- Wednesday, 8 April, 2026
- Almaty 60 °F / 16 °C
- Astana 48 °F / 9 °C
ASTANA – The Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has entered a comprehensive testing phase with 19 train sets operating simultaneously, reported the capital’s akimat (administration) press service...
ASTANA – South Korea’s presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik will travel to Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss securing supplies of crude oil...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Georgia moved to accelerate development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) during Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev’s April 7 visit to Tbilisi,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to install at least 3,527 5G base stations by the end of 2027 to ensure stable connectivity and high data speeds, according to...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank has released the Waves of Investment Megahype report on April 7, outlining the most likely directions for the next global surge...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is expanding coal production while advancing power generation and digital reforms, Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a government meeting on April 7....
The world associates investment booms with speculative bubbles. This is often true. Not to forget, however, that these waves are engines that accelerate the emergence and scaling...
ASTANA – A documentary about Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen and his global fan community, created by Spanish fans, will premiere on May 30 in Madrid. The project...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build a Data Center Valley project capable of scaling up to one gigawatt of computing power. Located in the northern town of...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan marks the 155th anniversary of Kazhymukan Munaitpasov, a legendary Kazakh wrestler, on April 7, more than a century after he first stepped onto the...
ASTANA – A major agro-industrial project in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl Region has begun producing amino acids for the first time, marking a new industry for both the country...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry briefed members of the diplomatic corps on preparations for the Regional Environmental Summit to be held on April 22-24. First Deputy...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Energy is monitoring the situation following an incident at the port of Novorossiysk on April 5. According to Assel Serikpayeva, the...
ASTANA – Eight members of OPEC+ agreed to implement a production adjustment of 206,000 barrels per day in May, in addition to the 1.65 million barrels per...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been named one of the safest countries in the world in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, with a near-zero risk score and no...
ASTANA – As concerns over how social media affects younger users intensify globally, Meta has been placing a significant emphasis on Teen Accounts, a set of features...
ASTANA — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will host its Annual Meeting and Business Forum on June 25–26 in Almaty. The highlight of the programme will be...
A narrow stretch of water – the Strait of Hormuz – is sending shockwaves across the global economy. It is not just another shipping route; it is...
ASTANA – Almaty could welcome its first Michelin-recognized restaurant this year, Deputy Akim Olzhas Smagulov said during an April 2 regional communications briefing. Smagulov noted that the...
ASTANA – Syrmak, a traditional Kazakh felt rug handcrafted from natural sheep’s wool, has been the centerpiece of nomadic life on the steppe. The name derives from...
Space debris isn’t just a hurdle for astronauts or a plot point for sci-fi movies—it is a looming threat to our modern way of life. Today, tens...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan ranks among the world’s largest holders of agricultural land, underscoring its significant role in global food systems. Kazakhstan is among the world’s top six...
ALMATY – Tucked into the foothills of the Alatau mountains, an unusual home in Almaty looks more like a sculptural landscape than a place to live. Built...
I still remember a boy who fell on the asphalt when I was in primary school. Before the teacher reached him, someone lifted him and told him...
ASTANA – The C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) program launched its sixth cohort on April 2, aiming to strengthen English proficiency across Central Asia to support regional...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the two-day international Geological Forum Geoscience & Exploration Central Asia on April 2-3, bringing together industry experts and officials to discuss...
ASTANA – Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan and venture fund Big Sky Capital agreed to launch an international technology hub in Malaysia during the Central Eurasian Venture...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights Kazakhstan’s growing appeal for international professionals, its digital transformation,...
ASTANA – The first weekend of April is packed with excitement – from art exhibitions and ballets to sports events and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re exploring city...
ASTANA – An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the Central Kazakhstan Archaeological Expedition opened at the National Museum in Almaty on March 31, showcasing rare artifacts...
ASTANA – Almaty is set to expand its international flight network with four new destinations in 2026, Kazinform reported. Regular flights to Warsaw are scheduled to begin...
ASTANA – The Asian Development Bank approved a 90 billion tenge (US$173.6 million) loan to Otbasy Bank to expand access to affordable housing finance for women in...
ASTANA – As of March 1, Kazakhstan’s population reached 20,532,240, an increase of over 32,000 since the start of the year. At the beginning of 2026, the...
War in the Middle East has exposed a brutal truth: fossil fuel dependency rips away countries’ sovereignty and security, putting food prices, household budgets, business bottom lines,...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov attended meetings with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the heads of government of the Organization of Turkic States...
