- Thursday, 20 August, 2026
- Almaty 68 °F / 20 °C
- Astana 54 °F / 12 °C
ASTANA – Family is the foundation of Kazakh society, occupying a central place in the culture. Traditionally, the Kazakh family structure is built on a strong sense...
ASTANA – “One of the most remarkable aspects of Kazakh society is its meritocratic nature. According to my experience, skills and knowledge matter most, and I have...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Mongolia on Oct. 28-29. The visit will feature high-level discussions and the signing of pivotal...
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) recently issued collectible coins titled “Shanyragynyz shattyqqa tolsyn” (Peace to Your Home) as part of the From Heart-to-Heart series....
ASTANA — Recent archaeological endeavors across Central Asia have unearthed remarkable findings that shed light on the region’s rich historical tapestry. From ancient burial sites to significant...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated people on Republic Day, the country’s national holiday commemorating the foundation of an independent and sovereign state, on Oct. 25. Tokayev...
ASTANA—Astana hosted the conference on Oct. 23, marking the end of a two-year European Union-funded project aimed at empowering local communities and enhancing public involvement in environmental...
ASTANA – Yuriy Pya, a renowned cardiac surgeon, humble and ambitious, achieved remarkable success through hard work and a belief in his own abilities and the potential...
ASTANA – BRICS is becoming a global center of international attraction, generating practical interest from many countries, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the BRICS plenary session in...
ASTANA—On Oct. 25, Kazakhstan will celebrate Republic Day, a day that honors the adoption of the Declaration of Sovereignty in 1990, which set the nation on its...
ASTANA – Kazakh citizens have visa-free access to 41 countries, according to the Global Passport Power Rank, which placed Kazakhstan in 54th place among 199 countries, with...
ASTANA – A delegation of senior Citi officials, led by Omar Hafeez, the Citi’s CEO and Banking Head for Sub-Cluster North Africa, Levant, and Central Asia, marked...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features topics such as the Jackson-Vanik amendment, the...
ASTANA – A cargo plane from Taiyuan city in North China’s Shanxi Province made its first delivery to Almaty on Oct. 23, Xinhua reported citing the city’s...
ASTANA – Chairman of Kazakh Invest National Company Yerzhan Yelekeyev met with representatives of large Chinese companies to expand investment cooperation during his working visit to China...
ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement between the Kazakh and French governments on Oct. 23, enabling the French Development...
ASTANA – Renewable energy sources provided 6.67% of total generation in Kazakhstan in January-September, according to the Energy Ministry’s document on electricity production by renewable energy sources...
ASTANA—Astana hosted a fashion show on Oct. 22 featuring the creations of nine talented Turkish designers. The event showcased Turkish designs and served as a bridge for...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan improves its position in the 2024 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, increasing its score from 0.53 to 0.54 points and ranking...
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about the nation’s unity and cohesion at an Oct. 23 ceremony of presenting state awards to mark the upcoming Republic...
ASTANA — Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide publisher, named Kazakhstan one of the best countries for travel in its annual Best in Travel 2025 ranking,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan tested Eutelsat-OneWeb broadband satellite internet services based at the Kokterek Space Communications Center in Almaty to enhance internet access in rural areas. Kazakh Minister...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan gathered 23.3 million hectares of crops this year, including 16.7 million hectares cultivated with grain. The fieldwork is reported as 99.7% complete. A total...
ASTANA – Kazakh and Uzbek business leaders signed 76 documents worth more than $352 million during the fourth Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan interregional cooperation forum, chaired by Prime...
ASTANA – On International Snow Leopard Day, marked on Oct. 23, The Astana Times explores Kazakhstan’s journey to preserve snow leopards, one of the world’s rarest mammals...
ASTANA – In collaboration with the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Binance Kazakhstan, a leading provider in the cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure space, will conduct...
ASTANA – Uzbekistan topped the list of tourists to Kazakhstan with 40,452 visitors, according to the statistics of the eQonaq system for September, the Tourism and Sports...
ASTANA — According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s population reached 20,201,849 as of Sept. 1, an increase of over 168,000 people since the beginning of...
ASTANA – One Water Summit aims to increase collaboration among states and major stakeholders with plans to deliver concrete solutions to global water challenges, the summit representatives...
ASTANA – The Kazakh government decided to allocate returned illegally acquired assets from the Special State Fund to finance two social projects, including a sports complex in...
