“This is global practice“: U.S. Ambassador comments on difficulties in obtaining visas for Kazakhstanis “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 20:22
Kazakhstan plans to search for oil in another region 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 19:43
‘Terrifying footage’: passenger plane forced to divert after engine failure Icon ‘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 12:08
Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry issues warning ahead of February 14 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 17:07
Pavel Durov comments for the first time on the Telegram ban in Russia 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 13:17
National Bank chief gives inflation forecast for 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 18:11
Nurlan Saburov gives first comment after 50-year entry ban to Russia 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 13:08
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on reports comedian Nurlan Saburov was banned from entering Russia 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 20:10
Almaty residents report feeling tremors as quake hits Zhetysu Region: Emergency Ministry comments 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 15:57
Over 1,000 Pakistani students study in Kazakhstan, Tokayev says Over 1,000 Pakistani students study in Kazakhstan, Tokayev says Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and Pakistan have agreed to continue cooperation in science and education, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said,
04 February 20:40
Kazakhstan and Pakistan consider launching direct flights Kazakhstan and Pakistan consider launching direct flights Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and Pakistan are discussing the possibility of introducing direct passenger flights, Akorda said.
04 February 20:23
“No means no”: Interior Ministry warns Kazakhstanis about stalking liability “No means no”: Interior Ministry warns Kazakhstanis about stalking liability Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has reminded citizens that privacy and personal safety are protected by law and that
03 February 20:24
Astana to get heavy snow as Almaty braces for rain: 3-day forecast Astana to get heavy snow as Almaty braces for rain: 3-day forecast Tengrinews.kz – Kazhydromet has released a weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for February 4–6, 2026. Astana is expected to see snow and
03 February 20:15
Top 10 travel scams to watch for in 2026, experts warn Top 10 travel scams to watch for in 2026, experts warn Tengrinews.kz – Travel brings new experiences, but also extra risk. Experts are warning that in 2026, scammers will lean harder on both old-school
30 January 17:23
“Up to +13°C“: Warm spell to reach Kazakhstan as snowstorms continue “Up to +13°C“: Warm spell to reach Kazakhstan as snowstorms continue Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will see unstable weather on January 31 and February 1–2, with snow, blizzards and icy conditions in several regions,
30 January 15:23
Earthquake strikes 212 kilometers from Almaty Icon Earthquake strikes 212 kilometers from Almaty Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh seismologists have recorded an earthquake in Kyrgyzstan.
30 January 12:13
Kazakhstan travelers to the UAE, Qatar and Egypt warned of flight changes Kazakhstan travelers to the UAE, Qatar and Egypt warned of flight changes Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh airlines have changed flight routes to the Middle East. Aircraft are now avoiding Iranian airspace, which has directly
29 January 14:30
Kazakh seismologists record earthquake in Kyrgyzstan Kazakh seismologists record earthquake in Kyrgyzstan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh seismologists have recorded an earthquake in Kyrgyzstan.
26 January 10:55
FlyArystan cancels flights from Astana to Georgia 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 17:09

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