July 22, 2026
France to Ban Children Under 15 from Registering on Social Media
France bans social media registration for children under 15 from September 1, with existing accounts to be deleted by 2027 and age verification required.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan Tax Agency Dismisses Rumors of Access to Citizens' Bank Accounts
Kazakhstan's tax agency denies rumors of access to citizens' bank accounts. Data only obtainable during official audits. Bank secrecy laws remain, and large deposits do not raise red flags.
July 22, 2026
Almaty pensioner loses two apartments after phone scam
A 69-year-old Almaty pensioner lost two apartments after scammers posing as KNB agents tricked her into selling the properties. She faces eviction with no restitution.
July 22, 2026
Residents of Aktau Demand Apartment Be Opened Over Suspected Cat Carcasses
Residents of a high-rise in Aktau demand access to a foul-smelling apartment believed to contain dead cats, but entry requires a court order after complaints.
July 22, 2026
Fake VINs, Liens, and 'Clones': 5 Pitfalls of Buying a Used Car
Discover the five biggest risks of buying a used car in Kazakhstan: fake VIN codes, liens, seizures, wanted status, and hidden defects from accidents or flooding. Expert advice on verification.
July 21, 2026
Encrypted Swear Words? Kazakhstanis Decry School Notebook Designs
Kazakhstanis outraged by school notebook covers with abbreviations resembling profanity. Some demand removal, others see creativity. Abbreviations: ШШС, СГL.
July 21, 2026
Ticket Sales for Kanye West Concert in Almaty Start Earlier Than Planned
Organizers of Kanye West's concert in Almaty moved the ticket sale start to July 22 due to overwhelming demand. Learn how to buy and officially resell tickets.
July 21, 2026
Man Sought After Domestic Dispute in Almaty
Police in Almaty are searching for a man after domestic conflict; a woman from Aksay district reported injuries and her husband's flight. Investigation underway.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan's Akerke Amalyat wins Slavianski Bazaar vocal competition in Vitebsk
Kazakh singer Akerke Amalyat won Slavianski Bazaar-2026 in Vitebsk, beating 19 competitors. She earned $15,000 after nearly six months of preparation.
July 21, 2026
Police in Zhambyl Region Rescue 37 Young Footballers from Uzbekistan
Police in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region rescued 37 young Uzbek footballers after a bus breakdown. Children were evacuated, fed, and sent on a replacement bus.
July 21, 2026
Residents of new Astana district complain about construction instead of promised park
Residents of a new Astana district say a promised park was replaced by high-rise buildings. High density, broken roads. Developer Sensata Group claims legality.
July 21, 2026
MrBeast Marries Thea Boysen in Private Ceremony
MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber, married Thea Boysen in a private ceremony. He shared photos on Instagram. Full story on infohub.kz. The couple met in 2022.
July 21, 2026
Aktobe Resident Loses 600,000 Tenge in Job Scam in Lithuania
An Aktobe resident lost 600,000 tenge in a job scam to Lithuania. After a week with no work, he sued and recovered all expenses plus compensation.
July 21, 2026
After meeting a stranger in Almaty, woman ends up at his home and calls police
Police in Almaty are investigating a report of possible unlawful actions against a young woman. Both parties give conflicting accounts of what happened.
July 21, 2026
Mass food poisoning at event in Aktobe region: cause revealed
Sanitary inspectors found staphylococcus and E. coli in a Kandyagash restaurant, causing over 100 illnesses. The case has been handed to police.
July 21, 2026
Abai Region Implements 26 Social Projects Worth 50 Billion Tenge Using Returned Assets
In Abai region, 26 social projects worth 50B tenge were implemented using returned assets, including a social center, MRI, and Palace of Schoolchildren.
July 21, 2026
Translators, Psychologists, Lawyers: Where Competition for Grants Is Highest
Nearly 127,000 applicants vie for 75,000+ grants in Kazakhstan. Top competition: translators, diplomats, lawyers, psychologists, teachers. Results by Aug 10.
July 21, 2026
One Piece Star Taz Skylar and K-pop Group Kandis to Headline Comic Con Astana 2026
Actor Taz Skylar (Sanji in One Piece) and K-pop group Kandis will appear at Comic Con Astana 2026 in Astana from August 6-9, featuring autograph sessions and a 20 million tenge cosplay contest.
July 21, 2026
Kazakh Man Sentenced to Community Service for Cursing His Brother
In Kyzylorda region, a man was sentenced to 40 hours of community service for using foul language towards his brother. He pleaded guilty and expressed regret. Details of the court case.
July 21, 2026
Balkhash poachers sentenced: 261 kg of fish, 1.2 million tenge in damages
Two poachers caught 261 kg of fish on Lake Balkhash. One sentenced to 3 years restricted freedom, the other to outpatient treatment. Damage: 1.2 million tenge.
July 21, 2026
Kazakh Doctors Save Premature Baby Airlifted from Thailand
Kazakh doctors saved a deeply premature baby airlifted from Thailand. After over two months in intensive care and surgery, the infant was discharged home.
July 21, 2026
Stolen Livestock Not Yet Sold as Suspects Arrested in Pavlodar Region
Police in Pavlodar region detained two suspects for livestock theft worth over 1 million tenge. A criminal case has been opened; involvement in other crimes is under investigation.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan to Automatically Notify Workers and Employers About Required Screenings
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health proposes notifications for workers and employers about mandatory screenings to improve preventive care and accountability.
July 21, 2026
Lisa Arzamasova Shows Baby Daughter, Melts Fans' Hearts
Russian actress Lisa Arzamasova, star of 'Papiny Dochki,' shared an adorable video of her baby daughter Leah, who fans say looks like her father Ilya Averbukh.
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