A company that rents stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) is introducing an unusually romantic summer tradition in Aktau: concerts on the Caspian Sea. The concerts take place at dawn, at 6 a.m. The performer sits on a special floating platform while the audience listens from SUP boards. Four concerts have already been…
In the Chinoz district of Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region, local authorities and police are visiting residents’ homes to check whether their yards are properly maintained and their houses are clean. The inspections began ahead of Uzbekistan’s Independence Day, celebrated on Sept. 1. In late July, the district administration posted a message…
Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, best known for playing Jaime Lannister in “Game of Thrones,” spoke to reporters at Comic Con Astana 2026. Kursiv LifeStyle highlights the most interesting takeaways from his answers. The actor arrived in Astana a day before the press conference and had time to explore the city.…
A Colombian woman says she found an unusual way to make money: collecting gossip about her neighbors, documenting it in a notebook and selling the information to anyone willing to pay. According to her, the venture was so profitable that it enabled her to buy two homes. Miryam, a retiree…
Dimash Qudaibergen has unveiled his new DiMENSIONS world tour. According to the artist’s official website, the project aims to show fans a different side of the singer — not only as an artist with a unique voice, but also as a person. According to the project organizers, the title “DiMENSIONS”…
Comic Con Astana 2026 will once again host an international cosplay competition offering a prize pool of 20 million tenge (about $42,562). Kursiv LifeStyle explains who will serve on the judging panel and what prizes are on offer. This year, the competition will once again bring together cosplayers from different…
Aug. 12 will be a special day for astronomy enthusiasts. People in Kazakhstan will be able to witness two rare celestial events — a planetary parade and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Kursiv LifeStyle explains the best time to observe them and what makes the event so special.…
Renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen has released a new original song, “Yazgı” — the artist’s first composition in Turkish. He announced the release on social media, thanking fans around the world for their longstanding support. «We were taught from childhood that an artist must win the love of their audience.…
Actor and stunt performer Jackie Chan has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for filming. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at where in Azerbaijan the filming will take place. Those visiting the capital’s main landmarks may catch a glimpse of Asian Hawk. These include Icherisheher (the Old City), Highland Park, the Baku Funicular, the…
A female Amur tiger named Umit was released into the wild in the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve, becoming the first tiger to return to Kazakhstan’s natural habitat since tigers disappeared from the country more than 70 years ago. Freedom Holding Corp. sponsored the animal’s transport. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the…
Filming of “Armour of God: Ultimatum” has concluded in Aktau. Salem Entertainment shared behind-the-scenes footage. The company said that the film was shot on water, on land and from the air. «A heartfelt thank you to the people of Aktau for your hospitality, warm welcome and incredible support throughout our…
Kazakh blogger Amir Tazhibayev shared a story about a minor parking lot accident that resonated with social media users. After he posted a video about the incident, many commenters praised the blogger for his respectful treatment of an elderly man. According to Tazhibayev, a retired man accidentally hit his Porsche…
A new restaurant serving Central Asian cuisine, Beshbarmak, has opened in the heart of Dresden, next to the famous Gothic cathedral, the Frauenkirche. The restaurant opened its doors on July 1, offering guests what it describes as «Central Asian cuisine with soul.» To make visitors’ first experience even more memorable,…
Renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen has released a music video for his song «Aqerke.» The video is available on the artist’s official YouTube channel. Kursiv LifeStyle watched it and shares what may impress viewers. Although the song is about love for a woman and parting with her, the video portrays…
A historical document discovered in the archives of a centuries-old convent in Florence has revealed a recipe for a medicinal tonic made from Bolivian coca leaves and kola nuts, The Guardian reported. Father Manuel Russo, rector of the San Marco convent, found the undated document while organizing the convent’s pharmacy…
Let Loose, an American company specializing in gut health products, has released an unusual product. Its Sh*t Shoes, designed to make bowel movements easier by improving posture on the toilet, quickly went viral on social media. Although the shoes resemble retro platform sandals, they are not intended for walking, as…
WhatsApp has expanded the functionality of its web version. Users can now make audio and video calls directly from a browser without installing a separate desktop app. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the changes. Both private and group calls are now available in the web version. According to the…
French DJ and musician Vincent Belorgey, better known as Kavinsky, has died at his home in Paris at the age of 50. The Paris prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the musician’s death. No further details have been released. Kavinsky rose to international fame with…
Japanese radio station Kiryu FM will once again air a special broadcast of its «Music Forever» program dedicated to the work of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Dimash Qudaibergen. According to the singer’s official website, the broadcast is scheduled for July 30. The program’s highlight will be Kiryu FM’s…
Halit Ergenç, the Turkish actor best known for his portrayal of Suleiman the Magnificent in the historical drama «Magnificent Century,» will visit Kazakhstan this fall. A meet-and-greet with the actor is scheduled for Sept. 14 in Almaty. Ergenç has already released a video invitation on Instagram, personally inviting his Kazakhstani…
The Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for Qantas’ ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights, has completed a nonstop test flight from Australia to France lasting more than 24 hours. The aircraft flew 24 hours and 24 minutes from Melbourne to Toulouse, France, in a major milestone for the program. Record-breaking test flight The test…
A wave of criticism erupted on Threads after a Karaganda resident said she was denied a job at a dental clinic because she wears a hijab. Kazakh users sharply criticized the clinic in the comments and accused its management of discrimination. A Threads user shared a screenshot of a conversation…
It’s not just your phone, headphones, smartwatch or glasses that need charging anymore… Now you may have to check the battery on your slippers, too. Nike, in collaboration with Hyperice, has unveiled the Air Zoom Hyperslide, a pair of smart recovery slippers designed to help athletes recover after workouts. The…
As Almaty prepares to welcome Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for his Ye Tour 2026 show, concert organizers have shared details of the preparations. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at what spectators can expect. Aituar Alibekov, director of concert project development at First Media Group, said that more than…
