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Kazakhstan may introduce points-based penalties and mandatory retesting for traffic violators
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is considering a new points-based system for traffic offences that would send repeat violators to mandatory driver’s
01 December 2025
“All-red” phase introduced: Astana updates traffic light timing at key intersections
Tengrinews.kz – Astana has adjusted the operating mode of traffic lights at seven intersections, introducing a four-second all-red phase to
25 November 2025
Almaty administration targets traffic jams with new class schedule proposal
Tengrinews.kz – Almaty’s city administration has suggested introducing staggered start times for university classes in a bid to ease morning
11 September 2025
Traffic restrictions in Astana ahead of Kazakhstan-Wales match
Tengrinews.kz – Traffic in Astana will be restricted around the Astana Arena during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Kazakhstan and
04 September 2025
New work schedule introduced in Astana starting September 15
Tengrinews.kz - From September 15, several organizations in Astana will begin operating under a new work schedule. The decision aims to ease
03 September 2025
School’s back, traffic’s back: what’s happening on the roads of Almaty and Astana
Tengrinews.kz – With the start of the new school year, chaos has returned to the roads of Almaty and Astana.
03 September 2025
New mandatory subject may be introduced in Kazakhstan’s schools
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has proposed making road safety lessons a separate mandatory subject in the
27 August 2025
“Where are you?”: Dangerous TikTok trend spotted on car bumpers in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A new and bizarre TikTok trend has emerged in Kazakhstan: drivers across several cities have been spotted with the phrase “Where
25 August 2025
Roadworks to restrict traffic in Astana
Tengrinews.kz – Drivers in Astana are being advised to prepare for temporary traffic restrictions at the intersection of Zhumabaev Avenue and
19 July 2025
Capital Day concert in Astana: traffic restrictions announced
Tengrinews.kz – As Astana prepares to celebrate Capital Day on July 6, city officials have announced temporary traffic restrictions around Astana
05 July 2025
Major shift proposed: Authorities consider changing work hours in Astana
Tengrinews.kz - Authorities in Astana are considering adjusting the start times for certain organizations in an effort to ease traffic congestion
09 June 2025
Four injured in bus and car collision in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - A traffic accident involving a passenger bus and a car occurred in Almaty, according to the city’s police department.
23 May 2025
Counterterrorism drills scheduled at Karaganda airport
Tengrinews.kz – Counterterrorism response drills will be held at the Karaganda airport on Thursday, May 22.
22 May 2025
Part of Tauyelsizdik Avenue in Astana to be closed due to road repairs
Tengrinews.kz – According to the Akimat, a section of Tauyelsizdik Avenue will be closed for medium-level repairs.
14 May 2025
Kazakhstan to narrow roads in effort to prevent traffic accidents
Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan is introducing a new approach to preventing road accidents. A method of narrowing
23 April 2025
Crane damages power lines, causing traffic jam in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - A crane truck driver damaged the electrical wires of a trolleybus depot in Almaty, as a result of which ten vehicles were damaged.
03 April 2025
Will Astana shorten working hours? Maslikhat responds
Tengrinews.kz - Astana Maslikhat Chairman Tabigat Zeinulkabden has addressed the possibility of shortening working hours in the capital.
19 March 2025
Astana and Almaty to be paralyzed by traffic jams - analysts
Tengrinews.kz - On the eve of the Nauryz holiday, an increase in traffic load is expected on the roads of Astana and Almaty. Sergek ITS experts
19 March 2025
Traffic restrictions imposed on another highway in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Traffic will be restricted on a highway in the Kostanay region due to severe weather conditions.
13 March 2025
Traffic restrictions may be possible on Kazakhstan roads from March 13
Tengrinews.kz - The Defense Ministry of Kazakhstan has published an official statement, according to which, temporary traffic restrictions may
12 March 2025