CCTV from an Astana courtyard shows a 39-year-old intervening in a kids' fight and pushing a 10-year-old, with police questioning all parties and reviewing the incident.
Authorities open a homicide case after two of four missing relatives were found dead on Jan. 6 in Kyzylkoga District, while the search for the remaining two family members continues.
Monthly ENPF payments will be indexed by 5% from 1 Jan 2026, with a floor of 50,851 tenge and an unchanged 6.5%/12 formula, plus uplift coefficients for select categories.
The sovereign fund’s chairman published his three-year earnings as other managers and officials released figures, signaling a wider shift to financial disclosure in Kazakhstan.
Official data show the region’s net migration and natural decrease cut the population to about 522,000 in Jan–Nov 2025, with rural areas accounting for nearly all the loss.
At the first Cabinet meeting of 2026, PM Olzhas Bektenov told agencies to move utility metering fully online and speed up BIM and robotization to cut errors and raise productivity.
From 2026, citizens will reissue passports via eGov Mobile and the eGov portal, while first-time applications stay offline as officials balance security with faster service.
Economist Arman Beysembayev says lifting the moratorium on A-92 and diesel in March could fuel inflation and raise utility costs, with some sector prices rising up to 40%.
From January 11, 2026, personal accounts cannot be used for professional income as NBK introduces clearer rules, extra approvals for some accounts, and escrow-only transfers for grant projects.
Kazakh drivers will soon select and pay for vanity and mirror license plates in the eGov app, with a fixed 10 MCI fee and broader custom combinations available from 1 Jan 2026.
Kazakhstan will transform public service centers into self-service digital offices, moving the 10 most-used services fully online to cut queues and speed up access to state services.
Tokayev says a 16% VAT under the 2026 Tax Code aims to balance budget stability with fairer burdens on business and citizens while supporting steady economic growth.
City planners outlined Red, Blue and Green Line projects, including a 14 km airport link and a 29.2 km Red Line build-out, with feasibility complete and public review concluded.
Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov told ministers to cut presentations and deliver measurable outcomes, aligning with President Tokayev’s priorities on tax, tourism, and road safety.
Analysts say a potential rise in Venezuelan supply could drag Brent toward $50–40, squeezing Kazakhstan’s export revenues and weighing on the tenge over the longer term.
The teen’s safe recovery after a weeklong search highlights how fast alerts and community help aid outcomes, as juvenile police place the family under preventive oversight.
A Jan. 5 order paused imports and sales of several black teas after tests found illegal colorants and labeling violations; authorities urge consumers to check packaging.
Missing since December 30, the 14-year-old was located on January 5 after coordinated efforts by Almaty police, relatives and the Qogham volunteer group.
Morning travel in Akmola region is disrupted as authorities close icy stretches of the Astana–Kokshetau route, with phased reopenings targeted for 9:00 and 10:00.
A Jan 5 Instagram post featuring singer Saken Maigaziyev drew fast debate in Kazakhstan, underscoring how unverified claims spread while those mentioned remain silent.
Analysts say nationwide AI will only scale after 2026 upgrades—IPv6, true 5G and cleaner data—unlocking gains across public services, finance, industry and healthcare.
Emergency crews in Almaty Region put out a cottage fire in Talgar district on 6 January 2026, with no casualties reported as investigators examine the cause.
Atyrau Zharyk will cut power for emergency repairs on Tuesday from 10:00 to 15:00; see which buildings in Saryarka, Taimanov and Otegenov should prepare.
The former Energy vice minister, born in 1987, takes charge of KazakhTurkMunai to bolster safety, compliance, and project momentum across Aktobe and Mangystau fields.