Kazakhstan Declares its Carbon Neutrality Targets at UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

GLASGOW – Despite the cloudy weather in Glasgow, hopes for a better future remain clear and bright. In this light, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which kicked off...


Kazakh Nationals to Get Passports in South Korea, Uzbekistan and Japan Within 30 Days

NUR-SULTAN – The time for issuing passports for Kazakh nationals residing in Korea, Uzbekistan and Japan has been reduced from 80 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry...


Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States Marks Ten Years Since First Summit in Almaty

Editor’s note: Since 1991, when Kazakhstan gained its independence, multivector foreign policy has become a major part of Kazakhstan’s unique path of development. Surprising for many, the country has...


“Sea Tomorrow” – First Ever Documentary from Kazakhstan Released on Netflix 

NUR-SULTAN – “Sea Tomorrow” – a documentary describing the lives of people who live by the Aral sea after its depletion, directed by Katerina Suvorova, was released on Netflix....


Mohamed bin Zayed Receives Nazarbayev Prize for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World and Global Security

NUR-SULTAN – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Mohamed bin Zayed received the Nazarbayev Prize for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World and Global...


Young and Smart Kazakh People Take Actions for Green Future

GLASGOW – Delegates from Kazakhstan Diana Gamazova and Sofiya Gamazova, who represent the Central Asian region, won the Best Art Piece of COY16 and Artsy Delegate of COY16 prizes...


How Kazakhstan Aims to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

It was reported just recently that the build-up of warming gases in the atmosphere rose to record levels in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with CO2, methane and nitrous...


Is Asia and the Pacific Ready for the Global Climate Stage?

As the leaders of Asia and the Pacific prepare to head to Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), they can be sure...


AlmaFest: Traditional Tekeli Apple Festival Takes Place in Almaty Region

NUR-SULTAN – The AlmaFest: Tekeli Apple Festival took place Oct. 23 in the town of Tekeli near the Dzhungar Alatau mountains in the Almaty Region, honoring the significance of...


Two-Week Vacation in Bali Turned Into Six-Month Stay for Kazakh Lady amid COVID-19 Lockdown in Bali

KUALA LUMPUR – Laura Dossova’s dream of a two-week relaxing vacation in Bali, Indonesia last year unexpectedly turned into a six-month stay when the popular tourist island went into...


Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2021 Gathers 100 International Athletes

NUR-SULTAN – The Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2021 international ice skating tournament opened on Oct. 28 at the capital’s Barys Arena as part of the 2021–22 ISU (International Skating...


Kazakhstan Needs to Invest $650 Billion to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060, Says Minister

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan will have to invest nearly US$650 billion in low carbon technologies to achieve its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2060, said Kazakh Minister of Ecology,...


Kazakhstan’s Majilis Adopts Draft Law on Human Rights to Strengthen Role of Ombudsperson

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Majilis, the lower house of the country’s Parliament, adopted a draft law on the Ombudsperson for Human Rights in Kazakhstan, as well as legislative amendments to...


Kazakh Students Propose Solutions to Tackle Climate Change at Voice of Youth Forum at KazGUU

NUR-SULTAN – The students of Nur-Sultan-based universities voiced their practical recommendations on climate change issues at the Voice of Youth: Uniting the World to Tackle the Climate Change debates...


Nurly Zhol Infrastructure Project Pledges 95 Percent of Local Roads to Be Improved By 2025

NUR-SULTAN – Up to 95 percent of local roads will be improved by 2025 as part of the country’s Nurly Zhol infrastructure program, reports the official website of Kazakh...


Digital Bridge Forum in Nur-Sultan Connects Entrepreneurs, Promotes Greater Digitization 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan is hosting Digital Bridge Forum on Oct. 28-29 to promote digitization in the country and provide businesses and startups with more access to resources,...


The Glasgow Climate Test

The climate crisis is a code red for humanity.  World leaders will soon be put to the test at the UN Climate Conference — known as COP26 — in...


