Due to a road closure near the Eurasia shopping center, 11 bus routes in Astana are temporarily skipping the stop. Service changes are in effect until further notice. The rerouting is temporary.
In Shymkent, a new dormitory at a boarding school for over 300 children has been opened using funds returned to the state through asset recovery efforts.
Russian singer MakSim cancels Pavlodar concert due to hospitalization after father's death. She is undergoing treatment and thanked fans for support, sympathy.
Free screenings at Kazakhstan oncology centers identified 36 suspected sarcoma cases (8 malignant, 28 precancerous). Early detection is key. More at infohub.kz.
In Astana, several people were punished for late-night fireworks. One man was arrested for five days for setting off fireworks at the Baiterek monument to celebrate a friend's newborn.
A resident of the Akmola region received a refund of 25,000 tenge for a canceled hotel booking after the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection intervened.
Almaty police uncovered a gang kidnapping homeless to register luxury cars. Over 80 human trafficking crimes detected this year.
In Astana, five bus routes (No. 5, 5A, 14, 73, 505) are temporarily rerouted due to road repairs on Abay Avenue. Passengers are advised to plan ahead.
Cucumbers dropped 4.3% in a week, averaging 502 tenge/kg. Largest deflation in Konayev, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Taldykorgan. Other foods declined, per official data.
Rudny celebrates its 69th anniversary on August 21 with a concert headlined by 90s star Haddaway, plus Kazakh singer BAYANSULU, children's events, and fireworks.
In H1 2026, Almaty screening found over 200 breast cancer and 58 colorectal cases. All patients registered for follow-up. City ordered enhanced screening.
After heavy rain on July 23, Astana roads flooded. Learn to avoid engine hydrostatic lock with tips on crossing puddles and what to do if your car stalls.
Investigation launched after six-year-old boy gets hepatitis C possibly from blood transfusion at Almaty regional hospital. Father appealed to president.
A police officer in Astana carried a woman across a flooded street during a rainstorm, winning praise on social media and criticizing city infrastructure.
Kazakhstan has authorized colleges to rent out gyms and swimming pools when not in use for education. Revenue will support repair and equipment purchase. Learn more on infohub.kz.
Regular consumption of sugary sodas and fruit juices in childhood increases hypertension risk by 52%, according to a 25-year study. Replacing one serving daily with whole fruit cuts risk 19–22%.
Ust-Kamenogorsk authorities must alert residents within 10 minutes of man-made emergencies under court-approved mediation. Detailed conditions and timeline.
In Kyzylorda, KZhK failed to evict a mother with children in winter. Courts protected children's rights during heating season, ruling eviction attempt illegal. Decision is temporary.
Almaty reinforced nine dangerous landslide sites; seven new risk zones found. Warning signs and SMS alerts installed to protect residents and tourists.
In Kyzylorda, courts protected a woman with minor children from eviction during the heating season, citing children's rights. All court instances upheld.
Residents of Tansholpan near Aktobe have waited nine years for a school and kindergarten. Children travel to city for classes. A school for 300 is planned for 2028.
Kazakhstan to demolish 224 apartments by end of 2026 under renovation program. Residents get new housing or cash; investors ready except Zhambyl region.
Over 30 Kazakhstanis fell victim to a car dealership scam: they left their cars for sale but got no money or vehicles. Suspects have been detained; a pre-trial investigation ongoing.
French dance flats from the 1970s, created for ballerina Zizi Jeanmaire, are making a comeback in fall 2026. Jacquemus and Celine showcased new versions.