A Karaganda man convicted of fraud for 44 million tenge was detained in Almaty using facial recognition cameras after three years of evading law enforcement.
Residents of Kazakhstan's Mangystau region outraged as bread prices jump from 320 to 420 tenge. Social media videos show customers demanding government action.
Kazakh consumers received 1.5 billion tenge in refunds for defective goods and services in H1 2026. Details of large returns including a Lexus and apartments.
Igor Krutoy thanked his mother, family, friends, and fans on his 72nd birthday. Show business stars and fans sent warm wishes.
Almaty residents experience bus service disruptions due to a technical glitch at gas stations, causing long queues. Operators are working to resolve the issue.
In July, rental prices in Kazakhstan rose 3.1% month-on-month. Astana led with +6.9%, then Kostanay and Konayev at +6.5%. Almaty remains priciest at 5,814 tenge per sqm.
AI helped Stanford scientists discover natural peptide BRP that reduces appetite and weight without side effects, similar to Ozempic. Clinical trials planned.
Residents of a large Aktau complex are without water in 40°C heat due to power cuts from developer errors. The akimat promises a backup cable but no timeline.
Emily Wilson, translator of the Odyssey, harshly criticizes Christopher Nolan's new film script as 'vile' and lacking depth, despite $660M box office.
A court in Karaganda found the wife of Olympic boxing champion Daniyar Yeleussinov guilty of assaulting two women, imposing a fine and compensation payments.
Michigan reports 9,680 cyclosporiasis cases, up 427 in a day, with 160 hospitalized and no deaths. Outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell.
Residents of Aktau's Rakhat-2 complex face power outages from missing backup cable, causing water and elevator failures. Authorities promise fix within a week.
Nearly 26,000 Kazakhs with disabilities hold problem loans worth 48 billion tenge. ARDFR launches pilot project initiative for tailored debt restructuring.
On July 30, Kiryu FM premieres Dimash's new song 'Akerke'. Special Music Forever features hits Love's Not Over Yet and Daididau, plus a fan dance challenge.
A 9-year-old boy is missing in Zhanaozen after stepping off a bus. His father is asking residents and police for help. Description and phone number provided.
Almaty ranks 38th (score 62) in the Intelligent Cities Index 2026 by BCG, beats Istanbul, Delhi, Milan. London tops the list, followed by Dubai and New York.
Scammers in Kazakhstan lure victims with small withdrawals before big investments. National Bank warns of fake tokenized gold and AI. Report to police or call 1477.
Kazakh singer Rinat Shamshyrak fined after Instagram video shows newborn son without child restraint in car. Police also cited phone use and unbuckled seatbelts.
A state of emergency has been declared in Uralsk after a landfill fire July 27. It affected 13 of 35 hectares; 10 hectares smoldering. 40-50 vehicles deployed.
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Oksana Samoilova shared a rare photo of her 15-year-old daughter Ariela on Instagram, calling her the most secretive child. The heartfelt post went viral.
A 52-year-old woman in Semey was killed by her husband with a baseball bat after she filed for divorce. He struck her 28 times and had a history of abuse.
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry admits power outages in Almaty are unscheduled and quickly fixed. Plans include repairing 2,200 km of lines and 212 substations.
Bakytzhan Zhunisbekov explained the housing renovation program: demolition only with all residents' consent, room-for-room exchange or area exchange with approval.