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…
Kazakh actor and comedian Anuar Nurpeisov used AI to translate Kairat Nurtas’s hit «Almatynyn Tunderi-ai» into French. Kursiv LifeStyle looked at why many viewers think the translated version works surprisingly well. In the video, an AI-generated version of Nurtas’s voice performs the song in French while Nurpeisov dances along. Most…
“Spider-Man” star Tom Holland revealed that he once decided to message Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland, but the striker ghosted him. The actor shared the funny story during an appearance on «The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.» Holland said he saw the Norwegian forward at the Monaco Grand Prix in June…
Almaty authorities plan to launch the city’s first light rail transit (LRT) line by the end of 2027. The previous target was the first quarter of 2029. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is currently known about the project. The Almaty City Mobility Department told 24.kz that preparatory work is already…
Japanese company Nissin has introduced the world’s first instant noodles that don’t require boiling water to prepare. Instead, you simply soak them in cold water. The new product, Hiyashi Cup Noodles, will go on sale across Japan on July 20. It is the first product of its kind in the…
Jackie Chan, the legendary Hong Kong action star, director and martial artist, has arrived in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region to take part in the filming of the new movie «Armour of God: Ultimatum.» Upon his arrival at Aktau International Airport, he was welcomed by Mangystau Region Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay. According to…
Meta has disabled a controversial AI image-generation feature after widespread user backlash. Kursiv LifeStyle looked into why critics considered it a potential privacy risk on Instagram. The feature was introduced as a creative tool that allowed users to generate and edit images directly within Meta AI. One of its most…
Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias reposted a video by Kazakh artist and content creator Assel Sabyrzhankyzy on his social media. He briefly captioned a post: «See you soon Kazakhstan.» Kursiv LifeStyle shares the details. The video reposted by Iglesias features the artist using a carpet instead of a traditional canvas. Accompanied…
TikTok has removed more than 1.28 million videos in Kazakhstan during the first quarter of 2026. The majority of violations were detected before users could report them. Kursiv LifeStyle explains the details. According to TikTok’s Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the platform deleted around 1.28 million videos in Kazakhstan between January…
A new feature is under development for WhatsApp that may come in handy for those who keep forgetting to wish friends and relatives a happy birthday — the messaging app is testing birthday reminders. According to WABetaInfo, the app will feature a dedicated section listing upcoming birthdays for contacts. When…
