News about Almaty oblast
Earthquake occurred in Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz — The country’s Emergency Ministry reported that an earthquake was recorded on April 8, 2026, at 10:55 p.m. Astana time.
09 April 00:04
Kazakhstan chooses site for second nuclear power plant: decree signed
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has finally decided on the site for the construction of its second nuclear power plant (NPP). The corresponding decree
03 February 11:45
Earthquake occurred in the south of Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – An earthquake has occurred in the south of Kazakhstan.
05 January 12:38
China, India and more: top countries sending tourists to Kazakhstan named
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is attracting more and more tourists from different countries. Tengrinews.kz asked the Ministry of Tourism which
29 December 2025 13:41
Not everyone in Almaty received the earthquake alert: MES explains why
Tengrinews.kz – On December 4, an earthquake occurred in Almaty and the Almaty region. Many Kazakhstanis noted that alerts arrived with a noticeable
05 December 2025 22:15
Earthquake occurred in the Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh seismologists have recorded an earthquake in the Almaty region.
24 November 2025 06:16
Revival of the Turan tiger: more big cats to be brought to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and Russia have signed a joint action plan on the import and adaptation of Amur tigers to the Almaty region.
13 November 2025 11:55
'Where winter meets autumn': Kazakhstani captures the beauty of Lake Issyk
Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh videographer has captured the mesmerizing beauty of Lake Issyk. The footage conveys a unique atmosphere and was filmed
03 October 2025 12:39
Spotted for the first time: red-listed animal filmed in Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz – A forest dormouse listed in Kazakhstan’s Red Book has been spotted in the Almaty region. This small nocturnal rodent is extremely
22 September 2025 14:48
State of emergency declared in Alatau due to large landfill fire
Tengrinews.kz – A local state of emergency of a technogenic nature has been declared in Alatau, Almaty region, following a large fire at a waste
18 September 2025 20:01
Landfill near Almaty burns for third day: firefighters from other regions arrive to help
Tengrinews.kz – A landfill for solid household waste in Almaty Region has been burning for the third day in a row. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of
17 September 2025 10:01
Alatau City to receive special status, says Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz - Highly praising China’s globally recognized achievements in digitalization, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need
02 September 2025 12:26
“I won’t say where this is.” Traveler finds hidden paradise in Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz - A Kazakh traveler has discovered a picturesque, almost “secret” spot in Almaty region — but decided not to reveal its exact
25 August 2025 12:49
Drugs disguised as corn: MIA and NSC carried out special operation
Tengrinews.kz – A whole drug plantation was discovered hidden among a cornfield in Almaty Region, citing Polisia.kz.
18 August 2025 11:17
Kazakhstan launches construction of its first nuclear power plant
Tengrinews.kz – The project for the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP) was officially launched, with a capsule-laying
08 August 2025 12:39
What Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant will look like
Tengrinews.kz – Preparations are underway in the Almaty region for the ceremonial launch of construction work on Kazakhstan's nuclear power
08 August 2025 11:03
Searched half the area but found nothing – Emergency Ministry on missing helicopter crew
Tengrinews.kz – Vice Minister for Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev commented on the prolonged search for the crew of the military helicopter
07 August 2025 14:15
25 billion tenge allocated for road repairs in Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz - Authorities in the Almaty region plan to build and renovate 660 kilometers of roads in 2025.
06 August 2025 21:57
Possible date announced for start of NPP construction in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The Atomic Energy Agency has issued a press announcement inviting journalists to the ceremonial launch of construction work
05 August 2025 12:50
Wildfire spreads across 8 hectares in foothills near Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - A large wildfire has broken out in the foothills of the Almaty region, covering an area of approximately 8 hectares (about 80,000
25 July 2025 21:06
