News about Kazakhstan
Kazakh users push Paulo Coelho’s post to the top of his social media
Tengrinews.kz – Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho has drawn the attention of social media users after sharing an archival photo from his trip to
18 February 2026
Tokayev congratulates Japan’s “iron lady” on re-election
Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a congratulatory telegram to Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on
18 February 2026
Samodelkina sets personal best in Olympic debut at 2026 Winter Games
Tengrinews.kz – Nineteen-year-old Kazakh figure skater Sofya Samodelkina delivered a personal best performance in her Olympic debut at the 2026
18 February 2026
Tokayev to visit the United States at Trump’s invitation
Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a working visit to the United States at the invitation of US President
18 February 2026
Cold and snow to hit Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Kazhydromet forecasters have presented the weather forecast for 19, 20 and 21 February.
18 February 2026
Kazakh athletes in the fight for Olympic medals: where and when to watch
Tengrinews.kz – Today, 18 February, eight Kazakhstani athletes will compete in four events at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
18 February 2026
Tokayev ratifies two international agreements
Tengrinews.kz – Tokayev has ratified two international agreements, according to Akorda.
18 February 2026
Why Almaty residents didn't receive earthquake alerts
Tengrinews.kz – After the earthquake in Almaty, many questions and complaints appeared on social media about why no earthquake alerts were sent
17 February 2026
Freezing temperatures expected in Astana after snowstorm, while Almaty will experience springlike warmth
Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters have provided weather updates for Astana and Almaty over the next three days, February 18th to 20th.
17 February 2026
Response to chinese brands: Kazakhstan considers launching its own car brand
Tengrinews.kz – Rustam Karagoishin, Chairman of the "Baiterek" Holding, revealed that Kazakhstan is considering the production of cars under
17 February 2026
Unacceptable losses: 285 children died on Kazakhstan’s roads
Tengrinews.kz – Last year, 285 children tragically lost their lives in road traffic accidents in Kazakhstan. The distressing statistic was shared
17 February 2026
Kazakhstan's olympian finish delights fans worldwide
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan's short track speed skating athlete Abzal Azhgaliev stunned fans with his remarkable finish in the 500-meter qualification
17 February 2026
Precipitation, fog and ice: storm warning issued across all of Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A storm warning has been issued across all of Kazakhstan.
17 February 2026
Tokayev sends telegram to Xi Jinping
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the People’s Republic of China, according
17 February 2026
Precipitation, blizzards and ice: weather in Kazakhstan for February 17
Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters are predicting precipitation, icy conditions, and strengthening winds with blizzards on 17 February. From 18 February,
17 February 2026
What is known about sensational Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstani skater Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy in men’s singles figure skating.
16 February 2026
Tokayev holds phone call with Putin
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing the Akorda press
16 February 2026
Snow and blizzards forecast for Astana, while Almaty warms up to +18°C
Tengrinews.kz – Weather forecasters have released the outlook for Astana and Almaty for February 17–19.
16 February 2026
Nine highways closed due to severe weather in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Nine highway sections in the Akmola Region and North Kazakhstan Region have been temporarily closed due to worsening weather
16 February 2026
World’s hardest-working countries ranked: Where does Kazakhstan stand?
Tengrinews.kz – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its 2025 ranking of countries by average weekly working hours. According
16 February 2026