ASTANA – In March, the National Bank of Kazakhstan sold $400 million from the National Fund to support transfers to the national budget, while the tenge strengthened...
ASTANA – Kazakh footballer Karim Mendikanov, 15, has signed with Barcelona and will join one of the club’s youth teams next season. The news was announced by...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Ukraine reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and reviving trade during interagency consultations held in the Kazakh capital on April 1. The...
ASTANA — Air Astana has extended the suspension of flights to Dubai until the end of April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Regular...
There is a particular confidence with which societies talk about women, especially other people’s women. Labels come easily: traditional, obedient, oppressed, resilient. Central Asian women, and Kazakh...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis (lower house of the Kazakh parliament) has ratified a memorandum of understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), formalizing the legal status of...
ASTANA — Feeding wild swans is strictly prohibited, specialists from Burabay National Park said on April 1, as Kazakhstan marks International Bird Day, Kazinform reported. The date...
ASTANA — A new direct air route between Almaty and Tashkent has been launched on March 31 by Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq, further strengthening regional connectivity, Kazinform...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed export contracts worth approximately $125 million with Chinese partners on the opening day of the “Export to China – Shangai Cooperation Organization Selection”...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has approved a comprehensive two-year plan to preserve and promote its cultural heritage under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
ASTANA – China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has begun a strategic project to build a one-gigawatt (GW) wind farm near Ekibastuz in the Pavlodar Region. The...
ASTANA — Air Astana has switched to its summer schedule, which will be in effect from March 29 to October 24. During this period, flight frequencies on...
Emotional literacy, the ability to understand one’s own and others’ emotions is becoming a skill of the 21st century. In Kazakhstan, this third language can help build...
ASTANA — As Kazakhstan expands digital services and online government platforms, cybercrime is emerging as a growing challenge to the country’s digital transformation. According to the Prosecutor...
ASTANA – The 2026 Regional Ecological Summit (RES), to be held in the Kazakh capital from April 22-24, will focus on turning dialogue into concrete results for...
ASTANA – Japan is exploring the possibility of rerouting oil from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to its domestic market amid growing concerns about supply stability due to the...
ASTANA — Astana Hub exported IT services worth 328 billion tenge (US$681 million) in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan...
ASTANA – The 16th Francophonie Spring Festival will take place across Kazakhstan from April 1 to 15, bringing together the embassies of Armenia, Belgium, Canada, France, Lithuania,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing a major overhaul of its innovation development model, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek said at a March 31 government...
ASTANA — With more than 55 million people living with dementia globally, Kazakhstan is seeing an upward trajectory in Alzheimer’s disease incidence. Experts say the increase reflects...
ASTANA — Unseasonably warm spring weather is set to persist across most of Kazakhstan, with temperatures in southern regions expected to climb as high as 32 degrees...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan plans to raise life expectancy to 77 years by 2029 under a new Healthcare Development Concept prepared by the Ministry of Health, as part...
ASTANA — Art, science and business converged in Astana for the opening of the Өnergy Creative Hub on March 27. The space, supported by Nazarbayev University (NU)...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has completed its first-ever stage of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Epee World Cup, marking a key milestone in the country’s athletic growth and establishing it...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is positioning AI as a cornerstone of its economic future, with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov saying the technology could help drive sustainable growth as...
ASTANA — Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with members of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) on March 30...
ASTANA —The Arab Republic of Egypt has been removed from the list of countries not recommended for travel by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry’s press...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s capital Astana is shaped by rapid development, open steppe geography and extreme seasonal changes. For first-time visitors, understanding how the city functions, especially in...
ASTANA — Water resources in Central Asia are increasingly shaping economic stability and interstate relations as climate change intensifies pressure on shared rivers and aging infrastructure. Experts...
ASTANA — The image of the obedient Kazakh woman is often repeated in discussions of tradition. Yet historians and anthropologists say the reality of life on the...
ASTANA — A Kazakh delegation led by First Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev participated in the 43rd meeting of UN-Water, held at the headquarters of the International...
ASTANA – Archaeologists at the Saraishyk state historical and cultural museum-reserve have uncovered around 250 artifacts at the medieval Saraishyk complex in the Atyrau Region. The discoveries...
ASTANA – A middle-path strategy based on the World Energy Council’s energy trilemma, balancing security, affordability and environmental sustainability, is the most effective approach for Central Asia’s...
