August 18, 2026
Russian Road Tripper Shares What Surprised Him on Kazakhstan's Highways
Tyumen journalist Anatoly Kuznetsov shares his impressions of Kazakhstan's roads: calm driving, speed limit compliance, and hefty fines.
August 18, 2026
Narxoz University Apologizes for ENT Memes That Sparked Outrage
Narxoz University apologizes for memes about ENT that sparked outrage. The university deleted the posts and promised to avoid such incidents in the future.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan: No Direct Answer on Scrapping Summative Assessments for Senior Students
Kazakhstan's First Vice Minister of Education Shynar Akparova explained changes in school assessment: no end-of-quarter tests for grades 2-4, but no direct answer on senior students.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan Warns Citizens of Liability for Fireworks Use
In Kazakhstan, 251 people were held liable for fireworks violations in 7 months. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminds citizens of safety rules and quiet hours.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstanis increasingly use buses and taxis
Kazakhstanis increasingly use buses and taxis: passenger traffic grew in seven months, and carrier revenues reached 303.1 billion tenge.
August 18, 2026
Kazakh Minister Explains Why Top-Scoring Students Miss Out on Grants
Kazakh Minister Sayasat Nurbek explains why high-scoring UNT graduates miss out on grants: due to choosing specialties not aligned with economic needs.
August 18, 2026
Japanese Hotels Embrace Sleep Tourism with Personalized Programs
Japanese hotels are introducing sleep tourism programs: herbal tea selection, brain activity analysis, and custom mattresses. Discover how they help tourists recharge.
August 18, 2026
Kazakh College Students to Study Abroad
Kazakh Minister of Education Zholdas Suleimenova announced international accreditation results, certificates for teachers and students, and college admission plans for 2024.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan's Most Popular Cars for Registration in July Named
In July, 169,100 vehicles were registered in Kazakhstan, with cars having 1.5-2L engines leading. Details in the article.
August 18, 2026
Armen Davletyarov Urges Appreciation of Simple Things and the Present
Armen Davletyarov, a prominent media manager, urges people to value simple things and the present moment, reminding that happiness is made of small joys. His followers supported his words.
August 18, 2026
Low-Quality Cartoon Becomes Unexpected Hit in China
Low-quality cartoon 'Niu Lai' becomes viral hit in China, grossing over 2.5 million yuan and rivaling Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan: Relatives Can Now Apply for Disability for Comatose Patients
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor approves new rules allowing relatives to apply for disability for comatose patients, with remote and home examinations. Effective August 25, 2026.
August 18, 2026
How Fear of Missing Out Drives Up Apartment Prices in Kazakhstan
Journalist Igor Nevolin explains how the fear of missing out drives up apartment prices in Kazakhstan and why demonstrative optimism is crucial for the market.
August 18, 2026
Over a Million Calls and 12 Foreign Call Centers: Prosecutor General on Fighting Fraud
Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General Berik Asylov reports a 9% drop in internet fraud, over a million calls intercepted, and 12 foreign call centers blocked.
August 18, 2026
Patient wins 1.6 million tenge from Akmola clinic for medical negligence
In the Akmola region, a court ordered a clinic to pay a machine operator 1.6 million tenge for medical errors that led to emergency surgery and long-term disability.
August 18, 2026
Aktau Resident Outraged Over Unfinished Apartment
Aktau resident Alevtina Medvedeva, an orphan, received an unfinished apartment after 13 years of waiting. The city administration promises repairs within 30 days.
August 18, 2026
Petropavlovsk's Zarechny district may be completely closed due to floods
Petropavlovsk plans to close the Zarechny district, which floods every spring. Residents are being relocated, new homes built. Details on infohub.kz.
August 18, 2026
Special Video Games Reduce Depression Symptoms in Teens
Dartmouth College study finds educational video game PlaySmart reduces depression symptoms in high schoolers, with results published in JAMA Network Open.
August 18, 2026
Following Beauty Bloggers Boosts Teens' Use of Risky Cosmetics
A study shows that following beauty bloggers increases teens' use of cosmetics with harmful chemicals. Researchers found a 30-40% rise in usage.
August 18, 2026
Almaty Plans to Buy Old Cars via Special Company: Details
Almaty's ecology department reveals details of a program to buy old cars via a special company, aiming to update the vehicle fleet and reduce air pollution.
August 18, 2026
AI Food Images Convince of Healthiness but Don't Stimulate Appetite
A study found that AI-generated food images are convincing about healthiness but less realistic and appetizing than real photos.
August 17, 2026
Doctors in Kostanay save teen after 27,000-volt shock
In Kostanay, doctors saved a 15-year-old who suffered a 27,000-volt electric shock while taking a photo on a train car. He suffered burns over 60% of his body and spent 1.5 months in ICU.
August 17, 2026
Astana Man Arrested for Threatening Female Taxi Driver
A court in Astana sentenced a taxi passenger to 10 days in jail for threatening a female driver and using obscene language. He pleaded guilty.
August 17, 2026
Teen Survives 27,000-Volt Shock While Taking Selfie in Kostanay
In Kostanay, doctors saved a 15-year-old boy who survived a 27,000-volt shock while taking a selfie on a train car. He suffered burns over 60% of his body but survived against the odds.
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