July 15, 2026
Island in Kazakhstan listed for $10 million
A 22.5-hectare island in East Kazakhstan region is on sale for $10 million, offering potential for a luxury resort or private club. The land is privately owned.
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July 15, 2026
Kazakh Activist Aizhan Mameshova Sentenced to Restriction of Freedom, Banned from Public Activity
A court in Almaty sentenced activist Aizhan Mameshova to restriction of freedom, applying amnesty with a five-year ban on public activities. Her lawyer plans to appeal.
July 15, 2026
Over 900 people missing in Aktobe region since early 2026
Since 2026, over 900 people have gone missing in Aktobe region, including 470 minors. Police continue searching for three individuals. Details on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Maira Meldebekova Dismissed as First Vice-Minister of Education
Maira Meldebekova has been dismissed from the position of First Vice-Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, according to a government decree of July 15, 2026.
July 15, 2026
Dubai seeks alternative to Strait of Hormuz with new port in Fujairah
US-Iran conflict leads Dubai's DP World to plan a Fujairah port bypassing the Strait of Hormuz as Jebel Ali traffic plummets, while regional nations seek routes.
July 15, 2026
Russia's Largest Refinery Complex Halts Processing After Drone Attack
Russia's Gazpromneftekhim Salavat halts processing after drone attack. Damage assessed, recovery may take weeks to months.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan Utility Company Pays 29 Million Tenge in Back Wages
Prosecutors in Mangystau region found 29 million tenge in wage arrears owed to 165 employees of utility company Turmys-Service. The debt was repaid and the company fined.
July 15, 2026
Almaty Student Apologizes After Tearing Diploma at Graduation Ceremony
In Almaty, a student tore a diploma at a graduation ceremony, but it later turned out to be a copy. The young man apologized to teachers and the public.
July 15, 2026
QAIRU Explains Decision to Not Accept College Graduates for Grants
Kazakhstan's first AI university QAIRU explains why it won't offer grants for college graduates in 2026 due to insufficient applicants, paid enrollment allowed.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhs Can Now Fully Manage Their Pension Savings, Deputy Says
Kazakhstani citizens can now manage 100% of their pension savings via private management companies, says Deputy Nartai Aralbaiuly, with state guarantees.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's Tokayev signs law allowing pension savers to choose investments
President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev signed a law enabling pension contributors to choose investment strategies. The law covers migration, education, and employment.
July 15, 2026
Food Inflation Declines for Third Straight Week in Two Kazakh Regions
Food inflation in Kazakhstan declines for third consecutive week in Akmola and Zhambyl regions. Deputy PM Zhumangarin chaired meeting on SSFP food prices.
July 15, 2026
Almaty to Cut Electricity Only to Debtors in Apartment Buildings: New Rules
New mechanism for electricity disconnection in Almaty apartment buildings: only debtors, not entire building, lose power due to opening individual accounts.
July 15, 2026
Tokayev arrives in China at Xi Jinping's invitation
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Shanghai at Xi Jinping's invitation. Talks, a roundtable, and participation in an AI conference are planned.
July 15, 2026
World Championship medalist Alexey Churkin receives three-room apartment
Kazakh weightlifter Alexey Churkin, world vice-champion, received a three-room apartment in Astana from the Weightlifting Federation. Details on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Newborn girl's body found in hotel sewer in Astana
A newborn girl's body was found in a hotel sewer in Astana. Residents complain about ongoing disturbances; police investigate. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Earrings Worth 700,000 Tenge Break on Anniversary Day: Mangystau Woman Gets Refund After Consumer Complaint
A Mangystau woman bought earrings for 700,000 tenge as a gift, but they broke on the anniversary. The seller refused a refund, but the consumer protection department helped get the money back.
July 15, 2026
From 2 to 3.4 Million Tenge Monthly: Ministry of Labor Names Best-Paying Jobs in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor reports June 2026 job data: 108,700 vacancies, top salaries up to 3.4M tenge, leading demand in education and services.
July 15, 2026
Celebration in the Shanyrak: Miras and Kuralay's Daughter Gets Married
Journalist Anna Danchenko reports that the daughter of Kazakh celebrities Miras and Kuralay has married. Get the full story and details from the source.
July 15, 2026
Missing Teen Found Dead in Caspian Sea Near Aktau on His 18th Birthday
The body of Azamat Duisekhanov, who vanished on his birthday, was found in the Caspian Sea near Aktau on July 15, 51 km from Aktau and 10 meters from shore.
July 15, 2026
"Killed on Wedding Night": Details of Deadly Incident in Dagestan
A wedding quarrel in Dagestan led to murder: a 27-year-old stabbed a 24-year-old to death. Suspect detained. Social media claims victim was groom, unconfirmed.
July 15, 2026
Address Certificates Abolished: How to Get Registration Information in Kazakhstan Now
Since Nov 1, 2019, paper address certificates have been abolished in Kazakhstan. Learn to obtain registration data via eGov.kz, landlord duties, and fines.
July 15, 2026
Over 2.5 Million Sign Petition to Exclude Argentina from 2026 World Cup
More than 2.5 million people have signed a petition calling for Argentina's disqualification from the 2026 World Cup, citing biased refereeing favoring Messi.
July 15, 2026
New Path to Jobs Without a Diploma Opens for Kazakhstanis
Amendments to Kazakhstan's Labor Code allow employers to consider professional qualification documents alongside diplomas, opening new paths for workers without degrees. Read more on infohub.kz.