A 2019 NIS Aktau graduate, Bizhanova will lecture at Oxford and pursue a doctorate from 2025—an encouraging milestone for Kazakhstan’s growing presence in global academia.
New CCTV footage narrows the search in Atyrau after two parents were found dead; relatives flagged unusual messages as authorities sweep a 20-km radius with divers and a drone.
Residents on the waiting list in Nura, Karaganda region, are rejecting state-purchased apartments over damp, mold and drafts, despite each unit costing about 20 million tenge.
In a Jan. 6 Instagram post, the 40-year-old urged citizens to drop the habit, calling it a matter of public hygiene and shared respect.
A five-year property dispute between director Akhan Sataev and ex-wife Nazira Bakaeva has resurfaced online, raising questions about children’s rights and post-divorce settlements.
Kazakh police arrested a 45-year-old wanted since 2021 for alleged fraud, detaining him in Zholymbet after years of low-profile work in Shymkent and Astana.
Lawmakers will weigh added funding after an audit, as the 2022 project nears 70% completion and aims to deliver reliable drinking water to nearby villages by July.
IMF estimates place Kazakhstan among the 50 largest economies, with GDP near $300B and 5.6% average growth since 2000—an encouraging signal for investors eyeing Central Asia.
IMF-based ranking places Kazakhstan among the world's 50 largest economies, highlighting 5.6% average real GDP growth over 2000–2025 and strengthening its investment appeal.
Officers fanned out on Jan 6 to enforce snow and ice clearing, warning that violations carry 20–100 MCI fines under Article 505 as the city moves to keep walkways safe.
An Astana court fined Judge Asel Dossayeva 200 AEK (786,400 tenge) for DUI with an expired license; the ruling has not yet taken legal effect and may be appealed.
Authorities in Koksu district say nine complaints were filed and sent to police; the school director was suspended as officials launch an interagency review.
Authorities cross‑checked medical and traffic data, filed 4,540 court cases, and moved to keep high‑risk drivers off the road, urging motorists to update health exams.
Almaty will deploy 940 CNG and 153 electric buses, expand fueling and fast‑charging sites, and keep ticket prices unchanged to cut pollution and boost peak‑hour capacity.
After a two-day delay tied to a technical fault, the Astana–Cam Ranh flight is now set for early Jan 7, with about 200 passengers offered refunds and support options.
CCTV from an Astana courtyard shows a 39-year-old intervening in a kids' fight and pushing a 10-year-old, with police questioning all parties and reviewing the incident.
Authorities open a homicide case after two of four missing relatives were found dead on Jan. 6 in Kyzylkoga District, while the search for the remaining two family members continues.
Monthly ENPF payments will be indexed by 5% from 1 Jan 2026, with a floor of 50,851 tenge and an unchanged 6.5%/12 formula, plus uplift coefficients for select categories.
The sovereign fund’s chairman published his three-year earnings as other managers and officials released figures, signaling a wider shift to financial disclosure in Kazakhstan.
Official data show the region’s net migration and natural decrease cut the population to about 522,000 in Jan–Nov 2025, with rural areas accounting for nearly all the loss.
At the first Cabinet meeting of 2026, PM Olzhas Bektenov told agencies to move utility metering fully online and speed up BIM and robotization to cut errors and raise productivity.
From 2026, citizens will reissue passports via eGov Mobile and the eGov portal, while first-time applications stay offline as officials balance security with faster service.
Economist Arman Beysembayev says lifting the moratorium on A-92 and diesel in March could fuel inflation and raise utility costs, with some sector prices rising up to 40%.
From January 11, 2026, personal accounts cannot be used for professional income as NBK introduces clearer rules, extra approvals for some accounts, and escrow-only transfers for grant projects.