- Monday, 21 September, 2026
- Almaty 68 °F / 20 °C
- Astana 64 °F / 18 °C
ASTANA – Platon Nechayev, an 11-year-old student from the Karagandy Region, showcased his fairy tales and educational program at the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities in...
ASTANA – Annual inflation slightly decreased in November to 8.4%, but it remains well above the National Bank’s target of 5%, said Chairman of the National Bank...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a Steering Committee meeting to coordinate the 2026-2030 Cooperation Program between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s tourism sector is showing steady growth, with a significant increase in domestic and foreign visitors. In the first nine months of 2024, the number...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin met with Ma Xingrui, Secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) Communist Party, on Dec. 6 in Urumqi,...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the opening ceremony of the Doha Forum on Dec. 7, where he joined a Newsmaker Interview session. He emphasized the...
ASTANA – In recent years, geopolitical shifts have redrawn trade routes and significantly impacted global energy markets. One notable development is the rising relevance of delivering Russian...
Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its series of articles, Exploring Kazakhstan, City by City, in the marvelous city of Aktobe. We are setting out to unveil...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, Kazakhstan, Armenia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Belarus, and Russia prioritize tourism development as part of their economic integration agenda....
ASTANA — The Karagandy Zoo has welcomed two remarkable new additions: a family of rare Brazza monkeys and a pair of albino wallabies. The monkeys, a gift...
ASTANA — Anel Sytdykova, a trailblazing athlete from Kazakhstan, became the first Kazakh woman to swim in Antarctica’s icy waters on Nov. 12, completing the 750-meter swim...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha on Dec. 7 to discuss strategic partnerships and joint investments....
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Qatar for a working visit to participate in the Doha Forum and discuss renewable energy and investment projects with...
ASTANA — A sociological survey conducted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) offered insights into public sentiment about the conclusion of 2024. Despite global challenges,...
ASTANA — Nasyr Tarlabek, a 10-year-old prodigy from Kazakhstan, has made history by winning the Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon (CMA) World Accordion Championship, held Nov. 25-30 in...
ASTANA — Over one million Kazakh citizens traveled abroad this year, with Türkiye as top destination, reported Kazinform, based on data from the Turistik Kamkor (Tourist Aid)...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 49th out of 186 nations with 47.36 points, ahead of Russia, Türkiye, China and Central Asian countries, in the World Prosperity Index, published...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers the One Water Summit, an exhibition in...
ASTANA – China plans to launch the trial transportation of lithium-ion batteries from China along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), or the Middle Corridor, this month....
ASTANA – The volume of Kazakhstan’s grain exports may reach 12 million tons this year. The key sales markets will include Central Asia, China, Afghanistan, Italy, and...
ASTANA – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC partners, a group of oil exporters called OPEC+, agreed on Dec. 5 to extend the overall...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Asset Recovery Committee of the Prosecutor General’s Office has concluded over 50 agreements on the voluntary return of assets worth 1 trillion tenge...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu underscored the importance of preserving the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as a...
ALMATY – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) region closed 2024 with record-breaking economic growth exceeding 4%, significantly outpacing the global average of 3.2%. On Dec. 5, EDB...
ASTANA — Kazakh chess player Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the top spot in three International Chess Federation (FIDE) world rankings, excelling in the under-20 category, blitz, and rapid...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has approved the country’s budget for 2025-2027 on Dec. 4. The law entails budget expenditures of 25.19 trillion tenge (US$48.2 billion), an increase...
ASTANA — To establish direct flights between Kazakhstan and the United States, the Kazakh aviation regulators hosted representatives from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), led by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan commemorates the 85th anniversary of Abish Kekilbayev, a distinguished writer, philologist, translator, historian, and statesman, on Dec. 6. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge and...
ASTANA—Spend the weekend enjoying nostalgic concerts featuring beloved artists or feel the romance of great stories through captivating ballet performances. This weekend is great for embracing the...
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States via phone call on Dec. 5. The Presidents...
