January 8, 2026
Kazakh Citizen Faces Scrutiny After Mobile Payments at Store
A Kazakh citizen's frequent mobile payments at a store have drawn attention, sparking discussions on social media.
January 8, 2026
Astana's Frosts Retreat as Almaty Warms Up: Weather Forecast Update
Astana experiences a temperature rise while Almaty enjoys warmer days, according to meteorologists.
January 8, 2026
Why Kazakh Officials Are Moving Their Assets to Dubai: An Insightful Analysis
Kazakh officials' asset transfers to Dubai highlight concerns over domestic institutional trust and legal stability.
January 8, 2026
Kazakhstan Introduces New Migration Rules: Language Requirement Explained
Kazakhstan's new migration rules include a language test for residency applicants, impacting future migrants.
January 8, 2026
Kazakhstan Sees Dollar Value Drop Amid Market Shifts
Kazakhstan's financial market experiences shifts as the dollar's value declines.
January 8, 2026
Kazakhtelecom Price Hike Sparks Customer Outrage Over VAT Increase
Kazakhtelecom customers express frustration as service prices rise due to VAT increase.
January 8, 2026
Man Arrested for Thefts in Almaty Mosques During Prayers
Almaty police apprehend suspect linked to multiple thefts in local mosques.
January 8, 2026
Kazakhstan Schools Begin Longest Term: When is the Next Break?
Kazakhstan's schools embark on a 10-week term, marking the longest academic stretch of the year.
January 8, 2026
Kazakh Cinema Mourns the Loss of Beloved Actor Murat Bisenbin
The passing of Murat Bisenbin marks a significant loss for Kazakh cinema, leaving a lasting impact.
January 8, 2026
Heroic Night Effort by Firefighters Extinguishes Major Almaty Blaze
A major fire in Almaty was fully extinguished thanks to the tireless efforts of firefighters.
January 8, 2026
Life jackets credited after quad bike overturns on Ural River during anti-poaching raid
Fisheries inspectors escaped injury on Jan 7 when their quad bike flipped on the Ural (Zhaiyk) River ice; recovery is underway and an internal safety review has begun.
January 7, 2026
Kazakhstan opens tender to manage seized Meliana tanker and Mangystau refinery
The Energy Ministry seeks a temporary manager to keep operations and jobs stable at confiscated oil assets in Mangystau until a state auction determines their new owner.
January 7, 2026
KAZ Minerals races through 1,000 km² aero-survey, taps AI to cut exploration risk
A rapid 1,000 km² helicopter survey to 600 m depth now moves to AI analysis, aiming to pinpoint targets sooner and de-risk investment in Kazakhstan’s mining sector.
January 7, 2026
‘In three minutes, I lost him’: Bagdat Ashimova’s first words after Ashimov’s death
On Jan 7, Bagdat Ashimova shared a heartfelt note about losing People’s Artist Asanali Ashimov, recalling 23 years together and the “three minutes” that changed everything.
January 7, 2026
Kazakh scholar Meruert Bizhanova joins Oxford as Teaching Fellow, PhD starts 2025
A 2019 NIS Aktau graduate, Bizhanova will lecture at Oxford and pursue a doctorate from 2025—an encouraging milestone for Kazakhstan’s growing presence in global academia.
January 7, 2026
Atyrau family case: CCTV spots second daughter at gas station as parents found dead
New CCTV footage narrows the search in Atyrau after two parents were found dead; relatives flagged unusual messages as authorities sweep a 20-km radius with divers and a drone.
January 7, 2026
Families in Nura refuse new flats over mold and drafts, despite 20m tenge cost
Residents on the waiting list in Nura, Karaganda region, are rejecting state-purchased apartments over damp, mold and drafts, despite each unit costing about 20 million tenge.
January 7, 2026
Singer Alisher Karimov urges Kazakhs to stop spitting in public in call for civic respect
In a Jan. 6 Instagram post, the 40-year-old urged citizens to drop the habit, calling it a matter of public hygiene and shared respect.
January 7, 2026
Akhan Sataev dispute: ex-wife says promised home for children unresolved after 5 years
A five-year property dispute between director Akhan Sataev and ex-wife Nazira Bakaeva has resurfaced online, raising questions about children’s rights and post-divorce settlements.
January 7, 2026
Five years on the run: 45-year-old foreigner on wanted list held in Akmola Region
Kazakh police arrested a 45-year-old wanted since 2021 for alleged fraud, detaining him in Zholymbet after years of low-profile work in Shymkent and Astana.
January 7, 2026
Talgar water pipeline needs extra 1.7bn tenge; first households to connect by July
Lawmakers will weigh added funding after an audit, as the 2022 project nears 70% completion and aims to deliver reliable drinking water to nearby villages by July.
January 7, 2026
Kazakhstan Enters Top-50 World Economies as GDP Nears $300B, IMF Data Show
IMF estimates place Kazakhstan among the 50 largest economies, with GDP near $300B and 5.6% average growth since 2000—an encouraging signal for investors eyeing Central Asia.
January 7, 2026
Kazakhstan joins world's 50 largest economies, only Central Asian nation on list
IMF-based ranking places Kazakhstan among the world's 50 largest economies, highlighting 5.6% average real GDP growth over 2000–2025 and strengthening its investment appeal.
January 7, 2026
Kostanay police sweep checks snow cleanup; 20–100 MCI fines for uncleared sites
Officers fanned out on Jan 6 to enforce snow and ice clearing, warning that violations carry 20–100 MCI fines under Article 505 as the city moves to keep walkways safe.
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