Kazakh consumers received 1.5 billion tenge in refunds for defective goods and services in H1 2026. Details of large returns including a Lexus and apartments.
Igor Krutoy thanked his mother, family, friends, and fans on his 72nd birthday. Show business stars and fans sent warm wishes.
Almaty residents experience bus service disruptions due to a technical glitch at gas stations, causing long queues. Operators are working to resolve the issue.
In July, rental prices in Kazakhstan rose 3.1% month-on-month. Astana led with +6.9%, then Kostanay and Konayev at +6.5%. Almaty remains priciest at 5,814 tenge per sqm.
Residents of a large Aktau complex are without water in 40°C heat due to power cuts from developer errors. The akimat promises a backup cable but no timeline.
AI helped Stanford scientists discover natural peptide BRP that reduces appetite and weight without side effects, similar to Ozempic. Clinical trials planned.
A court in Karaganda found the wife of Olympic boxing champion Daniyar Yeleussinov guilty of assaulting two women, imposing a fine and compensation payments.
Emily Wilson, translator of the Odyssey, harshly criticizes Christopher Nolan's new film script as 'vile' and lacking depth, despite $660M box office.
Michigan reports 9,680 cyclosporiasis cases, up 427 in a day, with 160 hospitalized and no deaths. Outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell.
Residents of Aktau's Rakhat-2 complex face power outages from missing backup cable, causing water and elevator failures. Authorities promise fix within a week.
On July 30, Kiryu FM premieres Dimash's new song 'Akerke'. Special Music Forever features hits Love's Not Over Yet and Daididau, plus a fan dance challenge.
Nearly 26,000 Kazakhs with disabilities hold problem loans worth 48 billion tenge. ARDFR launches pilot project initiative for tailored debt restructuring.
A 9-year-old boy is missing in Zhanaozen after stepping off a bus. His father is asking residents and police for help. Description and phone number provided.
Scammers in Kazakhstan lure victims with small withdrawals before big investments. National Bank warns of fake tokenized gold and AI. Report to police or call 1477.
Almaty ranks 38th (score 62) in the Intelligent Cities Index 2026 by BCG, beats Istanbul, Delhi, Milan. London tops the list, followed by Dubai and New York.
A state of emergency has been declared in Uralsk after a landfill fire July 27. It affected 13 of 35 hectares; 10 hectares smoldering. 40-50 vehicles deployed.
Kazakh singer Rinat Shamshyrak fined after Instagram video shows newborn son without child restraint in car. Police also cited phone use and unbuckled seatbelts.
Unusual travel hacks from Threads: packing with neck pillows, duct tape, rope, baby powder, and more. Perfect for experienced travelers seeking smoother trips.
Oksana Samoilova shared a rare photo of her 15-year-old daughter Ariela on Instagram, calling her the most secretive child. The heartfelt post went viral.
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry admits power outages in Almaty are unscheduled and quickly fixed. Plans include repairing 2,200 km of lines and 212 substations.
A 52-year-old woman in Semey was killed by her husband with a baseball bat after she filed for divorce. He struck her 28 times and had a history of abuse.
Bakytzhan Zhunisbekov explained the housing renovation program: demolition only with all residents' consent, room-for-room exchange or area exchange with approval.
In H1 2026, Kazakhstan recorded 15,188 road accidents. Speeding and dangerous maneuvers caused over 8,000 injuries and 676 deaths. Fatalities fell 15.5%.
Kostanay court awards 3 million tenge to worker who lost fingers in accident, citing employment relationship despite no contract. The decision is not final.