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New airports in East Kazakhstan set to open in 2026
Tengrinews.kz – Authorities in East Kazakhstan have shared fresh details on two long-awaited airport projects, confirming that both facilities
20 November 2025
'Not in hibernation yet': bear caught on video in East Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A bear was caught on video in the Markakol Nature Reserve, and the footage has gone viral online.
24 October 2025
“From Autumn to Winter“: Kazakh videographer captures rare seasonal moment
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh videographer Serik Askarov, known for his landscape work in East Kazakhstan, has shared a new video capturing the rare
16 October 2025
New airport in Kazakhstan to open in 2026
Tengrinews.kz – The airport in Zaysan, East Kazakhstan Region, is scheduled to open in 2026, the regional Department of Passenger Transport
06 October 2025
Gang involving 19 foreign nationals detained in East Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – 21 people have been detained for illegal gold and precious metal mining in the East Kazakhstan Region, according to KTK.
12 September 2025
Earthquake occurred in eastern Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – An earthquake occurred in the East Kazakhstan Region.
28 August 2025
Photographer showcases beauty of Altai Mountains
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakh photographer Dmitry Dotsenko has unveiled a series of breathtaking images of the Altai Mountains, capturing landscapes
27 August 2025
East Kazakhstan resident caught with rare bird from Red Book
Tengrinews.kz - In the East Kazakhstan region, police detained a driver who was found with a rare bird listed in Kazakhstan’s Red Book (national
13 August 2025
Six-year-old blown away in inflatable ball on Lake Alakol rescued by police officer
Tengrinews.kz - A potential tragedy was narrowly avoided on Lake Alakol thanks to the quick actions of a police officer, citing Polisia.kz.
28 July 2025
Residents report magnitude-4 tremors in East Kazakhstan and Abai regions
Tengrinews.kz – People across several districts in East Kazakhstan and Abai regions felt tremors of up to 4 points on the MSK-64 intensity scale
23 July 2025
Earthquake strikes East Kazakhstan Region
Tengrinews.kz – An earthquake was recorded in East Kazakhstan Region, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
23 July 2025
Sirens to sound across Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The national command and staff exercise "Zher-2025" will take place in Kazakhstan, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
22 July 2025
Multi-million embezzlement scheme uncovered at Ust-Kamenogorsk Airport
Tengrinews.kz – The investigation into large-scale embezzlement, abuse of power, and money laundering involving the management of Ust-Kamenogorsk
16 July 2025
Tourist films predator in Katon-Karagai National Park
Tengrinews.kz - A lynx was caught on camera along the “Irek” tourist route in Katon-Karagai National Park in the East Kazakhstan region.
21 June 2025
Kazakhstan broke 81-year-old temperature record
Tengrinews.kz – According to data from the RSE "Kazhydromet," March 2025 was one of the warmest months in Kazakhstan over the past decade.
18 April 2025
Three regions warned of potential river flooding
Tengrinews.kz – Due to rising temperatures, three regions of Kazakhstan are expected to experience rapid snowmelt, which may lead to a dangerous
10 April 2025
Latvian nationals sentenced to 11 years in East Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Two Latvian citizens have been sentenced in East Kazakhstan for producing 125 kilograms of mephedrone, according to the press
07 April 2025
Torn-off roofs and power outages – aftermath of hurricane in East Kazakhstan Region
Tengrinews.kz – A powerful squall wind hit East Kazakhstan Region on the night of April 5. The regional akimat reported on the aftermath of
07 April 2025
Ust-Kamenogorsk has switched to a new work schedule
Tengrinews.kz - Institutions in Ust-Kamenogorsk are switching to a new work schedule.
20 March 2025
Ridder residents have a new work schedule
Tengrinews.kz - The work schedule for government institutions, enterprises, and social services has changed in Ridder.
14 March 2025