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Tokayev signs law on opening customs service offices of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Upgraded Aktobe–Kandyagash highway to become a toll road

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is expanding its network of toll roads. The reconstructed section of the Aktobe–Kandyagash highway, from kilometer 11 to kilometer 100, will be incorporated into the Kandyagash–Makat toll road, according to the Ministry of Transport. Not all drivers will have to pay. On the section from kilo…

EU Survey Reveals Massive Support for Renewable Energy Transition

A majority of European Union citizens are in favor of an accelerated transition away from oil and gas and into alternative energy sources and transport electrification, a survey conducted by the European Investment Bank has shown, as reported by Reuters, which got an exclusive look at the survey. According to the surv…

4.5-billion-tenge fraud: Georgia extradites suspect to Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Georgia has extradited to Kazakhstan a suspect accused of fraud worth more than 4.5 billion tenge and the production of falsified medical devices, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. How imported equipment was passed off as Kazakh-made According to investigators, the suspect organized a schem…

Kazakhstanis alarmed by deposit tax claims: what the Ministry of National Economy says

Tengrinews.kz — Information is circulating on social media claiming that Kazakhstan has introduced a tax on interest earned from individuals’ bank deposits. However, the government is not considering such an initiative, and deposit interest remains tax-free, according to the Center for Combating Disinformation under t…

Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan launches a campaign on Threads

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry is launching a nationwide campaign called “We Are Here. Ask Us” on the social media platform Threads. The campaign is aimed at helping people who have experienced domestic violence, according to the Administrative Police Committee. The campaign is intended for people who …

“I’m not special, just lucky”: first Kazakhstani born through IVF tells her story

Tengrinews.kz — In Almaty, journalists were able to meet the woman who, 30 years ago, became the first child in Kazakhstan to be born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Until now, her name and details of her life had remained private because her parents did not want to reveal their daughter’s identity. What path di…

Almaty residents denied entry to metro station: police explain why

Tengrinews.kz — Disruptions were reported on the Almaty metro on the morning of November 5, according to city residents. Passengers were unable to enter Raiymbek Batyr station, while some had to continue their journey by bus. Police explained what happened. What people wrote online Concerned posts appeared on social m…

Deformed sturgeon frequently caught in the Caspian Sea: experts name possible causes

Tengrinews.kz — An Aktau resident has noticed an unusual feature in sturgeon caught during fishing: their spines are severely curved. According to him, fish with such deformities appear in nets regularly. The author of an Instagram post published a video showing him holding a small sturgeon with a visibly curved spine…

Heavy rain, fog and fire risk: storm warnings issued across most of Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Storm warnings have been issued across Kazakhstan for November 5, with the exception of Astana. Forecasters are warning of heavy precipitation, fog and fire risk, according to Kazhydromet. Almaty — high fire risk remains in effect. In the Ile Alatau mountains, including the mountainous areas of Almaty’…

Oil prices fall as investors expect Middle East tensions to ease

Tengrinews.kz — Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive day during the morning session in Asian markets. The decline came amid expectations that the U.S. Republican Party’s defeat in the congressional elections would reduce the risk of further escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. According to ice.com, Brent …

Kyrgyzstan secures up to $50 million from World Bank for clean energy transition

UAE Weighs Plans for Third Strait of Hormuz Bypass Pipeline

The United Arab Emirates currently operates one crude export pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz and announced earlier this year that it was building a second. A third pipeline is reportedly being planned to further expand crude capacity and reroute energy flows around Hormuz, reducing exposure to Iranian disr…

“Don't go outside until spring?” Almaty residents complain en masse about smog

Tengrinews.kz — Almaty residents are reporting widespread smog and a pervasive smell of burning. Social media users are sharing air quality maps and questioning when the situation will improve. Tengrinews.kz reached out to environmentalists and Kazhydromet to determine why smog has returned to Almaty, what the primary…

Construction of Almaty CHP-3 is 9 months behind schedule: what went wrong

Tengrinews.kz — The construction of Almaty's CHP-3 plant has fallen behind schedule due to the discovery of groundwater following the demolition of old structures, as well as the need to relocate a major substation. Completion dates have shifted by approximately 8–9 months, Ansar Aidarov, Chairman of the Board of Samr…

King of Jordan, President of Tajikistan, and a summit: What awaits Astana this week

