08:31, 30 Jan
The botanical garden in Almaty is temporarily closed.
The botanical garden in Almaty will be closed for three days, from January 29 to 31. The garden's administration attributed the temporary closure to technical reasons, as reported by NUR.KZ citing the press service.
08:31, 30 Jan
Caught in a snow drift, people found themselves stranded in the mountains of the Almaty region.
Rescuers came to the aid of individuals trapped in a snowdrift in the mountainous area of Almaty Region. They found themselves stranded, according to NUR.KZ, referencing the regional Emergency Situations Department.
08:31, 30 Jan
"Without sirens or signs": Drivers warned about undercover patrols on the streets of Astana (video).
Drivers in the capital are being warned about a new method of monitoring traffic violations. From now on, there will also be undercover patrols on the streets of Astana, according to NUR.KZ, citing the city's police department.
08:31, 30 Jan
A resident of Pavlodar received over one million tenge back for apartment repairs.
A resident of Pavlodar successfully recovered over 1 million tenge due to substandard apartment repairs. The regional department of trade and consumer protection assisted him in this matter, as reported by Pavlodarnews.kz.
08:31, 30 Jan
A drunken woman from Kazakhstan was removed from the Aktau-Baku flight for using foul language.
An unruly passenger was removed from the Aktau-Baku flight for violating public order by using obscene language towards security personnel, according to NUR.KZ, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
08:31, 30 Jan
Authorities in Atyrau clarified the video featuring a man with an assault rifle in a clinic.
Reports have emerged online that a man armed with an automatic weapon allegedly attempted to steal several packages of "Tramadol" in Atyrau. This medication is prohibited for over-the-counter use in Kazakhstan. The local health department has provided comments on the situation, according to "Ak Zhaik."
08:31, 30 Jan
Satkaliev advises car owners against switching to gas due to rising gasoline prices.
During a briefing at the ministry, the head of the Ministry of Energy discussed whether it makes sense to switch vehicles to gas, especially considering that gasoline prices in Kazakhstan are set to gradually increase, as reported by a correspondent from NUR.KZ.
08:31, 30 Jan
A strong snowfall and blizzard have prompted a warning for the residents of Astana. Stay safe and be prepared for severe weather conditions.
Due to the heavy snowfall, the municipal services in Astana are conducting round-the-clock snow removal operations across all districts of the capital, reports NUR.KZ, citing the city's akimat press service.
08:31, 30 Jan
Frozen and spoiled: Kazakhstan officials may face legal action over the damaged potatoes.
Kazakhstani entrepreneurs are planning to take legal action against officials due to a shipment of potatoes that has been held up at the border with Uzbekistan, according to the KTK television channel's website.
08:31, 30 Jan
Icy conditions, rain, and snow: a storm warning has been issued for nearly all of Kazakhstan.
On January 30, meteorologists issued a storm warning for 18 regions of Kazakhstan, according to NUR.KZ, referencing the RGP "Kazhydromet." Precipitation and snowstorms are anticipated across almost the entire country.
08:31, 30 Jan
A major city in Kazakhstan is forecasted to experience temperatures as low as -21 degrees on Thursday.
On Thursday, January 30, snow is expected in Astana and Almaty, while residents of Shymkent can look forward to warmer temperatures. The weather forecast has been released on the OpenWeather portal.
08:31, 30 Jan
$50 million for capture, $35 million for care: residents of Aktobe express concerns over the surge of stray dogs (video).
Residents of Aktobe are alarmed by the increasing number of stray dogs roaming the city. Meanwhile, millions of tenge have been allocated for capturing these four-legged animals, as reported by the KTK television channel website.
08:30, 30 Jan
Over 300 Kazakhstani individuals are on the list of migrants facing deportation from the United States.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a list of countries whose citizens are residing illegally in the United States and are subject to deportation, reports NUR.KZ.
08:30, 30 Jan
The Almaty metro addressed criticism regarding the temporary barriers.
To enhance passenger safety at the Almaty metro stations, work has commenced on the installation of temporary barriers. The metro director provided more details about the project, as reported by NUR.KZ.
08:30, 30 Jan
An 8-year-old girl changed her mind about playing outside, hopped on a bus, and left for Astana.
