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Dental implants have given millions of people the ability to regain full chewing function and avoid removable dentures. However, an estimated 20% of patients eventually develop peri-implantitis, a serious inflammatory condition that affects the jawbone. In many cases, antibiotics are not fully effective.

Researchers from Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine say they have identified a key reason standard antibacterial drugs often fail to treat implant-related inflammation. The findings were published in the journal PNAS Nexus.

Titanium particles may drive bone damage

In the study, scientists found that bone destruction may be driven not only by bacterial...

Eleonora Berg, an Almaty resident known on social media as Lelya Berg, has publicly accused her father of sexually abusing her during childhood and says she is seeking to have the case reexamined by law enforcement authorities.

According to Berg, the abuse took place between the ages of 6 and 9.

The allegations have drawn renewed public attention after Berg published a video of a conversation with her father. In the recording, she attempts to explain the lasting impact the alleged abuse has had on her life and mental health. Her father denies the accusations and says he does not...

Cuban authorities have reportedly begun distributing weapons to some civilians amid concerns about a potential confrontation with the U.S., according to the Venezuelan newspaper Versión Final.

Read also: Cuba in the dark: Trump’s takeover threats spark chaos.

The reported measures come amid heightened tensions in the Caribbean and growing speculation about possible future U.S. actions toward Cuba.

Government reportedly increasing preparedness

According to the report, Cuban authorities have instructed government agencies and local communities to strengthen preparedness measures and review emergency response plans.

Residents cited by local media said concerns...

The end of spring brought one of the season’s most visually striking lifestyle events in Kazakhstan. On May 30, the private fashion show “Fashion. Peonies. Art.” took place on the picturesque grounds of Daisy Flower Farm, offering guests a blend of fashion, nature and art against the backdrop of blooming peony fields.

Now in its second season, the project seeks to unite fashion and the natural environment while bringing together Almaty’s creative community.

Runway among the flowers

The event’s main attraction was its setting. Located against the dramatic backdrop of the Trans-Ili Alatau...

Kazakhstan’s women’s volleyball team defeated Indonesia in straight sets in its second match of the AVC Women’s Nations Cup in the Philippines.

The Kazakh team secured a 25-19, 25-19, 25-19 victory, improving its position in Group B.

Strong response after opening match

Indonesia entered the match with momentum after upsetting Iran 3-1 in its tournament opener. However, Kazakhstan proved stronger in the decisive moments of each set.

Unlike its opening-match victory over Hong Kong, where it dropped one set, the team coached by Askar Shalkibekov completed a clean sweep against Indonesia.

Group standings tighten

Results in...

Zhassulan Bazarbay, a Kazakh singer, became emotional during an interview on Khabar TV after hearing an AI-generated version of his daughter’s voice. The moment left the artist visibly moved, forcing him to pause the broadcast as he struggled to hold back tears.

Bazarbay’s daughter was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old. Now in her early teens, she has begun to speak gradually after years of therapy and consultations with specialists in Kazakhstan and abroad.

During the interview, journalists used artificial intelligence to recreate the girl’s voice and played a message expressing gratitude to her father.

The high-profile trial of Sultan Sarsemaliyev, who is accused of the brutal murder of four members of the Karabalin family, his in-laws, continued in the Atyrau criminal court on Thursday. With witness testimony now complete, the court moved on to reviewing video evidence in the case.

Read also: The haunting case of a vanished family in western Kazakhstan.

Footage shown in court included recordings from the exhumation of the victims’ remains, a crime scene inspection, investigative actions conducted in the village of Zhangeldin, and video of Sarsemaliyev’s initial interrogations.

The emotional...

Warning signs for drivers entering the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) have begun to appear in Almaty. Kursiv Lifestyle explains what area is affected and how the initiative is expected to improve air quality in the city.

