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Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on the start of the holy month of Ramadan Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated Kazakhstanis on the beginning of the month of Ramazan.

19 February 2026

Why Almaty residents didn't receive earthquake alerts Tengrinews.kz – After the earthquake in Almaty, many questions and complaints appeared on social media about why no earthquake alerts were sent

17 February 2026

Burger King Kazakhstan fires foreign managers amid scandal Tengrinews.kz – Burger King Kazakhstan has fired two foreign managers amid a scandal involving a worker with autism and accusations of inappropriate

17 February 2026

Freezing temperatures expected in Astana after snowstorm, while Almaty will experience springlike warmth Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters have provided weather updates for Astana and Almaty over the next three days, February 18th to 20th.

17 February 2026

Scandal around Burger King Kazakhstan: one manager suspended from work Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has said it is monitoring a public controversy around Burger King Kazakhstan

17 February 2026

Passenger fails to buy ticket and wrecks airport Tengrinews.kz – A British tourist staged a full-on “battle with the kiosks” at Hong Kong Airport after a failed attempt to buy a ticket. Footage

17 February 2026

Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov posts photo that delights Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan figure skater and 2026 Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov posted a photo on his Instagram account that delighted

17 February 2026

World’s hardest-working countries ranked: Where does Kazakhstan stand? Tengrinews.kz – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its 2025 ranking of countries by average weekly working hours. According

16 February 2026

Inclusion dispute: Burger King Kazakhstan responds after autism-related controversy Tengrinews.kz – A public controversy has erupted around Burger King Kazakhstan after social media posts alleged unfair treatment of an employee

16 February 2026

Snowstorms to return to Astana, while Almaty will warm up to +11°C Tengrinews.kz – Weather forecasters have shared the forecast for Astana and Almaty for the next three days — February 14, 15, and 16.

13 February 2026

“This is global practice“: U.S. Ambassador comments on difficulties in obtaining visas for Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Julie Stufft, addressed questions about why it is difficult for Kazakhstanis to obtain tourist

13 February 2026

Kazakhstan plans to search for oil in another region Tengrinews.kz – Starting this year, Kazakhstan plans to search for oil in another region. This was announced by Kanat Yerubaev, the Acting Chairman

13 February 2026

‘Terrifying footage’: passenger plane forced to divert after engine failure Tengrinews.kz – A passenger plane of Nigerian airline Arik Air was forced to change course and make an emergency landing after an engine failure.

13 February 2026

Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry issues warning ahead of February 14 Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has warned citizens about a heightened risk of online fraud during holiday discounts

12 February 2026

Pavel Durov comments for the first time on the Telegram ban in Russia Tengrinews.kz – Telegram owner Pavel Durov has for the first time commented on the ban of the app in Russia.

11 February 2026

National Bank chief gives inflation forecast for 2026 Tengrinews.kz – National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov has outlined Kazakhstan’s inflation forecast for the current year while answering a

10 February 2026

Nurlan Saburov gives first comment after 50-year entry ban to Russia Tengrinews.kz – Stand-up comedian Nurlan Saburov has given his first comment after receiving a 50-year entry ban to Russia. On Sunday, 8 February,

09 February 2026

Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on reports comedian Nurlan Saburov was banned from entering Russia Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on reports claiming comedian Nurlan Saburov has been banned from entering

06 February 2026

Almaty residents report feeling tremors as quake hits Zhetysu Region: Emergency Ministry comments Tengrinews.kz – An earthquake occurred in Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu Region. Some Almaty residents also reported on social media that they felt tremors

05 February 2026