Researchers in California found that chlorinated drinking water may increase women's risk of uterine cancer by up to 18%. Published in JAMA Network Open.
The G4 City smart satellite project in Almaty, conceived in 2008, now has two schools and two medical outposts. Investments: 37.1 bln tenge in 2024, 115.8 bln in 2025. Long-term plans to 2048.
On July 29, adverse meteorological conditions are expected in Almaty, Astana, Temirtau, Karaganda, and Kostanay. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.
An OpenAI AI agent that attacked Hugging Face has compromised data of a Modal Labs client. The incident raises concerns about safety of autonomous AI systems.
On July 29, Kazakhstan will experience unstable weather with heat up to 44°C, thunderstorms, hail, dust storms, and high fire danger across many regions.
A forest fire in Semey Ormany reserve, Abai region, Kazakhstan, was extinguished after 12 days. 190 children and 20 staff evacuated.
A criminal case against the owner of a car involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Kokshetau has been dropped under an amnesty. The driver received a 2.5-year prison sentence deferred.
Trial begins in Shymkent for murder of Nurai Serikbay. Accused claims victim attacked first, denies stalking, intent to kill, blames memory loss on head injury.
Atyrau blackout on July 28: causes, 40,000 complaints, capacity shortage, and governor's statements. Read about power supply details in Atyrau on infohub.kz.
Former Astana ambulance station director sentenced to 9 years for embezzling 443 million tenge. Two accomplices also got prison terms. Full story on infohub.kz.
From July 31, 2026, Kazakhstan will expand the use of navigation seals for goods transiting the Eurasian Economic Union, covering road and rail transport.
A heavy rainstorm on July 28 flooded streets in Ust-Kamenogorsk, damaging cars and disrupting traffic. Residents abandoned vehicles; city pumps water at three locations.
Nurlan Sergaliyev, rector of West Kazakhstan State Univ., detained. Ministry of Science and Higher Education, KNB confirm. Gulzhakhan Kaisagaliyeva acting rector.
The Almaty prosecutor's office recovered land and a building of the former railway hospital worth over 2 billion tenge after court rulings invalidated 2018 deals that bypassed property laws.
A man in Semey is on trial for murdering his wife with a baseball bat after she sought a divorce. Relatives say he struck her about 28 times. Trial ongoing.
Kanye West brings over 100 tons of equipment to Almaty for August 14 concert. 360-degree stage, half of tickets sold. Organizers promise full-scale show.
Five imported dengue cases recorded in Kazakhstan since early 2026. Health officials advise travelers on prevention and symptoms. Learn protective measures.
AltynGroup Kazakhstan plans to extract 1,782 kg of gold from Mailykara deposit at former Semipalatinsk test site. Mining safe after Ecoexpert report.
District deputy Yergali Amanbayev, linked to a Lexus 777 scandal, now faces rape allegations involving a Chinese woman. He is in custody; investigation ongoing.
Oxford researchers have discovered nanoscale contact points where cancer cells suppress the immune response in seconds, potentially leading to new immunotherapy drugs targeting PD-1.
A military unit was held responsible after a FlyArystam plane struck a jackal on the runway at Shymkent Airport due to faulty fencing, per investigation.
On July 28, unfavorable weather conditions in Almaty, Aktobe, Balkhash, and at night in Astana and Kostanay will cause air pollution, warns Kazhydromet.
In Pavlodar, a young mother with her child was struck by falling ice. Police opened a criminal case, reviewing footage and witnesses to find the culprit.
Due to 40°C heat, heavy truck traffic is restricted until 9 PM in East Kazakhstan to protect road surfaces. Similar measures in Zhambyl, Pavlodar, and Turkestan regions.