- Thursday, 20 August, 2026
- Almaty 91 °F / 33 °C
- Astana 66 °F / 19 °C
ASTANA – For the first time in Kazakhstan, an exhibition dedicated to Matyó embroidery, a vibrant symbol of Hungarian folklore and part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will host the 2027 World Table Tennis Championships, marking the first time this flagship event will take place in Central Asia. The decision was...
ASTANA — The growing strategic significance of Central Asia in the global critical minerals supply chain was at the center of discussions at the recent United States–Central...
ASTANA – They say a child’s development is shaped by three key factors: home, environment, and school. But in the digital age, capturing a child’s interest has...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu highlighted India’s role as a key strategic partner and outlined a vision to triple bilateral trade,...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended warm congratulations to the Muslims of Kazakhstan on the Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha), a sacred holiday for Muslims around the world...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected key international media coverage on Kazakhstan this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers the Italy-Central Asia Summit, Kazakhstan’s climate policy,...
ASTANA – Kazakh actor and stunt coordinator Robert Kun brings two decades of global experience in the film industry back to Kazakhstan to support the development of...
ASTANA – Rwanda sees growing value in building ties with emerging middle powers like Kazakhstan, said Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in...
ASTANA – Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen arrived in London to perform as a special guest at Lara Fabian’s solo concert on June 2 at the OVO Arena...
ASTANA — Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with India’s Minister of External Affairs Subramanyam Jaishankar on June 5 during his official visit...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has more than doubled its refined gold production over the past decade, placing the country among the world’s top 20 nations by gold reserves,...
ASTANA – The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan (ECA) has received an ESG rating of Level 3 from international rating agency Sustainable Fitch, reflecting the agency’s progress...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is opening the skies to Bahrain as Fly Arystan begins direct seasonal flights from Almaty to Manama starting June 5, the Civil Aviation Committee’s...
ASTANA – Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) announced the issuance of guaranteed coupon bonds worth up to US$100 million with a three-year maturity. This marks the first time...
ASTANA — Air Astana has launched direct flights between Almaty and Da Nang, Vietnam, starting June 4, according to Kazinform. The service operates twice a week—on Wednesdays...
ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) fixed the base rate to 16.5% per annum with a corridor of +/- 1...
ASTANA – The 15th International Mining and Metallurgical Congress opened this week in the Kazakh capital, bringing together more than 1,300 delegates from 20 countries, reported Kazinform....
ASTANA — As the race for critical minerals intensifies globally, the United Kingdom (UK) and Kazakhstan are doubling down on collaboration, betting on a partnership that spans...
ASTANA – At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on June 8-9, reported the Akorda...
ASTANA – From the soulful strings of the dombyra to the graceful leaps of ballet, June brings a feast of unforgettable cultural experiences. This week marks the...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks 114th out of 139 countries in the 2025 global cost of living index, with prices 73.4% lower than in New York City, which...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to receive $280 million in funding from the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF) to support environmental initiatives aimed at combating climate change,...
ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG) CEO Askhat Khassenov presented the company’s strategic priorities during the Baku Energy Forum, part of Baku Energy Week, held from June 2 to...
ASTANA – Seven more Przewalski’s horses, also known by the ancient Kazakh names Kerkulan and Kertagy, arrived in Kazakhstan on June 3 as part of an international...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in a solemn ceremony to raise the National Flag of Kazakhstan on June 4 at the Atameken Ethno-Memorial Complex,...
ASTANA – Mazhilis, a lower house of the Parliament, has approved the draft law on artificial intelligence in its first reading on May 14, marking the country’s...
As the Silk Road Region enters a new era of strategic importance, it is time for the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus to ask...
ASTANA – The Central Asia-China relationship is reaching a new level, said State Counselor of Kazakhstan Erlan Karin during the fifth Forum of Analytical Centers focused on...
