Kazakhstan’s snow leopard population more than doubles
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The number of snow leopards in Kazakhstan has more than doubled, reaching approximately 189 individuals, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Thanks to our conservation and monitoring efforts, we have managed to increase the population from the critical level of the 1990s to around 189," Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Nurken Sharbiyev said.
He also highlighted progress in Kazakhstan’s tiger restoration program, including the establishment of the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve, which covers an area of 415,000 hectares.
Between 2018 and 2024, 205 Bactrian deer were introduced to the reserve to restore the natural prey base. Over 100 kulans were relocated, and concentration of the population of roe deer and wild boar has been strengthened," Nurken Sharbiyev noted.
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Cold spell to grip Kazakhstan
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Kazhydromet Meteorological Service warns of increasingly challenging weather conditions in Kazakhstan this week, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Snow, snowstorms, ice-slick and fog are forecast to batter Kazakhstan, it said in a statement. Air temperature is reported to plunge starting from December 9.
The temperature will drop from –13–18 degrees Celsius to –20–25 degrees Celsius since December 9.
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Two strong class M flares were recorded on the Sun
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On the evening of December 5, two strong Class M solar flares were recorded, iz.ru reports.
A double strong M flare in area 4299 (formerly 4274) in the center of the disk after several days of silence. In the left (red) video, one can observe the ignition of extended flash ribbons on the surface of the Sun - a sign of a large mass ejection," the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences says.
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Almaty sees 13% decline in crime rate - Sadenov
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Kazakh Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov announced a 13% drop in crime in Almaty during a working visit to the city, Qazinform News Agency cites Polisia.kz.
Almaty is the country’s largest metropolis. The security and peace of millions of its residents and visitors depend directly on the professionalism of Almaty's police officers," the minister noted.
According to Yerzhan Sadenov, a comprehensive set of anti-crime measures is yielding tangible results. Crime has fallen by 13%, with even greater decreases recorded in categories such as homicide, grievous bodily harm, theft, fraud, robbery, assault, repeat offenses, and street crime.
The minister placed a special emphasis on public order and patrol policing. He set tasks to enhance the professional standards of the patrol police, military details, and integrated law enforcement forces. He underscored that the core principles must remain professionalism, along with courtesy and strictness.
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Black ice, blowing snow to hit Kazakhstan
On December 7, large parts of Kazakhstan are expected to face severe weather conditions, with black ice, blowing snow, and fog, Qazinform News Agency has learned from Kazhydromet National Weather Service.
In Astana, icy conditions are expected throughout the day. In the Akmola region, forecasters predict blowing snow and black ice, with fog lingering in the west, north, and east. Wind gusts may reach 15-20 m/s.
The Abai region is also expected to see blowing snow, ice, and fog. The East Kazakhstan region will face low-drifting snow, ice, and fog, with winds of 15-20 m/s.
In the Aktobe region, icy conditions are likely in the north, east, and south during the daytime, while the Atyrau region will experience patches of fog in northern districts. The West Kazakhstan region will see fog and ice. In the Mangistau region, icy conditions are expected.
In the mountainous areas of the Zhambyl region, fog and icy conditions are forecast, with winds reaching 15-20 m/s. Fog is expected across the western, southern, and central parts of the Turkistan region, including mountainous areas. The western part of the Kyzylorda region will face both fog and ice.
In the Zhetysu region, fog and ice are expected in the mountainous and foothill zones, with southwesterly winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s near the Alakol lakes.
Blowing snow and black ice are likely in the west, north, and east of the Kostanay region, with patchy fog expected in the west, east, and south. In the Pavlodar region, blowing snow is forecast for northern and western districts, with southwesterly winds strengthening to 15-20 m/s. The North Kazakhstan region will see blowing snow, ice, and fog in the west and north.
Daytime conditions in the Ulytau region will bring ice and fog to the north and east. The Karaganda region is forecast to experience ice and widespread fog in the north, east, and south.
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Favorable conditions must be created for small business - Tokayev
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that he pays special attention to the development of small and medium-sized businesses at the awards ceremony for the winners of the Altyn Sapa, Paryz prizes and The Best Goods of Kazakhstan competition, Qazinform News Agency has learnt from the Akorda press service.
As Head of State, I pay special attention to the development of small and medium-sized businesses, personally overseeing all key issues. The Government is undertaking extensive efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship and eliminate barriers to its growth. At the same time, it must be openly recognized that significant challenges and unresolved problems still exist," the Kazakh President said.
He stressed that it is crucial to create favorable conditions, especially for small businesses that produce high value-added products.
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New rules introduced for Kazakhstani nationals staying in Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan has introduced new rules of staying for the citizens of Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the Border Service of the National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan, starting September 1, 2025, the nationals of Kazakhstan are allowed to stay in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 90 days, in total within every 180-day period, beginning from the first day of their entry.
The nationals of Kazakhstan are exempt from registration during the first 30 days of their stay. Beyond this period, registration is mandatory.
In case of staying in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic for more than 90 days without registration, subsequent entry into the country will be restricted to 90 days.
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