Earthquake Felt in Zhetysu Region and Almaty
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Residents of Kazakhstan's Zhetysu Region and the city of Almaty felt earthquake tremors on the evening of June 4, according to the country's Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The earthquake was recorded by seismologists at 9:19 p.m. Astana time.
According to the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research under the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the epicenter was located within Kazakhstan, 316 kilometers northeast of Almaty. The earthquake originated at a depth of 30 kilometers.
The strongest tremors, reaching an estimated intensity of 4 points on the MSK-64 scale, were recorded in the city of Zharkent in the Panfilov District of the Zhetysu Region.
Tremors of up to 3 points were felt in Sarkand, Zhansugurov, Tekeli, Karabulak and several other settlements.
In Almaty, Taldykorgan, Konaev, Talgar, Yesik, Usharal and a number of other localities, the estimated intensity did not exceed 2 points.
No reports of casualties or damage have been received.
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Kazakh citizen Aitkul Zhumabekova was hospitalised in Ponta Delgada, on Portugal's Azores archipelago, after Qatar Airways Flight Doha-Miami made an emergency landing on July 8.
The ministry said the woman suffered an acute stroke. She is currently receiving medical treatment, and her condition is stabilising.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Portugal is providing the necessary consular and legal assistance to the relatives who are on the ground and is coordinating with the medical facility. The situation remains under the ministry's supervision," the Foreign Ministry said.
Earlier, the woman's daughter said on social media that her mother suffered a stroke during the flight. According to her, the aircraft made an emergency landing on Santa Maria Island, where her mother was unable to receive the specialised medical care she urgently needed.
The daughter said her mother was later transported by military aircraft to Ponta Delgada on another island in the Azores, a transfer that took 16 hours.
She received no medical care during that entire time," the daughter claimed.
According to her, the patient was admitted to a hospital in Ponta Delgada only after the 16-hour delay. She said her mother remained conscious but suffered paralysis on the left side of her body.
In the case of a stroke, the first few hours are the most critical. They simply left her in a place where she could not receive the necessary medical care," she said.
The daughter also said the family experienced difficulties obtaining information about the passenger's baggage and completing border procedures following the emergency landing.
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Kazakh Foreign Ministry: No Reports of Kazakh Citizens Among Victims of Bangkok Fire
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has received no information indicating that any Kazakh citizens were among those affected by the fire in Bangkok. The ministry said it continues to monitor the situation.
As of now, the competent authorities of Thailand have not provided any official information regarding possible Kazakh citizens affected by the fire, nor has the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Bangkok received any requests for assistance from Kazakh nationals. The matter remains under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev said.
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Kazakhstan Confirms Death of Citizen in Antalya Road Accident
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a Kazakh citizen in a road traffic accident in Antalya, Türkiye.
According to the ministry, the fatal accident occurred on June 15. Two days later, the victim's body was repatriated to Kazakhstan.
The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Antalya provided all necessary consular and legal assistance, including support with documentation, coordination with the Turkish authorities, and the repatriation of the body. The body was returned to Kazakhstan on June 17. The repatriation was carried out free of charge with the assistance of the employer and partner organizations," the ministry said.
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Illegal Night Street Racing in Almaty Ends with 10 Cars Impounded
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According to police, several cars were racing at high speed along one of the city's busiest thoroughfares, creating a serious danger for other road users.
The violators were spotted by a patrol police unit, which immediately alerted other officers. Within minutes, police blocked the convoy of vehicles on Ryskulov Avenue west of Kuderin Street.
Administrative reports were filed against all of the drivers for multiple traffic violations, including creating a hazardous traffic situation and violating maneuvering rules. All 10 vehicles, including several high-value cars, were taken to a specialized impound lot.
Police reiterated that illegal street racing poses a real threat to public safety and can lead to tragic consequences. They stressed that such violations will continue to be dealt with swiftly and that those responsible will be held accountable.
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