Almaty to Start Building Nine New Park Zones and Increase City Greenery in 2021

NUR-SULTAN — Almaty will start the construction of nine new park zones, with the greening of the city a top priority, said Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Almaty akim (city mayor) during...


Kazakhstan Remains in Red Zone For Two Full Weeks

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has been in a high risk red zone for two weeks, said Kazakh Vice Healthcare Minister Marat Shoranov at a press conference with the Central Communications...


West Kazakhstan Region Shows Positive Dynamics in Agriculture and Manufacturing Industries in 2020

NUR-SULTAN — The West Kazakhstan region showed positive dynamics in the main socio-economic indicators by the end of 2020, the region has been implementing major projects in attracting investments,...


Kazakh Government to Develop New Concept for Creative Industry Growth

NUR-SULTAN – A working group chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov has announced plans to develop a new concept for the economy’s creative sector development, reports the...


Kazakhstan and Asian Development Bank Launch Mortgage Program for Women

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Otbasy Bank launched a mortgage program for women on April 12, according to the bank’s press service release. The program, titled “Umay”,  is designed to promote...


Technological Economy and Competitive Advantages of Kazakhstan

Natural resources and economic development play a critical role in any country’s economy.   Since Kazakhstan gained its independence, the government has paid special attention to the local natural wealth...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu Day Day of Love

NUR-SULTAN – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kazakh national holiday known as the Day of Love of Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu. The holiday was established in 2011...


Kazakh Minister of Labor: Unemployment Remains Under Control Despite Lockdown Measures

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Minister of Labour and Social Protection Serik Shapkenov gave his report on the employment situation in the country to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev April 14,...


Kazakhstan Introduces New Mechanism to Offer End-to-End Support to Investors

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan has created a Task Force team to provide end-to-end support to investors, reports the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service.  The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime...


Kazakhstan’s Karaganda Pharmaceutical Complex Begins Production of Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin gave his report on the epidemiological situation and the vaccination plan in the country to the Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Akorda...


Kyrgyzstan Gets New Constitution

Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian state bordering Kazakhstan with its 6 million strong population, is on its way to political stabilization after the referendum on changes to the country’s Constitution...


Kazakhstan Mandates All Arriving Passengers to Present COVID-19 Test Results

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Chief Sanitary Doctor and Vice Healthcare Minister Yerlan Kiyasov signed a decree obliging all arriving passengers, including the citizens of Kazakhstan, to present a negative COVID-19...


Improving Quality of Life, Protection of Human Rights are a Top Priority for Kazakh Government

Kazakhstan is gradually carrying out political reforms aimed at building a just society and an effective state. During the fifth meeting of the National Council of Public Trust (NCPT),...


Kazakh Prime Minister Explains Implementation of Vaccination Schedule 

NUR-SULTAN — Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin discussed the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the country and instructed officials to ensure implementation of the vaccination schedule at an April...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Shows Steady Growth in First Quarter of 2021

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s real sector of the economy has demonstrated a stable growth dynamic excluding the mining industry, reported Kazakh Minister of National Economy Aset Irgaliev during the April...


Zhambyl Region’s Economy Shows 2.2 Percent Growth Rate with Positive Dynamics in Key Industries

NUR-SULTAN — The Zhambyl region’s main drivers of socio-economic stability comes from key industries such as manufacturing, trade and agriculture. At the end of 2020, the region retained its...


President Tokayev Congratulates Muslims With Beginning of Holy Month of Ramadan

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended congratulations over the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan to millions of Muslims around the world, the Akorda press service reports.  The...


OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ann Linde Visits Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde paid an official visit to Kazakhstan. Nur-Sultan was the first destination in Linde’s four-day visit to the OSCE...


Nur-Sultan – City of Comfort Development Hits Major Milestones

NUR-SULTAN – A colosseum arena for street sports will open to the public at the Ataturk park in Nur-Sultan, the press service of the city administration recently announced.  The...


Persian Leopard, Przewalski Horse and Tiger Officially Listed in Kazakhstan’s Red Book of Endangered Species

NUR-SULTAN – The Persian leopard, Przewalski horse and tiger are now listed in the Red Book of Endangered Species, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology,...


Kazakh, Uzbek PMs Launch Construction of Central Asia International Centre for Trade and Economic Cooperation

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin and Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov launched the construction of the Central Asia International Center for Trade and Economic Cooperation located at...


Kazakh Researchers Present Finished QazVac Vaccine

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Biosafety Research Institute presented the QazVac vaccine that researchers have been developing over the last year, reports KazInform news agency.  “This vaccine was developed by...


Turkistan Opens Keruen-Saray – Central Asia’s Largest Tourist Complex 

NUR-SULTAN — The opening ceremony of the Keruen-Saray, the largest multifunctional tourist complex and unique in Central Asia, took place on April 10 in Turkistan, reports primeminister.kz.  The complex...


On 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s Historic Flight, Kazakhstan and World Salute Space Explorers

On April 12, the UN-designated International Day of Human Space Flight, the world is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first-ever manned spaceflight. This momentous event paved the way...


Kazakhstan Has Potential to Become Important Transport Route Along New Silk Road

A case with  a container ship of the Evergreen company, which paralyzed shipping in the Suez Canal for five days, made the issue of finding alternative ways of delivering...


Studying the Caspian Seals is Magic for Me, Says Kazakh Ecologist Assel Baimukanova

NUR-SULTAN – For Kazakh ecologist Assel Baimukanova, studying and protecting the Caspian seal has turned into a life journey following the steps of her father, Mirgaliy Baimukanov, who devoted...


