August 7, 2026
Almaty Bus Passenger Suspected of Harassing Child
Almaty police investigate bus incident where man is suspected of harassing a child. Suspect detained, investigation underway.
August 7, 2026
Cancer Center Near Almaty Uses Shipping Containers for Patient Care
Patients at an oncology center near Almaty are treated in shipping containers due to overcrowding. The clinic says it's temporary until a new building is ready.
August 7, 2026
Kazakh Man Arrested for 15 Days for Swearing on TikTok
A 34-year-old man in Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan, was arrested for 15 days for swearing during a TikTok live stream, reminding that social media is not beyond the law.
August 7, 2026
Kazakhstan to Overhaul School Grading System: New Rules for 2026
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Education proposes new grading rules: grades 2-4 will drop SOR/SOCh in favor of formative and control tests. Public discussion until Aug 21, 2026.
August 7, 2026
Ecologists Warn of Ecological Disaster as Red Book Water Chestnut Overruns Irtysh River
Ecologists warn of Irtysh River overgrowth by Red Book water chestnut, sparking debate over consequences from swamping to mosquito infestations. Authorities see no threat.
August 7, 2026
Project Exists, Money Doesn't: Elite District Residents in Aktobe Stuck in 'Mud Trap'
Residents of an elite district in Aktobe have been without asphalt for years. Work started but funds ran out. The 1.7 billion tenge project is frozen.
August 7, 2026
New Details in Atyrau Kindergarten Incident: Mother of One-Year-Old Alleges Abuse
Mother of a one-year-old child alleges abuse at a private kindergarten in Atyrau: caregiver dragged, shook, and threw the child. Criminal case opened.
August 6, 2026
Thousands of Kazakhs to Receive Hearing Aids Without Disability Status
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health has developed a new mechanism allowing patients with hearing loss to receive hearing aids without disability status, benefiting thousands.
August 6, 2026
Aktau resident fined for illegal firework waste disposal
A resident of Aktau fined 30,275 tenge for dumping firework remnants in an unauthorized place. Court found him guilty under Article 434-2 of the Administrative Code.
August 6, 2026
Court in Taraz Reinstates Civil Servant on Housing Waitlist
A court in Taraz reinstated a civil servant on the housing waitlist after he was removed due to a change in registration. The housing commission's decision was ruled illegal.
August 6, 2026
Romantic SUP Concerts in the Caspian Sea Gain Popularity in Aktau
In Aktau, concerts on paddleboards in the middle of the Caspian Sea are gaining popularity. Find out ticket prices and who performs at dawn.
August 6, 2026
Four Kazakh Regions Lack EV Charging Stations
Kazakhstan has 62 EV charging stations along highways, but four regions lack them. The network is planned to expand to over 300 by 2034.
August 6, 2026
Kazakhstanis Spent Nearly 180 Billion Tenge on Car Repairs in Six Months
Kazakhstanis spent 179.6 billion tenge on car repairs in the first half of 2026. Prices at car service stations rose by 13.5%. Details in the article.
August 6, 2026
Atyrau daycare staff taken to police after mother's complaint
In Atyrau, daycare staff were taken to police after a mother complained of child abuse. A criminal case has been opened.
August 6, 2026
Kazakh Blogger and Pop-MMA Fighter Arrested for Swearing on TikTok
Astana police arrested blogger and pop-MMA fighter Miras Berkinbayev for using profanity in TikTok videos. Court sentenced him to 10 days of arrest.
August 6, 2026
Kanye West Concert in Almaty: Police Warn of Ticket Scammers
Almaty police warn of scammers selling tickets to Kanye West's concert. Learn details and how to avoid being deceived.
August 6, 2026
Civil servant in Taraz wins court battle to regain housing queue spot
A court in Taraz reinstated a civil servant to the housing queue after he was removed due to a change in registration. The commission's decision was ruled illegal.
August 6, 2026
Ex-Wife of Bishimbayev Says His Mother Sues Her for 25M Tenge
Nazym Kakharman, ex-wife of Kuandyk Bishimbayev, says his mother has filed a 25 million tenge lawsuit against her. Details in the article.
August 6, 2026
Sati Kazanova Reveals Daughter's Name Two Years Later
Sati Kazanova reveals her daughter's name, Anagha, meaning 'pure' and 'immaculate' in Sanskrit. The singer explains the significance and why they kept it secret.
August 6, 2026
Newborn Post-Surgery Mortality in Kazakhstan Drops Threefold
Newborn post-surgery mortality in Kazakhstan dropped from 22% to 6.9% in five years; survival rose to 93%. Details on infohub.kz.
August 6, 2026
Police Punish Man for Comment Threatening '72 Stabs' in Nurai Case
Shymkent police punished a man for a TikTok comment threatening '72 stabs' in the Nurai Serikbay murder case. He apologized, saying his words were misinterpreted.
August 6, 2026
American Hospitalized After ChatGPT Advises Replacing Salt with Sodium Bromide
A 60-year-old American was hospitalized after following ChatGPT's advice to replace salt with sodium bromide, leading to bromide poisoning and psychosis.
August 6, 2026
Author of scandalous comment about Nurai Serikbai case apologizes to victim's family
The author of a comment 'I would stab 72 times' apologized to Nurai Serikbai's family. Details of the incident and trial in the article.
August 6, 2026
Almaty Courtyards Renovated Based on Resident Proposals
In Almaty's Auezov district, courtyards on Zhandosov and Aftsinao streets were renovated under the People's Participation Budget program, featuring new playgrounds, lighting, and workout zones.
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