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WhatsApp introduces new account settings feature
Tengrinews.kz – WhatsApp has introduced a “Strict Account Settings” feature designed to enhance user security – among other things, it allows
28 January 2026
Passport for 3 million: risky marriage schemes to obtain Kazakhstan citizenship
Tengrinews.kz — A story about a foreign national allegedly seeking a fictitious marriage in exchange for money has gained traction on social
26 January 2026
Interior Ministry warned Kazakhstanis about dangerous posts on Threads
Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned Kazakhstanis about dangerous posts on the social network Threads, citing Polisia.kz.
26 January 2026
Passport may be required to register on social networks in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The possibility of using passport data for registration in social networks is being considered in Kazakhstan. This was reported
23 January 2026
Deputy proposes restricting social media access for minors
Tengrinews.kz — Mazhilis MP Erlan Sairov has spoken out in favor of possible restrictions on social media access for underage citizens of Kazakhstan.
21 January 2026
Messages about planned attacks on Shymkent schools circulating online
Tengrinews.kz – Messages containing threats of attacks on the city’s educational institutions have appeared in one of the Telegram channels
16 January 2026
“Moto-moto“: Kazakh man’s January swim amazes social media
Tengrinews.kz – A video showing a man calmly swimming in the Kapshagay Reservoir in the middle of winter has unexpectedly gone viral, drawing
09 January 2026
‘This is Kazakhstan, baby’: what is known about the author of the viral hit
Tengrinews.kz – The phrase “This is Kazakhstan, baby” has, in just a few weeks, turned into a meme and a soundtrack for thousands of clips.
09 January 2026
Women in Almaty report a foreigner harassing them with a strange request
Tengrinews.kz – A resident of Almaty reported a man who approached her underage daughter with a strange request. She decided to talk about it
25 December 2025
“Fairy tale footage”: Kazakh man captures sunset from a mountain summit
Tengrinews.kz — A Kazakh videographer has captured atmospheric sunset footage from the top of a mountain near Almaty.
23 December 2025
“Only about 500 left worldwide”: rare chick born at sanctuary
Tengrinews.kz - In one of the world’s largest urban eco-sanctuaries, a pair of rare New Zealand takahē birds-once believed to be infertile-has
23 December 2025
Blogger Mellstroy said he is wanted by Interpol at Kazakhstan’s request
Tengrinews.kz — The trash streamer Mellstroy (Belarusian citizen Andrey Burim), known for streaming gambling content, is reportedly wanted by
22 December 2025
What awaits Roblox in Kazakhstan, Deputy Minister says
Tengrinews.kz — In the corridors of the Senate, journalists asked whether Kazakhstan is considering restricting access to or blocking the popular
19 December 2025
Social media ban for children in Kazakhstan: which platforms it will affect
Tengrinews.kz — A draft law has been prepared in Kazakhstan that would ban users under 16 from registering on online platforms. The document
19 December 2025
“Alien spacecraft” 3I/ATLAS: when the comet will be closest to Earth
Tengrinews.kz — On December 19, comet 3I/ATLAS will be at its closest point to Earth. Experts at the Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute explained
19 December 2025
“Foreign messengers do not comply with the law”: lawmakers call for tighter regulation
Tengrinews.kz – Foreign messaging platforms operating in Kazakhstan pose risks to personal data security, distort fair competition and fail
17 December 2025
Video of rescuing a pair of swans touched Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz — Local residents in the Bayanaul District of Pavlodar Region rescued a pair of swans that were close to dying on the ice-covered
15 December 2025
Interior Ministry warns Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz - Police commented on messages circulating in messengers about an alleged “bait” on the road involving child car seats with a
15 December 2025
Children banned from using social media for the first time in the world
Tengrinews.kz – A ban on the use of social media by children has come into force in Australia, becoming the first such measure in the world.
10 December 2025
WhatsApp correspondence will be considered a contract: new legal norms
Tengrinews.kz – Messaging exchanges and voice messages may now have legal force as part of a contract. This was stated by Majilis deputy Murat
08 December 2025