July 16, 2026
April 29: International Dance Day and Key Events in Kazakhstan
April 29 marks International Dance Day, Immunology Day, Chemical Weapons Victims Memorial Day, and key events in Kazakhstan's history from 1911 to 2022.
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July 16, 2026
Nearly 500 unemployed to receive job training in Karaganda region
Short-term training for unemployed launches in Karaganda region. 481 people will learn professions including hairdresser, cook, programmer, and others.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Zoo Shows Newborn Przewalski's Horse Foal
Almaty Zoo welcomes a newborn Przewalski's horse foal named Zhelmaya, second for mother Kurbanqul. It participates in conservation programs for rare species.
July 16, 2026
Argentina reaches World Cup final for second consecutive time
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, with Lautaro Martínez scoring in stoppage time. Argentina reaches the final for the second straight time.
July 16, 2026
Astana Police Detain Mother of Infant Found in Sewer
Astana police have detained a 29-year-old woman suspected of giving birth in a hotel and throwing her newborn into a sewer. An investigation is now underway.
July 16, 2026
Kazakh grandpa builds VIP camping for 14 grandchildren on Lake Alakol, wows the internet
A grandfather from Alakol district built a VIP camping site for his 14 grandchildren on the wild shore of Lake Alakol, equipping a bus, kitchen, and gym. Social media users are delighted.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Akimat Hides Scandalous AI Banners on Nazarbayev Street
Almaty Akimat has not replaced scandalous AI banners on Nazarbayev Street as promised. Some posters are covered, contractor warned. Full story at infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Astana Residents Joke About Heat With Beer Cooler and 'Air-Fan' Jokes
Astana broke its 1992 temperature record at 39.5°C. Residents joke on social media: beer in the cooler, mock 'air-fans'.
July 16, 2026
Yulia Putintseva Reaches WTA Iasi Quarterfinals, Beats Ex-Russian Alina Charaeva
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva advanced to the WTA Iasi quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Alina Charaeva. She will face the winner of Sherif/Quevedo.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's KNB and Interior Ministry Dismantle International Hitman Gang
Kazakhstan's KNB and Interior Ministry dismantled an international hitman gang with Georgian, Turkish and Azerbaijani partners. Arrest of a hitman in Almaty.
July 16, 2026
Woman Gives Birth in Hotel Toilet, Pushes Baby into Sewer
A hotel guest in Astana reportedly gave birth on a toilet and pushed the living baby into a shared sewer drain. Police have launched a criminal investigation and identified a suspect.
July 16, 2026
Agricultural production up 4.4% in Kazakhstan in first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan's agricultural production grew by 4.5%. The country is self-sufficient in food, with arable land expanded to 24 million hectares.
July 16, 2026
Astana to Host Dinamo City in Conference League Return Leg
Astana face Albania's Dinamo City in the return leg of the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round on home soil, following a crucial 1-0 away win.
July 16, 2026
Iran may block new shipping routes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to close Middle East export corridors, blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which carries Saudi oil and much of global trade.
July 16, 2026
Power Outage Hits Almaty Districts
Emergency power outage in Almaty hits several districts. Affected areas include Ryskulov Prospect, Zhandeldin Street, and others. Cause under investigation, restoration in 2-3 hours.
July 16, 2026
Share of Kazakh Smokers Drops to 15.1%
Kazakhstan's Bureau of National Statistics released 2026 adult tobacco consumption survey data: smoking rate fell from 17.5% to 15.1%. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
Kostanay Man Loses Wife in Fatal Crossing Crash; Driver Jailed for 2 Years
In Kostanay, a driver who struck a married couple on a pedestrian crossing, killing the woman, was sentenced to two years in prison and banned from driving for five years.
July 16, 2026
Body of Missing 18-Year-Old Found 51 km from Aktau on Birthday
In Mangystau Region, the body of a missing 18-year-old was found 51 km from Aktau, 10 meters offshore. Rescuers recovered the body and handed it to police.
July 16, 2026
"Vladimir, it's time to stop": Trump says Putin ready for Ukraine deal
President Trump said in Fox News interview Putin is ready for Ukraine deal, urging 'Vladimir, it's time to stop.' He expressed confidence war will end soon.
July 16, 2026
Almaty Woman Claims Unbuckled Items Caused Seatbelt Fine; Police Refute
A woman in Almaty claims she was fined for not wearing a seatbelt due to items on the seat. Police say video shows she was unbuckled. More on infohub.kz.
July 16, 2026
"People Must Learn Their Own Lessons": Aigul Imanbayeva Shares Life Principles
Actress Aigul Imanbayeva shares five life principles: no judging, no unsolicited advice, no helping unless asked, no high expectations, and love God above all.
July 16, 2026
Police in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Czech Republic Dismantle Two Cyber-Fraud Groups
Police in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic dismantled two cyber-fraud groups, arresting 32 suspects and seizing equipment and digital assets worth over $200,000.
July 16, 2026
April 29: Birthdays of Notable Kazakhs
April 29 marks the birthdays of notable Kazakhs like physicist Tolegen Kozhamkulov, writer Ulugbek Esdauletov, and others in science, culture, and politics.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's Top Travel Destinations: Statistics and Trends
Kazakhstanis travel abroad more: Turkey, UAE, Egypt lead; Vietnam, Thailand gain. 10.5M outbound tourists in 2023. Experts discuss trends, visas, prices.