August 5, 2026
Kazakh man fined for disobeying emergency official on overloaded boat
In Pavlodar region, a man was fined for refusing to obey an emergency official while operating an overloaded boat. The court imposed a fine of 90,825 tenge.
August 5, 2026
Two BMW Drivers Arrested in Astana for Noisy Night Races
Two BMW drivers in Astana arrested for noisy night races; one had illegally modified his car. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan Sentences 21 Gang Members for Billion-Tenge Credit Fraud
In Akmola region, 21 members of an organized crime group were sentenced for fraudulently obtaining loans in others' names, causing damages of about 2 billion tenge. They received 5 to 10 years in prison.
August 5, 2026
Hail the Size of Chicken Eggs and Gale Winds Hit Ust-Kamenogorsk
Severe wind and hail the size of chicken eggs hit Ust-Kamenogorsk. Trees down, 25,000 subscribers without power. The city mayor reported on the aftermath.
August 5, 2026
Audi Q9 Flagship SUV to Hit Kazakhstan in Early 2027
Audi Q9 will be launched in Kazakhstan in early 2027, with pre-orders starting in late 2026. Initial trims and prices revealed.
August 5, 2026
Munich Court Orders AI Music Generator Suno to Pay Fine for Copyright Infringement
Munich court orders AI music generator Suno to pay fine for copyright infringement, a landmark ruling that could change AI training practices.
August 5, 2026
Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Cable Laying Completed Across Caspian Sea Floor
Kazakhstan completes Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable laying across the Caspian Sea, connecting Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. New Aktau-Sumgait route boosts digital connectivity and transit potential.
August 5, 2026
Toqaev Briefed on Housing for 77,000 Families and Baiterek Strategy
President Kassym-Jomart Toqaev met with Baiterek Holding's Rustam Karagoshin to discuss results, housing support, business aid, and the new development strategy.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Ex-Official's Sentence Commuted to Freedom Restriction
Former Almaty official's sentence commuted: unserved prison time replaced with restriction of freedom. Details in the article.
August 5, 2026
Astana Bus Fleet to Auction 21 Old Buses for 265M Tenge
Astana's Bus Park No. 1 will auction 21 decommissioned buses, including three fire-damaged, for 264.9 million tenge. The company also reports losses and plans for 2026.
August 5, 2026
Astana Akimat Transfers 10 Toilets to Bus Fleet for 127.9M Tenge
Astana akimat transferred 10 prefabricated metal toilets to Bus Park No. 1 for 127.9 million tenge. Despite capital injections, losses persist. Details.
August 5, 2026
Over 3,300 Traffic Violations in Two Days: Drunk Drivers and Reckless Maneuvering in Almaty
In Almaty, over 3,300 traffic violations were recorded in two days, including 14 drunk driving cases, dangerous maneuvering, and driving into oncoming traffic.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh man loses license for 7 years, gets 15 days in jail after Abai region trip
In the Abai region, a driver of a Mazda 626 was deprived of his license for 7 years and arrested for 15 days for drug intoxication. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Atyrau Man Avoids Prison After Knife Attack on Son
In Atyrau, a court sentenced a father who inflicted six knife wounds on his son. The reconciliation of the parties and the victim's unlawful behavior were taken into account.
August 5, 2026
Astana Man Arrested for Breaking Police Station Window
In Astana, 94 people faced liability for vandalism: arrests and fines. Examples include a broken glass, torn signs, and a damaged barrier.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstanis Paid 60M Tenge for UK Jobs, Never Left
In Kokshetau, police investigate fraud in UK job placement: 93 people lost about 60 million tenge. The suspect is under house arrest.
August 5, 2026
Former Almaty official convicted of embezzlement released from colony
Former Almaty official Nailya Mulyukova, convicted of embezzlement, released from colony. Court replaced her sentence with restriction of freedom.
August 5, 2026
High-Protein Diets: Why Moderate Amino Acid Restriction May Be Better
A new review of 350 studies suggests that moderate restriction of three amino acids may be more beneficial than excess protein for sedentary people.
August 5, 2026
Tragedy in Thailand: Footballer Killed by Lightning Strike During Match
A 24-year-old footballer died after being struck by lightning during a match in Thailand, with 12 others injured. Details of the tragedy on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan: 21 Gang Members Sentenced for $4.3M in Illegal Loans
Akmola Region court sentences 21 gang members to 5-10 years for fraudulently obtaining 2 billion tenge in loans; property confiscated.
August 5, 2026
Giant Prehistoric Shark Teeth Found on Pacific Ocean Floor
Scientists discovered megalodon teeth on the Pacific Ocean floor. The find will help study ancient currents and Earth's climate. Details on infohub.kz
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan to Auction 24 Subsoil Plots for Oil and Gas Extraction
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry will auction 24 subsoil plots for oil and gas exploration and production on November 18, 2026, with applications due by October 5.
August 5, 2026
In Alatau, Victim and Witness Face Charges for False Testimony
In Alatau, a victim and a witness face criminal charges for knowingly giving false testimony. The court issued a special ruling, and a case was opened under Article 420 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan.
August 5, 2026
Teen Brutally Beaten in Aktau Caught on Video: Sister Demands Justice
In Aktau, teenagers brutally beat a schoolboy and filmed the assault. The victim's sister spoke out. Police have opened a criminal case.
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