- Saturday, 11 January, 2025
- Almaty 19 °F / -7 °C
- Astana 7 °F / -14 °C
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko held meetings with top European Union (EU) officials on Jan. 23 in Brussels to address the effective and full implementation of...
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens have an opportunity to help the country’s children through the new charity campaign launched by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kazakhstan with UNICEF...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s political reset is not just for the sake of novelty, but for the implementation of important economic and social reforms this year, said Director of Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – At least 56 Afghan women are continuing their studies in Kazakhstan’s universities as part of Kazakhstan’s year-long efforts to support Afghan nationals whose country is now in...
ASTANA – Reigning Wimbledon champion, world No. 25 Elena Rybakina, 23, became the first woman from Kazakhstan to reach the semifinal of the Australian Open 2023 after a decisive...
ASTANA – First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kairat Umarov met with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Amina J. Mohammed on Jan. 22 as part of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s famous pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen took part in the CCTV New Year’s Gala, also known as the Spring Festival Gala, commonly abbreviated in Chinese as Chunwan,...
ASTANA – From the international tour performance of the Boris Eifman ballet to the premieres of Jiří Kylián’s “Petite Mort” and Herman Severin Løvenskiold’s “La Sylphide,” the Astana Opera’s...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has congratulated the Kazakh student team on winning 11 medals at the 31st World Winter Universiade in Lake Placid (USA) on Jan....
BRUSSELS – The European Union and the Central Asia Special Representatives for Afghanistan convened for their third meeting in Brussels on Jan. 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens will be able to get a visa on arrival to Indonesia due to the efforts of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Indonesia, reported the Ministry...
ASTANA – Almaty will host the fifth International Digital forum, “Digital Almaty: a digital partnership in a new reality,” on Feb. 2-3, reported the press service of the Kazakh...
ASTANA – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released projection scenarios for 2023 in which international tourist arrivals could reach 80 percent to 95 percent of pre-pandemic levels...
PANAJI – Korean YouTube vlogger Song Won Seob stunned Kazakh audiences with his cover of the renowned local singer’s Batyrkhan Shukenov’s composition “Dozhd” (Rain) that he performed in Korean....
PANAJI – The capital-based Grand Mosque’s spectacular winter view was recorded on video and published on El.Info Telegram channel on Jan. 18. Central Asia’s highest mosque and one of...
ASTANA – For hundreds of years, the nomadic rhythm of life was defined by mobility and practicality even in the choice of dwelling. The Kazakh yurt, also referred to...
ASTANA – Kazakh artist Almas Syrgabai released a brand book dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Kazakh hero Amangeldi Imanov on Jan. 18, the Kazinform news agency reported. “As...
ASTANA – The Qazaqstan Halqyna Foundation will cover higher education fees for children wounded during the January events and those whose parents died during the riots. This decision was...
ASTANA – Leading experts on strategic studies from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan discussed the challenges and opportunities the Central Asian states might face in this decade at...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital will host the FIDE World Championship 2023 from April 7 to May 1 this year, the FIDE’s press service reported on January 19. “As...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Finance held an expanded meeting chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov on Jan. 19 to address the results of 2022 and outline the...
PANAJI – Kazakh composer from Petropavlovsk David Litvinov has been nominated for Best Composer award for his music for the “Victoria” short film at the Cannes Shorts Film Festival....
ASTANA – Once again, the Astana Times has put together some tips to help our readers make plans and better enjoy the weekend. A two-day tour to Burabai national...
ASTANA – The Central Election Commission (CEC) approved the timeline of events for the deputy elections to the Mazhilis (the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament) and the maslikhats...
ASTANA – The Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union (EU) co-hosted an event to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Central Asian countries and the EU...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to open new international flights and expand the country’s flight geography, reported the press service of the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee. “Flights from Astana to...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced early elections to the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Parliament on March 19, after he dissolved the chamber and terminated the powers...
ASTANA – The newly registered Respublica party will be advocating for a modern, high-tech national ecosystem and a more inclusive society made possible by the dawn of the era...
ASTANA – The Central Asia 2030: Visions of the Future expert meeting will take place in Astana on Jan. 20, reported the press service of the Kazakhstan Institute for...
Kazakhstan’s GDP has relied on a number of key sectors according to the Minister of National Economy. Areas such as construction, agriculture, information and communication, manufacturing, trade, transport and...
ASTANA – The Mazhilis of the Kazakh Parliament ratified an agreement between Kazakhstan and France on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters on Jan. 18. “The agreement provides assistance...
ASTANA – Central Asia and its neighboring countries need more energy to fuel their development, but climate change means they must significantly cut carbon emissions and accelerate the transition...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has introduced amendments to the rules for the entry and stay of immigrants, canceling the visa run for foreign nationals, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Internal...
ASTANA – The short documentary film “Qantar Okigasy” (January Events), published by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan on its official YouTube channel on Jan. 5, presented the detailed...
ASTANA – Respublica, a new party founded by popular Kazakh entrepreneurs and public figures, received a state registration from the Justice Ministry on Jan. 18, the party’s chair Aidarbek...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Kazakhstan – the United Arab Emirates (UAE) investment roundtable with UAE officials and business executives on Jan. 17 in...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed a joint statement focusing on the effective cooperation...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team continues its winning streak with two gold medals in biathlon and ski jumping, and an undefeated ice hockey team that is set for playoffs at...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 62nd out of 140 countries in the Criminal Justice section of the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2022. Compared to 2021, the country...
ASTANA – The Bostandyk district court in Almaty decided on Jan. 17 to sentence two former police officers to three years in prison on charges of torture against a...
ASTANA – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) invested $146.6 million in projects in Kazakhstan in January-September of 2022, the QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development reported on Jan. 16....
ASTANA – The situation in Ukraine and a recent spike in the US-China tensions have increased Western interest in the development of rare earths in alternative jurisdictions, particularly in...
ASTANA – Students from Harvard university have an opportunity to apply for internships in Kazakhstan, reported the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The agreement...
ASTANA – The time has come to take cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to new heights, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a Jan. 17 meeting...
ASTANA – Abu Dhabi Ports Group plans to invest in Kazakhstan’s maritime sector. This was announced during a meeting with the company as part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit...
ASTANA – Uzbekistan will display 17 exhibits reflecting the country’s cultural heritage at the First Islamic Arts Biennale in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah for three months from Jan. 23 to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is considering introducing an Ombudsperson for the Rights of Socially Vulnerable Categories of the Population position, according to a draft decree published on Jan. 16 on...
PANAJI – Turan, an ethnic and folk group from Kazakhstan, completed the movie soundtrack for the second season of the Uzbek-Turkish TV series “Mendirman Jaloliddin” according to the Qazaqconcert...
ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supported Kazakhstan in establishing a legal framework for cross-border, over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and repurchase agreement (repo) transactions enabling Kazakh...
ASTANA – The world needs more green investments to save the planet, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a Jan. 16 opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Week...
