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Kazakh PM identifies military exercise shortcomings, outlines measures to strengthen troop safety after Caspian Sea tragedies

Deposit rates are falling in Kazakhstan: how much banks are offering now

Tengrinews.kz — Banks in Kazakhstan continue to revise deposit rates following the National Bank’s base rate cut. Nine banks changed their rates in October, with most lowering deposit yields. However, some financial institutions raised rates instead, according to the Kazakhstan Deposit Insurance Fund (KDIF). How the N…

Recognize faces and detect weapons: Interior Ministry reveals capabilities of AI-powered cameras

Tengrinews.kz — Around 52,000 surveillance cameras in Kazakhstan use artificial intelligence (AI). The algorithms can recognize wanted and missing persons, as well as detect weapons, smoke, crowds and unattended objects. The Interior Ministry also said that footage from surveillance cameras can serve as standalone evi…

NSC reports on special operations in the Caspian Sea

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee Border Service has reported the results of special operational and preventive measures carried out in the Caspian Sea in October, according to the Border Service’s official website. As a result of joint operational and preventive measures carried out with govern…

73-year-old South Korean citizen missing in Almaty mountains for over a month

Tengrinews.kz — Search efforts are continuing in the mountains of Almaty for a 73-year-old South Korean citizen who went missing near the Talgar Pass. The man has been missing for more than a month, but rescuers have not yet been able to locate him. The Almaty Emergency Department provided the information in response …

Fog, frost and fire risk: storm warnings issued in 16 regions

Tengrinews.kz — On November 2, high fire risk remains in the center and south of Kazakhstan, while fog, frost and strong winds are expected in other parts of the country, according to Kazhydromet. Shymkent — high fire risk remains in effect. Ulytau Region — extreme fire risk remains in the west and center of the regio…

Rain, snow and stronger winds: weather forecast for Kazakhstan on November 2

Tengrinews.kz — Unsettled weather is expected across most of Kazakhstan, with rain and snow in many areas and icy conditions in the north and east. Only the west and northwest of the country are expected to remain dry, according to Kazhydromet. Astana — partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southwesterly winds shifting to …

What Changes in Uzbekistan’s Legislation from 1 November 2026

Uzbekistan introduces changes to customs fees, pension services, LPG supplies, public security, business prepayments and mobile advertising from 1 November.

Tokayev concluded his visit to Turkey: key events of the trip

Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has concluded his visit to the Republic of Türkiye, citing Akorda. The Press Service of the President of Kazakhstan released footage from the Ankara airport. On October 30, the Head of State was seen off by Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and other Turkish officials. View this p…

Kazakhstan's cities with the most polluted air named - new data

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has identified the cities with the highest air pollution levels for September 2026. The data was provided by Kazhydromet. In September, specialists assessed air quality across 69 settlements in the country. According to the monitoring results: 2 settlements recorded very high pollution level…

Trade, investment, and technology: Tokayev outlines OTS priorities

Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), citing Akorda. The meeting took place in Turkey, where the President of Kazakhstan arrived for an official visit on October 28. During his speech at the OTS summit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan pl…

Uzbekistan Airports Handle 12.66m Passengers in Nine Months

Uzbekistan’s airports handled 12.66 million passengers in January-September 2026, up 13% year on year, while cargo and mail volumes rose 27%.

In Almaty, it will warm up to +16 by Monday, while it will get cooler in Astana

Tengrinews.kz — Residents of Astana and Almaty can expect mostly dry weather in late October and early November. While no precipitation is forecast for either city, temperatures will vary: Almaty is expected to see highs of +16°C, while Astana will turn colder by Monday. Weather Outlook for Astana On Saturday, October…

“This would benefit everyone” – Tokayev spoke about Russia's participation in the OTS

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of utilizing the "Organization of Turkic States Plus" format to further strengthen cooperation, citing the Akorda press service. "To enhance our organization’s prestige, it would be a right and just decision to view Russia's intentions favorably…

Binance founder asked Elon Musk to stop trolling

Tengrinews.kz — Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has called on American billionaire Elon Musk to stop trolling following a massive cyberattack on the platform. "Bad time to troll" The exchange was sparked by an emoji Musk posted on X under a screenshot of an old statement by Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-ban…

