Jibek Joly Tourist Train Sets Off on First Journey via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

ASTANA – A tourist train, dubbed Jibek Joly (Silk Road), departed from Almaty on Nov. 16 on a five-day journey via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, reported the press...


What COP29 in Baku Taught Me About Climate Action (and Inaction)

There is something surreal about attending a global climate event like COP29. One day, you are reporting on the massive floods that hit your home country, Kazakhstan,...


Bayanaul’s Balbals: Stone Guardians of Ancient History

ASTANA — The majestic mountains of Bayanaul have long attracted travelers with their beauty and mystery. However, not everyone knows that these lands conceal a rich legacy...


Naz State Dance Theater Celebrates 25 Years with Premiere of Aldar Kose

ASTANA — The Naz State Dance Theater celebrated its 25th anniversary with the premiere of “Aldar Kose,” a choreographic performance that beautifully combines traditional Kazakh dance with...


Kazakh Documentary Film Wins Awards at California Best Shorts Competition

ASTANA – The Kazakh documentary film “Shekteusiz Umit” (Endless Hope) directed by Marat Teleuov received the award of merit at California-based Best Shorts Competition in the Documentary...


Nobel Fest, Teacher’s Summit Illuminate Astana with Global Innovations

ASTANA — The Nobel Fest and Teacher’s Summit: World Knowledge Week commenced in Astana on Nov. 21, bringing together global experts and thought leaders to discuss pressing...


Kazakh President Announces Measures to Ensure Nation’s Security  

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Prime Minister, the Head of the Executive Office of the President, the heads of all law enforcement agencies...


Weekend Wonders: Top Things to Do This November Weekend

ASTANA – Astana and Almaty are set to host an extraordinary weekend filled with captivating events and experiences. From classical music concerts and sports leagues to ballets,...


Astana-Milan 2024 Roadshow Promotes Kazakhstan’s Tourism

ASTANA – Milan hosted the Astana – Milan 2024 roadshow on Nov. 19 aimed at developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Italy in the tourism sector. The event...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakh President’s Visit to Serbia & Hungary, Amur Tigers and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated a selection of articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes topics such as the...


Kazakh PM Outlines Priorities for Diversifying Kazakhstan’s Economy

ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed government’s plans to build a diversified economy, develop high-value industries and increase non-resource exports during a Nov. 21 plenary...


Kazakhstan Marks Milestones in Children’s Rights Protection

ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on Nov. 20. This year also...


Kazakh, Croatian Ministers Set New Impetus to Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić-Radman met in Zagreb on Nov. 21...


National Bank Explains Why Inflation in Kazakhstan Remains High

ASTANA – Despite the overall downward trend during the year, annual inflation in Kazakhstan rose to 8.5% in October, up from the previous month, Deputy Governor of...


Kazakhstan Releases Record Number of Nearly 90 Films This Year

ASTANA – Kazakhstan released a record number of nearly 90 films in 2024, which is 1.5-fold more than 60 movies produced last year, film critic Karim Kadyrbayev...


Kazakhstan’s Trade with CICA Countries Grows to $82 billion

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade with the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) reached nearly $82 billion in 2023, which is...


Turkic World Business Women to Launch Digital Platform

ASTANA – The Women Entrepreneurs Board (WEB) of the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) signed a crucial memorandum of cooperation to launch the...


Cardiff University to Open Branch in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Cardiff University signed an agreement with the Qualified Centre of Education Public Foundation (QCEF) on Nov. 20 to establish its branch in Astana, marking the...


Kazakhstan, Hungary Set $1 Billion Trade Turnover Goal

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced plans to bring trade turnover with Hungary to $1 billion at a joint media briefing with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor...


Kazakhstan Set to Boost Cargo Transit to Europe with New Terminal

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway company is expanding its terminal network in Europe through a new memorandum of cooperation in transport and logistics signed...


Kazakh, Hungarian Presidents Outline Key Areas to Boost Multilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok highlighted priority areas to strengthen multilateral cooperation between their nations during a Nov. 20...


Quryltay-2024 Brings Together Ethnic Kazakhs From Southeast, East Asia in Kuala Lumpur 

ASTANA – Kuala Lumpur hosted the inaugural Quryltay-2024 (Congress in Kazakh) conference on Nov. 18, bringing together ethnic Kazakhs from Southeast and East Asia. According to Kazinform,...


New Soyle App Offers Multilingual Translation from Kazakh with Enhanced Data Security

ASTANA – The Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University presented Soyle App, a multifunctional application for speech recognition, voice synthesis, text and...


Kazakhstan’s Oil Transportation Volume Reaches 57.8 Million Tons in 10 Months

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s major oil pipeline system transported 57.8 million tons of oil between January and October. Domestic refineries received more than 26% of the transported oil,...


Kazakh Government Allocates Returned Assets to Complete Construction of Ridder Hospital

ASTANA – The Kazakh government allocated 28.2 billion tenge ($57 million) from recovered illegally acquired assets to complete the construction of a hospital complex initiated in 2021...


Kazakh President’s Visit to Hungary Strengthens Partnership Between Nations 

ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Hungary for a state visit on Nov. 19, marking another step in strengthening the evolving partnership rooted in shared...


Neo Nomad Visa: New Prospects for Digital Nomads

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa, introduced on Nov. 1, provides new prospects for digital nomads. This new visa, classified as category B12-1, allows remote workers worldwide...


Kazakhstan Steps Up Efforts to Advance Science & Technology

ASTANA – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov convened a meeting of the High Science and Technology Commission to discuss the development of science and technology and...


Kazakhstan, Serbia Expand Partnership With Focus on Investment, Trade & Agriculture

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić identified priority areas for cooperation, including investment, industry, mining, agriculture, healthcare, innovations, and new technologies at...


President Tokayev Pays State Visit to Hungary

ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Hungary on a state visit on Nov. 19. Upon arrival, President Tokayev and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor...