July 16, 2026
Power Outage Hits Almaty Districts
Emergency power outage in Almaty hits several districts. Affected areas include Ryskulov Prospect, Zhandeldin Street, and others. Cause under investigation, restoration in 2-3 hours.
July 16, 2026
Body of Missing 18-Year-Old Found 51 km from Aktau on Birthday
In Mangystau Region, the body of a missing 18-year-old was found 51 km from Aktau, 10 meters offshore. Rescuers recovered the body and handed it to police.
July 16, 2026
Kostanay Man Loses Wife in Fatal Crossing Crash; Driver Jailed for 2 Years
In Kostanay, a driver who struck a married couple on a pedestrian crossing, killing the woman, was sentenced to two years in prison and banned from driving for five years.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Woman Claims Unbuckled Items Caused Seatbelt Fine; Police Refute
A woman in Almaty claims she was fined for not wearing a seatbelt due to items on the seat. Police say video shows she was unbuckled. More on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
250 tons of hay destroyed in fire in Atyrau region village
In Karakul village, Kurmangazy District, Atyrau region, about 250 tons of hay destroyed by fire. No injuries, livestock safe. Cause under investigation.
July 15, 2026
Missing 18-Year-Old Found Dead in Caspian Sea
The body of Azamat Duisekhanov, who disappeared on his 18th birthday in the Caspian Sea on July 7, was found near Aktau on July 15. Search on unguarded coastline. More on 24KZ.
July 15, 2026
Power restored in Almaty's Bostandyk district after outage
Power restored in Almaty's Bostandyk district after July 15 outage due to technical fault, Alatau Zharyk Kompaniyasy reports. Three substations still off.
July 15, 2026
Technical Faults Caused Power Outages in Almaty Districts, Company Says
Alatau Zharyk Kompaniyasy said technical faults caused power outages in several Almaty districts on July 15. Emergency crews are working to restore power.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan Court Orders Insurance Company to Pay Over 2 Million Tenge to Car Owner
In Petropavlovsk, the court orders insurance company to pay over 2 million tenge to car owner after accident, finding insurer's damage assessment undervalued.
July 15, 2026
Almaty Braces for Extreme Heat: Water Sprinklers Deployed on Roads
From July 16 to 20, Almaty faces extreme heat up to 42°C. City services will deploy water sprinklers on roads to lower temperatures and reduce dust.
July 15, 2026
403 hectares disinfected in Aktobe region — Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry
403 hectares of areas disinfected in Aktobe region. According to the Emergency Ministry, 38,521 people have returned home, 6,726 remain in evacuation centers.
July 15, 2026
Kostanay Region Allocates 2.4 Billion Tenge from Emergency Reserve for Flood Relief
Kostanay region allocates 2.4 billion tenge from emergency reserve for flood relief, including compensation to residents, road repairs, and social aid. Over 980 livestock lost, 27 apartments purchased.
July 15, 2026
Almaty Braces for Extreme Heat: Over 128 Streets to Be Watered
Almaty intensifies street watering with 16 columns covering over 128 streets amid forecast extreme heat up to 42°C. Measures reduce asphalt heat and dust.
July 15, 2026
AI Translation of Kairat Nurtas's 'Almaty Tuni' Outshines Original
Actor Anuar Nurpeisov used AI to translate Kairat Nurtas's hit 'Almaty Tuni' into French. Internet users are delighted, saying the cover surpasses the original.
July 15, 2026
Used cars in Almaty: summer 2026 market snapshot
An overview from car specialist Vladislav Zhukov on used car sales in Almaty in summer 2026. Prices for Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and more. Market trends and advice.
July 15, 2026
Bird flu detected in New Zealand
New Zealand reported its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird. Authorities began vaccinating rare species. The strain was detected in Australia.
July 15, 2026
Elderly Woman Injured After Fall from Slope in Almaty Mountains
An elderly woman was injured after falling from a slope at 2,280 meters in Almaty's Medeu District. Rescuers provided first aid and evacuated her, handing her over to medical staff.
July 15, 2026
Body of Missing Teenager Found in Caspian Sea
The search for a teenager missing in the Caspian Sea in Mangystau region ended with his body found 51 km from Aktau. 253 people participated in the operation.
July 15, 2026
Pensioners detonate cake with firecracker in Pavlodar bank branch on fraudsters' orders
In Pavlodar, pensioners exploded a cake with a firecracker in a bank at scammers' behest. They had minor injuries. Police warn about repeated fraud schemes.
July 15, 2026
Rain and thunderstorms forecast for most of Kazakhstan
On April 29, most of Kazakhstan will see rain and thunderstorms; only the southwest, northwest, and center will be dry. Wind, hail, squalls, dust storms, fog expected. In the southeast, rain and snow in mountains.
July 15, 2026
Kanat Sharlapayev Announces Plans to Boost Kazakhstan's Metallurgy Output
Kazakhstan's Industry Minister Kanat Sharlapayev announced plans to boost metallurgy output 4.3% in 2024 via increased steel, copper, zinc, and other metals.
July 15, 2026
Uralsk Man Says Tenants Occupied His Home, Stole Furniture; Court Case Underway
A Uralsk homeowner says tenants occupied his house, stole furniture, and locked him out. The case, involving disputed ownership, moved to juvenile court due to minors living there.
July 15, 2026
Death toll in Spain wildfire rises to 13
The death toll from a wildfire in Spain's Almeria rises to 13, mostly foreign nationals. The blaze has scorched 7,000 hectares, among deadliest in years.
July 15, 2026
8 Steppe Fires Extinguished in Akmola Region
Eight steppe fires were extinguished in Akmola region over the past day, caused by lightning strikes. No threat to settlements or casualties occurred. Firefighting operations continue.
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