- Thursday, 20 August, 2026
- Almaty 88 °F / 31 °C
- Astana 66 °F / 19 °C
ASTANA – Almassadam Satkaliyev, the chairman of Kazakhstan’s newly established Nuclear Energy Agency, completed negotiations with Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) President and CEO Whang Joo-ho,...
ASTANA – The Kazakh-Chinese eternal comprehensive strategic partnership is on the rise, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a March 26 meeting with Liu Jianchao, the head of...
ASTANA – Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and the Vice-President of the European Commission, will visit Almaty on March 28...
ASTANA – As Kazakhstan and Sweden mark 33 years of diplomatic relations this April, Swedish Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ewa Ulrika Polano reflects on the growing partnership between...
ASTANA – A new national ecotourism standard, set to take effect on June 1, aims to minimize the environmental impact of tourism in Kazakhstan while ensuring the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin met with World Bank representatives to discuss the new Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030, ratification...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen development, regional climate cooperation, and enhancing partnership with Germany at the 11th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) on March...
ASTANA – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is working to restore operations at the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station following a recent drone attack, the company’s press service...
ASTANA – President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar will make an official visit to Kazakhstan on March 31- April 1, meeting with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s government will allocate illegally withdrawn assets from the Special State Fund to enhance social infrastructure, with 1.7 billion tenge (US$3.4 million) allocated to construct...
ASTANA – Dealroom.co report released on March 25 highlights Kazakhstan’s remarkable transformation from a resource-based economy to one of the fastest-growing tech hubs globally, with significant growth...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National School of Physics and Math (FIZMAT) became the first in Central Asia to receive the Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AATCE) status,...
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...
ASTANA – Balbals, the ancient stone sculptures of the Turkic people, stand as silent witnesses to history, culture and tradition. Carved from stone, they have preserved the...
ASTANA– Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its position as Central Asia’s leading venture capital hub, securing $71 million in investments in 2024, which accounted for 74% of all...
ASTANA — Long before the emergence of Marvel and DC comics, Kazakhs had their own superheroes. Instead of spandex suits, they were decked in shining armor, wielding...
ASTANA — In recent years, Kazakhstan has achieved notable results in attracting foreign investment, driving sustainable economic growth and enhancing its global standing. The government prioritizes creating...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will showcase its rich heritage and modern achievements at Expo 2025, which will take place between April 13 and Oct. 13 in Osaka, Japan. ...
ASTANA – Tea holds a special place in Kazakh culture, serving as a centerpiece of hospitality and social gatherings. Families often unite over tea, and these occasions...
ASTANA — The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan in Almaty opened an exhibition on March 19 showcasing over 140 collectible dolls. The exhibition features unique creations by...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s film industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with domestic productions driving a 30% surge in box office revenue in 2024. Once overshadowed by foreign films,...
ASTANA – The final day of the Nauryznama decade, observed on March 23 as the Day of a Pure Mind and Intentions, is dedicated to environmental awareness....
ASTANA – It is March 22 and preparations are wrapped up for the Nauryz holiday at homes and public squares across Kazakhstan. Grand concerts, traditional feasts, music...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu discussed multifaceted cooperation with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at the first meeting of the Council...
ASTANA – The art of Uzbek embroidery was presented at “The Heritage in Stitches” exhibition at the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana on March 19. For...
ASTANA – The Kyrgyz Republic will receive an $11 million concessional loan and a $2.6 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the Middle Corridor, Kazakhstan’s oil exports and...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is marking Nauryz with the ten-day Nauryznama celebration, which began on March 14. As part of these festivities, March 21 has been designated Solidarity...
ASTANA – March brings not only the first signs of spring but also one of Kazakhstan’s most cherished holidays – Nauryz. Celebrated from March 21-25, this holiday...
ASTANA — Kazakh-French relations continue to strengthen with the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation between the government of Kazakhstan and the French Development Agency (AFD). Jérémie Pellet,...
