October 16, 2026
Kazakh Mother Alleges Bullying of Son in Almaty, Police Launch Probe
Mother of an 11-year-old boy in Almaty alleges teenagers bullied children in their courtyard for over a month. Police have launched an investigation.
October 16, 2026
Kazakhstan to raise disability and survivor social benefits by 8.5% from 2027
A draft order in Kazakhstan would index social benefits for disability and loss of breadwinner by 8.5% from 2027, according to the Open NPAs portal.
October 16, 2026
Kazakhstanis on Threads Question Whether the 'Golden Man' Was Male
Kazakhstanis on Threads question whether the 'Golden Man' from the Issyk kurgan was male, debating anthropologist Noel Shayakhmetov's hypothesis and DNA data.
October 16, 2026
Kazakhstan Parents and Students Decry Stress of National Testing Reform
Kazakhstanis on Threads slammed the UNT reform, with students and parents citing stress, burnout and financial strain caused by constant changes.
October 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's November to be 2°C warmer than normal, snow and blizzards forecast for Astana
Kazhydromet: November 2026 in Kazakhstan will be 2 degrees warmer than normal. Weather forecast for Astana, Almaty and Shymkent: snow, blizzards, ice and rain.
October 16, 2026
Residents of Mangystau Region Village Demand New Housing as Floors Collapse
Eight families in Mangystau village, Munaily District, live in a house with collapsing floors. They demand new housing, but the building was deemed dilapidated, not unsafe.
October 15, 2026
Two-Year-Old Girl Survives Coma After Suspected Karakurt Spider Contact in Mangystau
A two-year-old girl in the Mangystau Region was saved after ten days in intensive care, a coma, and on a ventilator following suspected contact with a karakurt spider.
October 15, 2026
Toregali Toreali Celebrates 34th Birthday with Family
Kazakh singer Toregali Toreali, a father of seven, celebrated his 34th birthday: a lavish dastarkhan, a photo zone, a surprise from his father and congratulations from fans.
October 15, 2026
Kazakhstan employers may make December 31 a day off
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor reminds that employers may make December 31 a day off, a shortened day, or introduce flexible hours by agreement with employees.
October 15, 2026
Widower in Akmola Region Sentenced for Violence Against 11-Year-Old Son
A court in the Akmola Region sentenced a widower to 100 hours of community service for violence against his 11-year-old son. The child forgave his father, but the court did not approve reconciliation.
October 15, 2026
Kazakhstan Develops New UNT Format: Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy
Kazakhstan has unveiled a draft new UNT format: subject tests in 14 disciplines and a skills test covering critical thinking and digital literacy.
October 15, 2026
Scientists: 1–2 Cups of Coffee a Day Cut Recurrent Clot Risk by 51%
Norwegian scientists found that 1–2 cups of coffee a day cut the risk of recurrent blood clots by 51%, and by 67% for clots after surgery or trauma.
October 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's Labor Ministry explains which families count as wealthy and well-off
Kazakhstan's Labor Ministry explains the criteria for categories A and B: income from 7 subsistence minimums, housing from 120 sq. m, luxury cars and business.
October 15, 2026
Astana Hosts Zhuldyzai-26 Inclusive Games with 600 Children Competing
Astana hosts the Zhuldyzai-26 inclusive games: 600 children from all regions, nine sports, with esports and blind football featured for the first time.
October 15, 2026
Foreign woman with undocumented 1-year-old daughter found in Karaganda region
Police in Kazakhstan's Karaganda region found a foreign woman whose stay had expired; she and her partner have a one-year-old daughter with no birth certificate.
October 15, 2026
Astana police open probe after man molests woman on street
A resident of Astana has reported street harassment to police after a man followed her and committed indecent acts. An investigation is under way.
October 15, 2026
Almaty Residents Invited to Pick Autumn Apples at Orchard in Belbulak
Almaty residents are invited to pick autumn apples at an orchard in Belbulak: "Zolotoe Prevoshodnoe" and "Amerikanka" varieties at 300 tenge per kilogram, plus juice, pastila and fruit butter.
October 15, 2026
Alima Kairat: Tselinny Must Operate Independently of the Boranbayev Family
Alima Kairat, artistic director of the Tselinny Center, announced at the Be Woman forum plans to make the institution's work independent of the Boranbayev family and summed up the year's results.
October 15, 2026
70% of Endometriosis Guidelines Developed Without Patients
University of Queensland study: about 70% of clinical guidelines for endometriosis worldwide were developed without patients. Kazakhstan lacks up-to-date documents.
October 15, 2026
Uralsk Residents Complain of Rat Infestation Caused by Illegal Dumps
Uralsk residents report rat infestation from illegal dumps near the railway station. The akimat promises cleanup and extermination, with a similar problem in Michurinskoye village.
October 15, 2026
How to Get a Mural Approved on a Residential Building in Kazakhstan Without a Fine
Where artists should apply to get a mural approved in Astana and Almaty, whether a sketch is needed, if commercial murals are legal, and what the fee is for branding.
October 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's Education Ministry Responds to Teacher Complaints Over Balazhan Platform
Kazakhstan's Education Ministry has responded to complaints from teachers and parents about the Balazhan platform, saying no new data collection requirements are being introduced.
October 15, 2026
Astana Hospitals Test Readiness for Flu and ARVI Outbreaks
Astana held drills in polyclinics, ambulance stations, and infectious disease centers to test readiness for mass ARVI and flu outbreaks.
October 15, 2026
Kazakhstan to Make Funeral Benefit Means-Tested from 2027
From 2027, Kazakhstan's funeral benefit will be means-tested, requiring consent to check bank accounts and loans, and a request to the Digital Family Map.
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