Kazatomprom Secures Czech Uranium Deal, Eyes Europe Growth

ASTANA – Kazatomprom national atomic company has signed a landmark agreement with ČEZ, a. s., marking an expanded presence in Europe and strengthened position in the global...


Marriage Trends Shift in Kazakhstan with Rising Age and Regional Disparities

ASTANA – In Kazakhstan, April 15 is celebrated as Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan Sulu Day, a holiday symbolizing true love, often considered an alternative to Valentine’s Day. A...


Massive Asset Recovery of $1.2 Bln Boosts Kazakhstan’s Social Development

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has recovered assets worth approximately 610 billion tenge (US$1.2 billion), including 506 billion tenge (US$977.2 million) in cash and property valued at over 103...


Kazakhstan, Chevron Seek Energy Expansion, Oil Route Diversification, and Industrial Growth

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the key role of Chevron in the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector and congratulated Chevron CEO Michael Wirth...


Astana to Host Central Asian Media Forum Tomorrow

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is set to host the second Central Asian Media Forum on April 16-17 in Astana. The media forum will bring together media...


Kazakhstan Showcases Innovation and Heritage at EXPO 2025 in Osaka

ASTANA – The World Expo 2025 officially opened on April 13 on the artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka, Japan. Running until October, this major international event...


Kazakh Love Story Etched in Stone and Memory

ASTANA – While Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, introduced through Western culture, is widely celebrated in Kazakhstan, a homegrown celebration of love on April 15, known as...


European Ambassadors Visit  Shymkent, Turkistan to Deepen Ties with Kazakhstan 

ASTANA – A delegation of 18 ambassadors of European countries visited Shymkent on April 11 to strengthen cooperation between the city and Europe, reported Shymkent’s Department of...


Kazakhstan Relaunches Healthcare Program to Support Students from Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Agency for International Development (KazAID) has relaunched its Avicenna: Healthcare program to support students from medical institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, KazAID...


Tokayev Praises Kazakh Peacekeepers Returned from UN Mission in Golan Heights

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended Kazakhstan’s first peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights during a meeting with officers and soldiers of the National Peacekeeping Forces on...


Kazakhstan Presents Organ Delivery Innovation at Expo 2025 in Japan

ASTANA – A team of physician-researchers from Kazakhstan’s University Medical Center (UMC), led by internationally renowned cardiac surgeon Yuriy Pya, has presented the groundbreaking Alem innovation for...


Kazakhstan Eyes Expansion of Event Tourism, Plans Five Int’l Events This Year

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports seeks to expand the country’s potential in event tourism. This year, Kazakhstan plans to host five major international...


Four Kazakh Citizens Rescued from Virtual Slavery in Myanmar

ASTANA – Four Kazakh citizens have been repatriated to Kazakhstan after they were forced into labor in Myanmar, reported the Dunyo agency of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry. Two...


Kazakh Eco-Activist Makes Conscious Consumption Trendy Again 

ASTANA – Developing environmentally friendly habits and respect for nature should start at an early age, says Kamila Akimbekova, a Kazakh eco-blogger, influencer, and organizer of sustainable...


Francophone Spring Marathon Takes Place in Six Cities of Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is  hosting the Francophone Spring cultural festival from April 1 to May 31 to promote the French language and Francophone cultures in the country....


Kazakh Musician Recreates Steppe Soundscape Using Voice, Traditional Instruments

ASTANA — Aizada Kemel, a Kazakh ethno-musician and composer, brings the natural rhythms of the steppe to life through unconventional instruments and vocal techniques that mimic the...


Bozok Museum Offers Immersive Experience – WiFi Not Included 

ASTANA – The Bozok Museum-Reserve has ambitious plans to become a major cultural and economic hub, enhancing tourism in Kazakhstan’s capital. Located near the Urker and Ilinka...


Kazakhstan’s New International Air Routes for 2025

ASTANA – Kazakhstan continues to enhance its global air connectivity with the launch of new international routes this year, which will expand its access to Europe, Asia,...


Kazakhstan Expands Aerospace Ambitions with New Export Projects and Scientific Advances

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s aerospace industry is expanding with new spacecraft export projects and advancements in scientific research. On April 10, a group of journalists visited the National...


Roses Are Red: How Kazakh Flower Industry Shifts From Global Imports to Local Blossoms

ASTANA — The flower industry in Kazakhstan is blooming in terms of imports and domestic production. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan imported 12,300 tons...


Kazakh Scholar’s Journey: From Surgeon in Semei to Japanese University VP 

ASTANA – When Serik Meirmanov was a young surgeon at the Semei Regional Hospital, involved in treating radiation-related illnesses, he could not have foreseen that his career...


AFD in Kazakhstan: Supporting Sustainable, Inclusive Development

ASTANA — The cooperation between France and Kazakhstan is entering a new phase of dynamic development, said Amélie Aubert, a regional director for Central and East Asia...


President Tokayev Addresses Global Trade Tensions During Shymkent Visit

ASTANA – During the working visit to Shymkent on April 11, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the local public, highlighting Kazakhstan’s economic resilience, the importance of unity, and...


President Tokayev Tours New Airport, Industrial Facilities in Shymkent

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to Shymkent on April 11, where he inspected several key infrastructure and investment projects aimed at boosting...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Ties with EU and UK, Kazakhstan Airports’ Awards and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s relations with the European Union and...


CIS Foreign Ministers Gather in Almaty to Deepen Ties and Launch New Initiatives

ASTANA – The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Foreign Ministers convened in Almaty on April 11 to discuss the international agenda and the current state...


What to Do This Weekend in Astana and Almaty: Top Picks for Culture Lovers

ASTANA – Take a break this weekend and recharge after a busy workweek by immersing yourself in incredible concerts, thrilling sports events, and unique cultural experiences. The...


National Bank to Keep Base Rate at 16.5 Percent

ASTANA – The monetary policy committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided on April 11 to keep the base rate at 16.5%, according to...


Airports in Astana, Almaty Win Top Honors at 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards

ASTANA – Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025 recognized Kazakhstan airports in Astana and Almaty as leaders in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia. Almaty...


SCO Nations Reaffirm Commitment to Open and Fair Global Trade Ahead of Autumn Summit in China

ASTANA – The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) support a non-discriminatory multilateral trading system, according to the organization’s statement published on April 10. “The member...