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What happens to a tourist who breaks the law in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Swimming in a prohibited lake, flying a drone without a permit, or even having an expired visa — such situations can lead to
04 November 2025
NSC prevents terrorist attack in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – In September 2025, Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) prevented a terrorist attack being planned by five foreign
29 October 2025
Intoxicated foreign passenger causes scene on flight to Astana
Tengrinews.kz – Police removed a German citizen from a Frankfurt–Astana flight after he caused a disturbance while intoxicated.
22 October 2025
Foreign tourist apologizes for comments about “mafia” in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A video of a Moldovan tourist criticizing Kazakh law enforcement sparked heated discussion on social media. Police have clarified
21 October 2025
Erdogan signs new law: who can now work in Turkey without a special permit
Tengrinews.kz – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree changing the employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners. According
21 October 2025
Work in Turkey for Turkic-speaking foreigners: Erdogan changes rules
Tengrinews.kz – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has signed a decree changing the employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners in Turkey.
14 October 2025
How many foreigners work as executives in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – More than 15,000 foreign nationals from various countries are officially working in Kazakhstan, according to the Ministry of
29 September 2025
Foreigner seriously injured in the mountains of Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – Rescuers assisted a 49-year-old tourist from Slovakia who suffered a serious injury in the mountains near Almaty.
19 September 2025
Russians summoned by police over Kazakh bank cards
Tengrinews.kz – Russian citizens have begun receiving summonses for questioning over remotely issued Kazakhstani bank cards, according to the
19 September 2025
“Explosive” joke lands foreign passenger in trouble at Almaty airport
Tengrinews.kz – An 18-year-old foreign national was fined in Almaty International Airport after joking that he was carrying “an atomic bomb”
05 September 2025
How many foreigners officially work in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – As of August 1, 2025, more than 14,000 citizens from both near and far abroad have been employed in Kazakhstan. The Ministry
26 August 2025
Foreigner caught with a “full set” of violations in Astana
Tengrinews.kz – A foreign national who caught police attention after multiple traffic violations was detained in the center of the capital.
25 August 2025
102 million swindled from a foreigner in Kazakhstan: video of arrest
Tengrinews.kz – Members of a criminal group suspected of stealing over 102 million tenge from a Bulgarian citizen have been detained in the
08 August 2025
Coming from the UAE, China, and Turkey: What foreigners are treated for in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Health has revealed which countries' citizens come to Kazakhstan for medical treatment and what illnesses they
22 July 2025
Foreigner arrested in Almaty for disobeying police orders
Tengrinews.kz – A foreign citizen was detained by police in Almaty for disobeying lawful police orders, according to Polisia.kz.
02 July 2025
Six foreign nationals killed in traffic accident in Kostanay region
Tengrinews.kz – On the morning of May 20, a traffic accident occurred on the Almaty–Yekaterinburg highway, two kilometers from the "Kairak"
20 May 2025
Foreign fugitive was detained at Almaty airport
Tengrinews.kz - A foreign national wanted on an international warrant was detained at Almaty Airport.
30 April 2025
Thailand shortens visa-free stay for foreigners
Tengrinews.kz – Thailand has shortened the visa-free stay for foreigners from 60 to 30 days.
28 April 2025
How many refugees are in Kazakhstan – current data
Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has published data regarding foreigners seeking asylum in Kazakhstan.
25 April 2025
Work trip turned into 18 years in prison for foreigners in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Three foreign nationals have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Pavlodar.
15 April 2025