Astana will host the international Comic Con Astana festival from Aug. 6 to 9. One of the festival’s headline guests will be British-Spanish actor Taz Skylar, best known for playing Sanji in Netflix’s live-action series “One Piece,” the Astana mayor’s office announced. Skylar gained widespread recognition through his role of…
Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rain in the mountains around Almaty, which could trigger mudflows. Kursiv Lifestyle explains when it could be life-threatening to head into the mountains. During the recent 40°C heat, residents found relief in the mountains. They shared videos on social media showing dozens of people relaxing there,…
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of an 82-year-old Alaska bush pilot who argues that the state violated the Constitution by confiscating his $95,000 aircraft after authorities found a six-pack of beer on board, CNN reported. Kenneth Jouppi was convicted of a misdemeanor for transporting alcohol…
Spain’s national team became world champion for the second time in history, and Electronic Arts extended its unusual winning streak. The company’s football simulator once again correctly predicted the FIFA World Cup winner, making it five consecutive successful predictions. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how EA has managed to maintain its flawless…
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, has become the country’s first sitting mayor to take maternity leave, drawing widespread attention and sparking public debate, NBC News reported. Kawata, who became Japan’s youngest female mayor in 2023 at age 33, said she was surprised to discover…
At Pompeii Archaeological Park in Italy, one of the most unusual exhibits isn’t an ancient artifact but a collection of items returned by tourists. Over the years, visitors from around the world have mailed back stones, mosaic fragments and other objects they took from the archaeological site, often accompanied by…
This fall, direct flights between Almaty and Chongqing, one of the world’s most populous cities, will launch. Kazakh low-cost carrier FlyArystan will operate the route, the airline said in a statement. Regular direct flights on the Almaty-Chongqing-Almaty route will begin on Sept. 23. «The new service will become the airline’s…
Fans of Kazakhstani singer Dimash Qudaibergen created a 4.5-meter-tall sculpture of him. Kursiv LifeStyle found that the choice of the city where it was assembled was no coincidence. Artist Olga Lidia Hernández and her team created a balloon sculpture of the singer. The installation was put on display at a…
Amid an intense heat wave in China, parents have begun placing giant green winter melons in their babies’ cribs. Photos of babies hugging the nearly baby-sized gourds quickly went viral on social media. Winter melon, also known as wax gourd, is made up of nearly 95% water, allowing it to…
On July 19, Ricky Martin attended the Almaty Museum of Arts after performing his concert in the city. Kursiv LifeStyle explores which works impressed the singer the most. The Puerto Rican performer received a private guided tour and left a note of thanks in the museum’s guest book. The museum’s…
Christopher Nolan’s new film, «The Odyssey,» starring Matt Damon, got off to a triumphant start at the global box office. The film grossed $264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend, setting several box office records. In the U.S., the film earned $124.5 million, marking the biggest opening weekend for any…
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance, born Sunday, The Associated Press reported. The couple announced the news in a joint statement, saying both mother and baby are healthy and that their three older children — Ewan,…
Police in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region have deployed an artificial intelligence-powered robot dog for the first time. According to Polisia.kz, the technology has already delivered results. Over a two-day period, the robot helped police identify four people wanted or sought by authorities during large public gatherings. The robot dog was deployed…
Raushan Kudaibergen, the younger sister of renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen, took part in his brother’s challenge. Kursiv LifeStyle shares where she filmed the video and how the artist reacted. The entrepreneur supported Qudaibergen’s contest, in which fans are invited to film themselves dancing to Dimash’s new song “Aqerke” and…
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is set to play his first major public concert in Kazakhstan. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is currently known about the event. According to Kazakh blogger Beibit Alibekov, the show will take place at Central Stadium in Almaty on Aug. 14, 2026.…
Four venues from Almaty made it onto The World’s 50 Best Discovery, a guide highlighting restaurants, bars and hotels worth travelers’ attention worldwide. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the venues that made the prestigious list. Concept-driven restaurant and bar Cece, along with the bars Domashniy, Yellow Door and French…
Bryan Johnson, the American entrepreneur and biohacker behind the Blueprint longevity project, said he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the stomach lining. Johnson said the disease had been developing unnoticed for years. According to People, the only warning sign was…
The Latin American fan clubs of renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen held the Dears for Venezuela campaign. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how the funds raised to help earthquake victims were used. Seven of Dimash’s fan clubs from Latin American countries, along with representatives of various K-pop communities, took part in…
Kindergartens in several regions of Uzbekistan have temporarily closed due to abnormal heat, with temperatures in some areas reaching 46°C and dust storms expected across the country in the coming days, Daryo.uz reported. Preschools have been shut down in Karakalpakstan, as well as in certain districts of the Khorezm and…
Norway’s national football team striker Erling Haaland attended the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria show with his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how the popular footballer is connected to the fashion world. The couple attended the event in Sicily, where scenes from «The Godfather» were filmed. The…
As summer temperatures climb to new highs in Japan, its biggest city, Tokyo, is changing its workplace dress code to let government employees swap stifling suits for something cooler, including shorts where appropriate, Euronews reported. The move is the latest chapter in Japan’s long-running «Cool Biz» campaign, a national effort…
