August 18, 2026
August UNT in Kazakhstan: 47% of Applicants Fail to Pass Threshold Score
August UNT in Kazakhstan: over 27,000 applicants, average score 55, 53% passed threshold, violations found. Details on infohub.kz.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstanis Push Back Against Instasamka Concerts
Kazakhstanis protest Instasamka's concerts, citing vulgarity and promoting local artists, while others eagerly await her tour. Prices start at 15,000 tenge.
August 18, 2026
Kazakh man's fine canceled after army service
Court in Zhambyl region cancels 15,000 tenge fine for lack of registration imposed on a man during his military service in the National Guard.
August 18, 2026
Alena Apina Calls Kazakhs the Warmest People
Alena Apina shared travel impressions, calling Kazakhs the warmest people. The singer also praised Japan, Jamaica, Georgia, and Russia's Kostroma and Peredelkino.
August 18, 2026
Eight Fathers in Aktobe Take Parental Leave Since Start of Year
Eight fathers in Aktobe have taken parental leave since the start of the year. Learn about benefit amounts and conditions in this infohub.kz report.
August 18, 2026
Dequine Shares Excitement Ahead of Gorillaz Performance in Almaty
Kazakh singer Dequine shares excitement about performing with Gorillaz at Park Live Almaty, becoming the only Kazakh artist on the same stage with the band.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstanis to Get Passports and IDs via Biometric Terminals
Kazakhstan launches pilot project: biometric terminals in public service centers will allow obtaining passports and IDs without queues. Conditions and deadlines.
August 18, 2026
Almaty Police Switch to Enhanced Service Mode
Almaty police have been placed on enhanced service mode as part of the 'Law and Order' preventive operation, with increased patrols in public places.
August 18, 2026
Stepnogorsk Probes Alleged Bullying of Younger Children by Teens
Police in Stepnogorsk are checking reports that teenagers forced younger children to kiss under threat of violence and filmed it. Circumstances are being established.
August 18, 2026
Anne Hathaway Stuns in Cobalt Dress at Disney Legends Ceremony
Anne Hathaway wows in a cobalt Celestial dress by Aflalo at the Disney Legends ceremony. Fans praise her style as she embraces her third pregnancy.
August 18, 2026
Kyzylorda Children with Disabilities Underpaid Diapers: Prosecutor Restores Rights
Prosecutors in Kyzylorda found that a children's social services center was providing fewer diapers than required. Rights of 56 children restored, officials held accountable.
August 18, 2026
Astana Condo Managers Demand Trial of Developer in Paramedic's Death
Astana POA heads protest colleague's prosecution in paramedic's death, demanding developers and contractors be held accountable. Details on infohub.kz.
August 18, 2026
Georgina Rodriguez's Wedding Diamonds Valued at $50M
Georgina Rodriguez's wedding jewels from Chopard valued at $50M. Garden of Kalahari necklace, diamond earrings, engagement ring worth $5M. Details on infohub.kz
August 18, 2026
Almaty to Automate Teacher Salary Calculations with New SANA System
Almaty will launch the SANA system to automatically calculate teacher salaries, eliminating fraud and 'ghost' employees.
August 18, 2026
Dangerous Stunts on Pavlodar Bridge: Police Hold Reckless Drivers Accountable
Pavlodar police held drivers and passengers accountable for dangerous stunts on the Nurly Zhol bridge for social media hype. Video of the incident was published online.
August 18, 2026
Secrets of Golden Horde Women's Headdresses: What Lay Beneath
Archaeologists reveal what lay beneath Golden Horde women's headdresses: social status, age, marital status. Learn about their construction and influence on Kazakh saukele.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan Introduces Instant Beshbarmak
Kazakhstan introduces freeze-dried beshbarmak: a natural national meal ready in 5 minutes. Entrepreneur Anar Beisen plans to export the product.
August 18, 2026
Spinal Surgeries Worth 5 Million Tenge Now Free in Almaty
In Almaty, complex spinal surgeries using robot-assisted technology and neuronavigation are now performed free under OSMS and GOVFMC. Such operations cost up to 5 million tenge when paid for privately.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan's Cancer Drug: New Trial Phase and Registration Plans
Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek reported on the progress of clinical trials of the Kazakhstani cancer drug and plans for registration by the end of 2026.
August 18, 2026
Tiger Steals Camera Trap, Cat Visits Neighbor's Banya: Funny Videos
An Amur tiger steals a camera trap, a tiger blogger appears in Kaznet, and a cat visits a neighbor's banya. Funny videos about felines — read on infohub.kz.
August 18, 2026
Woman in Astana loses driving license for 7 years after holiday drinking
In Astana, 26 drunk drivers were detained over the weekend. A 43-year-old woman lost her license for 7 years for driving under the influence after a celebration.
August 18, 2026
Screening Detects Lung Cancer and Precancerous Conditions in Dozens of Kazakhstanis
In Kazakhstan, a lung cancer screening campaign found suspicious changes in 39 people and precancerous conditions in 70. Over 900 were examined.
August 18, 2026
Ministry Responds to Parents' Concerns Over New School Subjects
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Education changes assessment: primary grades drop end-of-term tests, new courses 'Fundamentals of the Constitution' and 'Law and Order' will not be graded.
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan May Introduce Shorter University Programs
Kazakhstan's Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek announced the possible introduction of applied bachelor's degrees and shortened study periods at universities.
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