The pilot zone is bounded by Bogenbay Batyr Street, Zheltoksan Street, Abay Avenue and Dostyk Avenue. A total of 134 road signs and information boards will be installed at entry and exit points.

A LEZ is a low-emission zone where access for higher-emitting vehicles may be restricted in the future.

However, the project is currently in...

Green SM, a taxi and ride-hailing company from Vietnam, is planning to expand into Kazakhstan. The company has already held its first presentation for local drivers, outlining the terms and conditions, bonus system and rental program for VinFast VF6 electric vehicles. However, instead of generating widespread enthusiasm, the presentation raised a number of questions among drivers about how the new service will operate.

Big promises from Green SM

According to company representatives, the service will operate a fleet of VinFast electric vehicles, with the company retaining up to 83% of trip revenue.

«We don’t...

According to Freedom Holding Corp. CEO Timur Turlov, the company relies on big data and machine learning when estimating insurance costs. By using AI, analyzing traffic camera data and parsing court decisions, it is possible to determine responsibility for accidents occurring at different times of day. This allows Freedom to offer cashback of up to 40% to low-risk drivers, giving it a competitive advantage over insurers that cannot segment risks as accurately. The businessman revealed this while speaking to students at Stanford.

Last summer, the Stanford Graduate School of Business released a case study on Freedom Holding Corp.’s digital ecosystem...

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has cut its base rate to 17% for the first time since October 2025, bringing it below 18%. The decision was made at a Monetary Policy Committee meeting on June 5, 2026.

The base rate will remain at 17% at least until the next National Bank decision scheduled for July 24, 2026.

The National Bank noted that the slowdown in inflation to 10.4% in May and an upward revision of its forecast to 9%-11% for this year, affected the decision. Household inflation expectations over the next...

On June 4, Kazakhstani Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov met young figure skaters at Complex Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 3 in Almaty and presented them with gift certificates to purchase sports equipment. 

The meeting was held to mark International Children’s Day, celebrated on June 1 in Kazakhstan. The athlete gifted 30 certificates, each worth about $411, for a total of roughly $12,334.

«Today I met children practicing figure skating at Complex Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 3 in Almaty and presented them with a small gift to mark...

On Wednesday, June 3, President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, accompanied by a delegation of government officials and representatives of the national business community. The two heads of state held bilateral talks, followed by expanded discussions with their delegations. A bilateral business forum was also held on the same day.

The Cypriot president’s visit was marked by a series of events aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Although diplomatic relations between the two countries were established 34 years ago, the Embassy of Cyprus in Astana was officially opened only this week...

Since June 2, authorities in Fukushima, Japan, have been unable to capture a bear that has been on the loose in the area. The animal has injured four people, though none of the injuries is believed to be life-threatening. The bear was hiding at a factory but eventually escaped through a window, evading capture by authorities, Kyodo reported.

Earlier this week, media outlets circulated a video showing a bear knocking a man to the ground near a building and then running inside before it could do anything else...

South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Dong-young — head of the ministry overseeing inter-Korean relations — held talks with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on advancing dialogue on the Korean Peninsula, after delivering a speech at the 11th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue in the Mongolian capital, the ministry said in a statement.

At the meeting, Chung highlighted Mongolia’s unique position as a country maintaining friendly ties with both Koreas. With this in mind, the minister asked the Mongolian side to continue encouraging North Korea to return to the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue and to jointly explore opportunities for trilateral cooperation between the...

Kazakhstan’s central bank is preparing sweeping changes to the country’s cryptocurrency market, ranging from a crypto amnesty to loans backed by digital assets. The plans were outlined by Binur Zhalenov, deputy chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, at the Solana Summit, according to Forbes Kazakhstan.

National Bank to create crypto oversight committee

According to Zhalenov, the National Bank plans to establish a specialized committee that will serve as the central coordinating body for the country’s cryptocurrency industry.

The regulator is currently testing several new segments of the digital asset market through a

Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor fetal health through the mother’s abdomen.

