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Border checkpoint between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to change operating hours Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis has ratified a protocol amending the agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on

21 January 2026

Buying SIM cards in Kazakhstan: new rules take effect from January 3 Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence has explained new rules for purchasing SIM cards in Kazakhstan,

06 January 2026

Ministry comments on internet access issues in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry has commented on complaints from residents about internet

05 January 2026

Traffic reopened on highways in two regions of Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Traffic on previously closed sections of national highways has been reopened in two regions of Kazakhstan.

31 December 2025

Police close all exits from Astana amid worsening weather Tengrinews.kz – Police have closed all outbound roads from Astana due to deteriorating weather conditions, the city’s police department said.

15 December 2025

Key decision made on electric vehicle imports to Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – One of the main advantages of purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) in Kazakhstan was the opportunity for duty-free imports under

12 December 2025

Speed cameras switch to “winter mode” on Kazakhstan’s highways: what drivers should know to avoid fines Tengrinews.kz – Speed cameras on Kazakhstan’s major highways are being switched to a special “winter mode,” allowing them to automatically register

11 December 2025

100 accidents in Astana this morning: police appeal to drivers Tengrinews.kz – A heavy snowfall has hit Astana, creating hazardous road conditions. According to the Astana police, 93 accidents have already

08 December 2025

No, cameras are not fining drivers at 66 km/h: Interior Ministry responds to viral claim Tengrinews.kz – A viral post in Kaznet claimed that traffic cameras would begin issuing fines for driving faster than 66 km/h. The Interior

02 December 2025

Scientists warn Caspian Sea may eventually split into two separate lakes Tengrinews.kz – Researchers from the Institute of Geography at the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan say the ongoing retreat of the

25 November 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

Kazakh police issue warning as nationwide road safety operation begins Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s police have switched to an enhanced mode of operation following a rise in fatal road accidents, citing Polisia.kz.

19 November 2025

ChatGPT goes down: users in Kazakhstan report widespread service outages Tengrinews.kz – Users in Kazakhstan are reporting that they cannot access ChatGPT, as several major online platforms experience technical disruptions

18 November 2025

Faster than Tokyo: Kazakhstan climbs in global mobile internet speed ranking Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has improved its position in the Speedtest Global Index for the second half of 2025, rising to 45th place worldwide

18 November 2025

Kazakhstan selects name for its first nuclear power plant Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has officially chosen a name for the country’s first nuclear power plant, the Agency for Atomic Energy announced.

17 November 2025

Almaty resident shows off famous lake and wows social media Tengrinews.kz — The Big Almaty Lake (BAL) has once again become the center of attention after a video posted by a 29-year-old Almaty resident

11 November 2025

Hundreds of trucks pile up at the Kazakhstan-China border Tengrinews.kz – A massive queue of 1,500 trucks has formed at the key border crossing point, Nur Zholy, between Kazakhstan and China.

11 November 2025

AI to check prescriptions in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting medication needs and detecting counterfeit prescriptions,

11 November 2025

Kazakh mobile numbers to be blocked under new telecom rules Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has approved new rules for providing communication services, introducing stricter measures to combat phone fraud

10 November 2025