IMF estimates place Kazakhstan among the 50 largest economies, with GDP near $300B and 5.6% average growth since 2000—an encouraging signal for investors eyeing Central Asia.
From 2026, select B1/B2 travelers must post a refundable bond and enter via three U.S. airports as part of a State Department effort to curb overstays.
IMF-based ranking places Kazakhstan among the world's 50 largest economies, highlighting 5.6% average real GDP growth over 2000–2025 and strengthening its investment appeal.
Officers fanned out on Jan 6 to enforce snow and ice clearing, warning that violations carry 20–100 MCI fines under Article 505 as the city moves to keep walkways safe.
An Astana court fined Judge Asel Dossayeva 200 AEK (786,400 tenge) for DUI with an expired license; the ruling has not yet taken legal effect and may be appealed.
Authorities in Koksu district say nine complaints were filed and sent to police; the school director was suspended as officials launch an interagency review.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the U.K. and Denmark urge respect for Denmark and Greenland’s decisions, citing UN principles and Arctic security after signals from Washington.
Authorities cross‑checked medical and traffic data, filed 4,540 court cases, and moved to keep high‑risk drivers off the road, urging motorists to update health exams.
Almaty will deploy 940 CNG and 153 electric buses, expand fueling and fast‑charging sites, and keep ticket prices unchanged to cut pollution and boost peak‑hour capacity.
After a two-day delay tied to a technical fault, the Astana–Cam Ranh flight is now set for early Jan 7, with about 200 passengers offered refunds and support options.
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.
At 17, Nurlanuly’s rise to No.12 locks in a No.10 seed and main-draw berth for the Australian Open juniors in Sydney (Jan 24–Feb 1), signaling real title-contender potential.
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.
A now-removed Threads post revived year-old personal claims about the TV host and 'Kyzym' singer, sparking debate on January 6, 2026 as those named have not responded.