Earthquake Hits Almaty on April 12, 2024
A seismic event shook Almaty, with the epicenter located in China, classified as an aftershock. The tremor reached 2 points in Almaty, similar to a previous event on April 10.
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Petropavlovsk Faces Water Shortage After Pump Station Accident
Petropavlovsk faces water shortage due to pump station accident, mayor assures resolution within four hours.
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Beware of Scammers Impersonating Kazakh Officials, Warns Almaty Region Authorities
Scammers in Kazakhstan are using the names of akims to deceive citizens, prompting warnings from regional authorities and government officials.
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80 People Evacuated by Military Helicopter Due to Flooding Threat in Kazakhstan
80 people, including 53 children, were evacuated from a village in Kazakhstan due to rising water levels, adding to the ongoing efforts to rescue people from disaster areas in the country.
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Kazakh Forensic Expert Gains Popularity After Testifying in High-Profile Case
Forensic expert impresses court with testimony and gains support on Instagram after 33 years of service.
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Kazakhstan Extradites Crime Group Leader from Azerbaijan
A criminal group leader from Azerbaijan has been extradited to Kazakhstan for smuggling goods and evading taxes, causing significant damage to the state.
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Ex-minister's trial reveals shocking details in murder case: Witness testimony
A detailed account of events leading up to the tragic murder of Saltanat Nukenova emerges in the trial of former minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, with the testimony of second defendant Bakhytzhan Bayzhanov shedding light on missed opportunities to prevent the heartbreaking loss of life.
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Financial Monitoring Agency Investigates Dam Break in Western Kazakhstan
The Financial Monitoring Agency is investigating the director of a company responsible for managing the Magadzhan Dam due to negligence that resulted in a breach and subsequent evacuations.
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Controversy in Astana Court as Defense Lawyer Requests Judge's Recusal
Defense lawyer demands the recusal of the judge in the murder case of the former Kazakh Minister of National Economy, citing issues with witness testimonies and courtroom proceedings.
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Court Proceedings Begin for Former Minister Accused of Brutal Murder
The trial of former Kazakh Minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of murdering his civil wife, has commenced in Astana.
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