Kazakhstan Jumps 6 Points in New Global Sustainable Development Goals Rating

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan jumped six spots reaching 59th place in a new global ranking of countries that assessed their progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2021, reports...


Hungarian Deputy PM Mihály Varga Visits Kazakhstan to Boost Trade and Investment

NUR-SULTAN – Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Finance Mihály Varga is on an official visit to Kazakhstan, where he took part in the fifth meeting of the...


Child Well-Being Index to Expand and Protect Children’s Rights More Effectively in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Child Well-Being Index will help Kazakhstan’s decision-makers to increase the effectiveness of national policies in the protection of children’s rights, experts from the Economic Research Institute...


Kazakhstan Provides Humanitarian Transit Corridor for Top Afghan Female Judges and Members of Parliament

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has provided a humanitarian transit corridor for Afghan female judges and members of parliament and their families, according to an October 26 report by the Kazakh...


Kazakh Film “Poet” to Premiere at International Film Festival in Tokyo

NUR-SULTAN –“Akyn” (“Poet”) is a film directed by Kazakh director Darezhan Omirbayev. It will premiere at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, which will be held from Oct.30 through...


British Ambassador Intends to Focus on Green Transformation Agenda and Other Priority Areas as Part of Mission in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The new British Ambassador to Kazakhstan says that the UK and Kazakhstan have built strong bilateral relations and effective development cooperation as the countries are set to...


Kazakhstan’s Two Big Cities Exit Red Zone As Epidemiological Situation Stabilizes 

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan and the largest city Almaty exited the high-risk red zone, as the overall epidemiological situation in the country shows signs of improvement. Kazakh Healthcare...


Council of Europe and European Union Join Forces to Support Reform Process in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – The Council of Europe and the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan will hold an international round table “Reforms of the judiciary in Kazakhstan: Addressing new challenges by using best...


President Tokayev Visits Turkmenistan to Strengthen Brotherly Ties of the Two Nations

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev went on an official state visit to Ashgabat on Oct. 24-25, where he met with President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, reports the Akorda press service. The...


Kazakh Poet Abai Kunanbayev Immortalized With New Monument in Berlin

NUR-SULTAN – The opening ceremony of the monument to the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev took place in Berlin on Oct. 22, reports the Ministry of Culture and Sport....


No Pet Left Behind! New NARUVAX-C19 Vaccine for Cats Unveiled in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN – The first Kazakh COVID-19 vaccine for cats, named NARUVAX-C19, was presented at the Kazagro/Kazfarm-2021 international exhibition on Oct. 21, said virologist and vaccinologist Kaisar Tabynov on his...


Second Cannes International Independent Film Festival (CIIFF) Brings New Talent to Big Screen, Thanks to Kazakh Producer

NUR-SULTAN – The second Cannes International Independent Film Festival (CIIFF) gathered filmmakers from 18 countries to present 45 movies. The festival, established in 2019 by an independent Cannes Association...


Kazakh Astrophotographer’s Work Included in Top List of 35AWARDS International Photo Awards

NUR-SULTAN – The “Iron Edelweiss” photo taken by Kazakh astrophotographer Evgeniy Bondar entered the top list of the sixth 35AWARDS International Photo Awards, reports city administration of Karaganda region. ...


International Theatre Festival to Showcase Special Corona-19 Dance Performance in Nur-Sultan

NUR-SULTAN – More than 20 performances will be presented by 11 creative teams as part of the TEATR ALL Nur-Sultan Theater Week international festival from Oct. 28 until Nov....


Preserving Kazakhstan’s Historical Legacy and Culture: Tokayev Visits Zhoshy Khan Complex in Ulytau

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Zhoshy Khan historical and cultural complex in Ulytau District as part of his working visit to the Karaganda Region, reports the Akorda...


Kazakhstan’s Investment Activities Discussed at UNCTAD World Investment Forum

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s measures to created favorable conditions for investments were presented at the virtual seventh United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Forum, which kicked...


Unity in Diversity is Our Fundamental Principle to Preserve National Unity, Says Tokayev

NUR-SULTAN – Unity in diversity is Kazakhstan’s fundamental principle for preserving and strengthening national unity and a key principle that the country is committed to adhering to in the...


