September 28, 2026
Kazakh Singer BikaBreezy Wins Music Award in China
Kazakh singer BikaBreezy and rapper JayTrue win the Pop Songs Chart 2026 award in China: their track Bāshì is named Popular Song of the Year.
September 28, 2026
Semey court cancels parking fine for driver near apartment entrance
A Semey court has canceled a parking fine for a driver near an apartment entrance after police failed to confirm the violation or specify the location.
September 28, 2026
Petropavlovsk Blogger Escapes Fine for Livestream on Day of Mourning
Petropavlovsk blogger Irina Antonenko spoke about the deaths of 14 servicemen on TikTok during a day of mourning. Police issued a warning, no fine followed.
September 28, 2026
Second Center for High-Risk Pregnancies Opens in Almaty
A second center for high-risk pregnant women has opened at Almaty's City Perinatal Center, offering free MRI, ultrasound, colposcopy, and CTG under mandatory social health insurance.
September 28, 2026
Kazakhstan's KTZ Clarifies Rules for Carrying Strollers and Bicycles on Trains
KTZ clarifies oversized baggage rules on Kazakh trains: hand luggage limits, carriage of strollers, bicycles and kayaks, and baggage check-in conditions.
September 28, 2026
Almaty unveils 516 million tenge hiking trail to Big Almaty Lake
Almaty is building a 516 million tenge pedestrian trail to Big Almaty Lake. Tourists are criticizing the stairs and the development of the mountain route.
September 28, 2026
Kazakhstan Cuts Medicine Prices by 26.5%, Health Ministry Says
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry reports maximum prices cut for 3,801 medicines by an average of 26.5% in 2025, with a further 16% drop since the start of 2026.
September 28, 2026
Almaty woman fined for insulting Pavlodar on social media
Almaty resident Shynar Akayeva was fined 86,500 tenge for obscene language and insults toward Pavlodar on social media — a court ruling under petty hooliganism.
September 28, 2026
Kyzylorda Medical Graduate Tells Health Minister of Corruption in Hiring
A Kyzylorda woman with a medical education says she has been unable to find work for four years due to demands for money. Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova has ordered the regional health department to investigate.
September 28, 2026
The New York Times Names 'Breaking Bad' Best TV Series of the 21st Century
The New York Times surveyed 500 TV industry professionals and named the best series of the 21st century — 'Breaking Bad.' The top 100 includes 'Game of Thrones,' 'Chernobyl,' 'The Office' and others.
September 28, 2026
Kairat Nurtas draws 35,000 fans to anniversary concert in Astana
Kairat Nurtas held an anniversary concert at Astana Arena marking 20 years in music: 35,000 spectators, a moment of silence for military personnel in the Caspian and tour plans.
September 27, 2026
Dzhigan's Daughter Recounts Father Pacing Home with Assault Rifle
Ariela, eldest daughter of Dzhigan and Oksana Samoilova, tells Ksenia Sobchak how her father walked around the house with an assault rifle and fired toward security.
September 27, 2026
Lilacs Bloom Unexpectedly in Late September in North Kazakhstan Region
Lilacs unexpectedly bloomed in late September in the villages of Presnoredut and Svetloye in the North Kazakhstan Region. Specialists attribute the anomaly to weather stress.
September 27, 2026
60% of JOLTAP graduates in Astana find jobs — Kassymbek
Astana akim Zhenis Kassymbek said 60% of graduates of free JOLTAP courses found jobs, 22,000 trained in three years, and the project is expanding nationwide.
September 27, 2026
Ophthalmologists in Almaty Discuss AI for Diagnosing Eye Diseases
In Almaty, ophthalmologists discussed the use of AI for diagnosing eye diseases. The Ministry of Health updated the care standard, key directions and statistics were named.
September 27, 2026
Ministry of Labor: 42% of jobs in Kazakhstan are in skilled trades and services
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor says 42.3% of vacancies are in skilled trades and services. The economy will need about 2.9 million workers by 2035, with unemployment at 4.5%.
September 27, 2026
Two women jailed for five days each in Almaty over obscene language on TikTok livestream
Two women, aged 19 and 21, were arrested for five days each in Almaty for using obscene language during a TikTok livestream at a car market, police said.
September 27, 2026
Tokayev Congratulates Kazakhstanis on Labor Day
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated citizens on Labor Day, emphasizing professionalism, creation, and respect for the working person.
September 26, 2026
Samoilova says Dzhigan threatened her with a gun and fired shots in their home
Oksana Samoilova says Dzhigan threatened her with a gun and fired shots in their home in 2022. The children were evacuated, and her eldest daughter stopped speaking to her father. The blogger plans to seek sole custody.
September 26, 2026
Residents of Ust-Kamenogorsk complain of rat invasion in yards and on playgrounds
Residents of Ust-Kamenogorsk complain about rats in yards and on playgrounds. The sanitary service received 20 complaints, with 14 million tenge allocated for deratization.
September 26, 2026
Four modernized railway stations open in Ulytau Region in a single day
Four railway stations have reopened after modernization in Kazakhstan's Ulytau Region, in Jezkazgan, Karazhal, the Zhanaarka District and at Kyzylzhar station.
September 26, 2026
Game of Thrones star Daniel Portman tries beshbarmak and kumis in Almaty
Scottish actor Daniel Portman, star of Game of Thrones, visited Almaty for AGGE Festival 2026: tried beshbarmak, kumis and kurt, and shared his dream of playing Macbeth.
September 26, 2026
Squid Game's Park Sung-hoon Shares First Impressions of Almaty
South Korean actor Park Sung-hoon from "Squid Game" and "Queen of Tears" visited Almaty for Almaty Geek Games Expo 2026 and shared his impressions of the city, food, and plans.
September 26, 2026
Four bloggers arrested in Shymkent over 'laughing gas' and profanity on TikTok livestream
A Shymkent court has arrested four bloggers for a TikTok livestream involving 'laughing gas' and profanity, handing down administrative arrest terms of 5 to 17 days.
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