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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s team has won 80 medals, including ten gold, 22 silver, and 48 bronze at the 19th Asian Games, which took place from Sept. 23 to Oct....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s first Honorary Consulate in Penang, Malaysia opened on Oct. 2 signifying the two countries’ intent to strengthen bilateral relations, reported the Kazakh Embassy in Malaysia. Dato’...
Kazakhstan’s desire for energy reform and an announcement of a nationwide referendum on building the country’s first nuclear power plant should be considered as an impetus for transforming both...
ASTANA – Kazakh accordionist Olzhas Nurlanov mesmerized the European audience with his profound performances during his September concerts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Germany, reported NF media. Nurlanov...
ASTANA – Young artists, both professional and amateur, are reviving the ancient art of Kazakh embroidery, biz keste, by showcasing the appeal and value of this intricate craft in...
ASTANA — The vast steppes of Kazakhstan have long been home to a diverse array of wildlife, and among them, the saiga antelope holds a special place. However, the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s karate athlete Sofya Berultseva secured the gold medal on Oct. 7 at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the tenth gold medal for the country,...
ASTANA – The world premiere of “Madina”, a film directed and produced by Kazakh filmmaker Aizhan Kassymbekova, is scheduled to take place at the Tokyo International Film Festival on...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airlines carried 8.7 million passengers in the first eight months of 2023, 26% more than last year, with up to 600 flights per week to 32...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakh-European...
ASTANA – Ambassadors of fourteen countries presented their credentials to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Akorda presidential palace on Oct. 6, reported the Akorda press service. The ambassadors included...
ASTANA – The Nobel Festival in Astana featured a spectacular plenary session on Oct. 5 that brought together education leaders and Nobel Prize winners from various fields to discuss...
ASTANA – Kazakh karate athlete Kaisar Alpysbay claimed the ninth gold medal for the country on Oct. 6 at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, announced the National...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has all the prerequisites to become a regional leader in the gas industry, said Sanzhar Zharkeshov, the chairman of QazaqGaz national gas company, at an Oct....
ASTANA – The best robots of the FIRST Robotics Competition will fight at a robotics exhibition during the Digital Bridge 2023 on Oct. 12-13 in Astana, reported the forum’s...
ASTANA – Hassad Food, the Qatar Investment Authority’s investment arm, is set to launch a joint venture on building a plant for deep grain processing in the Akmola Region,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s banking performance metrics will gradually moderate in the medium term due to slower inflation and potential additional regulatory charges, according to the latest Fitch Ratings report...
Kazakhstan’s recent decision to embark on a referendum regarding the construction of its inaugural nuclear power plant marks a seminal moment in its energy trajectory. This strategic move occurs...
ASTANA — This weekend promises to offer an exciting lineup of events in Astana, with a delightful mix of art, dance, music and cultural exploration. The city is buzzing...
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Internal Affairs Yerzhan Sadenov met with the Deputy Director General of the European Commission for Migration and Home Affairs, Johannes Luchner, to discuss the...
ASTANA – Kazakh capital hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Energy Forum on Oct. 3, gathering energy ministers to discuss plans to develop cooperation. The SCO forum, which was...
ASTANA – The New Silk Road business forum in Astana gathered experts to discuss the integration of transport systems and the development of the Middle Corridor route, reported Khabar...
ASTANA – Kazakh karate champion Nurkanat Azhikanov (75 kg) won the gold medal for Kazakhstan in the final of the kumite discipline at the 19th edition of the Asian...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated teachers on their professional holiday, and addressed pressing issues in the country’s education system during the National Congress of Teachers in Astana...
ASTANA – De Montfort University Kazakhstan (DMUK) unveiled its creative hub in Almaty on Sept. 22, poised to play a crucial role in nurturing the creative industry in the...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko held meetings with members of the European Parliament (MEPs) during his working visit to Strasbourg. The discussions centered on future cooperation...
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov discussed the development of the Tengiz and Kashagan oil fields with ExxonMobil Senior Vice President John Whelan on Oct.4, reported the Prime Minister’s...
ASTANA — In a remarkable display of cycling prowess, Kazakhstan’s cyclists secured the top two positions in the group race on the road cycle. The nation’s cycling pride, Yevgeniy...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inspected industrial facilities in Astana, visiting the Turan and the South-East gas thermal power stations’ construction sites, the pump-filter station, and the Combined...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing to host the 21st meeting of the Secretariat of Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions scheduled for Oct. 11 in Astana, reported...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to launch 170 projects in the food industry, construction, machine building, metallurgy, and other sectors this year, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said at an...
When considering the overseas allies and partners of the United States, one could be forgiven for not thinking of the countries of Central Asia. The average American is likely...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Sana Schoolchildren’s Palace today, which has recently opened on the left bank of the Kazakh capital, the Akorda press service reported on...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the global energy group Shell on its 30th anniversary of operations in Kazakhstan at the ceremony in Astana on Oct. 3, the date...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan expressed readiness to make a substantial contribution to resolving food security issues in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states at the ninth OIC Ministerial...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Qatar are set to launch a joint chamber of commerce and industry to boost trade and economic ties, as was announced during a business forum...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s journey toward energy transition can serve as a good example for other oil-producing countries, said keynote speakers at a plenary session of the KazEnergy Eurasian Forum...
ASTANA – The eQonaq information system, responsible for tracking and analyzing tourist movements and migration control in Kazakhstan, marked the arrival of the millionth tourist of the year by...
ASTANA – The first day of the 15th KazEnergy Eurasian Forum on Oct. 3 focused on the government and private sector partnership to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. During...
ASTANA — Kazakh cyclist Alexey Lutsenko won the gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Oct. 3, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service. He completed...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with senior government officials on Oct. 2 to check the work the government is doing to return illegally acquired...
ASTANA – Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg reached $16 million in January-June, said Director General of BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce Anuar Kurzhikayev at an Oct. 2 business forum...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (UK) pledged to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation during the seventh session of the Kazakh-UK Strategic Dialogue on Oct. 2, reported the...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded his official visit to Germany on Sept. 29. This visit, aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for collaboration in various sectors,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build 20 modern multidisciplinary hospitals with private sector involvement, as directed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov during an Oct....
ASTANA – The Sarzha multifunctional marine terminal marked its official inauguration on Sept. 29 with the first cargo shipment received for further transportation to the port of Baku via...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s resolution on restoring the sovereign equality of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) member states was adopted by an overwhelming majority (99-2-16) at the 67th session...
Having studied and analyzed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address, the Economic course of a Just Kazakhstan, I would like to note the initiative to hold a referendum regarding the...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in a roundtable of the Eastern Committee of the German economy alongside his Central Asian counterparts on Sept. 29 in...
ASTANA – The opening ceremony of an exhibition titled “Thriving for a Collaborative World” took place at the Forbidden City (Gugong in Chinese) imperial palace complex at the heart...
