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FlyArystan cancels flights from Astana to Georgia
Tengrinews.kz — Low-cost airline FlyArystan is temporarily suspending flights on the Astana–Kutaisi route. The airline confirmed this in response
23 January 2026
Foreign national lived at the Almaty airport for three months
Tengrinews.kz — A story has gone viral on Threads about a Nigerian citizen who, according to eyewitnesses, spent nearly three months at Almaty
23 January 2026
Flight delay compensation: Europe plans to update the rules
Tengrinews.kz — A flight delay in Europe can still cost airlines hundreds of euros. Despite proposals to tighten the rules, the European Parliament
22 January 2026
Blizzards to hit Astana, Almaty to see warming after snowfall
Tengrinews.kz — Weather forecasters have shared the outlook for Astana and Almaty for the next three days — January 23, 24, and 25.
22 January 2026
Russia plans to tighten entry rules
Tengrinews.kz – Russia is preparing to tighten the rules for the entry and stay of foreign nationals. Three bills at once have been submitted
22 January 2026
Skies reopen: flights resume in Iran
Tengrinews.kz – Iran has fully reopened its airspace for transit, arriving, and departing flights. The country’s airports are operating as normal,
15 January 2026
“Even stronger”: Kazakhstan passport climbs global ranking
Tengrinews.kz – The Kazakh passport has improved its position in the latest Henley & Partners Passport Index for 2026. The ranking covers
15 January 2026
US halts immigrant visas for 75 countries, Kazakhstan on the list
Tengrinews.kz – The United States has suspended the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries. The measure applies specifically
15 January 2026
US to suspend visa issuance for 75 countries
Tengrinews.kz – Starting January 21, the U.S. Department of State will temporarily suspend the issuance of all visas for 75 countries, according
15 January 2026
Sharp cold snap: after Astana, Almaty will also freeze
Tengrinews.kz — Meteorologists have released a weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for January 15, 16, and 17.
14 January 2026
Plane returns to Almaty airport due to warning indicator
Tengrinews.kz — An aircraft operating the Almaty–Kyzylorda flight returned to Almaty shortly after takeoff. The airline explained the reason
14 January 2026
Tough alcohol restrictions proposed in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Mazhilis deputy Magerram Magerramov stated that alcohol remains one of the key causes of crime in the country, and that the
14 January 2026
What are you not allowed to carry in your luggage in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Before traveling by train, passengers are advised to carefully check their luggage: some items are prohibited for transportation
14 January 2026
Deputy warns about threats to children on Roblox
Tengrinews.kz — A member of the Mazhilis, Shapak Unzila, has drawn attention to the risks that Kazakhstani children and teenagers may face on
14 January 2026
Attack on tankers carrying Kazakh oil: KazMunaiGas releases details
Tengrinews.kz — The tanker MATILDA, which was previously attacked by drones near the terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), was
13 January 2026
Tankers waiting to load Kazakh oil attacked near CPC terminal - Reuters
Tengrinews.kz – Oil tankers waiting to load Kazakh crude were attacked by drones near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in the
13 January 2026
Airlines fined over complaints from Kazakhstanis: penalties seen as largely symbolic
Tengrinews.kz – In 2025, Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) held four domestic airlines administratively liable for violations of passenger,
13 January 2026
Tourist boat capsizes in Thailand: eight Kazakhstanis injured
Tengrinews.kz – A serious collision between a tourist speedboat and a fishing vessel occurred in the Andaman Sea. Among those injured are eight
13 January 2026
New image of “alien spacecraft” 3I/ATLAS stuns astronomers
Tengrinews.kz – The US space agency NASA has released a new image of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS that has cast doubt on existing models
12 January 2026