As Almaty endures a heatwave, 16 special vehicles water the roads, sparking debate among residents. Some welcome it, others argue it's useless or even harmful. Experts weigh in.
Air Astana suspends Dubai flights from July 21 to August 31 due to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Passengers can get refunds, reschedule for free, or rebook.
A vigilant taxi driver in Karaganda helped police prevent a 16.3 million tenge fraud by spotting a distressed passenger and calling the authorities. Get full story on infohub.kz.
Experts reveal the main goal of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to China: not so much AI as strengthening economic cooperation and strategic partnership.
Kazakhstan and China signed over 70 agreements worth $15 billion, covering data centers, humanoid robots, electric cars, port in Kuryk, and AI training.
On July 17, maslikhats in Atyrau and Ulytau regions will meet to approve new akims. Current governors Serik Shapkenov and Dastan Ryspekov may be replaced.
UK prosecutors re-freeze a $32.7M London mansion sold by Nurali Aliyev to Chinese-Cambodian businessman Yu Tsung amid suspicions of allegedly illicit funds.
Astana police arrest a 29-year-old woman on suspicion of murdering her newborn, whose body was found in a sewer. The case also leads to a warning for a problematic hotel.
Astana LRT carried 2.1 million passengers in its first full month, revenue 503.1 million tenge over 1.5 months, trailing Almaty metro in ridership but higher passenger turnover.
Kazakhstan CEC announces Kurultai deputy requirements: citizenship, age 25+, 10-year residency, no criminal record, election deposit 1.275 mln tenge in 2026.
Researchers found that eating one avocado daily lowers harmful cholesterol and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 4% in people with obesity.
About 890 violations were detected during Kazakhstan's 2026 ENT. Applicants tried bringing smart glasses, hiding phones in shoes, and using cheat sheets.
Economist Aigerim Ilyasova advises creating personal financial reports to assess assets and debts, with an example calculation of capital and investment assets.
Committee chairperson explains how applicants can resolve the confusion between Altyn Belgi award and red diplomas when applying for grants in Kazakhstan.
A meeting of maslikhat deputies to approve the new akim of Atyrau Region will be held on July 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Atyrau. Current: Serik Shapkenov.
Batumi Oil Terminal resumed aviation kerosene transshipment to Kazakhstan after an 8-year hiatus. The first 10,000-ton batch was delivered via the Black Sea.
The results of the 2026 UNT are in: 233,000 participants, popular subject combinations, and grant application deadline July 20. Details on infohub.kz.
Kazakh President Tokayev invites Chinese AI giants to build Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz with cheap energy and incentives at Shanghai AI conference.
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev proposed a zone where goods cross borders as fast as data travels online, boosting trade efficiency and digitalization.
Kazhydromet explains the causes of Kazakhstan's abnormal heatwave, with temperatures reaching +46°C, citing a combination of global warming and an anticyclone. Forecast for July 2026 included.
An international arbitration tribunal temporarily blocked Kazakhstan from enforcing a 2.3 trillion tenge environmental fine against Kashagan operator NCOC.
Kazakhstan's transport ministry proposes allowing dogs and dombra in airplane cabins, plus priority boarding for vulnerable groups and compensation for delays.
Almaty police propose reclassifying e-bikes, monowheels, electric skateboards as PMDs to regulate and remove from sidewalks. New e-scooter rules take effect Aug 25.
Large forest fire in Abai region forces evacuation of 190 children from summer camp. Extreme heat hampers firefighting. Same reserve had deadly fire in 2023.