10,000 EVs, raising the total limit to 25,000 in 2026.
August 13, 2026
AI Measures Brain Toxin Clearance Speed in Alzheimer's
Scientists created an AI to measure brain toxin clearance speed in Alzheimer's. The technology may help diagnose disorders early.
August 13, 2026
California Family Finds Squatter Living Under Their Home, Using Their Electricity
A California family found a squatter living under their home, using their electricity, causing high bills and shock. Police arrested the man.
August 13, 2026
3.2B Tenge Flowed Through Vape Sellers' Accounts in Astana
In Astana, 3.2B tenge flowed through vape sellers' accounts. AFM investigates 37 criminal cases, seizes over 276,000 vapes. Details on infohub.kz.
August 13, 2026
Chinese Teen Temporarily Deaf After Listening to Cicadas for Four Hours
A 16-year-old in China temporarily lost hearing after listening to cicadas for four hours. Doctors diagnosed acute sensorineural hearing loss, but his hearing was restored.
August 13, 2026
Zurich Scientists Prove Adult Brain Can Recover from Injury
Researchers at the University of Zurich have shown that the adult brain can regenerate astrocytes, challenging previous beliefs and offering hope for new treatments.
August 13, 2026
Diabetes Drugs Curb Alcohol and Food Cravings, Scientists Find Mechanism
Scientists found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy suppress alcohol and food cravings via the brain's lateral septum, offering new hope for treating obesity and addictions.
August 13, 2026
Akim's Tablet Stolen from Office in Akmola Region
In the Akmola region, a village akim's tablet was stolen from the akimat building. The suspect was detained thanks to surveillance cameras and the vigilance of cafe owners.
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