- Wednesday, 24 December, 2025
- Almaty 21 °F / -6 °C
- Astana 25 °F / -4 °C
ASTANA – The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will each provide $500 million to the Kyrgyz Republic for the construction of...
ASTANA – Popular K-pop group Kandis delighted audiences by performing the Kazakh hit “Dem Alam” (“I’ll Take a Rest” in Kazakh) during the fourth episode of the Silk Way...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is seeking to diversify its oil export routes as global energy markets undergo shifts. The Astana Times breaks down the country’s current supply channels and plans...
ALMATY – A caravan of 1,000 one-humped camels that marched one kilometer through the village of Akshi in the Ili District of Almaty region on Sept. 20 has officially...
ALMATY – Naval commanders from Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia signed a security cooperation document on Oct. 8 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, that reinforces the principle of non-interference by...
ALMATY – More than 40 environmental projects are being implemented in the Aral Sea basin, as announced at the second meeting of the Board of the International Fund for...
ALMATY – Semei, an administrative center of Abai Region held its first-ever direct election for the city’s akim (mayor) on Oct. 12, marking a historic milestone in the country’s...
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has signed memoranda of cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Oct. 10 to expand investment...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Taza Kazakhstan environmental campaign on Oct. 11, joining volunteers and eco-activists in planting trees at the capital’s Botanical Garden. During...
ALMATY – Kazakh national pavilion won first place in the Theme Development category among small pavilions at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, one of the most prestigious global exhibitions...
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...
My mom used to tell me about the feeling of internal coherence she experienced whenever she stepped onto the land of her ancestors – the vast steppes of the...
ALMATY – For those who have a sweet tooth for fine pastries, there is promising news. Young Kazakh confectioner Sabina Tanatarova is honing her skills at France’s prestigious Le...
ASTANA — Beyond their stone walls and ancient carvings, Kazakhstan’s heritage sites tell stories of trade, faith, conquest, and resilience, offering travelers more than just destinations to visit –...
ASTANA – The National Space Center in Astana has completed SANA-1, a unique research project, marking Kazakhstan’s first experiment on long-term crew isolation in conditions simulating a space mission....
ASTANA – Hiking-based ecotourism has become one of the world’s most popular forms of travel, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. The trend reflects growing demand for sustainable...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will soon present its new national passport design, which has been under development since February. The updated document reflects the country’s national identity and cultural diversity,...
ASTANA – A new Museum of Art has opened in Astana, featuring more than 1,600 national musical instruments, including rare and nearly forgotten ones such as the zhelbuaz, mes...
ASTANA — The Kazakh capital brought together representatives from across Central Asia for a regional seminar aimed at advancing data visualization practices and strengthening regional cooperation in statistics. Held...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features reports on the country’s growing adventure tourism scene, Dimash...
ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan has set the base rate at 18% per annum with a corridor of ±1 percentage point, citing...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to strengthen unity, expand economic cooperation, and coordinate actions to maintain peace...
ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministries of Energy of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan have signed memoranda of understanding to advance...
ASTANA – The Almaty Open ATP 250 tennis tournament is set to take place from Oct. 11 to 19 at the Almaty Arena. The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF) has...
ASTANA – The weekend is calling, and it is packed with things to do. Catch some live music, stroll through an art show, or spend time with family in...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Russia and Central Asian nations, emphasizing stability, economic integration, and technological partnership as key priorities during...
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 – Ten years after the Paris Agreement, a new report from the Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDP) Initiative takes stock of global progress. Analyzing 21 countries, including Kazakhstan, it...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on Oct. 9 in Dushanbe, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership and...
ALMATY – The Kazakh artistic swimming team from Karaganda achieved a historic triumph at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 11 in Ahmedabad, India....
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree establishing a working group on parliamentary reform on Oct. 8, following the key proposal of transitioning Kazakhstan to a unicameral...
ALMATY – The first-ever space journey by a Kazakh woman was marked by Danna Karagussova, who made history by joining the crew of Blue Origin’s New Shepard on its...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has entered the world’s top 500 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The report, released on Oct. 9, highlights Kazakhstan’s growing...
ALMATY – Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the German Water Partnership (GWP) signed a strategic partnership agreement on Oct. 8 to strengthen cooperation in sustainable water...
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s state budget revenues grew by 23.4% in 2025, reaching 21.6 trillion tenge (approximately US$40 billion). It was revealed during the Oct. 8 meeting between President Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – Artificial intelligence pioneer Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, founder of Sinovation Ventures and author of “AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order,” believes Kazakhstan stands at...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his support for the recently reached agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages during indirect negotiations in...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has seen positive improvements in its education system, according to the latest Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital took a step toward a greener future as TotalEnergies, in partnership with Qazaq Green Power and KMG Green, has completed supplier selection for the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has welcomed over 80,000 foreign citizens seeking medical treatment in the country since the beginning of the year. High-quality cardiac, neurosurgical, dental, and in vitro fertilization...
ASTANA – Air Astana Board of Directors announced on Oct. 8 that Peter Foster will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer and from the board of directors...
ASTANA – Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has slowed but remains resilient amid global and regional challenges, according to the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia...
ASTANA – Starting in 2026, Kazakhstan will begin the phased transition of all government budgets to the digital tenge. It is not just another payment tool – it is...
ASTANA – International humanitarian law (IHL) should be reinforced to protect civilians and ensure accountability in war, said government officials, humanitarian organizations, and International Committee of the Red Cross...
ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev called on Turkic states to accelerate the launch of the Turkic Investment Fund, highlighting its potential to become a key driver of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is set to launch a large-scale project to build 100 green villages, an initiative led by entrepreneur and BIRCH CEO Vladimir Rich, who calls it an...
ALMATY – The Kazakh National Bank reported robust growth in the country’s digital financial infrastructure from January to June 2025, with daily transactions through its payment systems averaging 6.3...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Travel Forum is taking place in Astana on Oct. 6-8, gathering major tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, airports, tourism associations, government agencies, and foreign partners...
ALMATY – Korkyt Ata Turkic World Film Festival held a closing ceremony on Oct. 4, announcing the winners among 47 films and bringing together filmmakers, cultural leaders, and audiences...
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of unity in addressing global challenges, proposing initiatives to enhance political, economic, and cultural cooperation at the 12th summit of the...
