July 28, 2026
Courier in Almaty rewarded by police for saving pensioner from scammers
In Almaty, police rewarded courier Nartay Yesimkhanov for preventing the transfer of $3,000 to scammers and saving a pensioner from losing her savings.
July 28, 2026
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry Clarifies Housing Renovation Program
Bakytzhan Zhunisbekov explained the housing renovation program: demolition only with all residents' consent, room-for-room exchange or area exchange with approval.
July 28, 2026
Kostanay Man Wins Millions After Losing Fingers in Workplace Accident
Kostanay court awards 3 million tenge to worker who lost fingers in accident, citing employment relationship despite no contract. The decision is not final.
July 28, 2026
Speeding and Dangerous Maneuvering Top Causes of Severe Road Accidents in Kazakhstan
In H1 2026, Kazakhstan recorded 15,188 road accidents. Speeding and dangerous maneuvers caused over 8,000 injuries and 676 deaths. Fatalities fell 15.5%.
July 28, 2026
Driver Who Hit Child Released Under Amnesty in Atyrau
Court in Atyrau sentenced driver who struck 4-year-old boy to one year in prison, released under amnesty; child suffered injuries, lost sight, needs surgery.
July 28, 2026
Nine Kazakh streamers punished for pranks, swearing and fights on live streams
Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry held nine bloggers accountable for illegal content: pranks, insults, staged kidnapping. Learn about the penalties imposed.
July 28, 2026
Teacher in Semey Wins Defamation Case Over Alcohol Accusations
A court in Semey ruled that statements accusing a primary school teacher of alcohol abuse were false, ordering a retraction, apology, and partial compensation for moral damages.
July 28, 2026
Almaty Residents Warned of New Traffic Pattern on Nauryzbai Batyr Street
Almaty akimat introduces new traffic scheme on Nauryzbai Batyr Street from August 1, creating a dedicated bike lane and rerouting buses to Zheltoksan Street.
July 28, 2026
Astana Residents Asked to Close Windows at Night Due to Mosquito Treatment
Astana warns residents to close windows at night due to mosquito treatment; 10,000 hectares treated. Precautions and schedule for disinsection measures.
July 28, 2026
‘Goes on Benders’: Teacher from Semey Wins Compensation for Slander
A primary school teacher from Semey wins slander case over false alcoholism accusations. Court orders retraction, apology, and compensation. Ruling not final.
July 28, 2026
New bike lane to replace bus lane in central Almaty
Starting August 1, Almaty will replace a bus lane with a bike lane on Nauryzbay Batyr, redirecting bus routes to Zheltoksan where BRT has operated since Dec 2025.
July 28, 2026
Kazakhstan to Revise Rules for Medical Care Quality Control
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry proposes new rules to tighten medical quality control and increase accountability for errors. Public discussion till Aug 11, 2026.
July 28, 2026
Petropavlovsk Man Sentenced to Prison for Repeated Alimony Evasion
A Petropavlovsk man was sentenced to one year in prison for repeated non-payment of alimony, with debt reaching 1.5 million tenge. Details on infohub.kz.
July 28, 2026
Village in North Kazakhstan Decries Impassable Roads as Life Grinds to Halt
Borovskoye village in North Kazakhstan struggles with impassable roads: ambulances can't reach, taxi drivers refuse, goods stop. The akimat has plans, no funds.
July 28, 2026
Alla Pugacheva Says She's Ready to Return to Stage, Willing to Perform in Kyiv
Alla Pugacheva says she is ready to return to the stage and perform in Kyiv. The singer discusses her injuries from a fall and the support of her family. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 27, 2026
UK Funeral Home Scandal: Families Given Wrong Ashes, Bodies Stored for Years
Scandal at Hull funeral home: 31 bodies not cremated, over 100 urns found; families given wrong ashes. Owner Robert Bush admits fraud.
July 27, 2026
Woman with Stroller Hit by Falling Ice in Pavlodar
A woman with a stroller was hit by falling ice in Pavlodar on July 8. Police opened a case and are seeking the culprit. The incident was recorded. She suffered a head injury.
July 27, 2026
Hospital in West Kazakhstan Ordered to Pay Compensation Over Man's Cancer Death
West Kazakhstan court orders hospital to pay 700,000 tenge to family of man who died from cancer after nine-month delay in diagnosis. Decision may be appealed.
July 27, 2026
Almaty resident accuses Shymkent man of raping disabled daughter
A mother in Almaty accuses a Shymkent man of raping her disabled daughter; police closed the case citing lack of evidence despite victim's testimony and medical confirmation.
July 27, 2026
Kazakh Mother Sentenced for Brawl at Kyrgyz Border
A mother of five was found guilty of a brawl at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border and sentenced to 100 hours of community service and 300,000 tenge compensation.
July 27, 2026
Student from Pavlodar avoids penalty for not fulfilling grant obligation
A student from Pavlodar who failed to work the mandatory three years after receiving a state grant was ordered to repay the tuition costs but was exempted from a penalty by the court.
July 27, 2026
Dog Attack on Child in Astana Park: Owners Face Heavy Fines
In Astana, several domestic dogs attacked a child in a park, leaving him in shock. Owners face fines up to 1.7 million tenge for violating walking rules.
July 27, 2026
Rare Bird Covered in Oil Discovered in Mangistau
A rare long-legged buzzard covered in oil was found at the Zhetibay oil field in Mangistau. Rescuers from Umit Mangistau are working to stabilize the critically ill bird.
July 27, 2026
'Lucky': She Runs, They Chase – But the Show Stumbles
Review: 'Lucky' starring Anya Taylor-Joy has a stellar cast but slow start and predictable plot. Side characters like Lucky's father and crime boss Priscilla are more intriguing than the heroine.
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