Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry urges motorists to trust official channels after clarifying on Jan. 5, 2026 that a viral WhatsApp audio about document rules is false.
Snow, fog and black ice are set to disrupt travel across Kazakhstan on Monday, with winds up to 15–23 m/s; see the regional breakdown and safety tips.
Snow, fog, ice and strong gusts are forecast Monday across multiple regions, with visibility dropping and travel disruptions possible in cities from Astana to Almaty.
A horrific incident has occurred in the Keles district of the Turkestan region. A 15-year-old schoolgirl gave birth to a child fathered by her 71-year-old neighbor. After the crime was revealed, enraged local residents caused a commotion, demanding that the suspect's family leave the village.