Social Wallet Project to Launch in Pilot Regions of Kazakhstan by the End of 2021

NUR-SULTAN – The Minister of Trade and Integration Bakhyt Sultanov announced plans to introduce the social wallet pilot project in Nur-Sultan, Pavlodar and Akkol by the end of 2021...


New Polymetallic Enrichment Plant Launched in Karaganda Region, Boosts Regional Industrial Development

NUR-SULTAN – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched a new polymetallic enrichment plant at the Zhairemsky mining and processing plant in the Karaganda Region as part of his working...


Kazakh Citizens To Receive Passport in Germany, Russia and US in 30 Days

NUR-SULTAN – The period for issuing passports for Kazakh nationals residing in Germany, Russia and the US has been reduced from 80 days to 30 days, according to the...


New York Federal Court Rejects All Objections of Mukhtar Ablyazov and Ilyas Khrapunov

NUR-SULTAN – United States District Judge Alison J. Nathan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected the objections filed by ​​former BTA...


Kazakh Scientist Climbs Elbrus With International Expedition to Make Geomaps, Promote Humanitarian Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh scientist Aida Tabelinova mountained Elbrus as part of an international expedition, which was held since Sept. 29 and continued through Oct. 10. It was led by...


Sixty Three Percent of Eligible Population Fully Vaccinated in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – As the vaccination effort continues in Kazakhstan, 7.2 million of the country’s 19 million population have been fully immunized against the virus, while 8 million have received...


Major Milestone of Kazakh Independence: Repatriation

Editor’s note: Since 1991, when Kazakhstan gained its independence, оver one million of ethnic Kazakhs have returned to their historical homeland, reports zakon.kz. In the analytical piece below translated...


Latest Travel Update: Kazakhstan to Launch Direct Flights with Lithuania – and More

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Lithuania are expected to launch direct flights between the two countries in the first quarter of 2022, reports the Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee.  On Oct....


Kazakh Musician Outshines the Entire World With Accordion Playing Skills at the 74th Coupe Mondiale

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh accordionist Olzhas Nurlanov has been awarded a world champion title at the international 74th. Coupe Mondiale competition, which took place on Oct. 13-17 in Munich, reports...


New Theater in Nur-Sultan to Provide Creative Opportunities for People with Special Needs

NUR-SULTAN – A new inclusive theater called Qanattylar opened its doors Oct. 15 in the Zhastar theater in Nur-Sultan, wrote Nur-Sultan Akim (Mayor) Altai Kulginov on his Instagram account. ...


Second Annual Sustainable Lifestyle and Consumption Marathon Sparks Interest in Green Living in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Some 1,400 people took part nationwide in the Education for Sustainable Development Marathon from Sept. 20 – Oct.17, which was launched by UNESCO Cluster Office in Almaty,...


Traditional Nomads Games Held in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Spectacular dzhigits (horse riders and fighters) competitions were held in the forgotten traditional sporting events held in the Turkistan region, gathering people from all regions of the...


President Tokayev Addresses Heads of Commonwealth of Independent States  Council Meeting

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the CIS Heads of State Council meeting on Friday, Oct. 15 emphasizing the need for stronger cooperation and assistance to the people of...


Singapore-Based Company Advances Logistics Solutions Between Central Asia and Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR – The pandemic has given a boost to the logistics industry worldwide as the demand for delivery of goods surges, driven by an unprecedented growth of e-commerce...


Kazakhstan’s Delegation Pays Working Visit to Afghanistan

NUR-SULTAN – Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan for International Cooperation Erzhan Kazykhan visited Kabul on Sunday for a working visit, reports the Akorda press service. During the...


Kazakh Ethnographer Restores More Than 200 Recipes of Ancient Kazakh Cuisine

NUR-SULTAN – Aigerim Musagazhinova, a historian and ethnographer, restored more than 200 unknown recipes of Kazakh dishes in “The mysteries around us” new program on the First Channel, Eurasia...