Eduard Malbekov, legendary Kazakh ballet master and teacher, died on August 19, 2026, at 85. He was a leading soloist at the Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre and headed the Seleznev Choreographic School.
British Crown faces fines up to £30k per property for failing energy efficiency standards; modernization could cost £10 million.
From August 25, alimony in Kazakhstan will be paid only to special accounts. Learn how this protects payments and what recipients need to know.
Study finds fluoride in drinking water during pregnancy linked to lower IQ and spatial memory in children, urging review of safety standards.
American corgi GG wins the fifth international Corgi Race Vilnius, featuring 150 dogs from nine countries. Details on infohub.kz.
Almaty police launch internal probe after citizen's complaint about officers' conduct during a bag search. Incident details and official response.
Kazakh engineers develop an emergency capsule for miners, accommodating over 20 people with 36-hour life support, to enhance safety in hazardous industries.
Over 27,000 took the August UNT. 53% passed the threshold. Average score 55, max 136. 66 violations detected. College grads can enroll via interview.
How much does it cost to prepare a child for school in Kazakhstan? Basic set from 35,000 tenge, full outfit up to 150,000. Parents and sellers share opinions, aid for low-income families.
Results of the August UNT-2026: 66 violations, 30 applicants not admitted, 36 removed. Average score 55, maximum 136. Details on infohub.kz.
Charles Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has written a memoir 'Swan Song' about his sister, her marriage, and royal family life. The book releases September 22.
In Kazakhstan, prices for over 500 medicines dropped by 5-20%, including drugs for infections, heart, and GI issues. Price checks via NAQTY ONIM and Data Matrix.
A woman from the Akmola region lost over 10 million tenge to a fake investment platform. Police urge caution and advise not to trust unknown platforms.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with automatic age restrictions, parental controls, and age verification. What parents need to know.
Dimash Qudaibergen spoke out against domestic violence, saying men who hit women don't deserve to be called men. Details on infohub.kz.
August UNT in Kazakhstan: over 27,000 applicants, average score 55, 53% passed threshold, violations found. Details on infohub.kz.
Kazakhstanis protest Instasamka's concerts, citing vulgarity and promoting local artists, while others eagerly await her tour. Prices start at 15,000 tenge.
Alena Apina shared travel impressions, calling Kazakhs the warmest people. The singer also praised Japan, Jamaica, Georgia, and Russia's Kostroma and Peredelkino.
Court in Zhambyl region cancels 15,000 tenge fine for lack of registration imposed on a man during his military service in the National Guard.
Eight fathers in Aktobe have taken parental leave since the start of the year. Learn about benefit amounts and conditions in this infohub.kz report.
Kazakh singer Dequine shares excitement about performing with Gorillaz at Park Live Almaty, becoming the only Kazakh artist on the same stage with the band.
Kazakhstan launches pilot project: biometric terminals in public service centers will allow obtaining passports and IDs without queues. Conditions and deadlines.
Almaty police have been placed on enhanced service mode as part of the 'Law and Order' preventive operation, with increased patrols in public places.
Police in Stepnogorsk are checking reports that teenagers forced younger children to kiss under threat of violence and filmed it. Circumstances are being established.