Kazakhstan's tax agency denies rumors of access to citizens' bank accounts. Data only obtainable during official audits. Bank secrecy laws remain, and large deposits do not raise red flags.
A 69-year-old Almaty pensioner lost two apartments after scammers posing as KNB agents tricked her into selling the properties. She faces eviction with no restitution.
Residents of a high-rise in Aktau demand access to a foul-smelling apartment believed to contain dead cats, but entry requires a court order after complaints.
Discover the five biggest risks of buying a used car in Kazakhstan: fake VIN codes, liens, seizures, wanted status, and hidden defects from accidents or flooding. Expert advice on verification.
Kazakhstanis outraged by school notebook covers with abbreviations resembling profanity. Some demand removal, others see creativity. Abbreviations: ШШС, СГL.
Organizers of Kanye West's concert in Almaty moved the ticket sale start to July 22 due to overwhelming demand. Learn how to buy and officially resell tickets.
Kazakh singer Akerke Amalyat won Slavianski Bazaar-2026 in Vitebsk, beating 19 competitors. She earned $15,000 after nearly six months of preparation.
Police in Almaty are searching for a man after domestic conflict; a woman from Aksay district reported injuries and her husband's flight. Investigation underway.
Residents of a new Astana district say a promised park was replaced by high-rise buildings. High density, broken roads. Developer Sensata Group claims legality.
MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber, married Thea Boysen in a private ceremony. He shared photos on Instagram. Full story on infohub.kz. The couple met in 2022.
Police in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region rescued 37 young Uzbek footballers after a bus breakdown. Children were evacuated, fed, and sent on a replacement bus.
Sanitary inspectors found staphylococcus and E. coli in a Kandyagash restaurant, causing over 100 illnesses. The case has been handed to police.
Police in Almaty are investigating a report of possible unlawful actions against a young woman. Both parties give conflicting accounts of what happened.
An Aktobe resident lost 600,000 tenge in a job scam to Lithuania. After a week with no work, he sued and recovered all expenses plus compensation.
In Abai region, 26 social projects worth 50B tenge were implemented using returned assets, including a social center, MRI, and Palace of Schoolchildren.
Nearly 127,000 applicants vie for 75,000+ grants in Kazakhstan. Top competition: translators, diplomats, lawyers, psychologists, teachers. Results by Aug 10.
Actor Taz Skylar (Sanji in One Piece) and K-pop group Kandis will appear at Comic Con Astana 2026 in Astana from August 6-9, featuring autograph sessions and a 20 million tenge cosplay contest.
Two poachers caught 261 kg of fish on Lake Balkhash. One sentenced to 3 years restricted freedom, the other to outpatient treatment. Damage: 1.2 million tenge.
In Kyzylorda region, a man was sentenced to 40 hours of community service for using foul language towards his brother. He pleaded guilty and expressed regret. Details of the court case.
Police in Pavlodar region detained two suspects for livestock theft worth over 1 million tenge. A criminal case has been opened; involvement in other crimes is under investigation.
Kazakh doctors saved a deeply premature baby airlifted from Thailand. After over two months in intensive care and surgery, the infant was discharged home.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health proposes notifications for workers and employers about mandatory screenings to improve preventive care and accountability.
Russian actress Lisa Arzamasova, star of 'Papiny Dochki,' shared an adorable video of her baby daughter Leah, who fans say looks like her father Ilya Averbukh.
About 127k grant applications in Kazakhstan; top fields: engineering, pedagogy, ICT; high competition for translators, diplomats, lawyers, psychologists, teachers.