July 17, 2026
Road repair to Rakhmanovskiye Klyuchi leads to clashes with tourists
Road repairs to Rakhmanovskiye Klyuchi resort cause conflicts between tourists and workers; KazAvtoZhol calls for order and warns of legal consequences.
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July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan performs heart surgeries without stopping it using TEER technology
Kazakh cardiologists, with Chinese experts, performed minimally invasive heart surgeries using TEER technology. All operations successful, expanding high-tech care for mitral regurgitation.
July 17, 2026
Forest Fire in Semey Ormany Reaches 370 Hectares
A forest fire in the Semey Ormany reserve in Kazakhstan covers 370 hectares. The spread has been halted; lightning is the suspected cause. Multiple agencies are involved in the response.
July 17, 2026
Ex-energy minister appointed as Atyrau region governor
President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev appointed Bolat Akchulakov, former energy minister, as akim of Atyrau region. The decree was signed on July 17, 2026.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan may allow pets in airplane cabin: proposed changes to air travel rules
Kazakhstan proposes new air travel rules: pets and musical instruments in cabin, disability discounts, and clearer compensation for delays.
July 17, 2026
Kazakh wrestler wins gold at ranking tournament in Budapest
Kazakh wrestler Yedige Kassymbek won gold at the ranking tournament in Budapest, Hungary. Kazakhstan's team finished with seven medals, including golds from Kassymbek and Assyl Aitakyn.
July 17, 2026
Pavlodar Pensioner Uses Code Word 'Shuba' in 2M Tenge Scam
Police in Pavlodar returned 2 million tenge to a pensioner after she handed it over to scammers using the code word 'Shuba.' Details on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Margulan Seisembay Plans to Exit Traditional Business Within 5 Years
Kazakh businessman Margulan Seisembay plans to exit non-internet assets over the next 3-5 years, pivoting toward AI investments. He attributes the decision to project life cycles and new priorities.
July 17, 2026
Fire in Semey Ormany Reserve Contained, Smoldering Spots Remain
Kazakhstan's Semey Ormany reserve fire is contained; 769 firefighters, 191 vehicles, 8 helicopters deployed. Aerial drops deliver 546 tons of water. Minister Nysanbayev and Governor Uali inspect.
July 17, 2026
118 million tenge in legal limbo: The plight of FloraCityStroy home buyers in Almaty
The story of FloraCityStroy home buyers in Almaty: 118 million tenge was used to buy land, but they can't get it back due to a legal deadlock. Details on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Atyrau Region Loses Its Governor as Tokayev Fires Shapkenov
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Serik Shapkenov as governor of Atyrau region. A deputy meeting on July 17 will select a successor.
July 17, 2026
China Rejects Trump's Election Interference Allegations
China's embassy in Washington denied Trump's allegations of election interference, reiterating its policy of non-interference in other nations' internal affairs.
July 17, 2026
Serik Shapkenov Dismissed as Governor of Atyrau Region
Serik Shapkenov has been dismissed as governor of the Atyrau region by presidential decree. He had held the post since April 2022. A new governor will be appointed after a maslikhat meeting.
July 17, 2026
AI model predicts immunotherapy effectiveness for liver cancer
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed an AI model to predict immunotherapy effectiveness for liver cancer, simulating tumor response to combination therapy.
July 17, 2026
Kazakh President Toqaev dismisses Atyrau Region governor Serik Shapkenov
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev dismisses Serik Shapkenov as governor of Atyrau Region. Deputies of two regions will elect new governors following the decree.
July 17, 2026
Raushan Kudaibergen shares atmospheric photos with husband from Switzerland
Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen's sister Raushan shared sunny photos from Geneva with her husband. The couple enjoyed a stroll and ice cream, and fans wished them happiness. More on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan proposes new air travel rules for instruments, animals, and compensation
Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry proposes new air travel rules: musical instruments and animals in cabin, compensation deadlines, priority boarding for vulnerable groups. Public comment until July 27.
July 17, 2026
Police find 125 cannabis plants in greenhouse near Temirtau
Police near Temirtau found 125 cannabis plants in a greenhouse; a 19-year-old local was detained. Investigation under Article 300 UK. Operation Qarasora-2026.
July 17, 2026
New preferential mortgage for working women to launch in Kazakhstan
In August 2026, Kazakhstan launches 'Umai' preferential mortgage for working women. Loans up to 50M tenge at 15% decreasing to 3.5-5%, down payment from 15%. Otbasy Bank operates, funded by Asian Development Bank.
July 17, 2026
Nissan to Axe 11 Models, Including Altima and Rogue PHEV
Nissan confirms it will discontinue the Altima sedan and Rogue PHEV for the U.S. market as part of a plan to cut 11 models. The company shifts focus to new vehicles like the Xterra.
July 17, 2026
Fire in Semey Ormany: Rescuers Extinguish Open Flames
Forest fire in Semey Ormany reserve extinguished. 769 personnel, 191 vehicles, 8 helicopters involved. 190 children evacuated. Ongoing work to eliminate smoldering.
July 17, 2026
Ketogenic Diet Raises Small Intestine Cancer Risk in Mice, Study Finds
MIT study finds ketogenic diet accelerates tumor growth in small intestine of mice but protects against colon cancer. Results published in Nature.
July 17, 2026
Texas Flooding Kills Two, Forces Evacuation of Over 230
Severe flooding in Texas has left two dead and over 230 evacuated. Governor Abbott and FEMA deploy rescue teams. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
'Like an Island': Kazakh Village Without Gas, Road for Three Years
Residents of Baitak village in Aktobe region have been waiting for gas and road repairs for three years. The village is effectively cut off, with population shrinking to 50. Authorities promise solutions by 2029.