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Kazakhstan considers opening doors to migrants from Central Asia to address labor shortages Tengrinews.kz – In light of the expected labor shortage in Kazakhstan's economy, lawmakers have called for a reassessment of the country’s approach

12 December 2025

Astana braces for heavy snow while Almaty warms with rain: three-day forecast Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s meteorologists have issued a three-day weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for 12–14 December.

11 December 2025

US officially begins selling citizenship: price announced Tengrinews.kz – U.S. citizenship is being offered for purchase through a website created for obtaining the government’s “Trump Gold Card.” Earlier,

11 December 2025

Tokayev to visit Ashgabat Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Ashgabat on December 11–12 to participate in a forum dedicated to the International

11 December 2025

Children banned from using social media for the first time in the world Tengrinews.kz – A ban on the use of social media by children has come into force in Australia, becoming the first such measure in the world.

10 December 2025

Egypt denies rumors about increase in the entry visa fee Tengrinews.kz – Media outlets have circulated information claiming that the cost of an entry visa to Egypt has increased. In response, the country’s

10 December 2025

“The main thing is not to venture into the jungle“: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on Thailand-Cambodia clashes Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

09 December 2025

Seismologists warn of a possible 'giant' earthquake in Japan Tengrinews.kz – Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned that within the next week a “giant” earthquake, larger than usual, may occur in northern

09 December 2025

Almaty prepares for sharp weather deterioration Tengrinews.kz – Meteorologists are warning about worsening weather and the upcoming snowfall in Almaty. The city authorities have taken measures

08 December 2025

China is dissatisfied with how foreign media covered Hong Kong’s largest fire in 80 years Tengrinews.kz – China's national security office in Hong Kong has warned foreign media outlets not to spread “false information” or defame the

08 December 2025

Georgia introduces new entry requirement for all foreign visitors Tengrinews.kz – Starting January 1, 2026, entry into Georgia will only be permitted with valid medical insurance. The new rule applies to all

05 December 2025

Freezing Astana and rainy Almaty: three-day weather forecast Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s meteorological service has issued the weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for December 6, 7 and 8.

05 December 2025

The last supermoon of the year: when to see the cold moon Tengrinews.kz – On the night of December 4–5, 2025, residents of Kazakhstan will be able to observe the final supermoon of the year — the Cold

05 December 2025

No strong earthquakes expected in Almaty, emergency seismologists say Tengrinews.kz – Specialists at the National Scientific Center for Seismological Monitoring and Research under the Ministry of Emergency Situations

04 December 2025

Psychologists mobilized in Almaty to help residents cope after earthquake Tengrinews.kz – A psychological support hotline has been launched in Almaty following the earthquake that shook the city.

04 December 2025

Denmark to end letter deliveries starting next year Tengrinews.kz – Denmark will deliver its final paper letter at the end of December, marking the end of an era as the country prepares to dismantle

04 December 2025

Drunk raccoon wrecked a store and fell asleep in US Tengrinews.kz – A raccoon broke into a liquor store in the U.S., caused a mess, and—after clearly drinking too much alcohol - fell asleep in

04 December 2025

Elon Musk names a possible future US president Tengrinews.kz – American entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk stated that the United States is at the beginning of a “great 12-year span,”

03 December 2025

Blizzards expected across most of Kazakhstan in the coming days Tengrinews.kz – Kazhydromet meteorologists have issued a weather forecast for 2–4 December, predicting unstable conditions and widespread snowfall

01 December 2025