July 27, 2026
Ice chunk falls on mother with stroller in Pavlodar, criminal case opened
In Pavlodar on July 8, a chunk of ice fell on a mother with a stroller, causing head injury. Police opened a criminal case and are searching for suspect.
July 27, 2026
Storm warning in Kazakhstan: heavy rain, hail, and heat up to +47°C
On July 28, Kazakhstan faces contrasting weather: heavy rain, hail, squalls in some regions and extreme heat up to 47°C. Fire danger remains high in many areas.
July 27, 2026
Mother of Disabled Woman Demands Trial After Rape in Almaty
Mother of disabled Almaty woman seeks trial after daughter raped thrice by online acquaintance. Police closed case, mother fights for justice. More on infohub.kz.
July 27, 2026
Six people, including four children, swept 11 km from shore of Lake Alakol due to boat malfunction
Six vacationers, including four children, swept 11 km from Lake Alakol shore due to inflatable boat malfunction. Emergency rescuers saved all, no injuries.
July 27, 2026
Uralsk Engulfed in Smoke as Fire Ravages 18 Hectares in Khan's Grove
Residents of Uralsk reported heavy smoke from a large fire in Khan's Grove covering 18 hectares. The blaze was contained, but ash and heat caused alarm.
July 27, 2026
Kazakhstani boxer 'The Executioner' gets 3.5-year prison term after appeal
Kazakhstan boxer Damir Alkeshev, 'The Executioner,' sentence increased from 200 hours community service to 3.5 years for systematic hooliganism and assault.
July 27, 2026
Smoke from forest fire blankets Uralsk
A forest fire near Uralsk, Kazakhstan, has blanketed the city in thick smoke and ash, with residents reporting breathing difficulties. Helicopters are involved in firefighting efforts.
July 27, 2026
Family rescued from Lake Alakol after boat battery fails
Rescuers in Kazakhstan's Abai region evacuated a family of six (including four children) from a disabled boat on Lake Alakol. All survived, no injuries.
July 27, 2026
Kazakh Prosecutor General's Office Reverses Amnesty for Accountant Who Embezzled 88.8 Million Tenge
Kazakhstan's top prosecutor reversed an amnesty for an accountant who stole 88.8 million tenge, restoring her original 7-year sentence after illegal amnesty.
July 27, 2026
Over 2 million tenge seized from drug couriers in Mangystau
Police detained three men in Mangystau, seizing marijuana and over 2 million tenge. They were under drug influence, sentenced to 20 days administrative detention.
July 27, 2026
Doctors Update Condition of Survivor in Almaty 'Gelendvagen' Crash
Two people died in a Mercedes-Suzuki crash in Almaty. The sole surviving passenger is in intensive care with serious injuries. Doctors report multiple fractures and polytrauma.
July 27, 2026
Kazakhstan Avoids Wasting 279 Billion Tenge on Unnecessary Projects
President Toqaev received an AFM report on preventing 279 billion tenge waste on 52 projects and uncovering fraud schemes like phishing and money laundering.
July 27, 2026
CPC Resumes Oil Intake and Loading from Kazakhstan
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium has resumed receiving and loading Kazakh crude oil at its Novorossiysk terminal after a temporary suspension due to a drone attack. More details on infohub.kz.
July 27, 2026
Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Fetches Record $50 Million at Auction
The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Gus sold for a record $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur ever. Discovered in South Dakota, excavation took three years.
July 27, 2026
Toqaev Briefed on Fictitious Patient Scheme in Clinics
President Toqaev was briefed on a scheme involving fictitious enrollment of 140,000 patients to clinics to steal funds from the Social Health Insurance Fund.
July 27, 2026
Court Overturns Amnesty for Accountant Who Embezzled 88 Million Tenge
The Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan secured cancellation of amnesty for an accountant who embezzled 88.8 million tenge. She will serve 7-year sentence.
July 27, 2026
Andrew and Tristan Tate Face 59 Charges Including Rape and Human Trafficking
Andrew and Tristan Tate face 59 charges including rape and human trafficking after arrest in Miami. UK seeks extradition; new victims emerge on fresh evidence.
July 27, 2026
Kostanay court sentences car repair shop owner in deadly explosion case
A court in Kostanay sentenced Alexey Burdinsky, owner of a car repair shop where a gas explosion killed three people, but he was released due to the statute of limitations.
July 27, 2026
Astana car dealership manager sentenced for stealing 23 million tenge from vehicle owners
Astana car dealership manager sentenced to 3 years 4 months for defrauding owners of 23 million tenge by selling their Changan and Toyota without payment.
July 27, 2026
Cost of Housing an Inmate in Kazakhstan's 'Black Berkut' Prison
Discover the cost of detaining an inmate in Kazakhstan's notorious 'Black Berkut' prison, where over 200 lifers are held. Daily expenses exceed 2,000 tenge.
July 27, 2026
Kazakh man agrees to pay 100,000 tenge monthly for 38 months
In the Almaty region, a court has approved a settlement in an unjust enrichment case, requiring the defendant to pay 100,000 tenge monthly for 38 months.
July 27, 2026
Eight vehicles seized from wedding cortege in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region
Police impounded eight luxury cars from a wedding cortege in Ulytau, Kazakhstan for traffic violations like reckless driving and endangering public safety.
July 27, 2026
Chinese Zeekr 9X Owner Stranded in Kazakhstan Prompts New Company Measures
Zeekr 9X owner faced vehicle function lockout upon entering Kazakhstan; company responds with password generator and OTA update to disable cross-border blocking.
July 27, 2026
Thunderstorms, hail and heat up to +44°C to hit Kazakhstan
Over the next three days, thunderstorms with hail and heat up to +44°C will hit Kazakhstan. Kazhydromet issued a storm warning for nearly all regions.
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