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov outlined that cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is strictly economic and does not extend to political or security...
ASTANA – With shifting global supply chains shift and geopolitical tensions on the rise, Japan is looking to Kazakhstan as a strategic partner not only for critical...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosts a stage of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Epee World Cup for the first time on March 26-29, bringing one of the sport’s...
ASTANA – Kazakh cuisine, shaped by centuries of nomadic life on the Eurasian steppe, reflects a food culture built around mobility, resilience and seasonal rhythms. Rich meat...
ASTANA — Nauryz, a traditional spring holiday marking renewal and the start of a new year, has undergone significant changes in Kazakhstan over the past decades while...
ASTANA — Alikhan Bokeikhanov was not a revolutionary by instinct. He did not call for the destruction of systems, but believed in something far more difficult —...
ALMATY – This year marks 38 years since Nauryz was revived in Kazakhstan, the ancient spring festival that had been banned for more than six decades under...
ASTANA – Global pop star Ricky Martin will perform in Almaty on July 18 at Spartak Stadium, marking his first concert in Kazakhstan. The performance is part...
ALMATY – A joint session of the chambers of Kazakhstan’s Parliament will be held on March 27 at 10 a.m. in Astana, according to an order signed...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has completed the collection of all key expert findings in the investigation of the crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan marks National Sports Day on March 20 as part of the Nauryznama celebrations, highlighting traditional sports that play a key role in preserving cultural...
ASTANA – Nauryz, one of Kazakhstan’s most cherished holidays, marks the arrival of spring and new beginnings. Celebrated from March 21 to 25 by Kazakh people and...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to establish a new state body, the Alatau City Authority, to manage the development of the future city of Alatau, Deputy Prime Minister...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Tourist Rights Guarantee System, operated by the Turistik Kamkor Corporate Fund, has demonstrated its effectiveness in assisting citizens abroad during recent disruptions in the...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected key articles from international media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the adoption of a new Constitution...
ALMATY – Kazakh companies signed export contracts worth $62.6 million with Mongolian partners during a business mission in Ulaanbaatar, marking a further step in expanding trade ties...
A conversation with the UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan on the country’s transformation — ecological, economic, and human. There is a particular kind of silence that greets...
ASTANA – Residents of Karagandy experienced an unconventional Nauryz celebration as drones distributed baursaks in the city’s central park. The initiative was part of Digital Nauryz 2026,...
ASTANA — The development of a second airport in Kazakhstan’s capital has entered its initial phase, according to Deputy Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev. Speaking on the...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree establishing the office of the Commissioner for Family Affairs on March 18. The new body is intended to...
ASTANA – VietJet Air plans to launch a new international route connecting Hanoi, Almaty, and Prague starting July 11. Flights will operate twice a week using Airbus...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU) are approaching the final stage of negotiations on visa facilitation, with an agreement potentially to be reached within a...
ASTANA – FlyArystan has extended the temporary suspension of its Aktau-Dubai-Aktau route until April 19, citing ongoing instability in the Middle East and existing regional restrictions. The...
ALMATY – Nearly 24,000 people moved to Kazakhstan for permanent residence in 2025, with the largest inflows coming from China, Uzbekistan and Russia, reported the Kazinform news...
ASTANA — As Kazakhstan seeks to position itself as Central Asia’s aviation hub, the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) believes the real challenge extends beyond infrastructure alone. “Competitiveness...
ALMATY – An international festival Nomadic Art: Global Image of Steppe Culture, celebrating nomadic culture and traditional crafts, brought together artisans from across Kazakhstan in Almaty as...
ASTANA – Kazatomprom CEO Meirzhan Yussupov reported an 11% increase in sales volumes to 18,500 tons, citing steady global demand. He shared the update during a March...
ALMATY – Astana recorded the highest marriage rate in the country as Kazakhstan registered 115,900 marriages in 2025, according to the Bureau of National Statistics release on...
ALMATY – The Rhenus Group, a Germany-based global logistics provider, has opened a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia, completing its presence across all key markets along the...
ALMATY — The government must move quickly to bring legislation into line with Kazakhstan’s new Constitution by adopting five new constitutional laws, amendments to eight existing constitutional...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan accounts for nearly 68% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) accumulated in Central Asia, highlighting its position as the region’s primary destination for international...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan registered 335,000 births in 2025, with the majority occurring in urban areas and most children born to women aged between 25 and 34. Boys...