“OTS should not turn into a military alliance“: Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan's position

Tengrinews.kz — At the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan's vision for the future of the association. According to him, the OTS should not transform into a military alliance; instead, member states should focus on strengthening coop…

President of Kazakhstan commented on Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Tengrinews.kz — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking at the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for an end to such actions, citing the Akorda press service. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the significance of the opening of the Organizati…

“I thought America was like in the movies”: Kazakhstani sees a different side of the US

Tengrinews.kz — Twenty-four-year-old Kazakh citizen Bekmukhamed Kussainov traveled to the United States for the first time expecting to see the country he was used to imagining through Hollywood movies. Instead of skyscrapers and a glossy picture, however, he encountered the unfamiliar lifestyle of small-town America …

Snow and fog to hit Kazakhstan over the weekend

Tengrinews.kz — Rain, snow and icy conditions are expected in Kazakhstan in the first days of November. Fog, strong winds and dust storms are also forecast in several regions. Kazhydromet forecasters have shared the weather outlook for October 31 through November 2. Where are snow and icy conditions expected in Kazakh…

Kazakhstanis to have 9 days off in November 2026

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstanis will have nine days off in November 2026. The final month of autumn will have no public holidays or additional days off due to holiday transfers. How many working days and days off will there be in November 2026 November has 30 calendar days. This year, the month begins on a Sunday and end…

Critical website vulnerabilities: what measures Kazakhstan has taken

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development has explained what measures were taken in the country following reports of critical vulnerabilities threatening the security of websites around the world. Earlier, foreign media reported the discovery of critical vulnerabilities i…

“Golden” suitcases worth hundreds of millions of tenge nearly smuggled from Kazakhstan to Turkey

Tengrinews.kz — An attempt to illegally smuggle nearly three kilograms of gold worth more than 227 million tenge out of Kazakhstan was stopped at Shymkent Airport. The precious metal was found in the luggage of foreign nationals, according to the Main Transport Prosecutor’s Office. How they tried to smuggle out the go…

Kyrgyzstan receives first rail shipment of Chinese gasoline to boost energy security

Railway shipments of gasoline from China to Kyrgyzstan launched

President of Kazakhstan arrives for opening ceremony of Turkic states summit

Tengrinews.kz — President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived at the Külliye Presidential Complex in Ankara on Thursday, October 29, to attend the opening ceremony of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, according to Akorda. The Head of State was welcomed by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılma…

Kazakhstan uncovers series of major thefts from transit freight trains

Tengrinews.kz — Officers from the Transport Police Department have uncovered a series of thefts involving expensive electronics from transit freight containers passing through Kazakhstan on their way to Western Europe. Temirzhan Ramazanov, First Deputy Head of the Transport Police Department, provided the details, acc…

Staphylococcus and E. coli found in FIZMAT after mass poisoning of children

Tengrinews.kz — Officials from the Almaty Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Control (DSEC) have uncovered numerous violations at the National School of Physics and Mathematics (FIZMAT) cafeteria following a mass food poisoning incident. The boarding school's catering facilities have been suspended for 60 days…

Wild predator keeps residents of a village in western Kazakhstan in fear for several months

Tengrinews.kz — In the Aktobe region, a search is underway for a lynx that has terrorized the village of Petropavlovka for several months. The wild predator has made a habit of raiding a local shed for chickens; over the summer, one resident lost nearly 40 birds. Most recently, the homeowner caught the lynx in the mid…

“Provide biometrics”: Kazakhstanis receive suspicious calls from “doctors”

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstani citizens have recently reported a surge in suspicious calls from individuals posing as medical staff from clinics and hospitals requesting biometric identification. A Tengrinews correspondent investigated how to protect yourself from potential scammers. What the Ministry of Health says abou…

A Kazakhstani man called an akimat department a “private shop” and ended up in court

Tengrinews.kz — A Facebook post about a local administration (akimat) department published this summer has led a resident of the Zhambyl region to court. One of the officials filed a lawsuit against him. According to the plaintiff, the post questioned the quality of public services, characterized the department's acti…