Kazakhstan Marks 60th Anniversary of World’s First Space Flight from Baikonur

NUR-SULTAN – It has been 60 years since the first human entered space. Hardly anyone could accomplish such a task at the age of 27, but Yuriy Gagarin did,...


Photo Exhibition Displays Breathtaking Ulytau Landscapes, the Home of Legends 

NUR-SULTAN – A photo exhibition opened at the Ulytau National Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve Museum depicting the Marsian landscapes of the area, reports the museum’s press service.  Ulytau...


Kazakhstan Develops Satellite Internet Link Up to One Web Global Satellite Network

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan is preparing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Baikonur cosmodrome in southern Kazakhstan becoming the main launching pad from where the Vostok-1 spacecraft with the Soviet...


Vision Without Execution is Hallucination

It was less than a year after Sir Suma Chakrabarti, as President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, described Kazakhstan as a “prime investment destination” that he...


Russian FM Lavrov Visits Nur-Sultan, Reaffirms Strategic Cooperation With Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov paid an official visit to Kazakhstan and met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev focusing on the new ways to boost the strong ties...


Almaty Region Shows Positive Growth Due to Industrial Production in 2020

NUR-SULTAN – The Almaty region retained its growth dynamics in all major economic indicators despite the pandemic related restrictions in 2020, PrimeMinister.kz reported.  The Almaty region is located to...


Tokayev’s New Special Representative for International Cooperation Will Advance Kazakhstan’s Leadership Agenda

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hired a new Special Representative for International Cooperation Erzhan Kazykhanov, a special newly created position to facilitate Kazakhstan’s leadership in international cooperation by...


Developing Cooperation with Kazakhstan is of Great Importance For Iran, Says Iranian Foreign Minister

NUR-SULTAN – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed bilateral cooperation and the main issues on the regional and global agenda during their April...


Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with President Tokayev

NUR-SULTAN – The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó paid an official visit to Kazakhstan on April 6 to reaffirm Hungary’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with...


More Airlines Resume International Air Travel to Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN – As the global airline industry steadily recovers from months on hold, several international airlines announced that they will resume their flights to Kazakhstan.   LOT Polish Airlines will...


Kazakhstan Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Great Kazakh Wrestler Kazhymukan Munaitpasov

NUR-SULTAN – 2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the great Kazakh wrestler and circus artist Kazhymukan Munaitpasov on April 7.  Munaitpasov is the first Kazakh world champion in Greco-Roman...


Kazakh Boxer Firuza Sharipova Becomes World Champion After M13 International Tournament KO (Video)

NUR-SULTAN — Kazakh boxer Firuza Sharipova won an early knockdown victory by defeating Russian Julia Chernoborodova at the fight which took place on April 3 at the Basket-Hall arena...


Turkistan Hosts Tenth International Conference of Eurasian World Heritage Cities

NUR-SULTAN — The tenth International Conference of Eurasia World Heritage Cities named “Heritage, Tourism and Urban Planning” took place in Turkistan on April 2 virtually. City Mayor Rashid Ayupov...


Kazakh Minister Promises Better Internet Quality, Greater Protection of Personal Data to Citizens

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin spoke about his ministry’s plans for the year at an April 5 press conference at...


Balapan TV Channel Presents Children’s Animated TV Series about Al-Farabi

NUR-SULTAN – The Balapan TV channel released its “Al-Farabi” children’s animated television series dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, the Khabar Agency reported.  The first season includes...


Children Welfare Index to Be Introduced in Kazakhstan 

NUR-SULTAN – The Committee for the Protection of Children’s Rights of the Kazakh Ministry of Education and Science, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Institute for Economic Research...


Coronavirus Cases Surge by 30 Percent in March 

NUR-SULTAN – The number of coronavirus cases increased by 30 percent in March, said Kazakh Healthcare Minister Alexei Tsoy while speaking at an April 6 government meeting.  “As of...


Interview: Kazakhstan Forges Ahead With Green Energy Plans, Sets New Targets For 2030

NUR-SULTAN – “Our slogan is ‘Make Kazakhstan Green Again’. Our predecessors treasured us with ninth largest and the most beautiful country in the world, with vast and unexplored natural...


Kazakhstan and Turkey to Cooperate in Alp-Arslan Historical TV Series

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Turkey will shoot a joint historical film and series. The leading Turkish and Kazakh television channels are working on the “Alp-Arslan” historical series consisting of...


Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Expand Border Cooperation, Open Renovated Kordai – Ak Zhol Border Checkpoint

NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have made a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation following the March visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Kazakhstan. As part of...


Turkistan International Airport Increases Flights to Istanbul 

NUR-SULTAN – The Hazret Sultan international airport in Turkistan announced an increase in international flights to Istanbul in May, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development. ...


Kazakhstan Continues Its Educational Reforms As Top National Priority

NUR-SULTAN – The Kazakh government has presented its strategic plan for education reforms going into the future. The task is to improve quality of education in the regions and...


Kazakhstan Marks 160th Anniversary of Prominent Composer Dina Nurpeisova

NUR-SULTAN – As a famous saying goes “the nation that does not know its past does not have a future.” This is a poignant reminder about the importance of...


Katon-Karagai National Park Spots Snow Leopard Family (Video)

NUR-SULTAN — A camera trap installed in November 2020 caught rare footage of a snow leopard walking through the protected area of the Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park in...