The device, known as UPatch, is a soft, skin-mounted sensor designed to provide real-time monitoring throughout pregnancy. It was developed by researchers at Stanford University, working in collaboration with scientists from the University of Oxford and the University of California.

Real-time monitoring beyond traditional ultrasounds

Currently, fetal health is typically assessed during periodic ultrasound examinations that provide only brief snapshots of the baby’s condition. The new patch is designed to enable longer-term, continuous monitoring, even when the fetus...

Global public health is undergoing a massive shift as cigarette use drops to historic lows in many parts of the world. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights the diverse strategies nations use to curb tobacco dependence, ranging from aggressive taxation to cultural re-engineering. Since 2000, global smoking rates have plunged by approximately one-third, marking one of the fastest behavioral changes in modern history.

Read also: Maldives makes history with ‘lifetime’ smoking ban for new generation.

Nigeria and Ethiopia currently maintain some of the lowest smoking rates globally, aided by...

Most analysts and market experts expect the National Bank of Kazakhstan to cut its base rate for the first time in nearly eight months. Forecasts from Freedom Broker, Halyk Finance, and the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan (AFK) all point to a rate reduction.

Majority of experts expect a cut

A majority of financial market professionals (56%) surveyed by the AFK expect the National Bank to lower the base rate from the current 18% to 17.5% at its June 5 meeting, citing a moderation in annual inflation to 10.4%.

The remaining respondents expect the rate...

According to Freedom Events CEO Victoria Torgunakova, rumors of a possible Eminem concert in Kazakhstan have influenced the plans of thousands of Kazakhstanis. She also noted that booking fees for many Western artists invited to perform in Kazakhstan are significantly higher than in neighboring countries.

The power of anticipation

In April 2026, Yesset Baitassov, CEO of the Directorate of Sports Facilities, mentioned the possibility of Eminem visiting Kazakhstan as part of a broader tour. However, no agreements had been reached at the time: no contracts had been signed and no performance dates had been scheduled.

Nevertheless, speculation about...

In China’s Xinjiang region, a robot performer kicked a child during a show at a tourist attraction. The incident was caught on video and quickly spread across social media.

The footage shows the robot kicking a boy during a martial arts demonstration. After the blow, the child clutched his stomach, doubled over in pain, and began to cry.

The boy’s mother said that she reported the incident to the police. According to her, park employees did not respond promptly to the situation. Allegedly, the robot was controlled by the park administration.

A...

Enrique Iglesias addressed his fans in Kazakhstan and Slovakia — countries on the tour following Poland — on Threads. The artist pinned a video of himself performing a suggestive dance to the post. Notably, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture had previously said it imposed restrictions on inappropriate content in his performance and prohibited lip-syncing. The reference is likely to be one of the hallmarks of his shows: kissing female fans on stage.

«Coming to Kazakhstan and Slovakia next!!! Can’t wait to see all of you!!!» the post read.

Freedom Travel has launched a hotel booking platform featuring more than 3 million properties worldwide. Freedom Travel CEO Igor Boyko unveiled the new service during the Freedom Impressions Talk on June 3 and outlined the company’s plans for expansion into the European market.

Features and pricing

Unlike the package tours already available within the Freedom ecosystem, the new platform is aimed at independent travelers who prefer to plan their own trips.

«These are fundamentally different products. Tours are organized packages that include a predetermined hotel, flight and transfer, with a relatively limited selection of destinations...

In the Zhetysu district in Almaty, a road collision occurred during the detention of a suspect. A driver passing by got distracted by the proceedings and rammed the taxi, the city’s Police Department reported.

During the patrol, a Kia pulled up to the police crew, and a foreign-national driver got out and asked for help.

The taxi driver claimed that a passenger in the back seat threatened him with a pistol and demanded to be driven to a settlement outside the city. Police officers blocked the hatchback and detained the suspect.

During the inspection, a toy...