On August 14, 2026, a blackout in Kazakhstan affected eight regions. The cause was the shutdown of hydro-generators at the Toktogul HPP. A special commission has been created.
In Almaty, 90% of traffic lights have been restored after a blackout. Specialists continue to check equipment. Details on infohub.kz.
Caspian Group director Alexander Kim earned 30 million tenge in 2025, up 10.9%. The company, owned by Yuri Tsai, is building the Iconic Building in Alatau.
Kyrgyzstan's power system temporarily isolated after Kazakhstan grid failure; no consumers disconnected, measures underway to restore normal operation.
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A train derailed near Wickford, Essex, less than 24 hours after a similar incident in East Sussex. No injuries were reported, but lines were closed causing major disruption.
Astana court sentenced two men to long prison terms for a fatal beating outside a nightclub. Details of the case and the imposed punishment.
Almaty Region to build five new schools for 5,100 places to end triple-shift learning and reduce student migration, with 16,000 children currently commuting to Almaty.
A massive power outage hit Almaty on August 14: metro halted, water disruptions, 8-point traffic jams. Details and eyewitness accounts.
Former Almaty deputy Igor Protsenko sells his stake in furniture company Tornado PLUS due to falling sales and credit problems. Details on infohub.kz
Kazakhstan's tuberculosis incidence fell 11% in H1 2026, with 2,919 cases. Incidence rate 14.23 per 100k. BCG coverage 88.5%.
Skip Bertman, the legendary coach who led LSU to five national baseball championships, has died at 88. Learn about his achievements and legacy.
Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif's father in Belmarsh prison. Incident on January 1, 2025. Court appearance set for August 26.
In Almaty, due to a blackout, police have switched to an enhanced mode. Over 150 officers regulate traffic at intersections. The cause was a power surge in the energy system.
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry announced full restoration of electricity supply in Almaty after a massive blackout. Details on infohub.kz.
Kazakh actress Zhuldyz Abdukarimova shared a heartfelt message to her one-year-old daughter Rabia Sultan, wishing her to respect herself and grow into a worthy person.
Builders in Belgium discovered €9 million in gold hidden in a wall. They reported it to police. If unclaimed in five years, it will be split between finders and property owner.
Kazakhstan's power grid fully restored after major outage. Energy workers complete consumer connections. Ministry denies false claims about impact on Uzbekistan.
Almaty's economy loses about 71 million tenge per minute during a complete halt. Details of the calculation and consequences of the August 14 blackout.
Massive power outage in Almaty: metro halted, water disruptions, hospitals on backup power. Details on infohub.kz.
Almaty's Arbat district was the first to regain electricity after a massive blackout. The Zhibek Zholy metro station remains closed, but the area is alive: shops, cafes, and battery-powered trolleybuses operate.
Economist Eldar Shamsutdinov on the systemic capacity deficit in Kazakhstan, highlighted by the August 14 blackout in Almaty.
Zambia's electoral commission suspends vote counting in the presidential election over reports of violence and theft of ballot papers. The commission will review the decision within 24 hours.
Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, sees a surge in acute diarrhea cases, with 182 hospitalized and 93 testing positive for pathogens. The outbreak is linked to contaminated food and water.