- Wednesday, 5 February, 2025
- Almaty 10 °F / -12 °C
- Astana 23 °F / -5 °C
ASTANA – From fresh milk to its fermented state and finally as a sublimated powder, scientists reveal why mare’s milk should be on everyone’s plate, as they addressed the...
ASTANA — According to a comprehensive survey conducted by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies, more than half of surveyed Kazakh citizens are prepared to participate in the upcoming...
ASTANA – The copy of a valuable manuscript related to the history of Kazakhstan found in France was published by the National Center of Manuscripts and Rare Books, reported...
ASTANA – The Kazakh film “Aikai” (Scream) won the Best Screenplay award at the ImagineIndia International Film Festival, held in Spain from Sept. 1-16, reported Kazinform news agency. The...
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital unveiled “The Treasure Island” exhibition on Sept. 19 at the Kulanshi Art Center, showcasing conceptual jewelry art. The exhibition, which will run through Oct.12,...
ASTANA – In an exclusive interview with Euronews Culture, Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen reflects on his career, evolving musical style, and how the World Nomad Games provided a perfect...
ASTANA – Two Amur tigers from the Netherlands will be brought to Kazakhstan by the end of September to revive the local population, said Kazakh Minister of Ecology and...
ASTANA — Prepare for an unforgettable weekend filled with thrilling events and captivating experiences in vibrant cities of Kazakhstan. From fascinating exhibitions to festivals and lively concerts, there’s something...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing the Trans-Caspian International Transportation Route (TITR) during the meeting of Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Georgian First...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on the...
ASTANA — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) affirmed its commitment to expanding and strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan to promote sustainable infrastructure development during a meeting with Deputy Prime...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Assylov reported the recovery of assets totaling 262 billion tenge (US$548 million), including $205 million from abroad, during his presentation to President Kassym-Jomart...
ASTANA – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 18, the first visit of the German Chancellor in decades. In two days of his...
ASTANA — Almaty launched the Green School environmental project among educational institutions. The project aims to raise schoolchildren’s environmental awareness and popularize the separate collection of solid domestic waste....
ASTANA – International Peace Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 21. The Astana Times spoke with political analysts to reflect on Kazakhstan’s peace initiatives and diplomatic efforts in peacemaking...
ASTANA – The Kazakh Tourism National Company organized a trip to the Bayanaul National Park in the Pavlodar Region for European ambassadors. The envoys were acquainted with the region’s...
ASTANA – The International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) approved the work plan for the period of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in 2024-2026 during the Sept. 18 meeting of...
ASTANA— A foreign investor plans to build a logistics center in the North Kazakhstan Region to supply Kazakh products to China. As part of a two-day working visit to...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway operator transported more than 5.2 million tons of grain in eight months of 2024, including four million tons for export, reported...
ASTANA – Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) opened its third plant in Shymkent with an annual production capacity of 283 million liters. The project, worth nearly 27 billion tenge (US$56.1 million),...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to protect migratory animals, as deputies of Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement on cooperation in ecology and environmental protection....
ASTANA—IT Park Uzbekistan and Astana Hub, the top technology parks in Central Asia, have teamed up under a new unified brand, Central Asian Innovation Hubs. The goal is to...
ASTANA—The Second Central Asian Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Sept. 12-13 in Khiva reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and developing new formats of cooperation to address shared challenges....
ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed 597,000 foreign tourists within the first two weeks of September, with 68,000 arriving via the international airports in Astana and Almaty. According to the National...
ASTANA – Kazakh college students won seven Medallions of Excellence at the WorldSkills 2024 competition in Lyon, France, reported Khabar news agency on Sept. 17. The WorldSkills competition featured...
ASTANA – A recent TikTok video from a resident of Kazakhstan’s capital captured a wild hamster in Presidential Park. The footage quickly went viral, with many viewers charmed by...
ASTANA — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with leaders of Central Asian delegations on Sep. 18 during the first session of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea,...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan deployed its independent peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights under the United Nations (UN) six months ago, marking a historic moment as it is the country’s...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 24th in the global e-government development index, climbing four spots from the previous report, according to the United Nations (UN) E-Government Survey 2024. According to...
ASTANA — The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Kazakhstan is now accepting applications to support and develop women’s entrepreneurship in the country, reported the AWE program’s press...
The recent CICA Ministerial Conference on Environmental Issues, held on Aug. 28, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan, marked a significant step towards strengthening regional cooperation. This high-level event brought together...
ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) in Astana showcased the cultural richness of nomadic peoples. This year, the event featured sports such as mas-wrestling – a national...
ASTANA — Almaty, the biggest city in Kazakhstan, celebrated its birthday on Sept. 15, in what was a vibrant celebration of the city’s history and growth. The festivities attracted...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing mutual interest and ambition to strengthen regional strategic relationships during the meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia and...
ASTANA — Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bo Li confirmed their intention to strengthen partnership in all areas of...
ASTANA – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi outlined Kazakhstan’s key role in global nuclear security at the opening ceremony of the national pavilion as part...
ASTANA – The official delegations of Kazakhstan and Germany signed 36 documents worth $6.3 billion to develop joint projects in mechanical engineering, innovation, logistics, petrochemicals, healthcare, information technology, and...
ASTANA—Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) welcomed its first international student Zhaiylkhan’s quadruplets, Alikhan, Alizhan, Zaragul, and Zeregul, all 17, from Kazakhstan on Sept. 8. They will pursue their studies...
ASTANA – The possibility of achieving peace still exists, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, commenting on the resolution of the situation around Ukraine during his Sept. 16 meeting with...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical sector, a key driver of economic growth contributing over 12% to the GDP, will take center stage at the Mining & Metals Central Asia 2024...
ASTANA — During the official visit of German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Kazakhstan and his meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the delegations engaged in substantive discussions and signed...
ASTANA—President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept 16, marking Scholz’s first visit in 14 years. In his...
ASTANA — The long-awaited two-day concert of world-famous Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen electrified the Astana Arena stadium on Sept. 13-14, captivating thousands of fans with his signature vocal prowess...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China discussed ways to deepen green cooperation at the Kazakh-Chinese Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, titled Golden Bridge to Green Cooperation, in Beijing on Sept....
ASTANA — Michaela Friberg-Storey, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan, completed her mission in the country. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akan Rakhmetullin met with Friberg-Storey on...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan improved its global cybersecurity ranking by securing a place in the second “advancing” group in the latest UN Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) published by the International...
ASTANA — The Hungarian-Kazakh Cultural Organization’s assyk team from Hungary, led by Zhanargul Bakhtygereikyzy, secured a remarkable bronze medal at the fifth World Nomad Games (WNG). In an interview...
ASTANA – The Aisholpan cultural and educational project, which features a series of educational podcasts for teenage girls on YouTube, recently hosted Bolat Akchulakov, the president of the Kazakhstan...
ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games concluded on Sept. 13, with Kazakhstan securing the top spot on the medal table. In a record-breakingly successful World Nomad Games, Kazakhstan...
ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games became the center of attraction this week, drawing people from around the world to witness traditional nomadic competitions. According to Kazinform, many...
