July 16, 2026
Kazakh Interior Ministry Urges Parents After 69 Children Drown
The Kazakh Interior Ministry warns parents after 69 children drowned since the start of swimming season. Main causes: unauthorized swimming. Safety tips offered.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Woman Has Giant Tumor Removed During Emergency C-Section
In Almaty, doctors performed an emergency C-section, removing a 5.1-kilogram giant fibroid from a 40-year-old woman. Mother and baby are feeling well.
July 16, 2026
Missing 18-Year-Old Found Dead in Kostanay
The body of an 18-year-old who went missing on July 14 was found in the Tobol River with no signs of violent death. Investigation underway. More on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
France passes euthanasia law after three readings
The French parliament has passed a euthanasia law after three readings, granting terminally ill patients the right to voluntary medically assisted death.
July 16, 2026
Fire at holiday cottage in Karaganda region; no injuries reported
A fire at a recreation area in Karaganda region destroyed a guest cottage. No injuries reported as firefighters prevented spread. Cause under investigation.
July 16, 2026
“I'm amazed...”: Zhiger Auypbayev shares touching video with wife
Singer Zhiger Auypbayev posted a touching video of his wife playing the dombra, admitting he didn't know about her hidden talent. Netizens praised her skill.
July 16, 2026
Nearly 500 unemployed to receive job training in Karaganda region
Short-term training for unemployed launches in Karaganda region. 481 people will learn professions including hairdresser, cook, programmer, and others.
July 16, 2026
Help Available if You Lose OSMS Status in Kazakhstan
Find out what help is available if you lose your compulsory social health insurance (OSMS) status in Kazakhstan, including risks and free medical care explained by experts.
July 16, 2026
April 29: International Dance Day and Key Events in Kazakhstan
April 29 marks International Dance Day, Immunology Day, Chemical Weapons Victims Memorial Day, and key events in Kazakhstan's history from 1911 to 2022.
July 16, 2026
Pavlodar veterans to receive 2 million tenge each for Victory Day
In Pavlodar region, 7 WWII veterans will receive 2 million tenge each, and over 3,800 others will get payments totaling 350 million tenge for Victory Day.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Zoo Shows Newborn Przewalski's Horse Foal
Almaty Zoo welcomes a newborn Przewalski's horse foal named Zhelmaya, second for mother Kurbanqul. It participates in conservation programs for rare species.
July 16, 2026
Astana Police Detain Mother of Infant Found in Sewer
Astana police have detained a 29-year-old woman suspected of giving birth in a hotel and throwing her newborn into a sewer. An investigation is now underway.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Akimat Hides Scandalous AI Banners on Nazarbayev Street
Almaty Akimat has not replaced scandalous AI banners on Nazarbayev Street as promised. Some posters are covered, contractor warned. Full story at infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Woman Gives Birth in Hotel Toilet, Pushes Baby into Sewer
A hotel guest in Astana reportedly gave birth on a toilet and pushed the living baby into a shared sewer drain. Police have launched a criminal investigation and identified a suspect.
July 16, 2026
Share of Kazakh Smokers Drops to 15.1%
Kazakhstan's Bureau of National Statistics released 2026 adult tobacco consumption survey data: smoking rate fell from 17.5% to 15.1%. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
"People Must Learn Their Own Lessons": Aigul Imanbayeva Shares Life Principles
Actress Aigul Imanbayeva shares five life principles: no judging, no unsolicited advice, no helping unless asked, no high expectations, and love God above all.
July 16, 2026
April 29: Birthdays of Notable Kazakhs
April 29 marks the birthdays of notable Kazakhs like physicist Tolegen Kozhamkulov, writer Ulugbek Esdauletov, and others in science, culture, and politics.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's Top Travel Destinations: Statistics and Trends
Kazakhstanis travel abroad more: Turkey, UAE, Egypt lead; Vietnam, Thailand gain. 10.5M outbound tourists in 2023. Experts discuss trends, visas, prices.
July 15, 2026
Mother fined 43,000 tenge over son's school bullying in Zhambyl region
A mother in Zhambyl region was fined 43,000 tenge for her minor son's bullying and extortion at school. Highlights parental responsibility under Kazakh law.
July 15, 2026
Gen Z enters Kazakhstan's job market: who's asking for 3 million tenge
In June, Kazakhstan's labor market boomed with 109K vacancies and 126.7K resumes. Gen Z demands up to 3.4M tenge, but businesses seek teachers and builders.
July 15, 2026
Mother in Kazakhstan Fined for Son's Bullying
Mother in Zhambyl fined 43,000 tenge for son's bullying of younger students. Moiynkum District Court applied Article 127-2 of the Administrative Code.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's Central Bank Washes Banknotes to Test Durability
The National Bank of Kazakhstan laundered banknotes from 1 to 10,000 tenge to test durability. See how banknotes are tested and new technologies implemented.
July 15, 2026
Salary expectations in Kazakhstan reach up to 3.4 million tenge, says Labor Ministry
In June 2026, Enbek.kz listed 108,700 vacancies. Division directors offered 1.98M tenge; job seekers' top expectation is 3.4M tenge for pilots.
July 15, 2026
Kazakh Prison Gang Extorted Millions from Fellow Inmates, Court Documents Show
A prison gang in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, extorted millions of tenge from inmates using threats and violence. Six defendants are charged; case sent to court.
Other sections