A new children's trauma center with intensive care and an operating suite will open in Astana in October. Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova inspected the facilities.
An international exhibition, Himoya, on female memory, endangered languages and traditions opens at the Tselinny Center in Almaty on October 15.
Five children aged 8–10 smashed a window of a Tashkent–Almaty train car on the Badam–Igilik section. Their parents were fined for improper upbringing.
A scientist has revealed the surprising ways the body reacts to a familiar cup of coffee, from caffeine's effects on the gut and pain perception to sleep and adaptation.
Two bloggers in Almaty — Ibraim Stambekov and Abai Abdykhanov — were arrested for 5 days for obscene language on TikTok. Police reminded of liability for profanity online.
Singapore has launched FirstDate, a state-run dating service for civil servants aged 21–35: an algorithm matches one partner, and a joint task can earn a voucher.
Police in Kokshetau have uncovered a fraud scheme in which two residents created fake female profiles to befriend men and swindle money via Telegram.
Kazakhstan's subsistence minimum in Q2 2026 was 67,618 tenge. Find out which regions are most expensive and how the minimum varies by age and gender.
About 250 new HIV cases were detected in Astana over eight months. About 3,800 people live with the virus in the city, 87% know their status, reports infohub.kz.
John Galliano releases his first collection for Zara, titled Re{form}: reimagined mass-market pieces, prices from $29.90, and plans for four collections.
Police in Karaganda have punished the organizer of a fireworks display at a restaurant opening: a 46-year-old resident set off fireworks at night, and the case has been sent to court.
From January 1, 2027, Kazakhstan will change how 14 types of benefits are awarded based on family well-being. Kazakhstanis are debating the reform on social media.
A East Kazakhstan Region resident demands the Health Ministry fund treatment after a nose operation caused empty nose syndrome. A state inspection confirmed violations.
Kazhydromet forecasters warn of rain, wet snow and gale-force winds across Kazakhstan from October 1 to 3. Weather outlook for Astana, Almaty and Shymkent.
A swimming coach was detained in Petropavlovsk with 56 tablets of potent drugs seized. The Interior Ministry has wrapped up its Darmeck operation, held September 21-25.
A study found that watching TV for 4+ hours daily reduces cognitive function in older adults, while moderate computer use is linked to preserved cognition.
In Atyrau, a worker lost an arm and a leg in a workplace injury and has spent over a year and a half seeking compensation from the plant. A court found the employer 100% at fault.
Experiments with 300 participants in the US showed that as uncertainty grows, people make their first move faster and simplify their planning strategies.
A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found about half regularly experience intrusive thoughts about food. Scientists identified the main drivers of "food noise."
Forecasters warned of elevated air pollution on September 30, 2026, in Almaty, Aktobe, Atyrau, Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau and Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Environmentalists in Kazakhstan's Aktobe region are testing water from the Aktobe reservoir after a video showed dead fish and birds. Samples were taken at three points, with results due by October 6.
Almaty is discussing extending its low-emission zone (LEZ) citywide. The pilot runs until year-end, after which rules for drivers may become stricter.
A court in Pavlodar Region fined the mother of a 16-year-old who rode a motorcycle without a license. With admission of guilt, the fine was reduced by 30% to 60,550 tenge.
Trees on Kurmangazy Street in Almaty were again buried in concrete. The Almaly district akimat responded to complaints and fined the contractor.