News about Almaty oblast
Earthquake recorded 111 kilometers from Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh seismologists have registered an earthquake with its epicenter located 111 kilometers from Almaty on the territory of
09 June 09:58
Dozens of investment projects worth 2 trillion tenge - Tokayev presented with the future of Alatau
Tengrinews.kz — On June 2, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived on a working visit to the Almaty region. He reviewed the ongoing development of the
02 June 15:32
Kazakhstan to legalize air taxis as Mazhilis adopts amendments
Tengrinews.kz – The Mazhilis has adopted amendments to the law on the development of urban air mobility in Kazakhstan, including air taxis,
29 May 16:13
Several cities in Kazakhstan could be connected by LRT
Tengrinews.kz – There are currently no plans to extend the Almaty metro to the city of Alatau. Instead, authorities are considering the development
21 May 14:03
Unusual aircraft spotted in the sky over Alatau
Tengrinews.kz – A video of an unusual aircraft flying over the city of Alatau has appeared on social media. The post sparked active discussion
18 May 08:33
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
