August 17, 2026
Almaty Police Explain When Face Coverings Are Allowed in Public
Almaty police clarify when face coverings are allowed in public: medical reasons, weather, work duties, sports and cultural events.
August 17, 2026
Kazakhstan to Overhaul Grading in Primary Schools: New Format Details
Kazakhstan to introduce new assessment format for primary grades from Sept 1, 2026, with enhanced formative assessment and interim checks.
August 17, 2026
Kazakhstan School Uniform: Can Children Be Barred from Classes and What Fine Do Parents Face?
Kazakhstan's First Vice Minister of Education Shynar Akparova explained that schools cannot bar students for lacking uniforms, but parents face a fine of 5 MCI (21,625 tenge) for violating dress code rules.
August 17, 2026
Kazakh Scientists Find No Clear Evidence of 4G/5G Health Risks
Kazakh scientists reviewed over 255 studies on 4G and 5G health effects, finding no convincing evidence of harm when safety standards are met.
August 17, 2026
Sun Cutters in Almaty: How Architects Protected Buildings from Heat Without Air Conditioning
Discover how Almaty architects used sun cutters in the 1950s-60s to protect buildings from heat without air conditioning, from the Hotel Kazakhstan to the House of Soviets.
August 17, 2026
Russian Pop Group 'Korni' Instead of Dimash and Tarkan Sparks Outrage in Kyrgyzstan
Russian pop group 'Korni' to perform at the opening of the World Nomad Games in Bishkek, sparking outrage on social media. Users demand artists with ethnic flavor.
August 17, 2026
Almaty Begins Land Acquisition for New Park in Kairat Microdistrict
Almaty akimat purchases about 6.7 hectares in Kairat microdistrict for a new park. Compensation to owners, deadlines, and procedure details.
August 17, 2026
Aigul Imanbayeva to Pursue Doctorate After London Studies
Kazakh actress and singer Aigul Imanbayeva, who studied in London under the Bolashak program, has decided to pursue a doctorate. She shared her experience and thoughts on stereotypes.
August 17, 2026
Alsu Shows Off Vacation Photos from Turkey, Fans Praise Her Figure
Russian singer Alsu shared vacation photos from Turkey, showing off her slim figure and tan. Fans showered her with compliments. Details on infohub.kz.
August 17, 2026
Bazaar Avenger: Blogger with a Weight Checks Market Scales
A Russian blogger with a weight checks market scales and exposes dishonest sellers. Learn how his method works and what buyers in Kazakhstan can do.
August 17, 2026
How to Get Up to 2.6 Million Tenge for an Accident Under the Europrotocol
In Kazakhstan, Europrotocol payouts increased to 600 MCI (2.6 million tenge) thanks to voluntary 'Tulpar' insurance. Learn the conditions and procedure.
August 17, 2026
Giant bouquet the size of a car spotted in Almaty
In Almaty, a giant bouquet of roses was spotted being transported on a trailer behind a Gelandewagen. The video sparked debates online: women admire it, men criticize it. Details on infohub.kz.
August 17, 2026
Almaty's Most Dangerous Mountain Routes: Rescuers' Warning
Chief rescuer Pavel Voskoboynikov names the most dangerous mountain routes in Almaty, including Medvezhe and Kumbeulsu gorges, and gives safety recommendations for tourists.
August 17, 2026
American receives postcard from deceased parents after 26 years
An American found a postcard in his mailbox sent by his deceased parents 26 years ago. The delayed delivery became a priceless greeting from the past.
August 17, 2026
Stars at Arsen Tomsky's Istanbul Wedding: Urgant, Meladze and More
Arsen Tomsky and Kamilla Lukpanova's Istanbul wedding: Ivan Urgant as host, Valery Meladze among performers, guests and details of the celebration.
August 17, 2026
Aktobe resident awarded 10 million tenge for 80% disability from work injury
Aktobe court orders employer to pay 10 million tenge for work injury causing 80% disability and group II disability.
August 17, 2026
Kazakhstan's Zhasyl Damu to Lead New Waste Management System
Zhasyl Damu becomes Kazakhstan's National Waste Management Center, introducing a digital platform and new recycling mechanisms. Learn about the new system.
August 17, 2026
Aktobe Court Orders Employer to Pay Over 10 Million Tenge for Workplace Injury
Aktobe court orders employer to pay over 10 million tenge to an employee for severe workplace injuries, including moral and material compensation.
August 17, 2026
Fake AFM Officials Extort 15M Tenge from Doctor in Southern Kazakhstan
In Turkistan region, two fraudsters posing as AFM employees were detained for extorting 15 million tenge from a medical director. They received 5 million but were caught red-handed.
August 17, 2026
Scammers Posing as Financial Monitoring Officers Extort Money from Medical Institutions
The Agency for Financial Monitoring warns of scammers posing as its employees to extort money from medical institutions. Two suspects detained in Turkestan region.
August 17, 2026
Night Raids in Kazakhstan: Nearly 500 Parents Held Accountable
In Astana, Shymkent, and the Abai region, night raids led to over 480 parents held accountable for children out at night, and 28 entrepreneurs for selling alcohol and tobacco to minors.
August 17, 2026
Orphan from Pavlodar Region Regains Housing Queue via Court, Backdated to 2008
An orphan from Pavlodar region won a court case to restore her housing queue from 2008, after being removed in 2023. The court ruled in her favor, citing unlawful actions by officials.
August 17, 2026
Actress Hayden Panettiere, Mother of Vladimir Klitschko's Daughter, Dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36. She was the mother of Vladimir Klitschko's daughter.
August 17, 2026
Kazakh Woman Restored to Housing Queue After Six-Year Official Error
Court restores orphan from Pavlodar region to housing queue from 2008, recognizing officials' error. Woman lost six years in line due to guardians' negligence.
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