- Monday, 8 December, 2025
- Almaty 37 °F / 3 °C
- Astana 21 °F / -6 °C
ASTANA – A lynx was recorded by a camera trap for the first time in two years at Mount Bugyty in the Charyn National Park in the Almaty Region,...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will host a conference for major investors in infrastructure and environmental, social and governance (ESG) projects along with the meetings of the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s recent parliamentary election saw the emergence of new political forces that aim to create positive changes in the country. A young Respublica party, focused on economic...
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 the...
ASTANA – KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company is to launch several initiatives allowing it to supply nearly 6 billion cubic meters of gas for the domestic market...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan received the award as the best trending destination for travelers from the Middle East at the Arabian Travel Market exhibition held on May 1-4 in Dubai,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China announced plans to create a Khorgos Hub to increase trade between the countries, reported Kazinform on May 10. A new cluster will be located...
The latest synthesis report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes for grim reading: Every fraction of a degree of warming comes with escalated threats, from deadly heat...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov highlighted key priorities for machine industry development including increasing local production, the use of new technologies and export promotion at the Machinery Manufacturer...
ASTANA – Almaty will host the second European Union – Central Asia Economic Forum on May 18-19 to discuss ways forward on policy, programs and investment needed to develop...
ASTANA – Peaceful coexistence is the only option in an era of globalization and intermingling religions and cultures, said Kazakh Minister of Information and Social Development, Darkhan Kydyrali, at...
ASTANA – The May 3 state visit of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to Kazakhstan showed that the strategic cooperation will grow in the coming years, Yersultan Zhanseitov from...
ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov met with Jun Yamada, Ambassador of Japan to Kazakhstan, to discuss economic cooperation including strengthening trade and economic ties, reported...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) agreed to increase trade turnover of agricultural products to $1 billion a year, as Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Yerbol...
ASTANA – Uzbekistan is set to hold an early presidential election on July 9, reported the press service of the Uzbek President on May 8. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev...
ASTANA – Kazakh Embassy in Washington D.C. hosted an open house on May 6 as part of the Annual Passport DC event welcoming visitors for cultural performances and traditional...
ASTANA – Due to an increase in the volume of raw materials, national oil transporter KazTransOil increased the export volume of oil via Aktau Port to Baku (Azerbaijan) from...
ASTANA – Geographical communities of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye and Uzbekistan have created the Geographical Council of Turkic States in Tashkent on May 8 to strengthen...
ASTANA – Kazakh Air Force soldier Nazira Albosynova and marine Yermek Zaylagy from regional West command reached excellent results at the annual Best Warrior competition at the National Guard...
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to China on May 17-19, reported the Akorda press service on May 8. The President is expected...
ASTANA – The Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) delegation participated in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Resource Management Week to discuss and explore solutions for sustainable resource...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold the sixth Summer Paralympic Games on May 11-30 in Almaty, Astana and Aktobe, announced the sports training center for persons with disabilities on May...
Kazakhstan has a rich history of innovation, dating back to its nomadic ancestors who developed advanced techniques for survival in the harsh Central Asian climate. Modern Kazakhstan is no...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to strengthen cultural ties with Azerbaijan and other Turkic countries through the Organization of Turkic States and the International Organization of Turkic Culture, the Kazakh Minister...
ALMATY – Kuanysh Mukhamedzhanov has transformed his hobby into an initiative to combat electronic waste by converting household appliances into modern art and turning old vacuum cleaners and televisions...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is developing a draft law on the introduction of professional foster families, which would mean all orphans and children left without parental care will be placed...
ASTANA – The Astana Opera Theater is heading to Almaty on May 25-27 to showcase a rich program of world classical masterpieces and modern choreography at the Abai Opera...
ASTANA – IT professionals from Shymkent are making an animated film on the centuries-old struggle of Kazakh people for freedom and independence, a local Otyrar TV channel reported on...
ASTANA – The Abai Region akimat (administration) has set out the Alakol Lake development roadmap that includes 40 measures to improve the quality of services, allowing tourists seeking to...
ASTANA – Dos-Mukasan, one of Kazakhstan’s most popular vocal and instrumental bands, released a new song after a long break dedicated to Almaty, which celebrates a multinational Kazakh family,...
ASTANA – Astana-based artist Aigerim Karibayeva, who sells her artworks domestically and internationally, sees her mission in popularizing art. She calls her style ethnic modernism and makes her works...
ASTANA – The Astana Opera Theater will stage Zhenis Ani (Victory song) concert to celebrate Victory Day and the 100th anniversary of outstanding singer and World War II veteran...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ground Forces, the largest branch of the Kazakh Armed Forces, are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The country will honor the bravest men and women...
ASTANA — Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov and Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov signed the Roadmap to Accelerate the Establishment of the International Center for Industrial Cooperation (ICIC) Central Asia...
ASTANA – The Armed Forces of Kazakhstan must protect the fundamental values of peace and tranquility amid conflicts, President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a May 5...
ASTANA – The Heriot-Watt University is set to open a branch at the Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in September with three undergraduate programs for 100 students, as the Kazakh...
ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu participated in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs...
ASTANA – Despite a slight slowdown in April, Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index (BAI), which indicates the state of the economy in the real sector, remained positive at 51.2 points,...
ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) has published the results of a survey on public perception of the country’s development. The survey found that 72% of...
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 the...
ASTANA – The number of cash withdrawals in Kazakhstan made up 14.8% of the country’s total transactions in January-February, continuing to decrease yearly since 2020, when Kazakhstan witnessed the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is holding talks with 26 countries, including Austria, Bahrain, San Marino and Saudi Arabia, to introduce a mutual visa-free regime, reported the press service of the...
ASTANA – The gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kazakhstan increased by 18%, reaching $28 billion in 2022. The mining sector made up almost half of all...
ASTANA – It is time to start preparing for the Fifth World Nomad Games scheduled for Sept. 8-15 next year in Astana, Deputy Prime Minister Altai Kulginov said at...
ASTANA – The venue for the upcoming concert of famous Kazakh pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen was changed over a storm warning in Antalya, Türkiye, the singer announced on May...
ASTANA — May is full of holidays, making this weekend long and festive, lasting four days from May 6 to 9. May 7 is Defenders of the Fatherland Day,...
ASTANA – Kazakh teams won eight medals, including three gold, at the World Cup and Challenge Cup and AFCGE Cup Open I, the international tournament in aesthetic group gymnastics...
ASTANA – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK) is conducting systematic work to ensure aviation security and safety. Darkhan Katyshev, senior director of the Aviation Security Department of AAK,...
ASTANA – Jordan and Kazakhstan have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations for over three decades, yet there is significant untapped potential, according to the country’s Ambassador in Astana Yousef Abdelghani....
ASTANA – Ulba Metallurgical Plant (UMP), a subsidiary of Kazatomprom national atomic company, received a license to explore solid minerals at the Verkhny Irgiz deposit in the Aktobe Region,...
