October 7, 2026
Shymkent resident jailed for 7 days over TikTok comment
A Shymkent resident was arrested for 7 days over a TikTok comment that affected the honor and dignity of citizens: the court found him guilty of petty hooliganism.
October 6, 2026
Parents in Aktau Outraged Over Worn-Out Furniture in School Classroom
Parents of fifth-graders at School No. 20 in Aktau complained about old desks and damaged walls in the classroom. The education department promised to inspect the furniture and carry out repairs.
October 6, 2026
Yerlan Karin Holds Meetings with Global Religious Organizations
Yerlan Karin held bilateral meetings with representatives of global religious organizations during the XXIV Secretariat meeting of the Congress of Leaders of World Religions.
October 6, 2026
Residents of Dilapidated Building in Satpayev Wait Two Years for Relocation
In Satpayev, 60 families have lived for two years in an unsafe building with cracks and through gaps. Residents ask the akimat for relocation; a commission is promised.
October 6, 2026
Ecology Inspectors Find Violations at Atyrau Refinery After Residents' Complaints
An unscheduled inspection of the Atyrau refinery after residents' complaints revealed violations: emergency gas flaring, emission exceedances. Materials sent to court and law enforcement.
October 6, 2026
Ecologists Sue Atyrau Refinery Over Emissions
Atyrau Region's Ecology Department has sued the Atyrau Oil Refinery over emergency releases, excess emissions and monitoring violations.
October 6, 2026
Almaty man accused of blackmailing ex-girlfriend with her private photos
A young woman in Almaty says her ex-boyfriend threatened to post her private photos online. Both were taken to the Almaly district police department.
October 6, 2026
Almaty resident jailed for 10 days over $600 wedding convoy prize offer
An Almaty resident was jailed for 10 days after offering $600 to the driver of a wedding convoy who came first. Police tracked him down in Shymkent, infohub.kz reports.
October 6, 2026
Historian Sabitov: Islam saved the Turks of the Golden Horde from slavery
Historian Zhaksylyk Sabitov says the adoption of Islam in the Golden Horde saved the Turks from slavery and calls modern Tengrism an artificial invention.
October 6, 2026
Parents in Oral Alarmed by Report of Schoolboy with Knife and Rope
Parents in Oral gathered at a school after children reported a ninth-grader had a knife and rope. The principal said no weapon was found and classes continue.
October 6, 2026
Meat bouquet, family cheers and a ring after 50 years: how Kazakhstanis declare love
A meat bouquet instead of roses, family support at volleyball and a proposal after 50 years—how Kazakhstanis express love.
October 6, 2026
Digital District Officer Launches in Astana with Map, Resident Data, and AI Assistant
Astana introduces a Digital District Police Officer system with maps, resident data, and an AI assistant to streamline police work and cut routine tasks.
October 6, 2026
Teacher near Almaty returns first-grader's gifts, saying they're 'not for my level'
A first-grade teacher in the Almaty Region returned a first-grader's gifts, saying they were 'not for her level.' The Ministry of Education reminded that gifts are voluntary.
October 6, 2026
Political analyst Abishev: Kazakhstan should not scrap 12-year schooling
Political analyst Gaziz Abishev says Kazakhstan should not scrap 12-year schooling: the extra year helps students make more informed choices about their future.
October 6, 2026
Almaty to Start Heating Season October 9, Earlier Than Usual
Almaty's heating season starts October 9, earlier than usual due to cold weather. Heat will begin reaching homes on October 10, the akimat said.
October 6, 2026
Almaty to Start Heating Season on October 9, Akim Satybaldy Decides
Almaty will begin connecting residential buildings to central heating on October 9, with the heating season starting earlier than usual due to a sharp drop in air temperature.
October 6, 2026
Kyzylorda Region Prosecutors Uncover 73 Million Tenge in Illegal Medical Insurance Payments
Prosecutors in Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda Region found hospitals overpaid private clinics by 73 million tenge from the OSMS fund. The violations were fixed and the money recovered.
October 6, 2026
BikaBreezy Fully Cleared in Case Over Neighbor Conflict
Kazakh singer BikaBreezy has announced the end of her court case with a neighbor: the proceedings were terminated, and the artist was fully cleared.
October 6, 2026
Online booking for medical-social expertise may expand across Kazakhstan
Some 5,600 people have used online booking for medical and social expertise in Kazakhstan. The pilot ran in Akmola Region and Almaty and may now expand nationwide.
October 6, 2026
US blogger claims he has drunk radioactive radium water for 250 days
US blogger Matt Reske says he has drunk radioactive water from a radium-lined Revigator pitcher for 250 days, claiming it is safe and removes toxins.
October 6, 2026
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry Urges Flu and Cold Prevention as Season Begins
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry reminds citizens to prevent flu and colds: get vaccinated in September-October, practice hygiene, ventilate rooms, sleep 7-8 hours and avoid self-treating with supplements.
October 6, 2026
Kairat Nurtas' Daughter Claps Back at Haters After Father's Anniversary Concert
Kairat Nurtas' daughter Alau responded to haters after performing at her father's anniversary concert in Almaty. She posted a photo in her stage look and thanked fans for their support.
October 6, 2026
Breast Cancer: Symptoms to Watch For and Free Screening in Kazakhstan
Which breast and underarm changes require a doctor's visit: a reminder from KazNIIOiR, free screening for women aged 40–76, and an open house day on October 31, 2026.
October 6, 2026
Almaty's Medeu district to switch green spaces to river-water irrigation
Green spaces in Almaty's Medeu district will be irrigated with river water instead of drinking water. The system is already running on 14 streets and along the Eastern Bypass.
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