In the Akmolinsk region, authorities were searching for an 8-year-old girl who, it turned out, boarded a bus and traveled to Astana to visit relatives, according to NUR.KZ citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
08:30, 30 Jan
A person with a mental illness was issued a driver's license in the Abai region.
In the Abai region, an individual with a mental illness who possesses a driver's license has been identified, reports NUR.KZ citing the regional prosecutor's office.
08:30, 30 Jan
A Kazakh airline was penalized following an incident involving a minor.
The airline failed to provide services for a minor with disabilities on board, resulting in legal action being taken against them, as reported by NUR.KZ citing the transport prosecutor's office.
08:30, 30 Jan
"No plans in place": The Ministry of Digital Development has once again commented on the emergence of a new operator.
In the corridors of the Senate, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry Asхат Оразбек mentioned that he previously only spoke about the potential emergence of a fourth mobile operator in Kazakhstan, as reported by a correspondent from NUR.KZ.
08:30, 30 Jan
A resident of Pavlodar purchased a car for 19 million tenge and later managed to get a refund for his money.
A resident of Pavlodar successfully reclaimed over 19 million tenge for a defective car through the courts. He sought assistance from the Department of Consumer Rights Protection, as reported by Pavlodarnews.kz.
08:30, 30 Jan
"As a citizen, I disapprove": Deputy Minister of Digital Development comments on the increase in communication tariffs.
In the corridors of the Senate, Askat Orazbek, Deputy Head of the MCRIAP, commented on the increase in communication and internet tariffs, stating that "as a person," he also finds it unsatisfactory, reports NUR.KZ correspondent.
08:30, 30 Jan
One border crossing point between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will be closed until May.
The "Tazhen" checkpoint on the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will be closed for three months due to reconstruction, as reported by NUR.KZ, citing the Committee of State Revenues.
08:30, 30 Jan
What the Almaty Satty Theater for Young Spectators will look like after renovation (photos).
The N. Sats Theater in Almaty is undergoing reconstruction. The building, which was constructed in the 1980s, has never received a major renovation. The Akimat has unveiled plans showcasing what the theater will look like after the renovation, as reported by NUR.KZ.
08:30, 30 Jan
A resident of Taraz thought he was gifted an iPhone, but now he's suing the girl to reclaim it.
In the Zhambyl region, a man successfully reclaimed his iPhone 15 PRO MAX through the court after it was given to a woman. She claimed it was a friendly gift, as reported by NUR.KZ citing the regional court.
08:32, 29 Jan
A 26-year-old woman from Karaganda lived in someone else's apartment without realizing it.
A resident of Karaganda received an apartment in 1998 and lived there with her son for 26 years. However, it was revealed last year that the property has a different owner, according to NUR.KZ, referencing the regional court.
08:31, 29 Jan
A girl who went missing four years ago has been found in Almaty.
A woman from Kazakhstan reported her 16-year-old daughter missing in the Turkestan region in 2021. After four years, the girl was found in Almaty, according to NUR.KZ, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
08:31, 29 Jan
"Master of Disguise": A lynx roaming in Katon-Karagay was captured on a camera trap.
In the Katon-Karagay National Nature Park, a lynx has been spotted, reports NUR.KZ, citing the country's Committee for Forestry and Wildlife.
08:31, 29 Jan
Speed limits on the Karaganda-Astana highway will be reduced to 60 km/h.
During inclement weather, the speed limit on the Karaganda-Astana highway will be reduced to 60 km/h. This information was shared during a briefing at the Regional Communications Service, as reported by NUR.KZ citing the Akimat of Karaganda Region.
08:31, 29 Jan
Severe rainfall and icy conditions: a storm warning has been issued for several regions in Kazakhstan.
A storm warning has been issued in several regions of Kazakhstan due to deteriorating weather conditions on Wednesday, January 29, reports NUR.KZ, citing the RGP "Kazhydromet."
08:31, 29 Jan
A mystery even for GPS: Discover how people live in the "ghost town" of Almaty region.
In a residential area of the Almaty region, located between the villages of Zhambyl and Batan, approximately 300 people reside. However, this area lacks a name, legal status, and an official address, reports the Almaty television channel.
08:31, 29 Jan
"Entrepreneurs will pass on costs to the public," says expert on the increase in VAT.
Experts are actively discussing an extended government meeting involving the president. In particular, specialists have commented on the proposal to increase VAT rates, according to the KTK television channel's website.
