News about Almaty oblast

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

Military helicopter disappears from radar in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Search operations are underway in the Almaty region for a missing military helicopter, citing the Ministry of Defense.

25 July 2025 15:47

Flood risk warning issued for Almaty and Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet has issued a warning to residents of Almaty and the Almaty region about the risk of localized flooding caused by

10 July 2025 10:42

Interior ministry conducts special operation in Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - Officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) have shut down a major underground drug laboratory in the Almaty region,

07 July 2025 20:33

Train hits and kills two people in Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - A tragic incident occurred on the evening of June 23 on the Otar – Almaty-1 section of the railway. Two individuals entered

24 June 2025 17:30

“Unique footage“: maral calf filmed in a National Park in southern Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – A video featuring a young maral (red deer) calf filmed in the territory of the Kolsai Lakes National Park in Almaty Region has

20 June 2025 11:52

New work schedule announced for residents of Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - A new work schedule has been introduced in the Almaty region. The information was confirmed by the regional akimat's press service.

17 June 2025 10:05

'Breaking Bad' in Kazakhstan: Country’s largest drug lab uncovered near Almaty Tengrinews.kz - Police in the Almaty region have shut down what they say is the largest drug laboratory ever discovered in Kazakhstan, according

16 May 2025 10:21

Water level rises in Shelek River due to reservoir discharge Tengrinews.kz - The water level in the Shelek River near the village of Malybai in the Almaty region has risen due to the discharge from the

05 May 2025 11:28

Earthquake recorded in Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - An earthquake occurred in the Almaty region near the village of Kegen and the border with Kyrgyzstan, according to the Institute

02 May 2025 11:01

Six people posing as police officers detained in Almaty Tengrinews.kz - Six people impersonating police officers have been detained in Almaty and the Almaty Region, police officials reported.

28 April 2025 16:29

Snow leopard was captured on camera trap in Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - A snow leopard was captured on camera traps installed at watering sites in the Altyn-Emel National Park in the Almaty region.

26 February 2025 20:56

Construction site of first NPP has been approved in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - The construction site of the NPP (nuclear power plant) has been officially approved in Kazakhstan. The corresponding resolution

25 February 2025 17:04

Foreigners’ half-naked party near Almaty ended in regret Tengrinews.kz - Foreigners threw a half-naked party and were arrested for 15 days in the Almaty region.

25 February 2025 16:34

NSC dismantled drug lab in Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC) department for the Almaty region, in coordination with the prosecutor's office, has uncovered

11 February 2025 13:32

Almaty residents face restricted access to certain tourist sites Tengrinews.kz - Ile-Alatau State National Nature Park has announced the closure of access to Lake Issyk until the end of March.

28 January 2025 09:53

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