- Wednesday, 24 December, 2025
- Almaty 21 °F / -6 °C
- Astana 25 °F / -4 °C
ALMATY — Almaty will host Powerexpo 2025, an international exhibition dedicated to energy, electrical engineering, and power technology, on Oct. 21–23 at the Atakent Exhibition Center. The event will...
ASTANA – Central Asia’s vibrant youth population could become the region’s greatest asset or its greatest risk, hinging on coordinated policy action, said Fabio Losa, regional demographic resilience and...
ASTANA – Kazakh Animation creative association at the Shaken Aimanov Kazakhfilm Studio will host the National Animation Film Week from Oct. 20 to 24 at the Kazakhstan Central Concert...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is accelerating its transition into the artificial intelligence era as the Digital Headquarters, led by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, implements President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instructions to build...
When I was younger, the world felt enormous, distant, glittering, and separated by borders that existed as much in my imagination as they did on any map. Back then,...
ASTANA – Nearly 800 years after the man called Genghis Khan forged a vast empire stretching from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Caspian Sea in the...
ALMATY — Nine young steppe eagles tagged with GPS trackers in Kazakhstan have begun their first migration to wintering grounds, marking an international effort to study and protect one...
ALMATY – It took more than a decade for Michael Brown, a German-Russian professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Wyoming (UW) in the United States,...
ALMATY — A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region has presented a unique cultural symbol, a seven-winged Kazakh yurt, to the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY). The ceremony held...
ALMATY – The fossils of a woolly mammoth estimated to have lived between 40,000 and 15,000 years ago have been discovered near the Novobratskoye village in the Bulandy district...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the nation’s leadership in digital transformation, its role as...
ALMATY — Cooperation with the World Bank remains one of the key pillars of Kazakhstan’s sustainable development, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin at...
ALMATY — Uzbekistan has officially launched construction of a new international airport that is expected to become the largest in Central Asia. The ceremony took place on Oct. 15...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States are strengthening their economic partnership as members of the U.S. Congress reaffirmed support for repealing the decades-old Jackson–Vanik amendment in relation to...
ALMATY – The Kazakh government has announced a series of measures to stabilize the economy and mitigate the social impact of ongoing reforms on Oct. 16, following President Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – There is something about fall evenings that makes art feel a little more electric. From soulful concerts to inspiring exhibitions, both Astana and Almaty offer endless ways...
ALMATY – At the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on October 20–21. During the visit, the two...
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations recently held hearings on the topic of the future of U.S. strategy in the Black Sea region, during which Republican Senator...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan presented more than 350 books at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious publishing events, the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse), on Oct. 15....
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev presented the Alatau City project to Korean investors during the Alatau Rise with Kazakhstan international roadshow on Oct. 15 in Seoul,...
ASTANA – Tajikistan signed 26 agreements worth $3.12 billion on the first day of the Dushanbe Invest-2025 International Investment Forum. According to the State Committee on Investment and State...
ASTANA – Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are reliable partners of state, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his welcoming remarks to the plenary session of the 12th Civil Forum of...
ASTANA – Seventeen-year-old forward Dastan Satpayev of Almaty’s FC Kairat has been recognized among the world’s 60 best young football talents by The Guardian, which praised the Kazakh player...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has made a significant leap in the global postal industry, with Qazpost advancing to 39th place in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) ranking among more than...
ASTANA — Strengthening trade and investment across priority sectors with Kazakhstan is among the United Kingdom’s main objectives in the region, said Lord John Alderdice, U.K. Trade Envoy to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been ranked among the world’s 30 most generous nations, according to the World Giving Report 2025 by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The ranking measures...
ASTANA – The first World Inclusion Congress (WIC 2025) opened in Almaty on Oct. 15, bringing together more than 1,200 experts, educators, and policymakers from 40 countries to discuss...
ASTANA – On the sidelines of the Aqaba Process Summit on West Africa, Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening Kazakhstan’s strategic...
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Heads of State agreed to establish the OTS+ format, a flexible mechanism designed to enhance cooperation with external partners at the recent meeting...
ASTANA — For years, Central Asia was known mostly as a landlocked region, often discussed in terms of its limitations. But according to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan presented its policy of proactive economic growth to US investors during a business roundtable organized by the business council (USKZBC) at the United States Chamber of...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosts the two-day Think Tank Forum on Oct. 15-16, bringing together leading scholars, diplomats, and policymakers across the globe, from the United States to...
ASTANA – Public councils are playing an increasingly important role in promoting transparency and accountability of state institutions and strengthening civic participation in decision-making, said experts at the 12th...
ALMATY – Qazaq Air announced the launch of two new international routes connecting Astana with Bishkek and Samarkand, expanding the airline’s presence in Central Asia. Starting Nov. 7, Qazaq...
ALMATY – The stunning natural scenery of the Mangystau region has captured international attention, featuring in a new segment on the global platform. The video was released on the...
ALMATY – World-renowned artist Dimash Qudaibergen performed at the ATP 250 Almaty Open on Oct. 14, presenting an international setlist featuring works by composers from France, the United States,...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to expanding joint industrial and energy projects as part of high-level discussions held in Rome on Oct. 14. The talks, led...
ALMATY – The Kazakhstan Investors Association (KIA) has released an analytical report on Oct. 6, assessing the positive dynamic of the country’s investment environment and outlining recommendations to further...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has recorded a significant increase in oil and gas production in January-September 2025, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is among the world’s top 30 countries for its achievements in cardiac surgery, said Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova during her address at the first international conference...
ASTANA — Adlet Kozhanbayev has been elected as the new akim (mayor) of Semei following Kazakhstan’s first-ever direct mayoral election held on Oct. 12. According to the territorial election...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s TrustExam.ai transforms how the world takes exams with its advanced AI supervision technology. The independent startup, which has grown without outside investment, recently won a $25,000...
ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen once again conquered Latin America, performing to a sold-out audience of 15,000 at the Palacio de los Deportes on Oct. 10, following his first solo...
ASTANA – The upcoming Astana Think Tank Forum, set for Oct. 15–16 in the Kazakh capital and convened by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), reflects a growing...
ALMATY – International experts discussed the challenges and opportunities for strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) and the establishment of the proposed International Agency for Biological Security...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underscored the historic significance and complexity of Kazakhstan’s upcoming parliamentary reform during the first meeting of the working group on parliamentary reform held on...
OSKEMEN — The sacred land of the East Kazakhstan Region’s Ulan district hosted the Shygys Salburyny international festival on Oct. 8-11, bringing together 148 participants from seven countries. The...
ASTANA – The Alatau Tennis Center, the largest facility of its kind in Almaty, has officially opened its doors. The center is designed to serve both professional athletes and...
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this section provides...
ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu on Oct. 13 in Rome during his working visit to Italy, marking the official opening of...