Tengrinews.kz — Astana is set to host several high-ranking foreign dignitaries in the coming days. King Abdullah II of Jordan will pay an official visit on November 5–6, followed by President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on November 5–7. Additionally, the Aqaba Process summit, involving several heads of state, will ta…

Kazakhstan awaits Russia's response on oil supplies via Druzhba

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has sent Russia an official request to resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline and is currently awaiting a response. While technical capacity for the supplies exists, the timeline remains unknown, Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov stated. "A timeline can be determined once a response is…

Snowdrifts outside the city and snowless Ust-Kamenogorsk: East Kazakhstan surprises with weather

Tengrinews.kz — East Kazakhstan is already transformed into a winter wonderland: snow-capped mountain slopes, drifts piling up against houses, and snowplows clearing the roads. Yet, a trip to Oskemen reveals almost no trace of winter. Tengrinews explores why the region has been split into snowy and snowless halves. Th…

Hunting cybercriminals: Kazakhstan launched an initiative at the UN

Tengrinews.kz — Astana has proposed the creation of a UN regional center to combat cybercrime, serving not only Kazakhstan but the entire Eurasian region. Kazakhstan's Minister of Internal Affairs put forward the initiative Yerzhan Sadenov at an international conference on cybercrime. UN Center proposed for Astana Acc…

“Human hives” and the crisis of megacities: moving universities to suburbs proposed in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Mazhilis Deputy Yulia Kuchinskaya has proposed a comprehensive audit of all cities in Kazakhstan. According to her, residents are facing shortages of schools, clinics, and roads, while small towns are losing population and skilled workers. Agglomerations fail to thrive: Not a single joint project launc…

Tokayev awarded the founder of Network School with the Order of Dostyk

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan in Astana, citing the Akorda press service. The President praised the company's contribution to the development of Kazakhstan's technological ecosystem, expressing a readiness to strengthen cooperation. According to Kassy…

The permitted threshold of 0.3 per mille - what global experience says

Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Health is drafting new regulations for sobriety testing, proposing a legal blood alcohol limit of 0.3 per mille. For now, however, Kazakhstan maintains a "zero tolerance" policy. Our correspondent Tengri Auto investigated which countries have already adopted this threshold and which med…

Almaty to warm up to +20, while Astana expects snow

Tengrinews.kz — Over the next three days, weather conditions in Astana and the Almaty are set to vary significantly. While the capital prepares for rain and snow, the southern metropolis will see temperatures soar to +20°C by the weekend, citing Kazhydromet. Rain and snow expected in Astana November 5, Astana will see…

“Oil is not everywhere“: 112 plots to be auctioned in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to offer 112 exploration blocks at electronic auction in 2026, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced during a government briefing. According to the minister, both Kazakhstani and foreign companies participate in the bidding, though he did not specify their respective shares. Bet…

A new 2 million ton oil refinery is planned to be built in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan may build an oil refinery with an annual capacity of 2 million tons. The project, located in the Aktobe region, is being considered to secure the domestic market and supply fuel to Central Asian countries. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced the development during a government brief…

How many years of oil Kazakhstan has left: head of “KazMunayGas” names figures

Tengrinews.kz — How long will Kazakhstan's oil reserves last? Askhat Khasenov, Chairman of the national company KazMunayGas (KMG), answered this question on the sidelines of a government meeting. According to him, KazMunayGas's proven reserves stand at 785 million tons. "For simplicity, let's round the reserves to 800…

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan launch new railway line, first coal train dispatched in October

Bad weather expected in Kazakhstan in the coming days

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is expected to see a sharp change in weather over the next three days. A deep trough associated with a northern cyclone will replace the anticyclone, bringing heavy precipitation, stronger winds and fog, according to Kazhydromet. Bad weather to begin in the west According to forecasters, rai…

Kurultai explains why Kazakhstan borrows in yuan and yen

Tengrinews.kz — The Kurultai has explained why Kazakhstan attracts international loans in foreign currencies, including Chinese yuan and Japanese yen. The issue was raised amid the ratification of a new loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to deputy Kairat Aituganov, ADB loans can be issued …

Kazakhstan to borrow more than $500 million from Asian Development Bank

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to borrow more than 3.4 billion Chinese yuan, or around $511 million, from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The corresponding bill is being considered by the Kurultai. According to the conclusion of the Finance and Budget Committee, the loan agreement between Kazakhstan and the Asian …