February 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Opens Hunting Season Amid Wildlife Concerns
New regulations and limits for hunting in Kazakhstan raise questions about the future of bird and animal populations, with specific concerns for saiga and wolves.
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February 21, 2026
Astana Firefighters Battle Blaze in Two-Story Building
Firefighters responded to a significant fire in a two-story building in Astana, successfully containing and extinguishing the blaze.
February 21, 2026
Kyrgyzstan Overhauls National Security Committee to Boost Prestige
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov announces a sweeping reform of the National Security Committee (UKK) aimed at restoring its reputation and improving its effectiveness.
February 21, 2026
Aktau Residents Await Utility Bills Amidst Contractor Changes
Aktau residents are experiencing delays in receiving paper utility bills for January. The local utility provider is addressing the issue with a new contractor.
February 21, 2026
Janiek Alimkhanuly Retains WBO Titles Despite One-Year Ban
Kazakh boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly will keep his championship belts despite a one-year suspension following a doping violation, with the WBO outlining future mandatory bouts.
February 21, 2026
Kazakhstan and Russia Conduct Joint Air Defense Exercise
Kazakhstan and Russia are holding joint air defense drills from February 20 to March 10 to enhance operational readiness and airspace security.
February 21, 2026
Simple Brain Exercise Slashes Dementia Risk by 40%, New Study Reveals
Engaging your mind with activities like reading and learning a new language can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline later in life.
February 21, 2026
Shymkent Financial Pyramid Mastermind Sentenced to 10 Years for $1.3M Fraud
A Shymkent court has sentenced 10 individuals for operating a financial pyramid scheme that defrauded citizens of over 600 million tenge (approximately $1.3 million).
February 21, 2026
Actress Apologizes for 10-Year-Old Parody to Popular Singer
A Kazakh actress publicly apologized to singer Zhanar Aizhanova for a parody performed a decade ago, sparking online discussion.
February 21, 2026
Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Atyrau
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet made an unexpected emergency landing at Atyrau International Airport due to technical reasons. The aircraft has since returned to Russia.
February 21, 2026
Kairat Nurtas Honors Denis Ten's Mother, Cites Resemblance
Kazakh singer Kairat Nurtas met with Оксана Ten, mother of the late figure skater Denis Ten, expressing admiration and offering support.
February 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Weather Alert: Snowstorms in North, Rain in South on Feb 21
Kazakhstan braces for extreme weather shifts on February 21, with snowstorms and frost expected in the north and rain and warmth in the south.
February 20, 2026
Mother of Suspect in Atyrau Tragedy Explains Hair Shaving Incident
The mother of the suspect in a tragic Atyrau incident reveals new details about why her daughter-in-law's hair was shaved, contradicting official accounts.
February 20, 2026
Mystery Aircraft Over Kazakhstan Identified as Uzbek President's Plane
An unidentified aircraft flying over Kazakhstan, initially speculated to be a US military plane, has been confirmed as belonging to the President of Uzbekistan.
February 20, 2026
Kazakhstan Social Aid: Ministry Debunks Misinformation on Automatic Payments
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor clarifies that social assistance is not automatically granted to all applicants, emphasizing specific eligibility criteria.
February 20, 2026
New Director Appointed for KazMunayGas Subsidiary 'Bolashak Operating'
Jiyesbek Orunbasarov has been appointed as the new General Director of 'Bolashak Operating', a subsidiary of KazMunayGas, overseeing significant exploration and production projects.
February 20, 2026
Retired Border Guard Dogs Sold for Bargain Prices in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Border Guard Service auctioned off veteran dogs, sparking debate about animal welfare and the value placed on service animals.
February 20, 2026
Samurai Sword and Belt from Masimov's Mansion Sell for 7x Initial Price
A samurai sword and a decorated leather belt, confiscated from Karim Masimov's estate, fetched significantly higher prices at an electronic auction.
February 20, 2026
Kyrgyzstan Seizes Dozens of Vehicles Smuggling Kazakh Gasoline
Kyrgyz authorities have confiscated numerous vehicles involved in the illegal sale of gasoline smuggled from Kazakhstan, a problem previously raised in Kazakhstan.
February 20, 2026
Kazakh Tenge Weakens as Dollar Surges on Exchange
The Kazakh tenge experienced a notable decline against the US dollar on February 20th, with exchange rates significantly increasing on the stock exchange.
February 20, 2026
Private Helicopter with Law Enforcement Officers Vanishes in Amur Region
A private Robinson helicopter carrying law enforcement personnel lost contact shortly after takeoff. Search operations are underway in challenging terrain.
February 20, 2026
Saiga Meat Hits Kazakh Markets: A Cheaper Alternative to Beef
Kazakhstan introduces saiga antelope meat as a new, affordable protein source, priced significantly lower than beef and undergoing strict safety checks.
February 20, 2026
Kazakhstan Discovers Vast Oil and Gas Reserves in Syrdarya Basin
New geological surveys reveal over 1 billion tons of potential oil and gas in southern Kazakhstan, boosting the nation's energy future and attracting foreign investment.
February 20, 2026
Russia Tightens Customs Controls on Goods from EAEU Nations
Russia is enhancing customs inspections for products entering from EAEU member states to protect domestic producers and curb illicit imports.